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Bless the Harts (2019) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

The lives of a group of Southerners who are always broke as a joke and struggling for the American dream of status and wealth. What they don’t realize is that they’re already rich — in friends, family and laughter.

TV-14 • 2019 • 2 seasons

6.5
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14+

This animated sitcom follows the humorous misadventures of a working-class Southern family. Its TV-14 rating reflects adult humor, language, and mature themes rather than intense violence or graphic content. Parents should be aware of frequent profanity like "hell" and "damn," occasional stronger terms, and consistent sexual innuendo and comedic situations between adult characters. Casual alcohol consumption is common, with characters… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Maya Rudolph
Maya Rudolph
Ike Barinholtz
Ike Barinholtz
Jillian Bell
Jillian Bell
Kristen Wiig
Kristen Wiig
Fortune Feimster
Fortune Feimster
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Is Bless the Harts appropriate for kids?

This animated sitcom follows the humorous misadventures of a working-class Southern family. Its TV-14 rating reflects adult humor, language, and mature themes rather than intense violence or graphic content. Parents should be aware of frequent profanity like "hell" and "damn,"… Read more — free account

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Substances Intense 8/10
Language Intense 10/10
Sex/Nudity Intense 10/10
Violence/Gore Intense 8/10
Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Bless the Harts

Sexual content is mild, consisting mainly of innuendo and suggestive jokes. There are frequent references to sexual acts, body parts, and adult relationships, often played for comedic purposes. Kissing is shown, and there are implied sexual encounters without any nudity or graphic depictions. One episode features a bachelorette party with implied raunchy behavior.

Violence and gore in Bless the Harts

Violence is mild and primarily for comedic effect. Characters experience cartoon-style injuries or physical altercations, such as slapstick falls or minor brawls, without graphic results. An episode involves characters being held hostage, creating mild tension but no serious harm. General peril is light and quickly resolved.

Language in Bless the Harts

The language contains mild to moderate profanity. Frequent use of words like "hell," "damn," and "ass" is heard. Stronger language, including "bitch" and implied uses of stronger words, occurs occasionally but is not pervasive. Characters sometimes use insulting or crude language in arguments.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Bless the Harts

Mild substance use is present, primarily featuring characters casually drinking alcohol, often in social settings like The Last Supper restaurant. There are occasional jokes referencing marijuana or drug use, but no explicit depictions of heavy drug consumption. Characters are sometimes shown intoxicated for comedic effect.

Mature themes in Bless the Harts

Themes include financial stress, dysfunctional family relationships, and navigating social pressures. Characters deal with identity, abandonment, and societal expectations. One episode features a plotline about a character's husband tragically dying, leading to a story of using Wayne as a faux boyfriend for comfort and social standing. Betrayal and rivalry among friends and family are recurring.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bless the Harts appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Bless the Harts is best for ages 14+. It's rated TV-14. This animated sitcom follows the humorous misadventures of a working-class Southern family. Its TV-14 rating reflects adult humor, language, and mature themes rather than intense violence or graphic content. Parents…

What age rating does Bless the Harts have?

Bless the Harts is rated TV-14. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 14+.

What is Bless the Harts about?

This animated sitcom follows the humorous misadventures of a working-class Southern family. Its TV-14 rating reflects adult humor, language, and mature themes rather than intense violence or graphic content. Parents should be aware of frequent profanity like "hell" and "damn," occasional stronger terms, and consistent…

How many seasons does Bless the Harts have?

Bless the Harts has 2 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Bless the Harts?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Bless the Harts.

How violent is Bless the Harts?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Bless the Harts per our reviewers.

Is the language in Bless the Harts appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Bless the Harts.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Bless the Harts?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Bless the Harts.

What mature themes appear in Bless the Harts?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Bless the Harts.

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