Content guide
Mild — okay from about 10+
The Big Bang Theory S12 E12, “The Propagation Proposition”, scores 1/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 10+. Penny's ex-boyfriend, Zack, and his wife want a baby, but when Zack is infertile, they ask Leonard for help. Also, Koothrappali attempts to mend things with his ex-fiancée, Anu.
Across the episode we counted 5 flagged moments in 2 themes: Sex & hookups (2); Alcohol & drugs (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, drinking, mild language in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Big Bang Theory S12 E12, "The Propagation Proposition", 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 Just because I slept with your wife doesn't mean you get to sleep with mine. Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — " I have a bottle of champagne for you. 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 S12 E12:
Just because I slept with your wife doesn't mean you get to sleep with mine.
Really? So you'd be okay if someone wanted to use Sheldon as their sperm donor? Oh, absolutely not.
Alcohol & drugs 3 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Big Bang Theory S12 E12:
" I have a bottle of champagne for you.
Amy got drunk and kept telling us that Sheldon's chest is smooth like a porpoise.
Uh, okay, well, how is that different than what you're doing? Hmm? Worried that you wasted so many years dating the wrong people, and now, you're just looking for a shortcut.
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