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VeggieTales (1993) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

American series of children's computer-animated episodes featuring anthropomorphic vegetables in stories conveying moral themes based on Christianity. They frequently retell Biblical stories, sometimes anachronistically reframed, and include humorous references to pop culture in many different eras by putting Veggie spins on them.

TV-Y7 • 1993 • 2 seasons

7.4
Average rating by Bontent members
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Age
7+

After years of being seen via VHS and DVD, Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucmber, and their friends come to TV. Every week Bob invites us to his house where he and the gang answer letters from kids and help them with their problems using their fun and...

Cast

Phil Vischer
Phil Vischer
Mike Nawrocki
Mike Nawrocki
Lisa Vischer
Lisa Vischer
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Is VeggieTales appropriate for kids?

After years of being seen via VHS and DVD, Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucmber, and their friends come to TV. Every week Bob invites us to his house where he and the gang answer letters from kids and help them with their problems using their fun and... Read more — free account

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

Sex and nudity in VeggieTales

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

Violence and gore in VeggieTales

Frequent cartoon slapstick, chases, crashes, pranks, and exaggerated accidents. No realistic injury.

Language in VeggieTales

No strong language; mild insults, teasing, yelling, and comic frustration may occur.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in VeggieTales

There is no depiction of substance use, alcohol, or tobacco in this season. All characters abstain from drug-related behaviors as they navigate their comedic moral lessons.

Mature themes in VeggieTales

Mild themes of friendship, rivalry, honesty, responsibility, teamwork, confidence, consequences, and learning from mistakes.

Scary moments in VeggieTales

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for VeggieTales 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 VeggieTales appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests VeggieTales is best for ages 7+. It's rated TV-Y7. After years of being seen via VHS and DVD, Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucmber, and their friends come to TV. Every week Bob invites us to his house where he and the gang answer letters from kids and help them with their…

What age rating does VeggieTales have?

VeggieTales is rated TV-Y7. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.

What is VeggieTales about?

After years of being seen via VHS and DVD, Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucmber, and their friends come to TV. Every week Bob invites us to his house where he and the gang answer letters from kids and help them with their problems using their fun and...

How many seasons does VeggieTales have?

VeggieTales has 2 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in VeggieTales?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across VeggieTales.

How violent is VeggieTales?

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

Is the language in VeggieTales appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across VeggieTales.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in VeggieTales?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across VeggieTales.

What mature themes appear in VeggieTales?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of VeggieTales.

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