Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
The Simpsons S12 E16, “Bye, Bye, Nerdie”, 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 3 flagged moments in 2 themes: Sex & hookups (1); Violence & injury (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 9+Violence, sex talk, mild violence in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S12 E16, "Bye, Bye, Nerdie", is a animation episode. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is violence & injury (joke or passing mention, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Nelson Muntz says, "(CONTINUES PUNCHING, NEAR TEARS) Sorry. I'm so sorry". Sexual content is mild but includes Homer Simpson says, "What can you do? Sex sells". 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 E16:
- Homer Simpson
What can you do? Sex sells.
Violence & injury 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S12 E16:
- Nelson Muntz
(CONTINUES PUNCHING, NEAR TEARS) Sorry. I'm so sorry.
- Francine's Mom
Don't worry. She'll punch herself out.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.