Funny but the language and some of the messages are questionable. If you plan to let your child watch ask them how they feel about it (as in their thoughts of the show)
The Office
(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Starring Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Where to watch: NBC, Syndicated, DVD, Online)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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Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
good for teens
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
great for mature s
for mature audiences, funny but inappropriate conversations, messages are either lame, or funny, some episodes show mild ual behavior, such as kissing (not explicit) mild drinking, and some inappropriate ual talk, such as asking for change in ones for a , talk of a pole, in one episode, a is brought to the office (non explicit) but funny for s
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Okay for Tweens just not Kids!
I think there is definetly some sex related humor, but 11 year olds should be able to handle it. There is some language, but I just tell my 12-year old daughter not to repeat it. If she does, no more watching the Office!
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
I LOVE THIS SHOW!
God, i love this show. SO very much. So many plots, and twists, and the humor has me on my knees. Dwight's ******in hilarious!
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
very funny show if u know wut ur looking 4
the office IS real life w/'an edge steve carralls character IS an idiot and u just wanna quit watching but its funny not haha funny but real funny this show has substance some languague is on the show like b*tch and d*mn but not very much but hey if my youth pastors wife suggests it its gotta be good
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Great Show
There is a lot of iffy content on this show. THankfully, most sexual innuendos will fly over the heads of younger viewers. I didn't particularly like this show the first time I watched it, but it really grew on me. This show is acceptable for 13 and up.
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
Best Show on TV
This is the one show that the whole family sits down and watches every week. My 11 year old LOVES the show and frequently asks to watch the series on DVD. I can see how a parent could find some of the show objectionable; however, because Michael Scott is about as mature as an 11 year old, I think they'll find most of the potty humour just funny--or they won't understand it. There have been occassions where our son has asked what something means, but we encourage him to be open with his questions, so it's not a problem.
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
Somewhat Troubled
The characters in this show seem at times to take things a little to far. I don't think that the sexually explicit comments and conversations are necessary for the show to be funny. I think that the humor of Michael and Dwight make it funny enough. Watch at your own risk!
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
Can you say, Tivo?
The show is hilarious, but not every episode is appropriate for kids. Definitely watch it before you let your kids watch it, especially if they're under 13 or you want to prepare them for what's in the episode. You can't rewind life once they've seen or heard something. You have to be responsible and do your homework ahead of time. You'll laugh while you're doing it! :) Some of the sexual content is way too inappropriate for my liking. There has been a show or two that I did not feel was "okay" and I just didn’t let them see it. I’m always by their side or in the room watching it with them the first run through so I can comment on what is funny, but not so smart to do in real life. You might think my kids hate my being in the room with them, but to the contrary, we're so close and they like being able to express their take on a scenario on the show. I don't push my beliefs or commentaries down their throats, but it's a great opportunity to open dialog without it being forced or out of context. Life's gonna happen and they're going to see things I can't control, but in my home at least I do have that option. Tivo!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Definitely not for kids and tweens.
The Office, even though it's random and usually hilarious, is quite crude and has lots of sexual innuendoes and can be very offensive. I don't watch it often because it can be that way. But when I do I usually get a good laugh out of it. Jim and Pam's romance relationship is cute, but a little flustered. Pam was engaged to marry someone else, and yet she made out with Jim. At least she broke off her old relationship with the other guy to go with Jim. That made it somewhat OK. Michael is the one you have to watch out for. He's crude, stupid, obnoxious (rude) and a womanizer. He can be funny, especially when he gets a joke played on him. But a lot of the time he's being his offensive, confused self. Dwight is the superstitious, geeky, and naive tattle-tail sort of character. I get a kick out of him, and he's usually just the dumb guy who's trying to rub shoulders with the cool people. There are a lot of parties, at which there is alcohol. Your kids need to get the message that a real office job would not be like that. Getting drunk and wild partying is not in their job description. Use caution, make sure your teens know the difference between real life and just acting. Apparently, a lot of them don't.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
A show you can stand to watch with your mature teen.
The boss, Michael is the most sexist, immature, outright ignorant person maybe on all of television. The sad/funny thing is, he still has a good heart. If your teen knows what irony is, they will be able to watch this show. Even though the main character is so flawed, he is surrounded by people that are more than willing to bring light to these flaws. It's so funny, because it's so true.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
Amazing!
