This show is hysterical! The content is very mild and innuendos will go right of the head of anyone under 12.
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Samantha Who?
(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring Christina Applegate, Jennifer Esposito, Jean Smart, Where to watch: ABC, DVD)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
So-so amnesia sitcom tackles grown-up issues.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Samantha Who?
Parents need to know that this sitcom about an amnesiac who wants to become a better person occasionally deals with serious issues, like alcoholism and sexual affairs, but tends to treat the topics lightly. Expect frequent discussion of sex, including occasional mild innuendo. Couples sometimes kiss or embrace, and characters drink and hang out in bars. One character drinks frequently, and others joke about her being an alcoholic. Rare use of swear words like "damn" and "bitch."
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Lives in New YorkI rate this title on for age 8 and give itI LOVE THIS SHOW!!!
- Lives in TexasI rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
Cute show - not appropriate for kids
I enjoy this show. I record it so I can watch it when my kids aren't around. It is well written, but too over the top to be in Prime Time. Christina Applegate does a fine job of playing the confused victim of amnesia. Good supporting cast, too. Kids over the age of 14 (depending on their maturity level) could get this, but I would not recommend anyone under 17 watch.
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