This show is hilarious. However much of the humor comes from the absurdity of the characters actions and how 'serious' issues are dealt with in a completely un-PC way. Definitely not good for anyone under the age of 17. There are episodes where the characters use a priest for money after they get him addicted to cocaine. In the very same episode another character is prostetuting himself for money. The horrid thing is that his father acts as his pimp.
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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
(Rated TV-MA, Comedy, Starring Kaitlin Olson, Glenn Howerton, Charlie Day, Where to watch: FX, DVD, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 16. -
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Common Sense says
Irreverent comedy for older teens only.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Parents need to know that the four central characters are immature and get into predicaments ranging from the goofy (pretending to be wheelchair-bound to attract sympathetic members of the opposite sex) to the illegal (drunk driving). The language is strong, and some of the show's situations and innuendoes are too much for younger viewers.
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- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
Great for the older crowd. Keep kids away.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
It's okay...
I watched the first epsode and was like "Eh...", so I decided to see if it would improve i nthe next episodes. It hasn't really, and I found the show to only be mildly funny. There isn't much to worry about content-wise though, unless you have a problem with language. But if you're about thirteen or up, then there isn't anything here that hasn't been heard before, if not in much larger quantities. If you want a real language problem, go see "Platoon", which has the record for most uses of "f--k" in a Best Picture movie-- around 250 (but is still a very good movie, but not as good as "Crash" or "The Green Mile" =) ). Oh, and by the way, yes you can say "f--k" on TV (watch "Saving Private Ryan" on TNT one day and you'll see what I mean-- which conveniently another absolutely great movie).
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it
Its always funny in philadelphia
This show is prob. the funniest show on TV. It approaches topics that other shows are afraid to go near from a funny viewpoint. If you are easily offended, dont watch this show.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Hilarious show, not for anyone under 13.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Its hilarious, but I still regret watching it.
Its a hilarious show, but the amount of swearing and FXs high commercial amounts limited the amount of people that would want or be allowed to watch it. I thought you couldnt use the F word on TV. isnt that like a law that will make you get fined like a million dollars now if you violate it? Hmmm.... I shouldnt have watched it cause all the swearing is stuck in my head.
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| 100% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 100% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 100% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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