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Can anyone recommend good family TV shows?
January 12, 2018, 11:38 AM
SigM4Can anyone recommend good family TV shows?
Our oldest (5 y/o) really like to watch "mom and dad's" TV shows, which really only amounts to
Grand Tour (i.e. original Top Gear). Though, sometimes the language/content isn't appropriate, so we don't often do this. What is everybody watching for decent family friendly TV anymore?
Growing up shows like
Home Improvement were safe as there wasn't any cussing or anything too racy. Now however most network shows frequently use curse words and have gotten to the point that I wouldn't let a 15 year old watch them, much less a 5 year old.
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Complacency sucks… January 12, 2018, 12:05 PM
Black92LXDo you have Netflix or are you just referring to network TV?
Heartland on Netflix is very family friendly.
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January 12, 2018, 12:42 PM
Ripley"The Middle" started out decent enough and has gotten better over its run. This is its last season and gotten a little wobbly but not running off the rails.
The problem with shows like this is the kids get older and the dynamic is lost. Somehow "The Middle" has used that aging as a strength. When the show is good, it's very good.
Set the controls for the heart of the Sun. January 12, 2018, 01:12 PM
Ryanp225Last Man Standing is a great family show.
January 12, 2018, 01:21 PM
bendablelittle house on the prarie
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January 12, 2018, 01:59 PM
Fenris"The Good Witch" from the Hallmark Channel, now on Netflix.
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The Dhimocrats love America like ticks love a hound. January 12, 2018, 02:02 PM
Jimbo54quote:
Originally posted by Black92LX:
Do you have Netflix or are you just referring to network TV?
Heartland on Netflix is very family friendly.
Plus 1 for Heartland. There are 9 seasons with episodes in the teens in all seasons. Good show for all ages and interests.
Jim
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January 12, 2018, 02:13 PM
Black92LXquote:
Originally posted by Jimbo54:
quote:
Originally posted by Black92LX:
Do you have Netflix or are you just referring to network TV?
Heartland on Netflix is very family friendly.
Plus 1 for Heartland. There are 9 seasons with episodes in the teens in all seasons. Good show for all ages and interests.
Jim
I have 3 episodes left of season 9. Hoping season 10 drops on Netflix soon.
Season 11 is currently airing on whatever Canadian channel carries it.
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The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad.
If we got each other, and that's all we have.
I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand.
You should know I'll be there for you!
January 12, 2018, 02:49 PM
recoatliftFull House is clean, no cussing. Andy Griffith but the black & white might not hold interest for youngsters. There's always a life lesson.
January 12, 2018, 03:56 PM
SigM4quote:
Originally posted by Black92LX:
Do you have Netflix or are you just referring to network TV?
Heartland on Netflix is very family friendly.
We have OTA, Netflix and Amazon.
Thanks for the several suggestions for Heartland. We'll check it out.
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Complacency sucks… January 12, 2018, 06:23 PM
ASKSmithOur family loves Impractical Jokers. Not sure how appropriate it would be for a 5y/o.
But every time it is on, we all sit and watch together.
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January 12, 2018, 06:48 PM
MikitoI got rid of cable before I had kids about 11 years ago.
My kids have liked Dennis The Menace, Vegi Tales, The Three Stooges (in moderation),
We have bought for them Mr. Wizard and Magic Schoolbus.
I think the only current show they have seen is A Series Of Unfortunate Events. It is on Amazon or Netflix. They have read the books also.
January 12, 2018, 07:35 PM
ensigmaticMerlin and Granite Flats on Netflix
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drew3630quote:
Originally posted by Ryanp225:
Last Man Standing is a great family show.
I agree but unfortunately ABC didn't like a show that had a smart conservative. However, you can still view on Netflix.
January 13, 2018, 05:05 AM
Black92LXquote:
Originally posted by drew3630:
quote:
Originally posted by Ryanp225:
Last Man Standing is a great family show.
I agree but unfortunately ABC didn't like a show that had a smart conservative. However, you can still view on Netflix.
It has been pulled from Netflix too but is available on Amazon Prime Video.
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We have bought for them Mr. Wizard
Love Mr. Wizard. Was talking about it with my wife just the other night and was hoping someone was streaming it but only pay by the episode on Amazon.
My boy is getting into the kitchen science age shall we call it so I’ll likely spend the $130 on the DVD set.
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The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad.
If we got each other, and that's all we have.
I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand.
You should know I'll be there for you!