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Hope and Faith

(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring Faith Ford, Kelly Ripa, Ted McGinley, Where to watch: ABC, Syndicated, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Wacky, sometimes edgy sitcom best for older kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 12–14

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Younger sister Faith and oldest daughter Sydney are ditzy and self-absorbed, but Hope and younger daughter Hayley are the moral compasses of the show.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Occasional sexual jokes. The season three premiere features jokes about orgasms and Faith pretending to have sex with her soon-to-be ex-husband.
  • Language:

    An occasional "hell" or "damn."
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Hope and Faith

Parents need to know that the show includes some sexual humor and antisocial behavior, mostly from Faith. While Hope balances out Faith's shallow, narcissistic behavior, Faith is definitely the more glamorous character and might therefore be more appealing to younger viewers.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how the show features both positive and negative role models. Would Faith's conduct be tolerated in the real world? How would the consequences of her actions be different? Hope's older daughter Sydney is portrayed as boy-crazy and ditzy. How do you think her aunt influences her as a role model? Parents might want to call more attention to socially aware Hayley and her mom Hope, especially since it's likely that Faith and Sydney, the more exciting and glamorous characters, might overshadow them.

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