Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S9 E16, “The Positive Negative Reaction”, scores 2/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+. When the gang finds out about Bernadette's pregnancy, they celebrate by singing karaoke. Also, Bernadette is concerned when Wolowitz freaks out over her pregnancy announcement, and Wolowitz is convinced he must make more money to provide for the baby.
Across the episode we counted 10 flagged moments in 5 themes: Sex & hookups (1); Nudity & bodies (1); Violence & injury (2); Swearing (2); 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.
Parents need to know
Age 10+Language, drinking, violence in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Big Bang Theory S9 E16, "The Positive Negative Reaction", 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 swearing (moderate, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Sheldon says, "Forget helium. The real superfluid is the fruit punch in this mug. Reminds me of my…". Sexual content is mild but includes Raj says, "Groundbreaking revelations, tropical drinks. Tell me this isn’t like the best episode of…"; Howard says, "I love you. Mmm. And I’m not just saying that because your breasts are gonna get bigger". Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, Bernadette says, "Easy for you to say, skinny bitch. Sorry, hormones". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Howard says, "Okay, how about this for an invention, slightly bigger cocktail umbrellas". 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 1 moment
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Big Bang Theory S9 E16:
- Raj
Groundbreaking revelations, tropical drinks. Tell me this isn’t like the best episode of Sex and the City.
Nudity & bodies 1 moment
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Big Bang Theory S9 E16:
- Howard
I love you. Mmm. And I’m not just saying that because your breasts are gonna get bigger.
Violence & injury 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Big Bang Theory S9 E16:
- Sheldon
Forget helium. The real superfluid is the fruit punch in this mug. Reminds me of my daddy’s secret don’t tell mama juice.
- Sheldon
And stronger. Who wants to see me beat up the bartender?
Swearing 2 moments
How Swearing shows up in The Big Bang Theory S9 E16:
- Bernadette
Easy for you to say, skinny bitch. Sorry, hormones.
- Howard
Damn. What is it?
Alcohol & drugs 4 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S9 E16:
- Howard
Okay, how about this for an invention, slightly bigger cocktail umbrellas.
- Howard
Maybe that’s an idea, guidance systems for drunk people.
- Raj
Even drunk, he’s still smarter than all of us.
- Amy
He used a period instead of a question mark. He’s so wasted.
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