Sherri
(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring Sherri Shepherd, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Tammy Townsend, Where to watch: Lifetime Television)
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 14. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Sitcom features strong women ... and subtle stereotypes.
Themes in this show include: dating/crushes, family relationships, friendship, gender issues
Why We Rated This
for Ages 14–16
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What Parents Need to Know
About Sherri
Parents need to know that this sitcom about a recently divorced woman who's attempting to rebuild her life has a good bit of sexual content (including references to “screwing”) and some iffy language (“damn," “suck," “ass”). Infidelity is a major theme of the show, and some of its humor is based in race and gender stereotypes -- though the lead character is ultimately a strong, independent woman. Adult characters are shown ordering and serving wine, cocktails, and mixed drinks.
Read our full review by Melissa Camacho
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the show's use of stereotypes. Which characters/lines/situations strike you as stereotypical?
- How does the media tend to address/portray affairs and divorce? Is it appropriate to make jokes about such serious topics?
- What does it mean when a TV show or film claims to be “loosely based” on someone’s life? Does this mean that it's mostly a work of fiction? Or that the writers took some creative license when telling the person’s story?

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