My whole family loves it, and I have a handwriting analysis kit. We usually watch it in our family room.
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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring William L. Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, Where to watch: CBS, DVD, Download)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 15. -
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Common Sense says
Science prevails in mature, top-rated crime show.
updated 04.03.09
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–18
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Parents need to know that this popular crime show features strong doses of graphic violence, as well as lots of blood, drug use, and sexual situations. Although the series' focus is on solving crimes and seeking justice, the violence is sometimes gratuitous. Character development is much less important than depicting the crimes; as a consequence, the show lacks a certain emotional resonance.
Read our full review by Sierra Filucci
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about why the show repeatedly focuses on abuse against vulnerable people. Is this a reflection of reality? How do kids feel when they see gory images, even in the context of scientific discovery? Another angle of discussion could focus on the science depicted in the show. What fascinates kids about the methods the investigators use to solve the crimes? Do you think the show's use of technology is realistic?
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Lives in PennsylvaniaI rate this title on for age 8 and give itIt's very good
I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it- Lives inI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
It's no wonder CSI is the number one tv show in the world
There's nothing bad about the show from the starting down to the ending.
- Lives in New JerseyI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Kinda stupid but interesting...
Nothing any of the CSI's do is realistic, first of all. And there's so many gruesome deaths and the CSI's themselves sometimes have such disgusting personal lives that it's almost silly. Furthermore, none of their technology is real. On the other hand, it is an entertaining show.
- Lives in MarylandI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Awesome show!
This is a great show, but sometimes i wish I hadnt seen a specific episode. People are constantly getting raped, dismembered, stabbed, shot, and all that good stuff.
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