Raising Gossip Girl age rating: what parents should know
Gossip Girl age rating: the original 2007 series is rated TV-14 in the US, per the Apple TV store, and 15 in the UK, where the BBFC cited infrequent moderate language and mild violence. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 15 and up. A separate reboot came out in 2021; the BBFC rated it 15 for sex and drug misuse.
Gossip Girl at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
Apple TV store: TV-14; BBFC: 15 - –Violence in rating descriptors
BBFC: infrequent mild violence (not counted) - –Scary content in rating descriptors
No threat descriptor in TV-14 or BBFC advice - ✓Bad language in rating descriptors
BBFC: infrequent moderate language - –Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
No descriptor in the TV-14 listing or BBFC - ✓Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: 15
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 | Teen drama series on The CW (2007–2012) about rich Manhattan teens source |
|---|---|
| US (TV rating) | TV-14 (parents strongly cautioned; may be unsuitable for children under 14), per the Apple TV store (Gossip Girl Original, season 3) source |
| UK (BBFC) | 15 (no one under 15) — infrequent moderate language and infrequent mild violence (2008 DVD) source |
| Germany (FSK) | Season DVDs rated 0 to 12, episode by episode source |
| Common Sense Media | 15+ — teens drink and have sex; manipulation and backstabbing |
| Gossip Girl (2021 reboot) | Apple TV store: TV-14 (S1); some listings TV-MA (unconfirmed); BBFC 15 for sex, drug misuse 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 Gossip Girl is about
Gossip Girl follows students on Manhattan's Upper East Side whose lives are chronicled by an anonymous blogger, "Gossip Girl," per Wikipedia. It ran on The CW from September 2007 to December 2012, six seasons, and is based on Cecily von Ziegesar's novels. Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Penn Badgley and Chace Crawford star.
Gossip Girl age rating: what's in it
Short answer: TV-14 in the US, 15 in the UK.
- US: TV-14 on the Apple TV store.
- UK (BBFC): 15, infrequent moderate language, infrequent mild violence.
- Germany (FSK): season DVDs rated 0 to 12 by episode.
Common Sense Media says the teens often drink and have sex with body parts kept covered, use words like "bitch" and "slut," and often manipulate and hurt their friends. It notes that suicide, rape, infidelity and drug use are touched on.
What is the Gossip Girl reboot rated?
Short answer: The BBFC rated the 2021 reboot 15 for sex and drug misuse.
The Apple TV store lists its first season as TV-14; some listings show TV-MA, which we couldn't confirm officially.
The habit kids may copy: talking behind backs
The whole show runs on gossip: secrets shared about friends who aren't in the room.
Try tonight: say it to me
If your child tells on a sibling or friend, try: "Is this to help them, or to get them in trouble?" Then help them tell the person directly. In our program, this is the lesson "Fair Play": fair means the same rules for everyone.
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FAQ
What is Gossip Girl rated?
The 2007 series is TV-14 in the US, per the Apple TV store, and 15 in the UK.
What age is Gossip Girl for?
The US rating is TV-14, and Common Sense Media lists it for 15+.
What is the Gossip Girl reboot rated?
The BBFC rated the 2021 reboot 15 for sex and drug misuse; the Apple TV store lists season 1 as TV-14, and some listings show TV-MA, not officially confirmed.
How many seasons of Gossip Girl are there?
Six. The original aired on The CW from 2007 to 2012, per Wikipedia.
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