Though it’s been in danger of being cancelled each year, Parenthood has survived for five seasons. Will it see a sixth year or will this be the end? We’ll have a better idea as the weeks progress.
Airing on NBC since 2010, Parenthood revolves around the lives of the extended Braverman family in Northern California. The ensemble cast includes Lauren Graham, Dax Shepard, Tyree Brown, Joy Bryant, Max Burkholder, Erika Christensen, Miles Heizer, Sam Jaeger, Monica Potter, Savannah Paige Rae, Xolo Mariduena, Mae Whitman, with Bonnie Bedelia and Craig T. Nelson.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
5/11 update: Parenthood has been renewed for a sixth and final season of 13 episodes.
Final season averages: 1.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 3.98 million total viewers.
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For comparisons: The fourth season of Parks and Recreation averaged a 1.8 rating in the demo and 4.98 million viewers.
Note: Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Do you still like the Parenthood TV series? Would you like to see it cancelled or renewed for a sixth season?
This is my favorite show on TV. The portrayal of Aspergers Syndrome is spot on – I have a son with Aspergers and my husband and I laugh, cry, and find joy in seeing how show mirror our own lives. All the characters in this show are amazing. I hope you will keep this show on TV — we need to get the word out to our friends, as this show is amazing.
i would hate to see this show end. so many aspects of the show are relatable to the average family. i love to see how they resolve issues and how they love each other no matter what. i look forward to watching it, so much that if it’s not on my thursday evening is not complete! please keep the show! Been following it since day 1 and have gotten lots of friends hooked too!
I just finished watching all four seasons. It’s my new favorite family. I would be so disappointed if it was not renewed. A friend of mine told me about the show and thought I would like it. She was definitely right!
Please keep this show!! I love this show and it’s amazing family vibe! =)
With all of the trash on tv today this show is a breath of fresh air! I want it to continue as long as it stays on the path it’s been on. I was sorry to see Jason Ritter leave, however. The acting is superb from everyone! Keep up the positive storylines please!
Great show. One of the best shows on tv today. Extremely worth retaining. If need be, find another day or time.
I absolutely love this show. I watched it on netflix, episode after episode. I love the family dynamic. It’s been a long while since I’ve seen this type of relatable family show on tv. I think it is absolutely great, and the cast works well. PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL THIS SHOW. PLEASE.
This show always makes me laugh and cry. When they are happy I am happy. When they are sad I am sad. I feel their pain as if it were my own
For this I give not only credit to the phenomenal acting but the incredible writing as well. Keep it up!
I also love this show. please don’t take parenthood off. I hope the executives at nbc can see that this is the best show on television. We need a 6th season
I’m killing myself for not checking this show out sooner! I literally just watched the first four seasons in three days. What an amazing show! The writing is superb, the acting off the charts and they deal with real life issues in a truly human not trite way. Please please please do not cancel this show. We need more programming like this!
One of the smartest and most humane shows on Network TV. Do not cancel, by all means.
This is my number one favorite TV show. The writing is usually incredible, though I would like to offer a few notes on some recent storylines that I feel could hurt the ratings in the long run. For example, I do wish they would refer to Haddie more, after all, we don’t forget our children when they go away to college, we generally worry about them and talk about them frequently. I feel that the show completely abandoned this character. I love the addition of Hank and was glad they finally matched Sarah up with a realistic partner., but now… Read more »
Was just recently introduced to this show back in September and have watched all the seasons to catch up to the episodes airing now. I am obsessed with this show. Would love to see a season 6. PLEASE do not cancel the show!
Love it didn’t know it was on. Will set the PVR. Can’t watch right away but I LOVE this show.
I love this show please don’t cancel it !!!
I LOVE this show!!!! Families are crazy at times and everything doesn’t go right all the time. I am so invested in Ryan and Amber’s story. I hope they don’t end it for good. I would de devastated if this show ended this season. It’s the only reason I stay up on Thursday nights.