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Joey

(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Starring Matt LeBlanc, Paulo Costanzo, Drea de Matteo, Where to watch: NBC, DVD, Download)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    A Friend goes west for fame and family.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Some objectification of women. Joey's potential love interests have included two married women (one on the brink of divorce). Joey's sister Gina had her son when she was just 16, but she's a caring mother. Joey often teaches his nephew how to lure women.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Lots of sexual innuendo; Gina's clothes are often revealing (and her breasts are much discussed); Joey is a ladies' man who gets around; casual sexual relationships.
  • Language:

    Mild profanity, such as "damn." Other crude phrases and imagery, especially from Joey's agent.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Occasional social drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Joey

Parents need to know that this series is essentially for adults. Humor is sometimes shallow and crude. Viewers' mature understanding of sexuality is assumed. Since Joey's sister's breast augmentation is a running topic, the breasts themselves are prominently featured. In the end, the ensemble fails at delivering consistent laughs for teens or parents.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about a range of topics. Is Joey as appealing away from his other "friends"? Which TV spin-offs have been successful? Is the Tribbianis' living situation ideal or realistic? What does the show say about superficial side of Hollywood life?
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