Content guide
Mild — okay from about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S10 E3, “The Dependence Transcendence”, scores 2/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 1/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 10+. Tensions rise when the boys struggle to complete their government project on time and Sheldon tries an energy drink to stay awake. Also, Penny and Amy go to a "party" at Bert the geologist's house, and Kooothrappali learns Bernadette's true feelings about her pregnancy when they clean out the future baby room.
Across the episode we counted 5 flagged moments in 4 themes: Nudity & bodies (1); Violence & injury (1); Alcohol & drugs (2); Racism & slurs (1). 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, racist language, violence in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Big Bang Theory S10 E3, "The Dependence Transcendence", 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 alcohol & drugs (explicit, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Bernadette says, "Well, it doubled as my dad’s office, and he was a cop, so I guess the theme was bloody…". Sexual content is mild but includes Bernadette says, "Once, I was supposed to babysit my brothers. Our neighbour found them naked in the…". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Sheldon says, "No, I know, but plenty of things are addictive after a single exposure. I mean, crack…". This episode includes racism & slurs — for example, Raj says, "Oh, come on, we could share a pretzel and get sideways glances from racist old ladies". 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
Nudity & bodies 1 moment
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Big Bang Theory S10 E3:
- Bernadette
Once, I was supposed to babysit my brothers. Our neighbour found them naked in the backyard eating crickets.
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in The Big Bang Theory S10 E3:
- Bernadette
Well, it doubled as my dad’s office, and he was a cop, so I guess the theme was bloody homicide photos.
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S10 E3:
- Sheldon
No, I know, but plenty of things are addictive after a single exposure. I mean, crack cocaine, nicotine, Pringles. You know once one pops one just can’t stop.
- Penny
Oh, I’ll have some wine and listen to people go on about crap I don’t understand. I mean, how is it any different than every single day of my life?
Racism & slurs 1 moment
How Racism & slurs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S10 E3:
- Raj
Oh, come on, we could share a pretzel and get sideways glances from racist old ladies.
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