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Age 15+Unhitched
Farrellys' sexed-up sitcom is too mature for kids.
Review Date: 2/29/2008
Age 14+The Parkers
Moesha spin-off is sassy and strong.
Review Date: 12/14/2004
Age 14+Half & Half
Cute sitcom; meant for older teens.
Review Date: 4/8/2005
Age 14+Less Than Perfect
Less than perfect for kids, but OK for teens.
Review Date: 4/18/2005
Age 14+Eve
Good-natured but bland sitcom; OK for teens.
Review Date: 4/23/2005
Age 8+Darcy's Wild Life
Glamour girl moves to a farm -- silly slapstick.
Review Date: 4/4/2005
Age 11+Radio Free Roscoe
RFR rocks! Responsible teens question "the man."
Review Date: 4/25/2005
Age 12+One on One
Silly sitcom feels fake, but teens might enjoy.
Review Date: 4/2/2005
Age 15+Will & Grace
Fun show about a strong friendship; not for kids.
Review Date: 2/21/2005
Age 7+Full House
Three men and three babies (er, girls).
Review Date: 2/7/2005
Age 16+Wonder Showzen
Pitch-black puppet satire; no kids allowed!
Review Date: 3/1/2005
Age 13+Most Outrageous Moments
Bloopers redux; sure to entertain tweens.
Review Date: 4/1/2005
Age 11+The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Good-natured sitcom the family can enjoy together.
Review Date: 5/2/2005
Age 15+Sex and the City
Smart, sassy, sexy -- and for adults only.
Review Date: 4/3/2005
Age 7+The Cosby Show
Classic family sitcom offers fun with its lessons.
Review Date: 5/16/2005
Age 13+Rodney
Blasé family comedy OK (but boring) for teens.
Review Date: 5/31/2005
Age 11+Clueless
Flashy sitcom is, like, best for tweens and up.
Review Date: 6/1/2005
Age 16+Entourage
Inside look at Hollywood isn't for kids.
Review Date: 6/5/2005
Age 14+The Drew Carey Show
Mature sitcom is big on laughs, short on values.
Review Date: 6/14/2005
Age 13+Blue Collar TV
Sometimes-crass comedy is OK for teens.
Review Date: 5/31/2005
Age 13+Daria
Biting social commentary has mature themes.
Review Date: 5/31/2005
Age 13+Roseanne
Mature, blue-collar family sitcom; teens OK.
Review Date: 5/16/2005
Age 11+Saved by the Bell: The College Years
College comedy with values for older tweens+.
Review Date: 5/20/2005
Age 14+The Oblongs
Mature, in-toxic-atingly hilarious cartoon.
Review Date: 5/23/2005
Age 14+Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Oddball humor is OK for teens ... but is it funny?
Review Date: 5/26/2005
Age 13+Moesha
Brandy strikes a chord as a typical teen.
Review Date: 5/14/2005
Age 12+The Bernie Mac Show
Cosby: The next generation?
Review Date: 2/7/2005
Age 13+Dharma & Greg
Progressive opposites attract. Teens and up.
Review Date: 6/16/2004
Age 13+Murphy Brown
Kids might not get memorable '90s sitcom.
Review Date: 5/31/2004
Age 10+Drake & Josh
Opposite stepbrothers tough it out -- tweens OK.
Review Date: 6/16/2004
Age 13+Grace Under Fire
Comedy with serious themes for teens and up.
Review Date: 7/12/2004
Age 14+Mission Hill
So-so Simpsons for twentysomethings.
Review Date: 7/12/2004
Age 7+Step by Step
Family steps up to the task of blending lives.
Review Date: 5/23/2004
Age 8+That's So Raven
Clairvoyant teen will have kids seeing Raven!
Review Date: 11/20/2003
Age 8+True Jackson, VP
Teen's overnight success is unrealistic -- but fun for kids.
Review Date: 11/8/2008
No KidsThe Drinky Crow Show
Alcoholic's animated exploits glamorize drinking.
Review Date: 11/23/2008
Age 8+Lizzie McGuire
Tween sitcom gets laughs out of growing pains.
Review Date: 8/4/2003
Age 8+Even Stevens
Funny-but-formulaic family comedy.
Review Date: 8/15/2003
Age 9+Coach
College football comedy scores. OK for tweens.
Review Date: 8/2/2004
Age 12+Mama's Family
Mama's in charge of this comedy. Older tweens OK.
Review Date: 8/7/2004
Age 7+The Monkees
Hey, hey! Goofy TV classic from Beatles clones.
Review Date: 11/28/2004
Age 12+All in the Family
Landmark '70s sitcom lightens bias with humor.
Review Date: 11/28/2004
Age 15+Joey
A Friend goes west for fame and family.
Review Date: 1/28/2005
Age 14+Cuts
Sly, cutting humor lacks luster in adult comedy.
Review Date: 2/1/2005
Age 8+Romeo!
Young rap star's story is surprisingly balanced.
Review Date: 2/2/2005
Age 12+Night Court
Silly courtroom antics from the 1980s.
Review Date: 11/21/2004
Age 15+Ed vs. Spencer
UK Jackass-lite with inane competitions.
Review Date: 11/15/2004
Age 13+Becker
Grumpy doctor has heart; laughs for teens and up.
Review Date: 8/12/2004
Age 13+Still Standing
Run-of-the-mill family sitcom lacks originality.
Review Date: 8/16/2004
Age 10+The Parent 'Hood
Fun '90s family comedy is fine for tweens.
Review Date: 9/11/2004
Age 10+Three's Company
Classic comedy of errors is still swingin'.
Review Date: 11/9/2004
Age 15+Reno 911!
Whip-smart cop comedy is too hot for kids.
Review Date: 6/14/2005
Age 13+The Golden Girls
Funny senior housemates crack wise; teens and up.
Review Date: 6/18/2005
Age 14+Courting Alex
Not as funny as it could be, and not for kids.
