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?
KEEP PARENTHOOD!
PLEASE keep Parenthood. The actors/actresses on this show are absolutely amazing! The story lines are fantastic and very true-to-life. This show is in a class of its’ own and it’s rare to find such a quality show anymore with a lot of traditional values. I think it really hits home and helps a lot people anywhere in the 20-70 age brackets. We’re big Monica Potter fans and from Cleveland, too! We know her cousins! Everyone I know that watches this show wishes they were a “Braverman!”
KEEP PARENTHOOD!
I have NEVER missed an episode of Parenthood since it 1st aired. It just gets better and better every week! I would be incredibly disappointed if it didn’t get renewed. I really look forward to each new episode. The story line and characters are amazing! I laugh and cry and each episode leaves me wanting more. I LOVE this show and REALLY hope to see it in the Fall lineup. It truly is a worthwhile show!
I love this show! Please please renew. I never miss a show. I have been watching from the beginning before Max was diagnosed.
One of the best shows on tv! Please don’t cancel it!!
I absolutely love Parenthood. The only show I have been this addicted to was Chicago Hope. It’s my favorite part of Thursday night. I am so tired of ‘innuendo’ television.
Please don’t cancel parenthood. I love this show.
Please keep Parenthood! I love this show!!!!!!!!!!!
Its such welcome change from all of the shows focusing
on murder, evil, and sex, etc!
Every time I fall in love with a show and cast it gets cancelled! Please renew Parenthood for another season. Tuning in to the Bravermans is one of the highlights of my week!
My husband and I have been faithful watchers. Love it. Please don’t cancel Parenthood!
Love Parenthood! It’s my favourite show! Please keep it on!!!
I have not had a favorite show since Home Improvement came out. Parenthood has raised the bar. I love everything about it. I have my Parenthood groupies, and have since “converted” two of my four siblings to be regular viewers. One of the siblings isa die-hard “Office” and “Parks and Rec” fan, but watched one show, and, two weekslater, has already watched four seasons on Netflix. This show is so true to real life, everyone can relate to it. Kudos to the writers for always coming up with moving content. I have laughed, cried, and hurt foe the families at… Read more »
If I could only watch one TV show each week I would watch Parenthood. I am hoping that it comes back for season 6. Best show in a long time!
Defiantly renew it , great show dealing with everyday live issues as well as being wonderful entertainment!
Please renew Parenthood! A great show that I watch faithfully. Very engaging, well-written and well-acted. One of very few shows I consider worth watching.
Please renew Parenthood for a 6th season. It is one of my favorite shows on TV and I don’t understand why it is not more popular. I will be very mad at NBC if they don’t renew this wonderful show.