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I Spy

(Rated TV-Y, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Tara Jayne, Ellen Lee, Cindy Creekmore, Where to watch: HBO Family, DVD)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 0; suggested age 2.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Kids join the fun in this mini-treasure hunt.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 2 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Characters model positive behavior by helping each other and sharing and by showing that they value friendship.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About I Spy

Parents need to know that this wholesome, back-to-the-basics show encourages children to be curious and to use their imagination as they're playing. The search for objects is a bit like a treasure hunt, and kids can get the satisfaction of spotting items before the characters do.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about each episode. What were Spyler and CeCe trying to do as the episode began? Which objects did they need to find to help them in their task? Did anyone help them with their search? Were you able to spot the objects before Spyler and CeCe did? What was easiest to spot? What was hardest?

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

    A wondrful show for little kids!

    I Spy is a good show for little kids. My little brother (who's in kindergarten)loves this show. It's extreamly educational, and kids get to use their imaginations while they are watching! The only thing I want to warn you about is that small children love watching things over and over and over,and after the first two episodes you will probably find some parts of the show kind of annoying (like when the rubber duck tells "jokes" that are not funny at all, and when the characters start jumping up and down and chanting, "LOOK,WE FOUND IT! LOOK,WE FOUND IT! LOOK WE FOUND IT! HOW ABOUT YOU?" (Note:You will probably find the chanting part the most annoying because #1:They chant the same thing over and over again, more than 4 times per episode. #2: Your child(ren) will start jumping up and down and start chanting the chant whenever the characters do it). Other than that, I highly recommend this show. Yay I Spy!

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