funny show but alot of sexual content and common use of the words B*****d,f****r,b***h,g*y,d**n,s**t,and b******t
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MADtv
(Rated TV-14, Variety show, Starring Crista Flanagan, Frank Caeti, Ike Barinholtz, Where to watch: Fox, DVD, Download)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15. -
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Common Sense says
Rude, crude SNL wannabe. Proceed with caution.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–18
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About MADtv
Parents need to know that many of the series' sketches explore sexual themes, include explicit terms, and imply drug use and excessive alcohol consumption. American institutions, from the presidency to Oprah, are all fair game for spoofs and satires, some of which may not make a lot of sense to younger viewers.
Read our full review by Lucy Maher
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Most Recent Reviews
Lives in New JerseyI rate this title off for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
you should think twice before seeing with a tween
- Lives in UtahI rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
It has its moments.
Its good humor, but kids need to understand what they are making fun of, not for kids under 11.
- Lives in New YorkI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Very funny show!
I love the parodies! Especially the High School Musical one. It's hilarious.
- Lives in WashingtonI rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Good show
I've watched this show since I was like 7 and i've thought it was funny ever since. I'm excited because my uncle aunt just moved to southern california and she said when I come to visit her she's going to take me to see it live. :)
- Lives in FloridaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
funny
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