Results for reality tv
Age 11+Tougher in Alaska
Tough guy does tough jobs in a tough state.
Review Date: 5/8/2008
Age 10+Your Mama Don't Dance
Everybody wins in kid-parent dance competition.
Review Date: 2/29/2008
Age 8+The Secret Life of a Soccer Mom
Kid-friendly reality show looks at moms' choices.
Review Date: 2/29/2008
Age 14+Here Come the Newlyweds
Couples' competition plays up gender stereotypes.
Review Date: 2/29/2008
No KidsParadise Hotel 2
Sleazy, sexed-up reality show is NOT for kids.
Review Date: 2/4/2008
Age 13+Gone Country
Celebrity singers face off in reality contest.
Review Date: 1/24/2008
Age 13+Diary
Videolog for popular celebs is ok for teens.
Review Date: 2/24/2005
Age 6+Skunked TV
Kiddie Candid Camera is good, clean fun.
Review Date: 5/18/2005
Age 8+Trading Spaces
Home makeover on the cheap is fun for all.
Review Date: 5/18/2005
Age 15+Date My Mom
Moms "sell" their daughters to drooling young men.
Review Date: 7/5/2005
Age 10+Animal Cops
Animal rescue reality show is OK for older kids.
Review Date: 7/27/2005
Age 13+Extreme Makeover
Lifts + tucks + liposuction = iffy message.
Review Date: 8/8/2005
Age 8+Hi-Jinks
Kid-tested, parent-approved practical jokes.
Review Date: 8/2/2005
Age 8+Endurance
Negativity invades kids' take on Survivor.
Review Date: 5/17/2005
Age 14+Hogan Knows Best
Family comes first for the Hogans -- OK for teens.
Review Date: 7/10/2005
Age 10+Wife Swap
Fish-out-of-water reality show -- fine for all.
Review Date: 4/25/2005
Age 15+Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County
"Real" OC is just like the fake one; mature teens.
Review Date: 12/8/2004
Age 14+Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Bizarre feats for those with strong stomachs.
Review Date: 9/29/2004
Age 14+Wanna Come In?
Don't let this speed-dating show into your home!
Review Date: 8/10/2004
Age 15+Room Raiders
Snoops get dates, teens get bad dating advice.
Review Date: 8/10/2004
Age 14+Making the Video
Behind-the-scenes look at music videos. Teens ok.
Review Date: 2/28/2005
Age 15+Intervention
Hellish reality journeys are eye-opening.
Review Date: 3/6/2005
Age 7+Adventure Camp
Reality show puts kids face-to-face with animals.
Review Date: 4/29/2005
Age 15+Parental Control
No one's in control here; for mature teens only.
Review Date: 9/6/2005
Age 15+Damage Control
Insipid reality show demeans everyone involved.
Review Date: 3/7/2005
Age 13+Behind the Music
Guilty pleasure for adults and mature teens.
Review Date: 5/12/2005
Age 15+Wildboyz
Jackass goes to the jungle. Why??
Review Date: 10/22/2005
Age 15+Unan1mous
Mind games, isolation, lies -- not for kids.
Review Date: 3/22/2006
Age 15+Survival of the Richest
Crass, mean-spirited reality show to be avoided.
Review Date: 3/30/2006
Age 14+Blow Out
Reality show's ego needs a trim, but OK for teens.
Review Date: 3/21/2006
Age 15+8th & Ocean
MTV show is far from model behavior -- teens OK.
Review Date: 3/13/2006
Age 16+Black. White.
Daring reality show for older teens, adults.
Review Date: 3/7/2006
Age 14+Celebrity Eye Candy
Insipid fare for celeb-obsessed teens.
Review Date: 3/31/2006
Age 14+Can't Get a Date
Hip makeovers for the socially impaired.
Review Date: 4/7/2006
Age 14+The Shop
Hip-hop flavored reality show for teens.
Review Date: 4/20/2006
Age 13+Shalom in the Home
Dr. Phil in a yarmulke meets Supernanny. Teens OK.
Review Date: 4/10/2006
Age 13+Tuckerville
It's not perfect, but this home has harmony.
Review Date: 4/8/2006
Age 15+Back on Campus
Funny concept, mildly successful -- teens and up.
Review Date: 4/7/2006
Age 10+Miracle Workers
Compelling reality TV for the entire family.
Review Date: 3/6/2006
Age 6+The Little Zoo That Could
Behind the scenes at a Gulf Coast zoo.
Review Date: 2/15/2006
Age 12+Miss Seventeen
Well-meaning show with the usual reality TV drama.
Review Date: 11/4/2005
Age 9+Yummy Mummy
"Mom-provement" show will probably bore kids.
Review Date: 11/26/2005
Age 10+Storytellers
Tales behind the tunes are tailored to true fans.
Review Date: 10/29/2005
Age 11+Trick It Out
Fun-filled reality show for tween car enthusiasts.
Review Date: 10/26/2005
Age 14+The Fabulous Life of...
Light tabloid fare celebrates stars and money.
Review Date: 7/28/2004
Age 15+My Block
Rappers' neighborhood travelogue; mature teens OK.
Review Date: 11/28/2005
Age 11+MADE
Goal-oriented reality TV with a happy ending.
Review Date: 12/6/2005
Age 12+Get This Party Started
A good idea but party fizzles; teens may enjoy.
Review Date: 2/5/2006
Age 15+Homewrecker
Anti-makeover reality show is dumb, mean-spirited.
Review Date: 1/6/2006
Age 15+There and Back: Ashley Parker Angel
Former boy bander grows up; too edgy for kids.
Review Date: 1/6/2006
Age 7+The Dog Whisperer
Doggie therapy that's fun for the whole family.
Review Date: 1/6/2006
Age 13+Driven
Celebrity profiles will fascinate dedicated fans.
Review Date: 9/14/2005
Age 10+Emergency Vets
Graphic footage that's best for strong stomachs.
Review Date: 7/5/2004
Age 11+The Amazing Race
Stress + competition = not for all kids.
Review Date: 2/28/2006
Age 14+Charm School
Reality spin-off is tasteless and confusing.
Review Date: 4/13/2007
Age 9+UFO Hunters (History)
Alien proof search tedious, but not bad for kids.
Review Date: 1/30/2008
Age 15+Beauty and the Geek
Lessons for teens buried beneath a silly premise.
Review Date: 1/12/2006
Age 7+Most Outrageous
Eccentric pet tales lack substance but are fun for families.
Review Date: 4/11/2009
Age 12+DietTribe
Weight-loss show highlights the importance of friendship.
Review Date: 1/5/2009
Age 14+Tori and Dean
Donna Martin grows up and gets a reality show.
Review Date: 3/20/2007
Age 10+American Idol
The one that started it all; OK for tweens and up.
Review Date: 1/23/2006
Age 14+Snoop Dogg's Father Hood
Rapper's swear-heavy reality fizzles, fo' shizzle.
Review Date: 12/7/2007
Age 16+The Girls Next Door
Playboy fantasy becomes reality; not for kids.
Review Date: 7/28/2006
Age 10+Survivorman
Meet a real survivor; tweens and up.
Review Date: 11/13/2005
Age 11+The Messengers
Hokey reality show fails to inspire; skip it.
Review Date: 7/21/2006
Age 11+Mo'Nique's F.A.T. Chance
Inspiring beauty pageant for tweens and up.
Review Date: 7/14/2006
Age 10+Dancing with the Stars
High-kicking series has cross-generational appeal.
Review Date: 1/9/2006
Age 14+DEA
Intense ride-along glamorizes a very tough job.
Review Date: 4/1/2008
Age 10+Ghost Hunters International
Truth is out there, but it may be scary for kids.
Review Date: 1/8/2008
Age 13+Heli-Loggers
"Dangerous job" show is interesting but lacks depth.
Review Date: 2/4/2009
Age 14+Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares (UK)
More brutal insults from foul-mouthed UK chef.
Review Date: 6/2/2007
Age 13+Paranormal State
Eerie docuseries explores the spirit world.
Review Date: 12/10/2007
Age 12+10 Years Younger
Makeovers plus therapy-lite help people feel good.
Review Date: 12/5/2004
Age 13+WCG Ultimate Gamer
Games more fun to play than watch on humdrum reality series.
Review Date: 3/10/2009
Age 8+Ghost Trackers
Fun competition with a few supernatural chills.
Review Date: 1/4/2008
Age 13+Jockeys
Dramatic docu-soap is too racy for tweens.
Review Date: 2/6/2009
Age 11+The One: Making a Music Star
Real World meets Idol; tweens OK.
Review Date: 7/18/2006
Age 8+A Baby Story
Reality series celebrates the miracle of birth.
Review Date: 8/25/2005
Age 16+Momma's Boys
Train wreck of a reality show is too hot for kids.
Review Date: 12/16/2008
Age 12+Survivor
Plotting and scheming in paradise for $1,000,000.
Review Date: 11/27/2003
Age 15+A Double Shot at Love
Hypersexual reality show offers two times the trouble.
Review Date: 12/10/2008
Age 13+Manhunters: Fugitive Task Force
Ride-along with the U.S. Marshals is exciting but tense.
Review Date: 12/7/2008
Age 9+Secret Millionaire
Reality show offers rich lessons about giving.
Review Date: 12/4/2008
Age 14+The Simple Life
This show made Paris and Nicole household names.
Review Date: 12/2/2003
Age 13+Fear Factor
What would you do for money? Teens and up.
Review Date: 3/30/2004
Age 12+Animal Precinct
ASPCA agents rescue neglected pets. Not for kids.
Review Date: 7/26/2004
Age 6+Animal Miracles
Amazing pet heroes; may be scary for little kids.
Review Date: 6/14/2004
Age 5+The Planet's Funniest Animals
The planet's weakest jokes about pet videos.
Review Date: 6/5/2004
Age 15+Pimp My Ride
Junky cars get dissed, then fixed. Iffy for teens.
Review Date: 4/26/2004
Age 15+Party Monsters: Cabo
Party-planning competition isn't all fun and games.
Review Date: 12/1/2008
Age 10+Mom's Cooking
Families bond over food; some gender stereotyping.
Review Date: 11/26/2008
Age 13+First Class All the Way
Luxurious travel makes for lackluster television.
Review Date: 10/30/2008
Age 14+This American Life
Compelling true stories from all walks of life.
Review Date: 3/16/2007
Age 11+The Biggest Loser
Extreme dieting, Survivor-style; tweens+.
Review Date: 9/20/2006
Age 14+For the Love of Ray J
For the love of your kids, turn this sexed-up show off.
Review Date: 2/2/2009
Age 12+Why Can't I Be You?
Offbeat reality show helps build self-esteem.
Review Date: 6/25/2006
Age 14+Blind Date
Dating show participants are poor role models.
Review Date: 10/9/2005
Age 8+Man v. Food
Travel show serves up some iffy eating habits.
Review Date: 12/2/2008
Age 13+Brothers to Brutha
Aspiring R&B star siblings balance family and fame.
Review Date: 11/17/2008
Age 13+Blush: The Search for the Next Great Makeup Artist
Cosmetics contest could send kids wrong message.
Review Date: 11/12/2008
Age 15+50 Cent: The Money and the Power
Streetwise Apprentice spin-off has iffy messages.
