Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S1 E3, “The Fuzzy Boots Corollary”, scores 2/5 for violence, 3/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+. Leonard is bummed to learn that his crush, Penny, is seeing someone, so encouraged by his friends and fellow scientists, Leonard actually summons the nerve to ask a woman out on a date.
Across the episode we counted 8 flagged moments in 4 themes: Sex & hookups (5); Nudity & bodies (1); Violence & injury (1); Suicide & self-harm (1). 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.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Sex & hookups 5 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Big Bang Theory S1 E3:
- Leonard
…and she’s biting my lower lip, you know, she wants me, this thing is going the distance, we’re going to have sex!
- Sheldon
Well, I don’t think you have a shot there. I have noticed that Lesley Winkle recently started shaving her legs. Now, given that winter is coming one can only assume that she is signalling sexual availability.
- Howard
There are pitfalls, trust me, I know. When it comes to sexual harassment law I’m… a bit of a self-taught expert.
- Sheldon
Is the sex starting now?
- Penny
Okay, well, you know, it’s just me. I’m still getting over this break-up with Kurt, and this thing with Doug would be just rebound sex.
Nudity & bodies 1 moment
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Big Bang Theory S1 E3:
- Leonard
Look, Howard, if I were to ask Lesley Winkle out it would just be for dinner, I’m not going to walk into the lab, ask her to strip naked and dance for me.
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in The Big Bang Theory S1 E3:
- Raj
I’ve got him Leonard. Tonight I spice my meat with goblin blood!
Suicide & self-harm 1 moment
How Suicide & self-harm shows up in The Big Bang Theory S1 E3:
- Sheldon
If you’re compiling a mix CD for a double suicide. (Leonard is taking supplies out of a bag) Oh, I hope that scratching post is for you.
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