Content guide
Mild — okay from about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S8 E7, “The Misinterpretation Agitation”, 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+. The guys try to help Penny out of an awkward work dilemma. Meanwhile, Amy and Bernadette argue over whether or not female scientists should play up their sexuality.
Across the episode we counted 8 flagged moments in 4 themes: Sex & hookups (3); Nudity & bodies (3); Affairs / cheating (1); Violence & injury (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+Affairs and cheating, violence, nudity in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Big Bang Theory S8 E7, "The Misinterpretation Agitation", 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 affairs / cheating (moderate, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Raj says, "The gun from Hellboy?". Sexual content is mild but includes Amy says, "I just don’t think a professional woman should have to flaunt her sexuality in order to…"; Penny says, "Same as all of us, getting out of a car without underwear". 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 S8 E7:
- Amy
I just don’t think a professional woman should have to flaunt her sexuality in order to get ahead.
- Bernadette
It was fine, but you’ll be happy to know they pulled the sexy scientists article.
- Amy
I simply pointed out that they would never consider doing an article ranking male scientists on their sexuality, let alone showing them in various stages of undress.
Nudity & bodies 3 moments
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Big Bang Theory S8 E7:
- Penny
Same as all of us, getting out of a car without underwear.
- Bermadette
Speaking of underwear, I have some interesting news.
- Amy
Well, I’m really sorry, but I think it’s for the best. You want people focusing on your achievements, not staring at your breasts in some magazine.
Affairs / cheating 1 moment
How Affairs / cheating shows up in The Big Bang Theory S8 E7:
- Howard
Oh, I think I just cheated on my wife.
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in The Big Bang Theory S8 E7:
- Raj
The gun from Hellboy?
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