Survivor: parents' guide

Fighting is banned, but real injuries are shown: burns, infections and broken or dislocated bones, some serious enough for evacuation by helicopter. Contestants spear fish and slaughter chickens for food, and in season 2 a man stabs a wild pig and smears its blood on his face.

Audible words include 'bitch,' 'ass,' 'hell,' 'damn' and 'pissed,' plus misuse of God's name. F-words and s-words are bleeped, which happens fairly often during heated arguments and votes.

Skimpy swimsuits and flirting, with nudity blurred when people bathe or lose a suit. In season 8 a naked contestant makes unwanted contact with a woman, who later quits, and season 39 follows several women's complaints that a man kept touching them.

Beer, wine and other drinks sometimes come as rewards, and some contestants get tipsy. Smoking is very occasional, and no underage drinking or drug use is noted.

Medical emergencies, such as a contestant falling into a campfire and being flown out, can be startling, and blindside votes leave players in tears. Hunger and harsh conditions add tension, but nothing is meant to scare.