Television And Movie Ratings

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A note about TV ratings. A few years ago, V-Chips were designed to help parents keep their kids away from channels that some of the content might be unsuitable. Those without the V-Chips are left to use their own judgement before viewing a show. At the beginning of each show [and on the hour and half hour] a rating is flashed to help you determine if you want to watch the show. [Although in my opinion, this is a lame way to do it. Most people channel surf minutes after the programs begin anyway.]

If you want to figure out what those letters mean, here is the key:

• G - General content for all ages. Safe for the whole family.
• PG - Parental guidance needed. Some material may be unsuitable for children.
• PG-13 - Parental guidance needed. Some material may be unsuitable for pre-teens.
• R - Restricted for adult audiences. May contain explicit violence, nudity and/or profanity. Children should be with an adult when viewing.
• NC-17 - Not for Children under 17 - at all!
• NR - Not yet rated by the MPAA, so be cautious as it may contain adult themes.
• TV-Y - Television show suitable for all children, including the very young.
• TV-Y7 - Television show for older children which may include mild violence/slapstick comedy or childish gross speech.
• TV-G - Television show safe for the whole family with little to no violence or sexual situations, and no strong lanugage.
• TV-PG - Television show has some topics that may be inappropriate for some viewers which may contain violence, sex, strong language, or suggestive dialogue. Children should watch with an adult present.
• TV-14 - Program may contain themes unsuitable for those under 14.
• TV-MA - Program meant for adults which may be completely unsuitable for those under 17.
• AS - Adult situations
• BN - Brief nudity
• GL - Graphic language
• GV - Graphic violence
• L - Language
• MV - Mild violence
• N - Nudity
• R - Rape
• SSC - Strong sexual content
• V - Violence

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