Parenthood

1990•30m•5.8/10

DramaComedy

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5.8/10(5)

Parenthood is an American comedy-drama series based on the 1989 film of the same name. Executive produced by Ron Howard, the series aired for one season on NBC. Parenthood was one of many failed movie-to-TV adaptations in the fall of 1990 which included Working Girl, Baby Talk, Ferris Bueller and Uncle Buck.

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Production

Universal Television

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

August 20, 1990

Last Aired

August 11, 1991

Networks

NBC

Where to Watch

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Pilot

Air date: 1990-08-20

Garry hopes his dad will appear at his baseball team's championship game, but Helen doubts her indifferent ex will show up; Marilyn gives Susan's childhood stewardess doll to Patty.

My Dad Can Beat Up Your BMW

Air date: 1990-09-22

The kids get chicken pox.

The Plague

Air date: 1990-09-29

Gil volunteers to help untangle his father's finances; Patty freezes during a ballet recital.

I Never Invested for My Father

Air date: 1990-10-06

Julie walks out on Tod when she discovers he's planning the formal wedding they never had.

Love Stinks

Air date: 1990-10-13

Gil's jealous when Max prefers to spend time with Grandpa; Helen is attracted to a housepainter who's like an older Tod.