Great tv show. witty and very funny. None of the characters are too out of control and in general has a good message
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How I Met Your Mother
(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Neil Patrick Harris, Where to watch: CBS, DVD, Online)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Clever sitcom punctuated by inneundo, drinking.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 14–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About How I Met Your Mother
Parents need to know that the level of mature content in this show is similar to that of Friends. Much of the show's humor revolves around sex and relationships; there's lots of flirting and some hook ups -- slick, egotistical bachelor Barney constantly schemes to meet women for sex. A lot of the action takes place at a neighborhood pub, and characters are often shown drinking, sometimes to the point of drunkenness. Expect language like "damn," "bitch," and "ass" as well.
Read our full review by Caroline Gates-Shannon
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about relationships. Are Ted's wants and beliefs realistic? How does Ted's attitude toward women contrast that of Barney's? Teens and parents might also want to talk about sitcoms in general -- why are there so few these days? Are they more entertaining than reality TV shows?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
A Witty, Slightly Adult Sitcom
HIMYM piles on the sex exactly as much as the average late-tweens/teens do these days. I, being one, would know. The characters really shine when looked at closely enough, and the writers are working on toning down Barney's womanizing. Besides that... yeah. Watch it now, although keep any sixth-graders or younger busy with a coloring book.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
one of my favorite shows!!
not that bad, i say 12 and up
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
one of my favorite shows!!
not that bad, i say 12 and up
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
I LOVE THIS SHOW
First of all let me say I'm 11, I just don't know how to change it. Along with Family Guy and American Dad this is probably my favorite show. Language isn't too bad because we've heard it all. I think the bottomline is an 11 year old can watch... wait for it... AND LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!
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