I never cared for it, but it's pretty tame.
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Home Improvement
(Rated TV-G, Comedy, Starring Tim Allen, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Patricia Richardson, Where to watch: Syndicated)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7. -
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Common Sense says
Laughs and lessons abound in whole-family sitcom.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
The good stuff
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Home Improvement
Parents need to know that this show finds its humor in family-friendly issues like sibling dynamics, parenting challenges, and an accident-prone Mr. Fix-It dad. Very little about this series is cause for concern; it lends a pretty realistic view of life within a typical nuclear family. Each episode offers an obvious lesson (sometimes for parents as well as kids) in moral judgment, communication, or responsibility. The series occasionally touches on more-serious topics like divorce or a family member's death.
Read our full review by Emily Ashby
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the importance of communication within a family. Why do family members need to be honest and open with each other? How do the Taylors work out their problems? Does their situation seem realistic to you? Families also can discuss when teasing is appropriate and when it isn't. Why do the Taylor boys pick on each other? How do you feel if someone teases you?
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Lives in VirginiaI rate this title on for age 8 and give itEh.
Lives in MinnesotaI rate this title on for age 3 and give itGreat Show!
Apropriate for any age. No swearing! If there is any swearing, there's like 7 out of all 8 seasons. Great and very funny. Watch it if your over 3! Only 3! Your not going to understand it, but you'll still laugh when Tim gets hurt. My 3 year old brother does. It's on every night on Nickelodeon. 9:00-9:30 & 9:30-10:00. Or 10:00-10:30 & 10:30-11:00. But not both!
- Lives in ConnecticutI rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Awesome Show
Home Improvement is filled with slapstick humor, tender family moments, and LOTS of laughs. Appropriateness varies from show to show. Some have sexual themes, others discuss issues that just aren't okay for younger kids.
- Lives in IndianaI rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
SEXUAL CONTENT: pause. VIOLENCE: not an issue LANGUAGE: pause. SOCIAL BEHAVIOR: not an issue COMMERCIALISM: not an issue DRUGS/ACHOLHOL: pause.
- Lives in New YorkI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
lol this is the coolest show
this is an awesome funny show. the only bad episode is when jill(the mom) has the sex talk with brad after catching him in his room with his girl friend. but the social message in this show is awesome the parents are supportive and always know what to say.
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