Is NewsRadio appropriate for children?

NewsRadio is a workplace comedy about radio station employees that's generally safe for children. With a TV-PG rating, it contains no violence, profanity, sexual content, or scary material—just office humor and character dynamics. It's appropriate for older children and families looking for lighthearted sitcom entertainment.

What age is NewsRadio suitable for?

Our verdict for NewsRadio is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is NewsRadio safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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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

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

1995

Rating

TV-PG

Genre

Comedy

Synopsis

The office politics and interpersonal relationships among the staff of WNYX NewsRadio, New York's #2 news radio station.

Cast

Dave Foley

Dave Nelson

Maura Tierney

Lisa Miller

Stephen Root

Jimmy James

Andy Dick

Matthew Brock

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Medium stimulus

This is an adult sitcom with standard TV pacing and laugh tracks, not designed for infants or toddlers and not appropriate for this age group.

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

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

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