Grey's is a fascinating show from the medical standpoint and is almost worth watching for that reason alone. However, this is definitely not appropriate for kids under 15 or so due to the sexual content and complex dramas in the lives of the characters.
Grey's Anatomy
(Rated TV-14, Drama, Starring Patrick Dempsey, Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, Where to watch: ABC, DVD, Online, Cell phone)
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Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Primetime medical soap has many adults hooked.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–18
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Grey's Anatomy was written by Elisabeth Chaney
Parents need to know that this addictive primetime drama is meant for an adult audience and has many adult themes, including sexual relationships among most of the show's characters. For adults who like medical soap operas, it's an excellent choice; just make sure the kids are asleep first.
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What’s the Story?
ABC's best and most recent answer to competitor NBC's long-running hit drama ER is GREY'S ANATOMY, a hospital-set "dramedy" that follows the lives of five interns as they adjust to their new surroundings at Seattle Grace Hospital. The series' opening scene takes place during the awkward morning after a one-night stand between the show's namesake, Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo), and neurosurgeon Dr. Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey) -- who, as it turns out, also works at the hospital. This initial sexual overtone has since been outdone: interns sleep with interns, another intern moves in with a tenured doctor, and sometimes interns even cavort with patients (in a romantic manner, not sexually ... yet).
Is It Any Good?
Aside from the show's sexual nature, what has so many people hooked are its complex characters. Meredith is beautiful and smart but also remarkably flawed. Her friend Cristina (Sandra Oh) provides most of the comic relief through hilarious expressions, cunning wit, and side-splitting dialogue. The other interns include the reserved, rather dorky George (T.R. Knight), who has an interminable crush on Meredith, and Alex (Justin Chambers) and Izzie (Katherine Heigl), who become involved with one another. The cast is rounded out by hospital staffers including Dr. Preston Burke (Isaiah Washington), the surgeon with whom Cristina is now shacked up; Dr. Miranda Bailey (Chandra Wilson), the surgical resident in charge of the interns; and Dr. Richard Webber (James Pickens Jr.), who heads the hospital.
Due to the series' mature themes, it's meant for adults only. But the show's timeslot works in its favor. Grey's Anatomy airs on Sunday nights, just after ABC's other megahit, Desperate Housewives.
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Most Recent Reviews
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I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
Very interesting, but not for kids
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I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
best tv show
good show about doctors, some of the patint stuff is kind of graphic, several scenes in bars, it is not strong on sexual content but does show some stuff.
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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Love it! Give it a go.
I love this show! I'm hooked. Although many parents seem to have concerns about the sexual content, drinking or drug references and some coarse language, personally I don't think it's inappropriate. There is very little coarse language, the sexual references would fly over your head if you didn't understand, and drinking does not play a major role in the show. I've learnt a lot from this show, as they talk about medical conditions, and then I search them up or talk to someone who is in the medical field.
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
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- Good role models
perfect for all ages over 6
I LOVVVVEEE GREYS and so does my mom
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I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Life nor relationships can be defined in simply black or white, true life comes only in shades of Grey.
This show has everything, the drama, the suspense, and anyother positive word that you could possibly give. Of course, there is sexually natured doctors in here and for someone that I read, it does happen. Doctors are not Gods, they act like this. Doctor's drink, have sex, and sneak around like anyother person might do. The show has very realistic cuts and everything. The show has a role model for everyone, I think that the person that everyone could relate to, even men is Izzie. Christina also, they noth have troubles that you would not expect but that are real. This show has the best storylines and is down to earth. Everything that happens in this show is realistic and could happen to anyone.
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| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 50% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 50% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 50% | of parents say it's too violent |
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