Content guide
Usually fine — about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S6 E2, “The Decoupling Fluctuation”, scores 1/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 1/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 1/5 — Usually fine — about 10+. When Sheldon learns that Penny is thinking about breaking up with Leonard, he tries to intervene. Meanwhile, in space, the other astronauts pick on Howard.
Across the episode we counted 2 flagged moments in 2 themes: Sex & hookups (1); Violence & injury (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.
Parents need to know
Age 10+Violence, sex talk in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Big Bang Theory S6 E2, "The Decoupling Fluctuation", 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 violence & injury (moderate, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Leonard says, "The guy who seems like an emotionless robot is you, but your relationship with Amy is…". Sexual content is mild but includes Bernadette says, "Oh, that’s not really a fair comparison. I’m basically married to a sexy Buzz Lightyear". 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 1 moment
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Big Bang Theory S6 E2:
- Bernadette
Oh, that’s not really a fair comparison. I’m basically married to a sexy Buzz Lightyear.
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in The Big Bang Theory S6 E2:
- Leonard
The guy who seems like an emotionless robot is you, but your relationship with Amy is causing you to transform into a red-blooded man with sexual desires.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.