The Locomotive Manipulation
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The Big Bang Theory

Is The Big Bang Theory S7 E15 OK for kids?

The Locomotive Manipulation

Love is in the air when Sheldon and Amy join Howard and Bernadette for a trip to wine country. Meanwhile, Leonard and Penny must rush Raj's dog to the vet.

📺 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

Preview first — about 10+

The Big Bang Theory S7 E15, “The Locomotive Manipulation”, scores 1/5 for violence, 3/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+. Love is in the air when Sheldon and Amy join Howard and Bernadette for a trip to wine country. Meanwhile, Leonard and Penny must rush Raj's dog to the vet.

Across the episode we counted 6 flagged moments in 3 themes: Sex & hookups (3); Nudity & bodies (1); 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.

Watch for — every moment, theme by theme

Sex & hookups 3 moments

How Sex & hookups shows up in The Big Bang Theory S7 E15:

  • Raj Thank you. Oh, and I’d like for at least one of us to see some action, so if you guys happen to have sex, it’s cool if she stays in the room.
  • Vet It’s okay. I sleep with my dog, too. We’re not supposed to let people in back, but I think I can make an exception.
  • Penny That is the least sexy thing anyone’s ever said to me.

Nudity & bodies 1 moment

How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Big Bang Theory S7 E15:

  • Leonard Ooh, flowers and chocolates? Somebody’s trying to get me out of my panties.

Alcohol & drugs 2 moments

How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S7 E15:

  • Leonard Plus, I’m not sure it’s a great idea to take Penny to where wine comes from. What? It’s a joke. Oh, come on. We bust on each other. I wear dorky glasses, you might have a problem, it’s all for laughs.
  • Sheldon Well, if you want romance, then let’s have romance. Oh, look, there’s wine. Mmm. Grape juice that burns. Uh, now let’s gaze into each other’s eyes, hmm? You blinked. I win.

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