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Gilmore Girls

(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring Alexis Bledel, Lauren Graham, Scott Patterson, Where to watch: ABC Family, CW, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    A coming-of-age drama that's great for teen girls.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Rory is a responsible teen-turned-young woman, diversity and acceptance are encouraged.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Some kissing and suggestive language, sex is implied off-screen, couples shown in bed together.
  • Language:

    Words like "ass," "bastard," "hell," "bitch," "damn," and the like are used fairly frequently.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Adults occasionally drink cocktails, excessive behavior is met with negative consequences.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Gilmore Girls

Parents need to know that, thanks to its potential to stimulate relevant conversation, they would benefit from watching this show with their teens. One of the two central characters is a single mother raising the daughter she had as a teenager. Themes of class, tenacity, and family dynamics are common threads. The program delivers positive messages about diversity and learning. Characters of all races, shapes, and sizes are positively represented. All of these positives outweigh any iffy episode-to-episode content, which is why we rate this show "on."

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about Rory's decisions. Is she self-aware, or does she make choices based on the influence of others? How does Lorelai's relationship with her own parents impact Rory's relationship with her grandparents? What positive aspects are there to this mother-daughter relationship? Are there any negative aspects?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 5.0

    MY FAVE SHOW

    i love this show i have watched it like 3 times through. must watch it is amazing

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0

    later seasons innapropriat

    I like it the show. The first 3 seasons are appropriat but the later season are not. Very funny cut show.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    Maybe not for anyone under the age of 13

    I aboslutely love Gilmore Girls, it is my favorite show...im 14yrs of age and im now getting into it...younger children might not have much interest in it, probably dont understand alot that happens...im a little worried about the whole sex thing...they do talk alot about it, but a good thing is they dont really show very much on that subject, mostly they show kissing which is fine...because that is a normal thing for children to see...thankfully they dont show anything too inappropriate!! Wonderful Show

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    i was watching this when i was 7.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Oregon
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!

    I love this show!!! Most episodes are okay for 12-year-olds but a few have more sex then Lorelai's usual dirty jokes. Most of the messages are positive, i.e. Rory loosing her virginity is portrayed as a very bad thing. Luke is a good role model, despite being a hermit. Parents will love all the 80's references. Fantastic Show.

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