Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
Friends S8 E15, “The Birthing Video”, scores 1/5 for violence, 3/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+.
Across the episode we counted 11 flagged moments in 5 themes: Sex & hookups (4); Nudity & bodies (2); Porn / strippers / sex work (2); Suicide & self-harm (1); Alcohol & drugs (2). 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
Sex & hookups 4 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in Friends S8 E15:
- More trying-to-get-pregnant sex scheduling.
- Joey
No, I’m not sleeping with your friend Jane again.
- Chandler
Well, I’m not really in a sexy mood right now.
- Ross
Hey, whatever it is, I am sure it has happened to me. Y’know, actually once—once I got dumped during sex.
Nudity & bodies 2 moments
How Nudity & bodies shows up in Friends S8 E15:
- Chandler
You know, it haunts me? Up ‘til now, the worst thing I ever saw, was my father doing tequila shots off the naked houseboy. After this, I would gladly make that my screensaver!
- Chandler
Oh, great. We have to watch him do yoga in his underwear, but for this he closes the drapes!
Porn / strippers / sex work 2 moments
How Porn / strippers / sex work shows up in Friends S8 E15:
- Chandler
‘Candy and Cookie?’ Monica got me porn?!
- Chandler
Worst porn ever! Worst porn ever! (Chandler starts to press buttons on the remote control, frantically.)
Suicide & self-harm 1 moment
How Suicide & self-harm shows up in Friends S8 E15:
- Phoebe
Well, I think my mother was too busy planning her suicide to provide saltwater treats. (Ross hands her one) Thank you! So what, you’re just never going to tell her?
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in Friends S8 E15:
- Phoebe
Hey, buddy. How’s my favorite dog, huh? How’s my favorite dog? (the dog doesn’t move) You’re subdued. (to Joey) Did you give him a beer?
- Ross
And you thought she was going to be in our way! So, why don’t you, uh, open the champagne, and I’ll be right back. I’ve got a surprise for you.
Watch With The Kids · You kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.