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Don't Forget the Lyrics!

(Rated TV-PG, Game shows, Starring Wayne Brady, Where to watch: Fox)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Fill-in-the-blank karaoke is in tune for families.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    A fair amount of contestant greed.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Occasionally lyrics or contestants' comments are interpreted suggestively by the host, but the insinuations are very playful and mild.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Don't Forget the Lyrics!

Parents need to know that this game show features a fair amount of greed among contestants as they ponder whether to wager the thousands of dollars they've earned for a chance to win more. As the stakes grow, host Wayne Brady (who's prone to a little bit of very mild innuendo now and then) builds suspense by forcing players to wait before finding out whether they've won. But overall the show's tone is light, and there's nothing here to stop parents from sharing the fun (and some friendly competition) with tweens and teens.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how game shows reflect society's view of money. Is it important to have a lot of money? Why or why not? How important is money to you? How do the decisions you make in life (marriage, family, career) affect your chances of having a lot of money? Do contestants on shows like this compete for fun, for the winnings, or both? If you won on a game show, what would you do with the money?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 8
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    fun for all ages!

    i love this show because i ry not to foreget the lyrics it is fun to play at home and on stage

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

    Hey I luv this show its so cool!

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 8
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    i love it

    i watch it once

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    A great game show

    This show rocks! It's appropriate for everyone, though innuendo may be present here and there. Only one episode was rated TV-PG-L and had infrequent mild language. As of now, "Lyrics" airs on Sundays @ 7:00 on Fox. (I'm assuming those episodes are reruns.)

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    This show is pretty good! I have watched it, and i love to try to guess the words! (even thought i don't know a lot of the songs) My mom knows a lot of the words and songs, and she loves to watch it also! Good show for all ages!

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