The Decoupling Fluctuation
🎞️ S6 E2 ✅ All clear

The Big Bang Theory

Is The Big Bang Theory S6 E2 OK for kids?

The Decoupling Fluctuation

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.

📺 Where to watch

Netflix, HBO or Disney+ — catalogs differ by country.

🛒 Where to buy

Digital seasons or a box set to keep.

Content guide

👊 Violence
💋 Sex
🙊 Language
⭐ Overall

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.

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 · You kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.