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* '''TV-Y''' (Kids' Audiences)
*:Whether animated or live-action, the themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6. This program is not expected to frighten younger children. Shows like ''[[Rugrats]]'', ''[[Dora the Explorer]]'', ''[[Thomas and Friends]]'', and many other children's series have a TV-Y rating. Similar to the [[MPAA]] rating [[G]].
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* '''TV-Y7''' (may be inappropriate for children under 7)
*:These shows may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish the difference between fantasy and reality. These shows may contain comedic violence, fantasy violence (FV), crude or suggestive humor, or may frighten children under the age of 7. Therefore, parents may wish to consider the suitabilty of this program for their very young children. Examples are ''[[Ed, Edd n Eddy]]'', ''[[Class Of 3000]]'', ''[[SpongeBob SquarePants]]'', ''[[Fairly OddParents]]'', [[Ren and Stimpy]]'' ([[Spike TV]]'s version is more explicit), and ''[[Time Warp Trio (TV series)|Time Warp Trio]]''. Similar to the [[MPAA]] rating [[PG]].
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* '''TV-Y7-FV'''
*:For those programs where fantasy violence may be more intense than other programs in the same category, such programs will be designated '''TV-Y7-FV'''. One example is ''[[Sonic X]]''. Similar to the [[MPAA]] rating PG-13.
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* '''TV-G''' (general audiences)
*:This rating does not specifically mean the program is geared towards children, though many parents will find it suitable for children. Some examples of this are ''[[American Idol]]'', the [[CBS]] game show ''[[The Price Is Right (US)|The Price Is Right]]'' and some [[History Channel]] documentaries. Although this usually means the show is not aimed at kids, some shows with this rating are. [[Dexter's Laboratory]] is an example. Some shows, like ''[[Full House]]'', ''[[The Cosby Show]]'', and ''[[The Jeffersons]]'' and most shows on the prime time [[Disney Channel]] contain very few instances of language.
Also similar to the [[MPAA]] Rating [[G]]
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* '''TV-PG''' (may not be suitable for young children)
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*:* '''L''' for mild coarse language
*:* '''D''' for suggestive dialogue (suggestive or explicit subject matter)
*:Many "family" programs carry this designation, as does some [[Editing of anime in American distribution|unamericanized]] [[anime]]. Also similar to the [[MPAA]] rating PG-13.
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* '''TV-14''' (formerly '''TV-13''', may be inappropriate for children under 14)
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*:* '''D''' for highly suggestive dialogue
*:Interestingly, most programs that air after 9:00 p.m. are rated TV-14, including programs such as ''[[The Tonight Show]]'' and ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'', as well as many prime-time dramas and some sitcoms such as Family Guy and American Dad. [[CBS]] and [[NBC]] daytime dramas carry this rating, also a few [[The Simpsons]] episodes are rated TV-14 like [[There's Something about Marrying]] while [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] serials mostly carry the PG rating, with an occasional 14.
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* '''TV-MA''' (formerly '''TV-M''', suitable for mature audiences or adults only)
*:This program is not intended for and should not be viewed by immature audiences. The program may contain extreme graphic violence, strong profanity, overt sexual dialogue and/or explicit sexual acts. ''[[South Park]]'' frequently carries a TV-MA rating, with the syndicated version receiving a TV-14 rating, as well as most original programs on [[HBO]] and [[Showtime]] and most of the shows on Cartoon Network's [[Adult Swim]]. Also ''[[The Shield]]'', ''[[Nip/Tuck]]'', and ''[[Rescue Me (TV series)|Rescue Me]]'' have carried these ratings (with all three sub-ratings). The film ''[[Schindler's List]]'' (aired by [[NBC]] in [[February 1997]] and [[March 1999]], as well as on [[PBS]] in [[July 2000]]) was the first network TV program to display this rating. The pilot episode of the CBS police drama ''[[Brooklyn South]]'' was the first network TV show (as opposed to movie) to display the rating, for its bloody opening sequence. Also, on the [[Adult Swim]] version of the [[Family Guy]] episode "[[The Father, the Son, and the Holy Fonz|The Father, The Son, and the Holy Fonz]]" is rated TV-MA, mostly for its coarse language and view of religion. It is similar to the [[MPAA]]rating [[NC-17]]. The rating may be accompanied by one of the following subratings:
*:* '''V''' for highly graphic violence
*:* '''S''' for explicit sexual situations
*:* '''L''' for strong coarse language
*:* The '''D''' sub-rating is not used for TV-MA.
The implications of these ratings, particularly the TV-MA rating, vary greatly depending on the situation. For example, ''[[South Park]]'', which airs on [[Comedy Central]] in prime time, generally has bleeped words even though it carries the MA rating. Yet certain other TV-MA programs on [[Comedy Central]] (including the late-night "Secret Stash" airings of films such as ''[[South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut]]'' and other programs) appear to have no restrictions on language. This largely depends on the wishes of the shows' sponsors. [[Cartoon Network]]'s ''[[Adult Swim]]'' programming block often uses a similarly "tame" TV-MA rating, most likely because [[Cartoon Network]] is still largely considered a children's network. Their TV-MA programs generally have strong animated violence and slightly stronger language than TV-14 programs, but are not nearly as explicit as many other TV-MA programs, such as those on [[HBO]].
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