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Blue's Clues

(Rated TV-Y, Children, cartoons, & animation, Where to watch: Nickelodeon, DVD, Download)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 3; suggested age 3.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Engaging fun for young ones (and parents, too!).

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 3 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Joe, the show's human host, never condescends when speaking to his young friends.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Blue's Clues

Parents need to know that this educational show has a playful, energetic feeling and no content to worry about. The human host, Joe, interacts admirably with his friends on the show and at home, and Blue is a smart, loyal companion.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about whether Blue is an imaginary friend or a real dog. Can imaginary friends be as much fun as Blue? What kind of things would Blue say to Joe if she could talk all the time?
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  1. Kid Reviewer
    Age 10
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

      • My highlights are:
      • Educational
      • Positive messages
      • Good role models

      This show shows you how to know stuff. No bossing around.

    • Kid Reviewer
      Age 10
      Lives in New York
      I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

      Face

      Anyone born in or before 1997 that watched nick jr remember Face?He was usually blue or yellow,and can be seen on youtube here:www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mNCnEuf6cM !I loved Face when i was little just wondering is he still on nick jr?He'd come out and play liitle games with kids,or would see blue and say wanna meet my new friend?she's a puppy named blue(same form blue's clues)blue would lick face who would say up next is blues clues or whatever other show was on next.

    • Kid Reviewer
      Age 8
      Lives in
      I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

      i liked it!

      i used to like it when i was about 6 or 5 that episode with the baby joe made me laugh! i thought the part when the first showed the baby joe laughing was funny! i was 8 when i watched just like i'm 8 now!

    • Kid Reviewer
      Age 11
      Lives in New York
      I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

      ruh-roo

      when steve left the show was ruined till 2005 when blue had a baby brother(speckles)steve is now a wannabe elvis......

    • Teen Reviewer
      Age 15
      Lives in New York
      I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

      Boring!

      I just want to say that this show bores me to death.

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