Content guide
Skip for under 13
The Big Bang Theory S5 E20, “The Transporter Malfunction”, scores 2/5 for violence, 4/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 4/5 — Skip for under 13. Penny buys Leonard and Sheldon "Star Trek" collectibles as a thank-you, leading Sheldon to be haunted by Mr. Spock. Meanwhile, Raj decides he has met the "Future Mrs. Koothrappali" after his parents set him up on a date.
Across the episode we counted 7 flagged moments in 4 themes: Sex & hookups (3); Nudity & bodies (2); Violence & injury (1); Racism & slurs (1). 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 3 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Big Bang Theory S5 E20:
- Raj
Oh, no, no, I get a say in it. But I’m sure whoever shows up will be better company than a threesome I’ve been having with Aunt Jemima and Mrs Butterworth.
- Penny
Yeah, yeah, my mom gave me the same lecture about my virginity. Gotta tell you, it was a lot more fun taking it out and playing with it.
- Howard
So you’re seriously thinking about marrying someone you’re never going to have sex with.
Nudity & bodies 2 moments
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Big Bang Theory S5 E20:
- Explicit body / sex-act language appears in dialogue.
- Sheldon
It’s like looking at the universe naked. (Shivers)
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in The Big Bang Theory S5 E20:
- Sheldon
You know what you are? Well, you’re a green blooded buzzkill. Perhaps it’s time you beam on out of here.
Racism & slurs 1 moment
How Racism & slurs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S5 E20:
- Raj
Listen, I love your charming racist humour, but any chance you could not knock my religion while she’s here.
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