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?
Don’t cancel this show! It’s great. Family friendly, ensemble cast, interesting… Keep it going!
I have watched Parenthood since it’s first show, i love it !!! Please don’t cancel the show!!!!I love that this family stick together no matter what. It reminds me of how families were when I was a child. There isn’t many shows on t.v. worth watching anymore but this is one I watch every week!!!
I love this show. I wish it came on a different time. It comes on the same time as Scandal.
I love the show. The problem is that this show is like ThirtySomething. It is very true to what real life is like and people have a hard time looking in the mirror and seeing that this is their life. Someone commented on the love triangle and they don’t care anymore. Hmm…how many of us have a family member like that. Another comment about mistakes in marriage by Julia and Joel not carrying. Again..hmmm…how many of us know what that is like. Great show and it will be a huge disappointment if they take it off…but then again, NBC is… Read more »
Please keep this show. It is one of my favorites. It reminds me of the hit series The Waltons.
One of my top 5 shows but I think this will be the last year because the total rating are dramatically down (I recall over 7 million last year) even though its no longer competing with Private Practice (I used to DVR both) and Vegas which CBS cancelled with 9 million+ last year after one season) so I am just glad NBC gave us this final year.
i’ve been a loyal fan since day 1, i love that it’s an ensemble cast, the quick, emotional dialogue, and that in the end, the bravermans always support each other even if they fight… it realistically shows various real life issues ppl face in their lives… it would be a huge injustice to cancel this show. it needs to be on the air for as long as possible!
I have been very disappointed in this season of Parenthood. Watching Joel and Julia’s marriage go up in flames has been really depressing. Julia has made one bad decision after another and Joel has acted like he has no interest in staying married to her. Camille has basically acted as if she doesn’t really care if Zeek is a part of her life or not (taking off with a friend her first day back from Italy spoke volumes about how much she really cares if he is in her life) and he has responded by telling her I’ll do whatever… Read more »
This is the best family show on right now. Please don’t cancel it! My family looks forward to watching it every week.
I hope Parenthood comes back. I know its ratings aren’t the highest, but it’s a quality show.
I would like to see this show continue on TV, I really look forward to watching this family each week. I think just about everyone can identify with one of the family members its a great show.
Please continue this show – there are so few nice family shows around – please keep it going !
I LOVE THIS SHOW. i want to be in this family. It is so true to life. There are a lot of other garbage shows out there you can cancel.. Please leave this wonderful show on. It shows a loving family who sticks together no matter what. We need a lot more of this on TV.
Please do NOT cancel Parenthood. It is literally the only show I watch without fail each week.
Please dont cancel Parenthood! Its one of the best family shows on TV now! Since Everwood has been taken off the air, I have missed a real wholesome family-geared TV show until Patenthood. This shows deals with so many real-life situations that regular people can relate to and that is what viewers want to see. Keep this show On The Air PLEASE!!!!