Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S6 E20, “The Tenure Turbulence”, scores 3/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 1/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+. Leonard, Sheldon and Raj fight for tenure at the University, and the competition heats up when the girls get involved.
Across the episode we counted 8 flagged moments in 4 themes: Sex & hookups (4); Nudity & bodies (2); Violence & injury (1); Alcohol & drugs (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+Sex talk, violence, nudity in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Big Bang Theory S6 E20, "The Tenure Turbulence", 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 sex & hookups (moderate, in dialogue). Violence includes Sheldon says, "My primary concern with being granted tenure is living with an insanely jealous roommate…". Sexual content is mild but includes Sheldon says, "My primary concern with being granted tenure is living with an insanely jealous roommate…"; Sheldon says, "Well, that’s a fine how-do-you-do. Don’t just stand there. Take your breasts out". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Bernadette says, "I think that’s enough wine for now". 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 4 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Big Bang Theory S6 E20:
- Sheldon
My primary concern with being granted tenure is living with an insanely jealous roommate after the fact. I might need to sleep with a gun under my pillow. Or a chainsaw.
- Raj
You two should be ashamed of yourselves. Using women to advance your cause with sexuality, and whatever Amy plans on doing.
- Sheldon
Are you implying that my girlfriend has no sexuality to exploit?
- Sheldon
Well, yes, of course, he wouldn’t like that at all. Last night, I was feeling in need of sexual release when I happened to come across your mother.
Nudity & bodies 2 moments
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Big Bang Theory S6 E20:
- Sheldon
Well, that’s a fine how-do-you-do. Don’t just stand there. Take your breasts out.
- Amy
Should have taken my breasts out while I had the chance.
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in The Big Bang Theory S6 E20:
- Sheldon
My primary concern with being granted tenure is living with an insanely jealous roommate after the fact. I might need to sleep with a gun under my pillow. Or a chainsaw.
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S6 E20:
- Bernadette
I think that’s enough wine for now.
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