Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Simpsons S12 E18, “Trilogy of Error”, 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 7 flagged moments in 2 themes: Violence & injury (5); 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 E18, "Trilogy of Error", is a animation episode. Sits in the gray area mainly on violence & injury (explicit, in dialogue). Violence includes Chief Wiggum says, "Attempted murder? (THREATENING) You'll burn for this. Burn in jail". Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Homer Simpson says, "Well, let's put him to the test. (TO ROBOT) Me love beer". 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 5 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S12 E18:
- Chief Wiggum
Attempted murder? (THREATENING) You'll burn for this. Burn in jail.
- Homer Simpson
Well, I really shouldn't, what with my massive blood loss and all... (LOOKING AT THUMB) Although I do like the occasional beer...
- Lou
Hey Chief, can I hold my gun sideways? It looks so cool.
- Chief Wiggum
Okay, drop the knife, Stabatha. I-- (SEES THE BOYS AND THE FIREWORKS) Great Grucci's ghost! We've uncovered a hard-core cracker house.
- Fat Tony
Gentlemen, remove your guns from your holsters.
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S12 E18:
- Homer Simpson
Well, let's put him to the test. (TO ROBOT) Me love beer.
- Linguo
"I love beer."
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