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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Parenthood Season 6 Episode 8 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Parenthood Season 6 Episode 3 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Parenthood Season 6 Episode 4 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Parenthood Season 6 Episode 6 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Parenthood Season 6 Episode 7 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Parenthood Season 6 Episode 11 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Parenthood Season 6 Episode 2 - Happy Birthday, Zeek
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Parenthood Season 6 Episode 5 - The Scale of Affection Is Fluid
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jesse Zwick

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  9. Parenthood Season 6 Episode 9 - Lean In
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #9 - Lean In

    S6:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jesse Zwick

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  10. Parenthood Season 6 Episode 12 - We Made It Through the Night
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #10 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 2 - All Aboard Who's Coming Aboard
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #11 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Parenthood Season 6 Episode 1 - Vegas
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Vegas

    S6:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Parenthood Season 1 Episode 10 - Namaste No More
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Namaste No More

    S1:E10

    When Crosby and Jasmine's relationship heats up, they have to decide how to explain it to Jabbar. Elsewhere, Adam and Kristina are on the search for friends but find that the process is more difficult than they thought. Sarah learns about Zeek's financial problems. Meanwhile, Julia becomes the new coach of Sydney's soccer team and Haddie goes to Amber for advice when her boyfriend starts pressuring her into having sex.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Parenthood Season 2 Episode 8 - If This Boat Is A Rockin'
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #14 - If This Boat Is A Rockin'

    S2:E8

    Adam confronts a man in defense of Max. Crosby and Jasmine delve into domestic discussions, beginning with the selling of Crosby's boat. Meanwhile, Sarah and Gordon spend an afternoon together, which carries on until sunrise the next morning, creating tension with Amber and Drew. Elsewhere, Haddie discovers intriguing information about Alex.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Parenthood Season 2 Episode 9 - Put Yourself Out There
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Put Yourself Out There

    S2:E9

    Sarah convinces Amber to meet with an important colleague of Gordon's. Meanwhile, Kristina frantically attempts to obtain a birthday invite for troublesome Max. Camille takes a class with the man she once had an affair with, making Zeke jealous. Elsewhere, Crosby and Joel band together to direct Jabbar's school play. Haddie's relationship with an unexpected love interest deepens.

    Director:Patrick R. Norris
    Writers:Jason Katims, Bridget Carpenter

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  16. Parenthood Season 2 Episode 12 - Meet the New Boss
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Meet the New Boss

    S2:E12

    Adam tries to cope with the idea of a new boss and is concerned about the stability of his job. Kristina tries winning Haddie over as she seeks comfort in Amber when she realizes her parents refuse to accept her decision. Meanwhile, Crosby is attempting to overcome a few obstacles of his own as a coordinator of a kindergarten performance at Jabbar’s school. Amber is taking on the challenge of performing at an open mic night, but she is surprised by who her biggest critic is.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Parenthood Season 3 Episode 1 - I Don't Want to Do This Without You
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #17 - I Don't Want to Do This Without You

    S3:E1

    Sarah approaches her 40th birthday and turns to Mr. Cyr for support in the Season 3 premiere. Meanwhile, Amber takes a step toward independence; Adam worries about providing for his family and considers joining Crosby for a business opportunity; the adoption process frustrates Julia; and Alex shares a secret with Julia.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Parenthood Season 3 Episode 6 - Tales from the Luncheonette
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Tales from the Luncheonette

    S3:E6

    Kristina takes on too much; Adam and Crosby try to impress Cee Lo Green with their new studio; Mark worries about Seth's role in Sarah's life; Zeek creates doubts for Julia and Joel; and Drew takes steps to advance things with Amy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Parenthood Season 3 Episode 7 - Forced Family Fun
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Forced Family Fun

    S3:E7

    Kristina plans a family night but it doesn't go as she expected. Crosby fears Jasmine's date will replace him as Jabbar's dad. Julia steps in Zoe's life and Zeek continues to question Sarah's involvement with Seth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Parenthood Season 3 Episode 8 - In-Between
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #20 - In-Between

    S3:E8

    Amber gets a taste of what her mother had to deal with when she decides to let Seth stay with her. Adam tries to get physical with Kristina while Crosby struggles to come to terms with the idea of another man in Jabbar's life. Drew and Amy decide to take a step forward in their relationship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Parenthood Season 3 Episode 16 - Tough Love
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Tough Love

    S3:E16

    Julia struggles to detach herself from getting too involved in Zoe's life, Kristina reacts to Amber and Bob Little's plans to go off on a weekend business trip together and Max tries to use his Asperger's as an excuse to get out of P.E. Meanwhile, Sarah and Mark's plan to have a baby elicits an unexpected reaction from Drew.

    Director:Lawrence Trilling
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 3 - Nipple Confusion
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #22 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Parenthood Season 6 Episode 10 - How Did We Get Here?
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #23 - How Did We Get Here?

    S6:E10

    Zeek is rushed to the hospital and the entire family hurries to his side. As Adam and Crosby nervously await news of Zeek's health, a serious emergency at The Luncheonette pulls them away. At the hospital, Joel sticks by Julia, offering unwavering support, and further blurring the lines of their relationship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Parenthood Season 1 Episode 4 - Whassup
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #24 - Whassup

    S1:E4

    Adam and Kristina use questionable tactics to find out about Haddie's secret relationship. Sarah doesn't know how to talk to Drew when he starts showing signs of becoming a man. Meanwhile, Jabbar has a little accident while under Crosby's watch and Julia and Joel are hesitant to let Amber baby-sit for them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 1 - It Has to Be Now
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #25 - It Has to Be Now

    S5:E1

    Jasmine and Crosby’s unnamed newborn causes quite a stir in their house and serves as a Braverman family magnet. While Adam and Kristina reset their life after her cancer ordeal, she quickly decides to take on another kind of fight, and Joel and Julia face personal and professional challenges. Hank moves back to town, unbeknownst to Sarah and Amber welcomes her soldier boyfriend home.

    Director:Lawrence Trilling
    Writer:Unknown

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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".