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’ve been watching this show since it first aired. It is a great show, I love the “Braverman” family. Please renew!!
My daughter and I have really enjoyed this show. We are really looking forward to a season #6!
Love the Bravermans!
One of the best shows on television at this time. wonderful writing and acting. Please do not cancel this show. It is the only show I really look forward to watching – one of the few I do watch.
My family is very much hoping that “Parenthood” will be renewed for a 6th season. An excellent program. Very real depiction about family and relationships. Excellent writing, acting and filming.
Love Parenthood. Really care about all the characters. We watch together as a family and want it to continue.
PLEASE DONT CANCEL. Most realistic family show on television. So many more story lines to explore
please don’t cancel. Most realistic show on television. So many more storyline possibilities
PARENTHOOD is the B E S T show on TV …. I missed it soooo much when the Olympics knocked it off —- it’s not fair to knock a wonderful show off the air often, then expect it to be able to keep the ratings high when the viewing audience can’t depend on whether it will be on or not. Also, it does v e r y well to keep up against Scandal. P L E A S E r e n e w PARENTHOOD — it’s just the absolute best.
I’m not into cop shows, sci fi shows, detective shows, etc. I watch very little TV period. But I always, always watch Parenthood. This is a top notch quality family show that I look forward to week after week. It’s warm, funny, dramatic, loving…. I could go on an on. My favorite show on TV. Please keep this show going for at least another season.
Best show and truest to real life. Please keep it
On the air.
The only show I watch religiously, please don’t cancel! ! I LOVE the Bravermans.
This is quality TV: great stories, great acting, wonderful ensemble. PLEASE do not cancel this series! Even though I also love Scandal, I record that and watch Parenthood as it airs, because I CARE about these characters and don’t want to wait to see how their lives unfold. There isn’t much of that on TV these days. SAVE this show–for many years, please!
Please don’t cancel this program. It’s one of the truely best shows on TV. Always real
Love this program!! One of the best on TV. PLEASE do not cancel this!!!
Love!!! Love!! Love!! This show PLEASE renew it nbc!!!
Sometimes we have to watch it on demand.hope you
Your counting ratings for on demand. 40 something family here.