Content guide
Preview first — about 12+
How I Met Your Mother S7 E4, “The Stinson Missile Crisis”, 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 12+.
Across the episode we counted 18 flagged moments in 5 themes: Sex & hookups (3); Nudity & bodies (4); Swearing (5); Alcohol & drugs (4); Sexual insults (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+Language, sex talk, sexual insults in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that How I Met Your Mother S7 E4, "The Stinson Missile Crisis", 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). Sexual content includes I want to have sex with her; Stinson? I saw your ad, and I'm here for my free breast-reduction consultation. Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, She's such a bitch, right? When a man loves a woman Can't keep his mind on nothin' else…. This episode includes sexual insults — for example, And that's assuming the mother of my children is just a huge slut. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — (sobbing) So, you're drunk under a desk, binge-eating stolen chocolates. 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 3 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in How I Met Your Mother S7 E4:
I want to have sex with her.
I hate to play this card but if you don't come to this class I'm withholding sex.
I realize now that it's my job for the next seven months to keep you happy, and that's why I'm no longer withholding sex.
Nudity & bodies 4 moments
How Nudity & bodies shows up in How I Met Your Mother S7 E4:
Stinson? I saw your ad, and I'm here for my free breast-reduction consultation.
Are your really large breasts making everyday tasks difficult? Oh! There's just got to be a better way! There is! I, Dr.
Barney Stinson, for a limited time only, can give you a free breast-reduction consultation.
If your giant breasts have been wronged, I can handle them it.
Swearing 5 moments
How Swearing shows up in How I Met Your Mother S7 E4:
She's such a bitch, right? When a man loves a woman Can't keep his mind on nothin' else He's so dreamy.
If your knockers are just too damn big, I can handle them it.
(chuckles fondly) What the hell's that? I was able to secure the customer database from a company that sells body glitter and high-end pasties.
Damn it! Hey.
Lily, if you don't push, I will shove this baby up your throat and pull it out of your mouth! (screams) Where the hell is Marshall?! NARRATOR: That's a crazy story, kids.
Alcohol & drugs 4 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in How I Met Your Mother S7 E4:
(sobbing) So, you're drunk under a desk, binge-eating stolen chocolates.
The wine looks good.
No, my doctor says it's okay to have a sip of wine every now and then.
How about I put on a smokin' hot dress, you slap a vest over that crime scene of a tie and we paint the town? I mean, when was the last time we got rip-roaring drunk in clothing that highlights our genders?
Sexual insults 2 moments
How Sexual insults shows up in How I Met Your Mother S7 E4:
And that's assuming the mother of my children is just a huge slut.
That slut is out there.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.