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The Worst Episodes of Parenthood

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The Worst Episodes of Parenthood

The trials and tribulations of the very large, colorful and imperfect Braverman family.

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  1. Background image for Aaron Brownstein Must Be Stopped
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Aaron Brownstein Must Be Stopped

    S6:E8

    Max begins a propaganda campaign against another student after a heartbreaking discovery. Crosby is feeling like a failure when Jasmine gets a job. Ruby breaks Hank's trust.

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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for The Waiting Room
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #2 - The Waiting Room

    S6:E3

    Julia has a chat with Joel about their future relationship. Amber gains support from Drew about her future. Sarah attempts to become close to Ruby. Camille and the kids await news about Zeek.

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for A Potpourri of Freaks
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #3 - A Potpourri of Freaks

    S6:E4

    Max makes a new friend while Sarah tries to figure out her place in Ruby's life.

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  4. Background image for Too Big to Fail
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #4 - Too Big to Fail

    S6:E6

    Crosby feels stressed as things slow down at the Luncheonette. Amber helps salvage a game night. Drew wonders about his future.

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for These Are the Times We Live In
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #5 - These Are the Times We Live In

    S6:E7

    Amber wants to prove herself as a mother, when she is offered a chance to watch Nora and Max, she agrees. Julia and Joel approach a final decision.

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Let's Go Home
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Let's Go Home

    S6:E11

    Zeek and Camille discover a bundle of old rolls of film, and they ask Max to develop the mysterious photos. Sarah overanalyzes Hank’s offer with Julia, and the sisters spew their relationship fears. Adam decides the future of the Luncheonette with Crosby, but Jasmine unexpectedly intervenes.

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  8. Background image for The Enchanting Mr. Knight
    7.5/10(183 votes)

    #7 - The Enchanting Mr. Knight

    S5:E16

    Kristina goes in for a checkup, but that doesn’t stop her from starting a new adventure. Amber encourages Drew to move on from his past, while Julia struggles to let go of hers. Sarah gets an appealing offer from Carl, but decides her work is more important. Hank admits that feelings are still lingering for an old relationship.

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  9. Background image for Happy Birthday, Zeek
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #8 - Happy Birthday, Zeek

    S6:E2

    Kristina wants to meet the one on one needs of her students. The school's lunch vendor, suddenly quits. Zeek has to make a decision regarding his health. Sarah doesn't know how to deal with Amber's news.

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  10. Background image for The Scale of Affection Is Fluid
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #9 - The Scale of Affection Is Fluid

    S6:E5

    Max has to look for some common ground with his new friend. Amber is left smitten after unexpected connection.

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  11. Background image for Lean In
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Lean In

    S6:E9

    Tensions increase between Dylan and Max bringing Kristina and Adam into the conflict.

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  12. Background image for We Made It Through the Night
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #11 - We Made It Through the Night

    S6:E12

    Camille and Zeek make a decision concerning Zeek's health. Sarah makes a big decision and shares some good news with her dad. Adam and Crosby clash over differing business opinions, and Adam stands his ground, deepening the tension between the brothers. Amber rushes to the hospital with labor pains, and the Bravermans flock to her side.

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  13. Background image for All Aboard Who's Coming Aboard
    7.6/10(222 votes)

    #12 - All Aboard Who's Coming Aboard

    S5:E2

    Julia discovers that she has a lot in common with a school parent volunteer; Hank visits unexpectedly and shares advice with Sarah; Zeek doesn't want to talk about the future.

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  14. Background image for Stay a Little Longer
    7.6/10(199 votes)

    #13 - Stay a Little Longer

    S5:E12

    Sarah gets some good news about a job, which prompts Hank to question her. Crosby opens his house to Oliver Rome after the band hits a breaking point and Jasmine is less than thrilled. Meanwhile, Joel and Peet work closely to finish their project and Amber deals with an extremely painful reality.

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  15. Background image for Nipple Confusion
    7.7/10(213 votes)

    #14 - Nipple Confusion

    S5:E3

    Jasmine and Crosby struggle with the challenges of raising a baby; Julia and Joel are pushed into problematic directions; Sarah turns to Hank for help and comfort.

