Show summary:
Based on the 1989 film of the same name, 'Parenthood' is an hour long comedy-drama produced by Jason Katims and Ron Howard. The show addresses the modern challenges of raising kids in this post-technological world, addressing issues that affect both kids and parents.
The family gather to celebrate a big event in the Season 3 finale; Julia and Joel try to recover from the stress of the adoption process; Crosby and Adam make a decision about the Luncheonette; and Sarah comes to a co...
Julia and Joel prepare for the birth of their son; Sarah considers moving to New York with Mark; an offer is made on the Luncheonette; and Jasmine and Crosby come to terms with the past during a camping trip with Jabb...
Drew discovers Sarah and Mark's plan to have a baby; Julia tries to put distance between herself and Zoe; Kristina learns that Amber and Bob are planning to take a business trip together; and Max tries to get out of g...
Drew discovers Sarah and Mark's plan to have a baby; Julia tries to put distance between herself and Zoe; Kristina learns that Amber and Bob are planning to take a business trip together; and Max tries to get out of g...
Mark and Sarah consider having a baby; Amber lands a promotion but worries she's not qualified for the job; Adam and Crosby don't see eye-to-eye over their business strategy; Julia and Joel second-guess their adoption...
Zeek receives surprising medical news; Crosby starts a new relationship; Amber is puzzled by her boss's behavior; Julia worries that Zoe will change her mind; and Adam and Kristina crunch numbers for Haddie's college ...
Adam receives attention from a local newspaper, leaving Crosby feeling left out; Amber tries to adapt to a new job; Sarah considers having another child; Julia and Joel receive important papers.
Seeking his mother’s approval, Zeek demands the entire family caravan on a road trip where they encounter many road blocks along the way. While spending time on the road, Adam connects with Haddie, Sarah confronts an ...
A frazzled Kristina and Adam put Max's safety in danger; Amber receives a new opportunity; Crosby and Jasmine try to make sense of their complicated relationship; Julia puts some distance between herself and Zoe; Sara...
Adam's marriage suffers after an inappropriate encounter at work; Crosby and Jasmine help Jabbar come to terms with their relationship; Drew considers new activities to give a boost to his college applications; Amber ...
Sydney acts out during a game of charades, making Joel and Julia worry they've spoiled her. Elsewhere, Adam and Crosby land a new client; Adam has an uncomfortable run-in with Rachel (Alexandra Daddario); Kristina fre...
Seth stays with Amber after his release from rehab, but the arrangement soon wears on her; Adam and Kristina try to restart their sex life after Nora's birth; Crosby worries about Jabbar having a new father figure; an...
Kristina takes on too much; Adam and Crosby try to impress Cee Lo Green (who makes a cameo) with their new studio; Mark worries about Seth's role in Sarah's life; Zeek creates doubts for Julia and Joel; and Drew takes...
Kristina goes to the hospital with unlikely company; Julia and Joel receive good news; Crosby is bothered by Jasmine's dates; Seth (John Corbett) returns and could put a damper on Sarah's relationship with Mark; and A...
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 ne...
Amber enjoys her independence, while Sarah tries to maintain a connection to her daughter; Jasmine starts dating and wonders about her role in the family; Kristina frets over Crosby and Adam's new venture; Alex has go...
Max goes to public school, a move that worries Kristina; Sarah and Mark's relationship progresses while Haddie and Alex's takes a hit; the stress of adoption takes a toll on Julia; and Adam rethinks his career path
Sarah approaches her 40th birthday and turns to Mr. Cyr for support in the Season 3 premiere. Meanwhile, Amber takes a step toward independence; Adam worries about providing for his family and considers joining Crosby...
Amber is in an accident; Adam finds Max's behavior troubling; Julia helps a woman deliver a baby; Kristina offers support to Haddie; Crosby wants Jasmine to visit.
Amber quits her job and starts down a destructive past; Crosby asks Joel for help with Jasmine; overhearing a disturbing phone call strains Kristina and Adam's relationship with Haddie.
Crosby tries to get Jasmine back; Adam worries about Haddie going to prom with Alex; Sarah works on her script.
Kristina and Adam have a surprise meeting with the principal of Max's school; Jasmine and Crosby become nostalgic for their past; Julia and Joel receive upsetting news; one of Zeek's friends (Richard Dreyfuss) is inte...
Adam and Kristina struggle with talking to Max about his Asperger's syndrome; Sarah looks to a former flame for help with a project; Crosby tries to fix things with Jasmine; Julia and Joel prepare to celebrate their a...
