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Is MAD safe for children?

TV-PG Animation, Comedy Generally safe
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Generally safe
# MAD - Parent Guide Summary MAD is a lighthearted animated sketch comedy series with no concerning content—no bad language, violence, or scary moments. Each episode features quick, silly jokes poking fun at pop culture and everyday situations. It's a safe choice for most children, though younger viewers may not catch all the pop culture references.
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Violence
Mild
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Language / Profanity
None
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Sexual Content
None
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Horror / Scary
None
Type
TV Show
Released
2010
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Animation, Comedy

Mad is an American animated sketch comedy series created by Kevin Shinick and produced by Warner Bros. Animation. Based upon the magazine of the same name, each episode is a collection of short animated parodies of television shows, movies, games, celebrities, and other media using various types of animation instead of the usual animation style that Warner Bros. Animation is known for. The series premiered on the evening of September 6, 2010 on Cartoon Network. It has been described as a "kid-friendly version of Robot Chicken".

Kevin Shinick
Kevin Shinick
Various (voice)
Full cast on IMDb ›
High stimulus

This sketch comedy show uses rapid-fire scene changes, quick cuts between parodies, bright colors, and fast-paced humor aimed at older children and adults, making it overstimulating for infants and toddlers.

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

Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
With parent
Ages 9–12
Yes
Ages 13+
Yes

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