Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Simpsons S11 E1, “Beyond Blunderdome”, scores 3/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+.
Across the episode we counted 7 flagged moments in 3 themes: Sex & hookups (1); Violence & injury (5); Suicide & self-harm (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+Suicide references, violence, sex talk in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S11 E1, "Beyond Blunderdome", is a animation episode. Sits in the gray area mainly on suicide & self-harm (explicit, in dialogue). Suicide or self-harm is raised — for example, Homer Simpson says, "(UPSET) Movies aren't stupid! They fill us with romance and hatred and revenge…". Violence includes Edward says, "(NERVOUSLY) You all saw it. He came at me with a knife, right?". Sexual content is mild but includes Homer Simpson says, "Okay, Mr. Difficult. How about a teen sex romp where you and your buddies are always…". Some mild language appears in the dialogue. 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
Sex & hookups 1 moment
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Simpsons S11 E1:
- Homer Simpson
Okay, Mr. Difficult. How about a teen sex romp where you and your buddies are always trying to get some?
Violence & injury 5 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S11 E1:
- Edward
(NERVOUSLY) You all saw it. He came at me with a knife, right?
- Sideshow Mel
No, they didn't. They attacked us in a horribly bloody battle. Remember?
- Sideshow Mel
(IMPRESSED) That digital sound really lets you hear the blood splatter.
- Homer Simpson
How did the country lose its way, Mel? When did we stop rooting for the man with the flame-thrower, or an acid-spraying gun of some kind?
- Robin
(PUNCHES BATMAN IN ARM WHILE STILL LOOKING FORWARD) Shut up!
Suicide & self-harm 1 moment
How Suicide & self-harm shows up in The Simpsons S11 E1:
- Homer Simpson
(UPSET) Movies aren't stupid! They fill us with romance and hatred and revenge fantasies. "Lethal Weapon" showed us that suicide is funny.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.