black-ish (2014) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
A family man struggles to gain a sense of cultural identity while raising his kids in a predominantly white, upper-middle-class neighborhood.
TV-PG • 2014 • 8 seasons
black-ish follows the Johnson family as Dre and Rainbow raise their children while navigating culture, race, class, work, school, politics, and family identity. It is generally family-friendly network comedy, but it often aims older than a simple kids' sitcom. Parents should expect mild language, occasional off-color jokes about sex and bodies, teen dating and puberty plots, and mature conversations about racism, policing, elections… Sign up for the full guide
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Is black-ish appropriate for kids?
black-ish follows the Johnson family as Dre and Rainbow raise their children while navigating culture, race, class, work, school, politics, and family identity. It is generally family-friendly network comedy, but it often aims older than a simple kids' sitcom. Parents should… Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in black-ish
Sexual content is mostly verbal: flirting, marriage jokes, body-part jokes, puberty, masturbation/sex-talk plots, teen dating, and occasional implied marital intimacy.
Violence and gore in black-ish
Violence is minimal and usually comic. Some episodes discuss police, racism, social conflict, or fear of harm in serious topical contexts.
Language in black-ish
Language is mild for network TV, with insults, family arguments, and occasional stronger words censored or softened. Tone can be sharp but usually comic.
Mature themes in black-ish
The show is a family comedy, but it regularly tackles mature themes: race, identity, police, politics, class, religion, marriage strain, postpartum depression, and aging.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is black-ish appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests black-ish is best for ages 11+. It's rated TV-PG. black-ish follows the Johnson family as Dre and Rainbow raise their children while navigating culture, race, class, work, school, politics, and family identity. It is generally family-friendly network comedy, but it…
What age rating does black-ish have?
black-ish is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 11+.
What is black-ish about?
black-ish follows the Johnson family as Dre and Rainbow raise their children while navigating culture, race, class, work, school, politics, and family identity. It is generally family-friendly network comedy, but it often aims older than a simple kids' sitcom. Parents should expect mild language, occasional off-color…
How many seasons does black-ish have?
black-ish has 8 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in black-ish?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across black-ish.
How violent is black-ish?
Violence isn't a standout concern across black-ish per our reviewers.
Is the language in black-ish appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across black-ish.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in black-ish?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across black-ish.
What mature themes appear in black-ish?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of black-ish.
Where can I read the full black-ish parent guide?
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