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.
According to Jim
(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring James Belushi, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Where to watch: ABC, DVD)Most Recent Reviews
Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Funny, but inconsistent
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
this sho
- I 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.
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Predictable, Which Is A Good Thing
The CSM review said the show was "predictable". In today's world of shock television, that's a good thing. According To Jim portrays a healthy family relationship and pokes fun at married life. While the show wouldn't interest younger viewers, you don't have to change the channel if they're in the room.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
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
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!
this is my favorite show and is one show that the whole family enjoys to watch and is definitely entertaining
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
I was really disappointed not just by this show, but by the CSM review of it. All the main characters are white. Yes, the review mentions this in passing, but then disregards it. It certainly doesn't challenge any gender roles- the "man of the house" and his decisions generallly over-rule his wife's. In short, while there may be nothing inherently offensive about it to a mainstream audience, Life According to Jim only reinforces traditionally sexist, borderline racist views. I also found it predictable and unentertaining. Not worth watching.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Pretty good show
I watch it and think it is pretty funny.
