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The Big Bang Theory S4 E16, “The Cohabitation Formulation”, 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. As Wolowitz contemplates taking things with Bernadette to the next level, Leonard rekindles his relationship with Raj's sister.
Across the episode we counted 10 flagged moments in 4 themes: Sex & hookups (6); Porn / strippers / sex work (1); Swearing (2); Alcohol & drugs (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 E16:
- Mrs Wolowitz
I know what that means, I watch Dr. Phil. I hope to God you used a condom!
- Raj
Yeah, but you were just sleeping, because I forboded you to have sex.
- Amy
But Priya is highly educated, she’s an accomplished professional, and she comes from the culture that literally wrote the book on neat ways to have sex.
- Bernadette
Nothing. Just thinking about the noises people make during sex.
- Mrs Wolowitz (voice): Who’s there? Are you a sex criminal?
- Amy
It seems like the appropriate thing to do when one’s best friend finds herself replaced by a smart, beautiful woman with the smouldering sexuality of a crouched Bengal tiger.
Porn / strippers / sex work 1 moment
How Porn / strippers / sex work shows up in The Big Bang Theory S4 E16:
- Penny
Oh, yeah, yeah. It’s real great. Today I drove to Van Nuys for an audition I thought was going to be for a cat food commercial. Turned out to be porn.
Swearing 2 moments
How Swearing shows up in The Big Bang Theory S4 E16:
- Amy
You don’t have to be strong for me. Now let’s talk about Priya, that man-stealing bitch.
- Raj
But keep in mind I’ll be right out here monitoring the situation! (Dials phone) Oh, damn it.
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S4 E16:
- Bernadette
It’s cute. You sound a little like a drunken monkey. Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh!
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