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Lopez Tonight (TBS)
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that this late-night talk/comedy show hosted by comedian George Lopez supposedly celebrates diversity and cultural unity -- but Lopez frequently uses crude humor and racial/ethnic stereotyping to garner laughs. Expect frequent strong ... read more

Age 14+
Lopez Tonight
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The Wanda Sykes Show (Fox)
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that this comedy/variety/talk series includes sharp political commentary that reflects host Wanda Sykes’ strongly anti-conservative point of view. There's also some racially motivated humor (like references to “white folks” and ... read more

Age 15+
The Wanda Sykes Show
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The League (FX)
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that although this often-crass comedy about a group of longtime male friends pays a fair bit of attention to their fantasy football league, the show's real focus is their relationships -- both with each other and with their wives and ... read more

Age 16+
The League
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The Jeff Dunham Show (Comedy Central)
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that this comedy series showcases the talents of ventriloquist Jeff Dunham and his collection of sidekick puppet characters, including a crotchety old man, a cadaverous terrorist skeleton, and a beer-swilling redneck. The jokes range from ... read more

Age 13+
The Jeff Dunham Show
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Secret Girlfriend (Comedy Central)
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that Secret Girlfriend is a lowbrow comedy about a trio of guys whose main interests are chasing women, drinking wine coolers, and coming up with new ideas for viral videos that will make them marginally famous. Sex plays a major role in ... read more

Age 15+
Secret Girlfriend
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Sherri (Lifetime Television)
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that this sitcom about a recently divorced woman who's attempting to rebuild her life has a good bit of sexual content (including references to “screwing”) and some iffy language (“damn," “suck," “ass”). Infidelity ... read more

Age 14+
Sherri
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Hank (ABC)
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that this sitcom about a sophisticated New York City family that moves to small-town Virginia to rebuild their lives after the economic downturn mixes some typical sitcom dsyfunction with positive themes about starting over and ... read more

Age 13+
Hank
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The Middle (ABC)
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that this sitcom finds its humor in typical middle-class family woes like tight finances, overscheduling, communication issues, and balancing work and family time. The parents are devoted to their kids and to each other but do sometimes ... read more

Age 12+
The Middle
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Popzilla (MTV)
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that this fairly edgy animated series -- which pokes fun at celebrities and other pop culture phenomena -- has endless references to actors, other TV shows, movies, and websites. There's some strong sexual innuendo (including references ... read more

Age 14+
Popzilla
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The Cleveland Show (Fox)
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that The Cleveland Show -- an animated spin-off of Family Guy -- is too racy for young kids. Creator Seth MacFarlane’s brand of humor is heavy on shock value -- as in sequences that seem to condone sexual harassment among elementary ... read more

Age 14+
The Cleveland Show
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Titan Maximum (Cartoon Network)
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that this animated parody from the creators of Robot Chicken of early sci-fi kids' shows like Thunderbirds is aimed more at the adults who watched the original programs than at today's young viewers. Like the earlier shows, Titan Maximum ... read more

Age 15+
Titan Maximum
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Brothers (Fox)
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that although this sitcom about two adult brothers who have to learn to get along after years of sibling rivalry includes plenty of arguing and insults (all played for laughs, of course), overall it has some very positive messages about ... read more

Age 13+
Brothers
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Modern Family (ABC)
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that this sitcom revolves around three different families -- including a homosexual couple and their adopted daughter and a post-mid-lifer and his much younger second wife and stepson. Expect some suggestive jokes, particularly in ... read more

Age 13+
Modern Family
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Cougar Town (ABC)
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that the protagonist of this risque sitcom is a middle-aged divorcee who's setting out to reclaim her sexual identity with the help of younger men (she says that all single guys her age are either "broken, gaym or chasing younger ... read more

Age 15+
Cougar Town
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Accidentally on Purpose (CBS)
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that casual sex is the catalyst that jump-starts this sitcom about an unmarried female character in her 30s who gets pregnant and admits that, on more than one occasion, she didn't use protection. The show's jokes are heavy on sexual ... read more

Age 14+
Accidentally on Purpose
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Bored to Death (HBO)
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that this quirky HBO comedy about a nebbishy novelist who decides to moonlight as a private detective is aimed at adults but is likely to interest teens thanks to stars Zach Galifianakis and Jason Schwartzman. The cases are unexceptional, ... read more

Age 16+
Bored to Death
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Community (NBC)
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that this sitcom about a motley crew of community college students has plenty of (fairly mild) sexual innuendo and stereotypes about community colleges and those who attend them, but it also offers subtle positive messages about pursuing ... read more

Age 14+
Community
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The Jay Leno Show (NBC)
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that this prime time talk show/comedy series features all the traditional segments of similar late-night shows, from celebrity interviews to silly skits. Much of the humor is derived from current events, and, as a result, includes a fair ... read more

Age 13+
The Jay Leno Show
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Glee (Fox)
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that this edgy teen comedy promotes a positive message of cooperation and acceptance amid a mine field littered with jokes about homophobia, bullying, substance abuse, teen sex, and other envelope-pushing topics. There isn't an outright ... read more

Age 13+
Glee
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Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (Disney Channel)
Parents Need to Know...

that this movie offers more of the tween-friendly content that families have come to expect from Wizards of Waverly Place. Teenage Alex gives her parents and siblings fits with her rebellious -- and often disrespectful – behavior (she ... read more

Age 7+
Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie
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Bobb'e Says (Cartoon Network)
Parents Need to Know...

that although tweens will probably find this show funny, the teenage host’s repetitive use of phrases like "If you want to be as cool as Bobb’e, you have to do what Bobb’e says" will rub parents the wrong way in light of ... read more

Age 9+
Bobb'e Says
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