Still Standing (Lifetime Television, Syndicated)

common sense media says

Run-of-the-mill family sitcom lacks originality.


parents & educators say

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that the mom and dad in this sitcom keep the laughs coming by butting heads and reining in their three unruly kids. While they portray a seemingly typical couple -- and the family's underlying relationships are strong -- they get away with a lot more sarcasm and fun-poking than the average husband and wife. Some stereotypical jokes about the lesbian couple that lives next door.

Positive messages: The show sends the message that regardless of how much parents might bicker -- and children get on their nerves -- their love for their kids and each other never falters. That said, sometimes the parents mock their kids (particularly the one who gets good grades), and some characters make stereotypical jokes/comments about the show's homosexual supporting characters.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Relatively mild sexual innuendo between the show's married parents, who have an active sex life. Some jokes based on stereotypical sexual fantasies.
Language: Mild: "jackass," "crap," "damn," etc.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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Talk to your kids

Families can talk about disagreements. Why is it important to treat family members and others with respect when ironing out differences? How can parents help kids understand that just because they argue doesn't mean they don't love each other? Can people be angry with each other and love each other at the same time?

What's the story?

What's the story?

In STILL STANDING, a blue-collar Chicago couple navigates raising their three kids while still making time for each other. Judy (Jami Gertz) and Bill Miller (Mark Addy, an Englishman whose American accent has its ups and downs...) are high-school sweethearts who want to be "cool" parents to their three kids. Outspoken teen Lauren (Renee Olstead) wants nothing to do with her parents, while big brother Brian (Taylor Ball) is discovering girls. The youngest, Tina (Soleil Borda), is oblivious to the hubbub surrounding her -- to which Judy's sister Linda (Jennifer Irwin) contributes by clashing with Bill.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Like many sitcoms of its ilk, such as According to Jim and Everybody Loves Raymond, Still Standing engages audiences by creating silly scenarios with a happy ending. Nothing really sets it apart from the crowd, but Still Standing is a lighthearted sitcom that older tweens and young teens will likely find entertaining -- though, in the era of reality TV, older teenage viewers will most likely be bored.

TV themes & details

TV Details
TV Rating: TV-PG
Network: Lifetime Television
Cast: Jami Gertz, Mark Addy, Taylor Ball
Genre: Comedy
Where to watch: Lifetime Television

This review was written by Lucy Maher
 
 

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king_of_queens77
teen, 16 years old
 
ALRIGHT SHOW, KIND OF INAPROPRIATE
This is a pretty good show. There are a lot of laughs, but sometimes it is inapropriate. There is one thing CSM did not warn parents about: The 4 or 5 episodes only about gays!(women and men) its just gross. And, there is one episode that makes fun of Jesus that is jjust so offensive. So watch out for that. Recommended ages 14+ PS= If you like Still Standing, then you mustThe King of Queens

friendlypeople ...
kid, 12 years old
 
Awesome show
I loove this show it's my favorite show in the whole world! There is much language i notice and it's hilarious! I love how the mom talks in it so much for some reason. :)

arthur16morgana
teen, 16 years old
 
i think the show so funny.its really entertaining. me and my parents watch it.

deangelo
teen, 16 years old
 
is ok
it is a good show

kjinho
teen, 15 years old
 
Like the rating TV-PG-D-L, the problem is mostly about sexual dialogue and language. But I love the message of it, it's about family love...

 
I laughed!
This show is so funny! Watch it!

schuymarch1
teen, 17 years old
 
One of the best shows onTV...
Still Standing is a very good show.

jim1109
adult
 
great show
a different take on family comedy

jazzyjammrz
teen, 18 years old
 
Love it, u gotta watch it!
I luv this show! it's so funny and REAL! Alot of sexual stuff goes over kids heads anyway. Good for ages 8+. happy happy watch this show!

 
This is the perfect family show
I have a 13-year old son and twin 10-year-old girls, and we all love this show. Most sexual content goes over the younger ones' heads. Still Standing is a hilarious family program best for kids 11+.

hannnnnahbanana
teen, 18 years old
 
great show
i love all aspects and parts of this show. its great and very approriate. i watch it with my little brothers all the time. good show, good choice

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