Whose Line Is It Anyway? (ABC Family)

common sense media says

Hilarious improv comedy has some risque stuff.


parents & educators say

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that sly sexual innuendos are the basis of much of the series' comedy. Feigned making out, references to sizes of male and female body parts, and simulated sexual positions are common. Much fun is poked at the actors, other celebrities, and sometimes even audience members, but it's all done in humorous good taste.

Positive messages: Actors' imitations of celebrities and each other can be a bit stereotypical, but it's all in good fun.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Innuendos and sex-related physical comedy are a central theme of the show. Use of "pornography" as a media genre in improv games is common.
Language: Occasional usage of words like "damn" and "my God."
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Beer and wine bottles appear occasionally as props, but there's no consumption, and all actors are adults.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about the issue of what stretches the boundaries of comedy. When is a joke taken too far? Where is the line between funny and hurtful when someone is being impersonated? Why is sexual comedy so enticing to the actors -- and the audience?

What's the story?

What's the story?
Drew Carey (The Drew Carey Show) hosts improv comedy hit WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?, directing a stellar cast of comedians including Wayne Brady (The Wayne Brady Show), Ryan Stiles (The Drew Carey Show), and Colin Mochrie. Carey leads the actors through an obstacle course of comedic games as audience members keep the actors guessing with their suggestions for subject matter. The show also features the musical talents of pianist Laura Hall and guitarist Linda Taylor. The two shine as brightly as the actors in musical games like "Duet," which features two comedians who must make up lyrics as they sing together about a randomly assigned topic.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

There's no end to the fun of this show, but given the relatively high percentage of suggestive, innuendo-based jokes (although many are tame by a lot of primetime-sitcom standards), parents will probably want to preview before allowing young teens to watch.

TV themes & details

TV Details
TV Rating: TV-PG
Network: ABC Family
Cast: Colin Mochrie, Drew Carey, Ryan Stiles
Genre: Comedy
Where to watch: ABC Family

This review was written by Emily Ashby
 
 

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OGORMAN
teen, 16 years old
 
Ryan Stiles is my favorite!!
There is no way anyone can watch this and not laugh until you pee your pants! One of the funniest things in the world is to watch people do improvisation. These guys do it so well. The millions of things they make up off the top of their heads is mind-blowing. Sexual stuff does get a little risque at times, but not all the time though. At times there's minor language as well. Sometimes they even get the audience in on the skits! Wouldn't that be fun to do?

Lizzimi
kid, 11 years old
 
HA HA HA HA LOL ROFL LMAO ehh.....
I'm sorry this show is hilaroius "My name is Horton and I just met a ***" -Wayne Anyways, this show is hilarious and apporipiate for child 9 or 10,and because by now kids in your area say **** and ***! So really nice, but the sex is not apopiate, but I'm sure all of you parents by now told your children about sex (and if your a comedian how good it felt).

sb1254
teen, 17 years old
 
A funny show, but parents be ready with that mute button.
This is a hilarious show with great laughs for everyone, but be warned the innuendo can get pretty bad. Parents, if you're showing this to younger kids, stay on that mute button or be ready to change the channel cause you will need to filter it.

Jigglypuff
kid, 13 years old
 
THIS SHOW IS HILLARIOUS! I have watched it since I was 10. I found out about by watching an "animutation" called Hyogagkoyuchi which showed Colin Mochrie's head on a badly drawn sun. I asked my mom who that man was and she said "Holy crap, I love Colin Mochrie, he is on a hillarious show called "Whose Line Is It Anyway? that I bet you would like!". She taped one on our DVR and I laughed out loud. "Whose Line" has been my absolute favorite ever since (Well, along with Phineas and Ferb and MAD). I did learn a couple of cuss words including l*sbian and l*p dance, from this show, but it is still hilarious. Here is a rating guide to tell parents what this show is all about : Violence, None. Language : b*tch (censored), a** (uncensored), h*ll (uncensored), d*mn (uncensored), sh*t (censored), p*ss (uncensored), f**k (censored), b*st*rd (censored), p*nis (uncensored), v*g*n* (uncensored), c*ndom (uncensored), crap (uncensored), l*p dance (uncensored), m**l (uncensored), Trojan (uncensored), layed (uncensored), and l*sbian (uncensored). Sexual Content : Lots of references to "having sex" and "making out". Consumerism : A TON of references to pop culture from the 2000s and late 90s. Alcohol References : Beer is sometimes shown, but no cigarrete of drug stuff.

