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Celebrity Family Feud

(Rated TV-PG, Game shows, Starring Al Roker, Where to watch: NBC)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Star-studded spin on classic a bit iffy for kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 10–14

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Many of the game topics infer references to sex, drinking, having affairs, and other iffy behavior. Some celebrities seem to enjoy flaunting their star status. On the plus side, the contestants' winnings are given to charity, so greed isn't an issue. And while there's a fair amount of playful banter among the teams, it's all in good fun.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Lots of innuendos (in at least one instance, sex is described as a way to "quiet a man down") and use of slang references like "booty" and "Mr. Winky." More graphic references are edited out. Some female contestants wear revealing clothing.
  • Language:

    Words like "jackass" are infrequently used as answers to survey questions.
  • Consumerism:

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

    No consumption shown, but references to drinking and booze are common.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Celebrity Family Feud

Parents need to know that this star-studded version of the classic game show Family Feud often references sex or encourages contestants to mention it with suggestive survey topics (like "something that's wet and slippery"). Some women wear (and flaunt) revealing clothing, and slang anatomical terms like "booty" and "Mr. Winky" are used -- though words like "penis" are edited. There are also frequent references to alcohol, but no one's actually shown drinking. Some celebrity contestants come across as shallow and self-absorbed, and the show itself often feels like a platform for their fame, which greatly overshadows the game's charitable angle.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about it would be like to be famous. How do you think people who are famous view themselves and their status? What burdens and privileges accompany fame? How are celebrities perceived in our culture? What makes a person famous? Why do we revere stars so much? What do you think it's like to be related to a celebrity? How would it affect your life? Also, why do you think the families on this show chose to play the game? Do you think it's primarily for charity or primarily to get more time in the spotlight? Or both?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    Fun Version of family feud!!!!!!!

    Celebrity Family Feud is funny and I loved the star-studded cast that the show is played each week.

  2. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    Like It!

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 3.0

    OK for older tweens

    I'm surprised the premiere didn't receive a TV-PG DL rating with its infrequent suggestive dialogue. It was irresponsible of NBC to rate it TV-PG L with a very suggestive reference like "slippery and hard to hold onto". I liked it though, especially when Raven-Symone's team appeared. If you like the syndicated "Family Feud", which airs on many MyNetworkTV affiliates and on ion, you will more than likely enjoy this primetime version. Just watch out for any objectionable content in future episodes.

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