Content guide
Mild — okay from about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S2 E9, “The White Asparagus Triangulation”, scores 2/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 10+. Sheldon can barely contain his joy when Leonard starts dating a woman who meets Sheldon's exacting standards.
Across the episode we counted 5 flagged moments in 3 themes: Sex & hookups (2); Violence & injury (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.
Parents need to know
Age 10+Violence, sex talk, drinking in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Big Bang Theory S2 E9, "The White Asparagus Triangulation", 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 violence & injury (explicit, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Leonard says, "The blunt instrument that will be the focus of my murder trial?". Sexual content is mild but includes Sheldon says, "Oh, good, I used that right. Anyway, you’re aware that Leonard has entered into a new…". Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Leonard says, "Want some more wine?". 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 2 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Big Bang Theory S2 E9:
- Sheldon
Oh, good, I used that right. Anyway, you’re aware that Leonard has entered into a new romantic relationship which includes a sexual component?
- Sheldon
Anyway, should you have any interaction with her, it would be most helpful that she not see you as a sexual rival.
Violence & injury 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Big Bang Theory S2 E9:
- Leonard
The blunt instrument that will be the focus of my murder trial?
- Leonard
Huh? Would it work if I just punched you in the face?
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S2 E9:
- Leonard
Want some more wine?
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