Content guide
Mild — okay from about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S5 E12, “The Shiny Trinket Maneouvre”, scores 1/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 1/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 10+. Sheldon gets in trouble with Amy when he isn't impressed by her recent accomplishment, and Howard must come to grips with Bernadette's dislike of children.
Across the episode we counted 5 flagged moments in 2 themes: Sex & hookups (2); 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 E12:
- Howard
I would love that. But what is that behind your ear? Oh, look, it’s a condom.
- Bernadette
You know, I don’t know if this counted as a fight, but how about some make-up sex?
Alcohol & drugs 3 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S5 E12:
- Leonard
Mm-hmm. Yep. I see nothing in this box but a wasted childhood.
- Sheldon
It’s after nine o’clock, at this hour the streets of Pasadena are teeming with drunken sailors and alley cats.
- Sheldon
Amy had a fight. I was being perfectly reasonable. I’m gonna have a whiskey. Do you want anything?
Watch With The Kids · You kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.