Review Date: 2/22/2006
Age 15+Outrageous and Contagious: Viral Videos
Inane half-hour is iffy, even for 'Net addicts.
Review Date: 2/20/2006
Age 14+Twins
Bland comedy pits beauty vs. brains; OK for teens.
Review Date: 2/22/2006
Age 14+Free Ride
Mean-spirited, unfunny comedy not for kids.
Review Date: 3/1/2006
Age 14+Sons & Daughters
Edgy, hilarious family comedy with mature themes.
Review Date: 3/9/2006
Age 15+Crumbs
Sarcastic humor isn't for everyone; know your kid.
Review Date: 1/12/2006
Age 15+Four Kings
These kings do not rule.
Review Date: 1/8/2006
Age 12+M*A*S*H
Stellar war dramedy classic mixes humor, pathos.
Review Date: 11/13/2005
Age 9+Welcome Back, Kotter
Classic high school hijinks from the '70s.
Review Date: 11/17/2005
Age 12+Cheers
Laughs are on tap in this classic sitcom.
Review Date: 11/17/2005
Age 7+Happy Days
Aaaaay! Classic feel-good sitcom is hokey but fun.
Review Date: 11/26/2005
Age 14+Modern Men
Mediocre comedy older teens may find appealing.
Review Date: 3/17/2006
Age 14+The Showbiz Show with David Spade
Witty SNL wannabe for older teens.
Review Date: 3/22/2006
Age 15+Dog Bites Man
Fake news at its best, but a bad choice for kids.
Review Date: 6/7/2006
Age 15+Lovespring International
Improv dating sitcom misfires; older teens OK.
Review Date: 6/5/2006
Age 15+Web Junk 20
Pure fluff; only watch if there's nothing else on.
Review Date: 6/9/2006
Age 13+The Adventures of Chico and Guapo
Gritty comedy about race for teens and up.
Review Date: 6/10/2006
Age 13+Where My Dogs At?
Silly cartoon will entertain pop-culture fanatics.
Review Date: 6/13/2006
Age 14+Jamie Kennedy's Blowin' Up
Boring "reality" show implodes; teens OK.
Review Date: 5/17/2006
Age 16+Minoriteam
This adult-flavored 'toon toes the line on taste.
Review Date: 5/5/2006
Age 15+Mind of Mencia
Ridiculous variety show; proceed with caution.
Review Date: 3/22/2006
Age 14+Teachers
An amusing sitcom for high schoolers and up.
Review Date: 3/28/2006
Age 15+Pepper Dennis
Sex appeal vs. smarts in a mature dramatic comedy.
Review Date: 4/4/2006
Age 8+Just for Kicks
Soccer-centered show for tweens is likable enough.
Review Date: 4/8/2006
Age 10+The Dukes of Hazzard
Yee haw! Original Dukes leap the generation gap.
Review Date: 11/3/2005
Age 7+The Brady Bunch
Oh, my nose! '70s icon is family-friendly fare.
Review Date: 11/2/2005
Age 14+Just Shoot Me
Grown-up humor in the workplace. Teens and up.
Review Date: 8/2/2005
Age 14+Living Single
Comedy about diversity and friendship for teens+.
Review Date: 7/29/2005
Age 15+Spin City
Comedy with a political spin for teens and up.
Review Date: 8/4/2005
Age 14+Married... With Children
The Bundys are still outrageous. Teens and up.
Review Date: 8/7/2005
Age 15+Jackass
Crass, crude, and certainly not for kids.
Review Date: 8/10/2005
Age 13+Ellen
Ramble along with this still-funny sitcom.
Review Date: 7/28/2005
Age 8+Naturally, Sadie
Very typical teenagers on a very typical show.
Review Date: 7/25/2005
Age 13+Futurama
The Jetsons meet The Simpsons.
Review Date: 9/2/2004
Age 13+Mad About You
Domestic humor fine for young teens and up.
Review Date: 6/20/2005
Age 12+A Different World
Cosby Show spin-off showcases college life.
Review Date: 7/19/2005
Age 9+The Nanny
Blue collar meets blue blood in this funny sitcom.
Review Date: 7/19/2005
Age 14+Best Week Ever
Hilarious weekly TV recap for teens and up.
Review Date: 8/10/2005
Age 10+The Steve Harvey Show
Kotter-like comedy with music; for tweens.
Review Date: 8/12/2005
Age 13+The Daily Show
News made funny; for teens and adults only.
Review Date: 10/17/2005
Age 8+The Addams Family (Live Action TV Series)
Kooky, spooky classic is still fun for tweens.
Review Date: 10/16/2005
Age 13+The Colbert Report
Teens might not get this shrewd talk show spoof.
Review Date: 10/17/2005
Age 6+I Love Lucy
Classic clowning from comic genius; for all ages.
Review Date: 10/30/2005
Age 14+The Smoking Gun
Ribald celeb voyeurism with puppets; teens and up.
Review Date: 10/31/2005
Age 15+Drawn Together
Mature 'toon spoofs reality TV. Kids beware.
Review Date: 9/24/2005
Age 15+Love Inc.
Unoriginal look at finding love; nothing for kids.
Review Date: 9/20/2005
Age 13+NewsRadio
Fresh office humor worth tuning in to.
Review Date: 8/16/2005
Age 13+Monty Python's Flying Circus
Madcap, classic sketch comedy with adult themes.
Review Date: 9/15/2005
Age 13+Living with Fran
Mediocre sitcom has trite stories and adult humor.
Review Date: 9/19/2005
Age 14+Out of Practice
Bland-but-harmless entertainment; OK for teens.
Review Date: 9/19/2005
Age 14+Frasier
Intelligent, mature slapstick comedy. A classic.
Review Date: 6/18/2005
Age 8+Phil of the Future
Harmless, cliché-ridden young teen misadventures.
