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The Big Bang Theory S4 E15, “The Benefactor Factor”, scores 1/5 for violence, 4/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 4/5 — Skip for under 13. A wealthy donor to the university makes Leonard consider how far he's willing to go for the sake of science.
Across the episode we counted 10 flagged moments in 5 themes: Sex & hookups (6); Nudity & bodies (1); Porn / strippers / sex work (1); Alcohol & drugs (1); Slut-shaming (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
Sex & hookups 6 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Big Bang Theory S4 E15:
- Howard
Wait-wait-wait. Are you telling us that old lady wanted to have sex with you in exchange for giving your department millions of dollars?
- Leonard
Well, n-no, hold on a second, I’m not going to sleep with her.
- Sheldon
Just a few things you may need tonight. There’s, uh, baby oil, condoms and, uh, a little something I procured from the school of pharmacology. They say it is to Viagra as Viagra is to a green M&M.
- Leonard
I am not going to have sex with her.
- Sheldon
Penny, you’re an expert on trading sexual favours for material gain, walk him through this.
- Penny
What was all that about me trading sexual favours for material gain?
Nudity & bodies 1 moment
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Big Bang Theory S4 E15:
- Penny
Oh, please, I recognize the walk of shame when I see it. All you’re missing is a little smeared mascara and a purse with panties wadded up in it.
Porn / strippers / sex work 1 moment
How Porn / strippers / sex work shows up in The Big Bang Theory S4 E15:
- Leonard
Are you insane? I’m not going to prostitute myself just so we can get some new equipment.
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S4 E15:
- Sheldon
No. But we have potatoes, I could make you vodka. It’ll take two weeks.
Slut-shaming 1 moment
How Slut-shaming shows up in The Big Bang Theory S4 E15:
- Penny
Good morning, slut.
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