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Opportunity Knocks

(Rated TV-G, Game shows, Starring J.D. Roth, Where to watch: ABC)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Fun family game show delivers the goods.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The closer families are, the more they win. But they're also being tempted by big-ticket prizes worth thousands of dollars -- and up to $250,000 in cash alone. The show spotlights families from a variety of racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Brand-name prizes (like stainless-steel Whirlpool appliances, big-screen televisions with service from DirectTV, and backstage passes to meet the Jonas Brothers) are offered as incentives along with cold, hard cash.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Opportunity Knocks

Parents need to know that this game show is one of the rare series that adults, teens, tweens, and younger kids can actually watch together -- and they'll probably have a good time doing it. In fact, the show's format was designed to bring families closer together by rewarding parents and kids who know a lot about each other's passions and interests. That said, while sheer greed isn't the primary focus, commercialism is still a major player. Correct answers yield cash and prizes, and brand names are mentioned in every episode.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how they might fare on a show like this, which tests how well they really know each other. If you had to name your dad's favorite movie -- with more than $100,000 at stake -- could you do it? Would you know your mom's birthday or your sister's secret crush? (And would the prospect of winning a 42" flat-screen for your room motivate you to find out ... just in case you get a knock on your door?) How does the material on this show compare to other TV game shows? What makes it more family friendly? Parents and kids can also have fun pausing the show between rounds to ask each other the same questions the contestants just answered.
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