Parenthood

2009 • NBC
4.8
1.45K reviews
TV-14
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Season 1 episodes (13)

1 Pilot
3/2/10
Meet the Braverman family - series premiere - From Executive Producers Ron Howard, Brian Grazer and Jason Katims, "Parenthood" introduces us to the very large, very colorful and imperfect Braverman family. Single mother Sarah (Lauren Graham, "Gilmore Girls") and her two children Amber (Mae Whitman, "In Treatment") and Drew (Miles Heizer, "ER") are moving back home with her parents Zeek (Craig T. Nelson, "Family Stone," "Coach") and Camille (Bonnie Bedelia, "Heart Like a Wheel"). Sarah's sister and complete antithesis, Julia (Erika Christensen, "Traffic") is a successful corporate attorney trying to juggle work and motherhood, alongside her stay-at-home husband, Joel (Sam Jaeger, "Eli Stone"). Commitment-phobe Crosby (Dax Shepard, "Baby Mama"), Sarah's younger brother, must accept adult responsibility when an old flame Jasmine (Joy Bryant "Antwone Fisher") shows up unexpectedly. Meanwhile, Adam (Peter Krause, "Six Feet Under"), the oldest Braverman sibling, his wife Kristina (Monica Potter, "Trust Me") and teenage daughter, Haddie (Sarah Ramos, "American Dreams"), learn that their eccentric son and Haddie's little brother, Max (Max Burkholder, "Brother and Sisters"), is diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. Although each sibling and family has its own share of life to grapple with, perhaps this reunion is the push they need to help each other pick up the pieces and focus on the everyday challenges that families face while raising children and starting over. Savannah Paige Rae also stars. Directed by Thomas Schlamme.
2 Man Versus Possum
3/9/10
Adam (Peter Krause) and Kristina (Monica Potter) come to terms with the fact that their son may have Asperger's Syndrome. Sarah (Lauren Graham) is on the job hunt and Zeek (Craig T. Nelson) pushes her to dream big. Meanwhile, Crosby (Dax Shepard) bonds with his newly discovered son and Julia (Erika Christensen) deals with an aggravating mom from Sydney's (Savannah Paige Rae) school. Bonnie Bedelia, Sam Jaeger, Joy Bryant, Mae Whitman, Miles Heizer, Sarah Ramos and Max Burkholder also star.
3 The Deep End of the Pool
3/16/10
After Max (Max Burkholder) gets kicked out of school, Adam (Peter Krause) and Kristina (Monica Potter) explore the best educational options for their son. Sarah (Lauren Graham) hits a wall when she ends things with Jim (guest star Mike O'Malley) and succumbs to car problems. Meanwhile, Crosby (Dax Shepard) spends a fun-filled day with Jabbar (Tyree Brown) and Julia (Erika Christensen) realizes that she's missing out on her daughter's life. Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia, Sam Jaeger, Joy Bryant, Mae Whitman, Miles Heizer, Sarah Ramos and Savannah Paige Rae also star.
4 Whassup
3/23/10
Adam (Peter Krause) and Kristina (Monica Potter) use questionable tactics to find out about Haddie's (Sarah Ramos) secret relationship. Sarah (Lauren Graham) doesn't know how to talk to Drew (Miles Heizer) when he starts showing signs of becoming a man. Meanwhile, Jabbar (Tyree Brown) has a little accident while under Crosby's (Dax Shepard) watch and Julia (Erika Christensen) and Joel (Sam Jaeger) are hesitant to let Amber (Mae Whitman) baby-sit for them. Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia, Joy Bryant, Miles Heizer, Max Burkholder and Savannah Paige Rae also star.
5 The Situation
3/30/10
When Max (Max Burkholder) re-joins the baseball team, Drew (Miles Heizer) helps Adam (Peter Krause) connect with his son. Sarah (Lauren Graham) strikes up a friendship with Amber's (Mae Whitman) English teacher, Mr. Cyr (guest star Jason Ritter). Meanwhile, Crosby (Dax Shepard) feels the pressure to have a baby sooner than he expected and Julia (Erika Christensen) tries to teach Sydney (Savannah Paige Rae) how to stand up for herself. Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia, Monica Potter, Joy Bryant, Sam Jaeger and Sarah Ramos also star.
6 The Big "O"
4/6/10
Kristina's (Monica Potter) constant worrying affects her and Adam's (Peter Krause) sex life, and the worrying only gets worse when Max (Max Burkholder) starts working with Gaby (guest star Minka Kelly), a young behavioral aide. Sarah (Lauren Graham) debates whether she should go out on a date with Amber's (Mae Whitman) teacher Mr. Cyr (guest star Jason Ritter). Meanwhile, Crosby (Dax Shepard) tries to muster up the courage to tell his parents about Jabbar (Tyree Brown) and Julia (Erika Christensen) gets jealous of a mom in Joel's (Sam Jaeger) playgroup. Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia, Sarah Ramos, Miles Heizer and Savannah Paige Rae also star.
