With just six episodes left in the season, the storylines in NBC's "Parenthood" are getting intense, leaving fans in great anticipation about what's to come.

The underlying theme in the last episode, "These Are the Times We Live In," seemed to focus on realizations as Amber faced the difficult reality of what it means to be a parent. In the meantime, Hank realized the harmful effect that Asperger's has had in his relationships, and Drew realized that he should show his appreciation for his grandfather, reports Entertainment Weekly.

The episode also ended with a major cliffhanger as Joel showed up at Julia's doorstep professing his undying love for her and promising to fight to save their marriage. Ironically, earlier that night, Julia and Chris spent the night drinking wine and talking. He also dropped a few hints that he wanted to sleep over, although Julia told him it was best for him to leave.

In Thursday's episode, which is titled "Aaron Brownstein Must Be Stopped," Max will ask Dylan to be his girlfriend, only to discover her making out with another guy. Meanwhile, in order to help out with their financial expenses, Jasmine will get a job.

The promo video also teases that Ruby will betray Hank's trust by throwing a house party, while Amber appears to either go into labor or suffer from pregnancy complications.

According to AceShowBiz, the official synopsis reads as follows:

"After a heartbreaking discovery, Max (Max Burkholder) wages a propaganda campaign against another Chambers Academy student. Kristina (Monica Potter) shields Max from punishment at school, but she can't save him from the pain of young love. Amidst financial troubles at the Luncheonette, Jasmine (Joy Bryant) takes a job to support her family, and Crosby (Dax Shepard) feels like a failure. Hank (Ray Romano) must put his foot down when Ruby (Courtney Grosbeck) abuses his trust. Amber (Mae Whitman) suffers some pregnancy pains with Crosby by her side."

On Nov. 7, "Parenthood" celebrated its 100th episode with a party and an elaborate inedible cake. During the celebration, show creator Jason Katims opened up to ExtraTV.com about the series finale.

"My goal for this final season from the first day I got in with the writers until the last day on the set will be to try to make this season great and give this show the ending it deserves," he said. "We are trying to give every character on the show, everybody on our cast a story an ending and we are trying to really give a sense of resolution without feeling like it is tied up too neatly."

He also dropped hints about Joel and Julia's tumultuous marriage, saying, "What we will do by the end of the season is resolve the Joel and Julia issue one way or another."

Season 6 Episode 6 of "Parenthood," "Aaron Brownstein Must Be Stopped," airs on Thursday, Nov. 13, on NBC.

Watch the trailer video below.

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