Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
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.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Sex & hookups 1 moment
How Sex & hookups shows up in 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 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 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 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 simpsons S4 E21:
- Homer Simpson
Gotta get a juicer. Gonna drink juice, lose weight. Won't get chest pain from answering the phone anymore.
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