• Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 2, 2010
  • Season #: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5
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Universal acclaim- based on 19 Ratings

  • Summary: Based on the 1989 film of the same name, 'Parenthood' is an hour long comedy-drama produced by Jason Katims and Ron Howard. The show addresses the modern challenges of raising kids in this post-technological world, addressing issues that affect both kids and parents.
  • Genre(s): Comedy, Drama
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. The continued ooey-gooey goodness of TV's best family drama is particularly satisfying tonight, spotlighting story lines from the underutilized Joel (Sam Jaeger) and the oddly interesting Crosby (Dax Shepard).
  2. This well-constructed drama is something to treasure on the TV schedule--it's a show that respects our everyday experiences and emotions and yet also manages to entertain.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Love it, so enjoyable and really funny, the actors are amazing and the show gives you a warm fuzzy feeling, and at times can really make you feel for the characters, only a. few shows can do that.....and this is one. Expand
  2. 10
    This show is not telling people how to raise their kids, this is an amazing show and can go from deep to hilarious, it has a very wide range. A masterpiece is what this show is. Monica Potter, Peter Krause, Lauren Graham and Dax Shepard are amazing and I really think that other networks will have to boost their game, because here comes Parenthood! Expand
  3. The storyline's need to be boosted, but Monica Potter gives it a huge boost. Amazing. I really did fall in love with the show, along with half the world. The whole cast, including of-course Potter, are amazing actors, byt again, the storyline's need to be improved! Collapse
  4. What is wrong with Parenthood this season? New writers? Most scenes this season involve conflict and are rather chaotic. And the ending of episode 1 seemed so contrived and unrealistic. Where is the warmth and realism of last season? Parenthood season 1 was my favorite TV show. My girlfriend and I looked forward to it each week. Not this season. Expand

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