Content guide
Skip for under 13
The Big Bang Theory S1 E9, “The Cooper-Hofstadter Polarization”, scores 1/5 for violence, 4/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 4/5 — Skip for under 13. When Sheldon and Leonard are invited to present their joint findings at a physics conference, Sheldon refuses, and Penny steps in to mediate, only deepening the rift between the two best friends.
Across the episode we counted 3 flagged moments in 2 themes: Nudity & bodies (2); Alcohol & drugs (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
Nudity & bodies 2 moments
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Big Bang Theory S1 E9:
- Explicit body / sex-act language appears in dialogue.
- Raj
I suppose you could have your android penis circumcised. But that’s something your Rabbi would have to discuss with the manufacturers.
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S1 E9:
- Sheldon
You know, in the future, when we’re disembodied brains in jars, we’re going to look back on this as eight hours well wasted.
Watch With The Kids · You kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.