The Venture Bros. (Cartoon Network)

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The Venture Bros. is a fantastically funny cartoon, but for a fairly narrow slice of the American Viewing Public. Here's the checklist: Did you like Jonny Quest? Are you reasonably attuned to pop culture? Are you intelligent? If you answered yes to at least 2 of these questions, this show is for you. But if you watch in order (advised), be a little patient and pay attention. There is a lot of backstory to fill in and the characters actually develop through a long story arc. If you don't like it after episode #5, you probably got number 3 wrong on the old checklist... GO TEAM VENTURE!

The smartness of the show sort of tones down the overall content.

In its second season, "The Venture Bros." shows no sign of weakening or slowing down. Amidst "Family Guy" and "South Park", this show is a welcome change of pace and humor (although the aforementioned shows are still funny). The content is described well by CSM, though the language isn't as much of a problem as in other shows (like in "South Park" when they said "sh*t" 169 times [the show counted]). I will admit that the show is an acquired taste, and not all people will find its humor appealing. Here is a little idea of what to expect from the show (at least from the actual Venture brothers): (while talking to someone in a jail cell) Hank: "You _______" Dean: "Hank! We never say bad words like that! Do you know how many baby angels you just killed?" Like I said acquired taste; although the doc, his bodyguard, and his evil twin/clone guy provide different humor, so you might want to watch the show anyways.

Alright people, 16, for real? The only episode where I felt my eyes were burning is a few parts, Powerless in the Face of Death, the first episode of season ttwo, and the only bad part was the naked clone thing, and the team venture part at the end. Seriously, when I grow up I'd rather my kids be watching South Park, Venture, Boondocks... etc. then growing STUPID on the high school musical or full house. Those shows do not even dive you a slight GLIMPSE into the REAL world. Seriously. GO TEAM VENTURE!

Again, I am frustrated with the CS review--its inexcusable to have factual errors on the official review page (Dr. Venture is addicted to diet pills, not painkillers. Duh!) Regardless, absolutely the best show on TV today. Funny, gorgeously animated, surprisingly poignant, the Ventures are a terrific case study of failure as a family value! Again, I'm a liberal parent and treat my kids like humans rather than adorable idiots, so I let them watch this show. Despite the reviewers insistence that there is nothing to keep kids entertained, its my little (11 and 8) guys favorite show. The fighting, the jokes, the gadgets! They love the dorky, naive twins and constantly quote the show. Watching this as a family requires vigilance and the stomache to discuss whatever depravity might show up, but in the end, we have bonded via Team Venture, and I think that time shared wathing the Venture Bros. is more valuable than dodging issues of transexuality and homicidal mothers, but hey, its an individual thing, of course.