Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
The Simpsons S4 E21, “Marge in Chains”, scores 2/5 for violence, 2/5 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 7 flagged moments in 5 themes: Sex & hookups (1); Violence & injury (2); Swearing (1); Alcohol & drugs (2); 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+Violence, fat-shaming, language in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S4 E21, "Marge in Chains", is a animation episode. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is violence & injury (moderate, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes White Blood Cell #1: (TEENAGE VOICE) Sarge, we keep getting orders to let the virus win!. Sexual content is mild but includes Homer Simpson says, "Marge, I'm gonna miss you so much. And it's not just the sex... it's also the food…". Some mild language appears — for example, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon says, "(SHUTS OFF MUSIC) No offense, but we're putting that bitch on ice". This episode includes fat-shaming — for example, Homer Simpson says, "Gotta get a juicer. Gonna drink juice, lose weight. Won't get chest pain from answering…". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Judge Snyder says, "This verdict is written on a cocktail napkin!". 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 1 moment
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Simpsons S4 E21:
- Homer Simpson
Marge, I'm gonna miss you so much. And it's not just the sex... it's also the food preparation... your skill with stains of all kinds. But mostly, I'll miss how lucky you make me feel each and every morning.
Violence & injury 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S4 E21:
White Blood Cell #1: (TEENAGE VOICE) Sarge, we keep getting orders to let the virus win!
White Blood Cell #2: Must be a school day. Lay down your arms.
Swearing 1 moment
How Swearing shows up in The Simpsons S4 E21:
- Apu Nahasapeemapetilon
(SHUTS OFF MUSIC) No offense, but we're putting that bitch on ice.
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S4 E21:
- Judge Snyder
This verdict is written on a cocktail napkin!
- Bart Simpson
Don't worry, Mom. I'll bust ya outta there just as soon as I get a cocktail dress and a crowbar.
Fat-shaming 1 moment
How Fat-shaming shows up in The Simpsons S4 E21:
- Homer Simpson
Gotta get a juicer. Gonna drink juice, lose weight. Won't get chest pain from answering the phone anymore.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.