Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S6 E16, “The Tangible Affection Proof”, scores 1/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+. While the guys try to give their significant others the perfect Valentine's Day, Raj and Stuart throw a "lonely people" party at the comic book store.
Across the episode we counted 10 flagged moments in 4 themes: Sex & hookups (1); Affairs / cheating (2); Swearing (5); Alcohol & drugs (2). 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+Language, affairs and cheating, sex talk in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Big Bang Theory S6 E16, "The Tangible Affection Proof", is a live-action sitcom episode. The series is known for more innuendo than the science jokes suggest, but rarely explicit. Sits in the gray area mainly on swearing (moderate, in dialogue). Sexual content is mild but includes Leonard says, "Sorry. Maybe next year. I’m just kidding. Romance ninja. Let’s have sex. Waugh!"; Penny says, "Until he cheated on me with my friend Gretchen, who’s here with him now". Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, Penny says, "Oh, son of a bitch". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Leonard says, "Mmm, would you like some wine?". 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 E16:
- Leonard
Sorry. Maybe next year. I’m just kidding. Romance ninja. Let’s have sex. Waugh!
Affairs / cheating 2 moments
How Affairs / cheating shows up in The Big Bang Theory S6 E16:
- Penny
Until he cheated on me with my friend Gretchen, who’s here with him now.
- Penny
Oh, I can’t believe he’s going to marry the girl he cheated on me with.
Swearing 5 moments
How Swearing shows up in The Big Bang Theory S6 E16:
- Penny
Oh, son of a bitch.
- Penny
Yeah, I know. I’m a total bitch.
- Penny
And it looks like she lost a lot of weight, damn it.
- Penny
Yeah, well, whatever, okay? I told you, Valentine’s Day sucks.
- Howard
Damn it, it’s in the washing machine.
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S6 E16:
- Leonard
Mmm, would you like some wine?
- Penny
Okay. You know what? This might be the wine talking, but I have a very important question to ask you.
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