okay this show isn't exaclty the simpsons but i like to watch it. besides, little kids wouldn't get almost all the jokes. but the simpsons are the original and i think family guy stole some of their material
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Family Guy
(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Starring Seth Green, Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Where to watch: Fox, Syndicated, DVD, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 14. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Contrary to its title, this isn't a family show.
Themes in this show include: family relationships
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Family Guy
Parents need to know that Family Guy is very funny; the quirky scenarios can induce giggles or even guffaws in grown-ups. But Seth MacFarlane's show isn't meant to be watched by kids or young teens. Unpredictable is the name of the game in the town of Quahog, Rhode Island, where the Griffin family spends most of its time watching television and getting into trouble. The dog, Brian, and the infant, Stewie, are the most intelligent members of the family -- which might set off a few alarm bells in terms of inappropriate role modeling. Expect frequent sexual innuendo and salty language (of the "bitch" and "damn" variety), as well as some drinking and violence played for humor.
Read our full review by Joly Herman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about when politically correct attitudes are helpful and when they can be harmful. Do you find this show's humor funny or offensive? Why do different people have different reactions to over-the-top humor?
- What do you make of Peter's excessive love of television? Is this the way anyone should look at the world?
- If tweens insist on watching this show, be sure to take the time to watch it with them to get a sense of what's going on.
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
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- I rate this title off for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
Iffy for 15+.
Iffy for 6+? NO WAY. I've read scripts for this show before, and it is definitly not appropriate for 6 year olds. I say this show is iffy for 15+.
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Iffy content
This is a hilarious show but a lot of times my parents make me turn it off because it's too raunchy and times. Nothing is too explicit though. If your kids are not old enough the jokes will fly over their heads and it won't be as enjoyable for them anyway so basically your kids will have to be old enough to actually like the show. A lot of the jokes are controversial or about sex. There is mild cursing but again if your kids are too young for it then it wont be funny. The dog has a drinking problem and the dad and his friends are always seen at the bar. But Its a fantastic show!
- I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
No no no! No one of ANY age
I have only seen a tiny bit of this show and was like Oh My Gosh, each of the few times I saw a tiny bit of it i heard cursing and also not only that I've heard people talk about and the things i've heard about it are NOT very good! So just as this website says despite the title it's NOT for family viewing!!!!!!!!!!!
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
Horrible for everyone. Adults and youth alike.
Absolute horrifying. Sexual Content of every kind meant to be made funny and appealing. The family dog wanting to have sex with the mother, The baby plotting to kill her, Scenes of nude boy masterbating, girlfriend having sex with everybody but her boyfriend, incest and more. Each part presented in a way to leave viewers giggling. Anyone who chooses to watch this chooses all that is evil and filthy.
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Ratings at a Glance
| 86% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 71% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 57% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 57% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 57% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
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