Is Quincy, M.E. appropriate for children?

# Quincy, M.E. Parental Guide This crime drama follows a medical examiner solving murders in Los Angeles, featuring strong violence including graphic depictions of corpses and crime scenes. While there's no language or sexual content, the frequent violent imagery and autopsy scenes make it unsuitable for younger children. It's best suited for mature teens and adults.

What age is Quincy, M.E. suitable for?

Our verdict for Quincy, M.E. is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Quincy, M.E. safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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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

1976

Rating

TV-PG

Genre

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Synopsis

Los Angeles County medical examiner Quincy routinely engages in police investigations.

Cast

Jack Klugman

Quincy

Robert Ito

Sam Fujiyama

Val Bisoglio

Danny Tovo

John S. Ragin

Robert Asten

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Low stimulus

This 1970s crime drama has a deliberate, conversational pace typical of its era, with minimal visual effects or rapid cuts, though the subject matter (crime investigation) makes it unsuitable for infants and toddlers regardless of stimulus level.

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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