 | 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. |
Seinfeld
- NBC, Syndicated
- Genre: Comedy
Common Sense Media says
Yadda, yadda, yadda -- a classic for teens and up.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this famous sitcom, which has become a permanent part of the pop culture lexicon, purposely portrays characters who are selfish, amoral, and not always likeable. Lying, cheating, and gossiping are frequent plot elements. Episodes often center on characters' dating dilemmas and include discussions of contraception, masturbation (though the word is never uttered), and personal habits. Teens and parents who enjoy smart humor will find much to celebrate in this series, though younger viewers may be bored or confused by the adult dynamics.
What's the story?
SEINFELD, the smart, immensely popular '90s sitcom, follows the lives of four single urbanites living in New York City. Jerry Seinfeld plays an approximation of himself: a comedian with a cleanliness obsession whose love life rarely gets off the ground due to his tendency to turn tiny issues into huge disasters. Jerry's best friend is George Costanza (Jason Alexander) is neurotic, whiny, and cheap and has terrible luck in relationships, partly due to his own reluctance to commit. Elaine Benes (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) is Jerry's ex-girlfriend, a self-involved, occasionally bitter writer/editor who, much like Jerry, is in constant pursuit of good-looking dates. And, finally, Cosmo Kramer (Michael Richards) is Jerry's wacky neighbor, whose wild hair and bugged-out eyes match his broad physical comedy style -- most frequently demonstrated when he flies spastically into Jerry's apartment unannounced.
Is it any good?
While most sitcoms that came before it revolved around families or workplaces, Seinfeld was one of the first to deal with the relationship between friends and was, famously, a show about "nothing." The show was created by comedy writer Larry David and stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld, and the show's characters are based on the two men and their close associates.
The four main characters spend much of their time in Jerry's apartment or at the corner diner complaining, obsessing, and over-analyzing others' behavior. While each character pursues and dates others, the group has a way of unintentionally warding off interlopers and keeping their foursome intact. And somehow, despite each of the four's unpleasant personality characteristics -- no one in the petty, selfish quartet is in any way an ideal role model -- their continuing follies are delightfully appealing.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the series' situations and characters. Are the situations realistic? What makes the characters appealing, even though they're often mean and selfish? Do you consider any of them role models?
What kind of judgments do the main characters make about the others in the show? What do these judgments say about the characters themselves?
- Show:
- All members
- Parents
- Teens & kids
AGE
A classic to stand the test of time
I've been watching this show since I was 9 years old, and even then I knew it was brilliant. It was a defining influence on my comedic development, and a defining influence on virtually every show since! It's hard to imagine that Seinfeld pushed so many boundaries in the 90s, because it's really very tame in comparison to today's TV, but it certainly did. Very few episodes are what you might call "inappropriate", but they are almost all hilarious and memorable. A must-see for anyone who's serious about comedy!
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
hilarious show!!!!!!!
i have watched this show ever since i was really really little and i didnt uderstand a majority of the jokes. now that im older i do but when i was a kid i still laughed at the non sexual jokes.... i think teens should be able to watch it as well as little kids who will get nothing out of the inappropriate jokes that DONT make up the whole show
Was this review useful?
|
|
Kid, 12 years old
August 29, 2011
AGE
Great For Mature Tweens :)
Seinfeld is a show about nothing. Except for mild innuendo, mild cursing, and cigar use. Nothing a mature Tween couldnt handle :) Just watch out for two episodes The Contest and The Sponge which contain mature content. :) otherwise love it.!
Was this review useful?
|
|
Kid, 12 years old
March 22, 2011
AGE
Watch this show, too funny to watch!
I watch it sometimes and I like alot of the jokes they make. Lots of funny episodes and things they say.
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
Basically the best show out there for teens and adults.
I'll admit, there is some inappropriate content in the majority (if not all) of the episodes to some extent. But the humor overrides any concerns I may have had. "Gotta' love the Sein!" :)
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
What's wrong with you, Common Sense Media?
This show's amazing... Common Sense Media's just over reacting... yet again... over and over, as with everything they rate.
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
soooooo freaking funny!
i love seinfeld it is so funny! my whole family watches it together! im a huge Cosmo Kramer fan! i laugh at him so hard! my parents are always quoting seinfeld! all the time! like everyday. i will always remember when i first watched that show when i was about 10. i was like "mom who is that guy?" and shes like "kramer." and i will never forget laughing at him getting in the face with a pie!
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
The Best
I think this is the funniest show ever made.
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
Awesome , but kind of suggestive at times
This show , like any show , has some tacky episodes . Every once in a while an episode is revolved around some kind of inappropriate subject , but is almost never referred to directly . Some episodes are totally G Rated though .
Was this review useful?
|
|
AGE
This show isn't even that funny, you can watch kids shows and probably laugh a bit more. Everyone in my family agrees this show is overated.
Was this review useful?
|
|
| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Networks: | NBC, Syndicated |
| Cast: | Jason Alexander, Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards |
| Genre: | Comedy |
Review It
Great alternatives handpicked by our editors
Already seen it? What do you think?
More from Common Sense Media
Top advice and articles
