Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S4 E10, “The Alien Parasite Hypothesis”, scores 1/5 for violence, 3/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+. Amy finds she has sexual feelings for Penny's ex, while Koothrappali and Wolowitz try to prove who would be the better superhero.
Across the episode we counted 6 flagged moments in 2 themes: Sex & hookups (4); Nudity & bodies (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.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Sex & hookups 4 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Big Bang Theory S4 E10:
- Sheldon
Forget science. She’s horny.
- Sheldon
…hosting an alien parasite or, and I only include it for the sake of covering absolutely all bases, sexual arousal.
- Amy
I think we need to face the cold, hard truth, I was sexually aroused by Penny’s friend Zack.
- Sheldon
I’d like to know if you’d be interested in having sex with Amy Farrah Fowler.
Nudity & bodies 2 moments
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Big Bang Theory S4 E10:
- Amy
Let’s look at this logically. I have a stomach, I get hungry. I have genitals, I have the potential for sexual arousal.
- Raj
Oh, yeah? What if the earth was in danger and the only way to save it was to take a shower in the locker room and let other guys see you naked?
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