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?
Cancelling Parenthood would be a mistake. There are real issues on this show and the characters were cast beautifully to portray REAL people! How many NCIS TYPE Shows do we really need? Or dumb sitcoms that barely make it through one season? Parenthood has a huge following and allows a lot of families relate to the Bravermans. KEEP IT GOING!
Please don’t cancel this show. My daughter and look so forward to watching this family! They make us feel so good!
I live in Australia and I love Parenthood its such a great show I hope there will series 6 . I have been watching since it started here its such a good show
Many members of my family look forward to this show each week. The show touches
on so many issues that the average family can relate to. Cancellation of Parenthood
would be such a disappointment for many of its followers.
Please don’t cancel Parenthood, I love this show ! The only show that deals with autism and that’s a huge deal!!!!!! The most real family show on television! Please don’t take it away 🙁
Please do not cancel. It is an awesome show any family can relate to this show. I watch it faithfully. I know so many that love this show. It hits home for so many families. Please reconsider canceling. Thank you
I love this show! Parenthood is a show that you can relate to. Please DO NOT cancel Parenthood. I look forwarding to watching this show weekly!
Please do not cancel. It’s one of the few remaining quality shows.
Please do not cancel this show. Seemsto be the last show out there that is about quality, fun, trust, and commitment, in a family. I started watching this show on Netflix, after several friends recommended it. I watched all 4 seasons in a very short amount of time and instantly fell in love. I have not missed one episode of Season 5. This is the only show that I could tell you everything like a timeline. I am a kid of the 80’s, so T.V. is a whole new ballgame, as I am in my early thirties.
KEEP PARENTHOOD!!!!!!!!
-Julie,Ohio
Great show. Do not cancel.
Parenthood? Do not cancel. Great show that deals with real issues and I may add, issues that other shows do not attempt to tackle, in sensitive and compelling ways. Acting and ad-libing is excellent. Parenthood is smart and without pretense. It is a great show.
Please do not cancel Parenthood. It is real. The characters show real life. I love the way it is filmed like we are part of the family observing. Far superior to the awful reality shows that pervade the airways.
One of my favorite shows. It’s like watching real families
Please do not cancel!
I love how this family helps each other out. They all have issues, but they all get together and help each other. I hope it gets renewed. It is a great show!