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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Arrested Development
(Rated TV-MA, Comedy, Starring Jeffrey Tambor, Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Where to watch: Fox, Syndicated, DVD, Download)
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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.
updated 07.04.08
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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Lives in MichiganI rate this title on for age 14 and give itThe second funniest show I have ever seen!
- Lives in TexasI rate this title on for age 14 and give it
something i forgot to add in
I noticed Common Sense gave it a TV-MA rating. This is completely false. The first season is TV-PG and the Second and Third are TV-14
- Lives in TexasI rate this title on for age 14 and give it
Best comedy to ever grace network television with it's presence
This show is rife sarcasm, irony, wit, and character quarks. There are many references to sex and drugs, most of which will fly over most kids heads. This show is also full of terrible people who rarely take the opportunity redeem themselves. Even though the one genuinely good character is often morally conflicted, it's all in the name of humor. i would recommend this show for anyone 14 and up. By the way, canceling this show was Fox's biggest mistake.
- Lives inI rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it
An incredible show, but incredibly inappropriate!
Well, for starters, it is a shame this show got cancelled. This show was just hilarious. However, wholly inappropriate for anyone under the age of fifteen. The themes are very mature, but for mature viewers this show is such a treat. I've got to say, commonsense hit the nail on the head for this one. Know your kid. The language is frequent. Although the f**k's are bleeped over, it is still ver obvious what they are saying. There is A TON of sexuality, much too much for anyone under the age of fifteen. I suggest this show is appropriate for mature teens 15 and up.
- Lives in FloridaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
BEST SHOW EVER
Hmm, interesting. I didn't even know it was TV-MA. I would have said TV-14. Anyways, every single episode of AD is hilarious, but if you don't watch it in sequence it might confuse you or not be funny to you. I can't wait for the AD movie. I heard all of the cast is coming back and the movie is currently in production and is expected to come out in 2009. Whats with TV-MA? COME ON! Favorite Part: (Takes off Disguise). "I'm Gene Parmesan." Lucille: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
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