26 Shows Your Tweens & Young Teens Will Watch With You

Fierce and fast-paced cooking competition hosted by the highly acclaimed yet harshly critical chef Gordon Ramsay. After a series of grueling eliminations based on performance in the kitchen, the final chef is awarded a life-changing grand prize.

Shila said:  Master Chef Junior brings on a younger-aged group of contestants to compete in a similar format. Chef Ramsay shows a lighter side of his personality while mentoring these rising stars. Both of these are some of the best tv shows for tweens and parents to watch together, especially if they love cooking together, too.

Kristy Pepping said:  My tween really likes this show, but my younger children seem to not get the concept of it. So personally I would recommend it more for a tween and older age group.

A well-done live action Netflix show based on the popular anime series about pirates in search of a fabled treasure.

An Addams-inspired Netflix series for tweens and teens who are into some thrills. Wednesday Addams enrolls at the boarding school where her own parents once haunted the halls.

The new family show based on the much-loved Percy Jackson books is fun for both kids and adults, whether or not you've read the series.

Kelly R said:  We are having fun watching this with my 11-year-old, who is really into the show even though she hasn't yet read the books. It's a little suspenseful for her at times, but not too scary.

Kelly R said:  This show is enjoying cult status in my kids' middle school, and it's clever and funny enough that I'll sometimes sit down to watch, too. The story is about a brother and sister who spend the summer visiting their great uncle in Gravity Falls, an Oregon town where mysterious things happen.

Kristin Cole said:  Home Before Dark on Apple TV is such a great story about an 11yo girl that wants to be a reporter. She moves to a small town where a boy has gone missing and she and her friends uncover a lot of secrets and solve some mysteries. Kids and adults will enjoy this!

Reality-based survival show where individuals are tasked to live in the wilderness alone with only 10 items in possession. Contestants are completely isolated, even having to film themselves 24/7.

Shila said:  History Channel features a ton of awesome tv series for tweens and teens. Season after season, my husband and I love this show and we recently brought in our kids to watch it, too. They love it and now our whole family is hooked. It's somewhat slow-paced but super captivating! You will be amazed at how each participant builds camp and manages to thrive for months off the grid.

Shila said:  Man vs. Wild stars Bear Grylls, an expert survivalist dropped off in a fully remote and unforgiving landscape to fend for himself and make-it-out alive. With decades of experience under his belt, Bear's approach to survival seems to rely heavily on his utter confidence and wild enthusiasm. Families and kids are certain to learn something new watching him trek out 100-degree deserts, dark caves, dense jungles, wild safari grasslands, frigid glacier passages, and more. Our family has binged on multiple episodes back-to-back in a day.

Kristy Pepping said:  My kids love this show! It even appeals to our youngest child. There is a panel of celebrity judges led by Simon Cowell. They watch the acts and can give contestants an x if they don't like their act. If acts get three strikes they are out. Acts include singing, acting, dance, magic, comedy and more. After the initial voting by judges, America gets to vote on their favorite acts. They are narrowed down until there is one winner who receives a million dollars.