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The Best Episodes of Parenthood Season 1

Every episode of Parenthood Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Parenthood Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Parenthood Season 1

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...

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  1. 8.0/10(171 votes)

    #1 - Thanksgiving with a T that Rhymes with B that Stands for Basketball

    S1:E10

    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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  2. 7.3/10(174 votes)

    #2 - Cards & Cars

    S1:E6

    Gil and Karen's plans for an old-fashioned Hallowe'en make the kids feel dowdy next to their Ninja Turtled friends.

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    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writer:N/A
  3. 7.2/10(174 votes)

    #3 - Fun for Kids

    S1:E12

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  4. 7.1/10(179 votes)

    #4 - The Plague

    S1:E3

    Gil volunteers to help untangle his father's finances; Patty freezes during a ballet recital.

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    Director:Betty Thomas
    Writer:N/A
  5. 7.1/10(172 votes)

    #5 - I Never Invested for My Father

    S1:E4

    Julie walks out on Tod when she discovers he's planning the formal wedding they never had.

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    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writer:Russ Woody
  6. 7.1/10(176 votes)

    #6 - Gil vs. the Deck

    S1:E11

    Tod's stripper mother visits; Frank locks horns with Nathan over child-rearing.

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    Director:Allan Arkush
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  8. 7.0/10(179 votes)

    #7 - My Dad Can Beat Up Your BMW

    S1:E2

    The kids get chicken pox.

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  9. 6.9/10(171 votes)

    #8 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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.

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    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writer:N/A
  10. 6.9/10(178 votes)

    #9 - Small Surprises

    S1:E8

    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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  11. 6.8/10(176 votes)

    #10 - Love Stinks

    S1:E5

    Gil's jealous when Max prefers to spend time with Grandpa; Helen is attracted to a housepainter who's like an older Tod.

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    Director:Alan Myerson
    Writer:N/A
  12. 6.6/10(169 votes)

    #11 - Take My Parents, Please

    S1:E9

    A Thanksgiving to remember at the Buckman house.

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  13. 6.5/10(171 votes)

    #12 - Hollow Halloween

    S1:E7

    Helen finds Garry kissing a girl in his room; Gil and Karen try to get rid of a pesky raccoon.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Thanksgiving with a T that Rhymes with B that Stands for Basketball" is the best rated episode of "Parenthood" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 171 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/19/1990. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Cards & Cars".