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Pepper Dennis

(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Where to watch: WB)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Sex appeal vs. smarts in a mature dramatic comedy.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Compares the relative merits of career vs. personal life, glamour vs. substance, and sex appeal vs. smarts. At the same time, Pepper and her friends are young and single and have casual sexual relationships.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Occasionally the stories Pepper covers touch on violence; no blood.

  • Sex:

    Fairly tame bedroom scenes; kissing; lots of flirty banter.

  • Language:

    Infrequent, minor-league cursing; one bleeped "f--k" (the saying of which had major consequences).

  • Consumerism:

    Specific product names are mentioned to establish status.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Social drinking; one character mixed Xanax and drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Pepper Dennis

Parents need to know that this dramedy takes on issues such as balancing work and personal life, comparing newsroom glamour with substance, and the relative merits of sexiness vs. smarts. Especially the latter: The series is all about whether sex appeal and professional ability can coexist peacefully. Some families might find the sexy storylines and dialogue a bit racy. Also, some male characters seem to treat women as objects (patting their behinds, talking down to them), but that's part of the "sex in the workplace" setup.

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  • Families can talk about what role attractiveness plays in a TV personality's qualifications. Are looks as important as substance, character, talent, and experience? Should they be? Also, what are the potential problems of a workplace romance? Can women be at the top of their chosen career and still have a satisfying romantic life? What sacrifices might you have to make to succeed at work? Are these issues the same for men and women? If you had to choose whether to work to live or live to work, which would you pick?
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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 2.0

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    ILIKE IT I THINK IT IS WELL WRITTEN AND A LITTLE FUNNY

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