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Top Chef
(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Where to watch: Bravo, DVD, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Too saucy for a kid's palate.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Top Chef
Parents need to know that this reality series is a reflection of the real hierarchical power struggles in the restaurant industry. Produced by the same folks who put together the highly successful Project Runway, this show focuses on the nasty behavior between competitors instead of the cooking process itself. Critiques from judges are harsh, which may be hard for kid viewers to understand.
Read our full review by Pam Gelman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the challenges of working in a creative field under tight time pressures. What skills are required to make this situation successful? Also, how do you balance your individual creative talent while working cooperatively as part of a team? For kids interested in cooking, the featured meals may spur discussions about exotic foods or the process of preparing and cooking them.
Our Members Say
Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
I love this show
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Amazing show about food.
Oh, boohoo. go cry to your mommies this show RULES i love it. it teaches you about food and how to deal with a**holes. you all know what im saying. to all you haters out there: TOP CHEF IS THE BEST SHOW EVER CREATED!!!
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
Interesting conversations
My 10 year old son loves to cook and he likes game shows and reality shows. He records his favorite shows fom food network and he asked to watch this one. I record them and pre-watch them and then we watch them together if I think the weeks shenanigans are OK. Most of the time we end up watching the show together and talking about how to play fair, good, creative ideas for recipes, and strange attitudes and behaviors by the chefs. I wouldn't let him watch it alone, but we have a great time watching it together :-)He has volunteered to start cooking one dinner a week as a result!
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Addicting Reality TV
The kids won't learn how to cook, but they'll learn about team work and tolerence. This is one of my favorite shows, this season, the chefs have a bit of moral issues and language to work out, but its still good tv.
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