Average Rating by Parents & Educators

They rate this title iffy for age 13 and up.

They give it four stars

Based on 62 reviews

Average Rating by Kids

They rate this title iffy for age 6 and up.

They give it four stars

Based on 209 reviews

Ratings at a Glance

86% of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate
71% of parents say it has language their kids can't use
57% of parents don't think the messages are positive
57% of parents say it's too violent
57% of parents don't feel there are good role models
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Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

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

    Horrible for everyone. Adults and youth alike.

    Absolute horrifying. Sexual Content of every kind meant to be made funny and appealing. The family dog wanting to have sex with the mother, The baby plotting to kill her, Scenes of nude boy masterbating, girlfriend having sex with everybody but her boyfriend, incest and more. Each part presented in a way to leave viewers giggling. Anyone who chooses to watch this chooses all that is evil and filthy.

  2. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    mixed feelings

    Have mixed feelings about this show. It's completely irreverent but often quite funny, especially the wicked baby, Stewie, but I wince at some of the jokes, especially about females. My 13 year old son loves it. We watch it together so at least he knows my take on it.

  3. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    a great show

    some bad words and inappropriate behavior

  4. I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

    This Show Is Very Funny!

    I DVR Family Guy All The Time And My Kids Love It And So Do I.

  5. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    only for teens and adults

    I find the show funny but my kids are to young to watch it

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

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    better than the simpsons

    this areally good show. I let my five year old son watch it and my my wif thinks i okay too.

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Louisiana
    I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Seth MacFarlane's Humor is One of a Kind in "Family Guy"

    This show is R-rated comedy for prime time. It is a good show for teenagers and adults to laugh at. It has a lot of one-liner humor, situational humor, and shock value humor. Episodes have parodied political situations, other media, religious beliefs, everyday situations (such as meeting your in-laws), and even their own broadcasting station FOX. This is NOT a show for kids and is intended for older teens and adults, this has even been confirmed by the show's writing staff. It is funny, unpredictable, and on it's way to become the next "The Simpsons". Bottom line: The show is usually rated TV-14 DLSV. Ages 16+. 5/5 stars. Enjoy.

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 1.0

    hilarious show man!!

    The last couple of episodes in season seven have become more edgy and unnapropriate but nowhere near south park level

  9. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title off for age 12 and give it 5.0

    Should be TV-MA

    Too Mature

  10. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Think

    People have to realize that these are made up characters. They aren’t real people or are suppose to be real people. It's a cartoon. If any thing, "normal life" would be the opposite of what Stef is trying to entertain us with. I think Family Guy is fine for my 13 yr. son as long as I give him parental guidance. I think it is a very educational and funny show as long as you look beyond the apparent facade.

  11. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 5.0

    This is a hilarious show

    It is one of my sons favorate shows. Hes Ten. There is some dirty humor and some episodes are innapropriate. It is pure satire and sexual jokes. BEST SHOW EVER! go family guy

  12. I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    ITS MAURE, ITS INCONSISTENT, ITS LEWD yet...

    I love it!!!!!!! Brilliant without sacrificing slapstick.

  13. I rate this title on for age 16 and give it 5.0

    very funny but very mature

    this is a very funny show but there is a lot of sexual content and humor most of the jokes kids wont get but its very racist, sexual and violent there is blood shooting but thats not an issue the sex is they say bitch crap dick etc but no fuck or shit

  14. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 2.0

  15. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0

    Bonfire of the Humanities

    You don't have to be religious nut or even particularly moral to identify Family guy as an ethical train wreck. This show is loathsome towards woman, and finds humor in making a mockery of sexual violation and wanton murder. I don't know how this one flew under the radar here at common sense.

  16. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    its really funny 14+ is a apropiate age

    its really funny 13+ is a apropiate age If your 13+ you should watch this show.Most parts of the show,younger kids might not even know what they mean or say.So f litte kids watch this it can be a bad influence and probaly teach them some bad words.So if your 13 or over you should be able to watch it,but your should get parents permission if your under the age

  17. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    its really funny 14+ is a apropiate age

    If your 14+ you should watch this show.Most parts of the show,younger kids might not even know what they mean or say.So f litte kids watch this it can be a bad influence and probaly teach them some bad words.So if your 14 or over you should be able to watch it,but your should get parents permission if your under the age

  18. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Louisiana
    I rate this title off for age 16 and give it 1.0

    Has Fried Itself

    Seasons 1-3 were awesome, Season 4 was okay, Season 5 was better, Season 6 was too much, and now Season 7 has shown that the show is done with. It will be on through 2011 due to contract reasons, but it is no longer funny. Now it is just offensive and no longer funny at all.

  19. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

  20. I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    BEST SHOW EVER IMO

    This is the best and funniest show on tv IMO, but has lots of mature content such as mild to strong sexual themes, some gory cartoon violence strong language and some drug use. but it should be ok for kids 13 and up.

  21. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0

    i laughed

    this is maybe the funniest show on television.

  22. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0

  23. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    awesome,halarious

    I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!it is so halarious!!!my favorite charactor is peter he is sooo funny and he's stupid.i have seen every family guy episode!!!! i can name every charactor in the family and peter's neihbors!!!! really!! here i'll name them.peter,luis,brian,stewie,meg,chris,quagmier,clevland,and joe.see!!!! i prouble spelled neighbors wrong and luis.

  24. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    be older than 14 years

    Family Guy is a great show if you are matured enought to watch it. It does display matters that would not be appropriate for kids.

