Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S9 E15, “The Valentino Submergence”, scores 2/5 for violence, 3/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+. Sheldon and Amy host a live Valentine's Day episode of Fun with Flags, Leonard and Penny grapple with getting older, Howard and Bernadette find a surprise in their hot tub and Raj is torn between Emily and the cute girl he met at the Comic Bookstore.
Across the episode we counted 11 flagged moments in 5 themes: Sex & hookups (5); Nudity & bodies (2); Affairs / cheating (1); Suicide & self-harm (1); Swearing (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+Nudity, suicide references, sex talk in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Big Bang Theory S9 E15, "The Valentino Submergence", is a live-action sitcom episode. The series is known for more innuendo than the science jokes suggest, but rarely explicit. Sits in the gray area mainly on nudity & bodies (explicit, in dialogue). Suicide or self-harm is raised — for example, Sheldon says, "Speaking of ending relationships, when British Honduras became Belize, they designed a…". Sexual content includes Penny says, "I’m still sleeping with you tonight"; Howard says, "To make sure it’s not dehydrated, feed him an electrolyte solution. If it’s not…". Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, Howard says, "Nice. A classic rabbit name. Peter Rabbit, Roger Rabbit. Valentino Wolowitz Rabbit. Oh,…". 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
Sex & hookups 5 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Big Bang Theory S9 E15:
- Penny
I’m still sleeping with you tonight.
- Barry
I have a fwag question. How many men did you have sex with?
- Raj
You mean the strong, sexy angel I can’t stop thinking about? Who can say?
- Penny
Now, is that a smart thing to say on a holiday that’s basically national sex night?
- Sheldon
I suppose that could be a legitimate concern in a relationship. Uh, perhaps even a, a red flag. And speaking of red flags, check out this sexy number from the former Soviet Union. Hubba, hubba.
Nudity & bodies 2 moments
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Big Bang Theory S9 E15:
- Howard
To make sure it’s not dehydrated, feed him an electrolyte solution. If it’s not responding, use a warm cloth to wash its face and genitals. Yeah.
- Penny
Yeah. No one wants to see that. Hey, how about skinny dipping at the beach?
Affairs / cheating 1 moment
How Affairs / cheating shows up in The Big Bang Theory S9 E15:
- Sheldon
You’re welcome to join us as we celebrate the timeless love affair between wind and flapping fabric.
Suicide & self-harm 1 moment
How Suicide & self-harm shows up in The Big Bang Theory S9 E15:
- Sheldon
Speaking of ending relationships, when British Honduras became Belize, they designed a new flag with a tree on it, and I would like to hang myself from that tree.
Swearing 2 moments
How Swearing shows up in The Big Bang Theory S9 E15:
- Howard
Nice. A classic rabbit name. Peter Rabbit, Roger Rabbit. Valentino Wolowitz Rabbit. Oh, look at all that chest hair and overbite. Of course you’re a Wolowitz. Son of a bitch, he bit me.
- Barry
Thwee diffewent men? Damn, girl, way to give the milk away?
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