 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Roseanne
- Nickelodeon, Oxygen, Syndicated
- Genre: Comedy
Common Sense Media says
Blue-collar sitcom with language, sarcasm, social issues.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this series is fraught with strong language, fiery arguments, and examples of blue-collar lifestyles rarely seen on TV. Although it's clear that family members love one another, theirs are not "warm fuzzy" relations. The dominant character, Roseanne, relies on sarcasm and belittling comments in relating to her husband and disciplining her kids. Both parents are obese and show no intention of altering their diet or activity to improve their health.
What's the story?
ROSEANNE is an unusually realistic look at the family life of working-class Americans, bringing to light their challenges in balancing the demands of work and home. The Conners of fictional Lanford, Illinois, are a typical blue-collar family of five living on a tight budget and struggling to keep their heads above water. Dan (John Goodman) works hard to provide for his family, and Roseanne (Roseanne Barr) chips in where she can, taking various minimum-wage jobs at factories and fast-food restaurants. Meanwhile, their three kids -- Becky (Lecy Goranson/Sarah Chalke), Darlene (Sara Gilbert), and DJ (Michael Fishman) -- are growing up, and keeping pace with their changing needs is another full-time job. Roseanne's sister, Jackie (Laurie Metcalf), practically lives with the Conners as well, often requiring as much guidance as the kids.
Is it any good?
Roseanne's plotlines can be mature, tackling issues like sex, poverty, homosexuality, and unplanned pregnancy. Characters speak frankly about any and all subjects, and parents will want to preview a few episodes to determine whether their tweens or teens are ready for the subject matter.
As a mother, wise-cracking butt-insky Roseanne personifies "tough love." She domineers her kids and Dan, and she manipulates situations to get her way. Dan often finds himself left out of decisions that involve the household, which leads to heated arguments. But even though she'll never win parent of the year, it's clear that Roseanne's love for her family is her strongest motivation.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how the family is similar to or different from their own. Do the members of your family talk to each other like the Conners do? Has your family faced any of the issues that the series highlights? How have you handled them?
Families also can discuss diet and exercise and why it's important to make good choices for your health.
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Disagree with Common Sense Review
I'm sorry, but I am completely offended by the "Common Sense" review. You say, "Both parents are obese and show no intention of altering their diet or activity to improve their health." First of all, the fact that Dan and Roseanne are overweight is not a huge focus of the show, and when it is, the portayals of their struggles with their weight issues are realistic. They certainly don't revel in being overweight, and your review makes it sound as they glorify it. How completely far from the truth. Your review should not have even touched on this topic.
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Kid, 9 years old
August 7, 2010
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all ages allowed
better than nanny show
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Kid, 12 years old
January 5, 2010
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7+
because its for their language their kids cannot use until 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11.
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Very good show for children 11-18
this is a really good show i enjoy watching it a lot and i think it is really funny ill admit there is some not age appropriate stuff in there but come on there's probably a little bit of non age appropriate stuff in everything
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I wach this show every time i can!!!!!!! If it comes on after 1 A.M i can't usually and i wish we could watch it in school too. It's that good!!!!!!!
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Tweens
Love it- it is really awesome, and funny. Inappropriate talk sometimes, but really good.
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Kid, 12 years old
May 16, 2010
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Language
the word "C@C@" and "c--k" is used by peacock
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Language
the word "C@C@" and "c--k" is used by peacock
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Kid, 11 years old
May 16, 2010
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Language
the word "C@C@" and "c--k" is used by peacock
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I love it but it may not be good for younger kids
I love to watch Roseanne, I've watched for the longest time! I love it but somethings my not be good for younger kids even though I've watched it since I was like 4-5 years old!
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| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Networks: | Nickelodeon, Oxygen, Syndicated |
| Cast: | John Goodman, Roseanne Barr, Sarah Chalke |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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