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?
Definitely please renew Parenthood for another season. It is a wonderful show that deals with real family issues in a loving and caring way. There is not one episode that doesn’t pull at your heartstrings and keep you waiting for more next week. It is by far one of the best shows on TV.
AWESOME SHOW< PLEASE RENEW!! The BEST Cast on TV and my family and friends all watch every episode, it's the best writing and acting we've ever seen on a weekly tv show. Incredible acting by all from the youngest in Jabbar and Victor and Sydney and Drew to the veterans, Zeke and Camille. We love the Bravermans!! Joel and Julia and Kristina and Adam are incredible. Like my own family!!
We love Parenthood and it should continue. Looking forward to seeing Season 6. Plus there is pregnancy results to be seen. Thank you so much.
Keep Parenthood going for a 6th season. The story lines and the characters are really engaging. It just keeps getting better and better every season.
I love this show ,please renew it !!!!
I like this show it is one of the few series my wife and I watch together. She was not happy that the writers brought the homosexual theme to this show it does not bother me. I hope the show gets renewed for more seasons. I can relate to a lot of the characters I am in the same age group as Zeke Braverman. Still more story to tell
Please keep Parenthood on!!!!
I love the show, but tonight bringing in the homosexual idea I didn’t agree with. I hope for a season 6 without that idea in the show. Otherwise I won’t be watching it.
My daughter introduced me to this show several months ago. I had a marathon of watching each season until I finally caught. As a 62 year old it is sooooooo refreshing to watch such a show without worrying about the language, sexual content, etc. It takes me back to my childhood favorites………Leave It to Beaver, My Three Sons, Andy of Mayberry……..I Love Parenthood.
Please keep this show. I love it. It is a great show about family. We need more shows like parenthood.
Please keep this show on! I love it and I am 56 years young… It would be so sad to go away!
Parenthood is hands down the best show on TV right now. I always say that I wish it were two hours long!!! Please NBC, please keep this amazing show on the air. I miss these folks when I don’t get to see them every week!!!
PLEASE keep Parenthood for a 6th season!!! This is the BEST show on TV right now. Excellent casting and such smart writing. Every storyline is fabulous. There is so much nonsense on TV… Parenthood is my absolute favorite show. We DVR it every week, and it is the highlight of my weekend to sit back and enjoy my time with the Bravermans.
PLEASE NBC… please renew!!!!!!!!!!!
Such a great finale, and season! Hoping for a season 6 renewal!
Yes Parenthood needs to return. It has a great story line and characters. Not everything is a happy ending such as life.