Review Date: 11/6/2008
Age 14+The Ashlee Simpson Show
Days in the life of a budding pop star.
Review Date: 7/27/2004
Age 8+Little People, Big World
An incredible family -- little and big.
Review Date: 4/24/2006
Age 14+One Punk Under God
Bakker son shares his spiritual journey; teens OK.
Review Date: 12/13/2006
Age 12+Biker Build-Off
Tricked-out motorcycles make math cool.
Review Date: 6/21/2004
Age 13+It Takes a Thief
Reformed thieves teach how to be safe (or scared).
Review Date: 3/2/2005
Age 10+Property Ladder
Fix-and-flip show for real estate junkies only.
Review Date: 12/3/2005
Age 12+Surgery Saved My Life
Real health dramas make good medicine.
Review Date: 11/30/2006
Age 10+Secrets to Survival
Just another survival show; tweens and up.
Review Date: 4/12/2005
Age 11+Lisa Williams: Life Among the Dead
Quirky medium will entrance believers.
Review Date: 10/30/2006
Age 16+Wild World of Spike
Latest Jackass wannabe is mean, juvenile.
Review Date: 1/4/2007
Age 15+I'm From Rolling Stone
Better than most MTV reality, but some iffy stuff.
Review Date: 1/5/2007
Age 14+American Gangster
Smart series takes an in-depth look at crime.
Review Date: 11/28/2006
Age 14+Sensing Murder
Psychic skills are put to the test; teens and up.
Review Date: 7/6/2006
Age 5+The All New Planet's Funniest Animals
Silly animals, silly owners, silly jokes for kids.
Review Date: 6/30/2005
Age 10+The House of Tiny Terrors
Expert sizes up kids' misbehavior, offers advice.
Review Date: 12/8/2006
Age 14+Gordon Ramsay's F Word
More schmooze than how-to's from famous chef.
Review Date: 10/22/2006
Age 14+Paparazzi
The camera turns on the relentless photo hounds.
Review Date: 11/8/2006
Age 15+Celebrity Paranormal Project
Scary-but-dumb reality loser isn't for kids.
Review Date: 10/22/2006
Age 14+The Monastery
Merry monks meet miserable men. Teens and up.
Review Date: 10/20/2006
Age 16+The Wendy Williams Experience
NYC shock jock brings trashy talk show to TV.
Review Date: 10/20/2006
Age 10+I Shouldn't Be Alive
Gripping tales of survival for sturdy families.
Review Date: 11/10/2006
Age 13+Trial by Choir
Tough teens sing their hearts out.
Review Date: 11/24/2006
Age 15+Twentyfourseven
L.A. guys drink, flirt ... and that's about it.
Review Date: 12/6/2006
Age 10+Dirty Dancing
Feel-good dance-off will get tweens' toes tapping.
Review Date: 12/6/2006
Age 10+Stunt Junkies: Go Big or Go Home
Extreme athletes gve weak thrills; tweens and up.
Review Date: 1/11/2006
Age 7+A Year on Earth
Reality special inspires kids to save the world.
Review Date: 12/1/2006
Age 14+Armed & Famous
Celeb cops on patrol in quirky guilty pleasure.
Review Date: 1/9/2007
Age 8+Grease: You're the One That I Want
It's electrifying! Reality TV heads to Broadway.
Review Date: 1/8/2007
Age 10+One Night Only: The Series
New Orleans teens find hope in Dreamgirls.
Review Date: 1/23/2007
Age 14+Gay, Straight or Taken?
Dating show is lighthearted but has iffy messages.
Review Date: 1/7/2007
Age 14+Bam's Unholy Union
Boring, crude skateboarders get married, too.
Review Date: 1/30/2007
Age 8+Overhaulin'
Cars get shined up, but this show's still dull.
Review Date: 1/18/2007
Age 13+Pros vs. Joes
Sexism, bad sportsmanship tinge tense showdowns.
Review Date: 1/25/2007
Age 14+Road Rules
Rules of the road: Play, win, and party hard.
Review Date: 1/30/2007
Age 14+Work Out
Fitness show values looks over health.
Review Date: 7/18/2006
Age 7+FutureCar
Tomorrow's cars entertain and inform.
Review Date: 2/7/2007
Age 15+Lockdown
Take an unvarnished look at life behind bars.
Review Date: 5/7/2006
Age 12+Mystery Diagnosis
Patients search for answers to vexing questions.
Review Date: 9/28/2005
Age 13+A Haunting
Spooky real-life tales might genuinely frighten.
Review Date: 10/28/2005
Age 15+Wrestling Society X
Pro wrestling goes extreme; too violent for most.
Review Date: 1/29/2007
Age 10+Cowboy U
Reality goes West -- and lassos some stereotypes.
Review Date: 1/12/2007
Age 16+The Surreal Life
C-list celebs play house in mature reality show.
Review Date: 3/19/2006
Age 10+E-Vet Interns
Intense docuseries mixes medicine and emotion.
Review Date: 1/19/2007
Age 9+Ice-T's Rap School
Quirky, endearing reality show has a tween beat.
Review Date: 10/17/2006
Age 15+Shooting Sizemore
Gritty, post-rehab reality show isn't for kids.
Review Date: 1/7/2007
Age 16+The Bad Girls Club
Catfight chaos sends negative message about women.
Review Date: 12/5/2006
Age 15+Crimes That Shook the World
Detailed look at infamous crimes isn't for kids.
Review Date: 11/29/2006
Age 12+Tease
Hair show is fun, if not quite cutting edge.
Review Date: 1/10/2007
Age 13+Engaged & Underage
Tame by MTV standards, but not "I do"-worthy.
Review Date: 1/22/2007
Age 16+Maui Fever
Inane reality drama is all about the hook-up.
Review Date: 1/17/2007
Age 12+Turn Back Your Body Clock
Tough-talking doc helps people get healthy.
Review Date: 1/17/2007
Age 10+SCI FI Investigates
Middling myth-busting for curious families.
Review Date: 10/11/2006
Age 12+I Pity the Fool
Mr. T teaches rules to fools. Older tweens and up.
Review Date: 10/9/2006
Age 10+Take Home Chef
Cooking show is endearing, but lacks bite.
Review Date: 6/16/2006
Age 11+Treasure Hunters
Action-packed, family-friendly reality show.
Review Date: 6/17/2006
Age 8+Home Made Simple
Extreme household makeover is fine for kids.
Review Date: 6/14/2006
Age 15+Tuesday Night Book Club
Cheesy copycat reality show is too racy for kids.
Review Date: 6/13/2006
Age 13+How to Get the Guy
Reality TV by way of a self-help book; teens OK.
Review Date: 6/9/2006
Age 10+Master of Champions
Sport-centric reality show is OK for tweens.
Review Date: 6/26/2006
Age 12+Rock Star: Supernova
Older tweens will dig high-energy reality show.
Review Date: 7/5/2006
Age 14+DMX: Soul of a Man
Raw reality show will only interest DMX fans.
Review Date: 7/12/2006
Age 10+Dinner Takes All
Quirky cooking competition is tasty tween fare.
Review Date: 7/10/2006
Age 14+Big Spender
Harsh delivery masks good messages about debt.
Review Date: 7/9/2006
Age 15+The Dudesons
Stunts with real consequences; NOT for kids.
Review Date: 7/6/2006
Age 16+Dane Cook's Tourgasm
Funny folks on tour; for mature audiences.
Review Date: 6/9/2006
Age 13+Queer Eye for the Straight Guy
Fun, feel-good makeover show for teens and up.
Review Date: 6/6/2006
Age 8+Surviving Motherhood
Moms' coffee klatches on film, with experts.
Review Date: 5/15/2006
Age 5+Get Out There!
Family travel + animals = reality TV for all ages.
Review Date: 5/6/2006
Age 15+Meet or Delete
Dating game with a twist; OK for older teens.
Review Date: 5/1/2006
Age 10+Escape to Chimp Eden
Primate rescue tales too intense for little kids.
Review Date: 2/7/2008
Age 16+SuperGroup
A return to '80s rock excess? No, thanks.
Review Date: 5/20/2006
Age 13+I Married...
Go behind the scenes of celebs' wedded bliss.
Review Date: 5/23/2006
Age 14+Fast Inc.
Car-hunt reality show OK for older teens.
Review Date: 6/5/2006
Age 6+Kidspace
Parents work, kids don't on DIY dream rooms.
Review Date: 6/3/2006
Age 13+Criss Angel Mindfreak
Magic + stunts = explosive entertainment.
Review Date: 5/31/2006
Age 10+So You Think You Can Dance
Dance version of Idol struts its stuff.
Review Date: 5/25/2006
Age 15+Most Evil
Evil minds on parade. Too disturbing for kids.
Review Date: 7/14/2006
Age 14+Driving Force
High-speed reality show is OK for teen car lovers.
Review Date: 7/16/2006
Age 6+Kids Are in Charge
Vacation reality series gives kids too much rein.
Review Date: 9/14/2006
Age 7+Dance Revolution
Kids get their groove on in hip-hop dance contest.
Review Date: 9/17/2006
Age 7+Serious
Teens roll up their sleeves for conservation.
Review Date: 9/8/2006
Age 10+Celebrity Duets
Sexy tunes and celebs; OK for mature tweens.
Review Date: 8/29/2006
Age 13+Million Dollar Listing
An addictive peek at the world of unreal estate.
Review Date: 8/28/2006
Age 10+The Scrap House
Family-friendly reality TV built on recycling.
Review Date: 9/18/2006
Age 10+MTV's Little Talent Show
Idol ripoff is silly, but OK for tweens.
Review Date: 9/18/2006
Age 9+Off the Leash
Reality TV goes to the dogs; tweens and up.
Review Date: 10/6/2006
Age 14+House of Carters
Like Party of Five, only more painful.
Review Date: 10/2/2006
Age 10+Moms on the Road: Africa
Eye-opening travel show offers lots to talk about.
Review Date: 9/28/2006
Age 7+NASCAR Angels
Car-centric makeovers are family-friendly fare.
Review Date: 9/18/2006
Age 14+Breaking Up With Shannen Doherty
Bizarre, voyeuristic reality show. Why??
Review Date: 8/22/2006
Age 11+Cover Shot
Feel-good makeovers send somewhat mixed messages.
Review Date: 8/18/2006
Age 15+30 Days
Opening minds, one month at a time. Teens and up.
Review Date: 7/25/2006
Age 13+Tabloid Wars
Informative look at tabloid news for teens and up.
Review Date: 7/22/2006
Age 15+One Week to Save Your Marriage
Watching a break up is hard to do, at any age.
Review Date: 7/22/2006
Age 8+Final Fu
This one's a real kick; OK for tweens and up.
Review Date: 7/17/2006
Age 10+Who Wants to Be a Superhero?
Kid-friendly message suffers from stupidity.
Review Date: 7/26/2006
Age 15+One Ocean View
The Real World redux covers Hedonism 101.
Review Date: 7/31/2006
Age 13+The Ultimate Fighter
Violent, but a TKO for martial arts fans.
Review Date: 8/17/2006
Age 14+Gene Simmons Family Jewels
KISS wild man shows his milder side. Teens OK.
