Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
The Simpsons S6 E17, “Homer vs. Patty and Selma”, 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 4 flagged moments in 3 themes: Sex & hookups (2); Violence & injury (1); 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 9+Sex talk, drinking, violence in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S6 E17, "Homer vs. Patty and Selma", is a animation episode. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is sex & hookups (moderate, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Lender says, "(HE PUNCHES IN SOME DATA) It says here that you've been pre-declined for every major…". Sexual content is mild but includes Bart Simpson says, "What a day, eh Milhouse? The sun is out, birds are singing, bees are trying to have sex…". Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Carl Carlson says, "Homer, quit wallowing in self-pity. Pull yourself together and come get drunk with us". 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 S6 E17:
- Bart Simpson
What a day, eh Milhouse? The sun is out, birds are singing, bees are trying to have sex with them - as is my understanding...
- Homer Simpson
Oh, no wonder I didn't hear about Bart being elected world's greatest sex machine.
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S6 E17:
- Lender
(HE PUNCHES IN SOME DATA) It says here that you've been pre-declined for every major credit card.
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S6 E17:
- Carl Carlson
Homer, quit wallowing in self-pity. Pull yourself together and come get drunk with us.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.