Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
The Simpsons S3 E3, “When Flanders Failed”, scores 1/5 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 1 flagged moments in 1 themes: 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 9+Drinking, mild language in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S3 E3, "When Flanders Failed", is a animation episode. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is alcohol & drugs (moderate, in dialogue). Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Ned Flanders says, "(CHUCKLING) Why Homer, you silly goose! The weed whacker's just for the edges! You're…". 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
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S3 E3:
- Ned Flanders
(CHUCKLING) Why Homer, you silly goose! The weed whacker's just for the edges! You're gonna be out here all day!
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.