Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide - TV-Y7

A guided tour on surviving middle school.

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Common Sense rates it
4
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  • TV Rating: TV-Y7
  • Network: Nickelodeon
  • Cast: Devon Werkheiser, Dan Curtis Lee, Lindsey Shaw
  • Genre: Comedy
  • >Available On: DVD,Download

Parents need to know

Parents need to know that this series has a few gross-out moments and some rebellious and/or materialistic messages, but overall there isn't much to worry about. The main character lends advice to the viewers in an effort to help them navigate their own middle school woes.

Families can talk about the challenges that Ned faces and how he handles the bullies in his school. Parents might use this sereis as an opening to ask kids what issues they're dealing with in middle school. Do they want to talk about bullies, tough teachers, favoritism, or cliques?

Message

Social Behavior:

Ned is a middle school everyman who would rather unite than divide. His friends are a diverse bunch of kids who generally treat each other with respect, but there are bullies; Ned offers positive advice to viewers to help them with their own middle school experience.

Consumerism:

Typical Nickelodeon emphasis on cool stuff.

Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:

Violence

Sex

Language

Common Sense says

What's the story?

Reviewed by Joly Herman

Ned Bigby (Devon Werkheiser) is just a regular guy trying to survive junior high in NED'S DECLASSIFIED SCHOOL SURVIVAL GUIDE. Confronted by challenges at every corner -- from a crazed science teacher to the bullies who threaten him -- Ned is always using his resources to get by. These resources include a great imagination, an upbeat attitude and a pair of friends -- Cookie (Dan Curtis Lee) and Moze (Lindsey Shaw) -- who back him no matter what. By giving "helpful" tips to his viewers, Nick attempts to help his audience cope with their own middle-school angst. Though some of the tips are diluted common sense, others might benefit kids who have to face some of Ned's situations.

Is it any good?

4

While tips like "express yourself and have fun" might not carry much punch in the real world, Ned's heart is in the right place. He's generally kind, positive, energetic, and supportive of his classmates. Some kids might find comfort in this show, since it conveys the idea that not everyone has to be perfect to be happy.

Plus, Ned brings an upbeat attitude to even the trickiest dilemmas. When the school principal insists on boring the student body with a talent show that sticks only to the classics, for example, Ned and his crew set up a "Talentpalooza" show in which everyone can participate. Situations like that cast Ned as a virtual seventh grade Ferris Bueller, whose only goal is to get through middle school unscathed -- and to help his viewers do the same.

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Parents and kids say

All Reviews

There are 64 reviews.

5


Posted on 12/04/08 by alyb1998 Adult contributor

This is fantastic

This is one of my fave nickeloden show and its so funny and funny but usfull tips and i think he could be a great profesinol actor when he grows up. like i always like say when u start young you carry on through your life. Some of the things that they come out with is like WOW!!!!!!!!!! any way i love the show and me and thousands of other people want more made and not just some short ones but movie length aswel... rock on Ned!
4

Posted on 05/30/08 by Anonymous Adult contributor

A show that's entertaining and age-appropriate

This show seems targeted to elementary- and middle-schoolers because the premise of the show is how to "survive" middle school. Plots have gone from cheating to bullies and anything in between. Some questionable cartoonish violence may be present, but never results in serious injury. Overall, this show is meant for tweens. For teens who might find this show cheesy, check out "Miss Guided." Humorous plots and situations in those episodes are somewhat similar to those found in "Ned", but have content in it that's questionable for tweens which is why I recommend it for teens.
4

Posted on 01/26/08 by Anonymous Adult contributor

Great Kid Show

This is an all-around cute, funny, laugh-out-loud kids show. The characters and plots are predictable, but still fun.
5


Posted on 11/05/07 by DexterSmith Adult contributor

Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide

Sexual Content (Not an Issue): Some kissing and flirting. Violence (Not an Issue): Some beating up and comic pratfalls. Language (Not an Issue): Fart, butt, and pee are frequent. Social Behavior (On): Ned offers positive advice to viewers, his friends (for the most part) treat each other respectfully. Some bullying, but it's made clear that this is not acceptable behavior. Diverse cast, some crude humor. Commercialism (Not an Issue): None. Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco (Not an Issue): None.
5

Posted on 10/24/07 by Anonymous Adult contributor

Great show

Very clever and amusing.
3

Posted on 10/14/07 by Anonymous Adult contributor

Finally ... a WATCHABLE live action show on Nick.

Overall, I like Ned. Sure, the characters are all stereotypes, the plots are a little contrived, but I can let my kids watch for half an hour without worring about exposure to more teen-related issues, like that GOD-AWFUL Drake and Josh. A few years ago, Nick had a good run with pre-teen shows that parents could watch without wishing for the quick, painless death of an aneurysm. What happened??
5


Posted on 10/12/07 by garfield2711 Adult contributor

Great Show 7 and up.

