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Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this college-set comedic drama features lots of drinking, a large portion of it underage. College students frequently do shots (in one scene, a guy does a body shot off a girl's exposed belly and bites a lime out of her mouth). There are several scenes of intense making out and semi-nudity (down to bras and underwear), plenty of discussions about sex (often euphemistically), and regular use of sexually oriented insults like "slut," "whore," and "bitch." Violence is generally limited to the fist fight variety, but there's lots of nasty competitiveness and shallowness -- though viewers are supposed to know that this isn't exemplary behavior.

Families can talk about the issues the show raises. What are the dangers of drinking too much? What risks come along with hook ups and casual sex? What messages does the show send to teens about responsible behavior? And how much of what happens in the show is meant to be taken seriously? Teens: What impression does this show give of college life? Do you think it's realistic? What aspects, if any, seem exaggerated? Families can also discuss the Greek system. What do you think of fraternities and sororities? What influenced your opinion? Does the show offer any surprises about the Greek system, or do you think it perpetuates stereotypes?

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Common Sense Review

Reviewed By: Sierra Filucci

When freshman Rusty (Jacob Zachar) gets to college, he's looking forward to the fun of parties and girls. But even as he tries to join a fraternity, he can't leave his geeky ways behind. His sweetly uncool manner gets him noticed, for better and worse, and soon, Rusty's a GREEK.

Serving as the show's moral center amid the depravity that the college Greek system is widely (and somewhat stereotypically) known for, Rusty stands up for himself and his shallow, mean sister, Casey (Spencer Grammer, Kelsey's daughter), and even tolerates his strange roommate, all while studying in a world-class engineering program.

With several appealing characters, this comedic drama series is engaging -- and it actually presents a rather balanced take on the Greek system. But the show suffers from cheesiness, heavy-handedness, and a sort of cheap-production-value appearance.

And Greek's lessons aren't always clear-cut. Other than Rusty, who's simply angelic, the show's characters are simultaneously debauched and down-to-earth, shallow and sincere, macho and tender, friendly and secretive. This makes for fun viewing but poor role models. Cheating, blackmail, backstabbing, underage drinking, promiscuity, and other iffy behavior are constantly on display. Kind of makes you wonder why it's on ABC Family...

Fans might like other college-centric series like The Best Years and Felicity. If you're looking for something less wild, try Seventh Heaven. And those with a true penchant for school-oriented wickedness should check out teen movies like Heathers, Mean Girls, and Can't Hardly Wait.

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Content
		CS	adults	kids
Sexual Content Lots of talk about sex, though usually euphemistically. Making-out scenes are common; some feature more passionate embraces with clothes coming off, baring bras and underwear. Some allusions to homosexual sex. Scenes in a sorority house show all the girls in their undergarments.
Violence Occasional fist fights, without blood.
Language Fair amount of profanity like "ass," "bitch," "slut," etc.
Message
	Social Behavior The message is mixed: The main character is the show's moral center and makes mostly good choices, while other characters balance between good and bad. Some ancillary characters are completely bad -- they cheat, backstab, blackmail, and are just extremely shallow. Decent cast diversity. One gay character is in the closet.
	Commercialism Names of high-end brands like Prada are mentioned.
	Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco Lots of drinking, much of it underage and often without consequences.

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