Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S11 E8, “The Tesla Recoil”, scores 1/5 for violence, 3/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+. Leonard and Wolowitz are furious after they learn Sheldon went to work with the military behind their backs. Also, while Bernadette is on bed rest, she asks Raj to do some digging when she suspects Ruchi is trying to steal her job.
Across the episode we counted 8 flagged moments in 2 themes: Sex & hookups (5); Swearing (3). 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, language in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Big Bang Theory S11 E8, "The Tesla Recoil", is a live-action sitcom episode. The series is known for more innuendo than the science jokes suggest, but rarely explicit. Sits in the gray area mainly on sex & hookups (moderate, in dialogue). Sexual content includes You're just saying that 'cause she's sleeping with you. Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, Thanks for coming! (door closes) That bitch. 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 5 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Big Bang Theory S11 E8:
You're just saying that 'cause she's sleeping with you.
I am not fist bumping you after we have sex.
So what did you do? What do you think I did? I made small talk for 20 minutes and had sex again.
If I do that, she's gonna confront Ruchi, and then Ruchi's gonna stop sleeping with me.
Isn't he sexy all fired up? He really gets my current alternating, if you know what I mean.
Swearing 3 moments
How Swearing shows up in The Big Bang Theory S11 E8:
Thanks for coming! (door closes) That bitch.
But if someone else does it, I can double check the crap out of it.
Damn it! Excuse us.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.