Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
The Simpsons S4 E8, “New Kid on the Block”, scores 2/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 1/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 9+.
Across the episode we counted 6 flagged moments in 3 themes: Sex & hookups (2); Violence & injury (1); Alcohol & drugs (3). 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+Sex talk, violence, drinking in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S4 E8, "New Kid on the Block", is a animation episode. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is sex & hookups (moderate, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Bart Simpson says, "As usual. A knife-wielding maniac has shown us the way". Sexual content is mild but includes Host says, "O.K., Ron, which one of our girls said the following about you: "He looked so sexy, I…". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Homer Simpson says, "(THINKS) Oh, wait a minute, actually, a woman is more like a 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
Sex & hookups 2 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Simpsons S4 E8:
- Host
O.K., Ron, which one of our girls said the following about you: "He looked so sexy, I hoped we would have sex."
- Homer Simpson
Right. Me neither. (BEAT) We're talkin' about sex, right?
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S4 E8:
- Bart Simpson
As usual. A knife-wielding maniac has shown us the way.
Alcohol & drugs 3 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S4 E8:
- Homer Simpson
(THINKS) Oh, wait a minute, actually, a woman is more like a beer!
- Mrs. Powers
But it says "good for one free beer at Moe's." This is Moe's Tavern, isn't it?
- Barney Gumble
(SHAKING HIS HEAD) What kind of pathetic drunk do you take me for? (GASP) Somebody spilled beer in this ashtray. (SLURPS IT, THEN SIGHS)
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.