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?
Best show on TV-hands down!!! Excellent cast and writing is top notch. Look forward to laughing and crying with the Braverman’s every week. They are the family we all wish we had. PLEASE DON’T CANCEL PARENTHOOD!!!
RENEW Parenthood and promote it NBC! There’s no other show like this on TV. This show depicts real life issue..
absolutely the best drama on TV! appeals to all generations!
PLEASE oh Please KEEP it on the air… It makes my Thursday night!!!! I will be so lost without it… Don’t cancel Parenthood. It’s the best show on TV besides Big Bang Theory
I LOVE PARENTHOOD. PLEASE PLEASE RENEW IT FOR 6TH SEASON
“Parenthood” is an outstanding depiction of an extended family with some very specific problems. It is written and acted beautifully. Please renew this show.
Please please please leave this on. I’m so surprised at the drop in ratings considering everyone around me (including my family which Is the size of the bravermans) laugh about it and can truly relate to the family dynamics! It’s REAL and there are very minimal REAL shows on these days.
My fiance, future step daughter, daughter, and I all vote for another season!
Please renew Parenthood for a 6th season! Awesome show!
I love Parenthood. I am hopeful it will be back for another season (at least).
Please Please renew Parenthood. It is such a wonderful show.
PLEASE don’t cancel my favorite show, best show on television hands down! I may not tune in on Thursday nights at 10, but I PVR every week and watch on the weekends with my husband!! LOVE the Bravermans, ALL of them. Lovely, funny, feel good show. Please let this show be… 🙂
This is my absolute favorite show. Gotta keep it going ! I can hardly wait for the next week. It deals so well with so many real topics. I love it : )
This is one of my 2 favorite TV shows, the other being Downton Abbey. Very different shows, but both excellent.
PLEASE don’t cancel this show, it’s the best show on TV,!!