Raising iCarly age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
iCarly age rating: the original Nickelodeon series (2007–2012) is TV-G, for a general audience, and the 2021 revival is TV-PG, parental guidance suggested, per their Paramount+ US listings. The UK's BBFC rated the original PG for mild sex references and violence. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists the original for ages 8 and up and the revival for 10 and up. The revival follows Carly in her twenties and has dating storylines, mild swearing, and adults drinking at a party, according to Common Sense Media.
iCarly at a glance
- –Official rating above age 7
TV-PG (2021), TV-G (2007); BBFC: PG - –Violence in rating descriptors
BBFC PG: mild violence (not counted) - –Scary content in rating descriptors
No scary descriptor in TV rating or BBFC - –Bad language in rating descriptors
No language descriptor confirmed - –Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
BBFC PG: mild sex references (not counted) - –Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: PG (original)
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 | Nickelodeon sitcom (2007–2012) about teens with a web show; Paramount+ revival 2021–2023 source |
|---|---|
| US (TV rating) | Original: TV-G (general audience); 2021 revival: TV-PG (parental guidance) (per the US listing as indexed by search) source |
| UK (BBFC) | Original: PG (parental guidance) — mild sex references and violence source |
| Common Sense Media (original) | 8+ — slapstick, mild name-calling and flirting; characters share personal info online |
| Common Sense Media (2021) | 10+ — dating plots, "damn" and "ass," adults drinking; parent reviews say 16+ |
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 is iCarly?
Short answer: A live-action Nickelodeon sitcom about a teenager, Carly, who runs a web show with her friends Sam and Freddie in Seattle.
It aired from September 8, 2007, to November 23, 2012, over six seasons. Paramount+ ordered a revival, which premiered on June 17, 2021, and is set about ten years later, with Carly in her twenties. Paramount+ canceled it in October 2023 after three seasons.
iCarly age rating: what's in it
Short answer: The original is TV-G; the revival is TV-PG.
- US: TV-G (2007) and TV-PG (2021), per Paramount+.
- UK (BBFC): PG for the original, mild sex references and violence. We found no BBFC rating for the revival.
- Common Sense Media: 8+ for the original, 10+ for the revival.
For the original, Common Sense Media lists slapstick, mild name-calling, and mild flirting, and notes that characters rant online and share personal information. For the revival, it lists references to dating and sex between adults, words like "damn" and "ass," and heavy product placement.
Is the iCarly revival for kids?
Short answer: It's rated TV-PG and was made with older viewers in mind, its stars said.
Miranda Cosgrove said making the revival for an older audience was her condition for returning, TVLine reported, and Nathan Kress said it isn't aimed at the original's demographics, per Cinemablend. Common Sense Media's parent reviews average 16+.
The habit kids may copy: everything online
Carly and her friends film their lives and post them for the whole internet to see.
Try tonight: before we post
Take a funny photo together. Before you share it with anyone, ask your child: "Who should see this, and who shouldn't?" In our program, this is the lesson "Wisdom": thinking before deciding.
Who makes it: Paramount+. See what its other titles teach in the Kids' Media Publisher Index.
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FAQ
Is iCarly for kids?
The original is rated TV-G, and Common Sense Media lists it for 8+. The 2021 revival is TV-PG and 10+ from Common Sense Media.
What is the iCarly revival rated?
TV-PG on Paramount+. Common Sense Media lists it for ages 10 and up.
What is iCarly rated in the UK?
The BBFC rated the original series PG for mild sex references and violence.
Where can I watch iCarly?
Paramount+ lists both the original and the revival in the US as of October 2026.
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