Parents' Guide to

Me, Myself & I

By Emily Ashby, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 12+

Sitcom with cluttered but thoughtful parallel storylines.

TV CBS Comedy 2017
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age 10+

Based on 2 parent reviews

Lizzie T.
Lizzie T. Parent
November 5, 2017
age 10+

Love it!

This show has depth, the writing is smart and it moves at a snappy pace. The umbrella message of the show is that it is not what happens to us that defines us, but how we deal with life's challenges. It takes on fallible people trying to do their best and we get to see their relationships mature through three different eras in time. There are two strong father figures in the show, a dedicated and loving father with a daughter and a respectful and caring Step-Dad with two boys, both serving up excellent messages with humor. The aforementioned daughter grows up to be the manager of The Chicago Bulls. So, lots of positive messages, humor and real life challenges met with humor and grace.
Pittsburghmichaels
Pittsburghmichaels Adult
October 4, 2017
age 10+

SNL Veteran gets is own show that is good

Me, Myself and I is a great show. I think the show is different in a good way about a man at three different ages in his life. Their is nothing that would offend parents in here. I highly recommend you check this show out.

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What's the Story?

ME, MYSELF & I stars Bobby Moynihan as Alex Riley, a 40-something aspiring inventor who's recently divorced and struggling to find his career footing. It also stars Jack Dylan Grazer as 14-year-old Alex, new to California since his mother remarried and moved them from his native Chicago. Finally, John Larroquette plays the role of Alex at 65, retired after a health scare helps him re-evaluate his life. The show follows Alex through impactful moments in his life as viewed at these different stages.

Is It Any Good?

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This show has an interesting premise, and it creates a unique format for character development since viewers get to know three distinct versions of Alex. As the story progresses, you're able to make connections between his younger selves and the seasoned citizen he eventually becomes, drawing parallels between different events in his life in ways more traditional reflective moments don't allow. Of the three, Moynihan's Alex is by far the best, sandwiched in between the innocence of youth and the clarity of age.

Where the series struggles a bit is in the transitions from one time period to the next. They happen briskly and without lead-in, and it takes a moment or two for viewers to get their bearings in a new time and place each time. It can be distracting, and it interferes with the story's flow, but it's not a deal-breaker. On the whole, Me, Myself & I boasts thoughtful humor and insight that just might make you reflect differently on the notable moments of your own life.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • What can we learn from revisiting momentous events in our past? Does every experience have value in what it teaches us about ourselves? If you could talk to your younger self, what would you say?

  • Why is it important to set goals for the immediate and extended future? How does doing so keep you accountable? How do you respond to failing to reach a goal?

  • Which characters in Me, Myself & I model positive strengths like perseverance? Is this something you actively notice when you watch a show or movie?

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