Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that Alpha House is a mature political comedy with frequent strong language and lots of references to sex. The main characters are Republican senators who seem to take their responsibilities lightly and mock things viewers may hold sacred, such as laws and the U.S. military. At least one of the senators is divorced; we see him dating, hosting women in his limo, and even having sex with one woman standing up against a wall surrounded by his sleeping colleagues. Race and sexual orientation also is up for mockery, as are religion, abortion rights, and feminism. Easily offended viewers will find much to be upset over, but political junkies will find Alpha House fresh, funny, and realistic.

Sexual Content

No nudity, but sex is frequently joked about and referred to. One character hooks up in a White House room in front of sleeping colleagues; this is played for laughs. Sexual and insulting language is sometimes used, such as when one senator calls another a "faggot." One character is always on the hunt for sex.

Violence

Guns are displayed and discussed, and at one point the Alpha House roomies go to the basement for drunken target practice at a pumpkin in front of a mattress.

Language

Frequent cursing, usually in joking rank-outs: "He makes you look like a horse's ass." There are many uses of four-letter words, including "f--k," and "s--t," plus epithets such as "faggot."

Social Behavior

Lots of behind-the-scenes political happenings give viewers a somewhat cynical, but not negative, view of government.

Consumerism

Mentions of real-life celebrities such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Stephen Colbert. Colbert appears as himself on one show, hosting one of the Alpha House officials as a guest.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Members frequently drink and make references to being "s--tfaced" or "liquored up." They may act foolishly after drinking, for example, playing with guns.