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The Drew Carey Show

(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Where to watch: TBS, Syndicated)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Mature sitcom is big on laughs, short on values.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Characters often play jokes or pull mean pranks on each other and put each other down. Overall the characters aren't models of responsible living (see Alcohol note below). The only two female characters aren't stellar, either: One is slightly promiscuous and lacks ambition, and the other is overweight and rude.

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Sex and body part humor are often played for laughs, but it's mostly inexplicitly worded. Occasionally men walk around in boxers, women in bras.

  • Language:

    "Damn," "ass," and "hell" are used infrequently.

  • Consumerism:

    Brandless junk food and soda.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not only do the characters drink a lot at home, their favorite hangout is a bar. It's rare that any negative consequences from drinking are shown; it's treated as part of their relaxation routine. The friends brew their own concoction of beer and coffee called Buzz Beer.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Drew Carey Show

Parents need to know that this show's humor often relates to the love of (and need for) beer on a regular basis, the desire for more sex in the single scene, and mean-spirited jokes about body weight and appearance. Many of the characters lack ambition for much more than their daily trip to the neighborhood bar, and, as such, they find their careers and personal lives unfulfilling. The show lacks any valuable lessons and should be viewed strictly as light entertainment.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about making responsible choices for the future. Why is it important to set goals for yourself? What steps can you take to keep on track for those goals? What types of distractions might interfere with your plans, and how can you ward them off? How can friends help (or hurt) you in your efforts? Of the characters on the show, which one is the best role model? The worst? Why?
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