Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
The Simpsons S11 E16, “Pygmoelian”, scores 2/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 1/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 9+.
Across the episode we counted 12 flagged moments in 4 themes: Sex & hookups (2); Nudity & bodies (1); Violence & injury (1); Alcohol & drugs (8). 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+Nudity, violence, drinking in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S11 E16, "Pygmoelian", is a animation episode. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is nudity & bodies (explicit, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Homer Simpson says, "Winslow's mangled corpse". Sexual content is mild but includes Homer Simpson says, "Gabriella's baby shower will be invaded by terrorists. With sexy results"; Dr. Velimirovic says, "Yeah, you should see his genitals. (THEN) Would you like to see them?". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Marge Simpson says, "You set off the smoke alarm to rush us to a beer festival?". 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 2 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Simpsons S11 E16:
- Homer Simpson
Gabriella's baby shower will be invaded by terrorists. With sexy results.
- Homer Simpson
Well, Sister Bernadette will leave the convent and start a softball team. With sexy results.
Nudity & bodies 1 moment
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Simpsons S11 E16:
- Dr. Velimirovic
Yeah, you should see his genitals. (THEN) Would you like to see them?
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S11 E16:
- Homer Simpson
Winslow's mangled corpse.
Alcohol & drugs 8 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S11 E16:
- Marge Simpson
You set off the smoke alarm to rush us to a beer festival?
- Homer Simpson
(CHUCKLES) I know. I'm a character. Now a little beer music to get in the mood.
- Babe Ruth
(DRUNK) You think, you think you're better than me? Huh?
- Hostess
Okay kids, who wants to see what it's like to get drunk?
- Duffman
All right, bartenders, toss your drunks.
- Titania
Ew! (TO DUFFMAN) You said if I slept with you, I wouldn't have to touch the drunk.
- Homer Simpson
(SCARED YELL TURNING TO DRUNKEN MOAN)
- Homer Simpson
...and only then do we find out that Professor Gallaway's half-sister is plotting to take over International Perfume and Wine.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.