Review Date: 3/4/2005
Age 13+The Assistants
Upbeat showbiz bcomedy centers on strong female character.
Review Date: 7/10/2009
Age 8+Ruby & the Rockits
Upbeat take on family dysfunction is funny and endearing.
Review Date: 7/21/2009
Age 14+The Office (UK)
As hilarious as the U.S. version, but with a darker tone.
Review Date: 7/9/2007
Age 15+Michael & Michael Have Issues
Comedy duo's many "issues" are adult-oriented.
Review Date: 7/15/2009
Age 13+10 Things I Hate About You
High school-set comedy raises important issues for teens.
Review Date: 7/7/2009
Age 13+Fonejacker
Prank call comedy series is juvenile, crass, not so funny.
Review Date: 7/12/2009
Age 15+The Whitest Kids U' Know
Subversive comedy skits straddle, sometimes cross, the line.
Review Date: 2/10/2008
Age 13+Late Show with David Letterman
Late-night host mixes traditional talk with biting humor.
Review Date: 9/5/2007
Age 7+Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie
Feel-good family movie has great messages for tweens.
Review Date: 8/28/2009
Age 9+Bobb'e Says
Silly videos lose their charm thanks to over-the-top host.
Review Date: 8/19/2009
Age 12+Glenn Martin, DDS
Sardonic Nick at Nite 'toon veers into adult territory.
Review Date: 8/17/2009
Age 15+DJ & the Fro
Crude cartoon strives for idiocy -- and achieves it.
Review Date: 6/15/2009
Age 14+The IT Crowd
Geeks rule in silly British sitcom about corporate culture.
Review Date: 9/30/2008
Age 15+Sit Down, Shut Up
Colorful 'toon aims crude humor at consenting adults.
Review Date: 4/19/2009
Age 16+Party Down
Kids shouldn't RSVP to clever-but-mature comedy.
Review Date: 3/20/2009
Age 13+My Fake Fiance
Romcom is cute, but story is based on deception.
Review Date: 4/19/2009
Age 14+Parks and Recreation
Local government spoof very similar to The Office.
Review Date: 4/10/2009
Age 13+Krod Mandoon and the Flaming Sword of Fire
Silly swords 'n' sorcery spoof aims low and hits the target.
Review Date: 4/9/2009
Age 16+MoCap, LLC
Over-the-top mock-docu comedy isn't all that funny; no kids.
Review Date: 4/24/2009
Age 8+Family Ties
Classic 1980s sitcom's messages still ring true today.
Review Date: 5/8/2007
No KidsHung
Sex-centric dramedy about unlikely gigolo isn't for kids.
Review Date: 6/28/2009
Age 14+The Goode Family
Smart satire about ultra-"green" family best for teens+.
Review Date: 5/27/2009
Age 8+Zeke and Luther
Lackluster Disney skater show has little to offer tweens.
Review Date: 6/15/2009
Age 13+Glee
Edgy-but-quirky comedy's music, message will win teens over.
Review Date: 9/9/2009
Age 14+The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Late-night humor with a Scottish flair; aimed at adults.
Review Date: 9/5/2007
Age 14+Jimmy Kimmel Live
Deadpan comedian offers controversial late-night fun.
Review Date: 9/11/2007
Age 12+The Middle
Funny look at average family is OK for older tweens and up.
Review Date: 9/30/2009
Age 15+Secret Girlfriend
Raunchy comedy series relies on sex and dumb stunts.
Review Date: 10/7/2009
Age 15+Titan Maximum
Animated sci-fi parody is coarse, campy adults-only fun.
Review Date: 9/27/2009
Age 14+Popzilla
Animated celeb spoofs mix violence, sex, stereotypes.
Review Date: 9/28/2009
Age 7+Bewitched
Classic sitcom about twitchy-nosed witch still entertains.
Review Date: 9/23/2007
Age 14+Sherri
Sitcom features strong women ... and subtle stereotypes.
Review Date: 10/5/2009
Age 13+The Jeff Dunham Show
Ventriloquist's comedy act is too edgy for younger viewers.
Review Date: 10/22/2009
Age 14+Home Movies
Witty animated show about young filmmaker is best for teens.
Review Date: 11/10/2007
Age 15+The Wanda Sykes Show
Late-night comedy has iffy humor, awkward moments.
Review Date: 11/7/2009
Age 16+The League
Raunchy comedy focuses on football, friendship, and sex.
Review Date: 10/29/2009
Age 14+Lopez Tonight
Host makes late-night history ... but in a crude fashion.
Review Date: 11/9/2009
Age 15+Cougar Town
Adult-oriented sex comedy lacks real bite.
Review Date: 9/23/2009
Age 14+Accidentally on Purpose
Sitcom's premise hangs on consequences of casual sex.
Review Date: 9/21/2009
Age 14+Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Sometimes-racy show has younger feel than other chat fests.
Review Date: 3/3/2009
Age 14+The Soup
Snarky TV roundup skewers celebs and pop culture.
Review Date: 9/10/2007
Age 13+The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien
Late-night talk show mixes topical humor, zany skits.
Review Date: 6/1/2009
Age 13+The Jay Leno Show
Leno takes late-night entertainment into prime time.
Review Date: 9/14/2009
Age 14+Community
College comedy is well-written but full of stereotypes.
Review Date: 9/17/2009
Age 15+Chelsea Lately
Late-night talk show host speaks her (dirty) mind.
Review Date: 7/16/2007
Age 16+Bored to Death
Lots of drinking and drug use in quirky cable comedy.
Review Date: 9/20/2009
Age 13+Brothers
Somewhat salty sitcom mixes sibling rivalry, brotherly love.
Review Date: 9/25/2009
Age 13+Modern Family
New take on sitcom families includes some iffy content.
Review Date: 9/23/2009
Age 14+The Cleveland Show
Raunchy animated Family Guy spin-off isn't for kids.
