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?
I love this show. It is the show that I wait all week for. It is a funny version of real life with great characters and real life issues. Great show, please don’t cancel it.
I am so very disappointed NBC. Really? You just cancelled one of the best shows on tv. I have 3 girls that all watch the show every week and we call to talk about it the next day. Sometimes I even watch it again because I think I might of missed something. Or just because it was so good I want to watch again! Thanks for leaving us in the air when there is so much more to write about.
NBC is STUPID! How can you take Parenthood off the air! What are you thinking!
So very sad to hear they are taking Parenthood off the air. I am so going to miss it.
It’s one of the very few good family shows on TV. Most of the shows now days are full of violence. There is enough of that in real life.
Please rethink your decision to cancel.
Please give parenthood another year I bet the ratings have gotten better? The show is so heartwarming don’t take all the Human out of T.V. Don’t cancel and put some crapy show on.
One of the few healthy shows left on t.v. is being taken away from us again. What kind of people make these decisions for us? Our children need to have these types of shows, not just violence & sex & reality shows. They need to view shows that model loving families. I love how they have the grandparents involved. It has really helped me to be a better parent and grandparent. It has also helped me to make better decisions and to see how I could have avoided so much heartache by divorcing. It has made me kinder & gentler.… Read more »
One of the best shows on television. Can’t believe NBC is cancelling it!
Please don’t cancel Parenthood, it is a great show!
Please don’t cancel this show it is the most heartwarming show on TV, I have watched this show since day one . It is a good family show for everyone , they are like family to me . It will probably get replaced with some stupid cartoony show or cop show there are already enough of those kind of shows on now. Please rethink your decision to cancel. Thank you!
One of the best shows on TV. Please do not cancell!
Incredibly NBC is cancelling a beloved series. A replacement will be some silly comedy OR a clueless drama. I am amazing at their thinking.
I am absolutely flabbergasted that parenthood is going to be canceled! One of the best shows on TV! I am so tired of all the garbage that’s on TV and when they finally come up with a good series they cancel it…
There are so few television shows on network TV that are worth watching anymore. It’s very sad that a quality show like Parenthood is being cancelled. The actors do an exceptional job at portraying real life situations. Instead, we get the television executives cramming reality shows down our throats only to pad their own pockets! Please do not take this show off the air. It is not fair to those of us who enjoy watching a quality television show like Parenthood.
One of the best shows on TV!! Can’t believe it is in its final season!!
Parenthood is one of my must see TV shows. I do not miss it. There is much more for the Braverman family to explore. Cancellation of the show should not even be considered. Please continue the show. Thank you!