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Season 1 – Parenthood

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The four grown Braverman siblings -- Adam, Sarah, Crosby and Julia -- share the joys, heartaches and headaches of parenthood in their California hometown. As their parents deal with life and marital issues, the four lean on one another while tackling the challenges of modern family life in an updated reimagining of the 1989 film by the same name.
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Parenthood — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Parenthood is a warm and engaging show that sometimes succumbs to the chaos of its cast.

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Ellen Gray Philadelphia Inquirer 04/21/2020
I've only seen two episodes and while I'm not yet ready to move in with the Bravermans, I'm at least curious to see what they're doing next. Go to Full Review
Jason Bailey DVDTalk.com 02/15/2019
4.5/5
The show doesn't start as strongly as it ends; it takes series creator Jason Katims...and the writing staff some time to find the show's particular voice, the degree to which the high drama and throwaway comedy should mix. Go to Full Review
Emily St. James AV Club 02/15/2019
B
As the season goes on, however, the show settles into a nice groove. It isn't trying too much, but it provides enough interesting character moments per episode to keep viewers watching. Go to Full Review
Amie Gibb TV Equals 02/22/2019
Although the cast is undeniably remarkable, my overall assessment of Parenthood is good but not great. Go to Full Review
Jennifer Walker TV Fanatic 02/22/2019
4.5/5
All of the undone Braverman relationships seem to be on the mend. Forgiveness is a tough one, especially for some transgressions, but there seems to be hope on the horizon. Go to Full Review
Jessy Krupa PopMatters 02/15/2019
Parenthood ended its first season tonight with a lot of resolutions and pleasantness, but it didn't leave you wondering about the road ahead. Go to Full Review
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Amba S @AmbaMamba Jan 6 Finally watched this over Christmas after years of waiting for it to show up on a streamer and it exceeded my expectations. I fell in love with the Bravermans at first sight and was instantly hooked. I've only got one more season left and trying to stretch it out! The characters are so well drawn and believable, you feel like you've known them for years and love and understand them even when they're behaving badly. The episodes exude warmth, happiness, love and sadness. It's so moving, I am often weeping several times in an episode. The relationships feel so realistic and honest. I've taken half a point off because I found Sarah annoying and implausible at times and that the script writers weren't sure what do with her but this is a small gripe. It might be too sentimental for some but if you want a hug of a TV series this is definitely for you. See more leanne m @RT95311662 Dec 2 I have just discovered this amazing show. It definitely deserves a few more months on Netflix! Can’t leave a viewer in suspense 😨. Please keep this show 😻 See more Faiz D @RT95588871 May 14 Good, not great, but there's real potential in Parenthood. See more Laurel G @RT51843077 02/18/2025 Watching this series more than a decade after it came out and absolutely love it. What a wonderfully warm and funny, sad, uplifting and real commentary on life and particularly the experience of families. The complex characters and the unending issues and problems they face in their relationships and journey through life are so relatable. I find myself really appreciating them for their humanity one minute and getting very annoyed with them for the same reason the next. I love each and every one of the regular characters in the show. It is one of the few series that my husband and I can agree on and we have binge-watched almost all of it. Thank you to Ron Howard and the others who created this. We will be very sad when it is over.... See more Ana Claudia F @RT12712996 02/03/2025 Almost the whole family is dysfunctional. Some absurd situations occur, like parents locking their daughter in her room in order to prohibit her of dating; sister frequently invading brother"s office in order to discuss ridiculous family issues... The more you watch, the worst it gets. It"s a series that does not aggregate any value. See more cynthia c @RT12587567 10/01/2024 Just brilliant. There’s not a weak actor in this tremendous cast. Writing is uniformly excellent, too. Love the immediate family, especially a wonderfully endearing Craig T. Nelson. The actor who plays Max is a revelation! My personal fave, though, is Ray Romano playing an entirely different role than his usual. His performance is greatly nuanced and super endearing. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 2, 2010 Pilot Sarah and her two children move back to her parents' home; her commitment-phobic brother, Crosby, has to face responsibility when an old flame visits unexpectedly. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 9, 2010 Man vs. Possum Zeek encourages Sarah to dream big while searching for a job; Crosby bonds with his newly discovered son; a mother from Sydney's school aggravates Julia. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 16, 2010 The Deep End of the Pool Max gets kicked out of school; Sarah breaks up with Jim; Crosby and Jabbar spend a fun day together; Julia thinks she is missing out on her daughter's life. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 23, 2010 Wassup Adam and Kristina try to investigate Haddie's secret relationship; Jabbar has an accident under Crosby's watch. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 30, 2010 The Situation Drew helps Adam out when Max rejoins the baseball team; Sarah makes friends with Amber's English teacher (Jason Ritter); Julia tries to teach Sydney to stand up for herself. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 6, 2010 The Big "O" Kristina's constant worrying affects her love life; Max starts working with a young behavioral aide (Minka Kelly); Sarah debates whether she should go out with Amber's teacher; Crosby tries to get the courage to tell his parents about Jabbar. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 13, 2010 What's Goin' on Down There? Adam tries to spend more time with his family; Sarah's relationship with Mr. Cyr exceeds her expectations; Kristina and Julia re-evaluate their career choices. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 20, 2010 Rubber Band Ball Amber's ex-boyfriend arrives from Fresno, putting the family on alert; Zeek takes Adam on a road trip for father-son bonding; Julia and Joel fear that Sydney may suffer from Asperger's. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 27, 2010 Perchance to Dream Kristina goes back to work, leaving Adam in charge of the household for the weekend; Sarah runs into an ex; Crosby and Jasmine go on a real date. Details Episode 10 Aired May 4, 2010 Namaste No More Jasmine and Crosby's relationship heats up; Sarah stumbles on Zeek's financial problems; Haddie turns to Amber for advice. Details Episode 11 Aired May 11, 2010 Solace Zeek becomes Adam and Kristina's houseguest; Julia enlists the help of an old college flame; Amber feels guilty about betraying Haddie; Crosby contemplates settling down with Jasmine and Jabbar. Details Episode 12 Aired May 18, 2010 Team Braverman Sarah and Adam argue about their daughters' behavior; Jasmine auditions for a New York dance company. Details Episode 13 Aired May 25, 2010 Lost and Found Sarah meets with Mr. Cyr (Jason Ritter) to discuss Amber; Crosby must decide if he will stay with his old family or move in with his new one; Zeek tries to win Camille back. Details
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Season Info

Director
Lawrence Trilling, Michael Engler, Ken Whittingham, Adam Davidson, Thomas Schlamme
Executive Producer
Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, Jason Katims
Screenwriter
Jason Katims, Becky Hartman Edwards, Jan Oxenberg, Tyler Bensinger, Jeff Greenstein, Sarah Watson, Lauren Schmidt Hissrich
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG (D)
Genre
Drama, Comedy, Special Interest, Kids & Family
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 2, 2010