Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S5 E11, “The Speckerman Recurrence”, scores 2/5 for violence, 3/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+. Leonard must face his fears after being contacted by his high school tormentor.
Across the episode we counted 16 flagged moments in 5 themes: Sex & hookups (2); Nudity & bodies (5); Violence & injury (2); Swearing (4); 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+Nudity, language, sex talk in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Big Bang Theory S5 E11, "The Speckerman Recurrence", 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 nudity & bodies (explicit, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Amy says, "When Leonard gets back, I’d love to check his serotonin levels. Do you think he’d let me…". Sexual content includes Leonard says, "You know, pick on someone your own size, you did not have sex with my mother, and yes, I…"; Sheldon says, "A little bit? The man Super Glued Hershey’s Kisses to your nipples". Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, Penny says, "That’s easy for you to say. You weren’t just called a b-b-b-b-bitch". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Jimmy says, "Hi. Fellas. Hey, can I get a beer? Wow. Look at you. Little Leonard Hofstadter. I hear…". 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 S5 E11:
- Leonard
You know, pick on someone your own size, you did not have sex with my mother, and yes, I do know why I’m hitting myself.”
- Penny
Ah, I feel just like Mother Teresa. Except for the virgin part. That ship sailed a long time ago.
Nudity & bodies 5 moments
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Big Bang Theory S5 E11:
- Sheldon
A little bit? The man Super Glued Hershey’s Kisses to your nipples.
- Raj
That’s funny because those aren’t the kind of kisses you want on your nipples.
- Leonard
No, you’re not. You’re here to see if I get my underwear pulled over my head.
- Howard
You wore underwear? You fool.
- Jimmy
I want to apologize for stapling your balls and throwing you naked in the girls’ locker room, stuffing that parrot down your pants. What’s this word?
Violence & injury 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Big Bang Theory S5 E11:
- Amy
When Leonard gets back, I’d love to check his serotonin levels. Do you think he’d let me draw a syringe full of his blood?
- Sheldon
Is this the fellow who peed in your Hawaiian Punch?
Swearing 4 moments
How Swearing shows up in The Big Bang Theory S5 E11:
- Penny
That’s easy for you to say. You weren’t just called a b-b-b-b-bitch.
- Leonard
You bet. I am going to make him apologize for all the crap he pulled on me in school.
- Jimmy
Holy crap, man, it’s good to see you.
- Jimmy
How the hell should I know? That’s why I need a nerd.
Alcohol & drugs 3 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S5 E11:
- Jimmy
Hi. Fellas. Hey, can I get a beer? Wow. Look at you. Little Leonard Hofstadter. I hear you’re a big-time scientist now.
- Jimmy
Yeah, yeah, yeah. I drive better drunk. You know, it makes you pay attention.
- Sheldon
Then take away his keys and make him wander the streets with the other drunks.
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