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Campus Ladies

(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Starring Christen Sussin, Carrie Aizley, Derek Carter, Where to watch: Oxygen, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Mad misadventures of middle-aged college co-eds.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The Ladies have been close friends since childhood and are supportive of and loyal to each other. Choosing to go to college is empowering, but the focus is more on experiencing campus social life than education. Some of the college pranks encourage hitting, shoplifting, and other problematic behavior. The show pokes fun at serious issues, including race, religion, and disabilities.
  • Violence:

    Some minor pushing and shoving, mostly for comic value. Paige punches people in the face as part of a dare.
  • Sex:

    Some scenes include kissing and making out. Frequent references to sex and sexual organs; bedroom scenes are sometimes part of the comedy sequences. The Ladies (and younger co-eds) are sometimes featured in their underwear, including thongs (pubic hair is visible). The Ladies are caught "peeping" at boys in a locker room. Barri has sported an S&M outfit.
  • Language:

    Frequent use of words like "bitch," "tits," and "ass."
  • Consumerism:

    Rotating celebrity guest stars, including Jane Kaczmarek, Penny Marshall, Megan Mullally, Jason Alexander, and Sean Hayes.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Frequent consumption of alcohol, especially beer. Some experimentation with illegal drugs.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Campus Ladies

Parents need to know that this sitcom is about middle-aged female college students who place more importance on an active social life than academics. Behavior often associated with college dorm life -- including drinking, sex, and substance abuse -- is central to the show. Parents also need to know that while the show isn't ultimately malicious or mean-spirited, it often pokes fun at sensitive issues like race, religion and the physical and mental disabilities.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the realities of college life. How much pressure is there on college students to drink, do drugs, and have sex? Do you think dorm life is really the way it's presented on TV and in the movies? If not, why do you think it gets exaggerated? Families can also talk about big life changes. Is it ever too late to start something new -- like going back to school, trying a new hobby, or changing careers?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    One of the funniest shows I have ever seen!!

    I'm 13 and recently got TiVo. I was looking through shows and I saw Campus Ladies, I was intrigued and decided to record it to see what it was like. I found myself actually laughing out loud! Which is sometime I rarely ever do with TV. These ladies are hilarious. Yes, I know there is a little bit of sex in there but i mean just ignore it! That makes the show a whole lot funnier! I mean parents, would you rather have your kids watch Flavor of Love [one of my favorite shows] or this show. I recommend this for ages 13+!

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