Matt Lauria Confirmed for Parenthood Season 5
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You can put away your Save Ryan signs, Parenthood fans. NBC and Jason Katims have been listening.
On the heels of April's Season 5 renewal, TV Line confirms that Matt Lauria will return to the NBC drama this fall, appearing in approximately half of the already-ordered 22 episodes.
The former Friday Night Lights star captured the hearts of viewers last year as Ryan, with the character getting involved closely with Mae Whitman's Amber.
NBC (pleasantly) surprised many in April when it picked up Parenthood for a full fifth season.
It will premiere on Thursday, September 26 at 10/9 and we also know that Ray Romano will reprise the role of Hank on at least a dozen installments.
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