5


Posted on 08/31/07 by masterofvideogames Kid contributor, age 11

Great show

It has nice tips and it is funny too.
3


Posted on 08/12/07 by guitarman Kid contributor, age 12
5

Posted on 07/23/07 by Anonymous Adult contributor

An interesting show...

Sexual Content: Dating Issues appear as well as kissing, but nothing worse than that. Violence: Characters get whacked with stuff like dodgeballs, fists, random supplies, but it's not a real problem. Language: None Social Behavior: The main characters promote helping other people. Commercialism: There are a lot of spoof objects (Cheese Puffs, Simulated Target Commercial for the school store), and Game Boys are shown once.

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Adult Reviews

There are 19 reviews.

5


Posted on 12/04/08 by alyb1998 Adult contributor

This is fantastic

This is one of my fave nickeloden show and its so funny and funny but usfull tips and i think he could be a great profesinol actor when he grows up. like i always like say when u start young you carry on through your life. Some of the things that they come out with is like WOW!!!!!!!!!! any way i love the show and me and thousands of other people want more made and not just some short ones but movie length aswel... rock on Ned!
4

Posted on 05/30/08 by Anonymous Adult contributor

A show that's entertaining and age-appropriate

This show seems targeted to elementary- and middle-schoolers because the premise of the show is how to "survive" middle school. Plots have gone from cheating to bullies and anything in between. Some questionable cartoonish violence may be present, but never results in serious injury. Overall, this show is meant for tweens. For teens who might find this show cheesy, check out "Miss Guided." Humorous plots and situations in those episodes are somewhat similar to those found in "Ned", but have content in it that's questionable for tweens which is why I recommend it for teens.
4

Posted on 01/26/08 by Anonymous Adult contributor

Great Kid Show

This is an all-around cute, funny, laugh-out-loud kids show. The characters and plots are predictable, but still fun.
5


Posted on 11/05/07 by DexterSmith Adult contributor

Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide

Sexual Content (Not an Issue): Some kissing and flirting. Violence (Not an Issue): Some beating up and comic pratfalls. Language (Not an Issue): Fart, butt, and pee are frequent. Social Behavior (On): Ned offers positive advice to viewers, his friends (for the most part) treat each other respectfully. Some bullying, but it's made clear that this is not acceptable behavior. Diverse cast, some crude humor. Commercialism (Not an Issue): None. Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco (Not an Issue): None.
5

Posted on 10/24/07 by Anonymous Adult contributor

Great show

Very clever and amusing.
3

Posted on 10/14/07 by Anonymous Adult contributor

Finally ... a WATCHABLE live action show on Nick.

Overall, I like Ned. Sure, the characters are all stereotypes, the plots are a little contrived, but I can let my kids watch for half an hour without worring about exposure to more teen-related issues, like that GOD-AWFUL Drake and Josh. A few years ago, Nick had a good run with pre-teen shows that parents could watch without wishing for the quick, painless death of an aneurysm. What happened??
5


Posted on 10/12/07 by garfield2711 Adult contributor

Great Show 7 and up.

5

Posted on 07/23/07 by Anonymous Adult contributor

An interesting show...

Sexual Content: Dating Issues appear as well as kissing, but nothing worse than that. Violence: Characters get whacked with stuff like dodgeballs, fists, random supplies, but it's not a real problem. Language: None Social Behavior: The main characters promote helping other people. Commercialism: There are a lot of spoof objects (Cheese Puffs, Simulated Target Commercial for the school store), and Game Boys are shown once.
5


Posted on 05/27/07 by jackg Adult contributor

Great show!

My entire family loves this show. It shows the kids coming up with creative solutions to big problems.
4


Posted on 03/23/07 by supermother Adult contributor
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Kids Reviews

There are 45 reviews.

5


Posted on 08/31/07 by masterofvideogames Kid contributor, age 11

Great show

It has nice tips and it is funny too.
3


Posted on 08/12/07 by guitarman Kid contributor, age 12
4


Posted on 06/10/07 by schuymarch1 Kid contributor, age 13

TeeNick rocks!

Ned's Declasified is one of my favorite TeeNick shows.
4


Posted on 06/09/07 by yourboi01 Kid contributor, age 15

love this show

this show is cool
1

Posted on 05/05/07 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 7
0


Posted on 04/22/07 by amber_32 Kid contributor, age 13

ewww

only one word can explain this show.....HORIBLE....i hate it....its anoying....it dosnet even give good survival tips.....what is the point of the show
5


Posted on 04/17/07 by 13marcc Kid contributor, age 12

its good.

its a awsome show.
5

Posted on 04/14/07 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 11
5


Posted on 02/21/07 by Chloe3956 Kid contributor, age 11
5


Posted on 02/19/07 by NICNAC Kid contributor, age 11

AWSOME BOOK

U NEED TO READ THIS BOOK IT IS FANTASTIC IT ROXXXXXXX READ IT!!!!!!!!!!!
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