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(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Starring Fred Willard, Kelsey Grammer, Patricia Heaton, Where to watch: Fox, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Sitcom veterans earn laughs despite stereotypes.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The main characters are selfish, ambitious, and sometimes obnoxious people (with hearts of gold, naturally). The cast is mostly Caucasian, though one character plays up her Latina heritage to gain advantages. Other characters are somewhat stereotyped (a sportscaster who makes sexist jokes, etc.).
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Lots of sexual innuendo. One character throws herself at another, making constant comments about her body, underwear, etc. Discussion about sex, specifically about a sex act from the past.
  • Language:

    Occasional use of words like "ass" and "hell."
  • Consumerism:

    Mac computer visible.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some social drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Back to You

Parents need to know that the characters in this office sitcom aren't always pleasant -- including the main character, who can be quite self-involved and obnoxious. Some characters fall into stereotypical categories, like the sportscaster who makes sexist jokes, and the weatherperson who uses her sexuality and ethnicity to gain popularity. Fairly strong sexual innuendo and other jokes are standard fare, as are words like "ass" and "hell" and some social drinking.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about stereotypes. Are they always wrong, or can they be used to point out the error of assuming that certain people always act certain ways? How does this show use stereotypes? Families can also discuss workplace etiquette. How do you do a job well and treat colleagues with respect? If you have a problem with someone you work with, how should you handle it? Is it ever OK to yell at or belittle a co-worker (or a classmate or a friend)?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    With the big names, not up to par with expectations...

    Don't get me wrong, this is a hilarious show in the vein of Everybody Loves Raymond mixed with Two and a Half Men, but with Patricia Heaton, Kelsey Grammer, and Fred Willard, I was expecting more humor. Give this a shot or two, but nothing more and nothing less.

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 3.0

    I laughed

    This a funny adult show. Ok for older teens.

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