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.
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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