• Is it age appropriate?

  About our ratings

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  Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 14.

• Is it any good?

  2.0

• Common Sense says

  Raunchy animated Family Guy spin-off isn't for kids.

Why We Rated This for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

• Messages:

  Despite its raunchy tone/content and frequent reliance on race-based humor and other stereotypes, the show does have a sweet undertone thanks to Cleveland and Donna's relationship. The show also demonstrates how people can sometimes be blind to the obvious faults of others -- but if they can learn to stand up for themselves and see these people for what they are, they can find happiness with someone else.
• Role models:

  Cleveland is an unlikely role model. Even though his parenting is dubious and he’s often focused on having sex or drinking beer, he is also a strong advocate for persistently pursuing your dreams -- even in the face of adversity.
• Violence:

  Little explicit violence, though some characters do have guns, which sometimes go off accidentally for comic effect.
• Sex:

  Frequent references to sex and sexual activities. A boy in elementary school drops his pencil on purpose as an excuse to look up the skirts of his classmates. Cleveland says he hopes to “get in a bit of petting” on a date. Another character says he wants to “touch boobs.” There’s no animated sex or visible cartoon genitalia, but couples do kiss, and Cleveland appears naked in the bath.
• Language:

  Pretty raunchy for primetime animated fare, though that likely won’t come as a surprise for fans of creator Seth MacFarlane. Though none of the most explicit swear words are used, expect plenty of others, including “boobs,” “douche" (used as a put-down), “damn,” “jive-ass turkey,” “what the hell,” and others. The show also features many comments about race and plenty of references to sex.
• Consumerism:

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

  Several characters often hang out at a bar drinking beer, and Cleveland and Donna sometimes drink wine at home.

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