Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Simpsons S9 E4, “Treehouse of Horror VIII”, 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 4 flagged moments in 2 themes: Violence & injury (3); 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+Violence, drinking, mild language in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S9 E4, "Treehouse of Horror VIII", is a animation episode. Sits in the gray area mainly on violence & injury (explicit, in dialogue). Violence includes Homer Simpson says, "Oh Spade, why did you put Farley in charge of the bees? (TO TALL CORPSE IN FRONT OF HIM)…". Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Comic Book Guy says, "(QUICKLY) Oh, I've wasted my life". 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 3 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S9 E4:
- Homer Simpson
Oh Spade, why did you put Farley in charge of the bees? (TO TALL CORPSE IN FRONT OF HIM) Hey buddy, down in front.
- Homer Simpson
(YELLING OUT WINDOW) It's green, moron. Earth to stupid guy, hullo? (GETTING OUT OF CAR) (BUILDING ANGER SOUND) Maybe a little friendly punching will move your ass.
- Lisa Simpson
Ow! Someone just punched me in the face!
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S9 E4:
- Comic Book Guy
(QUICKLY) Oh, I've wasted my life.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.