Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Simpsons S10 E1, “Lard of the Dance”, scores 2/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+.
Across the episode we counted 4 flagged moments in 3 themes: Violence & injury (2); Swearing (1); 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+Language, violence, drinking in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S10 E1, "Lard of the Dance", is a animation episode. Sits in the gray area mainly on swearing (moderate, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Groundskeeper Willie says, "All right, fine, I'll strangle ya for a while. (YELL)". Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, Seymour Skinner says, "But when you get to the trophy case, give her some cock 'n bull story. They're out for…". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Lisa Simpson says, "I don't want a date! And I don't want to wear perfume and cocktail dresses! Am I the…". 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 S10 E1:
- Groundskeeper Willie
All right, fine, I'll strangle ya for a while. (YELL)
- Homer Simpson
(STRANGLED NOISES)
Swearing 1 moment
How Swearing shows up in The Simpsons S10 E1:
- Seymour Skinner
But when you get to the trophy case, give her some cock 'n bull story. They're out for cleaning, or whatever.
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S10 E1:
- Lisa Simpson
I don't want a date! And I don't want to wear perfume and cocktail dresses! Am I the only one who just wants to play hopscotch, and bake cookies, and watch "The McLaughlin Group?"
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.