Explorer (1985) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
National Geographic's Explorer gives viewers special access to the issues of the day.
TV-Y7 • 1985 • 30 seasons
Explorer , the longest-running documentary series in cable television history, honored with nearly 60 Emmys and hundreds of other awards, continues as a series of major specials on the National Geographic Channel. In the course of more than two thousand...
Cast
Is Explorer appropriate for kids?
Explorer , the longest-running documentary series in cable television history, honored with nearly 60 Emmys and hundreds of other awards, continues as a series of major specials on the National Geographic Channel. In the course of more than two thousand... Read more — free account
Content severity in Explorer Sign up for season-by-season breakdown
Sex and nudity in Explorer
This season contains no sexual content or nudity, maintaining a focus appropriate for young viewers. Occasional mild crush or flirtation jokes may appear as part of the comic misunderstandings between characters. Any romantic themes are presented in a very innocent, child-friendly manner that emphasizes friendship over mature relationships.
Violence and gore in Explorer
Frequent cartoon slapstick, chases, crashes, pranks, and exaggerated accidents. No realistic injury.
Language in Explorer
No strong language; mild insults, teasing, yelling, and comic frustration may occur.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Explorer
This season does not contain any depictions or mentions of substance use, illegal drugs, or alcohol consumption. The episodes focus primarily on comical misunderstandings and youthful adventures that remain entirely free of mature lifestyle themes. The characters navigate social rivalries and pranks without any reference to smoking or drinking habits.
Mature themes in Explorer
Mild themes of friendship, rivalry, honesty, responsibility, teamwork, confidence, consequences, and learning from mistakes.
Scary moments in Explorer
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Explorer 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 Explorer appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Explorer is best for ages 7+. It's rated TV-Y7. Explorer , the longest-running documentary series in cable television history, honored with nearly 60 Emmys and hundreds of other awards, continues as a series of major specials on the National Geographic Channel. In…
What age rating does Explorer have?
Explorer is rated TV-Y7. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.
What is Explorer about?
Explorer , the longest-running documentary series in cable television history, honored with nearly 60 Emmys and hundreds of other awards, continues as a series of major specials on the National Geographic Channel. In the course of more than two thousand...
How many seasons does Explorer have?
Explorer has 30 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in Explorer?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Explorer.
How violent is Explorer?
Violence isn't a standout concern across Explorer per our reviewers.
Is the language in Explorer appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across Explorer.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Explorer?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Explorer.
What mature themes appear in Explorer?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Explorer.
Where can I read the full Explorer parent guide?
Create a free Bontent account to unlock season-by-season notes, filter by your kids' ages, and save titles to your watchlist.
Parents also checked these shows for 7-year-olds
Sign up to filter
Shows like Explorer with similar intensity
Sign up to filter
Less intense shows for families
Sign up to filter
More documentary shows with parent guides
- Seven Deadly Sins parent guide
- Sex, Explained parent guide
- Cosmos parent guide
- The Last Dance parent guide
- De viaje con los Derbez parent guide
- Planet Earth II parent guide
- Don't F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer parent guide
- Formula 1: Drive to Survive parent guide
- Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak parent guide
- MythBusters parent guide
- Tiger King parent guide
- Hugo Chávez, El Comandante parent guide
More shows with Bontent parent guides
- The Langoliers parent guide
- Daria parent guide
- Happy Tree Friends parent guide
- Codename: Kids Next Door parent guide
- I Am Not an Animal parent guide
- Amor Real parent guide
- La familia P. Luche parent guide
- Pucca parent guide
- Soy tu dueña parent guide
- Atrévete a Soñar parent guide
- Una familia de diez parent guide
- Moses and the Ten Commandments parent guide
- Diomedes, el Cacique de La Junta parent guide
- What Life Took From Me parent guide
- Amores verdaderos parent guide
- Dug Days parent guide