This show teaches you many things about life. I grew up with this show. Goshdarned Nickelodeon took it away from us :(
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
(Rated TV-Y7, Comedy, Starring Devon Werkheiser, Dan Curtis Lee, Lindsey Shaw, Where to watch: Nickelodeon, DVD, Online)
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Common Sense says
Tween sitcom offers guided tour to surviving middle school.
Themes in this show include: friendship, growing up, peer pressure
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide was written by Joly Herman
Parents need to know that this series has a few gross-out moments and some rebellious and/or materialistic messages, but overall there isn't much to worry about. The main character lends advice to the viewers in an effort to help them navigate their own middle school woes.
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What’s the Story?
Ned Bigby (Devon Werkheiser) is just a regular guy trying to survive junior high in NED'S DECLASSIFIED SCHOOL SURVIVAL GUIDE. Confronted by challenges at every corner -- from a crazed science teacher to the bullies who threaten him -- Ned is always using his resources to get by. These resources include a great imagination, an upbeat attitude and a pair of friends -- Cookie (Dan Curtis Lee) and Moze (Lindsey Shaw) -- who back him no matter what. By giving "helpful" tips to his viewers, Nick attempts to help his audience cope with their own middle-school angst. Though some of the tips are diluted common sense, others might benefit kids who have to face some of Ned's situations.
Is It Any Good?
While tips like "express yourself and have fun" might not carry much punch in the real world, Ned's heart is in the right place. He's generally kind, positive, energetic, and supportive of his classmates. Some kids might find comfort in this show, since it conveys the idea that not everyone has to be perfect to be happy.
Plus, Ned brings an upbeat attitude to even the trickiest dilemmas. When the school principal insists on boring the student body with a talent show that sticks only to the classics, for example, Ned and his crew set up a "Talentpalooza" show in which everyone can participate. Situations like that cast Ned as a virtual seventh grade Ferris Bueller, whose only goal is to get through middle school unscathed -- and to help his viewers do the same.
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Most Recent Reviews
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
Great For Anybody
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I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
Having a hard time at school????????? WATCH THIS SHOW!!!!!!!
If you are having trouble with the following: crushes, flunking, bullies, nicknames..... Then you may be having trouble with school! Watch this show because NED can give u tips on how to survive all of it!!!! Also do you love stuff or need just a little help with: video projects, yearbooks, bathrooms, projects, project partners, totures, teachers, tests...... Then still watch this show!!
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
Hilarious, Purely Delightful Show Has Great Tips for School!
This is a highly educational, great feeling show with memorable characters and lines. The episodes are based on how kids should go through school life. Awesome. PARENTS: there are some comic mishaps and multiple (although incredibly comic) hits and tackles, mostly accompanied by animated stars or funny sound effects. This is a spectacular show that everyone should watch, especially kids!
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I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
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Thank god this show is canceled! It was so boring and lame.
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I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
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| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents say it's educational |
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