Content guide
Mild — okay from about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S1 E17, “The Tangerine Factor”, scores 1/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 10+. When Leonard asks Penny out on a date and she says yes, they each seek the "wisdom" of reluctant advisor.
Across the episode we counted 2 flagged moments in 2 themes: Sex & hookups (1); 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.
Parents need to know
Age 10+Drinking, sex talk, mild language in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Big Bang Theory S1 E17, "The Tangerine Factor", is a live-action sitcom episode. The series is known for more innuendo than the science jokes suggest, but rarely explicit. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is sex & hookups (joke or passing mention, in dialogue). Sexual content is mild but includes Leonard says, "Okay, well, what exactly did this guy write, not that I need to know the details of your…". Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Penny says, "Well, Raj can’t talk to me unless he’s drunk, and Wolowitz is, you know, disgusting". 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 1 moment
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Big Bang Theory S1 E17:
- Leonard
Okay, well, what exactly did this guy write, not that I need to know the details of your sex life, I just thought…. never mind.
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S1 E17:
- Penny
Well, Raj can’t talk to me unless he’s drunk, and Wolowitz is, you know, disgusting.
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