Jericho (2006) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: Jericho
Rating: 7.4

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Jericho is an American action/drama series that centers on the residents of the fictional town of Jericho, Kansas, in the aftermath of nuclear attacks on 23 major cities in the contiguous United States.

TV-14 • 2006 • 2 seasons

7.4

400+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

14+

Jericho is a post-apocalyptic drama that explores the societal breakdown of a small Kansas town following a series of nuclear strikes across the United States. Rated TV-14, the series maintains a somber, high-stakes tone focused on survival, community resource scarcity, and political conspiracy. Parents should be aware of frequent gun violence, the depiction of casualties from radiation sickness, and recurring themes of social collapse… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Skeet Ulrich

Lennie James

Ashley Scott

Kenneth Mitchell

Brad Beyer

Alicia Coppola

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Is Jericho appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Jericho Sign up for season-by-season breakdown

Substances Mild 2/10

Language Moderate 4/10

Sex/Nudity Moderate 4/10

Violence/Gore Intense 10/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Jericho

Sexual content is subtle, mostly consisting of implied affairs, flirting, and kissing. There is minimal nudity, occasionally showing a character in undergarments.

Violence and gore in Jericho

Violence is moderate and includes frequent gunfights, standoff scenarios, and occasional graphic injuries related to the post-disaster setting. The show depicts the reality of armed conflict between towns and lethal threats from outsiders.

Language in Jericho

Language is relatively mild for the genre, featuring occasional uses of words like "damn," "hell," and "asshole." Profanity is used sparingly and lacks pervasive harshness.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Jericho

Substance use is infrequent and generally limited to background characters consuming alcohol or smoking cigarettes during moments of stress.

Mature themes in Jericho

The series focuses on heavy themes of disaster-related trauma, societal breakdown, grief, and the struggle to maintain humanity when isolated. It deals with death, illness, and the psychological impact of living in a failing world.

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Is Jericho appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Jericho is best for ages 14+. It's rated TV-14. Jericho is a post-apocalyptic drama that explores the societal breakdown of a small Kansas town following a series of nuclear strikes across the United States. Rated TV-14, the series maintains a somber, high-stakes…

What age rating does Jericho have?

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

What is Jericho about?

How many seasons does Jericho have?

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

Is there sex or nudity in Jericho?

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

How violent is Jericho?

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

Is the language in Jericho appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Jericho.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Jericho?