Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Simpsons S2 E10, “Bart Gets Hit by a Car”, scores 3/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+.
Across the episode we counted 9 flagged moments in 3 themes: Violence & injury (2); Swearing (3); Alcohol & drugs (4). 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+Violence, language, drinking in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S2 E10, "Bart Gets Hit by a Car", is a animation episode. Sits in the gray area mainly on violence & injury (explicit, in dialogue). Violence includes Homer Simpson says, "(THINKING) No I don't want any string beans either you two-timing, back-stabbing. Uh oh…". Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, C. Montgomery Burns says, "What are you looking at me like that for? (POINTING AT BART) You believed his cock and…". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — C. Montgomery Burns says, "Oh, I don't like everything about them, just their heads. (CHUCKLES) (TO HOMER) Well,…". 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 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S2 E10:
- Homer Simpson
(THINKING) No I don't want any string beans either you two-timing, back-stabbing. Uh oh I better answer. (FLATLY) No, thank you.
- C. Montgomery Burns
Why you despicable, cold-blooded monster. Regardless of what you think, we must summon help, and comfort the dear boy until an ambulance arrives.
Swearing 3 moments
How Swearing shows up in The Simpsons S2 E10:
- C. Montgomery Burns
What are you looking at me like that for? (POINTING AT BART) You believed his cock and bull story.
- Bart Simpson
I'm Bart Simpson. Who the hell are you?
- Bart Simpson
(EAGERLY) I did go away, Mom! I was miles and miles and miles away, writhing in agony in the pits of Hell.
Alcohol & drugs 4 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S2 E10:
- C. Montgomery Burns
Oh, I don't like everything about them, just their heads. (CHUCKLES) (TO HOMER) Well, would you care for some wine, old buddy?
- Homer Simpson
Mr. Burns, are you trying to get me drunk?
- Homer Simpson
Ahh, good old trustworthy beer, my love for you will never die.
- Moe Szyslak
Okay, everybody! For the next fifteen minutes, one third off on every pitcher... one per customer... domestic beer only... hey, no sharing!
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.