Review Date: 9/27/2009
Age 13+Hank
Kelsey Grammer puts a comic spin on starting over.
Review Date: 9/30/2009
Age 13+Surviving Suburbia
Jaded view of family life is best for empathetic adults.
Review Date: 4/6/2009
Age 13+Cupid
Love dramedy is aimed at adults' hearts, not kids'.
Review Date: 3/31/2009
Age 14+The Office
Droll take on office politics isn't for kids.
Review Date: 1/22/2006
Age 13+Psych
Smart, funny detective series for teens and up.
Review Date: 7/6/2006
Age 12+Hope and Faith
Wacky, sometimes edgy sitcom best for older kids.
Review Date: 10/4/2005
Age 15+Head Case
Stars air dirty laundry for unorthodox therapist.
Review Date: 4/17/2007
Age 13+Malcolm in the Middle
Quirky, off-the-wall family humor; OK for teens.
Review Date: 2/7/2005
Age 15+Robot Chicken
Quirky animated series is too edgy for young kids.
Review Date: 4/2/2006
No KidsSecret Diary of a Call Girl
Sexy comedy about London escort for adults only.
Review Date: 6/13/2008
Age 7+Sonny with a Chance
Midwestern teen takes Hollywood by storm; fun for tweens.
Review Date: 2/8/2009
Age 11+House of Payne
No-frills sitcom is lackluster in every way.
Review Date: 6/6/2007
Age 7+Wizards of Waverly Place
Magic, mischief, and lessons for young tweens.
Review Date: 10/11/2007
Age 10+The Naked Brothers Band
Tween rockumentary series has a bit of edge.
Review Date: 2/2/2007
Age 13+Designing Women
Sassy social commentary for teens and up.
Review Date: 6/19/2005
Age 13+The Jeff Foxworthy Show
Blue-collar comedy star's sitcom falls flat.
Review Date: 5/23/2004
Age 14+Important Things with Demetri Martin
Teens will like slacker humor ... but will parents?
Review Date: 2/11/2009
Age 12+What I Like About You
Unremarkable sitcom may to appeal to tweens.
Review Date: 10/5/2005
Age 11+Life with Derek
Modern day Brady Bunch from the teen perspective.
Review Date: 12/29/2005
Age 10+Boy Meets World
A boy deals with friends and girls -- tweens OK.
Review Date: 3/2/2005
Age 9+Sister, Sister
Separated twins reunite as teens -- tweens OK.
Review Date: 3/2/2005
Age 14+The Game
Football wives have got game; OK for teens and up.
Review Date: 9/29/2006
Age 13+My Wife and Kids
Family dynamic creates few laughs for the family.
Review Date: 6/2/2004
Age 13+Instant Star
Tweens and parents will adore this star.
Review Date: 5/2/2005
Age 13+Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Hilarious improv comedy for teens and up.
Review Date: 4/5/2005
Age 12+Reba
Family comedy finds laughter in trying situations.
Review Date: 3/11/2004
Age 16+Summer Heights High
Aussie high school satire is smart but very edgy.
Review Date: 11/7/2008
Age 14+Reaper
Devilish supernatural comedy isn't for young kids.
Review Date: 9/24/2007
Age 16+Skins
Unflinching British teen soap isn't for kids.
Review Date: 8/17/2008
Age 14+Sophie
Perky star lights up predictable but teen-safe comedy.
Review Date: 3/23/2009
Age 16+Squidbillies
Irreverent cartoon mocks the rural South. Skip it.
Review Date: 10/16/2005
Age 14+Better Off Ted
Humor in whipsmart workplace satire is aimed at adults.
Review Date: 3/18/2009
Age 8+JONAS
Brothers star as teen idols in good, clean comedy for kids.
Review Date: 5/2/2009
Age 14+The CollegeHumor Show
Popular, risque comedy site makes the jump to TV.
Review Date: 2/8/2009
Age 8+Growing Pains
'80s favorite offers laughs and life lessons.
Review Date: 8/12/2006
Age 8+The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
Life is sweet for tween boys.
Review Date: 4/26/2005
Age 13+In the Motherhood
Sitcom's humor is best for parents who can relate.
Review Date: 3/26/2009
Age 13+Roommates
Sitcom's risque content makes it iffy for young teens.
Review Date: 3/23/2009
Age 14+The Mighty Boosh
Crass, insult-driven British comedy isn't for young kids.
Review Date: 3/29/2009
Age 14+How I Met Your Mother
Clever sitcom punctuated by inneundo, drinking.
Review Date: 11/4/2005
No KidsEastbound & Down
Washed-up jock is no role model in lackluster adult comedy.
Review Date: 2/15/2009
Age 15+Delocated!
Witness protection reality spoof has some iffy content.
Review Date: 2/12/2009
Age 14+Look Around You
Low-tech science spoof could confuse younger viewers.
Review Date: 1/16/2009
No KidsLittle Britain USA
U.S. take on Brit hit pushes the comedy envelope.
Review Date: 9/26/2008
Age 9+The Suite Life on Deck
Disney spin-off is implausible but fun for tweens.
Review Date: 9/24/2008
Age 11+Spaceballs: The Animated Series
Somewhat racy parody series sends up pop culture.
Review Date: 9/21/2008
Age 16+The United States of Tara
Smart but mature dramedy about living with mental illness.
Review Date: 1/18/2009
Age 12+Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns
Not too much iffy stuff, but not aimed at kids, either.
Review Date: 1/7/2009
Age 15+Absolutely Fabulous
Bad behavior runs rampant in outrageous UK comedy.
Review Date: 1/29/2007
Age 8+iGo to Japan
iCarly crew delivers more wild antics.
Review Date: 11/8/2008
Age 10+Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Hanging out with this gang is good family fun.
Review Date: 11/3/2006
Age 16+Gavin and Stacey
Romantic comedy has too much racy stuff for young kids.
