Shaun the Sheep (Disney Channel)

common sense media says

Fun critter mischief from Wallace and Gromit crew.


parents & educators say
  • 50% say there are positive messages

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this delightful short-form animated series from the creator of Wallace and Gromit is appropriate for all ages. The animal characters engage in some mildly naughty behavior (playing football with a cabbage, making a mess of The Farmer's house when he's away), but it's offset by the situational humor, and they always set things right in the end.

Positive messages: Characters get into some mildly naughty situations, but they always set things right.
Violence & scariness: Very mild, injury-free cartoon stuff: Sheep use a rotund peer as a trampoline, tumble from trees, etc.
Sexy stuff: Some stories imply romance between animal characters, who mostly cuddle and bat their eyes at each other.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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Talk to your kids

Families can talk about what it takes to be a leader. Who are some of the leaders you know? What makes them good at what they do? What qualities are important in being an effective leader? Have you ever been put in a position to lead? How did you feel about that responsibility? Families who've seen the Wallace and Gromit shorts/movies can also discuss what this series has in common with them and how it's different.

What's the story?

What's the story?

From the creator of beloved claymation characters Wallace and Gromit comes SHAUN THE SHEEP -- a short-form animated series about a curious young sheep who delights in adventure and enjoys leading his flock into all sorts of mischief. When The Farmer's around, Shaun gives the man no reason to doubt that Shaun is just another follower of the herd. But the minute the unsuspecting man's back is turned, the resourceful young sheep is off in pursuit of fun. Often it's up to faithful sheepdog Bitzer to wrangle the flock -- and help Shaun clean up their mess -- before his owner discovers all isn't as it seems.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Shaun made his debut as the unfortunate victim of Wallace's Knit-o-matic machine in the 1995 short film A Close Shave, and his immediate popularity with fans prompted this series of shorts from creator Nick Park. The great news is that these abbreviated tales lose no ground due to their brevity -- each five-minute episode is packed with the same clever humor and endearing characters that fans have come to expect from Park's work.

While the series doesn't really offer any pointedly positive messages, parents can rest assured: Because the show makes no attempt to represent reality (Shaun walks upright, and Bitzer wears a hat and a wristwatch), kids will easily see the exaggerated humor in Shaun's mildly naughty behavior and won't be influenced to follow suit. This mini gem of a series will delight viewers of all ages, and its simplicity makes it a good option for sharing with even young kids.

TV themes & details

TV Details
TV Rating: TV-Y7
Network: Disney Channel
Cast: John Sparkes, Justin Fletcher, Kate Harbour
Genre: Kids' Animation
Where to watch: Disney Channel

This review was written by Emily Ashby
 
 

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What parents & educators say

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Based on 8 parent & educator reviews:
  • 50% say there are positive messages

Most useful reviews by all members

mwbarker
parent of 7 and 9 year old
 
Great fo all ages
We absolutely love this show! Great for kids and adults alike.

giantpanda12
kid, 12 years old
 
Its great for all ages
i think fine for all ages theres nothin bad about it and its a good show but i think younger kids would like it more.

Meow314159
teen, 15 years old
 
boring
it is soooo boring and the biggest waste of two/three minutes

 
Its a Yawner but its cute
Its not the most intertaning, but I'm glad its on. Somehow it puts me in a good mood and I like the music.

Miranda ...
kid, 11 years old
 
Good for the little ones! :)
I love this show, I watch it alot with my whole family. I don't care if I am too old for it. It's really funny and cute. Only sexual problem: They were trying to get rid of a sheep's hiccups and the farmer was taking a shower but his pants fell down and you could see his butt which scared all the sheep especially the sheep with hiccups, Not a sexual problem to me. It made me laugh so hard. I laughed so hard that I kept on laughing and running around so hard that I crashed into the wall which caused the shelf to shake and toys to fall all over me and crush me. This show is so hilarious. I used to watch it when I was little and I still watch it because I am still a fan of this show. I reccomend it. Even though they don't talk in the show, It can still teach kids very good lessons and messages. The farmer is really weird, funny huh. Educational :D!

rebma97
teen, 14 years old
 
Mixed feelings
Well, this show isn't horrible, but it's not that interesting, either. It's one of the few shows that I don't like or dislike, if that makes any sense. But it's very appropriate for kids; there is some mishief but that's about it

Selpetercomb
parent of 2 and 10 year old
 
He mucks about with those who can not bleat.
No product placement. No fast cuts and flashing animation. Very little talking make it important to get the message implied and not just fed to you. This show is fantastic.