Review Date: 8/7/2006
Age 14+The Flavor of Love
Cringe-inducing reality show leaves a bad taste.
Review Date: 8/2/2006
Age 13+Roadtrip Nation
Recent college grads travel the road of life.
Review Date: 8/1/2006
Age 14+Tiara Girls
Egos may be too big to hold a crown; teens OK.
Review Date: 4/21/2006
Age 8+Quint-Essential
Multiples are a handful, but parents take it in stride.
Review Date: 5/21/2007
Age 14+Megan Wants a Millionaire
Reality starlet wants the man ... or maybe just his money.
Review Date: 8/2/2009
Age 10+Ultimate Cake Off
Cake decorating competition has a slight edge.
Review Date: 8/31/2009
Age 14+Police Women of Broward County
Real women, real police work -- really raw.
Review Date: 8/6/2009
Age 14+Addicted to Beauty
Workplace reality series touts beauty as a glamorous drug.
Review Date: 8/4/2009
Age 10+Make My Day
Upbeat hidden-camera show will leave a smile on your face.
Review Date: 8/5/2009
Age 13+Making His Band
Diddy makes his own band -- and heavily promotes it.
Review Date: 7/27/2009
Age 13+More to Love
Plus-sized dating competition favors weight, not waifs.
Review Date: 7/28/2009
Age 15+Prom Night in Mississippi
Inspiring docu tackles a tough topic: racism.
Review Date: 7/20/2009
Age 13+The Colony
Post-disaster survival experiment is fascinating, intense.
Review Date: 7/21/2009
Age 14+The T.O. Show
Reality series tries to re-brand star athlete's iffy rep.
Review Date: 7/20/2009
Age 11+Restorer Guy
So-so show for house enthusiasts tame but not kid-targeted.
Review Date: 7/21/2009
Age 13+Pawn Stars
Bickering, hard bargains mark show about family business.
Review Date: 7/19/2009
Age 10+There Goes the Neighborhood
Suburban "social experiment" gets pretty un-neighborly.
Review Date: 8/9/2009
Age 14+Hoarders
Docu about compulsion is more sensational than educational.
Review Date: 8/17/2009
Age 13+House of Jazmin
Reality show sews together fashion and family.
Review Date: 8/18/2009
Age 9+Dude, What Would Happen
Teens' wacky experiments are fun for curious tweens.
Review Date: 8/19/2009
Age 13+P. Diddy's Starmaker
Aspiring singers compete for big break; some iffy stuff.
Review Date: 8/16/2009
Age 13+Teen Cribs
Wealthy teens give tours of cushy digs they didn't pay for.
Review Date: 7/26/2009
Age 14+Reality Hell
Over-the-top series pokes fun at wannabe reality stars.
Review Date: 8/16/2009
Age 9+Into the Pride
Man's perilous life with lions raises issue of conservation.
Review Date: 8/13/2009
Age 14+My Antonio
Italian heartthrob looks for love in iffy reality show.
Review Date: 8/16/2009
Age 14+Truth Be Told
Embarrassing problems more uncomfortable than informative.
Review Date: 8/12/2009
Age 15+Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami
Label-loving Kardashians take their act to the "Party City."
Review Date: 8/16/2009
Age 11+Extreme Loggers
"Dangerous job" show doesn't stand out from the crowd.
Review Date: 7/15/2009
Age 13+Shark Tank
Money-driven reality show will intrigue the business minded.
Review Date: 8/9/2009
Age 10+The Othersiders
Teens' unaccompanied ghost hunts too scary for little kids.
Review Date: 6/17/2009
Age 9+Wedding Day
Inspirational couples get royal treatment on their big day.
Review Date: 6/16/2009
Age 15+Is She Really Going Out with Him?
Web site-inspired relationship series is silly and sexist.
Review Date: 6/15/2009
Age 14+NYC Prep
Reality show take on Gossip Girl life falls flat.
Review Date: 6/23/2009
Age 9+Destroy Build Destroy
Engineering + explosions = fun reality show for tweens.
Review Date: 6/20/2009
Age 11+Survive This
Teens rise to the challenge in gripping reality show.
Review Date: 6/17/2009
Age 14+16 and Pregnant
Teen pregnancy docu is more voyueristic than informative.
Review Date: 6/11/2009
Age 13+I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here!
Overexposed stars go wild in audience-driven contest.
Review Date: 6/1/2009
Age 16+Kendra
Playboy reality star strikes out on her own; no kids.
Review Date: 6/7/2009
Age 12+Hammertime
M.C. Hammer as a dad, dancer, and digital entrepreneur.
Review Date: 6/14/2009
Age 13+Your Worst Animal Nightmares
Bloody animal survival stories are too sensational for kids.
Review Date: 5/27/2009
Age 11+Jon & Kate Plus 8
Twins & sextuplets keep real-life parents hopping.
Review Date: 4/10/2007
Age 10+Holmes on Homes
Contractor rebuilds what went wrong; won't interest kids.
Review Date: 6/20/2007
Age 11+Stager Invasion
Show about upping homes' sellability isn't aimed at kids.
Review Date: 6/30/2009
Age 14+The Great Debate
Lightweight pop culture arguments are feisty but fun.
Review Date: 7/5/2009
Age 13+I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant
Unique pregnancy stories are informative but sensational.
Review Date: 5/26/2009
Age 10+Great American Road Trip
More bickering than family bonding in cross-country contest.
Review Date: 7/7/2009
Age 14+Dating in the Dark
Dating experiment sheds light on personality vs. looks.
Review Date: 7/20/2009
Age 10+Keyshawn Johnson: Tackling Design
Football star tackles new challenge in tame reality show.
Review Date: 7/11/2009
Age 10+The Superstars
Athletes, celebs team up for fun, tween-friendly challenges.
Review Date: 6/23/2009
Age 12+Dance Your Ass Off
Dance contest pushes overweight contenders toward health.
Review Date: 6/29/2009
Age 15+Miami Social
Young Florida socialites take superficiality to new lows.
Review Date: 7/14/2009
Age 13+Tiny & Toya
Reality show mixes edgy content, positive messages.
Review Date: 6/30/2009
Age 14+How'd You Get So Rich?
Rags-to-riches stories -- told Joan Rivers-style.
Review Date: 8/5/2009
Age 10+Masters of Reception
Wedding reality show reinforces "perfect day" ideal.
Review Date: 8/18/2009
Age 12+Ghost Lab
Copycat ghost-hunting show mixes scares and tedium.
Review Date: 10/6/2009
Age 11+10 Count
Action-packed show will appeal to extreme sports fans.
Review Date: 10/3/2009
Age 14+Gone Too Far
Reality addiction show is both earnest and exploitative.
Review Date: 10/12/2009
Age 12+Celebrity Ghost Stories
Stars' supernatural encounters are theatrically spooky.
Review Date: 10/3/2009
Age 11+I'm Alive
Real-life survival tales are OK for kids but can be tedious.
Review Date: 10/9/2009
Age 11+Re:Evolution of Sports
Extreme sport innovators look for the next challenge.
Review Date: 10/3/2009
Age 15+Leave It to Lamas
Yet another "famous" family overreaches for reality stardom.
Review Date: 10/11/2009
Age 13+Man Shops Globe
Reality show mixes travel with retail promotion.
Review Date: 10/7/2009
Age 13+Lost Tapes
Violent, scary "true stories" aren't for young kids, tweens.
Review Date: 10/30/2008
Age 6+SuperFetch
Extreme dog tricks are fun for animal-loving families.
Review Date: 10/3/2009
Age 10+The 100-Mile Challenge
Reality docu is a mix of information and product promotion.
Review Date: 10/12/2009
Age 14+Alaska State Troopers
Reality show cops handle drunks, snow, and dead moose.
Review Date: 10/14/2009
Age 11+Lobstermen
Docuseries is entertaining, if not the freshest catch.
Review Date: 10/16/2009
Age 13+Styl'd
Aspiring stylists compete in relatively tame reality show.
Review Date: 11/1/2009
Age 11+Flowers Uncut
Kids aren't likely to pick this floral design reality show.
Review Date: 11/4/2009
Age 12+Ghost Hunters Academy
Competition adds edge to latest in supernatural franchise.
Review Date: 11/11/2009
Age 14+Chef Academy
Cooking contest's formula isn't really fresh, but it's fun.
Review Date: 11/16/2009
Age 17+Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew
Mature series takes serious look at sex addiction.
Review Date: 11/1/2009
Age 10+Platinum Babies
Expecting parents indulge in over-the-top spending.
Review Date: 11/6/2009
Age 13+Monica: Still Standing
Reality show about rebounding R&B star has a positive vibe.
Review Date: 10/27/2009
Age 12+Ultimate Parkour Challenge
Underground sport is a mix of danger and excitement.
Review Date: 10/22/2009
Age 11+The Real Estate Pros
Show about real estate agents is too real to be interesting.
Review Date: 4/21/2007
Age 14+Pit Bulls and Parolees
Dog rescue series is more troubling than inspirational.
Review Date: 10/30/2009
Age 11+King of the Crown
Aspiring beauty queens get coached hard on body image.
Review Date: 9/30/2009
Age 14+Disaster Date
Lame dating show isn't a total disaster ... but it's close.
Review Date: 9/28/2009
Age 15+Guys 'N' Divas: Battle of the High School Musicals
Teen theater documentary could dig a lot deeper.
Review Date: 8/27/2009
Age 14+Youth Knows No Pain
Docu about youth-obsessed culture tackles image issues.
Review Date: 8/31/2009
Age 14+Frankie and Neffe
Iffy behavior trumps positive messages in reality spin-off.
Review Date: 8/25/2009
Age 14+Pranked
Online "joke" videos are often painful, mean-spirited.
Review Date: 8/27/2009
Age 9+Planet Mechanics
Dynamic duo offers mechanical solutions for greener world.
Review Date: 9/8/2009
Age 11+All Jacked Up
Quirky activities are pretty funny -- but also dangerous.
Review Date: 8/22/2009
Age 12+Making Over America with Trinny and Susannah
Original What Not to Wear girls take on the U.S.
Review Date: 8/21/2009
Age 10+Shaq Vs.
Basketball star takes on other athletes in so-so series.
Review Date: 8/18/2009
Age 11+Ghost Adventures
Haunted house investigations more creepy than scientific.
Review Date: 10/17/2008
Age 14+Models of the Runway
Project Runway strutters get pretty tame spin-off.
Review Date: 8/20/2009
Age 14+Marked
Tattoo-exploring docu is too intense for kids, tweens.
Review Date: 8/27/2009
Age 8+Coolfuel
Aussie's gas-free travels make for fun, informative TV.
Review Date: 9/8/2009
Age 10+Wedded to Perfection
Series about party planning makes excess the norm.
Review Date: 10/2/2009
Age 13+Rescue Ink Unleashed
Unlikely animal heroes spread message of acceptance.
Review Date: 9/25/2009
Age 12+Swords: Life on the Line
Close look at a tough, dangerous job is interesting for all.
Review Date: 9/1/2009
Age 14+Smash Cuts
Spoofy show's online videos range from silly to shocking.
Review Date: 9/27/2009
Age 8+Extreme Cuisine with Jeff Corwin
Tween-friendly show mixes travel, food, science.
