Is Wings appropriate for children?

# Wings - Parental Guide *Wings* is a lighthearted sitcom about two brothers running a small airline on Nantucket. With a TV-PG rating, it contains no violence, profanity, or sexual content, making it appropriate for most children. The humor is clean and family-friendly, though some episodes may include mild adult themes that occasionally warrant parental discretion.

What age is Wings suitable for?

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

Is Wings 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

1990

Rating

TV-PG

Genre

Comedy, Drama

Synopsis

Brothers Brian and Joe Hackett attempt to run an airline on the New England island of Nantucket while surrounded by their various wacky friends and employees.

Cast

Tim Daly

Joe Hackett

Steven Weber

Brian Hackett

Crystal Bernard

Helen Chapel

David Schramm

Roy Biggins

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Low stimulus

This is a live-action sitcom with natural dialogue and scene pacing typical of 1990s network television, making it calm and easy to follow, though it's primarily written for adults rather than young children.

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

🎬 Find on Amazon

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