Crosby faces the consequences of a mistake he made; Adam is annoyed with Alex's frequent visits; Drew receives disappointing news.
Adam and Kristina plan a birthday party for Max; Jasmine and Crosby face an issue that could change their relationship; Drew's bond with Seth (John Corbett) grows.
Haddie makes a brave decision; Crosby and Jasmine hit a rough patch in their relationship; Drew surprises his mom with some news.
Kristina can't accept Haddie's relationship with Alex; Sarah demands a higher salary; Julia plans a bachelorette party for Jasmine; Adam's meeting with Crosby leads to a surprise.
Kristina and Adam catch Haddie sneaking around with Alex; Drew informs Sarah she needs to sell $500 worth of gift-wrap; Jabbar has a bad case of stage fright before the school play.
Adam worries about the stability of his job; Haddie seeks comfort in Amber when her parents refuse to accept her decision; Crosby works to coordinate a performance at Jabbar's school; Amber performs at an open mic nig...
Crosby has difficulties teaching Jabbar to pick up after himself; Drew is caught drinking; Adam and Kristina get to know Alex over dinner; Joel and Julia talk to Sydney about death.
Adam receives surprising news; Amber and Camille bond while preparing Thanksgiving dinner; Julia tries to make pies.
Sarah persuades Amber to meet with one of Gordon's important colleagues; Camille takes a class with a man she had an affair with; Haddie's relationship with an unexpected love interest progresses.
Adam comes to Max's defense; Sarah explores her relationship with Gordon (William Baldwin), creating tension with Drew and Amber; Haddie makes a discovery about Alex (Michael B. Jordan).
Adam is forced to make a decision that will change the company's future; Jabbar has a surprising reaction to Crosby and Jasmine's news; Amber's incessant partying causes conflict with Sarah.
Zeek tries to go overboard with the family's Halloween celebration; Adam and Kristina are nervous about Max's new plans for the holiday; Sarah confronts Gordon about their kiss.
Kristina asks Adam to go with her to an Asperger's support group; Gordon (William Baldwin) makes an unexpected decision after Sarah's performance at the shoe booth exceeds expectations; Camille and Zeek take ballroom ...
Kristina schedules a date night with Adam to try to keep their marriage alive; Sarah offers Drew advice about love; Haddie runs for student council president; Crosby learns an important lesson about being a father.
A new friend at work helps Sarah impress Amber; Julia pushes Joel for another baby; Adam struggles with his relationship with Max.
Adam arranges for Sarah to take an internship at his company; Kristina babysits for Suze (Amanda Foreman) as she deals with her divorce; Julia makes a play date for Sydney; Jasmine and Crosby debate over where Jabbar ...
Adam is overwhelmed with increasing demands from his boss (William Baldwin) and family needs; Sarah searches for a career path; Crosby gets ready for a visit from Jabbar and Jasmine; Haddie learns to drive.
Sarah meets with Mr. Cyr (Jason Ritter) to discuss Amber; Crosby must decide if he will stay with his old family or move in with his new one; Zeek tries to win Camille back.
Sarah and Adam argue about their daughters' behavior; Jasmine auditions for a New York dance company.
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 co...
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 though...
Kristina goes back to work, leaving Adam in charge of the household for the weekend; Sarah runs into an ex; Crosby and Jasmine go on a real date.
Amber's ex-boyfriend arrives from Fresno, putting the family on alert; Zeek takes Adam on a road trip for father-son bonding; Julia and Joel fear that Sydney may suffer from Asperger's.
Adam tries to spend more time with his family; Sarah's relationship with Mr. Cyr exceeds her expectations; Kristina and Julia re-evaluate their career choices.
Kristina's constant worrying affects her love life; Max starts working with a young behavioral aide (Minka Kelly); Sarah debates whether she should go out with Amber's teacher; Crosby tries to get the courage to tell ...
Drew helps Adam out when Max re-joins the baseball team; Sarah makes friends with Amber's English teacher (Jason Ritter); Julia tries to teach Sydney to stand up for herself.
Adam and Kristina try to investigate Haddie's secret relationship; Jabbar has an accident under Crosby's watch.
Max is kicked out of school; Sarah breaks up with Jim; Crosby and Jabbar spend a fun day together; Julia thinks she is missing out on her daughter's life.
Zeek encourages Sarah to dream big while she searches for a job; Crosby and his newly discovered son bond; a mother from Sydney's school aggravates Julia.
We are introduced to the very unique Braveman family. Single mom Sarah, and her two kids Amber and Drew, are moving back home with Sarah's parents Zeek and Camille. Julia, Sarah's sister and complete opposite is a suc...