Review Date: 9/17/2009
Age 14+Madventures
Edgy travel show follows Finnish duo on eye-opening trips.
Review Date: 9/21/2009
Age 14+Surviving Disaster
Navy SEAL demonstrates how to handle dangerous situations.
Review Date: 9/1/2009
Age 10+Lottery Changed My Life
Jackpot winners learn that money can’t buy happiness.
Review Date: 8/6/2009
Age 14+Eddie Griffin: Going for Broke
Comedian faces un-funny consequences of overspending.
Review Date: 9/14/2009
Age 9+Shreducation
Tween-friendly reality show long on action, short on depth.
Review Date: 9/14/2009
Age 8+Raising Sextuplets
Couple counts blessings amid chaos of toddlerhood.
Review Date: 6/11/2009
Age 15+Tosh.0
Comic's comments on wacky Web trends best for older teens.
Review Date: 6/4/2009
Age 13+Adrenaline Rush Hour
Real people in real danger; could be scary for real kids.
Review Date: 1/30/2009
Age 14+Played by Fame
Celebs' pranks on fans aren't too mean; still some iffiness.
Review Date: 2/4/2009
Age 15+1000 Ways to Die
Campy unscripted series is morbid and exploitative.
Review Date: 2/8/2009
Age 12+How's Your News?
Disabled reporters seek out news in honest reality show.
Review Date: 2/8/2009
Age 15+The Girls of Hedsor Hall
"Lady"-making reality series sends mixed messages.
Review Date: 2/8/2009
Age 10+Deals on the Bus
Tours for home buyers are fun for real estate fans.
Review Date: 1/31/2009
Age 14+Toughest Cowboy
Reality rodeo show features wild rides, rough language.
Review Date: 1/30/2009
Age 9+Toddlers & Tiaras
Child beauty pageant docu informs rather than exploits.
Review Date: 1/27/2009
Age 12+Shockwave
Real-life disaster tales are too intense for young kids.
Review Date: 11/30/2007
Age 11+The Exterminators
Pest-control reality show is surprisingly animal friendly.
Review Date: 2/3/2009
Age 10+The Detonators
Large-scale demolitions are a blast for curious families.
Review Date: 1/28/2009
Age 13+Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory
Young skateboard mogul mixes business and dangerous play.
Review Date: 2/8/2009
Age 14+T.I.'s Road to Redemption
Rapper's docuseries offers reality check for troubled teens.
Review Date: 2/10/2009
Age 14+Candy Girls
Sugar and spice? More like sex -- and not much nice.
Review Date: 3/8/2009
Age 14+Harlem Heights
Reality series falls into voyeurism trap. Lots of drinking.
Review Date: 3/2/2009
Age 15+Tough Love
Matchmaker boot camp mixes real advice and sexist messages.
Review Date: 3/15/2009
Age 13+The Chopping Block
Cooking competition has mild content but lacks flavor.
Review Date: 3/11/2009
Age 11+American Loggers
Gritty look at loggers' lives is intense entertainment.
Review Date: 2/27/2009
Age 13+Dark Days in Monkey City
Docuseries veers more toward frightening than informative.
Review Date: 2/24/2009
Age 10+Fuel TV Presents Camp Woodward
Action sports camp reality show is part fantasy, part promo.
Review Date: 2/17/2008
Age 8+Moving Up
Tame redecorating series has a twist but still lacks pizzazz.
Review Date: 2/15/2005
Age 9+Little Miss Perfect
Show on controversial contests has generally tame content.
Review Date: 2/18/2009
Age 13+Nitro Circus
Crazy reality-show stunts could prompt copycat antics.
Review Date: 2/8/2009
Age 13+Whale Wars
Intense reality of extreme conservation work.
Review Date: 11/6/2008
Age 8+Extreme Trains
Everything you ever wanted to know about trains.
Review Date: 11/10/2008
Age 13+Howie Do It
Don't let kids copy not-so-nice hidden-camera pranks.
Review Date: 1/8/2009
Age 15+Tool Academy
Relationship "boot camp" has unhealthy messages.
Review Date: 1/11/2009
Age 15+Vice Squad
Rough reality show about cops making arrests isn't for kids.
Review Date: 1/6/2009
Age 13+True Beauty
Messages of "inner beauty" contest too iffy for tweens.
Review Date: 1/5/2009
Age 9+Treasure Quest
Deep sea exploration show emphasizes profit over history.
Review Date: 1/13/2009
Age 15+Sober House
Next step of celebrity rehab isn't meant for young viewers.
Review Date: 1/15/2009
Age 10+Real Estate Road Test
Tame home-buying show is best for real estate junkies.
Review Date: 1/31/2009
Age 14+One Way Out
Smart show could inspire kids to do dumb things.
Review Date: 1/26/2009
Age 7+How Clean Is Your House?
Dusting divas polish people's dirtiest habits.
Review Date: 2/15/2005
Age 12+Saw for Hire
Obnoxious star steals the limelight in so-so reality show.
Review Date: 1/15/2009
Age 8+Masters of Illusion
Mind-boggling magic is fun family entertainment.
Review Date: 1/5/2009
Age 12+Wreckreation Nation
Showcase of unusual pastimes mixes fun, some danger.
Review Date: 1/6/2009
Age 14+13: Fear Is Real
Scary reality show emulates horror films; not for kids.
Review Date: 1/6/2009
Age 13+Daddy's Girls
Forced reality aside, Rev. Run's girls are good role models.
Review Date: 1/5/2009
Age 14+The Locator
Reality show mixes intense stories with teary reunions.
Review Date: 9/6/2008
Age 12+Ruby
Reality weight-loss chronicle is honest, personal.
Review Date: 11/9/2008
Age 14+Bromance
Reality star's search for a "true" friend rings false.
Review Date: 12/29/2008
Age 14+The City
Hills star moves to the Big Apple for more "reality."
Review Date: 12/29/2008
Age 8+Superstars of Dance
Families will get a kick out of international competition.
Review Date: 1/5/2009
Age 14+Confessions of a Teen Idol
Former stars look for fame a second time.
Review Date: 1/4/2009
Age 7+Underdog to Wonderdog
Heartwarming shelter tales will inspire families.
Review Date: 1/2/2009
Age 15+Homeland Security USA
National security docu shares a little too much detail.
Review Date: 1/5/2009
Age 12+Taking the Stage
Performing arts reality show could inspire kids.
Review Date: 3/18/2009
Age 13+Life of Ryan
Teen skateboarding star balances fame and family.
Review Date: 8/27/2007
Age 9+Wild Weddings
Amusing look at wedding silliness is OK for older kids.
Review Date: 4/24/2009
Age 14+New York Goes to Work
More of the same iffy stuff from VH1's reality "celebrity."
Review Date: 5/4/2009
Age 13+The Fashion Show
Runway knockoff sells directly to consumers.
Review Date: 5/7/2009
Age 13+Hitched or Ditched
Show has mixed messages about going down the aisle.
Review Date: 5/26/2009
Age 14+Tattoo Highway
Master inker takes his parlor (and family) on the road.
Review Date: 5/27/2009
Age 8+Beverly Hills Groomer
Reality show winner chases after his dream in tame series.
Review Date: 5/16/2009
Age 13+Parking Wars
Reality show about parking is OK for teens but not exciting.
Review Date: 10/15/2008
Age 14+Daisy of Love
Rock of Love spin-off is predictably sexist.
Review Date: 4/26/2009
Age 14+The Real Housewives of New Jersey
More of the same "reality," this time in the Garden State.
Review Date: 5/12/2009
Age 9+Stranger Among Bears
Tame series isn't that exciting for a show about bears.
Review Date: 4/17/2009
Age 14+The Apprentice UK
Brit business competition slightly edgier than U.S. version.
Review Date: 5/5/2009
Age 15+Obsessed
Sensitive, intense docu about coping with anxiety disorders.
Review Date: 5/25/2009
Age 14+Crime 360
Detectives investigate crimes; gritty and sometimes graphic.
Review Date: 3/6/2008
Age 14+4th and Long
Players' competition for NFL is too rough for young kids.
Review Date: 5/18/2009
Age 8+How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?
Spirited search for a leading lady keeps families in mind.
Review Date: 6/7/2009
Age 11+Jesse James Is a Dead Man
Stunt show has some intelligence amid spills and thrills.
Review Date: 5/31/2009
Age 8+The Little Couple
Extraordinary newlyweds have good messages for families.
Review Date: 5/26/2009
Age 14+Cake Boss
Reality show about family business mixes sweet and sour.
Review Date: 5/25/2009
Age 14+Mary Queen of Shops
Expert saves boutiques from fashion faux pas; OK for teens.
Review Date: 10/14/2009
Age 13+Don't Tell the Bride
British wedding reality show tests limits of "true" love.
Review Date: 5/15/2009
Age 10+Is Your House Killing You?
Informative series discusses hidden domestic dangers.
Review Date: 6/2/2009
Age 10+Expedition Africa: Stanley and Livingstone
Adventurers follow in history's footsteps in exciting show.
Review Date: 5/31/2009
Age 14+Top Chef Masters
Famous chefs compete for charity in milder spin-off.
Review Date: 6/10/2009
Age 14+Russell Simmons Presents Brave New Voices
Slammin' poetry empowers a young generation.
Review Date: 4/5/2009
Age 13+Fast Machines with Funkmaster Flex
Hip-hop DJ talks cars with celeb pals; for auto buffs only.
Review Date: 4/5/2009
Age 8+Living with the Wolfman
UK couple's wild life is eye-opening for families.
Review Date: 10/20/2008
Age 7+Table for 12
Latest large-family show is age-appropriate for kids.
Review Date: 3/23/2009
Age 14+Bully Beat Down
Bully-bashing show fights violence with ... violence.
Review Date: 3/23/2009
Age 14+Royal Inquest
Docu about crimes against British royals is a bit grisly.
Review Date: 3/29/2009
Age 14+Rookies
New cops face the realities of law enforcement.
Review Date: 10/20/2008
Age 8+Toughest Race on Earth: Iditarod
Mushers, dogs go up against nature; viewers win.
Review Date: 10/13/2008
Age 11+Alter Eco
Series argues that it is easy being green.
Review Date: 6/9/2008
Age 12+Top Gear
High-octane fun for car enthusiasts and newbies.
Review Date: 8/20/2007
Age 14+Celebrity Exposé
Gossipy guilty pleasure is no role model for kids.
Review Date: 10/1/2007
Age 8+Renovation Nation
Homes go green beautifully -- and affordably.
Review Date: 6/4/2008
Age 8+Any Dream Will Do
UK singing contest stays true to family-friendly musical.
Review Date: 3/29/2009
Age 14+Pretty Wicked
Pretty lame attempt at promoting inner beauty.
Review Date: 3/31/2009
Age 10+Out of the Wild: The Alaska Experiment
Real-life survival show is engrossing, intense TV.
Review Date: 4/14/2009
Age 11+The Lazy Environmentalist
Show about easy ways to help the planet is OK for tweens.
Review Date: 6/16/2009
Age 10+Pitchmen
Secrets of the infomercial exposed; OK for older kids.
Review Date: 4/15/2009
Age 14+World's Strictest Parents
Unruly teens get an eye-opening reality check.
