NBC has decided to bring their freshman drama, Parenthood, back for a second season.
Parenthood follows the joys and challenges of the Braverman family from Northern California. The large cast includes Lauren Graham, Peter Krause, Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia, Mae Whitman, Miles Heizer, Erika Christensen, Sam Jaeger, Dax Shepard, Joy Bryant, Monica Potter, Sarah Ramos, and Max Burkholder.
The show got off to a positive start in early March with a 3.1 rating in the 18-49 demo and 8.1 million viewers. The numbers fell to a 2.6 and 6.1 million viewers the following week and dropped even further in week three.
These past few weeks though, Parenthood seems to have settled in to a 2.5 rating and about 6.3 million viewers. That typically translates into Parenthood either sitting in second place or tying for first with CBS’ The Good Wife in the demo.
NBC says that the drama appeals to a high percentage of households with incomes over $100,000 in the key demo and adds about 30% more audience when the time-shifted viewing is figured in. Considering the rest of NBC’s schedule, it’s no surprise that they’ve renewed Parenthood for another season.
The peacock network will announce its 2010-11 schedule on May 17th. Its expected that the Parenthood will return in the fall (rather than mid-season) and keep its current timeslot.
What do you think? Are you glad that Parenthood has been renewed for a second season?
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I absolutely love Parenthood, and so does my husband. I thought we missed it the last 2 weeks, until I read it will probably start again next fall. That is too bad, as we really enjoy keeping up the the Bravermans. I really look forward to each week’s new episode and sure will miss it if it is cancelled. I wish it was on starting in January again!
I do not watch much TV but I can not miss Parenthood! I love this show.
Please DO NOT cancel this show!!! I really never watch tv and when I found Parenthood I fell in love with the characters and the plot of this show. I record it two weeks in advance on my DVR to watch it and to be sure I never miss an episode. It became a “Date Night” for my husband and I. The show really pulls you in and makes you think of how you would handle some of the situations taking place. I can honestly say this show is the best show out there!!
Where are the Bravermans???? No show now for the past 2 weeks!! Can hardly stand it!
This is the only show I look forward to watching. It always leaves me with a good feeling about accepting life on life’s terms.
Best show on TV. Please DO NOT cancel this excellent show with fantastic cast.
I love the show Parenthood! I have been very dissapointed that it hasn’t been on these past 2 weeks. I can relate to so many of the situations, and the emotions involved with them, and some of the characters remind me of some in my own family of 6. It has been one of the best shows I have seen in a long time. Please don’t cancel this show NBC!
I’ve looked for my favorite tv show the past two weeks and it’s not on. So I came here & see it might be cancelled. NO!!! I watch very little tv and this show really touches home with my family as we are always there for each other at the end of the day. Please keep this show on.
Best series I’ve ever watched!!!!
LOVE LOVE this show I have missed it for two weeks now whats going on???
Pleaze Pleaze listen to us the viewers. My whole family loves this show. It is something we can finally all sit down and watch together and not have to be embarrased about anything. It beats anything else you have on the air! I am upset just thinking it might be cancelled. Just like Ghost Whisperer. If you want more viewers try an earlier time slot. Very sad to see a good show go.
This is by far my favorite show! I would be very upset if it is canceled!!!!
Please do not cancel!!!!!! It is a real show with a perfect blend of family.
I LOVE Parenthood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is an amazing show! I come from a large, very close family and let’s face it, as much as I love them all dearly, we all have our own personalities and our own personal lives with issues. Everyone does! When I watch this show, I just feel better 🙂 It always reminds me of the bigger picture. We all have our own opinions and some of us have no problem viocing them while others can just let things build up inside. On the other hand, some of us can take constructive criticism and some of us… Read more »
My family really likes the show. Hope that it will not get cancelled. It beats all reality shows with no substance or morals.
LOVE Parenthood! Hope it continues to air for many more seasons!!
I dont’ agree that Parenthood should be cancelled. I enjoyed it everytime it came on. I wish that NBC wouldn’t cancel it and renew it for another season. It has a wonderful plot and excellent characters.