Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
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); Slut-shaming (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.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Porn / strippers / sex work 1 moment
How Porn / strippers / sex work shows up in 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 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 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.
Slut-shaming 1 moment
How Slut-shaming shows up in simpsons S8 E3:
- Lenny Leonard
Man, that tramp's got the energy of a hobo!
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