Is Nash Bridges appropriate for children?

**Nash Bridges** is an action-packed police drama featuring a charming detective solving crimes in San Francisco. The show contains strong violence typical of cop shows, making it unsuitable for younger children. It's best suited for teenagers and adults who enjoy crime dramas with humor and action sequences.

What age is Nash Bridges suitable for?

Our verdict for Nash Bridges is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Nash Bridges safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

1996

Rating

Genre

Action & Adventure, Drama

Synopsis

Fun-loving San Francisco Police Department investigator Nash Bridges is part of the elite Special Investigations Unit. He tackles crime using his keen sense of humor and charm. Joe Dominguez comes out of retirement to become Bridges' wisecracking yet more rule-abiding partner.

Cast

Don Johnson

Nash Bridges

Cheech Marin

Joe Dominguez

Jodi Lyn O'Keefe

Cassidy Bridges

Jeff Perry

Harvey Leek

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This is an adult-oriented action drama with fast-paced crime scenes, quick cuts between locations, and intense audio — 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

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

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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