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The Mighty B! (2008) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

The Mighty B! is an American animated television series co-created by Amy Poehler, Cynthia True and Erik Wiese for Nickelodeon. The series centers on Bessie Higgenbottom, an ambitious Honeybee girl scout who believes she will become The Mighty B if she collects every Honeybee badge. Bessie lives in San Francisco with her single mother Hilary, brother Ben and dog Happy. Poehler provides the voice of Bessie, who is loosely based on a character Poehler played on the improvisational comedy troupes Second City and Upright Citizens Brigade.

TV-Y7-FV • 2008 • 2 seasons

6.5
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Age
8+

Bessie Higgenbottom is determined to be the world's most decorated Honeybee scout. Proudly clad in her uniform every day, Bessie fancies herself a superhero. Go with her on her quest for over 4,000 Bee Badges.

Cast

Andy Richter
Andy Richter
Amy Poehler
Amy Poehler
Matt Besser
Matt Besser
Dee Bradley Baker
Dee Bradley Baker
Jessica DiCicco
Jessica DiCicco
Megan Cavanagh
Megan Cavanagh
Grey DeLisle
Grey DeLisle
Sarah Thyre
Sarah Thyre
Dannah Feinglass Phirman
Dannah Feinglass Phirman
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Is The Mighty B! appropriate for kids?

Bessie Higgenbottom is determined to be the world's most decorated Honeybee scout. Proudly clad in her uniform every day, Bessie fancies herself a superhero. Go with her on her quest for over 4,000 Bee Badges. Read more — free account

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

Sex and nudity in The Mighty B!

No sexual content or nudity. Mild crush or flirtation jokes may appear.

Violence and gore in The Mighty B!

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

Language in The Mighty B!

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

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Mighty B!

There is no drug, alcohol, or tobacco use depicted in this season. Characters occasionally consume sugary treats or soda, which are portrayed in a strictly lighthearted, non-substance context.

Mature themes in The Mighty B!

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

Scary moments in The Mighty B!

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Mighty B! 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 The Mighty B! appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Mighty B! is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-Y7-FV. Bessie Higgenbottom is determined to be the world's most decorated Honeybee scout. Proudly clad in her uniform every day, Bessie fancies herself a superhero. Go with her on her quest for over 4,000 Bee Badges.

What age rating does The Mighty B! have?

The Mighty B! is rated TV-Y7-FV. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

What is The Mighty B! about?

Bessie Higgenbottom is determined to be the world's most decorated Honeybee scout. Proudly clad in her uniform every day, Bessie fancies herself a superhero. Go with her on her quest for over 4,000 Bee Badges.

How many seasons does The Mighty B! have?

The Mighty B! has 2 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in The Mighty B!?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across The Mighty B!.

How violent is The Mighty B!?

Violence isn't a standout concern across The Mighty B! per our reviewers.

Is the language in The Mighty B! appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across The Mighty B!.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Mighty B!?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across The Mighty B!.

What mature themes appear in The Mighty B!?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of The Mighty B!.

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