50 Family TV Shows you can watch with your kids

In today'southward mail: Find the best family tv shows that are clean plenty to watch with your kids!

When I was a child, it seemed like every nighttime of the week there was at least one TV testify our whole family could sit downwards and watch together. Times have changed, right? While there are so many shows available now, it's much harder to observe ones that are clean enough to watch as a family. Child shows are usually better content-wise, but many of them are boring or only plain obnoxious. What I really desire is a testify that's clean enough for my kids to watch AND interesting plenty for the grownups to want to watch likewise.

I've done a little research to bring you a list of 50 family unit shows that y'all can watch with your kids.

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The best family unit Goggle box shows

NOTE: We all have a lilliputian bit different idea of what constitutes "clean" Television or what is advisable for certain ages, so not all of these shows may exist a skilful fit for your family unit. You lot're the best judge of what'south right for your children. Most all of these TV shows have a TV-PG or TV-M rating and are cleaner than the boilerplate evidence on Idiot box in 2020, only some may still not exist a good idea for very immature kids. I've washed my best with this list to recommend family friendly shows that would generally be considered ok for kids 6 and up (and take included and noted a few that I consider better suited for 13+). However, if you're unsure about a specific show you should preview it alone before watching with your kids. Additionally, information technology'southward always a good idea to wait up a show on Commonsense Media before watching information technology with your kids – that site does a fantastic chore reviewing content and age appropriateness. Thanks!

Also, I've linked to where each show is currently available online, whether it exist Netflix, Amazon Prime number, or a network site. However, since all these sites rotate what shows are available, some of these links may be out of date by the time you're reading this mail. If the link is out of date, it's easiest to google the name of the show alone with "watch online" to encounter where information technology's currently offered. ***NOTE:, you may want to check into a YouTubeTV subscription. We utilize that as a cheaper choice to cable and MANY of these shows are available there.***

And lastly, please get out a comment telling u.s.a. all what YOUR favorite family friendly TV show is so we can share even more ideas!

FANTASTIC Child SHOWS THAT Fifty-fifty ADULTS Volition Bask:

Just Add Magic Kelly and her friends honey to cook, and then when they find an old cookbook vest to Kelly's grandmother, they decide to start trying out recipes. Little do they know that when they make the recipes, they are actually stirring up a magic spell with unintended consequences. Good writing, solid acting, and character who are a fresh modify from the obnoxious smart alecks in many of today kids' shows. (TV-Y, 5 seasons) Available on Amazon Prime  Also check out the spin-off testify Just Add together Magic: Mystery City

Avatar: The Last Airbender This animated series may seem like it's made for kids, but is and then well washed teens and adults will beloved it too. The well crafted storyline, beautiful sound runway, and strong characters will entreatment to all ages.  (iii seasons, Television receiver-Y7) Bachelor on Amazon with a NickHits subscription or trial

Gortimer Gibbon'due south Life on Normal Street A clean, quirky coming-of-historic period show that features kids who are actually nice nigh of the time forth with a fair flake of mystery and adventure. Each episode shares a life lesson without being preachy. (Television set-Yard, 3 seasons) Available on Amazon Prime.

Phineas and Ferb Don't brand the mistake of thinking this is just some other obnoxious cartoon with terribly fatigued kids and lots of bordering-on-rough humour. It's not. Phineas and Ferb is actually the smartest and funniest kid's testify I've ever seen. Kids will dearest watching the crazy antics the boys go up to while their older sister desperately tries to become them in problem, and adults will appreciate the angst of the not-so-evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz. (Television receiver-G, 4 seasons) Available on Disney+

The Kicks This evidence nigh a high school girl'south soccer teams is highly rated past parents who beloved the engaging story that'south appropriate for all ages. The girls on the team are protrayed as strong, smart, positive role models. Tweens will peculiarly bask this i. (1 flavour, Idiot box-G) Available on Amazon Prime

