A method of recording a broadcasted programs based on ratings is disclosed. The method includes setting a watching restriction rating of the broadcasted program according to user commands, detecting rating restriction information in a broadcasted signal, associated with the broadcasted program, received when the broadcasted program is recorded, and comparing the detected rating restriction information with the set watching restriction rating, and automatically setting a password to be associated with the recording of the broadcasted program when the detected rate restriction information is higher than the set watching restriction rating.