Review Date: 4/18/2009
Age 11+I Want to Save Your Life
Diet interventions are compassionate and realistic.
Review Date: 4/25/2009
Age 14+College Life
First-hand look at post-high school life; lots of drinking.
Review Date: 4/13/2009
Age 14+Locked Up Abroad
Show about foreign jails could be cautionary for older kids.
Review Date: 7/24/2007
Age 13+The Hotel Inspector
Reality show won't be a five-star experience for kids.
Review Date: 4/6/2009
Age 14+Deadliest Warrior
Educational, but bloodier than other ancient-warrior shows.
Review Date: 4/7/2009
Age 15+The Cougar
Dating show claims to fight stereotypes but is just sexist.
Review Date: 4/15/2009
Age 13+Fight Quest
Martial arts docuseries has some intense images.
Review Date: 1/3/2008
Age 16+The Agency
Agents get ugly in a show not modeled for kids.
Review Date: 2/20/2007
Age 12+I Can Make You Thin
Infomercial-like show offers healthy eating ideas.
Review Date: 3/16/2008
Age 13+Country Fried Planet
Video round-up show perpetuates stereotypes.
Review Date: 3/14/2008
Age 14+Disorderly Conduct: Video on Patrol
Harrowing real-life situations caught on film.
Review Date: 3/7/2008
Age 10+Flip That Restaurant
Business-focused spin-off has some tense moments.
Review Date: 3/8/2008
Age 8+Flip That House
Property renovation show is tame enough for kids.
Review Date: 3/8/2006
Age 13+Iron Ring
Martial arts/hip-hop combination lacks punch.
Review Date: 3/17/2008
Age 12+America's Prom Queen
Reality contest tame, but has some mixed messages.
Review Date: 3/17/2008
Age 10+UFO Hunters (SciFi)
Objective hunt for facts behind fantastic events.
Review Date: 1/30/2008
Age 10+Date My House
Property makeovers give real estate some romance.
Review Date: 4/4/2008
Age 13+Step It Up and Dance
Dance show hardly dares to be different. Teens OK.
Review Date: 4/2/2008
Age 12+I Know My Kid's a Star
Pro-kid show teaches stage parents tough lessons.
Review Date: 3/20/2008
Age 14+Pop Fiction
Celebs turn tables on tabloids in prank show.
Review Date: 3/9/2008
Age 11+Ax Men
Rugged docu worthwhile despite some rough edges.
Review Date: 3/9/2008
Age 14+The Real Housewives of New York City
Voyeuristic reality series moves to the Big Apple.
Review Date: 3/3/2008
Age 12+Trading Spouses
Cringingly funny reality show for tweens and up.
Review Date: 3/9/2005
Age 13+Rip the Runway
Hip hop and fashion strut, with mixed results.
Review Date: 3/1/2007
Age 12+Nanny 911
So-so reality show aims to improve parents' skills.
Review Date: 11/1/2004
Age 14+The Real Housewives of Orange County
Part trash, part social study. Iffy for teens.
Review Date: 3/21/2006
Age 15+That's Amore!
Tila Tequila spin-off is hedonistic, demeaning.
Review Date: 3/2/2008
Age 10+Dumped
Recycling show has green lessons, salty vocab.
Review Date: 3/7/2008
Age 13+VH1 Goes Inside
Docu looks at major entertainment moments.
Review Date: 2/28/2006
Age 15+High School Reunion
Drinking, sex, tension crash classmates' party.
Review Date: 3/4/2008
Age 8+Oprah's Big Give
Charity-minded series puts heart in reality TV.
Review Date: 3/3/2008
Age 10+After the Attack
Animal asault tales too intense for little kids.
Review Date: 3/3/2008
Age 12+Rock the Cradle
Music stars' kids compete in mostly tame series.
Review Date: 4/4/2008
Age 5+Meerkat Manor
Reality TV walks on the wild side; kids OK.
Review Date: 6/9/2006
Age 13+Living Lohan
Stage-mom reality series sends mixed messages.
Review Date: 5/23/2008
Age 14+Denise Richards: It's Complicated
Voyeuristic reality series isn't meant for kids.
Review Date: 5/23/2008
Age 8+Living With Ed
Being green not always easy for eco-minded actor.
Review Date: 1/7/2007
Age 14+The Bachelorette
Televised search for love has an iffy premise.
Review Date: 5/20/2008
Age 14+The Bachelor
Reality "fairy tale" with questionable values.
Review Date: 10/2/2003
Age 13+The Mole
Deceit rules in mind-tickling reality competition.
Review Date: 6/3/2008
Age 10+The Alaska Experiment
Survival show entertaining but intense. OK for older tweens.
Review Date: 4/22/2008
Age 10+Wa$ted
Families learn to live a greener life -- for cash.
Review Date: 6/4/2008
Age 14+On the Road in America
Road trip seeks out tolerance and understanding.
Review Date: 6/3/2008
Age 11+Legally Blonde the Musical: The Search for Elle Woods
Kid-friendly, but main aim may be selling tickets.
Review Date: 6/3/2008
Age 14+I Survived...
Harrowing true stories exploit instead of inspire.
Review Date: 3/4/2008
Age 13+Raw Nature
Positive messages, but scary for young kids.
Review Date: 4/30/2008
Age 8+Groomer Has It
Doggie up-do's & reality drama are OK for tweens.
Review Date: 4/11/2008
Age 15+Viva Hollywood!
Ay, dios mio! Reality show big on sex, violence.
Review Date: 4/11/2008
Age 8+Secret Talents of the Stars
Celebrities' new tricks are great fun for fans.
Review Date: 4/9/2008
Age 10+Deion & Pilar: Prime Time Love
Sports superstar's reality show puts family first.
Review Date: 4/14/2008
Age 15+A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila
Hedonistic reality show is one big bad stereotype.
Review Date: 10/9/2007
Age 10+Can You Duet
Contest plays up teamwork, but some iffy stuff.
Review Date: 4/14/2008
Age 14+Farmer Wants a Wife
Down-home dating show is deceptively tame.
Review Date: 4/29/2008
Age 11+Celebracadabra
Celebreality competition is fun, if not magical.
Review Date: 4/27/2008
Age 11+Verminators
Pest-control reality docu isn't for the squeamish.
Review Date: 4/21/2008
Age 13+The Paper
Teen journalism docu mixes passion, competition.
Review Date: 4/15/2008
Age 11+The Real Wedding Crashers
Punk'd crew says "I do" to big-day pranks.
Review Date: 4/20/2007
Age 12+Deliver Me
Touching look at docs' lives doesn't hold back.
Review Date: 3/3/2008
Age 14+London Ink
British tattoo show edgier than U.S. counterparts.
Review Date: 9/23/2007
Age 14+Crowned: The Mother of All Pageants
Mom/daughter beauty contest gets pretty catty.
Review Date: 12/11/2007
Age 15+Secret Lives of Women
Sexed-up docuseries casts women in negative light.
Review Date: 5/8/2007
Age 8+High School Musical: The Music in You
Real-life teens bring HSM to the stage.
Review Date: 10/27/2007
Age 14+My Super Sweet 16
Not much to celebrate here; skip this party.
Review Date: 2/14/2005
Age 14+Rock of Love with Bret Michaels
Poisonous behavior reinforces sexist stereotypes.
Review Date: 7/15/2007
Age 14+My Fair Brady
Silly Surreal Life spinoff; OK for teens.
Review Date: 5/28/2006
Age 10+Ghost Hunters
Reality fare for sci-fi addicts; can be creepy.
Review Date: 4/23/2005
Age 9+DogTown
Canine rehab docuseries is intense, inspiring.
Review Date: 1/3/2008
Age 13+Party Mamas
Competitive moms send troubling messages.
Review Date: 12/12/2007
Age 7+Clash of the Choirs
Feel-good reality show is corny but kid-friendly.
Review Date: 12/18/2007
Age 13+Miami Ink
Tattoo reality show is tamer than you might think.
Review Date: 7/17/2006
Age 10+The A-List
Poking fun at quirky animals can get a bit racy.
Review Date: 12/7/2007
Age 15+Kenny vs. Spenny
Crude, but less dangerous than Jackass.
Review Date: 11/13/2007
Age 10+Everest: Beyond the Limit
Climbers risk it all to stand on top of the world.
Review Date: 11/13/2006
Age 14+Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is
R&B singer's family reality has strong themes.
Review Date: 10/30/2007
Age 12+Dog the Bounty Hunter
Engrossing, gritty reality show has some bite.
Review Date: 3/21/2006
No KidsMANswers
Crude Q&A show demeans women, glorifies drinking.
Review Date: 9/19/2007
Age 11+Dirty Jobs
Ick and shtick will appeal to older tweens and up.
Review Date: 6/12/2006
Age 13+The Kentucky Kid
High-speed reality docu is an exciting ride.
Review Date: 11/16/2007
Age 13+Whacked Out Sports
Sports-like stunts are dumb and dangerous.
Review Date: 9/6/2006
Age 12+Unplugged
Acoustic concert series has some mature stuff.
Review Date: 11/16/2005
Age 12+Trick My Trucker
Tame makeover show offers realistic advice.
Review Date: 11/10/2007
Age 14+Top This Party
Petty social lifestyles of the rich and indulgent.
Review Date: 1/3/2008
Age 15+Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew
Stars' cautionary tales best for older teens+.
Review Date: 1/10/2008
Age 12+Airline
Reality show promotes Southwest; some iffy stuff.
Review Date: 1/23/2006
Age 6+Trading Spaces: Boys vs. Girls
Kids redo each other's rooms in fun series.
Review Date: 3/8/2005
Age 10+Clinically Wild Alaska
Animal ER tales may be too intense for some.
Review Date: 2/7/2008
Age 14+Last Restaurant Standing
Business competition is honest, but lacks flavor.
Review Date: 2/6/2008
Age 10+Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew
Energetic hip-hop contest is a hit for tweens+.
Review Date: 2/8/2008
Age 8+America's Ballroom Challenge
Snipe-free dance competition is fun for all ages.
Review Date: 1/30/2008
Age 7+Sail Away
Sails, sunsets, no sex in teen Real World.
Review Date: 6/5/2005
Age 13+Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll / Girlicious
Dontcha wish this show was a little more original?
Review Date: 3/5/2007
Age 14+The Apprentice
Survivor for the business class.
Review Date: 10/4/2005
Age 14+Make Me a Supermodel
Body critiques abound in lethargic catwalk show.
Review Date: 1/10/2008
Age 5+Petfinder
Pet "matchmaking" show is cute, family-friendly.
Review Date: 2/8/2008
Age 14+Whacked Out Videos
Video show has dangerous stunts, ignorant quips.
Review Date: 1/2/2008
Age 10+Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann
Tween-friendly spin-off fun, if not very original.
Review Date: 1/8/2008
Age 13+Guinea Pig
Pain and suffering in the name of science. Ouch.
Review Date: 1/9/2008
Age 13+Making the Band
MTV gets in the music-making business.
Review Date: 6/15/2006
Age 14+Matched in Manhattan
Dating guru's trite tips aren't much of a turn on.
Review Date: 1/3/2008
Age 12+How to Look Good Naked
With pro-body message, reality show gets it right.
