Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S6 E23, “The Love Spell Potential”, scores 3/5 for violence, 3/5 for sex and 1/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+. When the girls' trip to Vegas falls through, the guys invite them to play Dungeons & Dragons, causing Sheldon and Amy's relationship to take an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Koothrappali and Lucy go on a very awkward date.
Across the episode we counted 13 flagged moments in 4 themes: Sex & hookups (4); Nudity & bodies (2); Violence & injury (6); 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+Violence, sex talk, nudity in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Big Bang Theory S6 E23, "The Love Spell Potential", 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 violence & injury (explicit, in dialogue). Violence includes Raj says, "You’re right, I should finish the game. I take my plus-one long sword, stab myself in…". Sexual content includes Howard says, "Come on, are we gonna sit around chatting like a bunch of teenage girls, or are we gonna…"; Amy says, "I got some old underwear I’m gonna throw on stage at the Garth Brooks concert". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Amy says, "No rules? We’re not gonna get drunk and have a six-way with the Blue Man Group, are we?". 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 E23:
- Howard
Come on, are we gonna sit around chatting like a bunch of teenage girls, or are we gonna play D&D like a bunch of teenage boys who are never gonna have sex with those teenage girls?
- Bernadette
I got a sexy new tube top that says come hither, and a can of pepper spray that says close enough, Jack.
- Raj
Not that it’s up to you to make me happy. Uh, well, unless you find neediness sexy. In which case, you’re about to have dinner with the hottest man on the planet.
- Amy
Sheldon, they’re talking about sex.
Nudity & bodies 2 moments
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Big Bang Theory S6 E23:
- Amy
I got some old underwear I’m gonna throw on stage at the Garth Brooks concert.
- Howard
When Sheldon looks at Amy, she is the most beautiful half-orc he’s ever seen, and he’s overcome with a desire to rip her armour off and gaze fondly at her four hairy breasts.
Violence & injury 6 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Big Bang Theory S6 E23:
- Raj
You’re right, I should finish the game. I take my plus-one long sword, stab myself in the face with it. I’m dead, I’ve got a date with a girl. Bye.
- Howard
Suddenly, a spectral shape rises from Koothrappali’s bloody corpse, and says, (Raj voice) don’t worry, buddies, ghost Raj will help guide you through the forest.
- Sheldon
I believe that, uh, we just killed a dragon. While the others pillage the corpse, I lead you to a secluded area where I attempt to remove your leather armour. (Rolls dice) It comes off.
- Raj
I got my new bloodthirsty savage warrior who will lay waste to all who stand before him. And I had a sensible salad for lunch, so I can eat all the pizza I want.
- Lucy
I know. I have a two-year subscription to Guns & Ammo.53
- Leonard
Hey, I always did sound effects. A-A swarm of bloodthirsty bats fly through the dungeon. (Clicking sounds) Uh, uh, they attack a nearby unicorn. (Strange howl)
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S6 E23:
- Amy
No rules? We’re not gonna get drunk and have a six-way with the Blue Man Group, are we?
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.