Is St. Elsewhere appropriate for children?

# St. Elsewhere - Parental Guide St. Elsewhere is a classic medical drama featuring experienced doctors navigating hospital cases and ethical dilemmas. The show contains only mild violence typical of medical emergencies, with no concerning language, sexual content, or scary elements. It's generally appropriate for older children interested in medical stories, though younger viewers may find some patient situations emotionally heavy.

What age is St. Elsewhere suitable for?

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

Is St. Elsewhere 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

1982

Rating

Genre

Drama

Synopsis

St. Elsewhere is an American medical drama television series that originally ran on NBC from October 26, 1982 to May 25, 1988. The series starred Ed Flanders, Norman Lloyd and William Daniels as teaching doctors at a lightly-regarded Boston hospital who gave interns a promising future in making critical medical and life decisions.

Cast

William Daniels

Mark Craig

Norman Lloyd

Daniel Auschlander

Ronny Cox

John Gideon

Bonnie Bartlett

Ellen Craig

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Low stimulus

This is an adult medical drama from the 1980s with naturalistic pacing and dialogue, not designed for infants or toddlers, but it lacks the rapid cuts and sensory intensity of modern children's programming.

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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