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 ever. I love the characters and everything about this show, and it would be heartbreaking to see a quality piece of Television cancelled.
PLEASE renew!!!!! Parenthood is my favorite show, and while I cannot watch it live, I watch it online every week! Please don’t let it be canceled.
I feel it would be a terrible shame to lose a wond erfull show that has so many facets that almost any family can identify with. In the Bravermans I can see many parallels to my life and family and though as a group talking all at once they can be a bit maddening , there is hardy a show that goes by that I don’t learn something or shed a tear!
Please keep Parenthood on the air. It is the best show on TV – it is a hidden gem that more people need to see. I just discovered it about 6 months ago on NetFlix. I had heard of the show but didn’t know much about it. It had me hooked from the very first episode. The character development and story lines are superb and the acting is first class. The story lines are so relatable and you really care about all of the characters. Please keep this wonderful show on the air!
Our family loves watching Parenthood together. It has inspired so many quality conversations with our teenagers. Show is priceless, please renew for years to come!
Parenthood is the best family drama ever created. Our whole family watches and learns from the excellent experiences of the Braverman family. PLEASE keep their story going!!!!!
I love this show so true to life…… Don’t cancel this one
Please renew the show!! Its one of the only realistic shows left on tv! It has real life complications, situations, etc. Its become my favorite show because I can relate to a lot of the things that happen on it. Great show, hope it continues to be on for a very long time!!
Love it!!
Please renew this show, it is my favorite show next to Big Bang Theory! The stories are real and believable unlike so many of the shows on television. PLEASE bring back the Bravermans!!!
Best show on TV! Realistic issues and fabulous acting. PLZ DO NOT CANCEL!
Agree, it’s the best! Hoping for another season.
Please don’t cancel. This is the best show on TV.
Please, please, please do NOT cancel Parenthood! My 19 year old daughter and I look forward to and watch this show every week! I have not missed one episode. Hands down one of the best shows on TV today!
Please, please, please do NOT cancel Parenthood! My 19 year old daughter and I look forward to and watch this show every week! I have not missed one episodes. Hands down one of the best shows on TV today!