Raising Gilmore Girls age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Gilmore Girls age rating: the series is rated TV-PG in the US, meaning parental guidance suggested, per Rotten Tomatoes, though Common Sense Media's page lists TV-14. The UK's BBFC rates the series 12, with episodes ranging from U to 12 for moderate sex references, drug references, and language. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 13 and up. The original seven seasons aired from 2000 to 2007.
Gilmore Girls at a glance
- –Official rating above age 7
TV-PG per Rotten Tomatoes; Common Sense lists TV-14 - –Violence in rating descriptors
BBFC: mild violence only - –Scary content in rating descriptors
No BBFC threat descriptor found - ✓Bad language in rating descriptors
BBFC: moderate language (in 12-rated episodes) - ✓Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
BBFC: moderate sex and drug references - ✓Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: 12 (for one episode)
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count. Rating reasons marked mild, very mild, or brief don't count.
| Type | Comedy drama about a mother and daughter in a small Connecticut town (2000–2007) source |
|---|---|
| US (TV rating) | TV-PG (parental guidance suggested), per Rotten Tomatoes; Common Sense Media's page lists TV-14 |
| UK (BBFC) | 12 (suitable for 12 and over) for the series; episodes U, PG, or 12 — sex, drug references, language source |
| Germany (FSK) | The original series is 0 or 6 on season releases in the FSK database; one release of the 2016 revival is 12 source |
| Common Sense Media | 13+ — implied sex, frequent profanity, adult drinking |
| Status | 7 seasons, 153 episodes; revival A Year in the Life (2016, BBFC 12); left Netflix US June 30, 2026, per Brit + Co source |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What Gilmore Girls is about
It's a comedy drama created by Amy Sherman-Palladino about Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter Rory in the fictional town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut. It premiered on The WB on October 5, 2000, and ended on The CW on May 15, 2007, after seven seasons and 153 episodes. Netflix released a revival, A Year in the Life, in 2016. According to Brit + Co, quoting Netflix, the original series left Netflix in the US on June 30, 2026.
Gilmore Girls age rating: what's in it
Short answer: It's TV-PG in the US, 12 in the UK, and Common Sense Media lists 13+.
- US: TV-PG, parental guidance suggested, per Rotten Tomatoes; Common Sense Media's page lists TV-14.
- UK: BBFC 12 for the series; most episodes are PG, some 12 for moderate sex references, drug references, language, or discriminatory language.
- Germany: the original series is 0 or 6 on FSK season releases; one release of the 2016 revival is 12.
- Common Sense Media: 13+. Kissing, suggestive talk, and implied sex; couples are shown in bed. Words like "ass," "bastard," and "damn." Adults drink cocktails and wine. In season 3, a character tries to force sex on his girlfriend, who gets away; Common Sense says the show underplays it.
Why younger kids see Gilmore Girls
The show comes back on TikTok every fall, with fall outfits and the show: in 2023, the hashtag #rorygilmoresweater had more than 25 million views, the University of Pennsylvania's 34th Street magazine reported.
The habit kids may copy: talking it all through
Common Sense Media notes the focus on communication between Lorelai and Rory.
Try tonight: one good thing
At dinner, go around the table and each say one thing that was good today, big or small. Start with: "One good thing today was…" If an older sibling is watching, they can go first. In our program, this is the lesson "Enough": noticing what's already here.
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FAQ
What age is Gilmore Girls for?
It's rated TV-PG in the US per Rotten Tomatoes (Common Sense Media's page lists TV-14) and 12 by the UK's BBFC. Common Sense Media lists it for ages 13 and up.
Is Gilmore Girls family friendly?
Common Sense Media highlights its mother-daughter relationship but lists ages 13+ for implied sex, frequent profanity, and drinking.
Does Gilmore Girls have bad language?
Yes. Common Sense Media lists words like "ass," "bastard," "hell," and "damn," and the BBFC notes moderate language in some episodes.
Is Gilmore Girls still on Netflix?
No. The original seven seasons left Netflix in the US on June 30, 2026, according to Brit + Co, which quoted Netflix's notice.
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