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Corner Gas

(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring Brent Butt, Gabrielle Miller, Fred Ewanuick, Where to watch: WGN, DVD)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Quirky Canadian comedy is fun for teens and up.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The characters often play harmless tricks on each other and poke fun at their friends' weaknesses and idiosyncrasies (perpetual unemployment or low pain tolerance, for example), but it's all obviously in good fun.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Police officers carry guns.
  • Sex:

    A few kisses, plus rare mentions of people sleeping together. In at least one scene, full-body nudity is implied -- though sensitive areas are always obscured by well-placed props. A budding relationship between adults spawns awkward flirting.
  • Language:

    Words like "ass," "hell," and "damn" are used sporadically.
  • Consumerism:

    There's no effort to obscure food brand names like "Popsicle" and "Shake and Bake," but they're not especially prominent, either.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    The local bar is a favorite hangout for adults, who drink mostly beer.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Corner Gas

Parents need to know that there's very little content that's not age-appropriate for teens in this quirky Canadian sitcom, which derives its refreshingly smart humor from daily life in a small town. Sexual references are mild, drinking is infrequent and never excessive, and strong language is limited to the occasional "damn" or "ass." While kids and young tweens won't grasp the situational humor, this is a great choice for parents and teens to enjoy together.

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  • Families can talk about how entertainment styles differ in shows from other countries. What does it mean for a show to be "Canadian" or "British"? How much of a show's entertainment value depends on a viewer's familiarity with the nuances of the place it was made? Did you find this series funny? Was it obvious that it wasn't an American-made show? Why or why not?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    perfect for old children, tweens, teens and adults

    Love it!

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    A laugh-your-socks-off TV show!

    The show "Corner Gas" is the most funniest TV show I have ever watched in my ENTIRE life! I mean, it's not just funny, it's the most HILARIOUS, JOYOUS, FUNNIEST TV show ever! Also, the script is definitely well written! If you have never watched this show, I recommend it for children 10 years old and up. Even when the same episodes play over and over again you can watch them over and over again because they are so funny!

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    A laugh-your-socks-off TV show!

    The show "Corner Gas" is the most funniest TV show I have ever watched in my ENTIRE life! I mean, it's not just funny, it's the most HILARIOUS, JOYOUS, FUNNIEST TV show ever! Also, the script is definitely well written! If you have never watched this show, I recommend it for children 10 years old and up. Even when the same episodes play over and over again you can watch them over and over again because they are so funny!

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    A laugh-your-socks-off TV show!

    The show "Corner Gas" is the most funniest TV show I have ever watched in my ENTIRE life! I mean, it's not just funny, it's the most HILARIOUS, JOYOUS, FUNNIEST TV show ever! Also, the script is definitely well written! If you have never watched this show, I recommend it for children 10 years old and up. Even when the same episodes play over and over again you can watch them over and over again because they are so funny!

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    A laugh-your-socks-off TV show!

    The show "Corner Gas" is the most funniest TV show I have ever watched in my ENTIRE life! I mean, it's not just funny, it's the most HILARIOUS, JOYOUS, FUNNIEST TV show ever! Also, the script is definitely well written! If you have never watched this show, I recommend it for children 10 years old and up. Even when the same episodes play over and over again you can watch them over and over again because they are so funny!

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