The BEST episodes of Parenthood (2010)
Every episode of Parenthood (2010) ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Parenthood (2010)!
This contemporary re-imagining of the blockbuster 1989 film depicts the colorful and imperfect Braverman family: four grown siblings sharing the headaches, heartaches and joy of being parents. When Sarah Braverman, a financially strapped single mother, returns home to her parents and siblings in Berkeley, California after packing up her Fresno apartment and uprooting her two inconvenienced kids, Amber and Drew, she is greeted by her opinionated father, Zeek, and strong mother, Camille, who are privately dealing with their own marital issues. As Sarah is reunited with her siblings — sister Julia and brothers Crosby and Adam — all struggling with issues of their own, it’s clear that the Braverman reunion is just what they need to face the everyday challenges of modern family life.
#1 - The Waiting Room
Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2014
Camille and the kids anxiously await news about Zeek. Julia confronts Joel about their relationship status. Amber decides to face her future and Drew supports her. Sarah tries to bond with Ruby and finds herself in a sticky blended family situation. When the Luncheonette gets some unfortunate news, work pressures mount atop all the family stress, and Adam is in worst-case-scenario mode. Emotionally wracked Crosby seeks an escape.
#2 - The Pontiac
Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/17/2014
Haddie comes home for the summer, while Adam and Crosby reminisce about their childhood and also reenact some childish antics. Amber reunites with Ryan and struggles to let him go, meanwhile Sarah finally addresses Hank’s request. Victor conquers his fears and Julia and Joel are there to support him, while Zeek surprises him with a driving lesson. Drew realizes a mistake and goes after what he wants.
#3 - Nipple Confusion
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2013
Jasmine and Crosby struggle with the challenges of raising a baby; Julia and Joel are pushed into problematic directions; Sarah turns to Hank for help and comfort.
#4 - In Dreams Begin Responsibilities
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2013
Kristina's campaign challenges Adam's comfort zone; Sarah and Amber try to talk about the wedding; Drew works to get closer to Natalie; Zeek gets the opportunity to provide teaching moments to his grandchildren; Crosby deals with a difficult star.
#5 - The M Word
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2013
Joel and Julia try to keep everything together; Adam and Kristina ask the family for help as they focus on the campaign trail.
#6 - Election Day
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/21/2013
Jasmine and Crosby take advantage of the election as a teaching moment for Jabbar; the band asks Amber to sing guide vocals; Sarah lends Hank a hand.
#7 - Let's Be Mad Together
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2013
Joel seeks boundaries with Peet; Adam and Crosby better their business by setting boundaries with the band; Julia and Camille discover they have something in common; Sarah talks to Ryan and Amber.
#8 - The Ring
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/14/2013
Zeek gives Sarah advice; unsettling news from Victor's school creates tension in Julia's home; the media discovers skeletons in Kristina's closet; Amber makes a decision that shakes things up with Ryan.
#9 - There's Something I Need to Tell You...
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/9/2012
Kristina shares her health news with the family; Joel is nervous as Victor plays in his first baseball game; Sarah is caught in a tender moment with Hank.
#10 - What to My Wondering Eyes
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/11/2012
Kristina and Adam are faced with a health scare; Jasmine and Crosby celebrate their first Christmas as a family; Sarah feels torn between Mark and Hank; Ryan and Amber have relationship problems.
#11 - New Plan
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/5/2011
Crosby decides to try and get Jasmine back. Meanwhile, Adam worries about Haddie and Alex going to her prom together. Sarah works on her play script.
#12 - Clear Skies From Here on Out
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/4/2011
Zeek lands a commercial, while Camille ponders her own achievements; Crosby and Adam don't see eye-to-eye over a parenting issue; Drew's first date goes awry; Jabbar and Max clash; Sarah and Mark take things to the next level while Haddie and Alex grow apart.
#13 - It Has to Be Now
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2013
The new Braverman baby causes a stir; Kristina takes on another kind of fight; Joel and Julia face challenges; Hank returns; Amber's boyfriend returns home.
#14 - Aaron Brownstein Must Be Stopped
Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/13/2014
After a heartbreaking discovery, Max wages a propaganda campaign against another Chambers Academy student. Kristina shields Max from punishment at school, but she can't save him from the pain of young love. Amidst financial troubles at the Luncheonette, Jasmine takes a job to support her family, and Crosby feels like a failure. Hank must put his foot down when Ruby abuses his trust. Amber suffers some pregnancy pains with Crosby by her side.
#15 - I'm Still Here
Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/10/2014
Crosby finds himself in a tough housing situation and reaches out to Joel for help. Julia musters up the courage to talk with Sarah about her current situation. Kristina receives some devastating news and puts all her energy into fighting for the charter school, meanwhile Amber also hears of unsettling news and Hank steps up to the plate.
#16 - Limbo
Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/13/2014
Jasmine and Crosby butt heads over how to raise Aida; news about Joel troubles Julia; Kristina and Adam intervene when Max interrupts Sarah and Hank's work flow.
#17 - All That's Left Is the Hugging
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/12/2013
Amber confronts Ryan about an issue; Drew asks Crosby for advice on girls; Adam shows support for Kristina.
#18 - Speaking of Baggage
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/2013
Kristina tells Amber a story about her relationship with Adam; Drew falls hard for a classmate; Max finds some pictures from Hank and Sarah's past.
#19 - Tough Love
Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/14/2012
Julia struggles to detach herself from getting too involved in Zoe's life, Kristina reacts to Amber and Bob Little's plans to go off on a weekend business trip together and Max tries to use his Asperger's as an excuse to get out of P.E. Meanwhile, Sarah and Mark's plan to have a baby elicits an unexpected reaction from Drew.
#20 - Sore Loser
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/15/2011
During an intense game of Braverman charades, Joel and Julia come to the realization they may have spoiled Sydney. Meanwhile, Adam and Crosby celebrate a new client at The Luncheonette and Adam experiences an awkward moment with Rachel. Also, Kristina is concerned about Max's new friends at school, and Drew reaps the consequences of disobeying Sarah's rules.
#21 - Remember Me, I'm the One Who Loves You
Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/21/2012
#22 - Small Victories
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/8/2013
When Drew and Amy receive life-changing news, Mark expresses his concerns to Sarah; Crosby becomes impatient with his mother-in-law; Joel and Julia question their parenting abilities.
#23 - Seven Names
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/26/2010
Adam makes a tough business decision during a financial upheaval; Jabbar surprises Jasmine and Crosby with his reaction to their announcement about the future; Sarah confronts Amber about her partying while also dealing with issues at work; and Camille and Haddie perform community service
#24 - Happy Thanksgiving
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/23/2010
Adam fears his future, and he is torn between his job and family after surprising news from Gordon. While preparing Thanksgiving dinner, Camille and Amber share a bonding moment. Meanwhile, Drew feels uncomfortable about his mom, bringing Gordon to dinner. Crosby tries to impress his future mother-in-law. Elsewhere, Julia tries to embrace her domestic side by making pies for dinner, but snaps at Sydney.
#25 - Stay a Little Longer
Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/9/2014
Sarah receives good news about a job; Jasmine is less than thrilled when Crosby opens his home to Oliver Rome, whose band has reached a breaking point; Amber is faced with a painful reality.