H2O Family
teen, 18 years old
 

EnZero
teen, 14 years old
 
lol funny
This is the funniest show im ten but i watch it anyway lol i like Wayne and Colin the are my favorite but it does have some sexual issues

BigTPOMFan11
kid, 12 years old
 
I guess I shouldn't watch it, LOL!
(: I know that I'm 11 ::sigh:: But I've been watching WLIIA my WHOLE life...I practically grew up with this show! When ever there's something inappropriate, my lil' 7 year old sistah and I just ignore it. So, even tho I'm 11...I recommend Whose Line for teens ages 13+ :)

aTmeam
teen, 16 years old
 
Great for 13 and up... and the show is HILARIOUS
HILARIOUS!!!!! I tune it EVERY SINGLE NIGHT!!! I always get a good laugh from it. The talent conttinues to amaze me. although theere are alot of sexual refferances... :(

EricCarrRulez
teen, 14 years old
 
Teens and Adults.12+
Hysterical.For 12+.

xXxWhiteNoisexXx
teen, 16 years old
 
Hilarious
This show is so hilarious; it always keeps me laughing. XD

bubbleboy
teen, 15 years old
 
HOORAY FOR WHOSE LINE!
This has got to be one of my favorite shows. I act myself, and just finished a little improv troupe show. Knowing what they go through, these guys are geniuses! I don't know how they do it! Improv is a tough art to master, being thrown in front of an audience and saying funny things off the top of your head, and these guys have it down. I had some coaching and I'm not half as good as these guys. And the show itself is just brilliant. A great choice for tweens/teens, but young kids...maybe not. Sex-related humor is very prominent.

Dziko
teen, 16 years old
 
Wonderfully hilarious.
Who's Line is one of the most hilarious things I have ever watched. :D I was watching it at age 11, and didn't think it was too inappropriate, but I didn't get some of the jokes (it was probably better that I didn't). Definitely better if you're 14 or up. :)

sugarberry6
teen, 16 years old
 
This show is hilarious!
Awesome and hilarious!!! This show is really good!!!!

funsun18
teen, 17 years old
 
Be careful who you show this to.
Perfect! Super funny! I love it! Not for kids under 12.

dasiygirl18
teen, 15 years old
 
Awsome
My dad showed me this show when i was 10 and i thought it was halorius! It is one of my favorite shows. i like superheros and sences from a hat.

Novalita
kid, 13 years old
 

bob 88
teen, 16 years old
 
adults gone wild
my kid will love it

QueenoftheAnimals
kid, 13 years old
 
Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie, Wayne Brady, and Drew Carey...The dream te
This is my favorite comedy show in the world! I love to watch the clips on YouTube. They usually censor the more major cuss words when they are used and the usage of the middle finger (which happens only twice in the many clips I've watched). At times, there are sexual references, but those would fly over little ones heads. Sometimes they imitate drunks, but their pretending only add to the hilariousness of the show. Drew is the one who usually pulls the most references and words, but he only plays at the end of the show. Wayne is black, but none of the cast members are racist or pull jokes at his expense. In fact, Wayne will poke fun at himself! Also, little kids learning to add may have fun trying to keep track of the points (even though the points don't matter, as you'll hear), though if the show gets too risqué, it may be best to change the channel. Otherwise, the show is good fun for the whole family!

EmiEss
teen, 15 years old
 
You'll laugh so hard, you'll laugh some more.
This is my favorite show, I'm not going to lie. It's so funny and clever. I grew up watching this and the Drew Carey Show (That was what, 12 years ago?) I thought it was funny, but aaaalll the innuendos flew over my head. It really is more worth it when you actually get the jokes :3 Lots of references to people younger kids today wouldn't get unless they know about 90s pop culture for some reason. The show is so casual and fun to watch because the people on it are all friends and know each other from the Drew Carey Show and reference it quite a lot. Definitely more laid back than the original U.K. version.

Tootoo123
teen, 14 years old
 
Awesome Quality Show
I'm going to be totally honest, I've watched this show since I was 6/7. I strongly suggest it to very young audiences.

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