Malibu, CA (1998) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Fraternal twins Scott and Jason Collins relocate to Malibu, Calif., to live with their dad.
TV-PG • 1998 • 2 seasons
Malibu, CA is a syndicated Peter Engel teen sitcom (1998–2000) about twin brothers who move from New York to their father's Malibu beach house for the summer. Tone is bright, broad, and laugh-tracked in the Saved by the Bell mold: surf-shop hijinks, light romance, and gentle lessons about responsibility. There is no sexual content beyond hand-holding and kissing, no profanity, and no real violence. A comfortable nostalgia pick for kids… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Malibu, CA appropriate for kids?
Malibu, CA is a syndicated Peter Engel teen sitcom (1998–2000) about twin brothers who move from New York to their father's Malibu beach house for the summer. Tone is bright, broad, and laugh-tracked in the Saved by the Bell mold: surf-shop hijinks, light romance, and gentle… Read more — free account
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Sex and nudity in Malibu, CA
Sexual content is rated episode by episode, including romance, innuendo, sexual situations, nudity, or assault-related material when relevant.
Violence and gore in Malibu, CA
Violence severity is rated by episode, including peril, crime, death, injuries, blood, fights, weapons, or frightening imagery.
Language in Malibu, CA
Language severity follows the series' usual rating level and is elevated when episodes involve adult conflict, threats, or explicit comedy.
Mature themes in Malibu, CA
Tone reflects the emotional weight parents may want to know about: trauma, grief, fear, social pressure, moral conflict, or family distress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Malibu, CA appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Malibu, CA is best for ages 11+. It's rated TV-PG. Malibu, CA is a syndicated Peter Engel teen sitcom (1998–2000) about twin brothers who move from New York to their father's Malibu beach house for the summer. Tone is bright, broad, and laugh-tracked in the Saved by the…
What age rating does Malibu, CA have?
Malibu, CA is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 11+.
What is Malibu, CA about?
Malibu, CA is a syndicated Peter Engel teen sitcom (1998–2000) about twin brothers who move from New York to their father's Malibu beach house for the summer. Tone is bright, broad, and laugh-tracked in the Saved by the Bell mold: surf-shop hijinks, light romance, and gentle lessons about responsibility. There is no…
How many seasons does Malibu, CA have?
Malibu, CA has 2 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in Malibu, CA?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Malibu, CA.
How violent is Malibu, CA?
Violence isn't a standout concern across Malibu, CA per our reviewers.
Is the language in Malibu, CA appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across Malibu, CA.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Malibu, CA?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Malibu, CA.
What mature themes appear in Malibu, CA?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Malibu, CA.
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