Advanced Search Beta »
Basic Search Fields
Parenthood : Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 2, 2010
  • Season #: 1 , 2 , 3
Parenthood Image
Metascore
61 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critics What's this?

User Score
8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 85 Ratings

Your Score
10 out of 10
Rate this:
  • Summary: Parenthood goes for a second try at the small screen after delays caused by cast and production changes to introduce the extended Bravermans clan. It includes Zeek and Camille's (Craig T. Nelson and Bonnie Bedelia) four grown children (Lauren Graham, Peter Krause, Dax Shepard, Erika Christensen) and their offspring.… Expand
  • Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
  1. Zap2it (Inside the Box)
    Reviewed by: Rick Porter
    80
    Its first two episodes do give the show a very strong foundation on which to build.
  2. Deseret News
    Reviewed by: Scott D. Pierce
    60
    It has a very good cast, and Katims has a great track record. But he doesn't seem to have quite figured this one out yet.
  3. PopMatters
    Reviewed by: Daynah Burnett
    30
    Even though Parenthood's parents are all making completely misguided choices, the series doesn't consider these as a means to education, through which the adults might reach that kind of self-awareness. That lack of consideration is the series' most unfortunate waste of a promising storyline, one that could have imbued this second version with something refreshing or even revelatory.

See all 29 Critic Reviews

User Reviews

Write a Review
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. mmeneely621
    10
    This is one of the best shows I've seen in a long time. It's got real life stories that make you laugh and then will have you crying 5 mins later. I hope this show stays on for a long time.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. CRLoyo
    10
    The show is thoughtful, warm, hilarious at times, endearing, and last but not least - real. It is a show not to miss. You can't help but love the characters. You want to know them and sit at the family table at dinner and join in. You want your own family to face hard time and good times with such honesty and support. Love it!… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. CharlesS
    5
    Good actors but phony storylines. Need time to develop the characters.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes

See all 19 User Reviews

Related Articles

  1. 2010 Preview, TV

    Midseason TV Preview: A Look at New and Returning Shows

    Midseason TV Preview: A Look at New and Returning Shows Image
    Published: January 5, 2010
    Read about the biggest and best new series debuting in the coming months, find out when your favorite programs are returning, and watch trailers for over two dozen shows.
    More »