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The Office
(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Starring Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Where to watch: NBC, Syndicated, DVD, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 14. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Droll take on office politics isn't for kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–16
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Office
Parents need to know that the show's main character regularly makes insensitive remarks about employees' race and gender, and that he's treated like a buffoon as a result. The show also features a fair amount of sexual innuendo. Characters are known to get drunk at office parties.
Read our full review by Marjorie Kase
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about rude and inappropriate behavior in comedic television shows. What is the most outrageous thing you've ever viewed? Do you think the line of what is considered acceptable changes? When would you say television writers have crossed the line into truly offensive? Is that line different for cable and network shows? Should it be?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 16 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
Though not always appropriate, The Office is great for a good laugh
This show is very funny. Though some of its role models are not positive, they show what is not appropriate in a funny manner. On the other hand, they show the teamwork in the office, and the formation of friendships and romantic relationships.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
THE OFFICE!!!!
One of my favorite shows ever!!!!!! There is some talk of pubic areas. Some sex, but overall awesome!!!
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
Pefect for 12+
I love The Office, it is a very good show that i started watching when I was about 12. The office is sort of an un-real office where many different people try to work together. The characters are pretty weird, but funny, one of the characters, has some serious mental issues,and he also gives a pretty bad example, but he is mostly funny. Micheal, the main character and the head of the office in the show, is a huge coward and he can be racist. there are some affairs, but really, nothing bad. One of the characters is an alcoholic and can refer to sexual things, but for 12+, nothing bad. the humor is excellent, and overall, this is a very good show with a lot of heart.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Negative role models
It is a great show that kids will think is funny and parents will laugh: glad they don't work there. Ocasionally the jokes will be bad, but most are very innocent. I think that you will love following the show because I talk about this at school the next day and repeat jokes from it often with my friends
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Ratings at a Glance
| 100% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 67% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 33% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 33% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
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