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The Tom and Jerry Show (1975) (1975) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

The New Tom & Jerry Show is an animated television series produced for Saturday mornings by Hanna-Barbera Productions in association with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television in 1975 for ABC based on the theatrical shorts and characters Tom and Jerry.

TV-Y7 • 1975 • 1 season

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This unrated animated series is best suited to children about 7 and older because its comedy repeatedly involves cartoon chases, pranks, threats, dangerous competitions, and slapstick peril. Tom, Jerry, and their companions face pirates, criminals, aggressive dogs, witches, monsters, runaway vehicles, hazardous stunt work, and other situations in which characters may be frightened or placed in danger, but the supplied episode… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

John Stephenson
John Stephenson
Don Messick
Don Messick
Joe E. Ross
Joe E. Ross
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Is The Tom and Jerry Show (1975) appropriate for kids?

This unrated animated series is best suited to children about 7 and older because its comedy repeatedly involves cartoon chases, pranks, threats, dangerous competitions, and slapstick peril. Tom, Jerry, and their companions face pirates, criminals, aggressive dogs, witches… Read more — free account

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

Sex and nudity in The Tom and Jerry Show (1975)

Sexual content is absent. “The Ski Bunny” includes Tom becoming infatuated with a female skier, but the supplied description indicates only light romantic interest.

Violence and gore in The Tom and Jerry Show (1975)

Mild-to-moderate fantasy violence and peril recur through chases, fights, pranks, dangerous races, animal attacks, hazardous machines, and capture attempts. Examples include pirates ordering Tom and Jerry to walk the plank, a witch endangering them aboard an aircraft, criminals threatening a city, and characters facing a bullfight, stunt work, runaway vehicles, and a rampaging enlarged ant. The descriptions do not identify blood, graphic injuries, or lasting harm.

Language in The Tom and Jerry Show (1975)

No profanity, slurs, or other objectionable dialogue is identified in the supplied episode descriptions. Verbal conflict is limited to such behavior as teasing, wisecracking, threats, and characters treating others harshly.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Tom and Jerry Show (1975)

No alcohol, tobacco, or drug use is identified in the supplied season evidence. A dehydrated man asks Tom and Jerry for a drink in “An Ill Wind,” but it is presented simply as relief from thirst.

Mature themes in The Tom and Jerry Show (1975)

Recurring themes include bullying, cheating, theft, deception, fear, poverty, crime-fighting, and protecting vulnerable animals. Tom and Jerry also encounter ghosts, witches, sorcerers, transformations, aliens, a giant, and a Dr. Jekyll-and-Hyde-style experiment. Cooperation and responsibility are common counterpoints, especially when the pair rescue others, care for young animals, or learn that a supposedly dangerous creature is harmless.

Scary moments in The Tom and Jerry Show (1975)

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for The Tom and Jerry Show (1975) 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 Tom and Jerry Show (1975) appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Tom and Jerry Show (1975) is best for ages 7+. It's rated TV-Y7. This unrated animated series is best suited to children about 7 and older because its comedy repeatedly involves cartoon chases, pranks, threats, dangerous competitions, and slapstick peril. Tom, Jerry, and their…

What age rating does The Tom and Jerry Show (1975) have?

The Tom and Jerry Show (1975) is rated TV-Y7. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.

What is The Tom and Jerry Show (1975) about?

This unrated animated series is best suited to children about 7 and older because its comedy repeatedly involves cartoon chases, pranks, threats, dangerous competitions, and slapstick peril. Tom, Jerry, and their companions face pirates, criminals, aggressive dogs, witches, monsters, runaway vehicles, hazardous stunt…

How many seasons does The Tom and Jerry Show (1975) have?

The Tom and Jerry Show (1975) has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in The Tom and Jerry Show (1975)?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across The Tom and Jerry Show (1975).

How violent is The Tom and Jerry Show (1975)?

Violence isn't a standout concern across The Tom and Jerry Show (1975) per our reviewers.

Is the language in The Tom and Jerry Show (1975) appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across The Tom and Jerry Show (1975).

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Tom and Jerry Show (1975)?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across The Tom and Jerry Show (1975).

What mature themes appear in The Tom and Jerry Show (1975)?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of The Tom and Jerry Show (1975).

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