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Thank God You're Here

(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring Dave Foley, David Alan Grier, Where to watch: NBC, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Uneven improv contest tests comics' ad-lib skills.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Some comedians poke lighthearted fun at serious topics like race relations and homosexuality, and stereotyping abounds (a ditzy blonde beauty contest participant, for instance) -- but it's all played for laughs.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Prop weapons like guns and knives are wielded, but there's no injury from them.
  • Sex:

    Plenty of sexual innuendo, most of which is pretty tame. In one scene, a dietary supplement is called a "pickle enhancer," and further jokes imply the benefits of having a more sizable "pickle." Women's bras are shown (but not worn), and there's some kissing (including a few instances of same-sex kissing) played for humor.
  • Language:

    "Damn," "hell," and "suck" are used occasionally.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some sketches include alcohol or smoking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Thank God You're Here

Parents need to know that this improvisational comedy series includes mild sexual innuendo and jokes that play off of issues like homosexuality and race relations. Since they're thrown into costumes and scenes without any preparation, comedians often fall back on stereotypes for laughs (like a dim blonde beauty pageant contestant who spews off-the-wall answers during a Q & A session). That said, the series' jovial nature casts a harmless light on all of the humor, so older tweens and teens shouldn't be any worse for the wear after tuning in. Occasional strong language is the only other hiccup in this unpredictable series.

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  • Families can talk about comedy. What are the different styles of comedy? How is each one defined? How are they similar and different? What stretches the boundaries of comedy? When is a joke taken too far? Where is the line between funny and hurtful? How has comedy changed over the years? Can people today still relate to the style of legends like Lucille Ball and George Burns? Why or why not? Tweens: What kind of comedy do you like the most? Who are some of your favorite comedians? Why?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
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    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    This show is racist and sexist! I am angered at the creators of this show.

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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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    this show is cool!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 0.0

    I hated it

    This show was aweful. I turned it off half way thru it. I was hoping it would be funny, but was I wrong.

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