Between the Lions (2000) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Between the Lions is a PBS Kids puppet television series designed to promote reading. The show is a co-production between WGBH in Boston and Sirius Thinking, Ltd., in New York City, in association with Mississippi Public Broadcasting, in Mississippi. The show has won seven Daytime Emmy awards between 2001 and 2007. The target audience is children 4 to 7 years old. It has the same puppet style as Sesame Street and several season 2 episodes, notably in Dance in Smarty Pants, had a few characters from Sesame Street guest appearing… Sign up for the full guide
TV-Y7 • 2000 • 10 seasons
Five years in the making, Between the Lions has set out to get kids "wild about reading". In every episode, there can be found countless sight gags, puns, parodies, songs, and more, all of which are designed to help kids better understand the pronunciation...
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Is Between the Lions appropriate for kids?
Five years in the making, Between the Lions has set out to get kids "wild about reading". In every episode, there can be found countless sight gags, puns, parodies, songs, and more, all of which are designed to help kids better understand the pronunciation... Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in Between the Lions
There is no sexual content or nudity depicted throughout the first season. Interpersonal relationships are centered on family dynamics and platonic friendships. Occasionally, mild crush-related jokes or very light flirtations between puppet characters may occur for comedic purposes, but these remain innocent and age-appropriate.
Violence and gore in Between the Lions
Frequent cartoon slapstick, chases, crashes, pranks, and exaggerated accidents. No realistic injury.
Language in Between the Lions
No strong language; mild insults, teasing, yelling, and comic frustration may occur.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Between the Lions
This season contains no instances of illegal drug use, smoking, or alcohol consumption. The educational focus remains on literacy and social-emotional learning, with characters navigating simple misunderstandings. Occasional references to food or potions in storybook segments are purely fantastical and do not involve substances.
Mature themes in Between the Lions
Mild themes of friendship, rivalry, honesty, responsibility, teamwork, confidence, consequences, and learning from mistakes.
Scary moments in Between the Lions
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Between the Lions yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Between the Lions appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Between the Lions is best for ages 7+. It's rated TV-Y7. Five years in the making, Between the Lions has set out to get kids "wild about reading". In every episode, there can be found countless sight gags, puns, parodies, songs, and more, all of which are designed to help…
What age rating does Between the Lions have?
Between the Lions is rated TV-Y7. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is Between the Lions about?
Five years in the making, Between the Lions has set out to get kids "wild about reading". In every episode, there can be found countless sight gags, puns, parodies, songs, and more, all of which are designed to help kids better understand the pronunciation...
How many seasons does Between the Lions have?
Between the Lions has 10 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in Between the Lions?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Between the Lions.
How violent is Between the Lions?
Violence isn't a standout concern across Between the Lions per our reviewers.
Is the language in Between the Lions appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across Between the Lions.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Between the Lions?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Between the Lions.
What mature themes appear in Between the Lions?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Between the Lions.
Where can I read the full Between the Lions parent guide?
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