Review Date: 8/25/2008
Age 16+The Venture Bros.
A reminder of how good cartoons can be for adults.
Review Date: 6/23/2006
Age 14+Strangers with Candy
After school-special spoof is an acquired taste.
Review Date: 6/24/2006
Age 16+Stroker and Hoop
Animated TV parody finds humor in sex, violence.
Review Date: 11/5/2005
Age 15+South Park
Outrageous humor with a message. NOT for kids.
Review Date: 2/21/2005
Age 16+Xavier: Renegade Angel
Purposely offensive CGI series isn't for kids.
Review Date: 11/5/2007
Age 10+The Jeffersons
Barrier-breaking sitcom mixes humor, stereotypes.
Review Date: 11/21/2005
Age 16+The Graham Norton Show
Bawdy UK talk show has lots of suggestive content.
Review Date: 6/2/2007
Age 13+8 Simple Rules
Some sadness amid family sitcom's many smiles.
Review Date: 10/30/2005
Age 16+Tom Goes to the Mayor
Stereotypes + sexual references = for adults only.
Review Date: 10/22/2005
Age 14+Freddie
Dumb premise with few laughs -- not recommended.
Review Date: 11/1/2005
Age 13+About a Girl
College-set comedy is iffy for young teens.
Review Date: 10/6/2007
Age 14+Aliens in America
High school sitcom tackles intolerance with humor.
Review Date: 9/28/2007
Age 10+Perfect Strangers
Cultures clash in upbeat, slapstick '80s classic.
Review Date: 10/17/2005
Age 13+Frank TV
Popular impressionist is fun for teens and up.
Review Date: 11/19/2007
Age 13+Quintuplets
Five kids + two parents = hectic slapstick.
Review Date: 8/11/2004
Age 14+Feel the Force
Scottish lasses cause mayhem on the force.
Review Date: 1/19/2007
Age 14+My Family
Delightful British dysfunction for teens and up.
Review Date: 1/17/2005
Age 13+Corner Gas
Quirky Canadian comedy is fun for teens and up.
Review Date: 2/18/2006
Age 16+Real Time with Bill Maher
Mature, profane political comedy for grown-ups.
Review Date: 2/25/2006
Age 14+My Name Is Earl
Offbeat, heartfelt comedy, but not for young kids.
Review Date: 9/30/2005
Age 15+Free Radio
Edgy mock docu mixes improv laughs, insults.
Review Date: 2/8/2008
Age 14+That Mitchell and Webb Look
Quirky British sketch comedy won't shock teens.
Review Date: 2/7/2008
Age 14+Seinfeld
Yadda, yadda, yadda -- a classic for teens and up.
Review Date: 6/15/2005
Age 14+Welcome to the Captain
Generic, Hollywood-set sitcom has some iffy stuff.
Review Date: 2/1/2008
Age 15+Moral Orel
Older teens can tackle this 'toon's adult themes.
Review Date: 12/13/2005
Age 14+The New Adventures of Old Christine
A "family show" that's not for kids.
Review Date: 3/14/2006
Age 6+Leave It to Beaver
Classic '50s sitcom is dated but still appealing.
Review Date: 11/8/2004
Age 16+The Sarah Silverman Program
Caustic humor delivered in a sing-songy voice.
Review Date: 1/31/2007
Age 13+Slacker Cats
Kitties behaving badly aren't meant for kids.
Review Date: 8/13/2007
Age 13+George Lopez
Spicy sitcom about a Latino family; teens and up.
Review Date: 4/10/2005
Age 13+Everybody Loves Raymond
Show finds humor in family conflict; teens and up.
Review Date: 8/18/2003
Age 7+The Partridge Family
Singin'-family sitcom still has retro appeal.
Review Date: 11/2/2005
Age 15+Lucy, Daughter of the Devil
Devilishly funny, button-pushing 'toon. No kids.
Review Date: 9/7/2007
Age 7+Home Improvement
Laughs and lessons abound in whole-family sitcom.
Review Date: 6/7/2005
Age 13+'Til Death
Tart-tongued take on the institution of marriage.
Review Date: 9/6/2006
Age 14+I Hate My 30s
Silly office parody about emerging adulthood.
Review Date: 7/25/2007
Age 15+Web Shows
Funny/raunchy Web shorts for older teens and up.
Review Date: 3/5/2007
Age 13+Ugly Betty
Underdog heroine is a model of charm and appeal.
Review Date: 9/27/2006
Age 14+Flight of the Conchords
Mock-folk music duo strums hip Kiwi comedy.
Review Date: 6/15/2007
Age 15+Notes from the Underbelly
Parenting anxieties played for laughs; just OK.
Review Date: 4/11/2007
Age 10+Kate & Allie
80s fave about single moms, friendship, and fun.
Review Date: 8/13/2005
Age 14+Cavemen
Ad-inspired sitcom turns oppression into a joke.
Review Date: 10/1/2007
Age 14+Carpoolers
Some sexual humor, but quirky comedy mostly OK.
Review Date: 10/1/2007
Age 14+Family Guy
Contrary to its title, this isn't a family show.
Review Date: 11/10/2004
Age 8+Creature Comforts (US)
Claymation critters' commentary, U.S. style.
Review Date: 6/4/2007
Age 8+Cory in the House
Spin-off lacks Raven's magic, but kids won't mind.
Review Date: 1/11/2007
Age 8+Just Jordan
Kid comedian Lil' JJ gives air time to tween woes.
Review Date: 1/5/2007
Age 15+Metalocalpyse
Rock toon for adults: Big on blood but lacks bite.
Review Date: 8/5/2006
Age 8+Out of Jimmy's Head
Toons talk to junior high hero in fun tween show.
Review Date: 9/13/2007
Age 14+American Dad
Not as funny or smart as Family Guy.
Review Date: 10/5/2005
Age 14+Two and a Half Men
The Odd Couple in today's world. A waste of time.
