Married... with Children

1987 TV-PG 4 seasons

Married... with Children

1987 TV-PG 4 seasons
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Ushering in a new era of family sitcoms, this raunchy series follows the trials and tribulations of the Bundy clan, headed up by Al, a loser who sells women's shoes, and Peggy, his sex-starved wife.
Cast
Ed O'Neill, David Faustino, Christina Applegate, Katey Sagal, Amanda Bearse, Buck, Ted McGinley, David Garrison
SEASON  1
  • SEASON  7
  • SEASON  9
  • SEASON  10
  • SEASON  11

Summary of Season 7 (1992) - 3 discs

The Bundys are forced to take on a new child when Peggy's (Katey Sagal) relatives drop off little Seven (Shane Sweet). Meanwhile, Al (Ed O'Neill) moonlights as a topless bartender, Bud (David Faustino) appears on a game show for single guys and Kelly (Christina Applegate) buys a motorcycle. Also, Marcy (Amanda Bearse) introduces Peg to a new diet to improve her marriage, and the Bundys take a vacation to near-beautiful Dumpwater in Florida.
Format
DVD
Screen
Full Screen 1.33:1
CC
Yes
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Rating
TV-PG - This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
age 15+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 15+
age 15+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this show -- which was purposely designed to test the boundaries of network primetime TV -- mines adult themes for laughs; caution is recommended when allowing tweens and young teens to watch. References to sexual behavior (including masturbation) fly fast and furiously, there are crude references to body parts and homosexuality, and characters constantly insult and belittle each other. All of that said, hidden under the insults and tight clothes is a nuclear family that cares about each other.

Sexual Content

Strong references to sexual behavior, including masturbation. Peg is always badgering Al to have sex with her. No graphic presentations of sex, but some female characters (particularly Kelly) are usually in tight, revealing outfits. Bud is constantly on the make.

Violence

Occasional pushing, shoving, and hitting of peripheral characters. But no real harm occurs.

Language

"Hell," damn," "crap," plus crude words used to describe body parts -- particularly breasts ("hooters" and "jugs"). Plenty of insults and put-downs traded between characters.

Social Behavior

The show presents a wide array of inappropriate and anti-social behavior, including lying, cheating, swindling, and more. None of these actions are intended to be cruel -- just a way of "getting ahead" (which is iffy in its own right). References to women and women's body parts are often sexist. At the end of the day, though, the Bundys, despite their dysfunctional behavior, clearly care about each other.

Consumerism

Peg is materialistic, but no brand-name products are shown.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Frequent references to alcohol, especially beer. Early seasons feature Peggy smoking.

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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