Content guide
Mild — okay from about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S6 E1, “The Date Night Variable”, 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+. With his friends on dates, Raj must face his loneliness. Also, Wolowitz is caught in an argument between Bernadette and his mom, even while he's in space.
Across the episode we counted 8 flagged moments in 3 themes: Sex & hookups (3); Nudity & bodies (1); Alcohol & drugs (4). 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+Drinking, sex talk, nudity in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Big Bang Theory S6 E1, "The Date Night Variable", is a live-action sitcom episode. The series is known for more innuendo than the science jokes suggest, but rarely explicit. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is alcohol & drugs (joke or passing mention, in dialogue). Sexual content is mild but includes Penny says, "Uh, I don’t know, it’s still kind of weird. We haven’t really recovered since he…"; Raj says, "Yeah, no. But yet, here you two are, still together. And that’s even after you and I had…". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Raj says, "My pleasure. Waiter? A bottle of champagne and three glasses. Oh, boy, isn’t this…". 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 3 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Big Bang Theory S6 E1:
- Penny
Uh, I don’t know, it’s still kind of weird. We haven’t really recovered since he proposed to me in the middle of sex.
- Amy
Oh, boo-hoo. If Sheldon proposed to me during sex, my ovaries would grab on to him and never let go.
- Amy
Have I ever told you you’re like a sexy praying mantis?
Nudity & bodies 1 moment
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Big Bang Theory S6 E1:
- Raj
Yeah, no. But yet, here you two are, still together. And that’s even after you and I had our crazy naked night.
Alcohol & drugs 4 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S6 E1:
- Raj
My pleasure. Waiter? A bottle of champagne and three glasses. Oh, boy, isn’t this romantic?
- Leonard
I got all your favourites. Beer, wings, sliders. We can watch the football game. I even painted my stomach.
- Penny
All right, who’s ready for another beer?
- Raj
She’s kind of a mean drunk, but what are you gonna do?
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