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America's Got Talent

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring David Hasselhoff, Where to watch: NBC)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Fun-filled, family-friendly reality show.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Contestants are praised for doing their best (one who asks to try again makes it to the next round after nailing his act). Obviously, everyone wants to win. A few acts verge on offensiveness.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    One of the competitors is a male stripper, but he's decidedly unerotic and doesn't disrobe completely.
  • Language:

    Very mild for primetime network TV; at one point, Hasselhoff says "Goddamn."
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About America's Got Talent

Parents need to know that although the majority of the acts that appear on the show are very tame, several have the potential to offend younger viewers. In one episode, for example, a man who bills himself as "America's Oldest Stripper" got halfway through his act before being booted off the stage, while in another, an 8-year-old stand-up comic told a racially insensitive joke. The show is a competition, so everyone wants to win.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what makes each of us uniquely talented. What would your kids' talent be if they were on the show? Why is it important to cultivate something we're good at? Although no one wants to be a quitter, are there times when something isn't worth pursuing? How can you tell when that is?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

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    this is a sucky show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    I love this show a lot. Its funny and wonderful.This is a great show to watch with family. On this show they have incredible singing, incredibility funny and strange acts. Be sure to watch you will love this show. It's VERY COOL!

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    America's Review

    I love this show! but i has some useless acts.

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Great for All Ages

    Unlike most primetime shows, this is extremely family-friendly, and a great display of talent across America.

  5. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    I love it! Its a school talent contest to the extreme!

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