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Is Parenthood coming back?

Parenthood (2025) — nature on BBC iPlayer

The answer: Status unknown — no confirmed return date.
Parenthood poster
Genre
Nature
Network / streamer
BBC iPlayer
Premiered
August 3, 2025
Runtime
~57 min per episode
TVMaze rating
8.0 / 10
1season
5episodes
8.0/ 10

About Parenthood

Parenthood's return is unconfirmed. The show last aired on August 3, 2025, with its final episode of the first season. There is no scheduled date for a new season or episode at this time.

Parenthood is a nature documentary series that first premiered in 2025 on BBC iPlayer. It explores the various strategies and behaviors that animal parents use to ensure the survival of their offspring. The series showcases extraordinary scenes, such as Orcas teaching their young to hunt Blue Whales, orangutans showing their offspring how to make their beds, and Hippo families navigating the dangers of the African night.

The series features narration by David Attenborough and has a runtime of 57 minutes per episode. The first season consisted of five episodes, providing a detailed look into the high-stakes world of animal parenting and the lengths animals go to protect their young. It received a rating of 8 on TVMaze.

Parenthood episode schedule

5 aired

Aired · 5

DateEp.Title
August 3, 2025 S1·E5 Jungles
August 3, 2025 S1·E4 Freshwater
August 3, 2025 S1·E3 Grasslands
August 3, 2025 S1·E2 Oceans
August 3, 2025 S1·E1 The Greatest Adventure

Parenthood cast

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