this is my favorite show and is one show that the whole family enjoys to watch and is definitely entertaining
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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)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13. -
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Common Sense says
Predictable family comedy, but better than some.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13 and Up
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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.
Read our full review by Pam Gelman
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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Lives in OhioI rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itI LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!
- Lives in TexasI rate this title on for age 13 and give it
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.
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- Lives in TexasI rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
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.
- Lives inI rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
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