Content guide
Mild — okay from about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S2 E23, “The Monopolar Expedition”, scores 1/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 10+. Penny is conflicted when Leonard and his friends decide to spend the summer working - at the North Pole.
Across the episode we counted 5 flagged moments in 4 themes: Nudity & bodies (1); Swearing (2); Alcohol & drugs (1); Homophobic jokes (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+Homophobic jokes, language, drinking in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Big Bang Theory S2 E23, "The Monopolar Expedition", 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 homophobic jokes (explicit, implied). Sexual content is mild but includes Leonard says, "Oh, well, it all happened kind of fast, and we had to get physicals and buy thermal…". Some mild language appears — for example, Leonard says, "I can’t press any of the buttons with my gloves. Oh, son of a bitch!". This episode includes homophobic jokes — for example, Raj, you will be painting sideburns and a Van Dyke on a six-inch figurine of Legolas the…. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Penny says, "Wine, credit card and late night television are a bad combination". 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
Nudity & bodies 1 moment
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Big Bang Theory S2 E23:
- Leonard
Oh, well, it all happened kind of fast, and we had to get physicals and buy thermal underwear and study up on, you know, snow and stuff. Sorry, I was gonna tell you.
Swearing 2 moments
How Swearing shows up in The Big Bang Theory S2 E23:
- Leonard
I can’t press any of the buttons with my gloves. Oh, son of a bitch!
- Howard
Oh, damn it. Peer pressure. Fine.
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S2 E23:
- Penny
Wine, credit card and late night television are a bad combination.
Homophobic jokes 1 moment
How Homophobic jokes shows up in The Big Bang Theory S2 E23:
- Raj, you will be painting sideburns and a Van Dyke on a six-inch figurine of Legolas the elf.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.