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Unhitched

(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Starring Craig Bierko, Rashida Jones, Shaun Majumder, Where to watch: Fox)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Farrellys' sexed-up sitcom is too mature for kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Sensitive topics like sexual harassment and rape are tapped as sources of humor (as when it's implied that a man is raped by a chimpanzee). The characters have sex with multiple partners, and at least one spends the evening with a female escort, who uses her sex appeal to tempt him to spend money on her.

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Lots of innuendo (a woman mentions wanting a "stiff cocktail," for instance) and euphemisms for male genitalia. Plenty of kissing and some simulated sex, but nudity is limited to men's upper bodies. A fair amount of bed hopping as the main characters navigate the dating scene.

  • Language:

    Words like "hell," "damn," and "bitch" are used sporadically.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some characters smoke occasionally, and drinking is common, sometimes to the point of drunkenness.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Unhitched

Parents need to know that this sitcom about newly single adults was created by the Farrelly brothers -- the duo behind There's Something About Mary. Their typically raunchy content is toned down for TV, but it's still brimming with simulated sex and innuendo, as well as jokes based on mature topics like sexual harassment and rape. Also expect regular drinking, casual sex, strong language (like "damn" and "bitch"), and a generally exaggerated/unrealistic approach to what dating is really like.

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  • Families can talk about how the media portrays relationships and dating. Teens: Did you find the characters' situations and relationships realistic? Why or why not? How do their experiences compare to yours? Why do you think dating situations are exaggerated on TV and in movies? What does a show like this say about how society views long-term relationships and marriage? Also, how is this show similar to and different from the Farrellys' big-screen comedies?
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