It's forensic anthropology, so there are some gory bodies. There is sex in some episodes, some violence, and cussing. No big deal though.
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Bones
(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring David Boreanaz, Emily Deschanel, Michaela Conlin, Where to watch: Fox, TNT, Syndicated, DVD, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 15. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
CSI-light. For older teens.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Bones
Parents need to know that since this show is about a forensic anthropologist, many scenes show dead bodies -- some of which are quite grisly. Light sexual discussions take place both jokingly and seriously. Scenes feature fights, guns, and deaths. The characters' interpersonal relationships can get somewhat soap opera-like, but the tone is light overall.
Read our full review by David Gurney
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about gender politics in the workplace, the effects of work on people's personal lives, and crime-solving strategies. Is the potential for romance between Bones and Booth appropriate, given that they work together? What are the potential real-life issues involved in a workplace romance? Also, how does this show compare to other crime dramas? Does its lighter tone make it easier to take the scenes of dead bodies? Why or why not?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
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Amazing show if the dead bodies don't phase you
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give it
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Love the characters to death
Vibrant, successful and compelling characters make this show what it is. If you don't like fake decomposing bodies or guts, you'll have to look elsewhere.....
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
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Love it, watch the new season on fox at 8 on thursdays its really good!
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
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- Good role models
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i love this series. the fact the two main actors frequently direct it is great andd i think that apart from the dead bodies the overall humor and the characters are brilliant. (the dead bodies dont bother me)
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