Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Simpsons S2 E13, “Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment”, scores 3/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+.
Across the episode we counted 4 flagged moments in 3 themes: Nudity & bodies (1); Violence & injury (2); Alcohol & drugs (1). 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, drinking, nudity in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S2 E13, "Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment", is a animation episode. Sits in the gray area mainly on violence & injury (moderate, in dialogue). Violence includes Cockfight Announcer says, "(THRU TV) Live from New Orleans -- this is the World Series of Cockfighting. Oh, son of…". Sexual content is mild but includes Rev. Timothy Lovejoy says, "Now today's Christian doesn't think he needs God. He thinks he's got it made. He's got…". Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Barney Gumble says, "Here, I brought some imported generic beer". 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
Nudity & bodies 1 moment
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Simpsons S2 E13:
- Rev. Timothy Lovejoy
Now today's Christian doesn't think he needs God. He thinks he's got it made. He's got his hi-fi... his boob tube... and his instant pizza pie...
Violence & injury 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S2 E13:
- Cockfight Announcer
(THRU TV) Live from New Orleans -- this is the World Series of Cockfighting. Oh, son of a gun we'll have big fun on the bayou tonight...
Boxing Announcer #1: This fight is history! Stick a fork in it, it's done. A stunning knockout by a thunderous bolo punch in the closing seconds of the twelfth round, and Drederick Tatum is the new Champion of the World!
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S2 E13:
- Barney Gumble
Here, I brought some imported generic beer.
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