The Toast Derivation
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Is The Big Bang Theory S4 E17 OK for kids?

The Toast Derivation

Sheldon struggles to cope when he realizes it's actually Leonard who is the center of their social group.

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Netflix, HBO or Disney+ — catalogs differ by country.

🛒 Where to buy

Digital seasons or a box set to keep.

Content guide

👊 Violence
💋 Sex
🙊 Language
⭐ Overall

Preview first — about 10+

The Big Bang Theory S4 E17, “The Toast Derivation”, scores 3/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+. Sheldon struggles to cope when he realizes it's actually Leonard who is the center of their social group.

Across the episode we counted 13 flagged moments in 4 themes: Sex & hookups (1); Nudity & bodies (1); Violence & injury (6); Alcohol & drugs (5). 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 1 moment

How Sex & hookups shows up in The Big Bang Theory S4 E17:

  • Penny Okay, let’s go through this one more time. Just because Leonard has a new girlfriend does not mean I need to go out and hook up with some guy.

Nudity & bodies 1 moment

How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Big Bang Theory S4 E17:

  • Barry Tewwific. Go ahead, Zack. Naked dwunk girl, fwee-balling, continue.

Violence & injury 6 moments

How Violence & injury shows up in The Big Bang Theory S4 E17:

  • Sheldon I can’t do that. What if he serves haggis and blood pudding?
  • Sheldon But what if he does? I’ll be obliged to dine on liver and lungs stuffed in a sheep’s stomach. And frankly, blood pudding is essentially the same thing. I don’t know why he’s serving both.
  • Amy She used to be much more fun, until Leonard punched her in the heart.
  • Howard Raj, did you ever tell your sister about the time Sheldon got punched by Bill Gates?
  • Leonard Oh, the ancient Romans put spiced toast in their punch bowls.
  • Priya Actually, I do. I believe the Romans used to put spiced toast in their punch bowls.

Alcohol & drugs 5 moments

How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S4 E17:

  • Priya Do you want a margarita, Sheldon?
  • Sheldon A margarita? Where are we? What is happening?
  • Zack Next thing I know, this beautiful chick shows up, drunk out of her skull, wants to get in with me.
  • Stuart Can you please get back to the drunk girl? I’d like something to think about in the shower.
  • Zack Great, I’ll make a beer run.

What to watch in The Big Bang Theory · Season 4 guide

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