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Lizzie Mcguire 2001-04 (65 episodes)

Moral Rating: not yet rated
Primary Audience: Preteens
Genre: Family
Length: 30 min.
Starring: Hilary Duff, Ashlie Brillault, Robert Carradine, Lalaine, Adam Lamberg, Jake Thomas, Hallie Todd | Aired by: Disney

American comedy series / The series stars Hilary Duff as the title character, who navigates the personal and social issues of her teenage years; and an animated version of the character, who performs soliloquies to express Lizzie's inner thoughts and emotions.

Show Synopsis: (from the producer) Nick Fallin (Baker) is a hot-shot thirty-something lawyer who's arrested for using drugs and sentenced to perform community service. While continuing to close lucrative deals at his father's ultra-successful law firm, Fallin & Associates, Nick is forced to work for a child advocacy office run by Alvin Masterson (Rosenberg), a boss who plays by the rules and is determined to keep Nick honest. There he also works with child advocate James Mooney (Whitfield).

Though his father, Burton (Coleman), waivers between pride and concern over his son's work performance, Nick attempts to appease him and the firm's high-paying clients while devoting his time to a place where he can help those truly in need. Straddling two vastly different worlds, Nick is determined to maintain his fast-paced lifestyle as he tackles cases involving kids caught up in difficult circumstances. Nick is joined at Fallin & Associates by his assistant Amanda Bowles (Leershen), and colleague, Jake Straka (Sbarge).

viewer comments…
Usually Okay—Walt Disney has done it again! The leader in family entertainment, the Disney Channel introduces its all new original series "Lizzie McGuire." The show is based around the main character Lizzie, played by Hilary Duff, and her life as a teenager. Lizzie and her friends deal with everyday problems a normal young teen would deal with. Not only is this show creative and entertaining, but it's also a great show for kids of all ages. I've watched it consistently since its premiere and there has never been anything objectionable. They don't cuss and they never take God's name in vain. I highly recommend this show for anyone who's looking for something wholesome and fun to watch!
Ryan, age 21
Usually Okay—This show is usually alright, teaches good lessons, etc…however in at least one episode religious beliefs are trivialized and even made fun of. It should also be considered that this show treats rather disprespectful behavior from teenagers as being natural and ok.
Christie, age 18
Comments from young people
Caution—A show which is okay in some aspects it is highly questionable in others. Lizzie, and several of the other females of the cast wear shirts that are skin tight. It's teaching young girls that if you want to look cool you should spend hours on your hair and get your shirts as clingy as possible. While this show does have some good moral implications, it is a "parent beware" program.
Nicole Hoffman, age 15
Usually Okay—Lizzie McGuire is a great show! I love it! Lizzie is a normal teen who faces normal teen obstacles every day. She is just like me and my friends, so I can totally relate to the show.
Sara, age 14
Caution—Alright, there's nothing outright offensive or profane about this show, but it is shallow and lifeless. For a start: The main character is absolutely nothing for young girls to look up to. She is not intelligent, and although she never bares her whole midriff, she wears very low cut pants and skintight tops, and looks as though she spends hours making her fake blonde hairdo and makeup. Lizzie is completely ditzy and shallow. For another thing, the show is completely unrealistic: She is popular, she is generically pretty, her parents look like fashion models, ahe never wears the same outfit twice, she is the desire of every boy in the school, modeling agencies call her for fashion shoots. Lizzie McGuire also never faces any real serious issues, and, no one ever really hurts her. Although not disgustingly offensive, I am sure there are far better role models for young girls.
Margaret, age 14
Usually Okay—I think its a pretty good show. It really relates to a girl and what she puts up with. I think she is a role model to some girls because of how she takes care of things. Lizzie is really a caring person and I really like watching that show!
Linda, age 12