Parenthood (Season 1)

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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    Pilot (Episode 1)

    Air date: 1990-08-20

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: 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.

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    My Dad Can Beat Up Your BMW (Episode 2)

    Writer: Joss Whedon

    Air date: 1990-09-22

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: The kids get chicken pox.

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    The Plague (Episode 3)

    Air date: 1990-09-29

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Gil volunteers to help untangle his father's finances; Patty freezes during a ballet recital.

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    I Never Invested for My Father (Episode 4)

    Writer: Russ Woody

    Air date: 1990-10-06

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Julie walks out on Tod when she discovers he's planning the formal wedding they never had.

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    Love Stinks (Episode 5)

    Air date: 1990-10-13

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Gil's jealous when Max prefers to spend time with Grandpa; Helen is attracted to a housepainter who's like an older Tod.

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    Cards & Cars (Episode 6)

    Air date: 1990-10-20

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Gil and Karen's plans for an old-fashioned Hallowe'en make the kids feel dowdy next to their Ninja Turtled friends.

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    Hollow Halloween (Episode 7)

    Writer: Joss Whedon

    Air date: 1990-10-27

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Helen finds Garry kissing a girl in his room; Gil and Karen try to get rid of a pesky raccoon.

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    Small Surprises (Episode 8)

    Air date: 1990-11-03

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: With the kids away, Gil and Karen anticiapte a romantic 11th anniversary—until Gil's mom shows up on their doorstep.

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    Take My Parents, Please (Episode 9)

    Air date: 1990-11-10

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: A Thanksgiving to remember at the Buckman house.

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    Thanksgiving with a T that Rhymes with B that Stands for Basketball (Episode 10)

    Air date: 1990-11-19

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Building an outdoor deck makes Gil a hero to Kevin—making it difficult for Gil to quit as he'd like.

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    Gil vs. the Deck (Episode 11)

    Writer: Joss Whedon

    Air date: 1990-12-16

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Tod's stripper mother visits; Frank locks horns with Nathan over child-rearing.

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    Fun for Kids (Episode 12)

    Air date: 1991-08-11

    Runtime: 30 min

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