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Sophie

(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Starring Natalie Brown, Sebatstian Spence, Jeff Geddis, Where to watch: ABC Family, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Perky star lights up predictable but teen-safe comedy.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 14 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Extramarital affairs and their repercussions (an illegitimate child, for example) are treated lightly and without judgment. Matt's homosexuality is often referred to in a humorous manner. While the show centers on a newly single mom struggling to balance her personal and professional lives, there's little reality to the stories, which predictably resolve themselves within the show's 30-minute timeframe.

  • Violence:

    Lighthearted incidents are occasionally played for humor, as when a woman threatens her cheating boyfriend with a letter opener and throws it at him, narrowly missing his head.

  • Sex:

    Some instances of simulated sex with moderate nudity (a man's bare chest and a woman's bare back as she sits atop him in bed, for instance). A main character is homosexual, so there are frequent references to his "playing for the other team" and the like.

  • Language:

    Rare use of "ass"; "hell" is a more common choice in heated arguments.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Sophie

Parents need to know that this sitcom centers on an unwed -- and recently unattached -- new mom. While the show often glosses over the potential messiness of her life (loose ends are neatly tied up within each episode), most of the content is age appropriate for teens. Expect occasional strong language (mostly "hell" and "ass"), sexual situations (including partial nudity, but nothing too risque), and references to characters' sexuality. And be ready to follow up with a discussion about the real-world repercussions of the issues the show raises.

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  • Families can talk about how TV series' portrayal of events compares to real life -- especially when it comes to sitcoms. What aspects of Sophie's life don't seem realistic? How might things be different if what happened to her happened in real life? What other sitcoms have you seen that cast serious events in a humorous light? Families can also dicuss overcoming adversity. Teens: Have you ever faced a life-altering event? How did you deal with it? Who do you turn to for support and guidance when times get tough? How do you offer support to others in need?
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