Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
simpsons S11 E22, “Behind the Laughter”, scores 2/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+.
Across the episode we counted 8 flagged moments in 5 themes: Porn / strippers / sex work (1); Violence & injury (1); Swearing (4); Alcohol & drugs (1); Homophobic jokes (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.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Porn / strippers / sex work 1 moment
How Porn / strippers / sex work shows up in simpsons S11 E22:
- Homer Simpson
I want to set the record straight. (DELIBERATELY, TO CAMERA) I thought the cop was a prostitute.
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in simpsons S11 E22:
- Seymour Skinner
Just try me, you... (PUNCHED) Owww.
Swearing 4 moments
How Swearing shows up in simpsons S11 E22:
- Marge Simpson
Homer kept saying he could do a more realistic family show. Finally, I said, "So, do it! Either shit (BLEEP) or get off the pot."
- Narrator
And shit (BLEEP) he did.
- Narrator
But behind the chortles, this funny fivesome was trapped in a private hell.
- Bart Simpson
(DISGRUNTLED) Dad, I've never said "Cowabunga!" in my life. Your script sucks.
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in simpsons S11 E22:
- Marge Simpson
Nobody told us how tough it is to raise kids. They almost drove me to fortified wine!
Homophobic jokes 1 moment
How Homophobic jokes shows up in simpsons S11 E22:
- Huckleberry Hound
I was so gay, but I couldn't tell anyone.
Watch With The Kids · You kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.