Content guide
Mild — okay from about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S10 E5, “The Hot Tub Contamination”, scores 1/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 1/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 10+. Leonard and Penny must separate a quarreling Sheldon and Amy when their cohabitation does not go as planned, and Sheldon threatens to break off their relationship when Amy refuses to adhere to the bathroom schedule. Also, Howard and Bernadette find unexpected guests at their house when they decide to stay home from a planned vacation.
Across the episode we counted 3 flagged moments in 2 themes: Sex & hookups (2); Alcohol & drugs (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+Sex talk, drinking, mild sexual content in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Big Bang Theory S10 E5, "The Hot Tub Contamination", 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 sex & hookups (joke or passing mention, in dialogue). Sexual content is mild but includes Howard says, "Does it sound sexy?". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Howard says, "He’s in our hot tub drinking our wine". 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 2 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Big Bang Theory S10 E5:
- Howard
Does it sound sexy?
- Sheldon
Being with Amy has awoken the sexual creature within. When I see a pretty gal walking down the street, I think, hubba hubba, like any other guy.
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S10 E5:
- Howard
He’s in our hot tub drinking our wine.
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