Is 30 Rock appropriate for children?

# 30 Rock Parental Guide "30 Rock" is a fast-paced comedy about a TV show's head writer managing eccentric personalities in New York. While rated TV-14, it contains occasional mild language and sexual references that may require discussion with older children. The humor is sophisticated and adult-oriented, making it better suited for mature teens than younger viewers.

What age is 30 Rock suitable for?

Our verdict for 30 Rock is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is 30 Rock safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

2006

Rating

TV-14

Genre

Comedy

Synopsis

Liz Lemon, the head writer for a late-night TV variety show in New York, tries to juggle all the egos around her while chasing her own dream.

Cast

Tina Fey

Liz Lemon

Alec Baldwin

Jack Donaghy

Tracy Morgan

Tracy Jordan

Jane Krakowski

Jenna Maroney

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This adult comedy features rapid-fire dialogue, quick scene cuts between multiple storylines, laugh tracks, and fast-paced editing — it's designed for adult viewers and not appropriate for infants and toddlers.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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