Content guide
Preview first — about 12+
How I Met Your Mother S1 E16, “Cupcake”, 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 12+.
Across the episode we counted 6 flagged moments in 4 themes: Sex & hookups (2); Nudity & bodies (1); Affairs / cheating (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.
Parents need to know
Age 12+Affairs and cheating, drinking, sex talk in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that How I Met Your Mother S1 E16, "Cupcake", is a live-action sitcom episode. The series is known for built around casual sex and bar life more than any show on this shelf. Sits in the gray area mainly on affairs / cheating (moderate, in dialogue). Sexual content includes It's all taIking and no sex; They can guess your net annual income just by looking at your underwear. Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Well, at least we get free champagne. 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 How I Met Your Mother S1 E16:
It's all taIking and no sex.
All taIking and no sex.
Nudity & bodies 1 moment
How Nudity & bodies shows up in How I Met Your Mother S1 E16:
They can guess your net annual income just by looking at your underwear.
Affairs / cheating 1 moment
How Affairs / cheating shows up in How I Met Your Mother S1 E16:
Well, here's hoping he cheats on you.
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in How I Met Your Mother S1 E16:
Well, at least we get free champagne.
Dollar beer night.
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