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Will & Grace

(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, Megan Mullally, Where to watch: NBC, DVD, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Fun show about a strong friendship; not for kids.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The lead characters poke fun at each other, sometimes viciously. Most of the characters are also very selfish.

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Lots of sexual innuendo; homosexual relationships.

  • Language:

    Words like "bitch" and "ass" are commonplace.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Prescription drug abuse is portrayed as humorous; one of the supporting characters is always drinking or taking pills.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Will & Grace

Parents need to know that this show addresses homosexuality frankly and matter-of-factly (although with some stereotyping). There is a tremendous amount of innuendo, about 50% of which has to deal with homosexuality and homosexual sex. Drugs and alcohol abuse are treated as a joke.

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  • Families can talk about their views on homosexuality and its portrayal in the community, in the media (TV and movies), and in politics. Is it okay for the show's homosexual characters to make jokes that poke fun at homosexuality? Why or why not? Do any of the characters perpetuate homosexual stereotypes? How? Do any dispel stereotypes?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    smnp96
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 4.0

    Really funny

    It is only rated 15+ because will is gay. I dont see anything wrong with this except for graces assistant always stuffing pills in her mouth. I watched this show since i was 11. It is actually really good it makes people more open to homosexual relationships.

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    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it 2.0

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 16
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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

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  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Napkin
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Great Show.

    Will and Grace is a light TV-14 comedy show that if you don't like even a little you are a lunatic. For 9+.

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  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
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    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

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