Is @midnight with Chris Hardwick appropriate for children?

**@midnight with Chris Hardwick** is a comedy competition show where celebrity guests joke about internet trends and viral content. The humor is adult-oriented and fast-paced, with occasional edgy jokes that may go over younger children's heads. It's best suited for teens and older who enjoy quick-witted comedy and internet culture references.

What age is @midnight with Chris Hardwick suitable for?

Our verdict for @midnight with Chris Hardwick is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is @midnight with Chris Hardwick safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Mild

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

2013

Rating

Genre

Comedy, Talk

Synopsis

Chris Hardwick will lead three celebrity contestants down the ultimate internet wormhole. Culling from the darkest recesses of social media, they will compete to determine who has the funniest take on the day's pop culture.

Cast

Chris Hardwick

Self - Host

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

High stimulus

This is a fast-paced adult comedy show with rapid-fire jokes, quick cuts between internet content, bright screen graphics, and energetic dialogue — completely unsuitable for infants and toddlers.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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