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 season on NBC. Parenthood was one of many failed movie-to-TV adaptations in the fall of 1990 which included Working Girl, Baby Talk, Ferris Bueller and Uncle Buck.
The best episode of "Parenthood" season 1 is "Pilot", rated 6.9/10 from 170 user votes. It was directed by Allan Arkush and written by N/A. "Pilot" aired on 8/20/1990 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "My Dad Can Beat Up Your BMW".
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
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The kids get chicken pox.
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Writer: Joss Whedon
Gil volunteers to help untangle his father's finances; Patty freezes during a ballet recital.
Director: Betty Thomas
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Julie walks out on Tod when she discovers he's planning the formal wedding they never had.
Director: Allan Arkush
Writer: Russ Woody
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
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
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
With the kids away, Gil and Karen anticiapte a romantic 11th anniversary—until Gil's mom shows up on their doorstep.
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A Thanksgiving to remember at the Buckman house.
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Building an outdoor deck makes Gil a hero to Kevin—making it difficult for Gil to quit as he'd like.
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Tod's stripper mother visits; Frank locks horns with Nathan over child-rearing.
Director: Allan Arkush
Writer: Joss Whedon
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