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The Worst Episodes of Parenthood

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Parenthood Season 2 Episode 2 - No Good Deed
    7.5/10(308 votes)

    S2:E2

    Adam and Sarah struggle to find balance between personal and professional life, while Julia deals with the delicate balance of social structure for six-year-olds. Crosby learns about the difficulties of being a father.

    Director:Lawrence Trilling
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Parenthood Season 2 Episode 12 - Meet the New Boss
    7.5/10(279 votes)

    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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  3. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 2 - All Aboard Who's Coming Aboard
    7.5/10(239 votes)

    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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  4. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 16 - The Enchanting Mr. Knight
    7.5/10(209 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Parenthood Season 6 Episode 8 - Aaron Brownstein Must Be Stopped
    7.5/10(221 votes)

    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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  6. Parenthood Season 2 Episode 9 - Put Yourself Out There
    7.6/10(307 votes)

    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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  7. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 3 - Nipple Confusion
    7.6/10(226 votes)

    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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  8. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 12 - Stay a Little Longer
    7.6/10(223 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 17 - Limbo
    7.6/10(213 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Parenthood Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.7/10(643 votes)

    S1:E1

    We are introduced to the very unique Braveman family. Single mom Sarah, and her two kids Amber and Drew, are moving back home with Sarah's parents Zeek and Camille. Julia, Sarah's sister and complete opposite is a successful attorney trying to do both, work and motherhood, alongside her stay-at-home husband, Joel. Sarah's younger brother, Crosby is a commitment-phobe who must accept adult responsabilities when his old flame Jasmine shows up with a kid. Meanwhile, the older sibling of the Bravemans, Adam, his wife Kristina and their teenage daughter Haddie learn that their little boy, Max has Asperger's Syndrome. Although each sibling has its own problems, this reunion may be the push they needed to help each other with the challenges that every family faces while raising children and starting over.

    Director:Thomas Schlamme
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Parenthood Season 1 Episode 2 - Man Versus Possum
    7.7/10(455 votes)

    S1:E2

    Adam and Kristina try to cope with their son's Asperger's Syndrome. Sarah is job hunting with the help of Zeek that pushes her to dream big. Meanwhile, Crosby bonds with his son and Julia deals with a difficult mom from Sydney's school.

    Director:Lawrence Trilling
    Writer:Jason Katims

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  12. Parenthood Season 1 Episode 9 - Perchance to Dream
    7.7/10(347 votes)

    S1:E9

    Kristina is excited by the opportunity to help an old acquaintance run for Lieutenant Governor in Sacramento, but doesn't feel hip enough among the young generation of campaign workers. Meanwhile, Jasmine and Crosby agree to go on an official date.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Parenthood Season 1 Episode 10 - Namaste No More
    7.7/10(347 votes)

    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 1 - I Hear You, I See You
    7.7/10(328 votes)

    S2:E1

    Kristina tries to teach Haddie how to drive while Adam tries to find a balance between his work and personal life. Joel and Julia must explain the birds and the bees to Sydney. Zeek works with Joel to fix a leaky roof in the guest house.

    Director:Lawrence Trilling
    Writer:Jason Katims

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  15. Parenthood Season 2 Episode 19 - Take the Leap
    7.7/10(268 votes)

    S2:E19

    Kristina and Adam have a surprise meeting with the principal of Max's school; Jasmine and Crosby become nostalgic for their past; Julia and Joel receive upsetting news.

    Director:Andrew Bernstein
    Writers:Jason Katims, David Hudgins

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  16. Parenthood Season 3 Episode 1 - I Don't Want to Do This Without You
    7.7/10(287 votes)

    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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  17. Parenthood Season 3 Episode 7 - Forced Family Fun
    7.7/10(250 votes)

    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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  18. Parenthood Season 4 Episode 9 - You Can't Always Get What You Want
    7.7/10(235 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 6 - The M Word
    7.7/10(219 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 7 - Speaking of Baggage
    7.7/10(224 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Parenthood Season 5 Episode 8 - The Ring
    7.7/10(216 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Parenthood Season 6 Episode 4 - A Potpourri of Freaks
    7.7/10(227 votes)

    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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  23. Parenthood Season 1 Episode 3 - The Deep End of the Pool
    7.8/10(420 votes)

    S1:E3

    After Max gets kicked out of school, Adam and Kristina explore the best educational options for their son. Sarah hits a wall when she ends things with Jim and succumbs to car problems. Meanwhile, Crosby spends a fun-filled day with Jabbar and Julia realizes that she’s missing out on her daughter’s life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Parenthood Season 1 Episode 4 - Whassup
    7.8/10(412 votes)

    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 1 Episode 7 - What's Goin' On Down There?
    7.8/10(364 votes)

    S1:E7

    Sarah and Amber are both attracted to Amber's teacher, while Crosby tries to have a romantic moment with Valerie, but because he can't leave Jabbar alone too long the moment doesn't turn out that well. Meanwhile Julia thinks about doing pro bono work, but she's sure that her boss will not approve it. While Adam really needs a break from everyone.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"No Good Deed" is the worst rated episode of "Parenthood". It scored 7.5/10 based on 308 votes. Directed by Lawrence Trilling and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/21/2010. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Meet the New Boss".