7 What's Goin' On Down There?
4/13/10
Adam (Peter Krause) wants to spend time with his family but has trouble juggling their multiple schedules, especially while Gaby (guest star Minka Kelly) continues to work with Max (Max Burkholder). Sarah's (Lauren Graham) relationship with Mr. Cyr (guest star Jason Ritter) is going better than expected, making her wonder if she should tell Amber (Mae Whitman) about them. Haddie (Sarah Ramos) spends Career Day at Julia's (Erika Christensen) law firm, but her assignment causes Julia and Kristina (Monica Potter) to re-evaluate their respective career choices. Meanwhile, Crosby navigates the world of single parent dating. Sam Jaeger, Joy Bryant, and Miles Heizer also star.
8 Rubber Band Ball
4/20/10
The Braverman family is on high alert when Amber's (Mae Whitman) ex-boyfriend Damien (guest star Eddy Rioseco, "Related") arrives from Fresno. Zeek (Craig T. Nelson) takes Adam (Peter Krause) on a road trip for investment advice and some father-son bonding. Meanwhile, Julia (Erika Christensen) and Joel (Sam Jaeger) worry that Sydney (Savannah Paige Rae) might be suffering from Asperger's and Crosby (Dax Shepard) wants to help plan Jabbar's (Tyree Brown) birthday party. Bonnie Bedelia, Joy Bryant and Max Burkholder also star.
9 Perchance to Dream
4/27/10
Adam (Peter Krause) has his hands full when Kristina (Monica Potter) goes back to work and leaves him with Max (Max Burkholder) and Haddie (Sarah Ramos) for the weekend. Along with taking care of his own kids, Adam gives Drew (Miles Heizer) girl advice when a school dance approaches. Sarah (Lauren Graham) tries to get Amber (Mae Whitman) excited about college by taking her to an event on campus and unexpectedly runs into an ex. Meanwhile, Julia (Erika Christensen) attempts to teach Sydney (Savannah Paige Rae) a lesson about lying and Crosby (Dax Shepard) takes Jasmine (Joy Bryant) on a real date without Jabbar (Tyree Brown). Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia and Sam Jaeger also stars.
10 Namaste No More
5/4/10
When Crosby (Dax Shepard) and Jasmine's (Joy Bryant) relationship heats up, they have to decide how to explain it to Jabbar (Tyree Brown). Elsewhere, Adam (Peter Krause) and Kristina (Monica Potter) are on the search for friends but find that the process is more difficult than they thought. Sarah learns about Zeek's (Craig T. Nelson) financial problems. Meanwhile, Julia (Erika Christensen) becomes the new coach of Sydney's (Savannah Paige Rae) soccer team and Haddie (Sarah Ramos) goes to Amber (Mae Whitman) for advice when her boyfriend starts pressuring her into having sex. Bonnie Bedelia, Sam Jaeger, Miles Heizer and Max Burkholder also star.
11 Solace
5/11/10
Zeek (Craig T. Nelson) makes his presence known while crashing with Adam (Peter Krause) and Kristina (Monica Potter). Elsewhere, Camille (Bonnie Bedelia) focuses on her art instead of focusing on her husband. Trying to get her father out of debt, Julia (Erika Christensen) enlists the help of her old college flame much to Joel's (Sam Jaeger) chagrin. Meanwhile, Amber (Mae Whitman) feels guilty about betraying Haddie (Sarah Ramos) and Crosby (Dax Shepard) thinks about settling down with Jasmine (Joy Bryant) and Jabbar (Tyree Brown). Lauren Graham, Miles Heizer, Max Burkholder and Savannah Paige Rae also star.
12 Team Braverman
5/18/10
A family walk for autism is jeopardized when Sarah (Lauren Graham) and Adam (Peter Krause) disagree over their daughters' behavior. Haddie (Sarah Ramos) and Amber's (Mae Whitman) secret anger comes to a head and splits the family in two. Elsewhere, Julia (Erika Christensen) tries to help Zeek (Craig T. Nelson) by arranging a dinner meeting for him. Meanwhile, Crosby (Dax Shepard) risks losing Jasmine (Joy Bryant) to New York after she auditions for a dance company. Monica Potter, Sam Jaeger, Bonnie Bedelia, Miles Heizer, Max Burkholder and Savannah Paige Rae also star.
13 Lost and Found
5/25/10
Tensions run high for Sarah (Lauren Graham) and Amber (Mae Whitman) leading Sarah to meet with Mr. Cyr (guest star Jason Ritter) to discuss her complex daughter. Elsewhere, Crosby (Dax Shepard) must decide whether to move with his new family or stay with his old one. Zeek (Craig T. Nelson) tries to win his way back into Camille's (Bonnie Bedelia) heart. Meanwhile, Julia (Erika Christensen) is forced to be on the Angel committee at Sydney's (Savannah Paige Rae) school but is nonplussed when she has to take care of a single mom recovering from a breast augmentation. Peter Krause, Monica Potter, Joy Bryant, Sam Jaeger, Sarah Ramos, Miles Heizer and Max Burkholder also star.

