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Parenthood

1990 – 1991Show1 season12 episodes

ComedyDrama
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic79–
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic79–

Summary

Parenthood is an American comedy-drama series based on the 1989 film of the same name. Executive produced by Ron Howard, the series aired for one season on NBC. Parenthood was one of many failed movie-to-TV adaptations in the fall of 1990 which included Working Girl, Baby Talk, Ferris Bueller and Uncle Buck.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Parenthood episodes

1 season · 12 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Pilot, 7.3
  2. S1 E2 My Dad Can Beat Up Your BMW, 7.6
  3. S1 E3 The Plague, 7.8
  4. S1 E4 I Never Invested for My Father, 8.4
  5. S1 E5 Love Stinks, 7.8
  6. S1 E6 Cards and Cars, 8.4
  7. S1 E7 Hollow Halloween, 6.9
  8. S1 E8 Small Surprises, 8.0
  9. S1 E9 Take My Parents, Please, 7.2
  10. S1 E10 Thanksgiving with a T That Rhymes with B That Stands for Basketball, 8.3
  11. S1 E11 Gil vs. the Deck, 7.7
  12. S1 E12 Fun for Kids, 8.1

Cast

14 of 14 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Allan Arkush, Betty Thomas, Alan Myerson
Written by
Joss Whedon, Russ Woody
Produced by
Ron Howard, Joss Whedon

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Facts

August 20, 1990 · August 11, 1991 · Ended

First aired
August 20, 1990
Last aired
August 11, 1991
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Green-Eyed Monster, My Biological Clock Is Ticking, Defrosting Ice King +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Parenthood?"

Questions about Parenthood

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Parenthood?

The Roku

In the United States, Parenthood is free with ads on The Roku.

Is Parenthood worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 5.6 and Metacritic 79). Critics rate it higher (79 out of 100) than audiences (56).

Is Parenthood okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Parenthood?

6 h

About 6 hours: 12 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1990 to 1991.

Will Parenthood make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Parenthood plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Parenthood use?

Green-Eyed MonsterMy Biological Clock Is TickingDefrosting Ice KingNepotismTrademark Favorite FoodIt's All About MeBumbling DadBack for the FinaleBittersweet EndingDangerous Senior DriverBaseball EpisodeRetired Badassand 88 more

TV Tropes lists 100 tropes for it, including Green-Eyed Monster, My Biological Clock Is Ticking, and Defrosting Ice King.