Review Date: 1/4/2008
Age 8+Rachael's Vacation
Popular cook finds food and fun around the world.
Review Date: 1/12/2008
Age 14+The Millionaire Matchmaker
Voyeuristic docu sends mixed messages about love.
Review Date: 1/21/2008
Age 15+Street Patrol
Another police docu that's too violent for kids.
Review Date: 1/8/2008
Age 13+The Bussey Bunch
Modern-day Brady Bunch wrestles to make it.
Review Date: 1/23/2008
Age 14+My Big Redneck Wedding
Knot-tying reality show reinforces stereotypes.
Review Date: 1/11/2008
Age 6+Dog Tales
Fun for pooch fans, but info not always complete.
Review Date: 9/1/2007
Age 5+Lemur Kingdom
Ring-tailed reality stars face life in the wild.
Review Date: 2/8/2008
Age 4+Kindergarten
Docuseries about real kids will engage youngsters.
Review Date: 8/15/2008
Age 9+Making It Home: Greensburg
Tornado victims rebuild; inspiring and engaging.
Review Date: 8/23/2008
Age 12+Animal Witness
Animal forensics show has pretty intense content.
Review Date: 8/25/2008
Age 13+Untamed and Uncut
Animal encounter show is violent and exploitative.
Review Date: 6/8/2008
Age 14+Big Brother
Voyeuristic reality TV is iffy for teens.
Review Date: 7/6/2006
Age 16+The Real World
"Real life" amplified; mature teens only.
Review Date: 11/13/2006
Age 14+The Rachel Zoe Project
Stylish reality show is swimming in labels.
Review Date: 9/8/2008
Age 11+MTV's Top Pop Group
Looking for the next big thing in pop? Keep going.
Review Date: 9/12/2008
Age 15+Real World/Road Rules Challenge
Cast members face off in physical challenges.
Review Date: 12/1/2005
Age 10+Weird, True and Freaky
Strange animal tales focus on shock value.
Review Date: 9/7/2008
Age 11+Sandhogs
Engaging show about dangerous, rarely seen work.
Review Date: 9/5/2008
Age 7+The Grizzly Man Diaries
Bear series is much tamer than Herzog docu.
Review Date: 8/28/2008
Age 14+Tabatha's Salon Takeover
Savvy stylist offers salons no-nonsense help.
Review Date: 8/20/2008
Age 14+The Cho Show
Comedian's reality is funny -- and raunchy.
Review Date: 8/20/2008
Age 13+The Principal's Office
Docuseries shows high school discipline in action.
Review Date: 8/20/2008
Age 14+Busted
Police docu has iffy content, but lacks edge.
Review Date: 8/19/2008
Age 13+Outsider's Inn
Reality celebs check in for Southern hospitality.
Review Date: 8/15/2008
Age 14+Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List
Funny gal reveals all in hunt for fame. Teens OK.
Review Date: 6/6/2006
Age 12+America's Toughest Jobs
Hardworking reality contest has real-life appeal.
Review Date: 8/22/2008
Age 14+Exiled
Former Sweet 16ers finally learn a lesson.
Review Date: 8/26/2008
Age 10+Who Are You Wearing?
Wannabe designers get a shot at the red carpet.
Review Date: 8/21/2008
Age 13+Destroyed in Seconds
Real people in real accidents -- and real danger.
Review Date: 8/21/2008
Age 13+Glam God with Vivica A. Fox
Label-heavy styling contest is all about looks.
Review Date: 8/22/2008
Age 8+Over Designed
Decor expert helps people learn that less is more.
Review Date: 9/19/2008
Age 8+Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream
Go backstage with the tween-pleasing pop stars.
Review Date: 5/16/2008
Age 8+Real Simple. Real Life.
Realistic makeovers help make life fun again.
Review Date: 10/17/2008
Age 12+Ski Patrol
High-intensity rescues in the high country.
Review Date: 10/17/2008
Age 8+Prototype This!
High-tech inventions will wow curious families.
Review Date: 10/14/2008
Age 12+The World's Funniest Moments
Iffy AFV wannabe is mediocre at best.
Review Date: 10/9/2008
Age 13+Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Championship Wrestling
D-list celebrities seek fame; not a pretty sight.
Review Date: 10/18/2008
Age 14+Scott Baio Is ...
Faded TV star shines by exposing his flaws.
Review Date: 7/15/2007
Age 13+Stylista
Reality show tells teens that image is everything.
Review Date: 10/22/2008
Age 14+Coolio's Rules
Parenthood is this rapper's new paradise.
Review Date: 10/24/2008
Age 14+Scream Queens
Actresses get sexy, scary for horror flick fame.
Review Date: 10/21/2008
Age 14+Real Chance of Love
Reality dating show is bawdy and sexist. No kids.
Review Date: 10/21/2008
Age 14+The Real Housewives of Atlanta
Meet another group of materialistic women, y'all.
Review Date: 10/6/2008
Age 10+4Real
Celebs, viewers learn about global issues.
Review Date: 10/5/2008
Age 16+Man and Wife
Sex "edutainment" show is for mature audiences.
Review Date: 9/29/2008
Age 14+Paris Hilton's My New BFF
Vapid reality contest reinforces shallow values.
Review Date: 9/30/2008
Age 8+17 Kids and Counting
Behind-the-scenes look at an usual family.
Review Date: 9/29/2008
Age 14+WWE Friday Night SmackDown!
Crass, outlandish, and not recommended.
Review Date: 4/25/2005
Age 15+Sex...with Mom and Dad
Dr. Drew helps teens, parents open up about sex.
Review Date: 9/29/2008
Age 8+Total Wrecklamation
Resourceful host salvages overlooked treasures.
Review Date: 9/30/2008
Age 8+Magic's Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed
Illusionist how-tos are fun for curious families.
Review Date: 10/6/2008
Age 10+In Harm's Way
Eye-opening series spotlights dangerous jobs.
Review Date: 10/5/2008
Age 10+Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Interesting and dramatic ... for a reality show.
Review Date: 12/7/2004
Age 8+Rocco Gets Real
Celebrity chef helps the culinarily impaired.
Review Date: 10/3/2008
Age 10+The Big 4-0
Reality show celebrates getting older and better.
Review Date: 4/15/2008
Age 10+America's Port
Compelling docu sheds light on L.A.'s busy harbor.
Review Date: 4/4/2008
Age 10+It's Not Easy Being Green
Brit family works together to live greener life.
Review Date: 7/17/2007
Age 10+The N's Student Body
Teen take on Biggest Loser will inspire.
Review Date: 7/9/2008
Age 14+ego trip's Miss Rap Supreme
Reality show offers strong rhymes, rough behavior.
Review Date: 4/11/2008
Age 13+The Baby Borrowers
TV experiment yields important lessons for teens.
Review Date: 6/25/2008
Age 10+I Survived a Japanese Game Show
Cultural differences and silly contests a poor mix.
Review Date: 6/24/2008
Age 12+Scare Tactics
Chilling practical jokes are too mean-spirited.
Review Date: 7/8/2008
Age 13+Dragons' Den
British reality is fun for business-savvy viewers.
Review Date: 7/9/2008
Age 12+Ashley Paige: Bikini or Bust
Reality show follows designer's life overhaul.
Review Date: 7/10/2008
Age 14+Queen Bees
Naughty-to-nice challenge has mixed messages.
Review Date: 7/11/2008
Age 10+I Shouldn't Be Alive: Science of Survival
Survival docu has good message, scary moments.
Review Date: 4/7/2006
Age 14+Date My Ex: Jo and Slade
Real Housewife stars in dysfunctional dating show.
Review Date: 7/18/2008
Age 13+Black Gold
Reality show has crude men going after crude oil.
Review Date: 6/17/2008
Age 12+Psychic Kids: Children of the Paranormal
Eerie reality show exploits more than it informs.
Review Date: 6/16/2008
Age 10+Nashville Star
American Idol goes country.
Review Date: 6/8/2008
Age 9+Mean Green Machines
Innovative "super vehicles" are put to the test.
Review Date: 6/4/2008
Age 15+Rich and Reckless
Greed begets violence in graphic true-crime show.
Review Date: 6/6/2008
Age 13+She's Got the Look
Modeling competition emphasizes beauty at any age.
Review Date: 6/2/2008
Age 8+World's Greenest Homes
Fun to peek inside fancy eco-friendly dwellings.
Review Date: 6/6/2008
Age 8+Greenovate
Eco-focused home redo show is fine for kids.
Review Date: 6/7/2008
Age 14+High School Confidential
Frank, groundbreaking docu about teens' trials.
Review Date: 3/10/2008
Age 6+Housecat Housecall
Cute, but oversimplifies kitty therapy process.
Review Date: 6/7/2008
Age 8+Celebrity Circus
Stars strut their stuff under the big top.
Review Date: 6/12/2008
Age 11+Greensburg
Tornado-wrecked town inspires via green rebuild.
Review Date: 6/12/2008
Age 8+Family Foreman
Boxing hero hogs the limelight in so-so show.
Review Date: 7/15/2008
Age 8+Rock the Reception
Charming dance/wedding reality show is fluffy fun.
Review Date: 7/14/2008
Age 13+I Want to Work for Diddy
High-drama reality contest pushes the Diddy brand.
Review Date: 8/5/2008
Age 14+Luke's Parental Advisory
Our parental advisory? Kids should skip this one.
Review Date: 8/4/2008
Age 14+Baghdad High
Iraqi docu is heartwarming -- and heartbreaking.
Review Date: 8/4/2008
Age 13+Battleground Earth: Ludacris vs. Tommy Lee
Green reality show is more talk than eco-action.
Review Date: 8/1/2008
Age 14+New York Goes to Hollywood
Pointless TV publicity stunt isn't for kids.
Review Date: 8/4/2008
Age 14+I Love Money
Pathetic reality contest full of awful messages.
Review Date: 7/7/2008
Age 13+LA Ink
Sexy, girl-powered Miami Ink spin-off.
Review Date: 8/7/2007
Age 15+Sunset Tan
Catty reality show burns brain cells to a crisp.
Review Date: 5/25/2007
Age 8+Hope for Your Home
Hands-on help for families facing foreclosure.
Review Date: 8/8/2008
Age 14+Brooke Knows Best
Reality spin-off has less family, more partying.
Review Date: 7/13/2008
Age 15+Pam: Girl on the Loose
Inane docuseries is far too titillating for kids.
Review Date: 8/1/2008
Age 8+L.A. Hard Hats
Eco-friendly building rises, one job at a time.
Review Date: 8/1/2008
Age 13+Mabe in America
Hidden-camera show punishes irritating behavior.
Review Date: 7/7/2008
Age 5+Greatest American Dog
Competition shows off talented and pampered pups.
Review Date: 7/10/2008
Age 14+Reality Bites Back
Clever reality show spoof is too crude for kids.
Review Date: 7/18/2008
Age 11+Must Love Kids
Single-mom dating show is gentle but monotonous.
Review Date: 7/14/2008
Age 8+High School Musical: Get in the Picture
Reality series will leave kids craving more HSM.
Review Date: 7/21/2008
Age 12+Take Home Nanny
Parents learn hardball lessons with a soft touch.
