I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SHOW!!! ok, I admit, it is a little inapropriate at times (ok, most of the time) but this is overall a great show. I mean, if it wasn't, would it have been aired for 35 YEARS!!! Kids under 13 should definately not watch this, ont only because they are to young, but because they won't get the show and the skethes and the jokes (aka what makes it funny). I have been watching this show since I was 13 and I am proud to say I have not missed a single one. Somethimes my brother watches it with me (he is 12) but its ok because he is very mature for his age and, being my only other sibling, he knows almost everything I do (he gets the jokes & why they are funny). I live through the week thinking "one more day closer to saturday", it's too bad it only airs once a week! but I guess that's the novelty of it. in closing, LIVE FROM NEW YORK IT'S SATURDAY NIGHT!!! p.s. I love Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Seth Meyers, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudekis, Kenan Thompson, Kriten Wiig, Bobby Moynihan, Abby Elliot, Nasim Pedrad, & Jenny Slate. (but mostly Seth Meyers! go weekend update)
Saturday Night Live
(Rated TV-14, Variety show, Starring Tina Fey, Fred Armisen, Rachel Dratch, Where to watch: NBC, DVD, Online)
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Common Sense says
Legendary late-night show funny for teens and up.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–18
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Saturday Night Live was written by Sierra Filucci
Parents need to know that much of the show's sexual, political, and racial humor may be too mature for some kids -- but it could also fly right over their heads. Stereotypes abound, from ditzy girls to angry black men, and they're treated with differing levels of social critique -- some shallow, some deeper. Due to the show's live nature, occasional curse words or other unplanned activity occurs (such as when Sinead O'Connor ripped up a photograph of the Pope on air). Many parents may remember their own experiences with SNL growing up and should know that, if anything, the show is tamer now than it was in its early years.
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What’s the Story?
For over 30 years, NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE has been broadcasting comedy sketches and musical performances from Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center. Some of today's veteran comedians started on the show -- Eddie Murphy, Bill Murray, Chevy Chase -- and it's where a number of contemporary comedy movie stars also got their first big break, including Mike Myers, Adam Sandler, and Will Ferrell. Sketches often parody timely events, politics, and celebrities, providing an astute form of social commentary.
Is It Any Good?
Over the years, the quality of the show has varied, both from season to season and from episode to episode. But for the most part, SNL has been a place to see solid, live comedy with a broad, mature appeal. Other similar shows may have topped it comedically (In Living Color, The Kids in the Hall), but none have endured the test of time to become a living institution like SNL
In recent years, Tina Fey's smart, biting delivery as the co-host of the long-standing news parody segment "Weekend Update" has been the highlight of the show. Her role as both performer and head writer for SNL marks a shift from the 1990s, when series creator Lorne Michaels was under fire for a lack of a female voice on the show. Musical guests, who usually play two live songs during the course of the show, are also top-rate and diverse, ranging from Paul Simon to Britney Spears.
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I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
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- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
Best show in da world, but not for -13...
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I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Just a rant. Boy, was it fun to write this.
Ok, I don't regularly watch this show. I'm mainly writing this review to rant on the user ProudMotherOf6. I read your review for this show, and I laughed so hard, I decided to read the rest of your reviews. Wow. I feel sorry for your kids. I know I'm not a parent or anything, but I do know that there is a time to let go. Your 17 year old will be moving away soon. You can't follow them around all the time and smash their TVs and put them in "time-out" forever. Your 17 year old is way too old for that. It's both funny and disturbing, how protective you are. No Internet? Why? How does this make sense? Plus, if Internet is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN, then how did you write this review? Oooh, I think that somebody has to get their rules straight, or else your children will stop listening to you and transform your household into an Anarchy. In short, stop being a Communist. It's not cool. Peace!
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I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
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- Inappropriate language
They said the "f
I think that this show isn't that good. My mom said that it used to be funny, which I can't believe. The only good part is the "just kidding" lady. Oh, yeah, and on one episode they said the "f" word... LIVE... ON TV... I could HEAR it! So the cursing is bad because of that, I think. So ages twelve or thirteen or maybe even fourteen plus are prolly okay to watch this.
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I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
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- Inappropriate sexual content
Good for tweens and older!
One of my favorite sitcoms! You'll throw your head back and laugh at some funny sketches. Language isn't that much of a concern, but there is a lot of sexual humor. Most skits/sketches are okay for kids 11 and up, but some may be a little mature! Peace.
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I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
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- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Sometimes Funny/Sometimes Inappropriate; Teens Only
SNL can be very funny at times. To the point of not being able to speak or breath. Having said that, a lot of the jokes have a sexual theme or reference certain body parts. Most of time when this happens, I'll just turn the TV off and go to bed. Not because of the content, but because it just plain isn't funny. Even with the inappropriate stuff aside, younger kids will not get any of the jokes, which focus mainly on making fun of society. Bottom Line: Stay up and watch at least the first cold open (which is usually political and very funny) and a little after that. Very rarely is there anything inappropriate in that section of the show. After that, teens only.
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| 100% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 100% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 100% | of parents say they notice product placement |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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