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The Brady Bunch

(Rated TV-G, Comedy, Starring Maureen McCormick, Florence Henderson, Barry Williams, Where to watch: Syndicated, DVD, Download)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Oh, my nose! '70s icon is family-friendly fare.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Sends the message that even when you don't like them, your family is number one. Sure, the kids squabble and get jealous of one another sometimes (particularly Jan of Marcia) -- but it always works out thanks to Mom and Dad.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    The Brady kids go on dates, but they're about as innocent as can be.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Brady Bunch

Parents need to know that although this is one of TV's most iconic shows, modern kids aren't likely to enjoy it as much as their predecessors did. It might seem dull when compared with much of today's flashy, quick-witted, fast-paced kids' TV. But those who give it a chance might find some nice life lessons buried beneath the cheese.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what (and who) should define a family. Parents and step-parents can also discuss the challenges of combining two families. How can new family members find ways to relate to one another? Why is it sometimes hard for kids to accept a step-parent? Do you think the Bradys' family harmony is realistic?
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  1. Teen Reviewer
    Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 3.0

    Funny, in an old-fashioned sort of way.

    I saw the entire series. It is interesting to watch them grow up together. Reccomended.

  2. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    The Brady's Are Disturbingly Happy

    This is a bad show, but it's family friendly, and good message, it basically tells kids that if everyone works together and is disturbingly happy, than it all comes out happitty-doo. It doesn't.

  3. Kid Reviewer
    Age 12
    Lives in Oregon
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Good tv show!!!

    This is a good TV show, and has good morals in all the episodes. Unfortunately in the later episodes, the older brother and sister do have teen and love styles. On the good side, the show shows how the styles change over the 60's, 70's, and 80's. I haven't seen the new movie, but expect it won't be as good as the TV show. I say go ahead and watch it, except watch out for the later episodes and parents should preview the later episodes for younger kids. Good show over all, and is funny because it is a comedy and use sarcasm and funny things to live up to the title "comedy". It's GREAT!!!!!

  4. Kid Reviewer
    Age 9
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  5. Kid Reviewer
    Age 8
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I love it!!!

    It's the best show ever!

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