MYSTERY/Crime/SUSPENSE:

Granite Flats Strange things are happening in a small town in 1960'due south Colorado, and information technology'south the kids who brainstorm investigating everything from faux ghosts to existent Communist Spies (TV-G, 3 seasons, absolutely spankin' make clean) Available on byutv.org

White Collar An FBI agent in the white collar crimes sectionalization needs help on a case, so he turns to the expert: bedevilled art thief Neil Caffrey. The two piece of work together to solve crimes and become friends, but will Caffrey return to his criminal ways? (Television-PG, 6 seasons, an occasional episode may have content that pushes the line simply the vast majority practice not) Available on Hulu

Monk  Monk is a bright detective who has had to take fourth dimension off due to the abnormal fears of germs, cars, heights, crowds and virtually everything else that plague him since the decease of his wife. He'south now back every bit a police consultant, solving crimes no one else can. Funny & entertaining. (Telly-PG, 8 seasons, some mildly violent law-breaking scenes) Available on Amazon Prime

Leverage A team of v sometime criminals (hackers, thieves, and con artists) become modern day Robin Hoods when they decide to steal from the rich and corrupt and give back to the niggling guy. (Television receiver-PG, 5 seasons, some non-graphic violence)

COMEDY:

Studio C This completely clean (and actually funny!) sketch one-act show started as a student produced program at Brigham Young Academy and has turned into a Youtube awareness with over 1 1000000 subscribers. Recent episodes bachelor online at BYUtv, almost all the private sketches bachelor on YouTube

Frasier This charming, witty, and generally hilarious 90's sit-com centers effectually the antics of Frasier, a radio psychiatrist, his brother (likewise a psychiatrist) and his dad (retired cop). Some slightly racy comedic moments mean this show is better for ages xiii+, just it's all the same quite tame compared to nigh electric current sitcoms. (Rated TV-PG, eleven seasons) Available on hulu

A Serial of Unfortunate Events This remake of the Lemony Snicket books is accented genius. The story was aimed at children, but this testify is funny, quirky, and witty, with plenty for adults to enjoy, including a hilarious functioning past Neil Patrick Harris as evil Count Olaf. (Rated TV-PG, 13 total episodes) Bachelor on Netflix. Definitely my favorite family friendly Netflix series!

BBC/MASTERPIECE:

Victoria This period drama chronicles the early reign of Queen Victoria, starting with her accession to the throne at just 18 years onetime (in 1837). The first season shows her attempts at figuring out how to rule a state and detect beloved, while subsequent seasons item the highs (and lows) of her personal and public life. Younger kids will exist bored, but older kids (specially those interested in period shows) will love this very well done series. (Idiot box-PG, 3 seasons so far) Bachelor on Amazon Prime and PBS.

The Durrells in Corfu Based on a existent family, the Durrells in Corfu chronicles the many adventures and misadventures of a British family who move to the tiny Greek island of Corfu. Super quirky and very fun. Kids will particularly love the youngest son Gerald and the way he gathers animals from all over the island to live with the family. (four seasons, TV-PG, some more than developed topics are touched on but handled tastefully and will likely go over younger kids' heads) Available on Amazon Prime

The Paradise Smart but down-on-her-luck shopgirl Denise moves to London to live with her uncle and find a better life. When her uncle doesn't accept enough work to support her, she gets a job next door at The Paradise, Britain'southward first section shop, and falls for the store's dashing possessor. (TV-PG, 2 seasons) Currently available for purchase on Amazon.

Lark Rise to Candleford Set up in the nineteenth century, Laura has only moved from her tiny British hamlet of Lark Rise to the larger town of Candleford to offset working in the post role. This show is based on real-life memoirs and is very sweet while likewise giving a realistic motion picture of the difficulties of life lived in rural poverty. A bit like a British Little House on the Prairie (but meliorate!) (TV-PG, iv seasons) Bachelor on HULU or on Amazon with a Brittbox Subscription or on PBS Passport

Home Fires As World War Ii descends on England, the women in a rural community mobilize to practise their part. The programme focuses on their interpersonal relationships and the difficults of life on the homefront while most of the men are away. (TV-PG, 1 season; at that place are some more adult thematic elements such as an abusive husband and a same-sex activity relationship which may arrive more than appropriate for 13+, although near of these elements are tastefully handled and will go over younger kids' heads) Available on Amazon Prime.

