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Season 1 – Parenthood

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An American comedy-drama series based on the 1989 film of the same name.

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Greg Dawson Orlando Sentinel 05/30/2019
5/5
The wonderful pilot episode was no fluke. This spinoff of the motion picture continues to deliver each week with a deft blend of comedy and drama. Go to Full Review Tom Shales Washington Post 05/30/2019
Parenthood seems like a prolonged, and rather melancholy, sitcom. There are too many characters, and it's hard to keep the relationships straight. Go to Full Review Ken Tucker Entertainment Weekly 05/30/2019
B+
Like the movie, this TV Parenthood also follows the sprawl of an extended family - grandparents, cousins, in-laws, and friends all pop up here. The result is thirtysomething crossed with The Waltons - and I mean that as a compliment. Go to Full Review Michael Cunliffe Ottawa Citizen 04/09/2021
Ed Begley Jr. takes over the Steve Martin role and does an admirable job. If they can tone down the tensions that dominate and at times threaten to explode all over your living room, viewers should stick around. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
Parenthood — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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David Arquette

Tod Hawks

Jayne Atkinson

Karen Buckman

Ed Begley Jr.

Gil Buckman

Thora Birch

Taylor Buckman

Maryedith Burrell

Helen Buckman

Tyrone Dorzell Burton

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 20, 1990 Pilot Kevin's first day back at school; Helen has a disastrous date; the clan celebrates Great Grandma Greenwell's birthday. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 22, 1990 My Dad Can Beat Up Your BMW Garry hopes his father will appear at his baseball team's championship game; Marilyn gives Susan's childhood stewardess doll to Patty. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 29, 1990 The Plague The kids get chicken pox. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 6, 1990 I Never Invested for My Father Gil volunteers to help straighten out his father's finances; Patty is extremely cold during a ballet recital. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 13, 1990 Love Stinks Julie walks out on Tod when she discovers he's planning the formal wedding they never had. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 20, 1990 Cards and Cars Kevin (Max Elliott Slade) decides to spend his time with Grandpa Frank (William Windom); Helen (Maryedith Burrell) is attracted to Tod's painting pal. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 27, 1990 Hollow Halloween Gil and Karen's plans for an old-fashioned Halloween make the kids feel dowdy next to their Ninja Turtled friends. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 3, 1990 Small Surprises Helen (Maryedith Burrell) catches Garry (Leonardo DiCaprio) with a girl in his room; raccoon troubles plague Gil and Karen (Ed Begley Jr., Jayne Atkinson). Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 10, 1990 Take My Parents, Please Gil and Karen's (Ed Begley Jr., Jayne Atkinson) romantic evening at home is interrupted by Gil's mother (Sheila MacRae). Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 17, 1990 Thanksgiving With a T That Rhymes With B That Stands for Basketball Thanksgiving at the Buckman house will hold memories for years to come. With Ed Begley Jr. and Sheila MacRae. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 16, 1990 Gil vs. the Deck A weekend deck-building project has both highs and lows for Gil and Kevin (Ed Begley Jr., Max Elliott Slade). With Jayne Atkinson. Details Episode 12 Aired Aug 11, 1991 Fun for Kids Tod's (David Arquette) mother (Robin Peterson) pops in unannounced; Frank and Nathan (William Windom, Ken Ober) have very different ideas about child rearing.. Details

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Season Info

Director
Alan Myerson, Betty Thomas, Matia Karrell, Allan Arkush
Executive Producer
Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Babaloo Mandel, Lowell Ganz, Ty King, David Tyrone King
Screenwriter
David Tyrone King, Joss Whedon, Jerry Lacy, Russ Woody, Glen Merzer, Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel
Network
NBC
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 20, 1990