Parents' Guide to

Half & Half

By Lucy Maher, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 14+

Cute sitcom; meant for older teens.

TV UPN Comedy 2002
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What's the Story?

In HALF & HALF, a pair of twenty-something women living in San Francisco discover they have the same father and must navigate sisterhood for the first time. Dee Dee (Essence Atkins) is a sports agent who's a bit spoiled and searching for her identity. She's close to her overbearing mother, \"Big\" Dee Dee (Valarie Pettiford), but starting to look for a way to escape her shadow. Her older sister, Mona (Rachel True), is a rising music executive who's close to her own mother, Phyllis (Thelma Hopkins), who raised her to be self-sufficient. As the two sisters get used to life with each other, they struggle with different views on work, family, money, and men.

Is It Any Good?

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Thanks to the show's witty dialogue, it's entertaining to watch the characters interact. But they're often rude to each other and occasionally fling pretty sarcastic, cutting comments at each other. There is some crude language to be aware of, and in one episode, when a white man flirts with Mona, he's accused of having "jungle fever." Still, the lesson learned is that it's family one can truly count on.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about relationships between siblings. Why is it important to respect your siblings? As teens grow up, how can they make sure their relationships with their family members stay intact?

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