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      Season 1 – Parenthood

      2010 Drama Comedy List
      63% 30 Reviews Tomatometer 89% 50+ Ratings Audience Score 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. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Aug 22 Buy Now

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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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      D V My favorite tv show of all time Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Good, not great, but there's real potential in Parenthood. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member I see a split in quality in this show, along these lines: the characters and overall scenario are excellent, but the dialogue and some of the character relationship dynamics are just fair. As a parent, I resonated with many, many of the plot lines, and they were well developed in the long arc. But the way the characters seem interminably to say "Hey" to each other every time they meet, is quite distracting and for me, annoying. I remember (Season 1) when Kristina stumbled into the kitchen out of bed, and Adam and she say "Hey" to each other. Who says "Hey" at such a time? I have actually never (almost never?) heard someone say "Hey" as a sign of greeting. The other persistent, annoying device is that these characters are constantly apologizing, and not in just one direction: as soon as there is a little friction between two characters, you can be sure that they will both end up apologizing to each other, even if (at least) one of them had a good reason for what they did or said. I think I like Max best, because he never says "Hey" as a greeting, and he almost never apologizes. The endless apologizing and making up takes away from the impact. My favorite moment, due to its veracity, was when Adam said to Zeek that he (Adam) was always angry. That had an intensity and believability that is suitable for real adult drama. The rest of the show portrays real life for adults and their children, but always with a "safety" filter. Little of the true rawness of life shows through. Still, it is better than most TV and movies, and I am i the middle of watching season 4. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Further proof that "critics" are often clueless Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member The show is vanilla but sweet. It has the benefit of avoiding stupid gag-like comedy, but the storyline tends to go all over the place at times. The acting isn't bad but I just can't stand Max. I don't know if it's the character or the actor but he's got those ear splitting squeaks that makes me wanna tear my hair out. I have to mute the sound everytime he's in a shot. I just can't stand the little brat. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member The front half of the season was great, once we understood the wide palette of character suddenly thrusted in front of us in the pilot. The gravity of the group-hug event was thankfully phased out at the end of each episode. As the stories developed and the chaos of the early episodes settled, the strength of the acting outshone the need to simulate similar shows on television on different networks (a la Modern Family). In terms of the characters, I enjoy the Max and Adam's stories immensely. It's a very touching and vivid illustration of disabilities and it's impact on parents. However, Sarah and Amber both come across as really irritating and self-absorbed with few redeeming qualities. It's a shame because I feel Lauren Graham and Mae Whitman are the two best actors on the show. Crosby is largely forgettable, and Julia and Joel are largely C-plot material. It has the pieces for a really good show, and I feel the first season only showed a glimpse of its potential. We shall see! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      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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      Ellen Gray Philadelphia Inquirer 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. Apr 21, 2020 Full Review Jason Bailey DVDTalk.com 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. Rated: 4.5/5 Feb 15, 2019 Full Review Emily St. James AV Club 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. Rated: B Feb 15, 2019 Full Review Amie Gibb TV Equals Although the cast is undeniably remarkable, my overall assessment of Parenthood is good but not great. Feb 22, 2019 Full Review Jennifer Walker TV Fanatic 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. Rated: 4.5/5 Feb 22, 2019 Full Review Jessy Krupa PopMatters Parenthood ended its first season tonight with a lot of resolutions and pleasantness, but it didn't leave you wondering about the road ahead. Feb 15, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

      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|S)
      Genre
      Drama, Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Mar 2, 2010