MAD (2010) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: MAD
Rating: 8.0

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Mad is an American animated sketch comedy series created by Kevin Shinick and produced by Warner Bros. Animation. Based upon the magazine of the same name, each episode is a collection of short animated parodies of television shows, movies, games, celebrities, and other media using various types of animation instead of the usual animation style that Warner Bros. Animation is known for. The series premiered on the evening of September 6, 2010 on Cartoon Network. It has been described as a "kid-friendly version of Robot Chicken".

TV-Y7-FV • 2010 • 4 seasons

8.0

200+

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MAD is an animated sketch-comedy series produced by Warner Bros. Animation and uses the iconic MAD magazine published by DC Comics as inspiration. The show utilizes a chaotic mix of animation styles and twisted humor to pull back the curtain and expose the...

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Kevin Shinick

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Is MAD appropriate for kids?

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Substances None 0/10

Language Mild 2/10

Sex/Nudity Mild 2/10

Violence/Gore Intense 8/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in MAD

No sexual content or nudity. Mild crush or flirtation jokes may appear.

Violence and gore in MAD

Frequent stylized action with fights, chases, weapons, powers, crashes, explosions, and peril. Injuries are non-graphic.

Language in MAD

No strong language; mild insults, taunts, threats, and urgent action dialogue may occur.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in MAD

There is no prominent substance use featured in this season. Characters do not consume alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs in any of the sketches.

Mature themes in MAD

Mild-to-moderate themes of courage, teamwork, responsibility, loyalty, fear, rivalry, justice, and using power wisely.

Scary moments in MAD

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for MAD 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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Is MAD appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests MAD is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-Y7-FV. MAD is an animated sketch-comedy series produced by Warner Bros. Animation and uses the iconic MAD magazine published by DC Comics as inspiration. The show utilizes a chaotic mix of animation styles and twisted humor to…

What age rating does MAD have?

MAD is rated TV-Y7-FV. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

What is MAD about?

How many seasons does MAD have?

MAD has 4 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in MAD?

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

How violent is MAD?

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

Is the language in MAD appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across MAD.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in MAD?