Is Community appropriate for children?

# Community - Parent Guide Community is a comedy about misfits at a struggling college that's generally suitable for mature teens 14+. While it contains occasional mild language and sexual references, the show's humor is often clever and character-driven. Use caution with younger children, as some episodes include moderately crude jokes and occasional violence played for comedy.

What age is Community suitable for?

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

Is Community safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

Moderate

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Mild

🔞

Sexual Content

Mild

👻

Horror / Scary

Mild

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

2009

Rating

TV-14

Genre

Comedy

Synopsis

Follow the lives of a group of students at what is possibly the world’s worst community college in the fictional locale of Greendale, Colorado.

Cast

Joel McHale

Jeff Winger

Gillian Jacobs

Britta Perry

Alison Brie

Annie Edison

Jim Rash

Dean Craig Pelton

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This adult comedy show features rapid editing, quick scene transitions, visual gags, and fast-paced dialogue — not appropriate for infants or 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

Affiliate links support ScreenWise at no extra cost to you.

Parents also checked

Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
Every child is different — always preview content for your family's specific needs.