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Monk

(Rated TV-PG, Drama, Starring Tony Shalhoub, Ted Levine, Bitty Schram, Where to watch: NBC, USA, DVD, Download)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Witty crime drama too highbrow for most kids.

updated 06.18.09

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    In each episode, a murder is committed and the crime scene -- including the dead body -- is featured.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Mild ("son of a bitch") and infrequent.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Monk

Parents need to know that this series includes subtle references to sex and drugs, as well as mildly violent scenes in which a murder is committed. The main character suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder and is easily rattled by germs, chaos, and changes in routine, a fact that is sometimes played for laughs (albeit sympathetic ones).

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how detectives solve crimes. What kind of methods do they use to find the perpetrator? Another good discussion topic would be Monk's OCD. Can kids imagine what it would be like to have the disorder? How does Monk balance his OCD with his work? Do kids think they'd be able to do the same in his position?
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  1. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Anonymous
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    Great!

    This show is great! it has some violence that could be a little creppy for kids that are under ten, but even then parents could fastforward past the murder sences and just watch how they solve the case with there kids. There is also a little language, but nothing that bad.

  2. Teen Reviewer
    Age 17
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    too awesome for words

    this is one of the best shows EVER made! The witty and pathetic character of Monk teaches kids sympathy if you want educational value, but some of the content is pretty deep, especially when Adrian thinks about his wife, or the episode Mr. Monk and the kid. The violence isn't that bad, the most violent epsode is when a woman gets dismembered, but all you saw was blood splash on windows and a super-quick view of the body. (almost no gore) just watch one episode and see for yourselves.

  3. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Ohio
    Kids ages: 0, 0, 3, 6
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 4.0

  4. Kid Reviewer
    Age 11
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 5.0

    How is this 14+?

    I could not find anything bad about this show besides the violence. It's a funny TV show! It's rated TV-PG!!! If it was for 14 year olds why is it not rated TV-14?

  5. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 3.0

    Iffy....

    Heres the thing, (Monk quote) This show is a crime show, such as CSI and Law and Order, yet it focuses on a single detective who suffers from OCD. Since Monk deals with murders, there will be (limited) blood, dead bodies, etc. There are also a few affair episodes (such as someone killing their spouse so they can marry someone else) There is also (VERY LIMITED) sexual content/references. The language is the most iffy part of the show. Bad language is used throughout the show such as, b---h and b-----d, but also use words such as h-ll and d--m. There are also many alchohol references throughout the show. Keep in mind that the writers are also making fun of a mental illness which might be questionable for some parents. If you can get past all that, Its a wonderful and fantastic show!

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