UP TV Picks Up Parenthood

ATLANTA: UP TV has acquired the off-network rights for the family drama Parenthood, licensing 103 episodes in an agreement with NBCUniversal Television and New Media Distribution.

From Ron Howard and Brian Grazer, and writer/executive producer Jason Katims, Parenthood originally ran for six seasons on NBC. The show now comes to U.S. cable, where it will premiere on May 30 with five episodes. It then settles into UP’s weekly schedule on Mondays, with three episodes from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

“Parenthood is one of the best shows ever created that celebrates the American family,” said Sophia Kelley, the senior VP of programming at UP. “It’s centered on the love, heartbreak and humor that come with the most important relationships you will have in life—your family. The Bravermans deal with real issues and are imperfect, which makes them relatable. They make mistakes and learn, but they’re doing the best they can. They lose and find their way again. And through their ups and downs we’re on that roller coaster with them, rooting for them in each episode.”