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  16. Background image for The M Word
    7.7/10(207 votes)

    #15 - The M Word

    S5:E6

    Joel and Julia try to keep everything together; Adam and Kristina ask the family for help as they focus on the campaign trail.

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  17. Background image for Limbo
    7.7/10(188 votes)

    #16 - Limbo

    S5:E17

    Jasmine and Crosby disagree over a crucial point in Aida’s upbringing. Julia finds out some unsettling news about Joel, but then is pleasantly surprised by his final decision. Sarah and Hank continue to work together, but Max is interrupting their flow, which causes Kristina and Adam to intervene.

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  18. Background image for Family Portrait
    7.8/10(276 votes)

    #17 - Family Portrait

    S4:E1

    Before Haddie leaves home for college, the Bravermans gather to take a family portrait. Meanwhile, Adam, Kristina and Max all have a hard time adapting to Haddie going away. Meanwhile, Julia and Joel don't know how to react to the behavior of their newly adopted son and worry about the future of their family. Newlyweds Jasmine and Crosby disagree on how to teach Jabbar about spiritual beliefs. Mark wants to prove to Sarah that he can commit himself to her by changing a family tradition, while she tries to show photographer Hank Rizzoli that she is worth something. Also, Amber tries to get a new job at the recording studio.

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  19. Background image for You Can't Always Get What You Want
    7.8/10(226 votes)

    #18 - You Can't Always Get What You Want

    S4:E9

    Julia struggles with her new role as a stay-at-home mom; a disruptive neighbor threatens the future of the Luncheonette; Mark and Sarah can't agree on relationship and parenting issues.

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  20. Background image for Speaking of Baggage
    7.8/10(212 votes)

    #19 - Speaking of Baggage

    S5:E7

    Kristina tells Amber a story about her relationship with Adam; Drew falls hard for a classmate; Max finds some pictures from Hank and Sarah's past.

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  21. Background image for The Ring
    7.8/10(203 votes)

    #20 - The Ring

    S5:E8

    Zeek gives Sarah advice; unsettling news from Victor's school creates tension in Julia's home; the media discovers skeletons in Kristina's closet; Amber makes a decision that shakes things up with Ryan.

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  22. Background image for You've Got Mold
    7.8/10(185 votes)

    #21 - You've Got Mold

    S5:E14

    Sarah starts her new project with Hank, meanwhile Kristina becomes the community counselor. Crosby discovers mold in his house and Jasmine isn’t pleased. Julia and Joel decide to explain to Sydney and Victor what has been going on.

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  23. Background image for Vegas
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #22 - Vegas

    S6:E1

    Zeek enjoys a birthday trip to Las Vegas. Amber finds it hard to deal with being an adult.

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  24. Background image for In Dreams Begin Responsibilities
    7.9/10(214 votes)

    #23 - In Dreams Begin Responsibilities

    S5:E4

    Another of Adam’s comfort zones is challenged by Kristina’s campaign, while Sarah and Amber struggle to talk to one another about the wedding. Drew tries to get closer to new friend Natalie and Zeek gets a chance to provide big teaching moments to grandkids Sydney and Victor, especially Victor. Crosby handles high-maintenance rockstar Oliver Rome.

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  25. Background image for Let's Be Mad Together
    7.9/10(212 votes)

    #24 - Let's Be Mad Together

    S5:E5

    Joel seeks boundaries with Peet; Adam and Crosby better their business by setting boundaries with the band; Julia and Camille discover they have something in common; Sarah talks to Ryan and Amber.

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  26. Background image for Election Day
    7.9/10(204 votes)

    #25 - Election Day

    S5:E9

    Jasmine and Crosby take advantage of the election as a teaching moment for Jabbar; the band asks Amber to sing guide vocals; Sarah lends Hank a hand.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Aaron Brownstein Must Be Stopped" is the worst rated episode of "Parenthood". It scored 7/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/13/2014. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Waiting Room".