Content guide
Skip for under 13
The Big Bang Theory S4 E22, “The Wildebeest Implementation”, scores 2/5 for violence, 4/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 4/5 — Skip for under 13. Raj attempts to cure his social anxiety disorder while Penny uses Bernadette to spy on Leonard and his girlfriend.
Across the episode we counted 14 flagged moments in 4 themes: Sex & hookups (2); Nudity & bodies (6); Suicide & self-harm (1); Swearing (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.
Parents need to know
Age 13+Nudity, suicide references, language in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Big Bang Theory S4 E22, "The Wildebeest Implementation", is a live-action sitcom episode. The series is known for more innuendo than the science jokes suggest, but rarely explicit. Driven by nudity & bodies (explicit, in dialogue), with suicide & self-harm alongside it. Suicide or self-harm is raised — for example, Sheldon says, "The fun thing about Prince Joey is every time he moves, there’s a one-in-five chance…". Sexual content is explicit — for example, Raj says, "I have to feel sorry for myself. I’m the only one who cares. Just like I’m the only one…"; Explicit body / sex-act language appears in dialogue. Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, Amy says, "No, it’s not. It’s a strategic manoeuvre. Leonard’s new girlfriend is testing…". 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 E22:
- Raj
I have to feel sorry for myself. I’m the only one who cares. Just like I’m the only one who’ll have sex with me.
- Leonard
Excuse me, but Einstein had a pretty busy sex life.
Nudity & bodies 6 moments
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Big Bang Theory S4 E22:
- Explicit body / sex-act language appears in dialogue.
- Raj
Wait, where are you going? We were doing so well. She never even got to see my penis. Ta-da!
- Bernadette
Some women don’t like to get chummy when their panties are down.
- Amy
How do you feel about concealing a recording device in the cleavage of your ample bosom?
- Amy
Thank you. Did you know that women wear high heels to make the buttocks and breasts more prominent?
- Raj (still naked): Hey, I’ve got winners.
Suicide & self-harm 1 moment
How Suicide & self-harm shows up in The Big Bang Theory S4 E22:
- Sheldon
The fun thing about Prince Joey is every time he moves, there’s a one-in-five chance he’ll kill himself.
Swearing 5 moments
How Swearing shows up in The Big Bang Theory S4 E22:
- Amy
No, it’s not. It’s a strategic manoeuvre. Leonard’s new girlfriend is testing Bernadette’s loyalty to you and the group. That bitch is crafty.
- Sheldon
Unless, it gets to the old woman in time, in which case she sucks out the poison, turning her into the Grand Empress, a piece combining the power of the knight, queen and serpent.
- Penny
Hey. Seriously? Didn’t you get enough of this cliquey crap in high school?
- Penny
Wh… What the hell did she say?
- us away, we love you.” I love you, too, but you cost more than my rent. “But, Penny, you look so good in us.” Damn it, the shoes are right.
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