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Side Hustle (2020) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

After accidentally setting their principal's boat on fire, best friends Lex, Presley, & Munchy create an app to get jobs to pay off their debt. They'll do whatever it takes, no matter how embarrassing.

TV-G • 2020 • 2 seasons

7.3
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Age
8+

A Nickelodeon sitcom about best friends taking odd jobs to repay a debt. It centers on schemes, friendship, responsibility, online attention, and comic consequences.

Cast

Julianna LeBlanc
Julianna LeBlanc
Jayden Bartels
Jayden Bartels
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Isaiah Crews
Mitchell Berg
Mitchell Berg
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Is Side Hustle appropriate for kids?

A Nickelodeon sitcom about best friends taking odd jobs to repay a debt. It centers on schemes, friendship, responsibility, online attention, and comic consequences. Read more — free account

Content severity in Side Hustle Sign up for season-by-season breakdown

Substances None 0/10
Language Mild 2/10
Sex/Nudity Mild 2/10
Violence/Gore Moderate 4/10
Mature Themes Intense 8/10

Sex and nudity in Side Hustle

There is no sexual content, suggestive behavior, or nudity present in this season. The narrative focuses on the friendship between Lex, Presley, and Munchy, occasionally touching on innocent social jealousy or brief mentions of middle-school crushes. All character interactions and wardrobe choices remain modest and appropriate for a TV-G audience.

Violence and gore in Side Hustle

The show features mild slapstick violence and comic chaos, such as characters falling down, getting covered in food, or experiencing workplace mishaps. These accidents are played for laughs and results in no realistic injuries or gore. The physical comedy is typical of a multi-camera sitcom and emphasizes pranks rather than aggression.

Language in Side Hustle

The series excludes strong profanity and focuses on age-appropriate communication. Viewers may hear mild insults like 'loser,' 'weirdo,' or 'jerk' used in a comedic or sarcastic context between the young characters. The dialogue is characterized by lighthearted teasing and over-the-top reactions to embarrassing situations.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Side Hustle

The season contains no prominent alcohol, smoking, illegal drugs, or substance use of any kind. Characters focus on their various side jobs and friendship dynamics rather than mature themes. The tone remains appropriate for a young audience with no depictions of addictive behaviors.

Mature themes in Side Hustle

Mild-to-moderate themes of responsibility, honesty, friendship, money, reputation, problem-solving, and consequences.

Scary moments in Side Hustle

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Side Hustle 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Side Hustle appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Side Hustle is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-G. A Nickelodeon sitcom about best friends taking odd jobs to repay a debt. It centers on schemes, friendship, responsibility, online attention, and comic consequences.

What age rating does Side Hustle have?

Side Hustle is rated TV-G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

What is Side Hustle about?

A Nickelodeon sitcom about best friends taking odd jobs to repay a debt. It centers on schemes, friendship, responsibility, online attention, and comic consequences.

How many seasons does Side Hustle have?

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

Is there sex or nudity in Side Hustle?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Side Hustle.

How violent is Side Hustle?

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

Is the language in Side Hustle appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Side Hustle.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Side Hustle?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Side Hustle.

What mature themes appear in Side Hustle?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Side Hustle.

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