RainforestGal
teen, 15 years old
 
Shaun the adorable Sheep
I think its cute! My mood brightens when it comes on, I love the theme song, too. Its just cute!

 
Enjoy the mischief.
My grandson likes this show. I enjoy the mischief of Shaun and how they pull the wool over the farmer's eyes. In the end everything is always put right and Shaun makes sure that the sheepdog Bitzer stays in the good graces of the farmer.

Poison Ivey
teen, 17 years old
 
heh
I dont even no WHY in any way, shape, or form I am reviewing this... Maybe cause Shaun the sheep is so freaking adorable and that there is nothing innapropriate about the show? Dunno. And it's so funny when the talk cause they like mumble!

Fangbite91
kid, 11 years old
 
A little better than Wallace and Gromit etc.
I actually really like this show! I love it! I have it on DVD and I watch it with my brother. I know it looks like a little kids show but its for everybody! Messages are very good! It is actually pretty educational, Love it!

Rose Sims
parent of 5 year old
 
Absolutely perfect!!!
Love it! Simple and clean fun. No words are used in the show. Claymation, is obviously not an educational show but even better I think. Pure fun. I love it, my husband loves it, and our daughters love it as do their grandparents. Would and do recommend to all our friends and so far they and their children all love it.

Coolnone
teen, 15 years old
 
good animation
It takes good skill to make clay animation, and this is just as creative as Wallace and Gromit. Even though I'm too old for this and I'm not that much into it, it's still a very good show.

marceladns
parent of 3 and 6 year old
 
Fun is brought to you by loving characters
What's a good kids show that is not a torture for parents to watch? well Shaun & his gang of friends. The very simple approach, no dialogs, short stories & simple claymation brings lots of funny moments. We don't get the TV show but rent the collections from our local library and recently purchased the DVD. Shaun is a character my kids keep asking for.

Blue-Bunny
teen, 18 years old
 
Adorable!!!
One of the most adorable cartoons I've ever seen. From the creators of Wallace & Gromit, Shaun The Sheep is a really impressive spin-off. Not just that, but it takes a lot of skill and hard work to make claymation. Although there is no dialogue, it's still very entertaining and the characters are engaging. Can be really funny at times and is just one of those things you have to see to believe. I recently started watching it again through Netflix Instant and I forgot how good it really was. Now, I watch it over and over again, even if it's the same episode.

BlueSunday
teen, 15 years old
 
(I put 2 ratings in 1)
It can get a tad boring, but its a very cute short show, the theme song is catchy, and its neat to see all the mistive he gets into. (And sinse they don't have a 'Brian O'Brian rating thing on here, I'll do it here) Brian O'Brian is a very cute show, I love the one when he's at the pool, they need to show it more often and even put it on DVD, it's very fun, also a cute short!

love2
parent of 19 year old
 
it's sooooooooooooooooo.......
it's so boring and lame

Yangy
teen, 15 years old
 
Suprisingly good. More kids should watch this and the Wallace and Gromit shorts.

Jeusus-Christ ...
teen, 17 years old
 
You may think it's a little kids show but it's not
I love Shaun the Sheep! I watch it all the time with my brother! Before I saw this I thought I was too old to watch it but then I watched a few episodes and I loved it, It was actually very funny. Before you see this you may feel like you are going to hate it because it looks like a little kids show but it is not a little kids show. Its rated TV-Y7 so little kids can watch it but there may be some inappropriate behavior, one episode a fat sheep had the hiccups so they did anything to get rid of them, meanwhile the farmer was all covered in mud so he came upstairs to take a bath/shower, then he suddenly dropped his robber duck so he bent down but his towel fell of him so there was a shot of the farmers butt which would not be put in a little kids show so all the sheep were screaming so the fat sheep's hiccups were all gone, I do not find a shot of somebody's butt that inappropriate but yes it would not be put in a little kids show. Anyway you will love it right when you see it for your 1st time, I say you should watch it. It's amazing and it's just as great as Wallace and Gromit, the show that has the creators of Shaun the Sheep.

Sanjay407
kid, 13 years old
 

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