Content guide
Mild — okay from about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S8 E10, “The Champagne Reflection”, scores 1/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 10+. Sheldon says a tearful goodbye to "Fun with Flags." Also, Leonard, Howard and Raj look for something significant in a dead professor's research, and Bernadette is shocked to learn her co-workers' true feelings from Penny.
Across the episode we counted 5 flagged moments in 3 themes: Nudity & bodies (1); Alcohol & drugs (2); Racism & slurs (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+Racist language, drinking, nudity in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Big Bang Theory S8 E10, "The Champagne Reflection", 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 racism & slurs (explicit, in dialogue). Sexual content is mild but includes Leonard says, "Mm. I know how you feel. I spent the day throwing out a man’s entire career, and all…". Some mild language appears in the dialogue. This episode includes racism & slurs — for example, Sheldon says, "In honour of Black History Month, I portrayed George Washington Carver in a loving…". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Leonard says, "Well, but what if this was a potential breakthrough for him? What if, what if this is…". 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
Nudity & bodies 1 moment
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Big Bang Theory S8 E10:
- Leonard
Mm. I know how you feel. I spent the day throwing out a man’s entire career, and all that’s left is an old bottle of champagne and a naked lady pen that Raj took when he thought no one was looking.
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S8 E10:
- Leonard
Well, but what if this was a potential breakthrough for him? What if, what if this is the thing that would’ve finally let him open that bottle of champagne?
- Raj
Maybe he didn’t know what to pair champagne with. Strawberries, caviar, oysters. All good choices. Yeah, that look right there is why people eat before they come to your parties.
Racism & slurs 2 moments
How Racism & slurs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S8 E10:
- Sheldon
In honour of Black History Month, I portrayed George Washington Carver in a loving tribute that my roommate called wildly racist.
- Sheldon
You heard him, Leonard. No, it’s not racist.
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