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Even Stevens

(Rated TV-G, Comedy, Starring Shia LaBeouf, Christy Carlson Romano, Nick Spano, Where to watch: Disney Channel, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Funny-but-formulaic family comedy.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The cast is primarily white and middle class, but each episode ends with a moral. The kids on the show act in age-appropriate ways. Funny, but socially appropriate. Humor is occasionally at the expense of another character, but the characters tend to apologize in those cases.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    None, although the Stevens siblings deal with their own romantic entanglements.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Even Stevens

Parents need to know that it's important to take this series with a grain of salt: Real-life tweens are experiencing acne, hormones, and emotional breakdowns -- all issues that are rarely solved in 30 minutes. Tell your kids that there's nothing wrong with them just because their real problems are stubborn and long-lasting!

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about sibling relationships. Is the way Ren and Louis interact realistic? How is it the same as/different from the way kids interact with their own sibling(s)? Do the parents on the show seem like real parents? How could the show be changed so that it seemed more like real life?

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    One of Disney's best

    Before Shia LaBeouf became a huge movie star, he was Louis Stevens on "Even Stevens." "Even Stevens" was one of the best sitcoms on Disney Channel and on ABC's One Saturday Morning (now ABC Kids). "Even Stevens" always had good morals and was wholesome and funny. The thing about this show, unlike most kids shows these days, is that you can gather the family around to watch it and everyone will enjoy it, no one will be offended. If you haven't seen it yet, it currently airs on WGN weekend mornings.

  2. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    It is ok

    It depends on what type of TV shows you like. It can be kind of stupid

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    funny

    very very very funny great series!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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