The WORST episodes of Parenthood (2010)
Every episode of Parenthood (2010) ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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 - May God Bless and Keep You Always
Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/29/2015
In the excitement of her big day, Sarah surrounds herself with the original Braverman clan. Meanwhile, Hank approaches Zeek for his blessing and asks Drew for a special favor. Amber adjusts to life as a new mom with a little help from her grandparents. Julia and Joel get a phone call that forces a life-changing decision. Max gets his first job, while Crosby and Adam reach an understanding about the Luncheonette. Kristina presents Adam with a new plan for the future of Chambers Academy, and for their family.
#2 - We Made It Through the Night
Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/22/2015
Camille and Zeek make a decision concerning Zeek's health. Sarah makes a big decision and shares some good news with her dad. Adam and Crosby clash over differing business opinions, and Adam stands his ground, deepening the tension between the brothers. Amber rushes to the hospital with labor pains, and the Bravermans flock to her side.
#3 - Let's Go Home
Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/15/2015
Zeek and Camille discover a bundle of old rolls of film, and they ask Max to develop the mysterious photos. Sarah overanalyzes Hank’s offer with Julia, and the sisters spew their relationship fears. Adam decides the future of the Luncheonette with Crosby, but Jasmine unexpectedly intervenes.
#4 - How Did We Get Here?
Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/8/2015
Zeek is rushed to the hospital and the entire family hurries to his side. As Adam and Crosby nervously await news of Zeek's health, a serious emergency at The Luncheonette pulls them away. At the hospital, Joel sticks by Julia, offering unwavering support, and further blurring the lines of their relationship.
#5 - Lean In
Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/20/2014
Tension between Dylan and Max reaches a fever pitch at the Chambers' Academy Open House. Kristina and Adam find themselves tangled in the conflict. Hank is thrilled to see Ruby excited about her school play, but an unexpected encounter with Mark Cyr rocks the boat. Meanwhile, Zeek recruits Drew for help with a secret mission.
#6 - These Are the Times We Live In
Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/6/2014
Amber hopes to prove herself as a future mother when she agrees to babysit Max and Nora, but the results are disastrous. Sarah comes to Amber's side for support. Joel and Julia make strides toward a final decision on their relationship. Hank has a heart-to-heart with Sandy, who is surprised and moved by how Hank has grown. Meanwhile, Drew is guilted into hanging out with Zeek, and an unexpected adventure draws Drew away from his studies.
#7 - Too Big to Fail
Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/30/2014
Business is slow at the Luncheonette, and Crosby feels the financial pressure. He fears that he'll disappoint Jabbar until Jasmine comes to the rescue. Hank and Sarah plan an ill-fated game night that fails to win over Ruby, but Amber steps up to help. Drew must declare a major, and he confronts the practical realities of choosing a career.
#8 - The Scale of Affection Is Fluid
Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2014
Max gathers intel on his new friend in search of common ground. Though Kristina fears he'll get his heart broken, he is more determined than ever to pursue this new relationship -- especially after some botched advice from Adam. Amber makes an unexpected connection and finds herself smitten. Julia's new love interest shows up at the family BBQ and runs into Joel. Crosby lets loose with Zeek and Jasmine grows concerned about her husband.
#9 - A Potpourri of Freaks
Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2014
Max meets a new friend who means more to him than Kristina and Adam initially expect. After an awkward run-in with Sandy, Sarah tries to understand her place in Ruby's life, and conflict-averse Hank must test out his diplomacy skills. Julia and Joel fear that the uncertainty of their separation is harming their children. Crosby tries to avert crisis at the Lunchonette by chasing down Oliver, who has gone off-the-grid.
#10 - Happy Birthday, Zeek
Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2014
Kristina tries to meet the individual needs of her students, and the school's lunch vendor quits suddenly; Zeek must make a decision about his health; Sarah struggles with her feelings about Amber's news.
#11 - Vegas
Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2014
Sarah takes Zeek on a birthday trip to Las Vegas; facing a life change, Amber struggles to navigate adulthood; the family helps Adam and Kristina prepare their charter school for opening.
