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UFO Hunters (History)

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Bill Birnes, Pat Uskert, Jeff Tomlinson, Where to watch: History, DVD)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Alien proof search tedious, but not bad for kids.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The UFO investigators are searching for hard evidence of alien activity and are inclined to think that the authorities are all conspiring to hide the truth. They're also eternal optimists, and their repeated failures to find real evidence only makes them more convinced that the truth is still out there somewhere. They seem unwilling to accept the possibility that the incidents they're investigating may not actually involve extraterrestrials.

  • Violence:

    Some computer re-creations of flying saucers crashing.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Infrequent swearing, especially when the diehard UFO investigators say that government denials of certain events are "total bulls--t."

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About UFO Hunters (History)

Parents need to know that there's not much room for debate in this show. The investigators are absolutely convinced that the alleged alien sightings they're studying are real and that they'll be able to find proof if they look hard enough. When their research is inconclusive (or completely fails to support their theories) they start to wonder about government conspiracies and hidden evidence but never consider the possibility that the incidents are anything but actual alien encounters. Viewers may certainly disagree, but those who do will find little reason to watch. All of that said, there's little obviously iffy content here -- a bit of bleeped swearing is about it.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about people's fascination with UFOs. Do you think UFOs are real? What would you think of someone who said they'd seen one? Why are so many people convinced that they've seen these mysterious objects, and why do UFOs and aliens appear so often in so many TV shows and movies?
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    Dr.Pepper
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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I like it

    It is a good show if you like aliens and UFO's. There is nothing wrong with it except for occasional swearing that is bleeped out.

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