  25. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 0.0

    i hate it

    i hate it

 

Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    Iffy content

    This is a hilarious show but a lot of times my parents make me turn it off because it's too raunchy and times. Nothing is too explicit though. If your kids are not old enough the jokes will fly over their heads and it won't be as enjoyable for them anyway so basically your kids will have to be old enough to actually like the show. A lot of the jokes are controversial or about sex. There is mild cursing but again if your kids are too young for it then it wont be funny. The dog has a drinking problem and the dad and his friends are always seen at the bar. But Its a fantastic show!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title iffy for age 15 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    No no no! No one of ANY age

    I have only seen a tiny bit of this show and was like Oh My Gosh, each of the few times I saw a tiny bit of it i heard cursing and also not only that I've heard people talk about and the things i've heard about it are NOT very good! So just as this website says despite the title it's NOT for family viewing!!!!!!!!!!!

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Funny

    This show is funny and popular for ages 12 to 17!

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 15 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    This isn't a Family Show!!!!!!!!!

    Family Guy is not a family show. There is alot of sexual humor, language, and some violence. The characters that show all the humor are Stewie, Brian, and Peter Griffin. This show in my point of view was a riot and think it's hilarious. Kids 15+ would enjoy this show very much. Kids under 15 could not understand some of the Jokes or sexual humor. Overall, this show is funny and I think i could own this on DVD.

  5. I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    No, no, no, not very nice

    I'm not allowed to even watch this!!! I have seen episodes on YouTube when dad's friend's son watches them but not allowed to watch it in the house. Not surprised some of the things in it, like the words...eww

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Good for older kids.

    I am an adolescence and I have seen this show. And I know this is a little young for this. But heres a secret for those who don't know it all ready. Kids already know about this stuff. In our media world we have already seen all this. The difference in this show is it takes it in a positive matter. It all so gives the message that everything will turn out good. The good news is that it is hilarious for people old enough. I know 10 year olds who have seen this. But this is too mature.

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Crude Humor,language like "Ass" "Bicth" and refers to sex

  8. I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Off 9- Iffy 10-13 On 14+

    After the Simpsons, I try to beg my dad to let me watch it, barely ever says yes, but sometimes... BTW, I'm 11 & I get alot of stuff in it, THEliberal!

  9. I rate this title iffy for age 10 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Off 9- Iffy 10-13 On 14+

    After the Simpsons, I try to beg my dad to let me watch it, barely ever says yes, but sometimes... BTW, I'm 11 & I get alot of stuff in it, THEliberal!

  10. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Good for kids 14 and up, kids under twelve shouldn't watch this, not because it's bad, they just won't get it.

    First off, I wonder why the heck this show is rated by a bunch of kids under 12. Sure it's innapropriate for kids under 14, but they wont even get most of the refrences, even if they think they do, they don't. 14 and up can handle it. Parents should relax a little. If your kind can laugh, but be mature at the same time, LET THEM WATCH THE SHOW. Loosen up you bunch of conservatives. It's not going to poison your kids, if it does, it's not as much as an average day at an American public school. Also, STOP RATING THIS SHOW IF YOUR 12 AND YOU DONT EVEN GET HALF THE SHOW'S REFERENCES.

  11. Kid Reviewer Age 8
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    THEY CAN HANDLE IT

  12. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    South Park was funnier then this show from the start

    Okay, but some episodes aren't that funny and most of it's dry humor and also some of the gags get really old and stupid.

  13. I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it 5.0

    funny show, ages 9 up because sex and @#$%

  14. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  15. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Funny show on FOX!!

    Meg, Stewie, Bryant, Chris, Louis, Peter, Mort, Quagmire, Joe, Cleveland, Loretta, Bonnie, Chicken, Greased Up Deaf Guy, Tom Tucker & Diane, Adam West, Francis, Thelma, Mickey McFlennegan, Carter Pewterschmidt and many more... just perfect!!!

  16. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    i dont like this show, even though some of my friends watch it. i just think they o a litle too far sometimes, like with the dog being an athiest.and quagmire(sp?) be a sex addict.

  17. I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    uhhhhh not good but i like the evil baby but not for little kids

  18. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    Kids at school are obsessed with this show

    It's a very entertaining, funny show. NOT for young kids. Or kids. More for teens, who talk about it very frequently. The scenarios are hilarious but profane. Be advised, parents.

  19. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative role models

    Just Funny. Period.

    The only thing acceptable about this show is the utter hilarity. Seriously, there's bloody cartoon gore, LOTS of sexual situations, profanity, drinking (by the barrel), drug use, and some seriously ridiculously crazy adults (bad role models). All this show is good for is mind-numbing hysterics.

  20. I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 3.0

    blaa

    Its just the same retarded joke over and over again I like the simpsons and South park better

  21. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    funny for anyone who is old enough to get the jokes

    This show is hilarious for any kid who gets the jokes, honestly, no kid really cares about "bad messages" or whatever, its a really funny show.

  22. I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Well Im pretty much almost 12 and i watch this show and its hilarous!! But i dont use any of the swears in the show that much! :) I LOVE THIS SHOW!!

  23. I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    Well Im pretty much almost 12 and i watch this show and its hilarous!! But i dont use any of the swears in the show that much! :) I LOVE THIS SHOW!!

  24. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    love it its on my top ten list

  25. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    So funny! But watch out for jokes..

    Im 13 so it's not the best thing for my age. But yet... It's still a funny show. But i still get most of the jokes. But sometimes there may be some that I won't get. But only a tiny bit. The jokes are always sexual, violent, or plain awful.

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