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NCIS

(Rated TV-PG, Drama, Starring Mark Harmon, Sasha Alexander, Michael Weatherly, Where to watch: CBS, 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 18; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Upbeat but average crime show -- older teens OK.

updated 04.03.09

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    In general, the characters are positive, but each has quirks. One main character is a womanizer.
  • Violence:

    Crime scenes show blood, crimes themselves can be very violent (disemboweling, tongues cut out), and autopsies can be graphic. Some plots involve serial killers.
  • Sex:

    Plenty of sexual banter and innuendo. But not especially graphic, and always with humor.
  • Language:

    Mild swearing ("ass," "bitch," "damn") and some sexual language play: "pussy ... cat."
  • Consumerism:

    No real product placement, though fake Starbucks and Big Gulp cups are visible.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Main characters do not smoke, drink obviously, or use drugs. Use may appear in some subplots.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About NCIS

Parents need to know that this military investigative drama depicts graphic crime scenes that include blood, gunshot holes, and dead bodies (some of which have been mutilated). Autopsies can also be somewhat graphic, though certain body parts are blurred out. The main characters engage in adult humor, though the content is generally mild. The series reinforces some stereotypes, while others are made more complex.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about any stereotypes they witness while watching. Does the male and female characters' behavior on the show reinforce or combat stereotypes? What's the difference between male and female sexuality on the show? How does humor work on the show? Who makes the jokes, and who is the butt of the jokes? What does this mean?
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  1. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0

    pretty good

    i like ncis but there is some violence, sex, and language.

  2. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 5.0

    TOTALLY AWESOME

    my title says it all. My family LOVES it. sure it has some sexual talk in it, and da it has viloence it is a MURDER CRIME SHOW!!!!!! i mean it is a obvious. NO DA! anyways it is so awesome. and i am done.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 4.0

    good

    like it

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 4.0

    good

    like it

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 5.0

    This is simply the best show ever.

    This is a crime investigation show but the reason why most people who watch this show is because of the characters and the main theme of the show. I would not recommend this show for children under the age of 12.

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