SMILF (2017) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

The season contains strong sexual content, including several scenes of male-female sexual activity with varying degrees of nudity. Full frontal male nudity is present in some non-sex scenes and before/after sexual encounters. Female nudity is often limited to breasts and buttocks during sex scenes. Discussions about sex, body image, and sexual frustration are frequent and explicit.

Violence in this season is generally mild to moderate. There are verbal altercations that escalate to pushing or shoving. A scene depicts a character getting a bloody nose from a punch. Discussions of childhood abuse and past physical harm are present, but not graphically depicted in the present timeline. Some slapstick falls occur.

Very strong and pervasive language is a hallmark of this season, consistent with its South Boston setting. Frequent use of 'fuck,' 'shit,' 'cunt,' 'motherfucker,' and other expletives is heard in dialogue across nearly every episode, often in anger or frustration. Derogatory terms are used, sometimes in arguments.

Characters frequently drink alcohol in social settings, including wine, beer, and cocktails, sometimes to excess at parties. Occasional scenes depict marijuana use. A character who is a recovering alcoholic continues to grapple with sobriety, with some scenes showing moments of temptation or relapse. Prescription medication use is briefly seen.

Mature themes include addiction and recovery, mental health issues (Tutu experiences a manic episode), the struggles of single parenthood, poverty, identity, and complex family relationships. Characters grapple with difficult life choices, personal trauma, and societal expectations for women and mothers. The issue of consent regarding medical decisions for a child is also explored.