Content guide
Preview first — about 12+
How I Met Your Mother S5 E9, “Slapsgiving 2: Revenge of the Slap”, scores 2/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 12+.
Across the episode we counted 10 flagged moments in 2 themes: Violence & injury (4); Swearing (6). 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+Language, violence, mild violence in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that How I Met Your Mother S5 E9, "Slapsgiving 2: Revenge of the Slap", 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 swearing (moderate, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Three, we're going to tie Barney to this chair, which shall henceforth be referred to as…. Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, You son of a 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
Violence & injury 4 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in How I Met Your Mother S5 E9:
Three, we're going to tie Barney to this chair, which shall henceforth be referred to as the slapping throne.
In fact, I want to study slapping under your tutelage.
I've never slapped Barney above the waist.
- CHORUS
(SINGING) You just got slapped across the face, my friend ANNOUNCER: For kids of all ages.
Swearing 6 moments
How Swearing shows up in How I Met Your Mother S5 E9:
You son of a bitch.
Damn it, you know, why didn't I just listen to the prerecorded voice of former Mayor Ed Koch reminding me to take my belongings? No, Marshall, you don't understand.
Robin and I went to the Port Authority Lost and Found, and there, sitting in their fridge ROBIN: Marshall Eriksen, - is this your turkey? - Yes! That's my turkey! Come here, you handsome little bastard!
Damn straight.
Hell, I haven't even seen a wedding photo.
This is basically hell on Earth.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.