I am 13 and I love this show! Some people may not understand some of it, but most teens will understand the main plot. And probably all adults will. Some messages are bad and I am concerned about getting drunk. There are some sex but it is mainly just references. Some messages may be inappropriate, but mainly from people besides the main character. Legal loopholes and getting around the law is an issue. But overall this is a good show for teens.
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Arrested Development
(Rated TV-MA, Comedy, Starring Jeffrey Tambor, Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Where to watch: Fox, Syndicated, DVD, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15. -
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Common Sense says
Brilliant, innovative comedy for mature viewers.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Arrested Development
Parents need to know that despite its brilliance, this show is wholly inappropriate for kids. The show features mature issues that include lying, stealing, cheating, adultery, implied nudity, drinking, pill-popping, driving under the influence, prison breaks, kissing cousins, embezzling, illegitimate children, jokes at the expense of gay men, Christians, people of color, and the disabled, and all around crooked behavior.
Read our full review by Marjorie Kase
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
OK For Teens and Older
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
for the right tweener and older
My son, then 11, and I watched the whole series. Both of us really enjoyed it. I thought it was a bit dark but ok for him. It's very funny and well done.
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Negative role models
Best tv show. very clever and and funny.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Smart Comedy
I saw this show the first time it hit the air (03) and have loved it since. If your 13 year old can enjoy this hsow then congratulations: you've raised quite a culturally sophisticated kid. Some sexual humor but nothing to explicit. Swearing is bleeped for the most part. Great odd-ball characters.
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
The second funniest show I have ever seen!
This is a very funny show, it has alot of whit and charm that you don't find in many sitcoms these days, it dose have some issues though: 1. Some comic violence, but nothing graphic or frightening. 2. Some sexual conntent, nudity is blured out, Gob has sex wth many wemon, but all of it is implied, some other sexual jokes and refrences. 3. Language can be strong including: sc--w, a-s, d--n, h--l, b--ch, F--k and S--t are bleeped though. 4. Some drug use and refrences. So overall this is a very funny show for teens!
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