Content guide
Mild — okay from about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S5 E10, “The Flaming Spittoon Acquisition”, scores 2/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 10+. Sheldon considers taking his relationship with Amy to the next level when Stuart from the comic book store asks her out on a date.
Across the episode we counted 6 flagged moments in 4 themes: Sex & hookups (1); Nudity & bodies (1); Violence & injury (1); Alcohol & drugs (3). 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+Drinking, nudity, sex talk in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Big Bang Theory S5 E10, "The Flaming Spittoon Acquisition", is a live-action sitcom episode. The series is known for more innuendo than the science jokes suggest, but rarely explicit. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is alcohol & drugs (moderate, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Howard says, "A new one? Unbelievable. They just keep making up more cheesy monsters, slapping them on…". Sexual content is mild but includes Howard says, "Wait a minute. Are you telling me that Sheldon’s patented blend of condescension and no…"; Stuart says, "Sorry. Most of the guys who come in here like big boobs. Couple of them have big boobs". Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Penny says, "Hey, you know, my mom smoked pot when she was pregnant with me, and I turned out just…". 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 1 moment
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Big Bang Theory S5 E10:
- Howard
Wait a minute. Are you telling me that Sheldon’s patented blend of condescension and no sex isn’t enough to hold on to a woman?
Nudity & bodies 1 moment
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Big Bang Theory S5 E10:
- Stuart
Sorry. Most of the guys who come in here like big boobs. Couple of them have big boobs.
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in The Big Bang Theory S5 E10:
- Howard
A new one? Unbelievable. They just keep making up more cheesy monsters, slapping them on cards and selling them at 25 bucks a pop. It’s like a secret tax on guys who can’t get laid.
Alcohol & drugs 3 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S5 E10:
- Penny
Hey, you know, my mom smoked pot when she was pregnant with me, and I turned out just fine. Hey, look, I have peach schnapps. Thank God.
- Penny (picking up wine): Yeah, I heard you. I got red.
- Bernadette
Looks like it’s just us playing. (Penny snores) Penny? (Penny snores louder) Penny, we’re out of wine!
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