Content guide
Skip for under 13
The Big Bang Theory S7 E18, “The Mommy Observation”, scores 3/5 for violence, 4/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 4/5 — Skip for under 13. When Sheldon visits his Mom in Houston, he is forced to confront a new reality. Meanwhile, Raj's 'Murder Mystery' party starts some fights within the gang.
Across the episode we counted 15 flagged moments in 4 themes: Sex & hookups (3); Nudity & bodies (3); Violence & injury (6); Alcohol & drugs (3). 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 13+Violence, nudity, drinking in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Big Bang Theory S7 E18, "The Mommy Observation", is a live-action sitcom episode. The series is known for more innuendo than the science jokes suggest, but rarely explicit. Driven by violence & injury (explicit, in dialogue), with nudity & bodies alongside it. Violence includes Raj says, "He’s been murdered by someone in this room". Sexual content is explicit — for example, Howard says, "While you confront your mother about her sex life? I’d rather go back to that bar in…"; Sheldon says, "I beg to differ. I used to live in those genitals. And if someone wants to move into my…". Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Penny says, "Ooh, I’m gonna check the fridge, and see if there are any clues inside a beer". 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 3 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Big Bang Theory S7 E18:
- Howard
While you confront your mother about her sex life? I’d rather go back to that bar in ass-less chaps.
- Sheldon
And of those few months, how long have you been a demented sex pervert?
- Raj
I’m not pouting, I’m brooding. Which is how sexy men pout.
Nudity & bodies 3 moments
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Big Bang Theory S7 E18:
- Sheldon
I beg to differ. I used to live in those genitals. And if someone wants to move into my old room, I should at least get a vote.
- Sheldon
I saw my mommy with a naked man and she was trying to be a mommy again.
- Sheldon
I saw you having naked sex.
Violence & injury 6 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Big Bang Theory S7 E18:
- Raj
He’s been murdered by someone in this room.
- Raj
Welcome to another classic Koothrappali murder mystery dinner.
- Raj
You can’t leave. You’re a suspect in the mysterious murder of Stuart Bloom.
- Raj
Great, everyone’s a Byomkesh Bakshi. Now, here are some secret facts about each of you, including whether you are the murderer. Throughout the game, feel free to ask each other questions to uncover clues.
- Penny
Got it. Hey, who’s the murderer?
- Penny
Aw, Stuart. Now I feel bad for murdering you.
Alcohol & drugs 3 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S7 E18:
- Penny
Ooh, I’m gonna check the fridge, and see if there are any clues inside a beer.
- Sheldon
I’m not nearly drunk enough. Okay. Do you have any idea what it’s like to see your mother ravaging someone?
- Penny
Well, my beer isn’t flat and my rack’s not saggy. So far, the future’s great.
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