Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Simpsons S7 E15, “Bart the Fink”, scores 3/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+.
Across the episode we counted 6 flagged moments in 4 themes: Nudity & bodies (1); Porn / strippers / sex work (2); Violence & injury (2); 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+Strip-club and porn references, nudity, violence in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S7 E15, "Bart the Fink", is a animation episode. Sits in the gray area mainly on porn / strippers / sex work (explicit, in dialogue). Violence includes Sideshow Mel says, "But in the midst of our sorrow, we can take comfort in the fact that your elevated blood…". Sexual content is mild but includes Bart Simpson says, "And Krusty's superfluous third nipple!"; Auctioneer says, "Lot 67: 32 cartons of pornography". Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Krusty the Clown says, "Respect?! (SPITS RUDELY) What good is respect without the moolah to back it up? (SADLY)…". 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 1 moment
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Simpsons S7 E15:
- Bart Simpson
And Krusty's superfluous third nipple!
Porn / strippers / sex work 2 moments
How Porn / strippers / sex work shows up in The Simpsons S7 E15:
- Auctioneer
Lot 67: 32 cartons of pornography.
- Jasper Beardly
All I brought is a dime. I didn't know there'd be pornography.
Violence & injury 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S7 E15:
- Sideshow Mel
But in the midst of our sorrow, we can take comfort in the fact that your elevated blood alcohol level probably helped you burn up quicker.
- Bart Simpson
Well, if it'll make you feel any better, Krusty, you can punch me in the face.
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S7 E15:
- Krusty the Clown
Respect?! (SPITS RUDELY) What good is respect without the moolah to back it up? (SADLY) Everywhere I go I see teachers in Ferraris, research scientists drinking champagne.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.