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Wings

(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring Timothy Daly, Steven Weber, Crystal Bernard, Where to watch: TV Land, DVD)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Jokes take flight in airport-set '90s sitcom.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Two of the main characters are adult brothers who work through their problems to foster a strong relationship. The series also features a group of airport employees who come together as a family and are supportive and loyal to each other. Helen is an independent woman who runs her own business. Roy has difficulty accepting his gay son. The cast is all Caucasian; Antonio's Sicilian character draws humor from some gentle stereotyping. Brian is known for his irresponsible behavior, which often leads to relationship problems.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Some sexual innuendo (Fay is particularly prone to making double entendres). Some characters are occasionally shown in bed with each other, but there's no sexual activity beyond kissing shown on screen.

  • Language:

    Pretty mild: "Damn," "hell," etc.

  • Consumerism:

    References to various Nantucket and Boston landmarks. Characters from Cheers occasionally make an appearance.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some drinking (with characters occasionally getting comically drunk). Roy consistently smokes cigars.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Wings

Parents need to know that this '90s sitcom focuses on a group of people working at a Nantucket airport who, over time, become one another's family. The show explores the bonds of friendship, love, and loyalty between them. There's some sexual innuendo, and some episodes deal with serious topics like infidelity and homosexuality. While these issues are addressed within a humorous context, they may be inappropriate for some younger viewers.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how people at work can become a "family" over time. Does that happen in real life? What defines a family? Which other shows feature nontraditional families like this one? Parents and kids can also talk about becoming a pilot and running an airline. What kind of training do pilots need? How much work is it to run even the smallest airline?
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