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Skip for under 13
The Big Bang Theory S9 E13, “The Empathy Optimisation”, scores 1/5 for violence, 4/5 for sex and 1/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 4/5 — Skip for under 13. After having to deal with a sick Sheldon, Leonard, Penny and the gang try to treat themselves to a Sheldon-free weekend.
Across the episode we counted 5 flagged moments in 3 themes: Nudity & bodies (1); Porn / strippers / sex work (2); 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.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Nudity & bodies 1 moment
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Big Bang Theory S9 E13:
- Sheldon
Well, I’ve been on a little trip myself recently. Not to Sin City but to Sincere City. Where instead of genital warts, the only growth you’ll come back with is personal growth.
Porn / strippers / sex work 2 moments
How Porn / strippers / sex work shows up in The Big Bang Theory S9 E13:
- Stripper or strip-club material shows up in the plot.
- Howard
Ooh, check out the stripper pole.
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S9 E13:
- Penny
Oh, that could be fun. But just to be clear, you mean a party bus with booze and music, right, not, like, juice boxes and video games?
- Penny
Here’s some champagne.
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