Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
simpsons S9 E16, “Dumbbell Indemnity”, 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 10 flagged moments in 2 themes: Violence & injury (3); Alcohol & drugs (7). 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 E16:
- Homer Simpson
(MURDEROUSLY) You!
- Moe Szyslak
Ukulele, heh... pineapples... beach pistol... scandalously revealing thong...
- Bart Simpson
(STRANGLED NOISES) Guard! Guard!
Alcohol & drugs 7 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in simpsons S9 E16:
- Moe Szyslak
Hey! Hey! Sabu! Ah, I need another magnum of your best champagne, here, uh? And bring us the finest food you got, stuffed with the second finest.
- Moe Szyslak
C'mon, Homer! I'm one of your dearest friends! When everybody said you were too drunk to drive that time, who gave you your keys?
- Lou
(HOLDING A MARGARITA) Oo-hoo-hoo... that's sweet.
- Renee
Oh, honey, this whole evening was so wonderful. Except when that drunken cop started firing at those seagulls.
- Barney Gumble
Moe! Homer! (SCREAMS) The booze!
- Homer Simpson
Ohh, I could never stay mad at you, Moe. (SINCERELY) After all, (TEARFULLY) you get me drunk.
- Lenny Leonard
Moe, another beer down here!
Watch With The Kids · You kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.