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The Superstars

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Ali Landry, David Charvet, Where to watch: ABC, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Athletes, celebs team up for fun, tween-friendly challenges.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The show requires contestants to work as a team, identifying and relying on each member's skills. Each team consists of a man and a woman, but gender is rarely a disadvantage for the women, who show plenty of physical and mental strength.
  • Role models:

    Most of the contestants demonstrate good sportsmanship even in defeat, but a few fly into tantrums when they lose, throwing things, cursing, and storming away from the camera. In at least one case, teammates turn on each other when things don’t go their way, and one mocks the other’s worth as a professional athlete after he struggles through a challenging obstacle course.  
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    No violence per se, but this is a very physical competition, so injuries like bumps, scrapes, and muscle strains are common.
  • Sex:

    Female competitors (and often a female commentator) wear curve-hugging sports bras and short athletic shorts. Occasionally men take their shirts off.
  • Language:

    Multiple instances of “f--k” are bleeped.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Superstars

Parents need to know that this series' physical intensity, coupled with a few cast members' oversized egos, make for some tense exchanges -- but overall the contestants are good sports about the competition's outcome. Expect some intermittent strong language (multiple uses of "f--k" are bleeped) and plenty of spills, some of which result in injuries like bruises, cuts, and strained muscles. On the upside, the show lacks much of the backbiting and nastiness found in some reality competitions, and it's always fun to see celebrities of any sort step outside their comfort zones and try something new.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about competition. What are some of the benefits of competition? What contests have you participated in? How did you prepare yourself for them? Were you inspired to improve your skills to compete again?
  • Families can also discuss sportsmanship. What does competition teach you about being a good sport? How do you think the contestants conducted themselves? Are they good role models for young athletes?

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