Hey Arnold!
(Rated TV-Y7, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Spencer Klein, Dan Castellaneta, Jamil Walker Smith, Where to watch: Nicktoons, DVD, Online)
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Common Sense says
Strong storytelling and characters -- kids OK.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Hey Arnold! was written by Sarah Wenk
Parents need to know that the situations in this series are zany, but the characters' responses are realistic and consistent. The main character is mellow, accepting, and cheerful -- making him a good role model. Another character has a big crush on him and tries to hide it with bullying behavior. Some mild language -- "crap," "football head."
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What’s the Story?
The central character in the aptly named HEY ARNOLD! is a big-city fourth-grader with a head shaped like a football who has to deal with life's ups and downs. He lives with his grandparents in a rundown boarding house but has a fantastic room -- a perfect getaway from the house's odd residents. His best friends include the eternally cool Gerald and tough cookie Helga -- who often bullies Arnold to hide her crush on him.
Is It Any Good?
Arnold's own personality is cool and relaxed, which is a nice change from the near-hysterical characters in much children's programming. The show is well-written, with simple stories that make valuable points. At the end of each episode, there's a real sense that viewers have gotten to know the characters in a meaningful way.
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Most Recent Reviews
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
Hey Arnold!
IT was and IT is a good show. Love it.
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Alright for little kids, perfect for tweens
I like this show, and it will keep kids young and older entertained.
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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- Educational
- Good role models
the one nicktoon that can teach anybody
this is one of the best cause arnold aways looks on the bright side and stay postive on diffrent situtions and he also teaches to help people in need
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Ratings at a Glance
| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 50% | of parents say it's educational |
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