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The Worst Episodes of Parenthood

Every episode of Parenthood ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Parenthood!

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A journey like no other, full of risk and reward. David Attenborough tells stories of dedication, ingenuity and sacrifice as animals embark on an epic challenge – being a parent.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Parenthood Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Parenthood Season 1 Episode 2 - Oceans
    7.8/10(31 votes)

    #2 - Oceans

    S1:E2

    Parenting in the ocean is rare, and demands dedication and intelligence. From navigating the reef, to teaching their young to hunt giants, these parents have the most remarkable strategies on Earth.

    Director:Jeff Wilson
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Parenthood Season 1 Episode 1 - The Greatest Adventure
    8.1/10(39 votes)

    #3 - The Greatest Adventure

    S1:E1

    A journey like no other – full of moments of joy and danger. For animal parents in the wild, the stakes could not be higher, with success ensuring the future of life on our planet.

    Director:Jeff Wilson
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Parenthood Season 1 Episode 3 - Grasslands
    8.2/10(32 votes)

    #4 - Grasslands

    S1:E3

    Parents must constantly balance risk and reward when raising young in open grasslands. Whilst abundant grass promises plentiful food and places to call home, this alone cannot guarantee success.

    Director:Jeff Wilson
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Parenthood Season 1 Episode 4 - Freshwater
    8.2/10(28 votes)

    #5 - Freshwater

    S1:E4

    Water is essential to all life on Earth but too much or too little can be disastrous. Parents must master timing, to overcome freshwater’s constant change and successfully raise the next generation.

    Director:Jeff Wilson
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Parenthood Season 1 Episode 5 - Jungles
    8.3/10(24 votes)

    #6 - Jungles

    S1:E5

    Raising young in the complex world of jungles requires ingenuity. Parents must become masters of their environment and learn to exploit every opportunity through determination and teamwork.

    Director:Jeff Wilson
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 6" is the worst rated episode of "Parenthood". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/7/2025. This episode scored 7.8 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Oceans".