Weird But True! (2016) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

The brother-sister duo of Charlie and Kirby Engelman hosts this series that explores the science between the planet and its wildlife. A different topic is explored in each episode by ecologist Charlie and artist Kirby. The siblings look to inspire young people to question the "how" and "why" behind the way the world works and encourage the viewers to go out and try to discover the answers to their own questions about the world.

TV-Y7 • 2016 • 3 seasons

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Did you know there are more stars in the universe, than grains of sand on the whole planet?! So weird! National Geographic's newest season of Weird But True! on Disney+ gets even weirder! Children's entertainers and educators Charlie Engelman and Carly...

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Charlie Engelman

Kirby Engelman

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Is Weird But True! appropriate for kids?

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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 Weird But True!

There is no sexual content or nudity present in this season. The program focuses on nature and exploration, featuring the hosts in modest, utilitarian adventure clothing. The interactions between the presenters are purely professional and collaborative, adhering to the show's educational mission.

Violence and gore in Weird But True!

Minimal violence; science demonstrations, outdoor exploration, or comic mishaps may create mild suspense.

Language in Weird But True!

No strong language; playful banter, excitement, and mild comic frustration may occur.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Weird But True!

This season contains no prominent substance use or depictions of illegal drugs. The educational format centers entirely on scientific discovery and historical facts, maintaining a focus appropriate for young viewers. Any mention of chemicals is strictly related to safe science experiments performed in a controlled environment.

Mature themes in Weird But True!

Mild themes of curiosity, experimentation, problem-solving, teamwork, nature, history, and learning from mistakes.

Scary moments in Weird But True!

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Weird But True! 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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Is Weird But True! appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Weird But True! is best for ages 7+. It's rated TV-Y7. Did you know there are more stars in the universe, than grains of sand on the whole planet?! So weird! National Geographic's newest season of Weird But True! on Disney+ gets even weirder! Children's entertainers and…

What age rating does Weird But True! have?

Weird But True! is rated TV-Y7. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.

What is Weird But True! about?

How many seasons does Weird But True! have?

Weird But True! has 3 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Weird But True!?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Weird But True!.

How violent is Weird But True!?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Weird But True! per our reviewers.

Is the language in Weird But True! appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Weird But True!.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Weird But True!?