Review Date: 12/1/2005
Age 14+Rules of Engagement
Spade's clichéd battle of the sexes bombs.
Review Date: 2/2/2007
Age 15+Lil' Bush: Resident of the United States
South Park-like 'toon skewers Bush and co.
Review Date: 6/12/2007
Age 14+Lewis Black's Root of All Evil
Funny, but verges on meanness; for mature viewers.
Review Date: 3/11/2008
Age 13+Gary Unmarried
Post-divorce sitcom is optimistic and funny.
Review Date: 9/23/2008
Age 14+Samantha Who?
So-so amnesia sitcom tackles grown-up issues.
Review Date: 10/12/2007
No KidsSuperjail
Ultra-violent jailhouse cartoon is NOT for kids.
Review Date: 9/26/2008
Age 16+The Life and Times of Tim
Lackluster animated series isn't meant for kids.
Review Date: 9/26/2008
Age 14+Valentine
Racy romantic comedy lacks a certain spark.
Review Date: 10/3/2008
Age 14+Worst Week
Mishap-filled sitcom is funny but predictable.
Review Date: 9/19/2008
Age 8+iCarly
Interactive show meshes characters' online, real lives.
Review Date: 9/7/2007
Age 13+The Big Bang Theory
Innuendo, stereotypes overshadow sitcom's pluses.
Review Date: 9/21/2007
Age 16+It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Irreverent comedy for older teens only.
Review Date: 6/28/2006
Age 15+Somebodies
Mature college comedy challenges stereotypes
Review Date: 9/8/2008
Age 15+Do Not Disturb
Stereotypical hotel comedy just doesn't check out.
Review Date: 9/11/2008
Age 15+That '70s Show
Edgy sitcom keeps the '70s alive for older teens.
Review Date: 4/25/2004
Age 14+Friends
Hilarious sitcom for adults and older teens.
Review Date: 8/5/2003
Age 13+Rita Rocks
Mom's midlife woes will tickle adults.
Review Date: 10/17/2008
No KidsWeeds
Raising kids (and more...) in the 'burbs. Adults.
Review Date: 8/11/2006
No KidsPrivate High Musical
Racy Web spoof hits some sour notes; NOT for kids.
Review Date: 10/2/2008
Age 14+Back to You
Sitcom veterans earn laughs despite stereotypes.
Review Date: 9/18/2007
Age 13+According to Jim
Predictable family comedy, but better than some.
Review Date: 12/1/2005
No KidsCalifornication
Duchovny comedy could be called Sex Files.
Review Date: 8/13/2007
Age 15+Scrubs
Goofy medical comedy with heart; for older teens.
Review Date: 2/14/2005
Age 14+Kath & Kim (U.S.)
Dysfunctional family comedy needs a reality check.
Review Date: 10/8/2008
Age 16+Testees
Gross-out comedy makes light of medical testing.
Review Date: 10/8/2008
Age 14+The Tony Rock Project
Sketchy comedy makes fun of social stereotypes.
Review Date: 10/9/2008
Age 15+The Starter Wife
Adult divorce drama pokes fun at Hollywood values.
Review Date: 10/9/2008
Age 13+Chuck
Fun spy show is more about comedy than danger.
Review Date: 9/21/2007
Age 10+Unfabulous
Tween comedy gets caught up in superficial stuff.
Review Date: 4/4/2005
Age 15+Code Monkeys
Vintage video game animation is iffy for teens.
Review Date: 7/11/2007
Age 15+Little Britain
Outrageous British comedy is sketchy for teens.
Review Date: 6/20/2004
Age 14+30 Rock
SNL alums craft clever media satire.
Review Date: 10/10/2006
Age 13+The Bill Engvall Show
Blue Collar star takes on family comedy.
Review Date: 7/16/2007
Age 8+Kids Unlimited
Child actors' antics aren't very entertaining.
Review Date: 7/14/2007
Age 14+Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Quirky skits blend animation and live action.
Review Date: 2/9/2007
Age 14+Under One Roof
Flavor Flav sitcom awash in negative stereotypes.
Review Date: 4/16/2008
Age 14+The Return of Jezebel James
Sibling rivalry sitcom is best for older teens.
Review Date: 3/13/2008
Age 16+Frisky Dingo
Not-so-funny animated series aimed at older teens.
Review Date: 10/13/2006
Age 13+Miss Guided
Spunky comedy is a great choice for teens and up.
Review Date: 3/18/2008
Age 15+Tracey Ullman's State of the Union
Satire's cynical jokes are meant for adults.
Review Date: 3/28/2008
Age 14+Fat Guy Stuck in Internet
Campy cyberspace comedy has some iffy stuff.
Review Date: 6/13/2008
Age 14+Not Going Out
UK comics ham it up -- but send mixed messages.
Review Date: 5/20/2008
Age 14+Star Stories
British comics offer funny, edgy Hollywood satire.
Review Date: 8/15/2008
Age 8+Hannah Montana
A rock princess/girl-next-door made for tweens.
Review Date: 3/23/2006
Age 8+Click and Clack's As the Wrench Turns
Tame enough for kids, but clearly aimed at adults.
Review Date: 7/7/2008
Age 8+Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
A guided tour on surviving middle school.
Review Date: 5/31/2005
Age 16+Curb Your Enthusiasm
Laugh until it hurts with Seinfeld creator.
Review Date: 12/2/2005
Age 8+Family Matters
Urkel and company still offer lots of family fun.
Review Date: 8/14/2005
Age 8+iCarly Saves TV
Tween-friendly special has lots of online tie-ins.
Review Date: 6/11/2008
Age 11+The Middleman
Comic book-based action series is quirky and fun.
Review Date: 6/13/2008
Age 14+Factory
Glamorizing juvenile antics isn't OK for kids.
Review Date: 6/27/2008
Age 15+Atom TV
Web shorts make the move to TV. Funny but mature.
