Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S4 E19, “The Zarnecki Incursion”, scores 2/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+. When someone hacks Sheldon's online game account, the guys go on a quest to find the culprit.
Across the episode we counted 11 flagged moments in 5 themes: Sex & hookups (2); Nudity & bodies (1); Violence & injury (3); Swearing (4); 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.
Parents need to know
Age 10+Language, violence, sex talk in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Big Bang Theory S4 E19, "The Zarnecki Incursion", 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 swearing (moderate, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Sheldon says, "What choice did I have? The mighty Sheldor, level 85 blood elf, hero of the Eastern…". Sexual content is mild but includes Raj says, "Okay, I see where this is going. Fine, I’ll have sex with him"; Penny says, "You know, for the first couple of months, whenever I would take off my bra, he would…". Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, Bernadette says, "I feel like I’m supposed to say that bitch, but I don’t have enough information". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Amy says, "Believe me, it’s there, we all have it. Hit me with some more booze, and I’ll show you". 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 2 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Big Bang Theory S4 E19:
- Raj
Okay, I see where this is going. Fine, I’ll have sex with him.
- Priya
No, no, I think it’s sexy to date a boy trapped in a man’s body.
Nudity & bodies 1 moment
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Big Bang Theory S4 E19:
- Penny
You know, for the first couple of months, whenever I would take off my bra, he would giggle and say, oh boy, my breast friends.
Violence & injury 3 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Big Bang Theory S4 E19:
- Sheldon
What choice did I have? The mighty Sheldor, level 85 blood elf, hero of the Eastern kingdoms, has been picked clean, like a carcass in the desert sun. Plus, the FBI hung up on me.
- Sheldon
That’s from Avatar, World of Warcraft takes place in Azeroth. Goodness gracious, how are you allowed to carry a gun? Can you at least refer me to a rogue ex-cop?
- Sheldon
So my blade shall not taste blood tonight?
Swearing 4 moments
How Swearing shows up in The Big Bang Theory S4 E19:
- Bernadette
I feel like I’m supposed to say that bitch, but I don’t have enough information.
- Bernadette
Oh. That bitch!
- Penny
Oh, hi! I was just dropping off a cheesecake to Sheldon. He was robbed of a bunch of imaginary crap that’s useful in a make-believe place.
- Sheldon
One moment. (Places a tissue on their hands before adding his own) I’m hell-bent on catching a cyber criminal, not the common cold.
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S4 E19:
- Amy
Believe me, it’s there, we all have it. Hit me with some more booze, and I’ll show you.
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