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?
Please renew! Such a great show.
Excellent show. I hope it keeps going!! The characters are wonderful and I love the story lines. I started watching season 3.
One if the few shows I make a point to watch. They have to renew! Too many more great story lines to tell. And the Aspergers story line is so great… All of it!
I LOVE Parenthood and cannot wait for season 6! I refuse to even entertain the idea that it won’t be renewed. The Bravermans are like family to millions. Please, please, please keep this show not only for the 6th season but many seasons after!
One of the most well acted shows on TV,,,it has been robbed every Emmy Awards season. The stories are poignant,humorous,emotional and so true to life. What a travesty to cancel such an amazing show,while such dreadful shows are renewed. I look forward to watching every week and will miss the Braverman family so,if indeed they don’t return next season!!!
Love the heck out of this show, please renew it!!!
Please renew Parenthood and keep the magic of the Braverman family alive. Besides The Voice, hands down the best, real, emotional series on TV in decades. PLEASE renew this series!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Every episode I shed a tear, love love Parenthood my favorite show please renew sixth season xxoo
Keep it! Its my favorite show!
Parenthood is definitely the best show on tv today! I have been hooked on it since the first show and even rewatch all previous seasons over the summer when there are no new shows being aired. Every character is completely believable and all of the situations emulate real life. I wish there were more shows on tv that were as uplifting and positive as Parethood is. I am hoping that Parenthood will be back for many more seasons!
Please bring parenthood back for a sixth season. I love this show!
How can a fantastic show as PArenthood be cancelled. Everyone I know loves it. It’s original yet relevant. There are so many stupid shows on that we all need a break with a show that we can identify with. Cancel it and I may not watch any of the stations shows!
Please save PARENTHOOD! The characters are full and engaging and we all need more from the Braverman’s. Here is a show my whole family can watch. Tv needs more shows like this. SAVE THIS SHOW FOR MANY SEASONS TO COME!!!
Love this show!!!!
We love Parenthood. Watching Parenthood together is date night for me and my husband. Please don’t cancel.