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Parenthood

2010 – 2015Show6 seasons103 episodesTV-14

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Metacritic648.5Rotten Tomatoes88%94%

A heartwarming, moving drama series about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

Shows with

Episodes

6 seasons · 103 episodes · best: S6E13 "May God Bless and Keep You Always" 9.6

Episodes

7.8
7.9
8.1
8.2
7.9
8.6

Story

Life divides. Family unites.

The trials and tribulations of the very large, colorful and imperfect Braverman family.

Feels like

  • Multigenerational Family Drama
  • Heartwarming & Tearjerking
  • Realistic Parenting Struggles
  • Ensemble Cast Chemistry
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Contemporary Suburban Life
  • Bittersweet Tone
  • Character-Driven Storytelling
  • Comfort TV
  • Social Issues Exploration

Cast

24 of 339 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Lawrence Trilling, Ken Whittingham, Sam Jaeger
Written by
Jason Katims, Jesse Zwick, David Hudgins
Produced by
Ron Howard, Jason Katims, Brian Grazer

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 2, 2010 · January 29, 2015 · Ended

First aired
March 2, 2010
Last aired
January 29, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 103 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
137 countries

Tropes

The Place, Dangerous Senior Driver, Celebrity Paradox +9

  • The Place
  • Dangerous Senior Driver
  • Celebrity Paradox
  • Informed Wrongness
  • Maternally Challenged
  • Four Lines, All Waiting
  • I Have This Friend
  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Locked Out of the Loop
  • Sibling Rivalry
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • No Antagonist

12 of 100 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Parenthood

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Parenthood?

Paramount+Wonder Project

In the United States, Parenthood streams on Paramount+ and Wonder Project. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Parenthood worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 64). Audiences rate it higher (87 out of 100) than critics (76).

Does Parenthood get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.8, and season 6 peaks at 8.6. The highest-rated episode is May God Bless and Keep You Always (season 6, episode 13) at 9.6, and the lowest is No Good Deed (season 2, episode 2) at 7.5.

Is Parenthood okay for kids?

TV-14NuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Parenthood plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Parenthood?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Parenthood use?

The PlaceDangerous Senior DriverCelebrity ParadoxInformed WrongnessMaternally ChallengedFour Lines, All WaitingI Have This FriendDysfunctional FamilyLocked Out of the LoopSibling RivalryBittersweet EndingNo Antagonistand 88 more

TV Tropes lists 100 tropes for it, including The Place, Dangerous Senior Driver, and Celebrity Paradox.