Content guide
Mild — okay from about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S8 E23, “The Maternal Combustion”, 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+. Personalities collide when Sheldon and Leonard's mothers finally meet. Meanwhile, Howard finally decides to "man up" and do his fair share of the housework - but not without a little help from his friends.
Across the episode we counted 3 flagged moments in 3 themes: Sex & hookups (1); Nudity & bodies (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.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Sex & hookups 1 moment
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Big Bang Theory S8 E23:
- Dr Hofstadter
Seems odd to try and impress your mother with your sexual prowess. But then, you always did have that unresolved Oedipal complex.
Nudity & bodies 1 moment
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Big Bang Theory S8 E23:
- Amy
Sure, his mom gets roses. When I want them, they’re a bouquet of severed plant genitals.
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in The Big Bang Theory S8 E23:
- Mrs Cooper
Doesn’t matter, a good Christian would’ve turned the other cheek. On the other hand, a good Texan would’ve shot her, so, I just kind of split the difference. Hey, who’s in the mood for spaghetti and hot dogs?
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