Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Simpsons S11 E2, “Brother's Little Helper”, scores 3/5 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 4 themes: Nudity & bodies (1); Violence & injury (1); Suicide & self-harm (1); Swearing (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, language, nudity in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S11 E2, "Brother's Little Helper", 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, Groundskeeper Willie says, "(TO SKINNER) Just say the word and I'll drive this hoe in his back. I can make it look…". Violence includes Homer Simpson says, "Oh, this thing'll do anything. Watch, I'll ask it how many leagues in a furlong. No,…". Sexual content is mild but includes Bart Simpson says, "All I know is my testicles won't fit in my underwear". Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, Homer Simpson says, "Andy Dick". 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
Nudity & bodies 1 moment
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Simpsons S11 E2:
- Bart Simpson
All I know is my testicles won't fit in my underwear.
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S11 E2:
- Homer Simpson
Oh, this thing'll do anything. Watch, I'll ask it how many leagues in a furlong. No, wait... (PUNCHES BUTTONS) I'll make it say "Whatsa matta you?" in Turkish.
Suicide & self-harm 1 moment
How Suicide & self-harm shows up in The Simpsons S11 E2:
- Groundskeeper Willie
(TO SKINNER) Just say the word and I'll drive this hoe in his back. I can make it look like suicide.
Swearing 1 moment
How Swearing shows up in The Simpsons S11 E2:
- Homer Simpson
Andy Dick...
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