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The Sarah Silverman Program

(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Starring Sarah Silverman, Brian Posehn, Steve Agee, Where to watch: Comedy Central, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 16.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Caustic humor delivered in a sing-songy voice.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Silverman's character is unapologetically self-absorbed, racist, homophobic, ignorant, and even criminally dangerous -- but the humor is largely intended to illuminate sociocultural issues.
  • Violence:

    Comic violence, like kneeing someone in the groin, knocking over a store display in a threatening manner, or tripping someone.
  • Sex:

    Crude sexual humor and jokes about genitals. Implied masturbation and brief shots of a porno mag. Faux sex scene between Silverman and "Black God."
  • Language:

    Steady stream of mild expletives like "dick," "crap," "ass," and "bitch," along with slang like "titties." Rare stronger language is bleeped.
  • Consumerism:

    TiVo is mentioned, and Sarah drives a Ford.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    No central drug or alcohol use, but one episode features Silverman unintentionally getting drunk on cough syrup.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Sarah Silverman Program

Parents need to know that this adult-oriented comedy series revolves around the fictionalized life of a controversial comedienne. She jokes about race, sexuality, disability, religion, sex, excrement, and more -- nothing is off limits. Episodes include scenes of implied masturbation, pooping in public, driving while intoxicated, and one particularly unsettling scene of Silverman having sex with "Black God."

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about cultural taboos. What subjects are off limits to comedians? Who's responsible for deciding when "the line" is crossed? Are certain topics always going to be "forbidden," or do things change over time? What's the purpose of politically or socially oriented humor? What happens when you hear a joke about something that makes you uncomfortable? Do you think Silverman is taking things too far? Are her jokes simply for shock value, or do they have something important to say?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! XD

    this show is soooooooooo funny! the jokes r hilarious! i definitley think sarah silverman is a great comedian. She does a great job in every episode =]

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Louisiana
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    love this show

    i have the first seson on dvd. it's Hilarious if u like the show then you should Definitely buy it

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Funny

    The Sarah Silverman program is pretty funny as stupid as it is it makes me laugh it's mostly clever humor I wouldn't let any one under fourteen watch it though.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 2.0

    Shallow sitcom for unintelligent viewers.

    I was actuall looking forward to this show. Sarah Silverman isn't a bad comedian, so I figured this show would be okay. I was wrong. This show is incredibly mediocre, and I find it quite sad that Sarah Silverman had to make so many poop jokes and say the word vagina every other line.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 4.0

    this show is really funny. but not for kids

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