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Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares (UK)

(Rated TV-MA, Reality TV, Starring Gordon Ramsay, Where to watch: BBC America, DVD)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    More brutal insults from foul-mouthed UK chef.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Although it's his job to offer criticism, Ramsay is often brutal in his comments about people's failures and tends to resort to offensive language to make his points.

  • Violence:

    No violence, but a few vomiting scenes as Ramsay shares his dislike of certain dishes. He can also get very hostile and angry.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Anything and everything is part of standard conversation. "Damn," "s--t," "ass," and "hell" are audible, but Ramsay's personal favorite, "f--k," is bleeped.

  • Consumerism:

    Ramsay is his own brand at this point.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Diners drink wine and beer with dinner.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares (UK)

Parents need to know that this restaurant-set British reality series comes with a strong-language advisory for good reason, since star Gordon Ramsay makes no effort to temper his infamously foul mouth in other people's kitchens. "Damn," "ass," and "s--t" are used frequently (and are all unbleeped), but nothing is as popular as Ramsay's many variations on "f--k" (that one is bleeped, sometimes so frequently that it's hard to understand the surrounding dialogue). He's also rudely critical of restaurant employees' and owners' shortcomings and doesn't shy away from personal attacks.

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  • Families can talk about why larger-than-life personalities like Ramsay are the bread and butter of reality TV. Is Ramsay TV-worthy? Why or why not? Families can also discuss giving and receiving criticism. Why is it sometimes hard to take criticism? How do you react to it? Do you ever find it difficult to critique someone else's work? Does it make a difference whether the person is a friend or not? Why or why not? How does Ramsay's aggressive demeanor affect how his critiques are received?
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