U.S. TV ratings are for TV programs rated according to the U.S. Television Parental Guidelines.
Ratings | Explanations |
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This program is designed for young children aged | |
This program is designed for children aged 7 and above. Themes and elements in this | |
(Directed to Older Children) | program may include mild fantasy violence or slapstick violence, or may frighten children |
| under the age of 7. |
Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no violence, | |
(General Audience) | no strong language and little or no sexual dialog or situations. |
This program contains some material that parents may find unsuitable for younger | |
(Parental Guidance Suggested) | children. |
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This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children | |
(Parents Strongly Cautioned) | under the age of 14. |
This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be | |
(Mature Audience Only) | unsuitable for children under the age of 17. |
This is a program broadcast without any rating, such as news, news flashes or sports. |
Note
The
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D (Sexually Suggestive Dialog) | Programs containing suggestive dialog, or sexual innuendo |
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FV (Fantasy Violence) | Programs containing cartoon violence occurring in | |
L (Coarse Language) | Programs containing coarse language | |
S (Sexual Situations) | Programs containing sexual content | |
V (Violence) | Programs containing violence. There may be some profanity, violence or brief nudity in | |
| these programs. |
Sony’s predetermined ratings
These are original ratings that Sony predetermined according to the viewer’s age. Each rating allows you to view the certain programs, as follows:
See below for a description of each rating.
Ratings | Viewable Canadian English | Viewable Canadian French | Viewable U.S. TV ratings |
| Language ratings | Language ratings |
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CHILD: Suitable for | C and G | G | |
children under the age of 7 |
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YOUTH: Suitable for children | C, G, C8+ and PG | G and 8 ans+ | |
aged 8 and older |
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YOUNG ADULT: Suitable for | C, G, C8+, PG and 14+ | G, 8 ans+, 13 ans+ | |
children aged 14 and older |
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