Frasier

TV review by Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media
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Common Sense says

age 13+

Intelligent, mature farce is a classic.

NBC, Syndicated Comedy 1993
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Parents say

age 14+

Based on 4 reviews

Kids say

age 12+

Based on 23 reviews

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A Lot or a Little?

The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.

What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that this long-running Cheers spin-off is geared toward an adult audience, so it naturally has a lot of adult humor, including frequent sexual innuendo. Due to some of the characters' fastidiousness and other debonair qualities, there are many references to homosexuality (some of which reinforce stereotypes). That said, the show features strong positive relationships between a father and his adult sons, between brothers, and among friends.

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December.
December. Adult
June 15, 2020
age 13+

Brilliant Sitcom

'Frasier' follows the life of radio psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane, his father Martin Crane, Martin's live-in physiotherapist and health-care worker Daphne Moon, Frasier's younger brother Dr. Niles Crane and Frasier's producer Roz Doyle as they navigate through different situations, relationships and more in this classic 90s sitcom. What You Need To Know - This show contains very clever humour which may only appeal to maturer audiences but there is a lot of physical comedy involved too. - The subject of romantic and sexual relationships is strong in some episodes. Frasier is frequently seen on dates and sometimes these pairings escalate to lots of snuggling and kissing. - There are some episodes which reference prostitution and stripping - The language is not too strong - a**, b***h, c**p. Some of the language is stronger but very infrequent - sl*t, w***e, b*****d - Characters infrequently smoke cigarettes and cigars - Frasier and Niles have sherry or another alcoholic drink in practically every episode - There is no strong violence - There are numerous emotional scenes Many episodes do display positive messages

This title has:

Great messages
Too much sex
Too much drinking/drugs/smoking
Skye_Ak
Skye_Ak Adult
January 24, 2019
age 13+

Great Show

This show has some mild sex scenes( such as nuzzling necks, kissing, and snuggling) but depending on the maturity of your child they shouldn’t be affected by it. I started watching this show when I was 12, the jokes can be hard to understand depending on your knowledge and age. But it is a show that has family values and how to hold on to important relationships and also teaches life lessons.

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What's the Story?

A spin-off of the popular sitcom Cheers, FRASIER follows snobbish, insecure, twice-divorced psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) from Boston to Seattle, where he hosts a radio advice show. Both at work and at home, Frasier finds himself trying to maintain an appearance of intellectual superiority and sophistication while dealing with the lunacy that seems to be constantly surrounding him and his good-hearted but equally flawed family members and co-workers.

Is It Any Good?

While Frasier's farcical comedy often borders on the absurd, it's an intelligent, grown-up sitcom that -- believe it or not -- is heavily influenced by Shakespeare's comedies and other literary classics. What also makes this series engaging is that it's very much about family.

They may be a source of continual headaches and endless drama to each other, but the Cranes are also one another's support and strength through the worst of their catastrophes, which include botching restaurant openings, on-air mishaps at the radio station, and, during more heartfelt moments, romance woes and broken hearts. In short, this ensemble series reminds viewers that a little disorder in our lives can bring a lot of laughs and a lot of love.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how families come in different shapes and sizes. Who makes up a family and why? What makes a family strong? Which characters are part of Frasier's "family" on the show?

  • Discuss issues of class and image. Why is it so important for some people to feel superior to others?

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