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Happy Hour

(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Starring John Sloan, Lex Medlin, Nat Faxon, Where to watch: Fox, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Shaky comedy bellies up to the bar. Not for kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Highlights both drinking and sexual behavior. Strong women are depicted as confused, controlling, and/or bad. Amanda struggles with body image issues. Some people of color are seen during social settings, but none are among the main characters.
  • Violence:

    Mild, infrequent, and usually played for laughs. For example, a character throws an unseen punch -- the recipient of which wakes up with a black eye.
  • Sex:

    Contains strong sexual innuendo and some coarse references to genitalia and sex (much of which should go over the head of younger viewers). Shows semi-dressed adults waking up in bed together.
  • Language:

    Mild: "bastard," "balls," "butt," etc. Usage is sometimes coarse and borders on silly.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Adult consumption of wine, beer, and hard alcohol. Characters mix drinks on screen and make references to the strength of alcoholic beverages.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Happy Hour

Parents need to know that this sitcom deals with both sexual and romantic relationships in various forms. It contains sexual innuendo and relationship jokes that will likely go over the head of young viewers -- thankfully, since some of them are pretty strong. Language can be coarse at times, and drinking (among adults) is a routine social event.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the decisions people make when they want to be with another person. Is it OK to change your life or even move in order to continue a romantic relationship? How do people know if they've compromised too much of themselves to be with someone else? Families can also talk about the reasons people drink. When does social drinking become a problem?

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  1. I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

    Sooo funny

    A great wonderful, funny show. I was laughing soooo hard! Fox better keep this show

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