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Les Parents

Les Parents is a Quebec television sitcom that began in 2008.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Les Parents is a Quebec television sitcom that began in 2008. It follows Louis-Paul and Nathalie Parent as they navigate family life with their three sons, Thomas, Olivier and Zacharie. The series is a French-language Canadian comedy noted for its family-oriented humour.

Premise

The series follows Louis-Paul Parent, Nathalie, and their three sons as they deal with everyday family situations. Its tone is described as humorous and light, with an emphasis on the challenges of parenting.

Production

Les Parents was created by Jacques Davidts and produced in Quebec. It aired on ICI Radio-Canada Télé and became available in home-video and streaming formats.

Cast and characters

The principal family includes Anne Dorval as Nathalie, Daniel Brière as Louis-Paul, and the children portrayed by younger cast members. The ensemble also includes recurring supporting characters such as family friends and grandparents.

Release and reception

The series began in 2008, and a first-season compilation was later classified for domestic distribution in Quebec. It has been described by distributors as a family-oriented comedy.

Key facts

  • Les Parents is a Quebec sitcom centered on the Parent family’s daily life.
  • The series was created by Jacques Davidts and first aired in 2008.
  • It stars Anne Dorval, Daniel Brière and Joey Scarpellino.
  • The show is set in a French-speaking Canadian context and is part of Quebec television production.
  • A compilation of the first season was classified in Quebec in 2009 as a 460-minute television release.
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Canadian context

Les Parents is a Quebec-made French-language television comedy that aired in Canada on ICI Radio-Canada Télé and reflects Quebec family life and humour.

Frequently asked questions

What is Les Parents?
Les Parents is a Quebec French-language sitcom about the everyday life of a family with three sons.
Who created Les Parents?
The series was created by Jacques Davidts.
When did Les Parents first air?
It first aired in 2008.
Where is Les Parents from?
It is a Canadian production from Quebec.
Who stars in Les Parents?
The main cast includes Anne Dorval, Daniel Brière and Joey Scarpellino.

References

  1. Gouvernement du Québec — https://repertoire.cinema.mcc.gouv.qc.ca/film/les-parent-saison-1-311837/
    Supports: Title, genre, year, national origin, runtime, language, production, cast, and Quebec classification details.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6461714/
    Supports: 2008 release, French language, Belgium origin for a different documentary titled Les Parents.
  3. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Parent
    Supports: Series title, creator, genre, country, network, season and episode counts.
  4. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/ca/show/les-parent/umc.cmc.728f93gp0a5enckezv6gyij6s?l=fr
    Supports: Series premise and character names.
  5. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/70250996
    Supports: Series premise, cast, and Canadian sitcom categorization.