Review Date: 6/23/2008
Age 15+Arrested Development
Brilliant, innovative comedy for mature viewers.
Review Date: 9/23/2005
Age 14+The War at Home
Funny or crude, depending on you. Not for kids.
Review Date: 9/20/2005
Age 15+In Case of Emergency
High school pals reunite as pathetic adults.
Review Date: 1/2/2007
Age 14+The Knights of Prosperity
Misguided Robin Hoods miss their mark.
Review Date: 1/2/2007
Age 15+Extras
Office mate mines showbiz for laughs.
Review Date: 1/12/2007
Age 14+Girlfriends
A tamer Sex and the City -- mature teens.
Review Date: 4/1/2005
Age 14+The Naked Trucker & T-Bones Show
Blue-collar comedy goes too far for most teens.
Review Date: 1/16/2007
Age 15+Campus Ladies
Mad misadventures of middle-aged college co-eds.
Review Date: 12/5/2006
Age 6+The Andy Griffith Show
Cheery classic has positive, kid-friendly lessons.
Review Date: 12/10/2005
Age 16+Lucky Louie
Raw comedy intended for mature audiences only.
Review Date: 6/9/2006
Age 7+That Girl
Landmark '60s sitcom may not click with kids.
Review Date: 12/21/2004
Age 9+Mr. Meaty
Puppet teens serve up fast food and crass humor.
Review Date: 9/21/2006
Age 7+Laverne & Shirley
Classic sitcom duo is still doing it their way.
Review Date: 12/20/2005
Age 11+All of Us
Sweet sitcom families can watch together.
Review Date: 4/1/2005
Age 15+Black Books
Funny, offbeat Britcom is doused in alcohol.
Review Date: 1/20/2005
Age 13+Celebrity Deathmatch
Funny but violent satire for teens and up.
Review Date: 6/10/2006
Age 8+Zoey 101
Tweens will love this fluffy California dream.
Review Date: 2/18/2005
Age 13+Crank Yankers
Puppet pranksters set iffy examples for teens.
Review Date: 2/12/2007
Age 13+Wings
Jokes take flight in airport-set '90s sitcom.
Review Date: 2/10/2005
Age 9+Saved by the Bell
Classic teen sitcom still entertains. Tweens OK.
Review Date: 5/10/2005
Age 14+The Wayans Bros.
Snarky, silly comedy; iffy for the younger set.
Review Date: 7/26/2004
Age 15+Hardware
Britcom's mature shop talk is built for adults.
Review Date: 12/1/2006
Age 10+Sanford and Son
70s classic offers laughs -- and stereotypes.
Review Date: 1/22/2005
Age 14+The Worst Week of My Life
Britcom follows pair's mishaps one week at a time.
Review Date: 12/6/2006
Age 15+Saul of the Mole Men
A bizarre blip in the quasi-cartoon universe.
Review Date: 2/9/2007
Age 14+Spaced
Brit Gen-X tales will tickle young adults' fancy.
Review Date: 1/12/2007
Age 10+Benson
Classic '80s sitcom about political housekeeping.
Review Date: 12/11/2004
Age 8+Who's the Boss?
Classic '80s sitcom about a blended family.
Review Date: 5/25/2004
Age 14+The Class
Childhood friends reunite as adults; OK for teens.
Review Date: 9/18/2006
Age 8+Cake
DIY gang crafts an engaging show for tweens.
Review Date: 9/16/2006
Age 15+12 oz. Mouse
Bizarre, booze-steeped cartoon for adults. Pass.
Review Date: 9/24/2006
Age 15+Help Me Help You
Quirky comedy's edgy eccentrics aren't for kids.
Review Date: 9/25/2006
Age 15+Korgoth of Barbaria
Mature, axe-wielding action with a comic edge.
Review Date: 9/25/2006
No KidsThe Underground
Raw sketch comedy values shock over humor. Pass.
Review Date: 9/13/2006
Age 13+Sports Action Team
Uneven improv spoof is strictly for sports fans.
Review Date: 9/7/2006
Age 14+3rd Rock from the Sun
Slapstick classic offers unique social commentary.
Review Date: 10/20/2006
Age 15+Garth Marenghi's Darkplace
Retro horror parody is creepy, not scary.
Review Date: 7/26/2006
Age 13+Relative Chaos
Sibling rivalries resurface at family reunion.
Review Date: 9/1/2006
Age 15+Happy Hour
Shaky comedy bellies up to the bar. Not for kids.
Review Date: 9/6/2006
Age 14+Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law
Classic 'toons in trouble with the law; teens+.
Review Date: 10/1/2006
Age 15+Freak Show
Pushes the limits of intentional offensiveness.
Review Date: 10/4/2006
Age 13+The Kumars at No. 42
Off-beat UK improv comedy with hilarious cast.
Review Date: 8/11/2006
Age 7+Green Acres
Surreal, gag-filled fun from the 1960s.
Review Date: 11/28/2004
Age 16+Peep Show
Guys' inner thoughts on love are for adults only.
Review Date: 12/8/2005
Age 10+What's Happening!!
1970s slapstick comedy hasn't aged all that well.
Review Date: 12/12/2004
Age 15+My Boys
Tired gender humor is drowning in alcohol.
Review Date: 11/27/2006
Age 15+Big Day
Quirky wedding sitcom marries crass with clever.
Review Date: 11/27/2006
Age 13+Twenty Good Years
Positive comedy about starting life at 60.
Review Date: 10/10/2006
Age 15+Saxondale
Mid-life woes will tickle adults' funny bones.
Review Date: 10/13/2006
Age 16+Da Ali G Show
Borat, Bruno, and Ali G -- oh my! Not for kids.
Review Date: 11/3/2006
Age 14+10 Items or Less
Shop of goofballs makes groceries funny. Teens+.
Review Date: 11/24/2006
Age 12+The Jamie Foxx Show
Ray star finds laughs in hotel life.
