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Fantasy Violence
Violence
Sexual Situations
Adult Language
Sexually Suggestive Dialogue
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TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
FOR ALL CHILDREN:
Content specifically geared to young
viewers ages 2-6.
FOR AGE 7 AND OLDER:
May contain mild physical or comedic
violence which may frighten children
under 7.
GENERAL AUDIENCE:
Contains little or no violence, strong
language, or sexual dialogue or
situations.
PARENTAL GUIDANCE:
May contain infrequent coarse
language, limited violence, some
suggestive sexual dialogue and
situations.
PARENTS CAUTIONED:
May contain sophisticated themes,
sexual situations, strong language,
and more intense violence.
MATURE AUDIENCE:
May contain mature themes, profane
language, graphic violence, and
sexual situations.
US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS:
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US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS:
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