 | 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. |
Sister, Sister
- Disney Channel
- Genre: Comedy
Common Sense Media says
Separated twins reunite as teens -- tweens OK.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this series, now in syndication, began with the sisters as young teens and ended six years later with them in college -- which allowed episode topics to gain some maturity over the years. The list ranges from divorce, dating (both parents and kids), and break-ups to skipping school, learning to drive, and first jobs.
What's the story?
SISTER, SISTER tells the story of Tia (Tia Mowry) and Tamera (Tamera Mowry) -- twins seperated at birth and adopted by seperate households. Shopping in the mall at age 14, they literally run into each other; one twin with her single adoptive father, Ray (Tim Reid), the other with her single adoptive mother, Lisa (Jackee Harry). Eventually, both parents decide the girls should be raised together, having been apart for the first part of their lives. So everyone moves in together, although the parents maintain a platonic relationship throughout the series. Later, the series follows the sisters to college, where they become sassier versions of their former selves. At that point, the series focuses on their relationships with their steady boyfriends and less on family dynamics.
Is it any good?
Sister, Sister tries to maintain a balance of parent involvement, even-keeled daughters, and typical teenage problems -- a successful formula that has led to a long life in syndication snice the series ended in 1999. Sister, Sister has maintained a loyal fan base and has managed to stand the test of time. Teens can relate as the twins experience typical problems in high school with friends, boys, and each another. Parents will like the fact that each episode contains a lesson learned, plus a family discussion.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about adoption and the realities of being a single parent. Has your child ever wanted to be a twin? What would the benefits be? The negatives? How would your child handle the discovery of a long-lost sibling later in life?
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Cool show! 5+
Sister, sister is cool. But there is profanity. Like jackass and sexxy. And one episode deals with sex.
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A Family Comedy that is still funny for adults
I don't care for "Family Sitcoms" as they tend to be too sappy and intelligence insulting farce. Sister, Sister is not. I grew up watching the series (granted on Disney Channel, not ABC) and this show is a nice compromise between family comedy and sappy shows. It manages to create fun, quirky characters that don't act incredibly unrealistic. The parents are also not side shafted in favor of the teen and their comedy is just a smart and sharply written. They feel closer to real people then the unrealistic families of Full House and friends.
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perfect 4 any age
This is THE show. LOVE IT, EVEN IT IS OLD!!!!
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Outstanding family entertainment
If you want a show that doesn't push the envelope and is appropriate for the whole family, watch "Sister, Sister"! Some of today's kids' shows are extremely edgy compared to "Sister, Sister". What's worse is that many of these kids' shows are rated TV-Y7, meaning a network feels their show is appropriate for children 7 and over. Some parents have issues with that due to iffy content present in some kids' shows. "Sister, Sister" has never been rated TV-Y7 despite its true wholesomeness; it's rated TV-G on ABC Family and TV-PG on WGN.
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great show
I love watching this show! good for pre-teens. funny and seirous.
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Sister,Sister is a good show for families to watch together. It's one of my favorites.
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Really one of the cleanest, most interesting shows on television! Your kids could do much worse!
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Great family show!
This is a wonderful family show with lots of humor, great for kids!
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Good Show
No offesive content but the twins are developing crushes
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| Topics: | book characters |
| TV rating: | TV-Y7 |
| Network: | Disney Channel |
| Cast: | Jackee Harry, Tamera Mowry, Tia Mowry, Tim Reid |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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