Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Simpsons S3 E24, “Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?”, 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 8 flagged moments in 4 themes: Sex & hookups (2); Nudity & bodies (1); Violence & injury (4); 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, sex talk, drinking in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S3 E24, "Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?", is a animation episode. Sits in the gray area mainly on violence & injury (moderate, in dialogue). Violence includes C. Montgomery Burns says, "Ah, Simpson, you big virile son-of-a- gun. How would you like a check for two-thousand…". Sexual content is mild but includes Waylon Smithers says, "One of your cabbage heads from Sector 7-G. Take a look at this sperm sample from his…"; Lenny Leonard says, "Yeah. (BEAT) Hey, Homer, can I borrow your underwear?". Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Homer Simpson says, "(FINISHING BEER) I think I'm gonna take a walk". 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 2 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Simpsons S3 E24:
- Waylon Smithers
One of your cabbage heads from Sector 7-G. Take a look at this sperm sample from his recent physical.
- Waylon Smithers
Now, compare this with a normal sperm sample.
Nudity & bodies 1 moment
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Simpsons S3 E24:
- Lenny Leonard
Yeah. (BEAT) Hey, Homer, can I borrow your underwear?
Violence & injury 4 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S3 E24:
- C. Montgomery Burns
Ah, Simpson, you big virile son-of-a- gun. How would you like a check for two-thousand dollars?
- Bart Simpson
I think we should get a machine gun. We could use it to hunt game, spell out things, or ring in the new year!
- HERB
I'm sorry, Homer. But I'm still mad at you. Every word you say just makes me want to punch you in the face.
- Homer Simpson
What do I get? What do I get? It's not another punch in the face is it? Because if it is, I don't want it.
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S3 E24:
- Homer Simpson
(FINISHING BEER) I think I'm gonna take a walk.
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