---
title: "Parental Control"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/parental-control-2006"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 3800
imdb_id: "tt0465344"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 7
episodes_count: 272
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 8
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Parental Control (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/parental-control-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Parental Control is a television series first released in 2006. Catalogued under Reality. Produced and broadcast by MTV. Current status: Ended. Spans 7 seasons and 272 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Parents take charge of their child's dating life by selecting new potential partners for them."

### Why Watch
- features unique premise
- produced by mtv

### Caveats & Content Note
- heavily scripted nature
- pseudo-reality format
- Tone & Suitability: The show is a scripted reality program featuring interpersonal conflict and dating scenarios.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: scripted, reality, competitive, dating

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (20 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 172
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 7 (4%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 165 (96%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Parental Control?
Parents choose new romantic partners for their children to date.

### Q: Who produced the series?
The show was produced by MTV.

### Q: Who directed the program?
Brendon Carter and Bruce Klassen directed the series.

### Q: When did the show air in Asia?
The program aired on Channel V in Asia between 2007 and 2009.

### Q: Is the show entirely unscripted?
The program is described as a heavily scripted pseudo-reality show.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Parental Control — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/3800)
- [Parental Control (TV Series 2006-2010) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/3800-parental-control/cast)
- [Parental Control (TV Series 2005- ) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0465344/fullcredits/)
- [Parental Control - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parental_Control)
- [Parental Control - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/parental-control/cast/1030119677/)
- [Parental Control - Reality TV World](https://www.realitytvworld.com/realitytvdb/parental-control)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*