Smart Guy (1997) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: Smart Guy
Rating: 7.9

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

T.J. is a boy genius who gets bumped up from the fourth grade to high school. T.J. tries to adjust to his new life, but he shares some classes with his 14 year-old brother Marcus, the school jock, and his clueless and self-absorbed 16 year-old sister Yvette.

TV-Y7-FV • 1997 • 3 seasons

7.9

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

Set in Washington, D.C., Smart Guy centers on the misadventures of boy genius and youngest child T.J. Henderson, who at the age of 10 moves from elementary school and gets transferred to Piedmont High School, where he ends up becoming a high school...

Cast

Tahj Mowry

John Marshall Jones

Jason Weaver

Omar Gooding

Essence Atkins

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Substances None 0/10

Language Moderate 4/10

Sex/Nudity Mild 2/10

Violence/Gore Intense 8/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Smart Guy

This season contains no sexual content or nudity. Social interactions are limited to innocent teenage crushes and mild flirtation jokes typical of a school setting. The characters demonstrate respectful behavior towards one another while navigating friendships and typical adolescent rivalries.

Violence and gore in Smart Guy

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

Language in Smart Guy

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

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Smart Guy

This season contains no prominent substance use or depictions of illegal drug consumption. The dialogue focuses on school-related responsibilities and moral lessons, remaining appropriate for young viewers. Any mention of medicine is strictly within the context of health and well-being.

Mature themes in Smart Guy

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

Scary moments in Smart Guy

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Smart Guy 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 Smart Guy appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Smart Guy is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-Y7-FV. Set in Washington, D.C., Smart Guy centers on the misadventures of boy genius and youngest child T.J. Henderson, who at the age of 10 moves from elementary school and gets transferred to Piedmont High School, where he…

What age rating does Smart Guy have?

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

What is Smart Guy about?

How many seasons does Smart Guy have?

Smart Guy has 3 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Smart Guy?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Smart Guy.

How violent is Smart Guy?

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

Is the language in Smart Guy appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Smart Guy.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Smart Guy?