Is black-ish appropriate for children?

"Black-ish" is a comedy about a Black family navigating life in an affluent, predominantly white neighborhood while maintaining cultural identity. The TV-14 rating reflects mild language and sexual references, along with some moderate violence. It's generally appropriate for teens but may require parental guidance for younger children due to mature themes and occasional language.

What age is black-ish suitable for?

Our verdict for black-ish is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is black-ish 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

2014

Rating

TV-14

Genre

Comedy

Synopsis

A family man struggles to gain a sense of cultural identity while raising his kids in a predominantly white, upper-middle-class neighborhood.

Cast

Anthony Anderson

Andre Johnson

Tracee Ellis Ross

Rainbow Johnson

Marcus Scribner

Junior Johnson

Marsai Martin

Diane Johnson

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Medium stimulus

This is a live-action sitcom with standard TV pacing and dialogue speed, not designed for infants or toddlers and better suited for older children and adults.

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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