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?
Got to be one of the worst decisions NBC has ever made !!!! Parenthood is the last worth while show on TV. I am sure you will replace with a show with lots of murder and horrible acts . There has to be some way for a network to hear the cries of the few decent people left on earth that does not want trash TV any more. There is sooooo many shows that continues to be aired year after year that is pure TRASH but heaven forbid that a really, real to life show be kept on air.
My husband and I are in our 80’s and Parenthood is one show that is important to us and to the rest of our family, regardless of ages. We are so sad that we will no longer be able to look forward to this night of such a real and enlightening show. So sick of all the horror and unbelievable trash that is on now. Please reconsider and keep this fine and well done show on the air. Thank you.
I have read all of the comments about parenthood cancelling. I agree with each and everyone of them!!!What does it take to keep a quality show on the air? What about us 3.9 mil? Aren’t we enough and doesn’t our opinions count? I am devastated you are taking this wonderful family show off the air! we need to have a show about the struggles of the complex relationships with families and how to deal with them through love. Please keep this show on the air!!!!!
I too am devastated this show is going off the air. It is the ONLY show that I just can’t wait for the next episode to air and I’m so attached to the Bravermans! I want to know what happens from here on out. Stupid pointless reality tv taking over quality family dramas makes me sick. I will miss you so much Parenthood. Please reconsider!!!
If everyone calls in and writes in and have your friends write in they will have to listen and keep it on. Everyone please write in and then watch it so they don’t cancel it.
I love Parenthood. Best show. It’s terrible that is not being renewed. Makes no sense. Such a great show. Will miss it so much.
Enough of the reality shows and game shows and talk shows. We needed a real life show. To show that we are not the only ones in the world dealing with these issues. If at all possible, please bring it back. Maybe a 9 pm showing time so that more FAMILIES can watch it. It would be gone from the air for so long and then suddenly be back then gone for several weeks in the middle of a season then it would be back. This cast, this show and these fans deserved better treatment than that.
I am devastated that parenthood is coming to an end next week. As an avid TV watcher, I am very open to all genres and enjoy a pretty wide variety.. My favorites range from crime dramas to not so real realities. Out of the 19 shows that I DVR and watch every week… Parenthood is without a doubt my favorite. I’m 27 years old- and this is one of the only shows I watch that my mom, my grandma, my boyfriend and my neice all religiously watch as well. What a huge mistake to take this off the air. So… Read more »
I am disabled and don’t enjoy much in life and know your taking away my favorite show. Wait and see you will replace it many stupid shows. When I look at the ratings Parenthood is doing better than a lot of other shows so please rethink this decision and keep it on.
this is one of my favorite shows. I,m going to be so sad to see it end. please don,t take it off the air. pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Please, Please ,Please don’t cancel this show it is the only clean down to earth show on TV all the members on this show are great I think it is the only show any family could relate to. PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESE don’t cancel!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don’t understand why this show is being cancelled. It’s such a great show on life and families. My favorite for sure. So bummed it’s been cancelled.
Parenthood by far is the BEST series on tv. It is loved by millions of faithful viewers. You are taking one of the best loved programs of all times off the air. Big Mistake
I could watch this show for years to come. The cast is terrific and the issues that the family deals with makes it so interesting. I wish the network would reconsider canceling . Thanks
I can’t believe you are actually taking parenthood off the air, you should leave it open so you can bring it back after canceling 50 dumb shows that are violent and not suitable for kids to watch. IM SO SAD
Such a wonderful show and it is being cancelled. This is such ashamed there is so much junk on tv now nothing positive for a family to watch and relate to. It’s dramas, crime shows, reality shows that aren’t really reality!!!! At least not my idea of reality. So disappointed that the network cannot make an intelligent desicion.
Oh, last nights show was so great. How can it be canceled? The simple song of “The Circle” made me cry. Please, this show is therapy for the Baby Boomers. Please keep it going.