Agatha Christie's Marple Agatha Christie's much loved Miss Marple novels have been remade over and over, so look for the most recent versions which aired of PBS and BBC in 2004-2011. From the PBS site: "With a gentle smile and a probing heed, Agatha Christie's Miss Marple often finds herself at the center of problem — a witness to betrayals, poisonings and all style of mayhem. Knitting needles in hand and a cup of tea ever at the ready, Marple quietly earns conviction while uncovering secrets and exposing killers." (Some episodes are rated TV-xiv so may be more appropriate for older kids, 6 seasons) Available on hulu

Downton Abbey Every bit 1 of the nigh popular flow pieces ever, you've probably already heard of or seen this show. Starting at the cusp of WWII, Downton Abbey follows the wealthy aristocratic Crawley family unit as well as their bevy of below stairs servants through the teens and twenties and does a fantastic job showcasing both groups. (7 seasons, some seasons are rated Television-PG and some are rated Idiot box-14. Most content is tame compared to prime time TV, merely there are scenes that are non suitable for young children so do your research and decide if this bear witness is right for your family.) Available on Amazon Prime

FANTASY/Sci Fi Shows

Lost in Space This Netflix serial is a remake of the 1965 sci-fi classic. Volition Robinson and his family are stranded in space afterwards they leave a dying earth. Will makes a connection with a robotic alien life class but we're unsure whether information technology will terminate upwards to be friend or foe. Lots of peril without objectionable content. (2 seasons, TV-PG) Bachelor on Netflix

The Mandalorian Set years before the Star War movies, this new series is already famous for the adorable "baby Yoda". The series is very well washed and highly entertaining, even if you lot aren't a Star Wars junkie. (ane flavor with some other on the way, Television set-14 for non-bloody violence and the occasional curse discussion, probably just fine for tweens and upwardly) Available on Disney+

Merlin Before Rex Arthur was male monarch he was the prince, and before Merlin was a great sorcerer he was merely the prince's servant, in a state where magic was punishable by death. This evidence has knights of the roundtable, spells and sorcery, princesses and witches and all sorts of other fun stuff that kids will dear, and it's pretty enjoyable for adults too (give information technology a few episodes – information technology become better the further into information technology you get). (Boob tube-PG, five seasons) Available on Netflix.

Robin Hood The archetype tale of Robin Hood comes to life in this version from the BBC. All the familiar characters are hither, including those we honey (Maid Marian, Little John), and the ones we love to hate (the Sheriff of Nottingham is specially fun as a villain. The series actually picks up after the starting time few episodes, and is much meliorate than the picture show adaptations of the story.  (TV-PG, 3 seasons) Available on Amazon Prime

Once Upon a Time When Emma moves to Storybrooke, Maine, she begins to wonder if the residents are actually characters out of fairy tales. This modern fairy tale mashup incorporates characters from all the beloved childhood tales and mixes scenes set in modern 24-hour interval in with the fairytales themselves. (7 seasons, some are rated Boob tube-PG and some are rated TV-14; I've only watched a few episodes of this one only it may be better suited to ages 13+ due to some violence and dark thematic elements) Available on Netflix.

