The Flaming Spittoon Acquisition
🎞️ S5 E10 ✅ All clear

The Big Bang Theory

Is The Big Bang Theory S5 E10 OK for kids?

The Flaming Spittoon Acquisition

Sheldon considers taking his relationship with Amy to the next level when Stuart from the comic book store asks her out on a date.

📺 Where to watch

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

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.

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!

Watch With The Kids · You kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.