Despite mediocre and poor ratings, Parenthood managed to escape being cancelled for years. But now, NBC has decided to end the show with season six. Will the ratings rise in the final year or will they drop even lower? Will they regret the decision? Stay tuned.
Parenthood follows the lives of the extended Braverman family in Northern California. The large ensemble cast includes Bonnie Bedelia, Joy Bryant, Tyree Brown, Max Burkholder, Erika Christensen, Lauren Graham, Miles Heizer, Sam Jaeger, Peter Krause, Xolo Mariduena, Craig T. Nelson, Monica Potter, Savannah Paige Rae, Dax Shepard, and Mae Whitman.
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.
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For comparisons: The fifth season of Parenthood averaged a 1.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 3.98 million total 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 Parenthood TV series? Do you agree with the decision to end the series? Should there be a seventh season or is this the right time to end the show?
bring it back this show is amazing the best one i have seen in a long time i love it its sad to see it go its a good family show
You have to bring it back, even if changing some actors, the storylines are great and relevant to real life…
I loved this show, watched it religiously, I am boycotting NC until it returns. Even the Superbowl,
I have to say this has been by far the best show I have ever watched that relates so close to real life struggles that people go through on a regular basis. The acting speaks for itself how they relate to each other on the show, the interrupting, arguing, etc that’s real life and that’s why I enjoy this show so much because it touches you in a very personal way with all the situations this tv family deals with through each season. I feel like I’m watching a real life documentary on this family, with how these cast members… Read more »
I cannot believe Parenthood has been cancelled. It has been my favorite show for years. There are so many more stories and struggles left for this family and so many people who would watch! The most relatable show out there. Bring it back for season 7! All the viewers will keep following this incredible family.
This is my all time favorite show. I know a lot of people who also feel this way! Please bring it back!! 🙁
Why do they end the good shows and keep all the crap shows? I am sick of all the csi type shows that are just depressing. Parenthood is one of the rare shows that deals with real family issues. It is a show that can be talked about by the whole family. I am sick of shows like this being canceled only to have another reality show or crime show. It is time for networks to give people good family TV. Bring back Parenthood!
Couldn’t agree with you more. They are making a terrible decision. Clearly one of the best shows they have on TV, but, apparently. the masses aren’t interested in family any more……. party party party and no responsibilities or accountability. That’s apparently what sells now. What a shame.
This is one of the best shows on TV. I can’t believe it’s being cancelled. Epic fail! It’s been something I’ve enjoyed watching since season one. I laugh and cry when I watch the show and have been able to relate with so many of the characters.
I’m sad to see it go. Seriously.
Epic fail !! One of the best shows on TV….great characters, story lines, and acting ! So sad to see it go….whoever made this decision should be let go.
Please bring this show back! This has been a quality wholesome family show that hit on so many practical life topics!! I never missed an episode and am sad to see it go!!! With all the junk on tv, this was a breath of fresh air!!!
I couldn’t agree more!!!!!!!!! So much junk……such a nice show to have. It’s the only one my husband and I watch!
I think it is crap that this wonderful show is ending after only six seasons. I love it and will miss it terribly. How can they actually tell how many people watch it??? I mean I am not too tech savvy, so I don’t know when people record it on TVO or DVR’s , then how do you count all those people? I don’t think this show was every given a good spot, and I also don’t think it was advertised enough. I loved the show The Practice, but it was taken away from following Grey’s, and then that was… Read more »
I will miss the Bravermans. It is one of the best shows on TV. It will be missed.
I wish it could continue
I don’t know what I am going to watch now
I will truly miss the Bravermans.
I also think it’s sad to see such a great show end! I have never missed an episode in all the years that it has been on! Please consider bringing it back!
Its sad to see a great program go off the air, I hope that you would think of doing a spin off of the family there are so many more things to explore. I love everyone of the characters on this show its nice to have a program about a family and how they handle every day problems. Please bring it back on the air.