Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Simpsons S11 E5, “E-I-E-I-(Annoyed Grunt)”, 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 11 flagged moments in 4 themes: Sex & hookups (1); Violence & injury (5); Suicide & self-harm (1); 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 10+Drinking, suicide references, violence in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S11 E5, "E-I-E-I-(Annoyed Grunt)", is a animation episode. Sits in the gray area mainly on alcohol & drugs (explicit, in dialogue). Suicide or self-harm is raised — for example, Homer Simpson says, "(DISTRAUGHT) Oh, you're right. This farm's hopeless. Why didn't I listen to those inbred…". Violence includes Colonel says, "(DRAWING GUN) Well, at least let me shoot it into smaller pieces for you, madam". Sexual content is mild but includes COLONEL'S WIFE says, "(SEXY STRETCHING SOUNDS)". Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Homer Simpson says, "One hundred and... (TRYING TO SUPPRESS ECSTASY SOUNDS, THEN) May I speak to my family…". 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 E5:
- COLONEL'S WIFE
(SEXY STRETCHING SOUNDS)
Violence & injury 5 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S11 E5:
- Colonel
(DRAWING GUN) Well, at least let me shoot it into smaller pieces for you, madam.
- Marge Simpson
It certainly is. (PULLS PIES OUT OF THE CAR) Why don't you put down your gun and have a slice?
- Zorro
(PUNCHES AIR WITH FIST) Yes!
- Moe Szyslak
Yeah, I ain't never been slapped with no duelin' glove before, either.
- Homer Simpson
Oh, honey, I had the worst nightmare. This glove kept slapping people and I was getting blamed.
Suicide & self-harm 1 moment
How Suicide & self-harm shows up in The Simpsons S11 E5:
- Homer Simpson
(DISTRAUGHT) Oh, you're right. This farm's hopeless. Why didn't I listen to those inbred hicks? I guess I'll just go hang myself in the barn.
Alcohol & drugs 4 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S11 E5:
- Homer Simpson
One hundred and... (TRYING TO SUPPRESS ECSTASY SOUNDS, THEN) May I speak to my family for a moment?
- Lisa Simpson
I'll weed the floor.
- Moe Szyslak
Hey, a duel? I, ah-- Isn't that a little extreme? Here, here, have a free beer. (GIVES HIM ONE)
- Homer Simpson
(SURPRISED) Really? But you've never given anyone a free beer.
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