Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Simpsons S7 E1, “Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part Two)”, scores 3/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+.
Across the episode we counted 10 flagged moments in 2 themes: Violence & injury (7); 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, mild language in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S7 E1, "Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part Two)", is a animation episode. Sits in the gray area mainly on violence & injury (explicit, in dialogue). Violence includes Homer Simpson says, "Kids! Kids! Kids! As far as Daddy's concerned, you're both potential murderers". Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Waylon Smithers says, "Wait, that was all a dream. (BRIGHTENING) Hey, then maybe I haven't become a hideous,…". 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 7 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S7 E1:
- Homer Simpson
Kids! Kids! Kids! As far as Daddy's concerned, you're both potential murderers.
- Kent Brockman
Oh, do your research, Shutton! (TO SMITHERS) Ah, Kent Brockman, Channel Six News. How does it feel to be accused of the attempted murder of your boss and mentor?
- Lisa Simpson
Well, I don't think anyone in this family is capable of attempted murder.
- Smithers's Brain
(GASPS) My gun! (SNIFFS IT) And it's been recently fired! Wait, I remember leaving the town meeting...
- Kent Brockman
And with the prime suspect cleared and found completely innocent, we must now ask ourselves: "Who could possibly be as bloodthirsty as Waylon Smithers?"
- Eddie
(BRANDISHING HIS GUN) This is your last warning about that.
- Groundskeeper Willie
It's impossible for me to fire a pistol. If you'll check me medical records, you'll see I have a cripplin' arthritis in me index fingers! Look at 'em!
Alcohol & drugs 3 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S7 E1:
- Waylon Smithers
Wait, that was all a dream. (BRIGHTENING) Hey, then maybe I haven't become a hideous, drunken wreck! (LOOKS AROUND)
- Waylon Smithers
Could I have shot Mr. Burns in a drunken rage? No. No, not me. I know in my heart I...
- Waylon Smithers
(STRUGGLING SOUNDS) (DRUNK) Out of my way. I'm in a hurry.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.