Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S4 E3, “The Zazzy Substitution”, scores 1/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+. The guys are concerned as Sheldon searches for an alternative to human companionship.
Across the episode we counted 5 flagged moments in 2 themes: Swearing (3); Alcohol & drugs (2). 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+Language, drinking in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Big Bang Theory S4 E3, "The Zazzy Substitution", is a live-action sitcom episode. The series is known for more innuendo than the science jokes suggest, but rarely explicit. Sits in the gray area mainly on swearing (moderate, in dialogue). Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, Raj says, "Ooh, somebody’s been taking bitchy pills". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Raj says, "Ah. Nothing makes beer taste better than cool clear Rocky Mountain spring water. Where…". 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
Swearing 3 moments
How Swearing shows up in The Big Bang Theory S4 E3:
- Raj
Ooh, somebody’s been taking bitchy pills.
- Leonard
What the hell are you guys playing?
- Penny
Well, breakups, or whatever the hell this is, can be tough.
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S4 E3:
- Raj
Ah. Nothing makes beer taste better than cool clear Rocky Mountain spring water. Where are the Rocky Mountains, anyway?
- Leonard
I assume by never again, you mean never again will you drink all of Penny’s beer, then run down to the gas station for a couple of 40s, a box of Slim Jims and the latest issue of Bombay Badonkadonks.
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