Parenthood (2010– )

A family tree with Zeek (Craig T. Nelson) and Camille Braverman (Bonnie Bedelia) serving as the patriarch and matriarch. After forty-six years of marriage, they've managed to keep their ... See full summary »

Stars:

Peter Krause, Lauren Graham, Dax Shepard

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 2 wins & 13 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Peter Krause	...	Adam Braverman (68 episodes, 2010-2013)
Lauren Graham	...	Sarah Braverman (68 episodes, 2010-2013)
Dax Shepard	...	Crosby Braverman (68 episodes, 2010-2013)
Monica Potter	...	Kristina Braverman (68 episodes, 2010-2013)
Erika Christensen	...	Julia Braverman-Graham (68 episodes, 2010-2013)
Sam Jaeger	...	Joel Graham (68 episodes, 2010-2013)
Savannah Paige Rae	...	Sydney Graham (68 episodes, 2010-2013)
Max Burkholder	...	Max Braverman (68 episodes, 2010-2013)
Joy Bryant	...	Jasmine Trussell (68 episodes, 2010-2013)
Miles Heizer	...	Drew Holt (68 episodes, 2010-2013)
Mae Whitman	...	Amber Holt (68 episodes, 2010-2013)
Bonnie Bedelia	...	Camille Braverman (68 episodes, 2010-2013)
Craig T. Nelson	...	Zeek Braverman (68 episodes, 2010-2013)
Tyree Brown	...	Jabbar Trussell (67 episodes, 2010-2013)
Sarah Ramos	...	Haddie Braverman (57 episodes, 2010-2012)
Jason Ritter	...	Mark Cyr (29 episodes, 2010-2013)

Storyline

A family tree with Zeek (Craig T. Nelson) and Camille Braverman (Bonnie Bedelia) serving as the patriarch and matriarch. After forty-six years of marriage, they've managed to keep their foundation intact by burying their problems underneath the surface for the sake of their now-adult children. Adam (Peter Krause) is the first-born and the ripest apple the tree has to offer. He runs a shoe company, has a supportive wife, two children (boy and girl) and a beautiful home to share with them. He's a dog short of "The American Dream". Sarah (Lauren Graham), is the unstable daughter returning home at thirty-eight years of age with her rebellious daughter and sensitive son to live with Zeek and Camille. Crosby (Dax Shepard), is a happy-go-lucky bachelor living in the now, on a docked boat. He has no idea that his frivolous life is about to change tremendously. Then there is Julia (Erika Christensen). She is the bread-winning shot-calling lawyer, whose husband mans the stay-at-home-dad duties....

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Plot Keywords:

rebellious daughter | family relationships | single parent | interracial relationship | father son relationship

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Parenthood - Minha Família

Filming Locations:

Berkeley, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

True Jack Productions, Imagine Television, Universal Media Studios (UMS)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

Maura Tierney was originally cast as Sarah. Initially, NBC moved the show's slated fall release to mid-season, when Tierney was diagnosed to have breast cancer. But, due to her cancer treatment, she eventually had to leave the show and Lauren Graham replaced her.

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Connections

Referenced in After Lately: Research & Annoy (2013)

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Soundtracks

"Forever Young"
(uncredited)
Performed by Bob Dylan

User Reviews

I hate that Ron Howard

Actually, that's not true. This guy seems to turn anything into gold, and he does it with subtle style and class that you just do not see very often. This show is classic Ron Howard. It's very difficult for me to really "get into" a new show. Usually takes me several episodes or more. I was hooked on this show from the very first scene. The cast is just incredible. The acting is just as incredible. These actors seem as if they've been doing this show for years. You know how it is. Sometimes they have to ease into it together. Not so here. Or if they ARE easing into it, I can't imagine what's going to happen as the show progresses.

The plot is somewhat typical. Family matters. Adults moving home. Kids behaving badly. Or sometimes very well. Some tragedy. Some comedy. Lot's of people dealing with everyday problems from all different angles. I do not want to give anything away. All I can say is that if you watch this show, you are going to fall in love with or find you hate some of the characters right away. I already started hating one of them. But now I'm not so sure. It's just that kind of show.

Watch it. Trust me, you'll like it.