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 in the fall of 1990 which included Working Girl, Baby Talk, Ferris Bueller and Uncle Buck.
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1990 - Parenthood TV Show Intro
Cast
Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Pilot
20-08-199030mGarry 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...
- Ep 2
2.My Dad Can Beat Up Your BMW
22-09-199030mThe kids get chicken pox.
- Ep 3
3.The Plague
29-09-199030mGil volunteers to help untangle his father's finances; Patty freezes during a ballet recital.
- Ep 4
4.I Never Invested for My Father
06-10-199030mJulie walks out on Tod when she discovers he's planning the formal wedding they never had.
- Ep 5
5.Love Stinks
13-10-199030mGil's jealous when Max prefers to spend time with Grandpa; Helen is attracted to a housepainter who's like an older Tod.
- Ep 6
6.Cards & Cars
20-10-199030mGil and Karen's plans for an old-fashioned Hallowe'en make the kids feel dowdy next to their Ninja Turtled friends.
- Ep 7
7.Hollow Halloween
27-10-199030mHelen finds Garry kissing a girl in his room; Gil and Karen try to get rid of a pesky raccoon.
- Ep 8
8.Small Surprises
03-11-199030mWith the kids away, Gil and Karen anticiapte a romantic 11th anniversary—until Gil's mom shows up on their doorstep.
- Ep 9
9.Take My Parents, Please
10-11-199030mA Thanksgiving to remember at the Buckman house.
- Ep 10
10.Thanksgiving with a T that Rhymes with B that Stands for Basketball
19-11-199030mBuilding an outdoor deck makes Gil a hero to Kevin—making it difficult for Gil to quit as he'd like.
- Ep 11
11.Gil vs. the Deck
16-12-199030mTod's stripper mother visits; Frank locks horns with Nathan over child-rearing.
- Ep 12
12.Fun for Kids
11-08-199130m
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