Domicile Comeback

Fixer to Fabulous This is a newer home comeback show that my kids and I have really enjoyed. Dave and Jenny Marrs are a couple who renovate homes in their town of Bentonville, Ark. They aren't flipping the houses; instead they do custom renovations for the current dwelling owners. That makes each episode feel unique and interesting, and Dave and Jenny are an adorable couple. (1 season so far, TV-PG) Bachelor on HGTV

Interior Design Masters Ready in England, this is a contest that brings together amateur designers. Each week they receive a new pattern claiming, from staging a model home to redesigning a commercial space and more. Information technology'due south fun to run across the amateurs hard at work, and my kids loved that information technology'due south set in a dissimilar country. (1 season so far, Goggle box-PG) Available on Netflix

Property Brothers Twins Jonathan and Drew help couples who can't beget their dream home find a firm that tin be transformed into something pretty darn close. (TV-G, 10 seasons) Available on hulu

Flip or Flop Husband and wife team Tarek and Christina buy battered backdrop in southern California, often sight unseen, and transform them to resell. Will they make a profit, or will their latest flip stop up being a flop? (TV-G, 6 seasons) Bachelor on hulu

Logroller Upper Chip and Joanna Gaines help families searching for a new home find the perfect fixer upper, so set information technology up for them. (TV-One thousand, 4 seasons) Available on hulu

COOKING

Good Eats Alton Brown shows the science behind expert food, using puns, props, and puppets equally he makes astonishing looking versions of the food we dear to eat. Shows are fun and interesting for kids and adults alike. (TV-G, tons of seasons) Available on Food Network with your cablevision subscription

Chopped Four contestants must compete against each other to make an appetizer, main dish, and dessert using ingredients from a mystery handbasket and see who wins. It's always fun to run across the chefs race against the clock to transform crazy ingredients into a delicious meal.(Television set-M, thirty seasons) Available on Food Network with your cable subscription

The Not bad British Baking Show Contestants must make three different broiled goods each episode to run into who will advance to the next show and who will exist eliminated. The contestants are so much more polite than contestants on nearly United states of america contest shows! Plus the baking challenges are intricate and amazing. (TV-PG, 7 seasons ETA: rating is now showing as Television-fourteen on some episodes but I cannot for the life of me imagine why) Bachelor on Netflix

Kids Baking Title This is a lot like the other cooking shows yous've seen, simply the twist is that the contestants are kids between the ages of 10-13. Their cooking skills are astonishing! They evidence off their creations while competing for a $x,000 prize. (5 seasons, Boob tube-PG) Bachelor on hulu

Contest Shows:

World of Dance From the NBC site: " Three practiced glory dancers gauge, guide and mentor the world's top dancing talent and troupes of all ages. The competitors showcase their skills, ranging in styles from hip-hop and contemporary to ballroom, Latin and more than, bringing their passion to boxing information technology out with the best of the all-time." (3 seasons so far, TV-PG but parents may want to exist aware that some costumes are revealing) Available on NBC

The Voice This singing contest has been around for YEARS and it'southward still going strong, with various celebrity judges. (18 seasons, Telly-PG) Available on NBC

Lego Masters You volition be stunned by the LEGO masterpieces that the teams on this prove create as they compete to win the 1000 prize. Each calendar week the two-person teams are assigned a theme (the first week is Theme Park) and given a time limit to construct the biggest and best pattern entirely out of LEGOS. (one flavor, TV-PG) Bachelor on Flim-flam At present.

Infinitesimal to Win It Contestants compete in 60-second challenges using household objects for a take chances to win a million dollars. The show is fun because the challenges are things but about anyone *might* be able to do with enough exercise.(Multiple seasons, TV-PG) some seasons available on Netflix

American Ninja Warrior Competitors face off on a hugely hard ninja challenge course, trying to consummate information technology in the shortest amount of time in gild to win. (Multiple seasons, TV-PG) Some seasons available on NBC

The Amazing Race Teams of contestants are sent effectually the earth on the race of a lifetime. Each episodes finds teams in a different country, completing challenges while trying to navigate unfamiliar cities. My kids accept loves this one for years. (29 serial, TV-PG) Bachelor on hulu

