Content guide
Mild — okay from about 10+
Seinfeld S9 E6, “The Merv Griffin Show”, scores 1/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 1/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 10+. George runs over a flock of pigeons. Jerry's new girlfriend has a toy collection. A new co-worker is freaking Elaine out. Kramer rebuilds the set of the Merv Griffin Show in his apartment.
Across the episode we counted 4 flagged moments in 2 themes: Sex & hookups (1); 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+Drinking, sex talk, mild sexual content in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that Seinfeld S9 E6, "The Merv Griffin Show", is a live-action sitcom episode. The series is known for adult premises played dry — most of it goes over younger heads. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is alcohol & drugs (joke or passing mention, in dialogue). Sexual content is mild but includes JERRY says, "Oh, the sex is wild but she's got this incredible toy collection and she won't let me…". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — JERRY says, "I'm sorry. You got any booze? Let's say you and I get ripped!". 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 1 moment
How Sex & hookups shows up in Seinfeld S9 E6:
- JERRY
Oh, the sex is wild but she's got this incredible toy collection and she won't let me near it!
Alcohol & drugs 3 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in Seinfeld S9 E6:
- JERRY
I'm sorry. You got any booze? Let's say you and I get ripped!
- GEORGE
More wine and turkey? <Pours Celia more wine>
- JERRY
So when I saw George on the street with an 18 pound turkey and a giant box of wine, I thought:
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