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?
My heart is aching. I don’t want parenthood to end. Please don’t take it off the air. I have never felt pain and grief over a tv show ending before. It has taught me so much about how to raise my son.
Love this show. I wish it weren’t being canceled.
Best family show on television. I normally don’t comment on tv shows but Parenthood is worthy of another season.
…With all of the troubles & misery throughout the world that we, unfortunately, now live in…constant stories of grief, horror and absolute evil on every single News Show, no matter the channel that you tune into…WHY would the “powers that be” choose to CANCEL one of the most POSITIVE, UPLIFTING & REALISTIC shows on is offered on television programming today?!?!???? It makes no sense…forget about the “ratings gig” because that is NOT what executives should be banking on…get your demographics updated, because every single chat room, office water cooler conversations, parents at school meetings, church gatherings and more all hold… Read more »
Laura-you have certainly hit the nail right on the head-everything you have said is exactly my thoughts. I have 2 asperger great-grandkids and the way that mother handled her son’s cases helped ME learn how to handle my situation-yes, so many lessons have been learned by SO many on that program-I PRAY they keep it on the air-that family shows what ALL families SHOULD be doing these days-their closeness is SO very touching and teaching. They say everything starts in the home-if everyone would pay attention to this program, take more time with their families and start loving each other… Read more »
I couldn’t agree more!!!!!!!!! Every woman I talk to can relate to someone in every single episode. My mom and I are always talking about who in are family is EXACTLY like a Braverman. I’m heartbroken this show is gone in 2 very short episodes
I love Parenthood, my daughter loves it, I am 71 my daughter 45. All my friends love it. It is realistic and heartwarming. I would like BBC to change their minds.
My husband and I have watched Parenthood from day#1. This is absolutely the best show on T.V. They have so many shows geared at the younger generation, but this show appeals to all. We have had a date night to watch this show ever since the beginning. Now we will be lost…. Do not end this for us! Anything Ron Howard does is Gold to us and this is no different. Please do not take this show and these amazing actors away. I pray that you will have a change of heart for the old school peeps
Started watching Parenthood on NetFlix and was hooked. I wish I had tuned in earlier. Love this show and all the characters and will miss it so much.
I am an only child. always wanted a big family..First there was the Waltons, then Brothers and Sisters now Parenthood….all have come to an end ….I am so sad….I have never missed any episode…I feel like I am saying goodbye to my family…and there is an emptiness that I am not sure will be filled this time…I can’t imagine there is no audience for a true to life family….Will miss you all terribly the Bravermans….Thank you for making it real…writers, producers and directors…
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I too will sadly miss Parenthood. It was the only tv program I looked forward to on Thursdays. It made you laugh, cry and want to follow with anticipation what was going to happen in the Braverman family. It seemed real, not another stupid reality show which we are bombarded with.
This is my favorite TV series, a quality show. It’s hard to understand why it didn’t make it.
I am very sad that parenthood is being canceled. This is the most true to life show I have ever soon. Dealing with lifes ups and downs. I am sure I will be bawling when I watch the final show. I want to thank the writers and the cast for truly touching my life. You will be so missed
Please please please don’t do it.
why isn’t Autism fund raising getting involved? pls have a geart
Parenthood is absolutely the best thing on TV. It is nearly the only show that I watch. I’m sooooooooo disappointed that we are 2 episodes away from ending. I can’t believe that it has poor ratings. Please, someone or some people change your minds and find a way to keep it on. Wow, what a cast!!! Wonderful, wonderful actors!!! Absolutely the best!!!!!!
I am so sad that Parenthood is ending. There is nothing like it on any of the channels. The show is all about the most important part of our lives, our family. The acting and the story lines are tremendous. This is a big mistake to let this happen Parenthood will be truly missed.
I am shocked that Parenthood is being taken off the air! It’s an inspiring family oriented realistic show! It’s the “only” show on that shows family value, love, morals, real life screw ups, pain, tragedy, happiness, and the way we deal with everyday events! I really hope another network picks this show up! Needs more advertising and publicity.
I agree with most everyone’s comments! This is by far one of the best shows my family and I have watched! It is relatable to so many people and of various generations. I find very episode valuable with many take always after each show that bring me closer to my family and efforts toward improved relationships with them!! I will miss this show a great deal!! It’s real… It’s genuine and one of a kind. I don’t find value in wasting my time watching any other dramas or sitcoms that are shown on TV today. If I had all the… Read more »