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Frasier

(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring John Mahoney, David Hyde Pierce, Kelsey Grammer, Where to watch: Lifetime Television, Syndicated, DVD)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Intelligent, mature slapstick comedy. A classic.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Strong, positive family relationships between the Crane men, as well as strong friendships among the characters. Homosexual stereotypes are prevalent at times. Differences between social classes are often highlighted (Frasier and Niles can be very snobby).
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Minor pushing and shoving on occasion. Actions don't cause physical harm -- they're played for laughs.

  • Sex:

    Frequent (if fairly mild) sexual innuendo and farce that may go over the head of young viewers. Some making out, but no simulated sex acts. Many of the characters are looking for love.

  • Language:

    Mild: "damn," etc.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Frequent adult consumption of alcohol, including beer, wine, and hard liquor. Prescription drugs are sometimes consumed, but not abused. Adult use of tobacco products is sometimes noticeable, particularly among supporting characters.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Frasier

Parents need to know that this long-running Cheers spin-off is geared toward an adult audience, so it naturally has a lot of adult humor, including frequent sexual innuendo. Due to some of the characters' fastidiousness and other debonair qualities, there are many references to homosexuality (some of which reinforce stereotypes). Parents should also know that this series features strong positive relationships between a father and his adult sons, between brothers, and among friends.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how families come in different shapes and sizes. Who makes up a family and why? What makes a family strong? Which characters are part of Frasier's "family" on the show? Families can also discuss issues of class and image. Why is it so important for some people to feel superior to others? Discussions about psychiatry and therapy are also appropriate. What are some of the issues that psychiatrists can help people with?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
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    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
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    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    its ok

    Frasier is a great show sometimes but a lot of it isn't great.

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
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    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    An Instant Classic!

    This, by far, is the absolute best TV show in the history of mankind. The comedy is very well done, especially when Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce are doing it. The show really has good comedy that I just can't get over, much much much better than Everybody Loves Raymond and shows of that sort. Language is certianly not a big issue only with words like 'damn' and 'hell' used somewhat often. There really isn't any sexual things you should be aware of, even though there are frequent jokes about Roz's love life made by Niles (David Hyde Pierce). Nothing is made about brand names, except when Frasier and Niles decide to have a bit of fun bragging to people about their BMWs and Mercedes-Benzs. Overall, this show is the absolute best that I have seen in HISTORY! Amazing, also, children of 10 or 11 should be able to watch this show.

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