Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Simpsons S4 E17, “Last Exit to Springfield”, scores 3/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+.
Across the episode we counted 7 flagged moments in 3 themes: Violence & injury (2); Swearing (2); 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 10+Violence, drinking, language in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S4 E17, "Last Exit to Springfield", is a animation episode. Sits in the gray area mainly on violence & injury (explicit, in dialogue). Violence includes C. Montgomery Burns says, "(EVILLY) Goodbye, Springfield. From hell's heart I stab at thee!". Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, C. Montgomery Burns says, "Oooo, look at him strutting around like he's cock of the walk. Well, let me tell you,…". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Senator Mendoza says, "My friends. Tonight, we unveil my most diabolical creation.... "Swank." (PICKING UP…". 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
Violence & injury 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S4 E17:
- C. Montgomery Burns
(EVILLY) Goodbye, Springfield. From hell's heart I stab at thee!
- Homer Simpson
Ya know, I think you're right. First thing tomorrow morning, I'm gonna punch Lenny in the back of the head.
Swearing 2 moments
How Swearing shows up in The Simpsons S4 E17:
- C. Montgomery Burns
Oooo, look at him strutting around like he's cock of the walk. Well, let me tell you, Homer Simpson is cock of nothing. Why you and I can run this plant ourselves.
- Receiver
Whoa! What the hell?
Alcohol & drugs 3 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S4 E17:
- Senator Mendoza
My friends. Tonight, we unveil my most diabolical creation.... "Swank." (PICKING UP VIAL) Ten times more addictive than marijuana.
- Carl Carlson
All right, all right, but seriously, we have to vote on Burns' new contract. It's basically the same deal, except we get a free keg of beer for our meetings.
- Lenny Leonard
(RAISING BEER GLASS) So long dental plan!
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.