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The Best Episodes of Parenthood

Every episode of Parenthood ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Parenthood!

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...
Genres:DramaComedy
Network:NBC

Best Episodes Summary

"Thanksgiving with a T that Rhymes with B that Stands for Basketball" is the best rated episode of "Parenthood". It scored 8/10 based on 171 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/19/1990. This episode scored 0.7 points higher than the second highest rated, "Cards & Cars".

  • Thanksgiving with a T that Rhymes with B that Stands for Basketball
    8.0/10171 votes
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    #1 - Thanksgiving with a T that Rhymes with B that Stands for Basketball

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/19/1990

    Building an outdoor deck makes Gil a hero to Kevin—making it difficult for Gil to quit as he'd like.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cards & Cars
    7.3/10174 votes
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    #2 - Cards & Cars

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/20/1990

    Gil and Karen's plans for an old-fashioned Hallowe'en make the kids feel dowdy next to their Ninja Turtled friends.

    Director: Allan Arkush

    Writer: N/A

  • Fun for Kids
    7.2/10174 votes
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    #3 - Fun for Kids

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 8/11/1991

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Plague
    7.1/10179 votes
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    #4 - The Plague

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/29/1990

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

    Director: Betty Thomas

    Writer: N/A

  • I Never Invested for My Father
    7.1/10172 votes
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    #5 - I Never Invested for My Father

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/6/1990

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

    Director: Allan Arkush

    Writer: Russ Woody

  • Gil vs. the Deck
    7.1/10176 votes
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    #6 - Gil vs. the Deck

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 12/16/1990

    Tod's stripper mother visits; Frank locks horns with Nathan over child-rearing.

    Director: Allan Arkush

    Writer: Joss Whedon

  • My Dad Can Beat Up Your BMW
    7.0/10179 votes
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    #7 - My Dad Can Beat Up Your BMW

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/22/1990

    The kids get chicken pox.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Joss Whedon

  • Pilot
    6.9/10170 votes
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    #8 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/20/1990

    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.

    Director: Allan Arkush

    Writer: N/A

  • Small Surprises
    6.9/10178 votes
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    #9 - Small Surprises

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/3/1990

    With the kids away, Gil and Karen anticiapte a romantic 11th anniversary—until Gil's mom shows up on their doorstep.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Love Stinks
    6.8/10176 votes
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    #10 - Love Stinks

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/13/1990

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

    Director: Alan Myerson

    Writer: N/A

  • Take My Parents, Please
    6.6/10169 votes
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    #11 - Take My Parents, Please

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/10/1990

    A Thanksgiving to remember at the Buckman house.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hollow Halloween
    6.5/10171 votes
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    #12 - Hollow Halloween

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/27/1990

    Helen finds Garry kissing a girl in his room; Gil and Karen try to get rid of a pesky raccoon.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Joss Whedon