Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S4 E4, “The Hot Troll Deviation”, scores 2/5 for violence, 3/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+. An embarrassing secret of Wolowitz's comes to light, while Sheldon and Raj have a small war at work.
Across the episode we counted 7 flagged moments in 4 themes: Sex & hookups (3); Violence & injury (1); Suicide & self-harm (1); Swearing (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+Suicide references, sex talk, language in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Big Bang Theory S4 E4, "The Hot Troll Deviation", 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 suicide & self-harm (explicit, in dialogue). Suicide or self-harm is raised — for example, Howard says, "Maybe it committed suicide! Leave me alone! Now, where were we?". Violence is mild but includes Raj says, "Oh, but there’s money for a drawer full of Red Vines, a marshmallow shooting rifle, and…". Sexual content includes Howard says, "Well, did you know that the characters in the game can have sex with each other?". Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, Howard says, "Son of a bitch". 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 3 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Big Bang Theory S4 E4:
- Howard
Well, did you know that the characters in the game can have sex with each other?
- Penny
Complimentary nachos! You enjoy. Never had sex? Wow.
- Bernadette
Well, we could’ve been having sex, but you never made the move.
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in The Big Bang Theory S4 E4:
- Raj
Oh, but there’s money for a drawer full of Red Vines, a marshmallow shooting rifle, and a super executive ant farm with glow-in-the-dark sand?
Suicide & self-harm 1 moment
How Suicide & self-harm shows up in The Big Bang Theory S4 E4:
- Howard
Maybe it committed suicide! Leave me alone! Now, where were we?
Swearing 2 moments
How Swearing shows up in The Big Bang Theory S4 E4:
- Howard
Son of a bitch.
- Raj
Well, seeing as its purpose was to piss you off, I’d say it’s spot-on.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.