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Cops

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Burt Lancaster, Harry Newman, Where to watch: Fox, Syndicated, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Suspects caught on tape. Too violent for kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The officers usually act admirably, but sometimes they seem to be showing off for the cameras. We see officers and suspects of all races and both sexes.
  • Violence:

    Lots of domestic violence. Fights, stabbings, robberies, car chases, etc. Sometimes the officers use lots of force, and suspects occasionally fight back.
  • Sex:

    Suspects are sometimes naked (their bodies are blurred). Officers often arrest prostitutes.
  • Language:

    Lots of profanity, with the worst bleeped.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Alcohol and drugs play a role in many of the crimes.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Cops

Parents need to know that this show isn't suitable for kids. While it's interesting to see the types of calls that officers respond to, most of the footage is graphic and violent. Many of the calls involve prostitution, domestic violence, fights, robberies, and drug deals. Suspects sometimes fight back, which can be scary. Sometimes the cops use a lot of force, which can be upsetting. Suspects often use profanity, with the strongest words bleeped.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about whether or not they think this is a fair representation of a police officer's job. Could every day on the job be this dangerous or exciting or outrageous? Do you think the officers and suspects would act differently if they weren't being followed by the cameras? Why has this show remained so popular for so long?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in New Hampshire
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    good for 8+

    I like it but, it gets very violent at times. ANd there is alot of chasing and drugs. WIch I dont like but overall I think its allright.My parents love to watch it.

  2. I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    I've seen the show before, and sometimes it can be very innapropriate.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 4.0

    great show

    This isn't that violent and kids don't know what prostitution is even though I do.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 4.0

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    hey everybody

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

    Funny

    I love watching this show because it is really funny of how people act. I dont think there isent really anything wrong with this show except the swaring but every show almost has that. There is some violece but not too much.

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