Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Simpsons S12 E13, “Day of the Jackanapes”, 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 5 flagged moments in 2 themes: Violence & injury (3); Alcohol & drugs (2). 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+Violence, drinking, mild language in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S12 E13, "Day of the Jackanapes", is a animation episode. Sits in the gray area mainly on violence & injury (explicit, in dialogue). Violence includes Seymour Skinner says, "But I am a bit troubled by your constant attempts to murder people". Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Krusty the Clown says, "Over the years I've (MARIJUANA TOKING NOISE) a lot of (CARSON-LIKE) "wow," and I've…". 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
Violence & injury 3 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S12 E13:
- Seymour Skinner
But I am a bit troubled by your constant attempts to murder people.
- Sideshow Bob
Krusty, I'm so sorry about the attempted murder.
- Rainier Wolfcastle
I do nude scene, I play nerd... Don't make me punch your throat.
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S12 E13:
- Krusty the Clown
Over the years I've (MARIJUANA TOKING NOISE) a lot of (CARSON-LIKE) "wow," and I've (THRUSTING GESTURE) my share of (HOUR GLASS GESTURE) AA-OO-GAH! But there's only one thing I'm ashamed of.
- Homer Simpson
Oh, yeah, uh, I was at the flower shop today, too. Yup, gettin' drunk at the ol' flower shop.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.