Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
The Simpsons S10 E20, “The Old Man and the "C" Student”, scores 1/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 9+.
Across the episode we counted 8 flagged moments in 3 themes: Violence & injury (1); Swearing (3); Alcohol & drugs (4). 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 9+Language, violence, drinking in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S10 E20, "The Old Man and the "C" Student", is a animation episode. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is swearing (moderate, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Chief Wiggum says, "Yes, you'll be completely above the law. Uh, women, guns, cash, uh, whatever you need --…". Some mild language appears — for example, Seymour Skinner says, "Well, just keep working. You'll prick yourself with the antidote sooner or later". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Homer Simpson says, "(TO MARGE) I've never wanted a beer worse in 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 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S10 E20:
- Chief Wiggum
Yes, you'll be completely above the law. Uh, women, guns, cash, uh, whatever you need -- it's yours.
Swearing 3 moments
How Swearing shows up in The Simpsons S10 E20:
- Seymour Skinner
Well, just keep working. You'll prick yourself with the antidote sooner or later.
- Bart Simpson
That place sucks! The nurses don't let Grampa do anything. They practically chew his food for him.
- Bart Simpson
Full speed ahead! Damn the torpedoes!
Alcohol & drugs 4 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S10 E20:
- Homer Simpson
(TO MARGE) I've never wanted a beer worse in my life.
- Marge Simpson
Are you talking to me or the beer?
- Bart Simpson
You drunk yet?
- Bart Simpson
They're not babies, Lisa. Give 'em something fun, like cigars or booze.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.