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Is The F.B.I. safe for children?

TV-14 Crime, Drama, Mystery Not recommended
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Not recommended
# The F.B.I. - Parental Guide This 1960s crime drama features strong violence including shootouts and intense confrontations that may disturb younger children. While language and sexual content are mild, the frequent action sequences and crime scenarios make it better suited for teens 14 and older rather than younger children.
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Violence
Strong
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Language / Profanity
Mild
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Sexual Content
Mild
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Horror / Scary
Mild
Type
TV Show
Released
1965
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery

The F.B.I. is an American television series that was broadcast on ABC from 1965 to 1974. It was sponsored by the Ford Motor Company, and the characters almost always drove Ford vehicles in the series. Alcoa was co-sponsor of Season One only.

Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Lewis Erskine
Philip Abbott
Philip Abbott
Arthur Ward
Marvin Miller
Marvin Miller
Narrator (uncredited)
William Reynolds
William Reynolds
Special Agent Tom Colby
Full cast on IMDb ›
Very low stimulus

This 1960s crime drama has slow pacing typical of its era, with minimal visual effects and natural dialogue, though the subject matter (crime investigations) 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

Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Ages 13+
Not recommended

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