Content guide
Usually fine — about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S8 E21, “The Communication Deterioration”, scores 1/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 1/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 1/5 — Usually fine — about 10+. When Raj is asked to create a message in case a NASA mission discovers alien life, the guys fight over what he should do. Also, Penny is torn between auditioning for a movie or keeping her successful pharmaceutical sales job.
Across the episode we counted 5 flagged moments in 2 themes: Nudity & bodies (1); Alcohol & drugs (4). 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.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Nudity & bodies 1 moment
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Big Bang Theory S8 E21:
- Howard
The plaque they sent up on the Pioneer probe had a drawing of a naked man and woman on it.
Alcohol & drugs 4 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S8 E21:
- Howard
I am making molecular cocktails. This sphere is actually a cosmopolitan.
- Bernadette
I think I’ll have a beer.
- Howard
Well, Raj and I always talked about learning how to make cocktails like this together, so I taught myself and I’m putting this on Instagram so he can see it and feel like a turd. Say cheese.
- Bernadette
Don’t take this the wrong way, but how many of these little booze balls have you had?
Watch With The Kids · You kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.