Review Date: 2/10/2005
Age 16+Assy McGee
Absurdist, dark animated cop dramedy; NOT for kids.
Review Date: 11/25/2006
Age 8+Creature Comforts (UK)
Claymation animals' social commentary is a hoot.
Review Date: 11/16/2005
Age 14+Bromwell High
Racy British 'toon sends iffy messages to teens.
Review Date: 7/7/2005
Age 13+As Time Goes By
Adults will fall in love with this charming UK comedy.
Review Date: 5/17/2005
Age 13+Grounded for Life
Married... With Children-lite; iffy for kids.
Review Date: 7/19/2005
Age 12+Are You Being Served?
70s Britcom needs context to appreciate humor.
Review Date: 5/22/2005
Age 7+The Brothers Garcia
Zesty comedy for the entire family!
Review Date: 7/7/2004
Age 13+King of the Hill
Wickedly funny at times, but not for all tastes.
Review Date: 6/15/2004
Age 13+Sealab 2021
Cartoon "remix" pushes limits with edgy humor.
Review Date: 4/18/2005
Age 13+Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Off-beat animated talk show isn't for little kids.
Review Date: 4/18/2005
Age 10+Alice
Kiss my grits! '70s sitcom serves food and fun.
Review Date: 4/29/2005
Age 14+John Safran vs. God
Odd mix of satire and skits for sturdy souls only.
Review Date: 5/23/2007
Age 13+The Gil Mayo Mysteries
Quirky Brit detective series is light on violence.
Review Date: 6/7/2007
Age 15+Yo Momma
Yo momma will turn this trash off.
Review Date: 4/3/2006
Age 15+Nick Cannon Presents: Wild N' Out
Raunchy improv comedy show for mature viewers.
Review Date: 12/5/2005
Age 10+Doctor*ology
Lighthearted medical show includes surgery scenes.
Review Date: 7/13/2007
Age 13+Yes, Dear
Yuppies vs. working class -- all old news.
Review Date: 12/1/2005
Age 10+Just for Laughs
Mostly tame hidden-camera jokes fun for families.
Review Date: 7/18/2007
Age 8+Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Magical comedy with good lessons for tweens.
Review Date: 5/31/2005
Age 14+The Hollow Men
Python wannabes' skits center on bawdy humor.
Review Date: 3/10/2005
Age 13+The King of Queens
A funny look at blue collar family life.
Review Date: 2/8/2004
Age 12+The Simpsons
Clever, fast-paced cartoon meant for adults.
Review Date: 5/11/2004
Age 8+The Munsters
Tame '60s monster comedy is all about family.
Review Date: 7/4/2005
Age 14+American Body Shop
Garage-set reality parody veers into iffy humor.
Review Date: 7/6/2007
Age 16+The Boondocks
This cutting-edge cartoon is for adults only.
Review Date: 1/20/2006
Age 15+Halfway Home
Criminally funny improv -- with poop jokes.
Review Date: 3/13/2007
Age 12+The Wonder Years
Nostalgic coming-of-age sitcom still charms.
Review Date: 4/11/2006
Age 15+The Loop
Goofy sitcom OK for older teens.
Review Date: 3/15/2006
Age 14+Starveillance
Biting claymation satire skewers puffed-up celebs.
Review Date: 1/4/2007
Age 11+Bosom Buddies
Classic Tom Hanks sitcom isn't a drag.
Review Date: 9/11/2005
Age 16+Spoons
Ribald Brit sketch comedy serves up racy laughs.
Review Date: 2/23/2007
Age 16+Swinging
Sexed-up British sketch series isn't for kids.
Review Date: 3/1/2007
Age 10+Good Times
Dy-no-mite '70s sitcom with a social message.
Review Date: 1/27/2005
Age 13+The Wedding Bells
Sisters say "I do" to matters of the heart.
Review Date: 3/6/2007
Age 13+Hyperdrive
Teens will scoff at corny British sci-fi comedy.
Review Date: 1/19/2007
Age 14+The Winner
Late-bloomer sitcom is edgier than it looks.
Review Date: 3/2/2007
Age 14+Kath & Kim
Spoofy Australian sitcom is an acquired taste.
Review Date: 3/1/2004
Age 14+Clatterford
Warm, woman-centered Britcom embraces eccentrics.
Review Date: 3/8/2007
Age 16+Slings and Arrows
Forsooth! Smart, mature comedy goes backstage.
Review Date: 2/11/2007
Age 15+So NoTORIous
Spelling finds her niche in slapstick -- teens OK.
Review Date: 3/31/2006
Age 15+Nick Cannon Presents: Short Circuitz
Hip-hop-skewing sketch comedy for mature peeps.
Review Date: 4/6/2007
Age 13+Thank God You're Here
Uneven improv contest tests comics' ad-lib skills.
Review Date: 4/9/2007
Age 14+Shin Chan
Anime series about 5 year old isn't so innocent.
Review Date: 4/9/2007
Age 13+The Brak Show
Bizarre Adult Swim alien cartoon spoofs sitcoms.
Review Date: 4/13/2005
Age 15+Human Giant
Funny sketch comedy transcends Internet origins.
Review Date: 4/6/2007
Age 14+The Catherine Tate Show
British sketch comedy is fun for teens and up.
Review Date: 6/23/2006
Age 14+Acceptable.TV
Viewers can contribute to Jack Black skit show.
Review Date: 3/22/2007
Age 15+Mr. Show
Edgy, goofy sketch comedy with mature themes.
Review Date: 3/19/2005
Age 12+Andy Barker, P.I.
Accidental detective has lucky knack for the job.
Review Date: 3/15/2007
Age 12+Everybody Hates Chris
Everyone will love this funny take on real issues.
Review Date: 10/4/2005
Age 16+Chappelle's Show
Edgy, brilliant comedy that's best for adults.
Review Date: 6/24/2006
