Team Galaxy - TV-Y7-FV

Far-out action with positive lessons for kids.

TV Rating: TV-Y7-FV Network: Cartoon Network Cast: Katie Griffin, Kirby Morrow, Tabitha St. Germain Genre: Children, Cartoons, & Animation

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this anime-style cartoon touts teamwork and respect for peers' unique abilities and includes examples of positive conflict resolution. The imaginative adventures and absence of much questionable subject matter makes it a good choice for grade-schoolers, who will enjoy the show's action, humor, and interpersonal relationships.

Families can talk about teamwork. How do the team members depend on each other? What are their individual strengths? In what ways and at what times does each of them act as a leader? Kids, have you ever been part of a team? What does it mean to be a teammate? What are teammates' responsibilities to each other? Parents can also discuss getting along with peers. How do the characters relate to their classmates? Is there any competition among them? How do your kids relate to their peers? How do they resolve differences that inevitably arise?

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Common Sense Review

Reviewed By: Emily Ashby

TEAM GALAXY follows the struggles and triumphs of students at Galaxy High, which trains teens (both human and alien) for missions in the far reaches of the universe.

Energetic Josh (voiced by Kirby Morrow) is a top Galaxy team leader who's often called on to visit distant planets to answer communication beacons. His teammates include Yoko (Katie Griffin) -- an aspiring pop singer who, sadly, lacks the necessary vocal talents -- and boy genius Brett (Tabitha St. Germain), whose brilliance is often overshadowed by his classmates' taunts about his age. Josh's superintelligent robotic dog, Fluffy, also lends a hand (er, paw).

Under the guidance of Josh's dad, Principal Kirkpatrick (Brian Dobson), the cadets balance their hectic teenage lives with the demands of training to become a Space Marshal.

This anime-style cartoon works well for grade-schoolers because it combines exciting (and not overly violent) adventures with imaginative characters and humor. Kids will relate to some of the issues that arise among team members (as when one teammate feels excluded from the action, or another develops a superiority complex), and parents can feel comfortable that the lessons the show offers are worthwhile. Positive messages about teamwork, respecting others, conflict resolution, and taking responsibility for your actions are clear in each episode.

Fans may also enjoy Martin Mystery, Legion of Super Heroes, or the movie Sky High.

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Content		CS	adults	kids
Content
Sexual Content
Violence Cartoon tumbles from heights and hand-to-hand exchanges that never result in injury.
Language Occasional name-calling like "pipsqueak," "shorty," or "weasel."
Message
	Social Behavior Female characters are on equal footing with the guys. The show includes lessons in acceptance, taking responsibility for your actions, and respecting others' abilities and differences.
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