Is Conan appropriate for children?

# Conan Parent Guide Conan is a late-night talk show with comedy sketches and celebrity interviews rated TV-14. While it contains mild language and occasional suggestive humor, the content is generally suitable for mature teenagers. Parents should use caution with younger children, as some jokes may reference adult topics.

What age is Conan suitable for?

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

Is Conan 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

2010

Rating

TV-14

Genre

Talk, Comedy, News

Synopsis

A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.

Cast

Conan O'Brien

Self - Host

Andy Richter

Self

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This late-night talk show features rapid scene cuts, quick camera changes, bright studio lighting, fast-paced comedy segments, and quick dialogue — 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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Parents also checked

Top Gear

Generally safe

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Not recommended

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Use caution

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Use caution

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