America'south Height Dog From A&E site: "America's Height Canis familiaris brings together top K9 cops and civilian dogs alongside their handlers equally they compete nose-to-olfactory organ on the ultimate K9 obstacle class. In each i-hour episode, iv police K9 teams, including fan-favorites from the hit serial "Live PD," and 1 civilian team will face up off for the title of "Top Dog" in 3 rounds of high velocity, hirsuite competition." (Television set-PG) Some episodes available on A&E

More Family unit Shows:

The Imagineering Story This is a multi episode documentary that focuses on Imagineers who have created the Disney parks, beginning with the building and opening and Disneyland and running up through present day. I know "documentary" might sound tedious, especially to kids, merely it's absolutely fascinating! Information technology's and so much fun to encounter what Disneyland looked like on opening twenty-four hour period and how the company coped with and grew through so many problems across the years. My kids LOVE this ane. (1 season, Television-PG) Available on Disney+

Marvel's Hero Project Each episode of this very cool evidence features a young person who is making a difference in his or her community. Marvel celebrates each child by creating a super hero inspired them in their very own comic volume. (i season, Television set-PG) Available on Disney+

How It's Fabricated This YouTube channel produces hundreds of short episodes that show u.s.a. how the things around us are made. From the synopsis: " Viewers volition exist amazed to encounter the process of how many common items are manufactured in high-tech factories effectually the world." Bachelor on YouTube

Heartland From the Netflix synopsis: "Spunky teenager Amy is still reeling from the sudden death of her mother when she and her grandfather are threatened with the loss of their horse ranch." Generally clean and heartwarming, but occasional scenes may make it better for tweens and up. (TV-fourteen merely much tamer than many Television receiver-14 shows) Available on Netflix

Mythbusters Two special effects experts squad up to test out myths and urban legends, proving which ones are truthful and which ones are simply myths. Lots of scientific discipline and explosions means most kids will love this show and it'south interesting enough for adults, likewise. (TV-PG, 19 seasons, a few episodes involve myths about more developed subject field matter, and so just check the synopsis before watching with kids). Available on Hulu.

America'due south Funniest Dwelling house Videos Yous probably don't demand a synopsis of this one, and I'll tell you truthfully it's not my favorite bear witness, but kids Beloved it. And amongst the inevitable someone-takes-it-in-the-crotch videos, there are usually a few cute and genuinely funny clips. Plus listening to your own kids laugh is the best part. (Television-PG, multiple seasons) Available on ABC

Star Trek The Next Generation Ok, this show is kind of erstwhile and it's occasionally cheesy, but it's not every bit dated as the original series and is actually pretty entertaining. Patrick Stewart does a cracking job equally Captain Picard, who travels the milky way with his crew, meeting new species and running into all sorts of galactic trouble. Most of the content is mild enough for even younger kids, who will probably retrieve it'south lots of fun. The occasional episode has a Television receiver-xiv rating, so merely be aware of that. (Rated TV-PG, vii seasons) Available on Netflix.

Shark Tank Entrepreneurs become a risk to pitch their business thought in front end of 5 business capitalists (the sharks) who then make up one's mind if it'south worth taking a chance and investing in the business. Some of the ideas are amazing and some are completely whack-a-doodle but you're ever rooting for the entrepreneur to go a bargain. Really entertaining. (Rated Idiot box-PG, eleven seasons) Many episodes available on ABC

Ane Strange Rock Hosted by Will Smith, One Strange Rock delves into the magical realities of our life on our globe. The testify shares scientific explanations in an accessible and engaging way, featuring the experience of astronauts who have seen the earth from space. (TV-PG, 1 flavor and so far). Bachelor on Disney+

Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet Dr. Michelle Oakley is a vet who works with pretty much every animal in the Yukon. She makes house calls across thousands of miles, taking us along with her to landscapes both remote and majestic. (7 seasons, Idiot box-PG) Available on Disney+

Do you have a favorite family friendly Goggle box show? Permit me know in the comments!

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