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George Lopez

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Spicy sitcom about a Latino family; teens and up.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–16

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The family is basically loving, but humor draws on some ethnic stereotypes and many sexual innuendos.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Love talk gets a bit steamy, and innuendo sometimes hints at topics such as masturbation.
  • Language:

    Occasional profanity ("damn," "crap"); some humor based on insults.
  • Consumerism:

    Lots of MTV references.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Characters drink tequila, and one episode deals with "swallowing the worm" (which results in hallucinations).

What Parents Need to Know

This review of George Lopez was written by Brenda Kienan

Parents need to know that the hard-working Lopez family is generally respectful (the teen daughter is much less whiny and defiant than teens on other shows, and the family is supportive toward the son with dyslexia). But innuendos are common, and some of the humor relies on put-downs ("she's not like you when you were getting married -- she's not a minor, not pregnant, and knows the name of the guy she's marrying"). The ethnic humor doesn't sink as low as it could, but it is there, and sometimes it's more stereotypical than it has to be.

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  • Families can talk about parenting styles. How does George's approach to parenting differ from his mother's? How do George's wife and kids support him and each other? What do these characters value, and how do they express that? Another topic could be George's work situation. What does it take to succeed when you aren't offered a lot of advantages in life? Also, what's easy and hard for George about supervising his friends and his mother at work? Would you want to manage your friends or family? Why or why not?
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What’s the Story?

Comedian George Lopez plays the titular character of this sitcom. A husband and father of two, George has risen through the factory-worker ranks to manage the plant, but he finds managing his friends and even his mother (who works at the factory) a constant challenge. His marriage to Angie (Constance Marie) has both rocky and tender moments while Angie's father, Vic (Emiliano Díez), offers mixed-bag guidance. Best friend Ernie (Valente Rodriguez) occasionally teases George, but is there for him when trouble comes up. That's a good thing, because surprises lurk around every corner. His kids Carmen (Masiela Lusha) and Max (Luis Garcia) are in the throes of teenage rebellion and his wisecracking mother, Benny (Belita Moreno), who enjoys tormenting her son with shocking exaggerations about his family.

Is It Any Good?

The show uses humor and hard work to deal with the challenges and adversity faced by all working families, and that's the through line in this standard-fare sitcom. What sets this sitcom apart from the pack is that it broke ground by focusing on a Latino family, and its success paved the way for other Latino-focused shows. Still, some aspects ring true but unfortunately, some of the humor draws on eye-rolling, "wouldn't-you-know-it" Mexican jokes.

Perhaps George Lopez will turn out to be an early forerunner of a less over-done show, just as The Jeffersons preceded The Cosby Show. In the meanwhile, like The Jeffersons, George Lopez will go down in sitcom history as a step forward -- even if it's never a classic.

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    U MAY PEE UR SELF!!!!!

    One of the funniest shows I have ever watched! It will keep u laughing and hoping the episode won't end. So what about the language and seggestive themes. We all learn about it at one point. My son has been watching the show since he was 7 and I didn't care. We watch it 2gether because we luv the humorfilled comedy. WE LUV G-LOPEZ!!!!!!! he is so funny and he is hystarical!!!!!!!! IF U DON'T LIKE HIM.......GET OVER IT!!!!!!

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    very funny

    this show is hilarious, and I admit it, it is show that is a not for small children.but older kids and even adults would love this show.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative role models
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    It is a great show!

  4. I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    George Lopez

    Very funny show. Definitely my favorite show on Nick@Nite.

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    I love this!!! :)

    I am 11, but as long as we can understand it I think it's fine for like my age to watch it... I wouldn't say anyone under like 10 though because there is sex and a lot of alchohol, and also some swearing. As an example I have a 7 year brother who was watching it with me once and it said, a**, so of course he doesn't know what that means, so he started asking what it meant. *But, overall it is my favorite TV show next to Monk*

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