Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
The Simpsons S8 E3, “The Homer They Fall”, 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 9 flagged moments in 4 themes: Porn / strippers / sex work (1); Violence & injury (6); Alcohol & drugs (1); Sexual insults (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+Strip-club and porn references, sexual insults, violence in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S8 E3, "The Homer They Fall", is a animation episode. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is porn / strippers / sex work (explicit, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Dolph's Dad says, "This is for the crummy life I've had to live! (THROWS ANOTHER PUNCH)". Sexual content is mild but includes Marge Simpson says, "Celebrities at ringside tonight: star of the "McBain" action films and featured player…". Some mild language appears in the dialogue. This episode includes sexual insults — for example, Lenny Leonard says, "Man, that tramp's got the energy of a hobo!". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — LUCIUS says, "Well, the fans are weary of fights that are over before they have an opportunity to even…". 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
Porn / strippers / sex work 1 moment
How Porn / strippers / sex work shows up in The Simpsons S8 E3:
- Marge Simpson
Celebrities at ringside tonight: star of the "McBain" action films and featured player in the Hollywood prostitution scandal, Rainier Wolfcastle; TV anchorman and Springfield institution, Mr. Kent Brockman.
Violence & injury 6 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S8 E3:
- Dolph's Dad
This is for the crummy life I've had to live! (THROWS ANOTHER PUNCH)
- Moe Szyslak
Fun's over, fellas. If you're gonna beat up my friend in my bar, there's a two-drink minimum.
- Moe Szyslak
(EXCITED) There ya go! That's the spirit! Homer, I seen prizefighters couldn't take a punch half as good as you! (GETTING A BIG IDEA) Y'know, boxing might be right up your alley!
- Moe Szyslak
Okay, punching isn't your thing. But that's okay... you're not that kind of fighter. What you're gonna do is stand there while your opponent gets exhausted from overpunching.
- Bart Simpson
Way to go, Dad! Take those punches!
- Carl Carlson
Yeah, he never stops punching... 'cept to check on his bindle.
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S8 E3:
- LUCIUS
Well, the fans are weary of fights that are over before they have an opportunity to even get drunk. I just need a body who can sustain verticality for three rounds.
Sexual insults 1 moment
How Sexual insults shows up in The Simpsons S8 E3:
- Lenny Leonard
Man, that tramp's got the energy of a hobo!
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