The Price Is Right – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

The Price Is Right

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show1972

48%

WISE Score

7.5

IMDb

A 50-year-old game show where people guess prices—wholesome but mind-numbingly boring for modern kids.

7.5/10

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The Price Is Right

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TV-G, 1972

48%

WISE Score

7.5

IMDb

A 50-year-old game show where people guess prices—wholesome but mind-numbingly boring for modern kids.

7.5

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Screenwise Verdict

Look, The Price Is Right is wholesome as heck and completely safe. Bob Barker (and later Drew Carey) are delightful, the contestants are genuinely excited, and there's something oddly comforting about watching people guess the price of a dishwasher.

But let's be real: this show debuted in 1972 and it shows. The pacing is glacial. The format is repetitive. The entire premise is 'guess how much stuff costs,' which is not exactly riveting content for kids raised on YouTube and TikTok.

It teaches basic number sense and price estimation, which has some value. And it's harmless background TV when your kid is home sick. But as intentional viewing? Hard pass. Modern kids will be bored within minutes.

If you're looking for wholesome game show energy that actually holds attention, try newer competition shows. This one's a relic.

Age Fit

Common Sense says age 2+, which is technically true since there's nothing harmful here. But realistically, no kid under 8 will sit through this voluntarily, and no kid over 10 will find it remotely interesting unless they're home sick with nothing else on.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Classic game show with genuinely wholesome energy—excited contestants, supportive host, celebration of wins without meanness. Models enthusiasm and good sportsmanship. Pacing is energetic but not chaotic. No cynicism or edge.

Imaginative

It's a pricing game show. Zero creative expression, minimal problem-solving beyond guessing retail prices. The games themselves have clever mechanics, but there's no invitation to build, explore, or imagine anything. Pure passive entertainment.

Safe

About as safe as media gets. No violence, no scary content, no surprises. Common Sense Media rates it for age 2. The only 'risk' is commercialism—the entire premise celebrates consumer products—but no manipulation tactics.

Enriching

Teaches basic price estimation and number sense, which has some real-world value. Kids can learn about the relative cost of goods. But it's mostly just entertainment—no deep lessons, character growth, or meaningful takeaways. IMDb 7.5 suggests solid entertainment value.

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Why It Might Be Great

Genuinely wholesome with excited contestants and zero mean-spiritedness
Teaches basic price estimation and number sense in a real-world context
Completely safe—no violence, scares, or inappropriate content whatsoever
Can be decent background TV while folding laundry or sick on the couch

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What to Watch For

The entire show is basically a long commercial celebrating consumer products and shopping
Glacially slow pacing by 2025 standards—modern kids will be bored in 90 seconds
Zero educational or imaginative value beyond 'this toaster costs $40'
Best used as background noise, not intentional viewing