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The Springer Hustle

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Jerry Springer, Where to watch: VH1, 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?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Insider's look at the making of talk-show trash.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Producers work hard, but they have to be somewhat manipulative to book guests and convince them to appear on the show. Some might consider what they do to be exploitative, since they encourage guests to be as wild as possible for the sake of ratings. Show topics are titillating -- like sex, race, and questionable parentage.
  • Violence:

    Fistfights, verbal attacks, discussion of being in jail for assault, etc.
  • Sex:

    Discussion of sex, infidelity, sex toys, promiscuity, and more.
  • Language:

    Lots of cursing, with plenty unbleeped, like "ass," "s--t," and "bitch." "F--k" is common, too, but it is bleeped.
  • Consumerism:

    Promotes The Jerry Springer Show.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Depends on the episode, but at least one guest is accused of being a "meth head."
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Springer Hustle

Parents need to know that this behind-the-scenes reality show focuses on Jerry Springer's notorious talk show. Guests on the show punch, hit, smack, and otherwise go after each other in real physical fights. Producers actively encourage guests to attack one another verbally and physically, and real and staged scenes of intense arguing (including streams of profanity) are common. Situations involving mature issues like infidelity, deception, and racial prejudice are discussed.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about talk shows like The Jerry Springer Show. Why do people want to air their dirty laundry on television? Would you ever go on a show like this? Do you think guests are looking for fame? Do you think they get what they want by appearing on the show? Does this series change your impression of The Jerry Springer Show? How? What messages do you think this show is trying to send?

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

    is ok

    the show is not good for kids under 13

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