Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
The Simpsons S3 E1, “Stark Raving Dad”, scores 2/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 9+.
Across the episode we counted 4 flagged moments in 4 themes: Nudity & bodies (1); Violence & injury (1); Alcohol & drugs (1); Fat-shaming (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 9+Fat-shaming, violence, drinking in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S3 E1, "Stark Raving Dad", is a animation episode. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is violence & injury (moderate, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Lisa Simpson says, "Bart, the entire town is howling for your blood, and before I join them I have one…". Sexual content is mild but includes Waylon Smithers says, "Oh, that's Homer Simpson, sir. He's one of your boobs from Sector 7-G". Some mild language appears in the dialogue. This episode includes fat-shaming — for example, Homer Simpson says, "Oh great! And uh, try to put a good face on this. Tell them this is one of those places…". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Homer Simpson says, "(TO MICHAEL, CONDESCENDING) Isn't that cute -- he's heard of you! (TO BART) Now, make…". 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 S3 E1:
- Waylon Smithers
Oh, that's Homer Simpson, sir. He's one of your boobs from Sector 7-G.
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S3 E1:
- Lisa Simpson
Bart, the entire town is howling for your blood, and before I join them I have one question: Today is my birthday -- you promised to get me something, and... and I'm afraid to ask.
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S3 E1:
- Homer Simpson
(TO MICHAEL, CONDESCENDING) Isn't that cute -- he's heard of you! (TO BART) Now, make sure we have plenty of cold cuts, and put some beer on ice.
Fat-shaming 1 moment
How Fat-shaming shows up in The Simpsons S3 E1:
- Homer Simpson
Oh great! And uh, try to put a good face on this. Tell them this is one of those places where rich women lose weight.
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