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Everwood

(Rated TV-PG, Drama, Starring Treat Williams, Scott Wolf, Gregory Smith, Where to watch: WB, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Engaging but controversial show for teens.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    One multiracial couple is featured; otherwise the characters are white. Two feuding doctors slowly come to appreciate each other. Teens from different walks of life form unlikely friendships.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    In several episodes, a teenage boy experiencing the adverse effects of brain surgery has violent outbursts.
  • Sex:

    Only some kissing onscreen; much discussion of sexual issues, including unwanted teen pregnancy, young kids having sex, and a married women discovering her husband is gay.
  • Language:

    Occasionally characters say mild curse words on the level of "dam." The Brown kids have said "d--k" and "s--t" in anger.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Drinking among high school students has been shown but not advocated; episodes have addressed the pros and cons of antidepressants.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Everwood

Parents need to know that this show addresses mature themes. Past plotlines have dealt with illness (cancer, depression, stress-related incontinence), parent-child clashes, homosexuality, unwanted pregnancy, peer pressure, and teen sex. Family and friendship relationships are examined closely through these hot-button issues.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the serious and sometimes controversial topics addressed on the show. Ephram and Andy's relationship has never been harmonious. How might they work together to improve their father/son bond? Amy and Rose have had trouble in their relationship. How might a disease as serious as cancer affect a patient's interactions with family members? Another rich topic is coping with loss. How do the show's characters handle losing their loved ones? Is it realistic?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Arkansas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Teen years and problem solving

    This show was cancelled but will rerun from beginning starting in October on ABC Family. Only season 1 is available on DVD at current time. The show was cancelled too soon witht he merger of UPN and WB networks. A great miscalculation and unfortunate for everyone that like smart dramas with wit, humor and thought provoking situations. If you haven't checked it out...do so!

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

  4. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Everwood

    Splendid program.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Awesome show

    One of the great hour shows that are on now a days and you don't have to hide this one from you parents.

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