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Ghost Whisperer

(Rated TV-PG, Science fiction , Starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, David Conrad, Camryn Manheim, Where to watch: CBS, Syndicated, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Part thriller, part weepy drama.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The main character does good deeds for others.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Lots of suspense. Some ghosts (particularly in later episodes) can be scary, but overall the show is more sad than frightening.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Fairly mild; mostly of the "damn," "hell," and "crap" variety, with a few uses of "bitch," "bastard," and the like.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Ghost Whisperer

Parents need to know that this show about a woman who talks to the dead isn't age appropriate for younger kids. Most of the ghosts look like regular people, but some do look like decomposed bodies and may be scary for kids. That said, the show's overall tone is sentimental and eerie rather than frightening. Other than the concept of an afterlife, the program doesn't allude to religion in any way. Some mild language.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about death and spirituality. Why does Melinda feel compelled to help the dead around her? Is her gift a blessing or a curse? David considers giving up being an EMT because he lost one of his patients. What would you do in that situation?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    some episodes were about affair, and same-sex love.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

  3. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

  4. I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    I love it.

    My sister and I watch this show I and we love it x3 Its more sad then scary because :'( Jim dies and it made me feel sad for the characters even though I know that it's fake. Melinda (the main character) acts so depressing at times and is such a good actor. In another show called Holly and Me (I think) she was in there to being all happy and stuff. When you think like this is just saying she's a great actor.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

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