Content guide
Mild — okay from about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S10 E14, “The Emotion Detection Automation”, 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+. Sheldon beta tests an MIT invention after hearing it can help him read people's emotions. Also, Leonard can't hide his feelings when Penny announces her brother is coming to town and Raj invites his ex-girlfriends over to give him dating advice.
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 E14, "The Emotion Detection Automation", 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 (moderate, in dialogue). Sexual content is mild but includes Sheldon says, "Of course you’re fine. Not every member of a species finds a mate. Sir Isaac Newton died…". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Leonard says, "Fine. You invited your drug dealer brother to stay with us for God knows how long and…". 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 E14:
- Sheldon
Of course you’re fine. Not every member of a species finds a mate. Sir Isaac Newton died a virgin, look at the contributions he made.
- Raj
I’m not a virgin, Sheldon.
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S10 E14:
- Leonard
Fine. You invited your drug dealer brother to stay with us for God knows how long and didn’t bother to ask me first.
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