Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S1 E2, “The Big Bran Hypothesis”, scores 2/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+. Leonard volunteers to sign for a package, hoping to make a good impression on Penny. When he enlists the help of his obsessive-compulsive roommate, Sheldon, his attempt at chivalry goes horribly awry.
Across the episode we counted 12 flagged moments in 4 themes: Sex & hookups (3); Violence & injury (1); Swearing (6); Alcohol & drugs (2). Every moment below is either a direct quote from the episode transcript or a short description of what happens on screen, so you can decide before you press play.
Parents need to know
Age 10+Violence, language, sex talk in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Big Bang Theory S1 E2, "The Big Bran Hypothesis", is a live-action sitcom episode. The series is known for more innuendo than the science jokes suggest, but rarely explicit. Sits in the gray area mainly on violence & injury (explicit, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Penny says, "You know, where I come from, someone comes into your house at night, you shoot, okay?…". Sexual content is mild but includes Sheldon says, "Yeah, those are men who just had sex". Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, Sheldon says, "Ah, gravity, thou art a heartless bitch". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Sheldon says, "Because it was immaculate, I mean, you open that man’s closet, it was left to right,…". Every flagged moment below is a direct quote from the transcript or a short description of what happens on screen.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Sex & hookups 3 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Big Bang Theory S1 E2:
- Sheldon
Yeah, those are men who just had sex.
- Sheldon
You do understand that our efforts here will in no way increase the odds of you having sexual congress with this woman?
- Leonard
Men do things for women without expecting sex.
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in The Big Bang Theory S1 E2:
- Penny
You know, where I come from, someone comes into your house at night, you shoot, okay? And you don’t shoot to wound. I mean, alright, my sister shot her husband, but it was an accident, they were drunk. What was I saying?
Swearing 6 moments
How Swearing shows up in The Big Bang Theory S1 E2:
- Sheldon
Ah, gravity, thou art a heartless bitch.
- Penny (voice off): Son of a Bitch!
- Sheldon
(sucks in breath)
- Leonard
Oh, what the hell.
- Penny (voice off): You sick, geeky bastards!
- Sheldon
And if water is involved we’re going to have to ground the crap out of the thing.
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S1 E2:
- Sheldon
Because it was immaculate, I mean, you open that man’s closet, it was left to right, evening gowns, cocktail dresses, then his police uniforms.
- Leonard
It is an inefficient design, for example Penny has a flat screen TV, which means all the space behind it is wasted.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.