See Dad Run (2012) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

The story of David Hobbs, who has spent the last decade playing the perfect father on one of TV’s biggest sitcoms. But when the series ends and his wife resumes her own television career, he finds himself cast in his most challenging role to date: handling the day-to-day needs of three kids who've grown accustomed to not having him around. David soon learns that playing a dad on TV is child’s play compared to the real thing.

TV-PG • 2012 • 3 seasons

Age

See Dad Run is a family-oriented sitcom centered on a former television actor who struggles to adapt to life as a stay-at-home parent. The series is rated TV-PG for mild crude humor, occasional suggestive dialogue, and brief instances of substance use. It focuses on lighthearted domestic challenges rather than mature drama or intense conflict. The show is generally suitable for pre-teens and older, though parents of very young children… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Scott Baio

Alanna Ubach

Ryan Whitney

Bailey Michelle Brown

Jackson Brundage

Ramy Youssef

Mark Curry

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Is See Dad Run appropriate for kids?

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Substances Mild 2/10

Language Moderate 4/10

Sex/Nudity Moderate 4/10

Violence/Gore None 0/10

Mature Themes Strong 6/10

Sex and nudity in See Dad Run

Content is limited to mild romantic innuendo, discussion of teenage crushes, and adolescent dating nerves. There is no nudity, suggestive physical activity, or explicit content.

Violence and gore in See Dad Run

Violence is absent. Occasional slapstick scenarios, such as accidental falls or minor mishaps in pranks, are played for humor and contain no actual injury or hostility.

Language in See Dad Run

The language is mild, primarily consisting of occasional mild insults or infrequent uses of terms like 'ass' or 'heck' in comedic contexts. Profanity is rare and kept well within the bounds of standard family television.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in See Dad Run

Occasional passing references to alcohol occur, such as a character having a drink at a party, and rare depictions of cigar smoking. Substance use is never depicted as a central plot point or glorified.

Mature themes in See Dad Run

The show covers typical family-sitcom themes such as the challenges of parenting, managing household responsibilities, social pressures at school, and the emotional adjustment of a former celebrity father. These are presented in a light, episodic manner without exploring mature or dark subject matter.

Scary moments in See Dad Run

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for See Dad Run 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 See Dad Run appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests See Dad Run is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-PG. See Dad Run is a family-oriented sitcom centered on a former television actor who struggles to adapt to life as a stay-at-home parent. The series is rated TV-PG for mild crude humor, occasional suggestive dialogue, and…

What age rating does See Dad Run have?

See Dad Run is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

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How many seasons does See Dad Run have?

See Dad Run has 3 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in See Dad Run?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across See Dad Run.

How violent is See Dad Run?

Violence isn't a standout concern across See Dad Run per our reviewers.

Is the language in See Dad Run appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across See Dad Run.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in See Dad Run?