Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S11 E2, “2. The Retraction Reaction”, scores 1/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+. Leonard angers the university – and the entire physics community – after he gives an embarrassing interview. Also, Amy and Bernadette bond over having to hide their success from Sheldon and Howard.
Across the episode we counted 7 flagged moments in 2 themes: Swearing (3); 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
Swearing 3 moments
How Swearing shows up in The Big Bang Theory S11 E2:
" He said that to your face? What a dick.
The more I told him about my lab, the pissier he got.
Damn right it is; I came up with it.
Alcohol & drugs 4 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S11 E2:
(clears throat) You were drinking water instead of wine.
Isn't that just vodka with blue dye in it? You-- first, physics, now Romulan ale.
Your lives are not wasted.
Are we running there? Because watching drunk Sheldon run would be the highlight of my life.
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