Super Friends (1973) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: Super Friends
Rating: 7.7

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

The most powerful heroes ever--Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Batman and Robin--join forces with teenagers Wendy and Marvin and their dog, Marvel the Wonderdog, to defend justice and guard the innocent.

TV-Y7-FV • 1973 • 3 seasons

7.7

100+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

Powerful super heroes Batman, Robin, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Wonder Twins Zan and Jayna and their rascally blue space monkey Gleek battle evil, protect humanity and save the world from unthinkable dangers.

Cast

Danny Dark

Adam West

Casey Kasem

Mark L. Taylor

Frank Welker

William Callaway

Ernie Hudson

B.J. Ward

René Auberjonois

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Is Super Friends appropriate for kids?

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Substances None 0/10

Language Mild 2/10

Sex/Nudity None 0/10

Violence/Gore Intense 8/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Super Friends

This season contains no sexual content or nudity. Very mild romantic subplots, such as lighthearted flirtations or crush-related jokes among the heroes, may appear for comedic effect. The costumes are stylized superhero attire that remains appropriate for a young audience at all times.

Violence and gore in Super Friends

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

Language in Super Friends

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

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Super Friends

The series contains no prominent depictions of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal substance use. Characters typically focus on teamwork and didactic lessons about responsibility rather than adult themes. Any mention of potions or chemicals is strictly limited to science-fiction gadgets or villainous traps.

Mature themes in Super Friends

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

Scary moments in Super Friends

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Super Friends 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 Super Friends appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Super Friends is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-Y7-FV. Powerful super heroes Batman, Robin, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Wonder Twins Zan and Jayna and their rascally blue space monkey Gleek battle evil, protect humanity and save the world from unthinkable dangers.

What age rating does Super Friends have?

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

What is Super Friends about?

How many seasons does Super Friends have?

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

Is there sex or nudity in Super Friends?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Super Friends.

How violent is Super Friends?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Super Friends per our reviewers.

Is the language in Super Friends appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Super Friends.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Super Friends?