Baywatch
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 12. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Hit '90s lifeguard series is cheesy, jiggly fun.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 12–14
The good stuff
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Baywatch
Parents need to know that this 1990s lifeguard series owes much of its popularity to good-looking cast members wearing short swim trunks and cleavage-revealing bathing suits. While the show's sexual innuendo is fairly tame compared to today's standards, it's still a bit iffy for young kids. Some of the drowning scenes might be a bit scary to watch, too, and serious subjects like safety, alcohol addiction, and specific medical disorders are touched on. On the plus side, the show offers some positive messages about leadership, teamwork, and parenthood.
Read our full review by Melissa Camacho
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what made this show so popular in its heyday -- particularly internationally, where it was a huge hit. Why do some American shows have more appeal for viewers outside of the United States than others? Which of today's U.S. shows do you think have "global appeal"? Families can also discuss what it really takes to be a professional lifeguard. What kind of training do lifeguards undergo before they can patrol beaches and pools? Does this show do a good job representing what a lifeguard's job is really like? Why or why not?

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