 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Everybody Loves Raymond
- CBS, Syndicated
- Genre: Comedy
Common Sense Media says
Show finds humor in family conflict; teens and up.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this series focuses on adult relationships that are marked by conflict. The intimacy issues of married couples -- including (in)frequency of sex -- often take center stage, so parents watching with kids should gauge young viewers' readiness for the mature subject matter. Characters are affectionate but also frequently fight and express resentment.
What's the story?
EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND is touted as a family sitcom; in this case, "family" refers to grown-up characters (and viewers). Stand-up comedian Ray Romano stars as sportswriter Ray Barone, and Patricia Heaton plays his wife, Debra. Their three kid serve primarily as scenery, barely reacting to the constant bickering and crises that surround them. Central to the comedy are Ray's opinionated and intrusive parents -- Frank (Peter Boyle) and Marie (Doris Roberts) -- and his brother, Robert (Brad Garrett), who all live just across the street. The extended family throw insults around as if they can't stand each other, but viewers seem to identify with the Barones, a family that fights as passionately as it loves.
Is it any good?
Episodes often insightfully focus on Ray's perceived shortcomings and missteps as a husband and father. But the series also uses stereotypes as a jumping-off point: self-involved career man who doesn't get enough action in the bedroom, frustrated housewife who doesn't get enough help with the cooking and cleaning, meddling mother-in-law who doesn't get enough respect. That said, the cast is stellar and plotlines shed light on universal human insecurities, such as doubting that your spouse still finds you attractive as you grow older.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about arguing. When does it help -- and when doesn't it?
When you do fight with a family member, how does it make you feel? How
do you patch things up? Can people be angry with each other and love
each other at the same time?
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The Funniest Sitcom Show that ever aired!!!!!!
This is the best and Funniest Family Sitcom EVER!!!! As the content is concerned, Sex is frequent. Discussions of wanting sex and occasional episodes focus on sex but innuendos and kissing is as bad as it gets. Language gets spicy. H*ll, a*s, d*mn are used quite a bit and Frank loves saying "Holy Cr*p." Violence is minor, yelling and verbal arguments get fierce but no one lays a hand on anyone. Teens will like it but maybe younger kids can a few episodes. Preview them first for kids below 14.
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Funnnyyyy
great! every family is like this. so if you're wondering if it is appropriate, think to yourself: is MY family appropriate?
So refreshing and hilarious!!!
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Kids will love it; even though it's not very appropriate at times
I love this show!! Even though sometimes it's inappropiate, kids will love it! You CANNOT miss it!
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Kid, 10 years old
January 1, 2011
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Very Funny if you dont mind language and Sexual behavior
I HATED this show before but now some parts are hilarious. Although they say all the time "Wanna have Sex?" This show is very funny. Language might be a problem if you're a parent... Its not like they say "F**K."
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Good Show
I love this show!!!!!!!! I says iffy for 13 but I am 12 and watch and so does my nearly 11 year old brother. Sure, there is bad language and some kissing and talking about sex but they don't show it. It show what a real marriage is like.
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Hilarious!
This is a hilarious show! Marie is TOTALLY INSANE and obnoxious! It can be inappropriate at times and I find Frank's "catch phrase" to be "Holy Crap!"
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Good TV show
Not much too say. fine for 7 and up... 4/5
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EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND: 94% - CERTIFIED FRESH!
The sitcom of our times, Everybody Loves Raymond is a family comedy that benefits from relatable characters and situations.
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| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Networks: | CBS, Syndicated |
| Cast: | Brad Garrett, Patricia Heaton, Ray Romano |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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