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.
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 · You kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.