Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
The Simpsons S12 E10, “Pokey Mom”, scores 2/5 for violence, 2/5 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 6 flagged moments in 4 themes: Sex & hookups (1); Affairs / cheating (1); Violence & injury (3); Alcohol & drugs (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 9+Violence, affairs and cheating, drinking in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S12 E10, "Pokey Mom", is a animation episode. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is violence & injury (explicit, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Marge Simpson says, "That's charming, Sardonicus, but try to use less of a stabbing action and more of a…". Sexual content is mild but includes Chief Wiggum says, "Ouch! I also like that "Sex and the City." None of those girls look like my wife.…"; Warden says, "The contestants you'll see today are actual prisoners on a break from their…". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Jack says, "Thanks, Marge. Listen, if you're done with that washing machine, can I make some booze…". 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 S12 E10:
- Chief Wiggum
Ouch! I also like that "Sex and the City." None of those girls look like my wife. (CHUCKLES)
Affairs / cheating 1 moment
How Affairs / cheating shows up in The Simpsons S12 E10:
- Warden
The contestants you'll see today are actual prisoners on a break from their telemarketing duties. Now, here comes our first outlaw!
Violence & injury 3 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S12 E10:
- Marge Simpson
That's charming, Sardonicus, but try to use less of a stabbing action and more of a brushing stroke.
- Homer Simpson
Hey, Toro! Here's something to gore!
- Homer Simpson
(STRANGLED VOICE) Not unless you think about the irony.
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S12 E10:
- Jack
Thanks, Marge. Listen, if you're done with that washing machine, can I make some booze in it?
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.