The Positive Negative Reaction
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The Big Bang Theory

Is The Big Bang Theory S9 E16 OK for kids?

The Positive Negative Reaction

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.

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Content guide

👊 Violence
💋 Sex
🙊 Language
⭐ Overall

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.

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.

What to watch in The Big Bang Theory · Season 9 guide

Watch With The Kids · You kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.