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Dr. Ken (2015) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Dr. Ken is a brilliant physician with no bedside manner. He is always trying to be a good doctor, as well as a good husband and dad to his two kids. However, these good intentions have a way of driving everyone crazy at both work and at home. Luckily, his therapist wife Allison is just the right partner to keep things sane.

TV-PG • 2015 • 2 seasons

5.6
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Dr. Ken is a workplace and family sitcom rated TV-PG primarily for comedic situations involving mature themes, mild sexual innuendo, and some language. The show's humor often stems from grown-up topics like marital disagreements, professional stress, and the challenges of parenting a teen, including her dating life. Language is infrequent but may include words like "hell" or "damn," and sexual content is limited to suggestive jokes and… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Ken Jeong
Ken Jeong
Tisha Campbell
Tisha Campbell
Dave Foley
Dave Foley
Suzy Nakamura
Suzy Nakamura
Jonathan Slavin
Jonathan Slavin
Albert Tsai
Albert Tsai
Krista Marie Yu
Krista Marie Yu
Dana Lee
Dana Lee
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Is Dr. Ken appropriate for kids?

Dr. Ken is a workplace and family sitcom rated TV-PG primarily for comedic situations involving mature themes, mild sexual innuendo, and some language. The show's humor often stems from grown-up topics like marital disagreements, professional stress, and the challenges of… Read more — free account

Content severity in Dr. Ken Sign up for season-by-season breakdown

Substances Moderate 4/10
Language Moderate 4/10
Sex/Nudity Strong 6/10
Violence/Gore Mild 2/10
Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Dr. Ken

Sexual content is limited to mild innuendo or playful marital banter between Ken and Allison. There are references to dating and relationships, including a brief storyline about Molly having a boyfriend. No explicit content or nudity is present.

Violence and gore in Dr. Ken

Violence is minimal and primarily comedic. This includes slapstick humor, exaggerated reactions, and verbal sparring. No graphic injuries or realistic fight scenes are depicted.

Language in Dr. Ken

Mild language is used occasionally, including words like "hell," "damn," and "ass." These instances are infrequent and typically used for comedic effect rather than in anger or aggression. Children rarely use strong language.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Dr. Ken

Alcohol is occasionally consumed by adults in social settings, such as at dinner or parties, but never to excess or with negative consequences beyond mild hangovers. In one episode, Molly admits to taking a sip of beer at a party, but states she hated it.

Mature themes in Dr. Ken

Themes include marital disagreements, parenting challenges, cultural identity (especially in the Thanksgiving episode), and dealing with career disappointments. One episode deals with a patient facing a terminal illness, handled with sensitivity but still a serious topic.

Scary moments in Dr. Ken

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Dr. Ken 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 Dr. Ken appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Dr. Ken is best for ages 10+. It's rated TV-PG. Dr. Ken is a workplace and family sitcom rated TV-PG primarily for comedic situations involving mature themes, mild sexual innuendo, and some language. The show's humor often stems from grown-up topics like marital…

What age rating does Dr. Ken have?

Dr. Ken is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is Dr. Ken about?

Dr. Ken is a workplace and family sitcom rated TV-PG primarily for comedic situations involving mature themes, mild sexual innuendo, and some language. The show's humor often stems from grown-up topics like marital disagreements, professional stress, and the challenges of parenting a teen, including her dating life…

How many seasons does Dr. Ken have?

Dr. Ken has 2 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Dr. Ken?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Dr. Ken.

How violent is Dr. Ken?

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

Is the language in Dr. Ken appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Dr. Ken.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Dr. Ken?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Dr. Ken.

What mature themes appear in Dr. Ken?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Dr. Ken.

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