This is an awesome show, although some kids might get spooked. Some more mature themes, racism, life after death, etc, etc, in the later seasons. Klinger stops cross-dressing in around the 8th season, and the reason why he did was because he was trying to get a section 8, i.e., release from the army on grounds of crazy. The gore is mainly bloody bandages, but still daunting. Okay for younger kids if they are mature enough.
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M*A*S*H
(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring Alan Alda, Loretta Swit, Mike Farrell, Where to watch: Hallmark Channel, Syndicated, DVD)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
Stellar war dramedy classic mixes humor, pathos.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12–14
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About M*A*S*H
Parents need to know that this outstanding dark comedy is set during the Korean War at a mobile military hospital and includes scenes of operating rooms with visible blood, wounded soldiers writhing in pain, and frank discussion of death. Though many of the characters are pro-military, the main characters are firmly anti-war and speak regularly and cynically about war and the military. Many episodes include veiled discussions of sexual activity and there's some kissing and groping, though it's usually in a comedic context. Several characters drink regularly, one cross-dresses in an attempt to get sent home, and most are prone to playing practical jokes on each other. Older tweens and young teens will likely enjoy the show for Hawkeye's wisecracks and the broader humor, but its more subtle messages may not kick in until kids are older.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about war and the military. What do parents and teens know about the Korean and Vietnam wars? What are teens' thoughts on the current war(s)? Would teens serve in the military during a war they didn't believe in? Why or why not? What was the relationship between the show's military personnel and the Korean villagers? Do you think that was realistic and/or consistent with the military's relationship with other civilians in conflict zones? What purpose does humor serve in talking about the serious subject of war? Does the show successfully balance comedy and drama? For teens and adults who've seen the film it was based on, which version do you prefer? Why?
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I love this show!!! It's funny and a little fuzzy sometimes. The sexual content is usually mild. Episodes usually have a few crass sayings and MAYBE a bad word. It's not there very often. There are however a few episodes where it shows people getting ready to have sex. The violence isn'y a thing to worry about unless you have a really sensitive kid.
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