Is Big Shot Kid Friendly on Disney+? Parents Guide

Wondering if Big Shot on Disney+ is ok for kids? Big Shot is rated TV-PG for language, though I think that rating is a little low for as much language as there is. This basketball dramedy is mostly family friendly and is a great sports show, especially for females. Here’s what parents need to know in this Big Shot Parents Guide.

Is Big Shot Kid Friendly?

Season 1 of Big Shot followed Coach Korn (John Stamos) who, after getting ousted from the NCAA for throwing a chair at a referee, is given a chance for redemption with a coaching position at an elite private high school…for girls. Struggling with his relationship with his own teenage daughter, Coach Korn must toughen the girls up while softening his attitude towards teenage girls.

At the end of Season 1, Coach Korn was offered a coaching position at a different school, but decided to stay. In Season 2, the girls are now playing in a different division, and Coach Korn recruited a controversial new girl for the team. This throws off some of the team balance, not to mention there are now boys at the school. 

The team at Westbrook High must learn to deal with the drama on and off the court. 

Why is Big Shot rated TV-PG?

Big Shot is rated TV-PG for language and some mature content which means some content may not be suitable for all kids.

Parents need to know that Big Shot does have some language and content that is geared more for tweens and teens. I would say the rating should be a little closer to TV-14.

Language

There were 2 uses of bada**, 6 uses of a**, 5 uses of damn, 3 uses of hell, and also some uses of Deity in the first 3 episodes. As the episodes continued there was more of the same. Also in Season 2, you can expect some of the same uses of language. 

Mature Content

At first, Coach Korn says some demeaning things to the girls like calling them stupid and telling a player she needs to lose 5 lbs. 

One teenage girl makes a suggestive comment to the coach. 

There are teen girls in the locker room with towels around them after showering.

Characters drink alcohol. 

There are a lot of complicated relationships amongst parents and children which can be good topics of discussion later with older kids.

Some of the girls are navigating relationships including with boys and girls. There is some kissing and high schoolers in love. One character is having a tough time coming out to her parents. 

There is a house fire in an episode in Season 2. 

Some suggestive sexual comments are made.

Is Big Shot Appropriate for Kids Under 12?

In a world full of sports movies and shows about male athletes, it’s nice to see Big Shot focus on female athletes. For any child that’s interested in basketball or sports, they’d probably enjoy this series on Disney+. At times it can be a little hokey and sometimes lacks continuity as it jumps from one problem to the next that seem disjointed.

However, John Stamos pulls off the complicated Coach Korn – gruff and perhaps misogynistic at first, but willing to learn and grow. It’s his vulnerable moments that are his best. Yvette Nicole Brown is the principal of the school and adds her charm and wit to the character. She does not take any crap and keeps everyone in line. The two of them make me laugh as they butt heads.

Some topics are a little mature for young ones, especially as they delve into love interests. Also some of the characters are rude and immature as high schoolers can be. But overall Big Shot is a solid show, and I’d recommend it for kids ages 12 and up. Younger tweens would also enjoy this show if they are used to shows like these. 

Season 2 picks right up with the drama and is engaging and showcases how life can be in high school. It’s real without crossing the lines of TV-MA material. 

Big Shot showcases many of the difficulties that females face in sports and is a much needed show in this tween/teen genre.

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