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Age 9+
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Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh

Stepbrothers' hi-jinks are jolly -- just not very realistic.

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Age 9+
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Secret Millionaire

Reality show offers rich lessons about giving.

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Age 8+
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Man v. Food

Travel show serves up some iffy eating habits.

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Age 15+
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Party Monsters: Cabo

Party-planning competition isn’t all fun and games.

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Age 10+
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Mom's Cooking

Families bond over food; some gender stereotyping.

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