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Jane Lynch, Lea Michele, Naya Rivera, Mark Salling, Matthew Morrison, Cory Monteith, Dianna Agron, Kevin McHale, Chris Colfer, Jenna Ushkowitz, Amber Riley, and Heather Elizabeth Morris in Glee (2009)

Parents guide

Glee

Content rating

  • Sex & Nudity:
    Mild
  • Violence & Gore:
    None
  • Profanity:
    Mild
  • Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking:
    Mild
  • Frightening & Intense Scenes:
    None

Sex & Nudity

Mild
83 of 159 found this mild
Occasional mild sexual remarks, some of which are crass, whereas others are presented within the context of the storyline. Some characters are overtly promiscuous and take pride in accumulating sexual conquests, whereas others value their chastity and refuse to engage in pre-marital sex. A female teacher pursues a relationship with a male student.
Some songs that are performed throughout the series allude to sex and/or sexuality. Such songs include (but not limited to) "Push It", "Like a Virgin", "Afternoon Delight", and "Do You Wanna Touch Me".
Male/female, male/male, and female/female couples are seen kissing occasionally, both in public and in private, however any explicit sexual activity is merely implied. There are instances of sexualized dancing and imagery throughout the series, as well as incidental references to sexual acts such as "scissoring" and "sodomy".
In one episode, two underage characters consider recording a sex tape, however they reconsider the idea once their teacher warns them that their actions would constitute child pornography.
An older man ties up a younger man against his will.

Violence & Gore

None
73 of 124 found this to have none
Contains some mild violence throughout the series, usually within the context of a sporting activity.
Also contains some discriminative violence against non-heterosexual characters, and those with disabilities.
Any violence is generally undetailed, and is devoid of blood or dwelling on pain or injury.
In one episode, a character unsuccessfully attempts suicide by hanging after he is bullied and tormented.

Profanity

Mild
78 of 116 found this mild
2 uses of the F-slur (both in the same scene)
1 use of the R-slur
Contains some mild coarse language throughout the series, including use of terms such as "balls", "bitch", "slut", "pissed", "wanky" and infrequent use of "dick" in a derogatory context.
Also includes occasional use of milder terms such as "ass", "crap" and "douche".

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

Mild
87 of 107 found this mild
In one episode, a girl is shown smoking marijuana and in another, a man uses marijuana eye drops.
Some episodes contain verbal references to drugs (such as marijuana). One has a storyline which involves the misuse of over the counter medication, whereas another features underage drinking. A girl smokes in one episode.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

None
65 of 114 found this to have none
One episode is very emotional since it aired shortly after the death of Cory Monteith all the cast members show visible grief and raw emotion.
This show deals with heavy topics such as homophobia, racism, and ableisim.
One episode deals with the subject of school shooting, however, nobody is harmed in the episode!

Certifications

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  • Argentina
    • Atp
  • Australia
    • PG
  • Brazil
    • 14few episodes
    • 16one episode
    • Livresome episodes
    • 10some episodes
    • 12some episodes
  • Canada
    • PGManitoba/Nova Scotia, DVD rating
    • PGTV rating
  • France
    • Tous publicsDVD rating
  • Germany
    • 12
  • India
    • 18self-applied
  • Indonesia
    • 18+self-applied
  • Ireland
    • 12most episodes
    • PGsome episodes
    • 15some episodes
  • Italy
    • T
  • Japan
    • PG12self-applied
  • Malaysia
    • U
  • Mexico
    • B
  • Netherlands
    • AL
  • New Zealand
    • PG
  • Philippines
    • 18+self-applied
  • Poland
    • 13self-applied
  • Portugal
    • M/12
  • Singapore
    • R21Netflix: series level
    • PG13edited TV version
    • NC-16season 1 volume 1, some episodes
    • M18season 1 volume 2, some episodes, season 2, season 3, season 4
    • R21season 6
  • South Africa
    • 13seasons 1-3, DVD rating
    • 10-12seasons 4-6, DVD rating
  • South Korea
    • 15
  • Spain
    • A
  • Sweden
    • 11DVD rating
    • 12Disney+ rating
    • 13self-applied
  • Thailand
    • 13+self-applied
  • Turkey
    • 18+self-applied
  • United Kingdom
    • 12most episodes
    • 15one episode
  • United States
    • TV-PGseasons 1-4
    • TV-14seasons 4-6
  • United Arab Emirates
    • 7+

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