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According to Jim

(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring James Belushi, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Where to watch: ABC, DVD)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Predictable family comedy, but better than some.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    While the mom chooses to be home with kids and the dad is the breadwinner, they play equals roles in raising their children through discussion and negotiation.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Comedic references to sex in the context of a married couple.
  • Language:

    Some slang, such as description of breasts as "shakers."
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Adults are seen drinking alcoholic beverages in the home, at restaurants and in bars.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About According to Jim

Parents need to know that this comedy is about as tame a family sitcom as one will find on television today. There are references to sex, but they tend to be in the comedic context of the main married couple. Most characters are white.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about whether or not the family dynamic presented here is realistic. Are situation comedies supposed to mirror real-life situations or merely serve as an escape? They could also talk about why family comedies like this show are so predictable.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 4.0

    Good but flawsw not for under 10

    It's good has some clever righting but has some poop humor. Its a little different from the Simpsons Homer and Peter are the same Stewie talks Maggie does not Marge lois same. The rest are the same eccept for Chris and Bart.http

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 5.0

    I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!

    this is my favorite show and is one show that the whole family enjoys to watch and is definitely entertaining

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 3.0

    Funny, but inconsistent

    I enjoy watching "According to Jim", but this show is inconsistent with content appropriate for family viewing. Some episodes are clean enough to give the impression that this show is family-friendly, while others (like the ABC finale "Cabin Boys") are iffy enough to make this show look like the next "Married with Children". If you plan on letting little ones watch "Jim", I would definitely preview the episode before letting them watch. If you're a "Jim" fan, look out for the remaining episodes of season 8 in syndication.

  4. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    this sho

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 4.0

    i LAUGHED!!! it is a funny family show

    This show is kind of funny, but sometimes it does have stuff children should not hear or watch.

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