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Reba

(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring Reba McEntire, Christopher Rich, Joanna Garcia, Where to watch: WB, DVD)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Family comedy finds laughter in trying situations.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Strong women are in the forefront, but people of color are not.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Some adult topics. Nothing bawdy.
  • Language:

    Reba says "crap" sometimes.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Reba

Parents need to know that the main character, Reba, has gone through a divorce prompted by her husband's affair with a co-worker. Reba herself can have a sharp tongue, but her heart is always in the right place.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what survival means. How does Reba make her situation work for her, and how is her hardship evident? Does laughing in the face of problems and misfortune help?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in New Mexico
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Great show

    I ove this show, I watch it evryday. It is a cute comedy, nothing "questionable", except for in th beginning episodes.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    !!!! :)

    I love this Show! Van is sooo funny along with Reba! This show makes me happy! I wish they still made new episodes of this.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    LOVE IT! LOVE IT!!! LOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE IT!

    i luv it! They cover real topics that most people can relate to, and it is HILARIOUS!! There are some s*x things though, for example, 17 yr old daughter Shaianne had a baby. BUt this is pertty common now, so again some people can relate to it!!

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 4.0

    I love this show!

    This show is so great!! Watch it!

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Hilarious

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