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Dinner Takes All

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Cindi Avila, Where to watch: TLC)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Quirky cooking competition is tasty tween fare.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Demonstrates that you can have a good time trying to win a contest -- it's not just about the outcome, but also the fun that can be had during the competition.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Some dinner themes may include mild innuendo in costumes or food types.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Cocktails are served before dinner.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Dinner Takes All

Parents need to know that each dinner party's theme and menu is completely up to the evening's host or hostess. That means that one episode may be racier than the next. For example, in one episode, viewers saw contestants enjoy a family style dinner, as well as a '50s-inspired meal served by a woman dressed in a saucy waitress uniform. But other than that, there's little to object to, although kids may not be drawn in by the subject matter.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about having fun during a contest. Why is it important to think about things besides winning and losing? Why is it important to give something your all, yet still practice sportsmanship and be a gracious competitor?

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 4.0

    Nice breather from all the tatoo shows

    Interesting menu planning and decor ideas. Fun to see how well the competators get-along with each other. All in all a nice way to spend a mindless half hour. I like it!

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