Content guide
Mild — okay from about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S7 E21, “The Anything Can Happen Recurrence”, scores 2/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 1/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 10+. When Sheldon tries to be spontaneous, it leads to unexpected friction between Penny, Amy and Bernadette. Meanwhile, Raj seeks Howard's help in preparing for a date with Emily.
Across the episode we counted 6 flagged moments in 3 themes: Sex & hookups (3); Nudity & bodies (1); Violence & injury (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+Violence, sex talk, nudity in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Big Bang Theory S7 E21, "The Anything Can Happen Recurrence", is a live-action sitcom episode. The series is known for more innuendo than the science jokes suggest, but rarely explicit. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is violence & injury (explicit, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Raj says, "Hey. Listen to this. Murder, cannibalism and satanic rituals are just a few of the…". Sexual content is mild but includes Howard says, "Let me get this straight. So, he kills this girl’s father, cuts off the guy’s face, and…"; Penny says, "But I realize they’re gluing fur everywhere except my cleavage. So, I asked the director…". 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 E21:
- Howard
Let me get this straight. So, he kills this girl’s father, cuts off the guy’s face, and is wearing it as a mask while he makes out with her.
- Howard
I’m having sex with a Catholic schoolgirl tonight.
- Amy
Because she has sex with you.
Nudity & bodies 1 moment
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Big Bang Theory S7 E21:
- Penny
But I realize they’re gluing fur everywhere except my cleavage. So, I asked the director why and he says, it’s important to the story that my boobs be the last things to turn ape.
Violence & injury 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Big Bang Theory S7 E21:
- Raj
Hey. Listen to this. Murder, cannibalism and satanic rituals are just a few of the thousand plus horrors that await.
- Howard
A straight-up gore-fest? You hate this stuff.
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