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Scott Baio Is ...

(Rated NR, Reality TV, Starring Scott Baio, Where to watch: VH1, DVD, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Faded TV star shines by exposing his flaws.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    In the first season, the point of the show was to transform Baio from a serial bachelor into a camera-ready bridegroom -- which proved to be a bumpy ride littered with vices. And he reacted to news of impending fatherhood with worries about the loss of his bachelor lifestyle. But he's constantly trying to become a better person.

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Sexuality and promiscuity are discussed, and scantily clad strippers have been shown.

  • Language:

    Minor swear words (like "balls," "crap," "pecker," and "boobs") pop up occasionally, but more serious infractions (like "f--k" and "s--t") are bleeped. There are also several euphemisms for sex, including "chasing tail" and "getting laid."

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Adult characters are shown drinking, but mostly in moderation.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Scott Baio Is ...

Parents need to know that this adult-targeted reality show -- which tracks the emotional journey of actor Scott Baio -- is better (and somewhat tamer) than many of its "celebreality" siblings. Expect to see some scantily clad women and hear a fair bit of language (though anything stronger than words like "balls" and "crap" is bleeped). The show also raises plenty of mature issues connected to sex, relationships, and parenthood.

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