Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
The Simpsons S8 E12, “Mountain of Madness”, scores 2/5 for violence, 1/5 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 6 flagged moments in 2 themes: Violence & injury (2); Alcohol & drugs (4). 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+Violence, drinking, mild language in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S8 E12, "Mountain of Madness", is a animation episode. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is violence & injury (explicit, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Ranger says, "(TO CROWD) Okay, everybody, put on your corpse handling gloves". Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Waylon Smithers says, "You haven't been issued a map yet. When you arrive at the cabin, there will be a…". 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 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S8 E12:
- Ranger
(TO CROWD) Okay, everybody, put on your corpse handling gloves.
- C. Montgomery Burns
And to show that I'm not playing favorites, both Smithers and I will be participating. Who knows? I might be the unlucky one who gets fired. (MUTTER) Not bloody likely.
Alcohol & drugs 4 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S8 E12:
- Waylon Smithers
You haven't been issued a map yet. When you arrive at the cabin, there will be a congratulatory party with sandwiches and moderately priced champagne.
- C. Montgomery Burns
Well, I don't suppose the others will mind us starting the party early, Homie old boy. More champagne?
- Drunk Man
(SLURRING DRUNK) I was jush happy to see so many nice people...
- Ranger
Quiet, you drunk. Where's Ranger McFadden?
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.