Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S2 E19, “The Dead Hooker Juxtaposition”, scores 1/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+. Penny develops a rivalry with a sexy female neighbor who threatens to become "The New Penny" in the building.
Across the episode we counted 10 flagged moments in 5 themes: Sex & hookups (2); Porn / strippers / sex work (2); Swearing (3); Alcohol & drugs (2); Slut-shaming (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 2 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Big Bang Theory S2 E19:
- Penny
Not with a thousand condoms, Howard.
- Howard
According to Alicia’s facebook page, she’s hooking up with one of the producers on CSI.
Porn / strippers / sex work 2 moments
How Porn / strippers / sex work shows up in The Big Bang Theory S2 E19:
- Alicia
I just got a callback to audition for CSI to play a hooker who gets killed.
- Penny
Uh, no. No, no, no, you know, congratulations, I think you’ll make a great hooker.
Swearing 3 moments
How Swearing shows up in The Big Bang Theory S2 E19:
- Alicia
Well, what are you going to do about it, bitch?
- Howard’s Mother (voice): The hell you will! What am I running here, a fancy restaurant? Does this look like Olive Garden?
- Howard (voice): Fine, I’ll stay! You happy, crazy lady? I sure as hell hope so, because you’re ruining my life!
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S2 E19:
- Sheldon
So? Do cocaine smugglers write cocaine on the box?
- Raj (drinking some wine): Hello there
Slut-shaming 1 moment
How Slut-shaming shows up in The Big Bang Theory S2 E19:
- Penny
Well, dead whore on TV, live one in real life.
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