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Parenthood

Parenthood is an American family comedy-drama television series that aired on NBC from 2010 to 2015.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Parenthood is an American family comedy-drama television series that aired on NBC from 2010 to 2015. Developed by Jason Katims, it follows the multigenerational Braverman family and is loosely based on the 1989 film of the same name.

What it is

The series centers on the Braverman family as they navigate marriage, parenting, work, illness, and other personal challenges. It is structured as an ensemble family drama with multiple storylines across generations, featuring a large main cast including Peter Krause, Lauren Graham, Dax Shepard, Monica Potter, Erika Christensen, Sam Jaeger, Joy Bryant, Miles Heizer, Mae Whitman, Bonnie Bedelia, and Craig T. Nelson.

Key details

Parenthood ran for six seasons (103 episodes) from March 2, 2010, to January 29, 2015. It was produced by Imagine Television and Universal Television. The series received generally positive critical reception and several award nominations and wins, but did not sustain strong ratings.

Source material

The television series was based on the 1989 film Parenthood, directed by Ron Howard. The film and series share themes and character names, but the TV show expands the premise into a broader multigenerational story. The film itself drew on the family experiences of its creators.

In short

  • Ensemble family drama aired on NBC from 2010 to 2015
  • Six seasons, 103 episodes
  • Based on the 1989 film of the same name
  • Positive reviews but modest ratings
Canadian angle

Parenthood aired widely in North America, including Canada through standard U.S. network television distribution and later streaming/television availability, making it familiar to Canadian viewers as a major family drama series.

Quick questions

Who is in the cast of Parenthood?
The ensemble cast included Peter Krause, Lauren Graham, Dax Shepard, Monica Potter, Erika Christensen, Sam Jaeger, Joy Bryant, Miles Heizer, Mae Whitman, Bonnie Bedelia, and Craig T. Nelson, among others.
How many seasons of Parenthood are there?
Parenthood has 6 seasons.
Is Parenthood based on a true story?
No. The TV series is not presented as a true story; it is based on the 1989 film Parenthood, which was partly inspired by the family and parenting experiences of its creators.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parenthood_(2010_TV_series)
    Supports: Series premise, developer, genre, network, original run, seasons, and main cast.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1416765/
    Supports: Original run and episode count for the TV series.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parenthood_(film)
    Supports: Relationship to the 1989 film and filming location for the film; background on inspiration.
  4. Yahoo Entertainment — https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/parenthood-cast-where-now-091341696.html
    Supports: Selected cast members and the show's six-season run.
  5. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parenthood_season_1
    Supports: First season details and premiere date.