I love the office :) so amazing!
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
Amazing!
I love the office :) so amazing!
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
Amazing....
This is a really good show! It is so hilarious! It is a little inappropriate, but not enough that tweens shouldn't watch. This is one of my favorite shows!
- I rate this title on for age 16 and give it
This is a well crafted comedy for older teens and adults.
- 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
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
an iffy show
this may be the best show on TV, but no body under 12, or, for some, 11. i was 11 when i saw it, but thats just me.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
The Office: Witty, deep, and hilariously funny.
This show is a huge hit, which is pretty ironic considering it's about normal (well, semi-normal) people working at a job that is most likely similer to yours. Every single charactor has their own very differant personality, which makes every episode just as interesting as it is funny. As i mentioned earlier,It is also very deep, surprisingly enough. Major props to the brilliant people behind the making of this side-splitting, tear-jerking, absolutely perfect balance of comedy and drama. Now, enough of all that, and let's get to the part you want to hear: What are the reasons me and my kids shouldn't watch this? Well, one side of me says there is none. But the resonable side of me wants to warn you about some other thigs: There are some moments that involve racesism and mild romantic stuff. (Kissing,etc.) Some of the epsisodes involve some--plug your ears little ones--sexual moments. They never show anyhting, it's only in conversations. For example, "That's What She Said" jokes are thrown around every now and then. Despite all that, this show is amzingly good, so good that I find myself using a bunch of discribing words. Oh yeah, one more thing.On a differant note, I find it quite offinsive when people underestimate the maturity level of some of us kids. Maturity level and a bunch of other things.We're actually alot smarter than alot of you think. Just thought I'd throw that out there. I think thats about it. This show is extrordinarily fantastic, enphasis on the 'extrordinary' part. Thanks For Reading!!!
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
Only british humor and Dilbert fans will take amusement in his brilliant US version of the highly successful UK version. Give it a try.
Steve Carell, you've done it again. With a gigantic name as the lead role, the other stars continuously pull off being as funny as him. All of the characters have quirks, (big and small) but you quickly see the good in them too, which few shows have pulled off. The many sub-plots are amaziongly written, barely ever confusing you or just not interesting. And of course, Rainn Wilson as Dwight Schrute is brilliant and one of the most unforgettable characters in t.v. history. Beware though- this series does have a "PG" rating for a reason, but that shouldn't stop you from watching my favorite television show.
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
great for anyone
I think this show is so funny! Steve Carell is hillarious in this show. It's not very bad either. I think anyone over 9 can watch this show.
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
Enjoyable for some kids, but made for adults
First of all, I would like to say that I completely disagree with the "Average Rating by Kids" which is "ON for age 4 and up" That is ridiculous! It makes kid reviewers look clueless. Anyway, this show can be very funny, but contains some material that is racist or has sexual reference. Cussing is not a big issue, but there is drinking in some episodes. Most of the humor comes from Michael's naivete and egocentricity.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
great for anyone, as long as they can understand it
Ha ha! fantastic show, could watch it all day, nothing inappropriate at all really, just dont think anyone under 8 or so could understand the humor.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
Really good!!!
I love it. But it does have a lot of inapropriateness, involving the main character micheal,the boss of the office who makes many crude and inapropriate jokes.I watch it a lot on my i-pod and love it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give it
One of my faves
This show is really good . But sometimes it's a little innaparopiate .
- I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it
Fav. Show
I love this show so much i have streaming netflix and this is all i watch makes me laugh everytime but i will say that at time it may get a bit risque for younger viewers.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this is such an awesome show it makes me laugh like every time i watch it which is everyday!!!! not innapropriate at all
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
hey
Best show ever.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
very funny. some objectionable material
This show is hysterical. So awkward to watch with parents sometimes. Some subjects include sex and marraige. but its funny.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
It IS better than the BBC version
The office is funny and lively. The show is my second favorite, next to Arrested Development. Can't wait until September when the Office comes back!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
halarious!!!!
This is my favorite show in TV to date! I love it!!! there is some inappropriate stuff in it. Micheal, the main character, is socially inept, and makes sex jokes a lot! like "that's what she said". one character gets drunk every 5 episodes or so, and there are several racial jokes about Stanly-who's black. But all in all, this show is on top! That's what she said.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
