TV series

Parenthood

Name: Parenthood
Released: 1990
Cast: Ken Ober, Mary Jackson, Leonardo DiCaprio, William Windom, Ed Begley Jr.

1990–1991· 1 season· 30 min episodes★ 5.8Ended

On NBC — From Universal Television

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

california big family middle class

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upAug 20, 1990 · 30 min
Synopsis
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.
E2 My Dad Can Beat Up Your BMWSep 22, 1990 · 30 min
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The kids get chicken pox.
E3 The PlagueSep 29, 1990 · 30 min
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Gil volunteers to help untangle his father's finances; Patty freezes during a ballet recital.
E4 I Never Invested for My FatherOct 6, 1990 · 30 min
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Julie walks out on Tod when she discovers he's planning the formal wedding they never had.
E5 Love StinksOct 13, 1990 · 30 min
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Gil's jealous when Max prefers to spend time with Grandpa; Helen is attracted to a housepainter who's like an older Tod.
E6 Cards & CarsOct 20, 1990 · 30 min
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Gil and Karen's plans for an old-fashioned Hallowe'en make the kids feel dowdy next to their Ninja Turtled friends.
E7 Hollow HalloweenOct 27, 1990 · 30 min
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Helen finds Garry kissing a girl in his room; Gil and Karen try to get rid of a pesky raccoon.
E8 Small SurprisesNov 3, 1990 · 30 min
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With the kids away, Gil and Karen anticiapte a romantic 11th anniversaryâ€”until Gil's mom shows up on their doorstep.
E9 Take My Parents, PleaseNov 10, 1990 · 30 min
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A Thanksgiving to remember at the Buckman house.
E10 Thanksgiving with a T that Rhymes with B that Stands for BasketballNov 19, 1990 · 30 min
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Building an outdoor deck makes Gil a hero to Kevinâ€”making it difficult for Gil to quit as he'd like.
E11 Gil vs. the DeckDec 16, 1990 · 30 min
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Tod's stripper mother visits; Frank locks horns with Nathan over child-rearing.
E12 Fun for KidsAug 11, 1991 · 30 min