Content guide
Usually fine — about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S10 E1, “The Conjugal Conjecture”, scores 1/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 1/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 1/5 — Usually fine — about 10+. After Sheldon's mother and Leonard's father share an evening together, everyone deals with an awkward morning the following day. Also, Penny's family arrives for the ceremony, including her anxiety-ridden mother, Susan, and her drug dealing brother, Randall.
Across the episode we counted 5 flagged moments in 3 themes: Sex & hookups (1); Nudity & bodies (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.
Parents need to know
Age 10+Drinking, nudity, sex talk in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Big Bang Theory S10 E1, "The Conjugal Conjecture", is a live-action sitcom episode. The series is known for more innuendo than the science jokes suggest, but rarely explicit. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is nudity & bodies (explicit, in dialogue). Sexual content is mild but includes Sheldon says, "What? But he’s a mediocre academic. And according to Beverley, his sexual prowess is…"; Sheldon says, "Did that conversation include the phrase your genitals are a joy to behold?". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Wyatt says, "He was cooking and selling crystal meth, Susan, I think we can let the cigarettes slide". 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 S10 E1:
- Sheldon
What? But he’s a mediocre academic. And according to Beverley, his sexual prowess is sub-par. He’s basically Leonard with a bigger prostate.
Nudity & bodies 2 moments
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Big Bang Theory S10 E1:
- Sheldon
Did that conversation include the phrase your genitals are a joy to behold?
- Sheldon
Or what a joy it is to behold my genitals.
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S10 E1:
- Wyatt
He was cooking and selling crystal meth, Susan, I think we can let the cigarettes slide.
- Wyatt
Well, I could use another beer.
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