#12 - Fraud Alert
Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/27/2014
Joel and Sarah celebrate their accomplishments; Adam takes Max on an adventure to cheer him up after a field trip gone wrong; Amber surprises Sydney and Victor.
#13 - The Offer
Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/20/2014
Old feelings of abandonment resurface when Joel gets confused about where to pick up Victor; Sarah anxiously waits for a response on her final project; Amber encourages Drew to take his life back.
#14 - Road Trip
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/3/2012
Zeek decides to go on a road trip to visit his mother for her 86th birthday and the whole family tags along. However, the disaster bound trip doesn't prove as troublesome as the birthday girl.
#15 - Solace
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/11/2010
Zeek makes his presence known while crashing with Adam and Kristina. Elsewhere, Camille focuses on her art instead of focusing on her husband. Trying to get her father out of debt, Julia enlists the help of her old college flame much to Joel's chagrin. Meanwhile, Amber feels guilty about betraying Haddie and Crosby thinks about settling down with Jasmine and Jabbar.
#16 - Cold Feet
Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/3/2014
Zeek and Camille come to an agreement about the house; Julia throws herself into helping Kristina and Adam as she struggles with her own personal life; Sarah learns what her kids have been up to.
#17 - The Enchanting Mr. Knight
Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/6/2014
Kristina starts a new adventure; while Amber encourages Drew to move on, Julia has a difficult time letting go of her past; Sarah considers an offer from Carl; Hank makes a confession.
#18 - Jump Ball
Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/16/2014
Not everyone attends Camille's welcome home party; Joel spends long hours away from Julia; Hank confronts his problems.
#19 - A House Divided
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/1/2011
Kristina refuses to accept Haddie’s, relationship with Alex, causing her to move in with her grandparents. Sarah puts her foot down at work and demands a higher salary to pay for Amber’s tuition. Meanwhile, Max makes a camping trip with Zeek extremely difficult. Julia throws a bachelorette party for Jasmine welcoming her to the Braverman tribe, while Adam gets more than he bargained for during a meeting with Crosby, shocking the entire family.
#20 - Just Smile
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/10/2012
Crosby is frustrated when Adam unexpectedly steals the spotlight for a local newspaper's piece on the Luncheonette. Meanwhile, Amber struggles in a new job and Sarah becomes overwhelmed with thoughts of having a baby. Also, Julia and Joel try to resist interfering in Zoe's personal life.
#21 - Mr. Honesty
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/22/2011
An inappropriate moment at work disrupts Adam and Kristina’s marriage. Meanwhile, Crosby and Jasmine reconnect after clearing up Jabbar’s misunderstanding of their relationship. In an attempt to boost his college applications, Drew seeks out extracurricular activities and Amber is uncertain about her future. Also, a meeting with Zoe’s boyfriend may jeopardize Julia and Joel’s adoption plan.
#22 - Namaste No More
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/4/2010
When Crosby and Jasmine's relationship heats up, they have to decide how to explain it to Jabbar. Elsewhere, Adam and Kristina are on the search for friends but find that the process is more difficult than they thought. Sarah learns about Zeek's financial problems. Meanwhile, Julia becomes the new coach of Sydney's soccer team and Haddie goes to Amber for advice when her boyfriend starts pressuring her into having sex.
#23 - Forced Family Fun
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/1/2011
Kristina plans a family night but it doesn't go as she expected. Crosby fears Jasmine's date will replace him as Jabbar's dad. Julia steps in Zoe's life and Zeek continues to question Sarah's involvement with Seth.
#24 - Man Versus Possum
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/9/2010
Adam and Kristina try to cope with their son's Asperger's Syndrome. Sarah is job hunting with the help of Zeek that pushes her to dream big. Meanwhile, Crosby bonds with his son and Julia deals with a difficult mom from Sydney's school.
#25 - Perchance to Dream
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/27/2010
Kristina is excited by the opportunity to help an old acquaintance run for Lieutenant Governor in Sacramento, but doesn't feel hip enough among the young generation of campaign workers. Meanwhile, Jasmine and Crosby agree to go on an official date.