Reality TV for the Whole Family

In the world of reality TV, the controversial shows tend to grab most of the headlines. But for every Jersey Shore, there's an Amazing Race -- reality shows you can watch with your kids, rather than sneak them in as guilty pleasures after bedtime. Check out some of our favorite reality picks for the whole family.

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  • The Dog Whisperer Review
    The Dog Whisperer

    Doggie therapy that's fun for the whole family.
    AGE
    7
     
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  • Hollywood Treasure Review
    Hollywood Treasure
    Fascinating hunt for Tinseltown gems is fun family viewing.
    AGE
    8
     
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  • Flying Wild Alaska Review
    Flying Wild Alaska

    Alaska family pilots unfriendly skies in warm reality show.
    AGE
    9
     
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  • Dancing with the Stars Review
    Dancing with the Stars

    High-kicking series has cross-generational appeal.
    AGE
    10
     
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  • Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Review
    Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
    Interesting and dramatic ... for a reality show.
    AGE
    10
     
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  • Iron Chef America Review
    Iron Chef America

    Fun food battle features creative chefs and great food.
    AGE
    10
     
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  • The Incredible Dr. Pol Review
    The Incredible Dr. Pol

    Rural vet's life is positive entertainment for older kids.
    AGE
    10
     
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  • Dirty Jobs Review
    Dirty Jobs

    Ick and shtick will appeal to older tweens and up.
    AGE
    11
     
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  • Born to Dance Review
    Born to Dance

    Dance contest pushes contestants with positive messages.
    AGE
    12
     
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  • The Glee Project Review
    The Glee Project

    Glee-inspired reality contest is inclusive and inspiring.
    AGE
    13
     
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  • This American Life Review
    This American Life
    Compelling true stories from all walks of life.
    AGE
    14
     
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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
Learning ratings
Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
Good: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
Fair: Somewhat engaging, okay learning approach.
Not for Learning: Not recommended for learning.
Not for Kids: Not age-appropriate for kids; not recommended for learning.
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