Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Simpsons S6 E15, “Homie the Clown”, scores 3/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+.
Across the episode we counted 8 flagged moments in 4 themes: Nudity & bodies (2); Violence & injury (2); Swearing (3); 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, language, nudity in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S6 E15, "Homie the Clown", is a animation episode. Sits in the gray area mainly on violence & injury (explicit, in dialogue). Violence includes Don Vitorio says, "I cannot do it. To murder a funnyman of such genius would be a crime. (THINKS) Tell you…". Sexual content is mild but includes Plastic Surgeon says, "Nonsense Krusty, you look at least ten years younger. Plus I did your breasts". Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, Homer Simpson says, "Uh... no. I'm going a different way than you, Dick". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Marge Simpson says, "I think I'll have some wine". 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
Nudity & bodies 2 moments
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Simpsons S6 E15:
- Plastic Surgeon
Nonsense Krusty, you look at least ten years younger. Plus I did your breasts.
- Krusty the Clown
Does anyone hear me complaining about the breasts? Ah, what's the use in hiding? I gotta go back to Springfield and face the music. Can you loan me bus fare?
Violence & injury 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S6 E15:
- Don Vitorio
I cannot do it. To murder a funnyman of such genius would be a crime. (THINKS) Tell you what, Krusty. Do for me my favorite trick where you ride the little bike through the loop, and I will let you live.
- Krusty the Clown
(SINCERELY) Look, what can I tell ya? You can't get blood from a turnip. You wanna kill me? Go ahead and kill me.
Swearing 3 moments
How Swearing shows up in The Simpsons S6 E15:
- Homer Simpson
Uh... no. I'm going a different way than you, Dick.
- Krusty the Clown
You will now go back to your hometowns and do kids' parties, swap meets, and all the other piddling crap I wouldn't touch with a ten foot clown pole.
- Homer Simpson
(GRUMBLING) Being a clown sucks.
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S6 E15:
- Marge Simpson
I think I'll have some wine.
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