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Deadliest Catch

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Phil Harris, Mike Rowe, Edgar Hansen, Where to watch: Discovery Channel, DVD)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Action-packed reality show OK for older tweens+.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 11 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The men work very hard and very well together, promoting teamwork and a strong work ethic. All of the featured crew members are men, which is a reflection of what life on these ships is really like.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Giant waves crash into the boat and onto the fishermen.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Deadliest Catch

Parents need to know that while this reality series about fishermen on the Bering Sea is educational, there are suspenseful and somewhat scary moments that might frighten younger viewers. The salty seamen are a good-natured, hard-working bunch.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what it would be like to be part of the show's crew. Does any part of the fishermen's job/life appeal to you? Why or why not? Are the risks worth it? Families can also talk more generally about jobs and working for a living. How do you develop a good work ethic? Why is it important to finish a job you've committed to?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    amazing show; iffy language

    the show is really good, but the language is what pushes buttons. even though it is bleeped out, d--n is said so many times. and for the action; it all depends on the kids maturity. yep!

  2. I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    Contains censored strong swearing.

  3. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    Enjoyable to watch!

    We enjoy watching this show together. The only thing to watch out for, imho, is some of the language ~ but they *do* beep it out. Some of the crew members smoke, but, again, certainly not the most horrible thing kids could be seeing! My son knows that smoking isn't a good thing. We focus on the teamwork and the hard work and discipline of the crew!

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 2.0

    yes

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  5. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    AWSOME!!

    This show is THE BEST SHOW EVER!!!!!!! It's educational and fun all at the same time! You can sit down and be entertained for the WHOLE ENTIRE SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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