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Is simpsons S9 E4 OK for kids?

Treehouse of Horror VIII

📺 Where to watch

Netflix, HBO or Disney+ — catalogs differ by country.

🛒 Where to buy

Digital seasons or a box set to keep.

Content guide

👊 Violence
💋 Sex
🙊 Language
⭐ Overall

Preview first — about 10+

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.

Watch for — every moment, theme by theme

Violence & injury 3 moments

How Violence & injury shows up in 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 simpsons S9 E4:

  • Comic Book Guy (QUICKLY) Oh, I've wasted my life.

Watch With The Kids · You kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.