Parenthood 1990
What is Parenthood?
Parenthood is a television series first released in 1990. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Aug 20, 1990
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 12 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Parenthood is a television series first released in 1990. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by NBC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 12 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A heartfelt comedy-drama that brings the 1989 film’s family dynamics to early‑90s TV.”
- Based on the beloved 1989 film
- Executive produced by acclaimed filmmaker Ron Howard
- Blends humor with sincere family moments
- Only lasted one season, reflecting limited success
- Was considered a failed movie‑to‑TV adaptation in 1990
Watch it if you enjoy early‑90s family sitcoms that mix humor with heartfelt moments.
The series offers light family comedy‑drama suitable for most viewers, with no explicit content.
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Season 1 · 12 episodes
- E1 Pilot Mytharc Aug 20, 1990
- E2 My Dad Can Beat Up Your BMW Core Sep 22, 1990
- E3 The Plague Core Sep 29, 1990
- E4 I Never Invested for My Father Core Oct 6, 1990
- E5 Love Stinks Core Oct 13, 1990
- E6 Cards & Cars Core Oct 20, 1990
- E7 Hollow Halloween Core Oct 27, 1990
- E8 Small Surprises Core Nov 3, 1990
- E9 Take My Parents, Please Core Nov 10, 1990
- E10 Thanksgiving with a T that Rhymes with B that Stands for Basketball Core Nov 19, 1990
- E11 Gil vs. the Deck Mytharc Dec 16, 1990
- E12 Fun for Kids Mytharc Aug 11, 1991
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the 1990 "Parenthood" series?
It is an American comedy‑drama series based on the 1989 film, focusing on family life.
Who was the executive producer?
Ron Howard served as the executive producer of the series.
How many seasons did it run?
The show aired for one season on NBC.
How was the series received?
It was listed among several failed movie‑to‑TV adaptations of fall 1990, indicating limited success.
Is this the same as the 2010 "Parenthood" series?
No; the 1990 series is a separate adaptation from the later 2010 family drama series.
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