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JAG

(Rated TV-PG, Drama, Starring Catherine Bell, David James Elliott, Patrick Labyorteaux, Where to watch: USA, Syndicated, DVD)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Action-packed legal drama best for teens and up.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    In this series, justice always prevails, and few get away with their crimes. One of the main characters is a strong, smart woman.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Murder and other crime scenes are depicted, although not very graphically.

  • Sex:

    Flirting and mild innuendo; unmarried couples live together. Long-standing sexual tension between the two lead characters.

  • Language:

    Relatively mild: "Damn," "ass," "bastard," "hell," "bitch," etc.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About JAG

Parents need to know that the main characters in this military legal drama investigate people accused of crimes that range from manslaughter to sexual harassment. Each episode features flashbacks illustrating what the JAG officers are discovering; although they're much less graphic than those on other crime dramas, the scenes may scare younger or more sensitive viewers.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how the military tries its personnel. What is a court martial? How is it similar to and different from a civilian court? What crimes can members of the military be tried for? How can military lawyers remain impartial when trying their fellow officers?
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