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Hey Arnold!

(Rated TV-Y7, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Spencer Klein, Dan Castellaneta, Jamil Walker Smith, Where to watch: Nicktoons, DVD, Download)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Strong storytelling and characters -- kids OK.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Arnold's attitude makes him a good role model, but Helga can be a bully -- her actions are meant to hide her crush on Arnold, but that doesn't excuse them. Some mild name-calling ("football head").
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Occasional use of words like "freakin" and "crapola."
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Hey Arnold!

Parents need to know that the situations in this series are zany, but the characters' responses are realistic and consistent. The main character is mellow, accepting, and cheerful -- making him a good role model. Another character has a big crush on him and tries to hide it with bullying behavior. Some mild language -- "crap," "football head."

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  • Families can talk about the reality of the show. Do your kids think Arnold is a good role model? Does he handle situations like they do?
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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 3.0

    One of the better Nick shows

    This has got to be one of the best shows in Nickelodeon's history. It lasted from 1991 until the early 2000s. Only objectionable content present is in one episode where some kids moon a teacher and their bare butts are shown uncensored. (For that reason, I don't think that episode ever aired on Nick on CBS.) Other than that, it's a really great show and it's currently on Nicktoons.

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

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title off for age 8 and give it 0.0

    My son doesn't watch this anymore

    He used to like it, but now it has become boring all of a sudden.

  4. Kid Reviewer
    Age 12
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    best show ever!!!!

    this is the best show ever to be aired on tv it has nothing wrong with it and always sends a good message the only violense is the bullies please let your kids waatch the best show ever to be aired on earth!!!!!

  5. Kid Reviewer
    Age 12
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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