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The Real Deal

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Richard Davis, Where to watch: TLC)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 11.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Profit-focused reality TV for real estate addicts.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 11–12

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Shows people working hard at a successful business and handling challenges in a variety of ways, mostly positive. Personality conflict is emphasized, but not a big deal. The greed that goes along with being a successful business person is standard.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    A hint of sexual tension between male and female leads.
  • Language:

    Occasional profanity, like "ass" or "screwed." "S--t" is bleeped. Richard says things like "Whoever did this is a complete idiot!"
  • Consumerism:

    Some flashy cars and occasional fancy clothes. Making money is the main point of the show.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Occasional social drinking. One episode featured a recovering alcoholic.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Real Deal

Parents need to know that this series about real estate investment probably won't interest younger viewers and isn't intended for them anyway. That said, there's not much problematic material, although profit and personality conflict are definitely emphasized. A pair of employees will sometimes butt heads on a decision, and their boss sometimes seems to relish the conflict. But despite some false starts, disagreements are often resolved professionally. Most of the male owner's employees are younger and female; he relies heavily on them, praises them frequently, and treats them professionally.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why shows about houses and real estate are so popular. Do you think viewers learn anything useful from these programs, or is it mostly just vicarious living? Does anything about this particular series surprise you? Do you feel like you have a sense of how the real estate business works after watching? Families can also discuss renovating a house. What would you like to change about where you live now? Did this show give you an idea of how easy or difficult that change might be?
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    the show is great. you learn alot from what they do with the houses

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