Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Simpsons S8 E16, “Brother from Another Series”, 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 7 flagged moments in 2 themes: Violence & injury (6); Suicide & self-harm (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+Violence, suicide references, mild language in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S8 E16, "Brother from Another Series", is a animation episode. Sits in the gray area mainly on violence & injury (explicit, in dialogue). Suicide or self-harm is raised — for example, Sideshow Bob says, "(TURNING ON THE CHARM) I did once try to kill the world's greatest lover, but then I…". Violence includes Sideshow Bob says, "(MILD) Well, Krusty, as you may remember, after I tried to frame you for armed robbery,…". Some mild language appears in the dialogue. 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 6 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S8 E16:
- Sideshow Bob
(MILD) Well, Krusty, as you may remember, after I tried to frame you for armed robbery, I tried to murder Selma Bouvier...
- Sideshow Bob
And, whenever I could find a spare moment, I've tried to murder Bart Simpson...
- Sideshow Bob
You don't have to worry about me, brother. I'm all murdered out.
- Cecil Terwilliger
I'm aware of your felonious past, but you are still my brother. And blood is thicker than bread and water.
- Cecil Terwilliger
Plunger? Check. Hardhat? Check. (PUTS ON HARDHAT) Fifteen million dollars and a gun? (OPENS CASE) Check-mate. Goodbye, Bob.
- Sideshow Bob
("TUT-TUT") Really, Reverend, your praise is going to get me beaten up.
Suicide & self-harm 1 moment
How Suicide & self-harm shows up in The Simpsons S8 E16:
- Sideshow Bob
(TURNING ON THE CHARM) I did once try to kill the world's greatest lover, but then I realized there are laws against suicide.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.