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The Worst Episodes of Parenthood

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

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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Parenthood Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
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    #1 - 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.

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Parenthood Season 1 Episode 2 - My Dad Can Beat Up Your BMW
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    #2 - My Dad Can Beat Up Your BMW

    S1:E2

    The kids get chicken pox.

    Director:Unknown

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  3. Parenthood Season 1 Episode 3 - The Plague
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    #3 - The Plague

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Betty Thomas
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Parenthood Season 1 Episode 4 - I Never Invested for My Father
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    #4 - 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.

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writer:Russ Woody

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  5. Parenthood Season 1 Episode 5 - Love Stinks
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    #5 - 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.

    Director:Alan Myerson
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Parenthood Season 1 Episode 6 - Cards & Cars
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    #6 - 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.

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Parenthood Season 1 Episode 7 - Hollow Halloween
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    #7 - Hollow Halloween

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Unknown

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  9. Parenthood Season 1 Episode 8 - Small Surprises
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    #8 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Parenthood Season 1 Episode 9 - Take My Parents, Please
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    #9 - Take My Parents, Please

    S1:E9

    A Thanksgiving to remember at the Buckman house.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Parenthood Season 1 Episode 10 - Thanksgiving with a T that Rhymes with B that Stands for Basketball
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    #10 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Parenthood Season 1 Episode 11 - Gil vs. the Deck
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    #11 - Gil vs. the Deck

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Allan Arkush

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  13. Parenthood Season 1 Episode 12 - Fun for Kids
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    #12 - Fun for Kids

    S1:E12

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "Parenthood". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Allan Arkush and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/20/1990. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "My Dad Can Beat Up Your BMW".