According to Jim - TV-PG
Predictable family comedy, but better than some.
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- TV Rating: TV-PG
- Network: ABC
- Cast: James Belushi, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Courtney Thorne-Smith
- Genre: Comedy
- >Available On: DVD
Parents need to know
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.
Message
Social Behavior:
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.
Consumerism:
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
Adults are seen drinking alcoholic beverages in the home, at restaurants and in bars.
Violence
Sex
Comedic references to sex in the context of a married couple.
Language
Some slang, such as description of breasts as "shakers."
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Pam Gelman
Is it any good?
The supporting cast adds extra wackiness to the family dynamic. Cheryl's sister, Dana, played by Kimberly Williams-Paisley, is a high-strung Type A who is climbing the ladder in her career but will always throw in her two cents on what's going wrong in this family. Andy, Cheryl's brother, played by Larry Joe Campbell, is a partner in the design/building business and confidante in many of Jim's antics. Belushi and Campbell expertly use their physical comedic skills and timing to enhance their characters' boyish personalities and the show's slapstick, silly plot lines.
Despite Jim's antics and Cheryl's strong opinions, the bottom line is that their marriage is based on love and respect. This is a marriage that will last. If you're looking for a show to watch with adolescents that's relatively benign and at times gives you a chuckle, here it is. It's an opportunity to learn about a family made up of different personalities and ideas about life who live together, laugh together, get through the day together, and somehow or another make it through in one piece.
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