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Jesse James Is a Dead Man

(Rated NR, Reality TV, Starring Jesse James, Where to watch: Spike)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 11.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Stunt show has some intelligence amid spills and thrills.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 11–14

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    James seems to love thrills and danger, and he's shown here engaged in non-stop stunts. That said, despite the danger, he stresses the importance of wearing proper protective gear.

  • Violence:

    Plenty of dangerous stunts. James seems willing to take on just about any kind of vehicle, including super-fast motorbikes, jet fighters, off-road race cars, and more. The show includes a standard disclaimer warning viewers not to try to emulate his actions.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Some mild swearing, including “ass,” and some bleeped words.

  • Consumerism:

    The show heavily promotes James’ custom motorcycle business, West Coast Choppers, and the Jesse James brand. Racetracks and other venues are mentioned by name.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Jesse James Is a Dead Man

Parents need to know that this reality show follows adrenaline junkie Jesse James through one risky stunt after another. Many of the speedy vehicles he likes can be hazardous, from an off-road dune buggy to a jet fighter to a super-fast nitro-bike. He often discusses safety precautions and takes pains to show viewers that he's wearing the proper protective gear, but it's clear that many of these activities could be quite dangerous if anything goes wrong -- or if anyone tried to copy them at home. That said, there's no drugs or sex (and only a little swearing) -- just non-stop action.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about thrills. Why does James pursue so many dangerous activities? Do you think these stunts look like fun? Why do so many people enjoy courting danger? Do you think shows like this glamorize danger? Do you think any viewers will be tempted to try to copy these risky activities? What's the impact of seeing this kind of behavior on TV?
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