I love this show. I could watch it for hours and hours!! MY whole family loves it. We watch it whenever its on or try to a least.I think it's a cool way for kids to learn not to think their life is messy and hard. If they watch this I know they think wrong about the messy part. I do.
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Dirty Jobs
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Ick and shtick will appeal to older tweens and up.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 11 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Dirty Jobs
Parents need to know that this series' humor doesn't come just from the grubby vocations being reported on, but also from the irony of seeing Mike Rowe -- a well-spoken, likeable television host -- up to his elbows in the dirty jobs of everyday American laborers. The show includes adult-oriented sarcasm, but chances are it will go over the head of most kids. Younger viewers will be enthralled by the series' dirt, stench, and general ick, but the language and humor make it best for older tweens and up.
Read our full review by Pam Gelman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the featured jobs and the physical strength, bravery, and stamina displayed by those who do them day in and day out. Rowe enjoys informing viewers about these occupations and the importance of what these workers do in their communities -- but, in the end, are we as viewers respecting these average Americans or gawking at them?
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- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Best show
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Best Show Ever!
This show is so so amazing. It honestly is! You learn so much from this show, and Mike Rowe is definitely fun to watch. Yeah he mutters some curse words under his breath, but they usually are blanked out. Honestly in my opinion, im not a parent, but if you think you are protecting your kid from all the crap in the world by not letting him or her from watching this, you are completely wrong! :D
- I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it
This show is very hard to rate overall. I watch the show with my 5 year old, and 90% of the spots are fine. There are some unappropriate episodes that we do not watch. This is a very enjoyable fun show.
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
ME AND MY DAD LOVE IT
ME AND MY DAD LOVE IT
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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