Review Date: 7/20/2008
Age 12+Celebrity Fit Club
A guilty pleasure, but not fit for families.
Review Date: 8/6/2006
Age 14+Baldwin Hills
BET's look at class and race lacks real relevance.
Review Date: 7/10/2007
Age 14+From G's to Gents
Gritty reality show teaches bad boys good lessons.
Review Date: 7/16/2008
Age 13+Buzzin'
Rap lifestyle show overindulges in commercialism.
Review Date: 7/23/2008
Age 14+The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency
Dickinson's grating reality is a catwalk stumble.
Review Date: 6/6/2006
Age 14+The Shot
Fashion photo competition walks on the sexy side.
Review Date: 11/4/2007
Age 12+Rogue Nature
Dangerous encounters too intense for young kids.
Review Date: 5/16/2007
Age 7+Operation Junkyard
Teen engineers race to build gadgets from junk.
Review Date: 5/15/2005
Age 8+Let's Just Play Go Healthy Challenge
Reality show aims to inspire good health in kids.
Review Date: 5/1/2006
Age 10+Brainiac
British series is more stunt work than science.
Review Date: 8/29/2005
Age 12+Wife, Mom, Bounty Hunter
Busy mom's life is dramatic, but reality is iffy.
Review Date: 4/20/2007
Age 7+Design Squad
Tween-aimed reality show engineers entertainment.
Review Date: 2/16/2007
Age 8+The Wow Factor
UK decorating series probably won't interest kids.
Review Date: 1/17/2007
Age 13+Big Medicine
Obesity surgery can be heavy viewing.
Review Date: 5/28/2007
Age 13+On the Lot
Competition has lead role in movie reality show.
Review Date: 5/22/2007
Age 13+Bandits vs. Smokies
Cops-style comedy sends iffy messages.
Review Date: 5/4/2007
Age 14+Inked
Edgy tattoo parlor exploits are iffy for kids.
Review Date: 7/20/2005
Age 8+It's Me or the Dog
Supernanny-style tough love for dog owners.
Review Date: 4/16/2007
Age 10+How Not to Decorate
Snide UK designers turn garish into gorgeous.
Review Date: 3/28/2007
Age 12+Unsolved Mysteries
Reenactments of real-life mysteries can be creepy.
Review Date: 4/29/2005
Age 14+Cold Case Files
Docuseries brings closure to long-unsolved crimes.
Review Date: 2/27/2005
Age 8+Healthy Decadence With Devin Alexander
Learn to eat well -- without losing the flavor.
Review Date: 3/29/2007
Age 11+What Not to Wear
Wisecracking fashionistas are OK for big kids.
Review Date: 5/12/2005
Age 10+My First Home
Newbies take the real estate plunge.
Review Date: 4/20/2007
Age 7+Clean Sweep
Emotional home fix-up show may not grab kids.
Review Date: 4/30/2005
Age 8+Perfect Housewives
Homemakers get a hand from "British Martha."
Review Date: 5/2/2007
Age 11+The Real Deal
Profit-focused reality TV for real estate addicts.
Review Date: 4/21/2007
Age 11+Flip This House
Home improvement meets workplace drama.
Review Date: 7/24/2005
Age 6+Clean This House!
Families compete to reorganize their lives.
Review Date: 1/26/2007
Age 13+CMT Diary
Glimpse at stars' lives can send mixed messages.
Review Date: 5/25/2007
Age 10+The Next Best Thing: Who Is the Greatest Celebrity Impersonator?
Celeb copycats will entertain tweens & parents.
Review Date: 5/30/2007
Age 14+Confessions of a Matchmaker
Love guru's harsh dating advice masks soft heart.
Review Date: 6/15/2007
Age 13+Fight Girls
Girl fights? Yes, but with positive messages.
Review Date: 6/12/2007
Age 11+I've Got Nothing to Wear
Fashion reality show is gentler than its peers.
Review Date: 6/21/2007
Age 16+Bad Girls Road Trip
Raunchiness + irrelevance = one bad trip.
Review Date: 6/12/2007
Age 14+Hell's Kitchen
Top chef serves up insults in tense reality show.
Review Date: 6/12/2006
Age 12+Born Country
Mediocre reality show doesn't offer anything new.
Review Date: 6/1/2007
Age 14+Age of Love
Dating show debacle demeans women of all ages.
Review Date: 6/18/2007
Age 14+America's Most Wanted
Offers a valuable service, but it's awfully scary.
Review Date: 2/1/2005
Age 10+Biography
Long-running docuseries profiles famous folks.
Review Date: 3/4/2005
Age 10+Shaq's Big Challenge
NBA star takes focus away from kids' weight loss.
Review Date: 6/25/2007
Age 12+Hazard Pay
Risky work makes for adventurous family viewing.
Review Date: 4/4/2007
Age 12+Pirate Master
Jack Sparrow wannabes clash Survivor-style.
Review Date: 6/1/2007
Age 10+Fast Cars and Superstars: Gillette Young Guns Celebrity Race
Celebs can't keep ad-heavy show from stalling.
Review Date: 6/7/2007
Age 10+Destination Truth
Monster hunts seem more fun to film than watch.
Review Date: 6/5/2007
Age 14+American Justice
Docu looks at crime from a legal point of view.
Review Date: 5/23/2005
Age 13+Most Haunted
Spooky, scary glimpses at paranormal locations.
Review Date: 6/24/2005
Age 16+Reunited: The Real World
Same reality show antics, just five years later.
Review Date: 5/31/2007
Age 14+The Ex-Wives Club
Celeb exes help real people deal with divorce.
Review Date: 5/28/2007
Age 5+Fetch!
Reality/game show for kids is fun and educational.
Review Date: 5/27/2006
Age 8+Wrecks to Riches
Turning junkers into speedsters; fun for car nuts.
Review Date: 3/28/2006
Age 15+The X Effect
Tawdry car-wreck of a dating show isn't for kids.
Review Date: 1/3/2006
Age 14+Shear Genius
Stylists get snippy in reality-show competition.
Review Date: 4/10/2007
Age 14+Top Chef
Too saucy for a kid's palate.
Review Date: 3/8/2006
Age 8+Get Fresh With Sara Snow
Simple ideas for healthy living, the green way.
Review Date: 1/4/2007
Age 7+Divine Canine
Monks' patient guidance pays off with pups.
Review Date: 4/16/2007
Age 14+Australia's Next Top Model
Models work the runway Down Under.
Review Date: 3/5/2007
Age 14+Bullrun
Explosive reality race pits teams against time.
Review Date: 3/12/2007
Age 7+Adoption Stories
Heartwarming tales of how families are built.
Review Date: 3/6/2006
Age 13+Iconoclasts
Stars chat up their own idols in interview series.
Review Date: 11/17/2005
Age 12+Girls Behaving Badly
Title makes prank show sound worse than it is.
Review Date: 2/19/2005
Age 14+Ladette to Lady
Crass British makeover show polishes rough gals.
Review Date: 2/22/2006
Age 14+City Confidential
Overdramatic docuseries looks at urban crimes.
Review Date: 3/2/2005
Age 11+Honey We're Killing the Kids
Change habits or die early -- for tweens and up.
Review Date: 4/7/2006
Age 15+Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations
Foodie's world travels get pretty spicy.
Review Date: 3/27/2006
Age 10+House of Babies
Reality series spotlights natural childbirth.
Review Date: 9/26/2005
Age 14+Snapped
Exploitative docudrama looks at female killers.
Review Date: 2/25/2005
Age 14+MTV Juvies
Teens get scared straight in MTV reality doc.
Review Date: 1/31/2007
Age 14+Dice Undisputed
80s comic legend comes back cursing.
Review Date: 3/4/2007
Age 15+Chocolate News
Fake news show tackles real racial issues.
Review Date: 10/15/2008
Age 14+America's Next Top Model
A guilty pleasure in model form -- OK for teens.
Review Date: 9/23/2005
Age 14+ego trip's The (White) Rapper Show
Idol moves to the Bronx ... sort of.
Review Date: 1/8/2007
Age 12+Maximum Exposure
Jackass meets Funniest Home Videos.
Review Date: 11/13/2004
Age 14+Last Comic Standing
Comedians compete in so-so reality show. Teens OK.
Review Date: 5/29/2006
Age 14+Designer to the Stars: Kari Whitman
Zany decorator perks up celebs' homes.
Review Date: 3/2/2007
Age 11+Monster Garage
Hot rod builders rev up the car-rehab genre.
Review Date: 2/23/2005
Age 16+College Hill
Boundary-pushing reality TV for mature audiences.
Review Date: 3/2/2006
Age 14+King of Cars
Behind the scenes at a hip-hop car dealership.
Review Date: 4/4/2006
Age 10+American Hot Rod
Body-shop show puts math, science to work.
Review Date: 2/22/2006
Age 13+Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica
Life is but a dream for Nick and Jess; teens OK.
Review Date: 9/7/2004
Age 10+Survive This!
Near-death experiences for fearless families.
Review Date: 2/13/2007
Age 15+Scarred
Hyped footage of teen injuries hurts to watch.
Review Date: 4/10/2007
Age 12+Funniest Mom in America
Last Comic Standing for the mommy set.
Review Date: 4/10/2007
Age 15+Adventures in Hollyhood
Oscar-winning rappers head west; hijinks ensue.
Review Date: 4/5/2007
Age 4+America's Cutest Puppies
Paws-itively adorable stars will delight families.
Review Date: 4/6/2007
Age 15+Paradise City
Reality soap manages to make Vegas seem boring.
Review Date: 3/4/2007
Age 14+Models NYC
Docu offers insider's view on modeling industry.
Review Date: 4/13/2007
Age 9+America's Got Talent
Fun-filled, family-friendly reality show.
Review Date: 6/26/2006
Age 7+Sports Stars of Tomorrow
Sports sensations are good role models for kids.
Review Date: 4/11/2006
Age 15+Living Lahaina
Hanging 10 with hard-partying Hawaii guys is iffy.
Review Date: 4/17/2007
Age 14+The Springer Hustle
Insider's look at the making of talk-show trash.
Review Date: 4/15/2007
Age 8+Adventures in Doggie Daycare
Exotic meals, spa treatment ... and chew toys.
Review Date: 4/6/2007
Age 12+Cheyenne
Young, impressive talent is lost in MTV line-up.
Review Date: 5/31/2006
Age 10+Cash in the Attic
British antiques show may be hard sell for tweens.
Review Date: 3/22/2005
No KidsTaxicab Confessions
Sex, violence, language; not a safe ride for kids.
Review Date: 12/29/2006
Age 11+Cheerleader Nation
Family-friendly reality show that's OK for teens.
Review Date: 3/12/2006
Age 10+American Inventor
For Thomas Edison wannabes of all ages.
Review Date: 4/17/2006
Age 12+Impact: Stories of Survival
Brace yourself for true tales of beating the odds.
Review Date: 3/22/2005
Age 15+Sons of Hollywood
Boring lives of the rich, rude, and semi-famous.
Review Date: 3/30/2007
Age 13+Taquita & Kaui
Making the Band also-rans take on Vegas.
Review Date: 4/2/2007
Age 15+The Ultimate Coyote Ugly Search
Bawdy bar-dancing competition drowns in booze.
