Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S1 E12, “The Jerusalem Duality”, scores 3/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+. When Leonard and Sheldon meet a 15-year-old physics prodigy, Sheldon is distraught that this boy genius is younger and smarter, so in an attempt to restore his sense of purpose, the boys come up with a solution to derail Dennis' research.
Across the episode we counted 8 flagged moments in 4 themes: Sex & hookups (3); Violence & injury (1); Alcohol & drugs (3); Racism & slurs (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 3 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Big Bang Theory S1 E12:
- Raj
She was sleeping with you?
- Howard
All he has to do now is hook up with one of them. (The look at Dennis, who is picking his ear.)
- Howard
I guess times have changed since we were young. Smart is the new sexy.
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in The Big Bang Theory S1 E12:
- Leonard
Hang on, are we talking about murdering Dennis Kim? I’m not saying no.
Alcohol & drugs 3 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S1 E12:
- Penny (to Raj): Mmm, this is really delicious, isn’t it? (Raj looks uncomfortable, then nods.) Still can’t talk to me unless you’re drunk, huh? (Shakes head) Oh, sweetie, you are so damaged.
- Howard
No, I just wasted a lot of time thinking about what it would be like if she did.
- Leonard
Like what? We can’t get fifteen year-old girls drunk.
Racism & slurs 1 moment
How Racism & slurs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S1 E12:
- Leonard
Howard, that’s racist, any fifteen year-old girl will do the trick. (Penny slams door.)
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