My Favorite Martian (1963) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: My Favorite Martian
Rating: 6.1

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Newspaper reporter Tim O'Hara finds a crashed alien spaceship that contains one live alien. Not wanting to be discovered by the authorities, the Martian assumes the identity of Tim's Uncle Martin and begins to repair his spaceship so that he can return to Mars.

TV-PG • 1963 • 3 seasons

6.1

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

10+

A Martian crash-lands on Earth and is taken in by young newspaper reporter Tim O'Hara. Disguised asTim's Uncle Martin, he attempts to repair his ship and keep himself out of trouble. But Tim's nosy landlady, Mrs. Brown, takes a liking to Uncle Martin,...

Cast

Bill Bixby

Ray Walston

Alan Hewitt

Pamela Britton

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Is My Favorite Martian appropriate for kids?

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Substances None 0/10

Language Mild 2/10

Sex/Nudity None 0/10

Violence/Gore Strong 6/10

Mature Themes Intense 8/10

Sex and nudity in My Favorite Martian

No explicit sexual content or nudity. Crushes, dating, flirting, jealousy, and romantic embarrassment may recur.

Violence and gore in My Favorite Martian

Minimal-to-mild violence; slapstick, sports mishaps, pranks, or comic accidents may occur.

Language in My Favorite Martian

The season contains no strong language or profanity. Characters occasionally engage in mild insults, sarcasm, and playful teasing as they navigate the stresses of school and work. Arguments occur between friends and rivals, but the dialogue remains suitable for family viewing with a focus on comedic misunderstandings.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in My Favorite Martian

No prominent substance use; occasional party or older-teen settings may be referenced lightly.

Mature themes in My Favorite Martian

Moderate tween/teen themes of friendship, identity, independence, peer pressure, jealousy, popularity, honesty, and responsibility.

Scary moments in My Favorite Martian

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for My Favorite Martian 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 My Favorite Martian appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests My Favorite Martian is best for ages 10+. It's rated TV-PG. A Martian crash-lands on Earth and is taken in by young newspaper reporter Tim O'Hara. Disguised asTim's Uncle Martin, he attempts to repair his ship and keep himself out of trouble. But Tim's nosy landlady, Mrs. Brown…

What age rating does My Favorite Martian have?

My Favorite Martian is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is My Favorite Martian about?

How many seasons does My Favorite Martian have?

My Favorite Martian has 3 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in My Favorite Martian?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across My Favorite Martian.

How violent is My Favorite Martian?

Violence isn't a standout concern across My Favorite Martian per our reviewers.

Is the language in My Favorite Martian appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across My Favorite Martian.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in My Favorite Martian?