The T.O. Show (VH1)
common sense media says
Reality series tries to re-brand star athlete's iffy rep.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this reality series essentially functions as a slickly produced promotion for a professional athlete with a reputation for being a troublemaker. Because of that, you'll see examples of iffy behavior, including excessive shopping, sexually charged flirting, and carousing. But you'll also see Owens trying to overcome those urges to become a more positive role model. Expect regular use of words like "hell," "damn," and "ass" and some use of stronger terms (although they're bleeped).
Positive role models:
In terms of athleticism, T.O. is at the top of his game. But when it comes to his personal life, he's a work in progress. He has a reputation as a troublemaker, but over the course of the show he at least makes an attempt to clean up his act, reconnecting with estranged loved ones and focusing on doing his new job to the best of his ability. He does like to party and goes on occasional big spending sprees (what he calls "throwing money around").
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
Many of the women featured on the show wear revealing clothing, baring cleavage, G-strings, thongs, etc. T.O. is sometimes shirtless. T.O. tends to be flirtatious with women he finds attractive, describing them as "sexy" or "seductive," and he has physical relationships with at least three different women over the course of the series. On at least one occasion, there's a steamy make-out session in a hot tub. There are also some scenes of T.O. and his friends hanging out with Playboy bunnies and in a strip club, although no sensitive body parts are shown.
Language:
A good amount of audible swearing, including "damn," "ass," "country-ass" and "bitch-ass." "S--t" and "f--k" are bleeped.
Consumerism:
T.O. buys extravagantly from Tiffany & Co., Converse, and more. Once he signs to play for the Buffalo Bills, there's also steady promotion of the Bills brand, and the show itself is basically one big PR campaign for Owens.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Occasional consumption of beer, mixed drinks, wine, and champagne in bars and clubs or at parties. T.O. says one of his goals for the off season is "to party."
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