Clarence (2014) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: Clarence
Rating: 8.0

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

In a world of noise, Clarence is a jar of sunshine, pure and simple. He sees the world only in his favorite colors: goofy grape and neon green. Clarence values his friends Jeff and Sumo and his mother Mary more than gold. No matter what happens, good or bad, nothing brings Clarence down.

TV-PG • 2014 • 3 seasons

8.0

200+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

An animated slice-of-life comedy about an optimistic kid and his friends. It includes school, family, friendship, gross-out humor, and everyday social lessons.

Cast

Spencer Rothbell

Tom Kenny

Sean Giambrone

Katie Crown

Eric Edelstein

Roger Craig Smith

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Is Clarence appropriate for kids?

An animated slice-of-life comedy about an optimistic kid and his friends. It includes school, family, friendship, gross-out humor, and everyday social lessons. Read more — free account

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Substances None 0/10

Language Mild 2/10

Sex/Nudity None 0/10

Violence/Gore Strong 6/10

Mature Themes Intense 8/10

Sex and nudity in Clarence

No sexual content or nudity. Occasional mild crushes or body-humor jokes may appear.

Violence and gore in Clarence

Mild slapstick, playground roughhousing, pranks, and comic mishaps. No graphic violence.

Language in Clarence

The season contains no strong profanity, adhering to standard children's animated programming guidelines. Dialogue consists primarily of mild insults, schoolyard teasing, and occasional crude jokes or name-calling typical of elementary-aged characters. Words such as 'stupid,' 'jerk,' or 'weirdo' may be heard during minor friendship conflicts.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Clarence

The season contains no prominent alcohol, smoking, drugs, or illegal substance use. Characters are primarily depicted in school or neighborhood settings where such themes are absent. The narrative focus remains on childhood play and family-oriented adventures, maintaining a clean environment appropriate for the age group.

Mature themes in Clarence

Mild-to-moderate themes of friendship, family, empathy, embarrassment, honesty, independence, and handling social conflict.

Scary moments in Clarence

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Clarence 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarence appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Clarence is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-PG. An animated slice-of-life comedy about an optimistic kid and his friends. It includes school, family, friendship, gross-out humor, and everyday social lessons.

What age rating does Clarence have?

Clarence is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

What is Clarence about?

An animated slice-of-life comedy about an optimistic kid and his friends. It includes school, family, friendship, gross-out humor, and everyday social lessons.

How many seasons does Clarence have?

Clarence has 3 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Clarence?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Clarence.

How violent is Clarence?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Clarence per our reviewers.

Is the language in Clarence appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Clarence.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Clarence?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Clarence.

What mature themes appear in Clarence?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Clarence.