Family guy is very viloent,most of the viloence comes from stewie griffin.there is other stuff like weed,drugs,beer,sex and words like he**,da**,basta**,bit** and son of a bit**.And that is what i think of family guy
Family Guy
(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Starring Seth Green, Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Where to watch: Fox, Syndicated, DVD, Online)
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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
This review of Family Guy was written by Joly Herman
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.
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- 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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What’s the Story?
A blend of slapstick and fantasy, Seth MacFarlane's FAMILY GUY -- resurrected for network broadcast after being cancelled and then becoming a huge hit on DVD -- is a TV show within a TV show. Characters include patriarch Peter Griffin (voiced by MacFarlane), who has visions that look like animated channel surfing; Stewie the infant (MacFarlane again), who spews vitriolic one-liners as he throws his bottle across the room; and Brian the dog (yup, MacFarlane does his voice, too), a sensitive, well-read fellow who enjoys his wine.
Is It Any Good?
This wacky brand of fast-paced humor isn't for everyone. As a plot device, Peter's visions can serve as a distraction, which ultimately disrupts what might be a storyline. On the other hand, the constant cross-references to musicals, literature, plays, and other TV shows might amuse some viewers. Don't expect consistent content from this show.
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I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
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I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
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- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
its so funny and i love it.
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I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
my mom is guilty!
My mom wont let me wach this show evn if im 14! this is not fair!!
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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- Inappropriate sexual content
- Excessive consumerism
Hilarious!!!
Besides the racism jokes and all that stuff they make fun of hannah montana, marlee matlin, alien, the muppets, jaws, adam sandler. yeah they make fun of everthing but some of the skits are funny and clean but have just some crude humor! It kind of depends what episode your watching to determine if you can't watch the show because some of the episodes hav crude humor and mild language which are mostly theold ones (Seasons 1 and 2)
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I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
Great for adults and teens!
Yes. I think this show has no positive parts for younger kids, though some jokes are really funny.
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Ratings at a Glance
| 82% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 73% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 64% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 64% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 55% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
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