Review Date: 3/30/2007
Age 11+Cheerleader U
Raise a pompon for these hardworking athletes.
Review Date: 3/21/2007
Age 13+Dancelife
Aspiring dancers (and J-Lo) heat up reality TV.
Review Date: 1/15/2007
Age 8+America's Funniest Home Videos
One person's humiliation is another's chuckle.
Review Date: 12/14/2005
Age 15+Britney and Kevin: Chaotic
Oops... she made trash again.
Review Date: 5/19/2005
Age 7+The Adrenaline Project
Poor sportsmanship mars teen reality contest.
Review Date: 9/28/2007
Age 15+Dr. Steve-O
"Self-help" stunt show is bad medicine for teens.
Review Date: 10/2/2007
Age 12+Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team
Reality show is a mix of hard work and sexuality.
Review Date: 9/14/2007
Age 13+Punk'd
Sometimes-mean show turns big shots' cheeks red.
Review Date: 1/23/2004
Age 8+You Are What You Eat
Tough-talking nutritionist guides healthy changes.
Review Date: 9/4/2007
Age 10+Kid Nation
Tweens may like it, but parents should check in.
Review Date: 9/19/2007
Age 7+Really Big Things
Educational field trips are big fun for families.
Review Date: 7/18/2007
Age 13+Bridging the Gap
Music collaborations mixed with hip-hop lifestyle.
Review Date: 10/1/2007
Age 12+I Want to Look Like a High School Cheerleader Again
Body-image issues are nothing to cheer about.
Review Date: 10/6/2007
Age 14+I Love New York
Flavor of Love spin-off is tasteless, too.
Review Date: 1/8/2007
Age 13+Last One Standing
Tribal combat series is intense but educational.
Review Date: 10/4/2007
Age 16+Penn & Teller: Bulls--t!
Unscientific debunking for laughs; adult material.
Review Date: 1/3/2005
Age 12+Ty Murray's Celebrity Bull Riding Challenge
Celeb competition series is surprisingly positive.
Review Date: 8/10/2007
Age 15+Decision House
Marital problems as entertainment? No, thanks.
Review Date: 9/12/2007
Age 15+Meet My Folks
Dump this reality show for objectifying women.
Review Date: 9/12/2007
Age 13+Nashville
Country crooners pay their dues in reality soap.
Review Date: 9/13/2007
Age 14+TMZ TV
"News" show is celebrity worship at its worst.
Review Date: 9/10/2007
Age 7+Runway Moms
Models' birth stories are tame, family friendly.
Review Date: 6/5/2007
Age 14+Jail
Unflinching reality series from Cops team.
Review Date: 9/4/2007
Age 15+The Gamekillers
Dating show is one big ad for Axe Body Spray.
Review Date: 9/21/2007
Age 14+CW Now
TV trend-spotting translates into "stuff to buy."
Review Date: 9/23/2007
Age 14+Kitchen Nightmares
Fiery Ramsay mouths off at U.S. restaurateurs.
Review Date: 9/18/2007
Age 14+Online Nation
User-generated videos jump from Web to TV.
Review Date: 9/21/2007
Age 14+Captured
Strong women solve graphic real-life crimes.
Review Date: 10/7/2007
Age 13+Better Half
Couples bicker -- but learn -- in job-swap series.
Review Date: 10/2/2007
Age 12+Making Menudo
Boy band reality show keeps it clean for tweens.
Review Date: 10/25/2007
Age 15+Marriage Camp
Voyeuristic show means well but isn't for kids.
Review Date: 10/22/2007
Age 13+The Scariest Places on Earth
Ghost-hunting expeditions are genuinely spooky.
Review Date: 10/27/2006
Age 12+America's Psychic Challenge
Clairvoyants' competition turns tragedy into TV.
Review Date: 10/11/2007
Age 13+Run's House
Rapper runs a positive house for tweens and up.
Review Date: 12/13/2005
Age 13+Phenomenon
Mentalists' acts are fascinating -- but dangerous.
Review Date: 10/25/2007
Age 13+Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane
Fashion diva sends mixed messages to kids.
Review Date: 8/5/2007
Age 14+Keeping Up with the Kardashians
L.A. family's values aren't Ozzie and Harriet's.
Review Date: 10/14/2007
Age 5+Orangutan Island
Cute, fuzzy reality stars will captivate families.
Review Date: 11/2/2007
Age 16+College Hill: Interns
Biz lessons can't compete with reality-show drama.
Review Date: 10/24/2007
Age 11+The Next Great American Band
Musical groups duke it out in Idol copycat.
Review Date: 10/22/2007
Age 15+Gotti's Way
Reality show about reformed hip-hopper is mediocre at best.
Review Date: 10/15/2007
Age 13+Tattoo Wars
Fairly tame reality show approaches inking as art.
Review Date: 10/11/2007
Age 13+Pageant Place
Trump's beauty queen reality show is tame for MTV.
Review Date: 10/10/2007
Age 10+Say Yes to the Dress
Content mostly OK, but best for brides to be.
Review Date: 10/11/2007
Age 12+American Chopper
Boisterous bike building; older tweens and up.
Review Date: 11/6/2006
Age 14+America's Most Smartest Model
Reality game show reinforces stereotypes.
Review Date: 10/8/2007
Age 13+Top Design
Project Runway meets interior design.
Review Date: 1/30/2007
Age 13+The Salt-N-Pepa Show
Rap act's comeback a smart pick for teens and up.
Review Date: 10/15/2007
Age 14+Girl Meets Cowboy
Ranch-style Bachelor sends bad messages.
Review Date: 10/14/2007
Age 15+Breaking Bonaduce
Uncomfortable look at former child star's woes.
Review Date: 10/19/2006
Age 13+Storm Chasers
Tornado team's intense quest best for teens+.
Review Date: 10/16/2007
Age 13+Tim Gunn's Guide to Style
Makeover show is solid, but not a runaway success.
Review Date: 9/6/2007
Age 14+What Perez Sez
Celeb blogger brings risque commentary to TV.
Review Date: 9/11/2007
Age 15+True Life
Gritty -- but provoking -- reality show.
Review Date: 6/7/2005
Age 15+Meet the Barkers
The Barkers are so normal that they're boring.
Review Date: 1/1/2006
Age 14+Project Runway
Check this one out before sharing with fashion-crazed teens.
Review Date: 12/17/2005
Age 13+Viva La Bam
Adolescent boy behavior at its worst.
Review Date: 5/16/2005
Age 10+Skating with Celebrities
Fun family show with some good lessons thrown in.
Review Date: 1/20/2006
Age 8+David Beckham's Soccer USA
Beckham bends it, American style.
Review Date: 7/25/2007
Age 10+Man vs. Wild
How not to die in the wilderness -- tweens and up.
Review Date: 11/9/2006
Age 14+The Pick-Up Artist
Men get made over -- but is the "after" better?
Review Date: 8/6/2007
Age 10+Mind Control with Derren Brown
Mental feats are fascinating, if manipulative.
Review Date: 7/25/2007
Age 12+Fat March
Weight-loss challenge show can get a bit heavy.
Review Date: 8/7/2007
Age 13+Trippin'
A well-intentioned but bland eco-travel show.
Review Date: 4/26/2005
Age 12+Supernanny
Modern-day Poppins is more for parents than kids.
Review Date: 1/4/2006
Age 14+A Model Life with Petra Nemcova
A kinder, gentler America's Next Top Model.
Review Date: 7/12/2007
Age 10+Back to the Grind
Classic TV stars put on the payroll for laughs.
Review Date: 7/17/2007
Age 15+Cops
Suspects caught on tape. Too violent for kids.
Review Date: 2/1/2005
Age 13+Cribs
Celebs show off their luxurious homes.
Review Date: 10/5/2004
Age 13+The Apprentice: Martha Stewart
The Apprentice with feminine flair.
Review Date: 9/23/2005
Age 7+Into Alaska with Jeff Corwin
A stunning armchair tour of our largest state.
Review Date: 7/9/2007
Age 14+Hey Paula
Idol judge lets reality TV into her life.
Review Date: 6/29/2007
Age 15+The First 48
Top-notch crime docudrama is too grizzly for kids.
Review Date: 1/11/2007
Age 16+Insomniac with Dave Attell
Sharp wit meets debauchery for grown-up fun.
Review Date: 7/7/2005
Age 12+Hard Shine
Wannabe car builders compete for hot-rod gig.
Review Date: 7/11/2007
Age 15+I Want a Famous Face
What some will go through to resemble a celeb.
Review Date: 7/14/2005
Age 13+Human Weapon
Meld of history and fighting kicks butt for teens.
Review Date: 7/19/2007
Age 10+Trick My Truck
Big-rig rehab show has heart but falls flat.
Review Date: 2/2/2006
Age 11+Deadliest Catch
Action-packed reality show OK for older tweens+.
Review Date: 5/14/2006
Age 11+Ice Road Truckers
Dangerous driving makes for exciting reality show.
Review Date: 6/15/2007
Age 15+Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County
Laguna spin-off doesn't break new ground.
Review Date: 8/15/2007
Age 13+Anchorwoman
TV news goes diva in comedy/reality hybrid.
Review Date: 8/21/2007
Age 11+Lobster Wars
Deep-sea rivalry plays out in rough reality show.
Review Date: 8/23/2007
Age 12+Two-a-Days
Winning is everything in football doc series.
Review Date: 8/22/2006
Age 14+The Academy
Real deputy recruits learn to protect and serve.
Review Date: 9/4/2007
Age 13+Celebrity Rap Superstar
Stars bring the noise in MTV reality competition.
Review Date: 8/31/2007
Age 14+The Hills
The Hills are hardly alive, but are OK for teens.
Review Date: 5/31/2006
Age 13+Rob & Big
Jackass-lite is typical teen reality fare.
Review Date: 11/2/2006
Age 14+i-Caught
Newsmag doesn't quite click with online videos.
Review Date: 8/6/2007
Age 14+Taboo
Global subcultures offer eye-opening edutainment.
Review Date: 8/5/2007
Age 9+Nick Cannon's Star Camp
Talented teens aim high in online reality show.
Review Date: 7/22/2007
Age 14+The Two Coreys
80s child stars try for comeback via reality TV.
Review Date: 7/29/2007
Age 15+Mission Man Band
Has-beens try to revive music careers. Depressing.
Review Date: 8/3/2007
Age 14+Room 401
Punk'd with a horror twist.
Review Date: 7/17/2007
Age 14+Welcome to the Parker
Behind the scenes at an elite hotel; teens and up.
Review Date: 7/26/2007
Age 13+Flipping Out
Real estate reality with a big personality.
Review Date: 7/30/2007
Age 15+Murder
Gory reality show tests real folks' CSI skills.
Review Date: 7/30/2007
Age 8+Building Green
Earth-friendly construction from the ground up.
Review Date: 6/5/2007
Age 14+S.O.B.: Socially Offensive Behavior
Edgy but surprisingly boring hidden-camera show.
Review Date: 7/25/2007
Age 14+The Rock Life
Rockers' lives are rowdy, but still dull viewing.
Review Date: 8/6/2007
Age 7+My Life as a Child
Poignant tales of childhood right from the source.
Review Date: 2/23/2007