About this show

This is the story of the Bravermans - Sarah, Adam, Crosby, and Julia - four grown siblings sharing the headaches, heartaches and unexpected joys of being a parent. From Academy Award-winning executive producers Ron Howard and Brian Grazer, and writer/executive producer Jason Katims comes this contemporary re-imagining of the international hit feature film. Focusing on the everyday challenges that modern families face while raising children and starting over, Parenthood grounds its drama and its comedy in the celebration of the beautiful mess of life.

Ratings and reviews

4.8
1.45K reviews
A Google user
March 31, 2015
Ok, first of all, my rating. I'm only giving this one 3 stars. And it deserves every bit of them and more I'm sure from others'. This one will make you cringe one minute and then something else altogether will make you smile cheek to cheek. Actors really hit their spots. I think the writing gave way when they hit the whole selling of the house dilemma. Great thing about this show is there aren't really plot giveaways. Each show is an experience and if your best pal tells you everything that happens, it just doesn't compare to watching it yourself. Try this one out and you won't regret it.
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A Google user
May 16, 2014
I like how this show does not have the violence,sex and such as every show has now days. I am disappointed that the writer's felt the need to add a lesbian with Hattie. The way the writer's introduced the whole college experimentation phase takes away from the seriousneness guy couples truly face. I do not feel we need this in every show made these days. I hope next season they right this wrong or I may have another show I wont watch. There are not many shows left that are truly wholesome these days.
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Sandi Jones
January 29, 2015
Wonderful moving show. Amazing all around. Suggest it to anyone with a family or even having a family isn't an issue trust me. I'm not easily moved. I'm a widow..single mom of four , it's Inspirational. Ray Ramano in later seasons will blow you away with his serious believable acting of such a complex award.He is not just a comedian or Ray from Everonelovesray....Deserves an award the performance warrants one
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