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Family-Friendly TV Group Praises 'Joan,' Pans 'Everwood' It's not much of a surprise that "Joan of Arcadia" tops the Parents Television Council's list of the most family-friendly TV series. The watchdog group's pick at the opposite end of the spectrum, however, might raise a few eyebrows.The PTC, in its annual rankings of the best and worst shows on television for families, puts The WB's family drama "Everwood" at the top of the "worst" list. The group says the list "does not examine artistic quality"; the rankings are based on incidents of violence, sex (including innuendo) and profanity in a given show."Everwood" tops the worst list primarily for its "careless and irresponsible treatment of sexual issues," but it also loses points for being sneaky. The show "gives every appearance of being a family drama, but it's nothing of the kind," the group says. "... 'Everwood's' reckless messages about sex without consequences are expressly targeted to impressionable teens."The Emmy-nominated "Joan of Arcadia," on the other hand, earns PTC kudos as "the best new show of the 2003-04 season" and "one of television's most pro-family shows." The council also notes that while Joan (Amber Tamblyn) speaks to God on a regular basis and follows instructions given to her by the Almighty, her reward comes in seeing how what she does affects others, not in material terms.Other shows on the best list include PAX's "Doc" and "Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye," CBS' "Everybody Loves Raymond" and two reality shows -- "American Idol" and "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." Repeat offenders on the worst list include "CSI" and "Will & Grace"; they're joined by newcomers "Cold Case," "Two and a Half Men" and "Las Vegas."The PTC's most and least family-friendly shows for 2003-04 are:
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