Content guide
Mild — okay from about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S8 E17, “The Colonization Application”, scores 2/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 10+. Trouble arises when Amy learns Sheldon has applied for a one-way mission to colonize Mars. Also, a trip to the pet store ends in a fight for Sheldon and Amy, Leonard surprises Penny with a very "adult" purchase, and, Raj is caught snooping in Emily's apartment.
Across the episode we counted 3 flagged moments in 2 themes: Violence & injury (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.
Parents need to know
Age 10+Violence, drinking, mild language in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Big Bang Theory S8 E17, "The Colonization Application", 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, "But remember our agreement? You can joke about murdering people, but you have to say…". Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Penny says, "This is why I’ve been saying we should keep champagne on ice". 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
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in The Big Bang Theory S8 E17:
- Raj
But remember our agreement? You can joke about murdering people, but you have to say just kidding.
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S8 E17:
- Penny
This is why I’ve been saying we should keep champagne on ice.
- Howard
Does she have any pillows or wine glasses?
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.