Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
The Simpsons S14 E8, “The Dad Who Knew Too Little”, scores 2/5 for violence, 1/5 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 5 flagged moments in 3 themes: Sex & hookups (1); Violence & injury (1); Alcohol & drugs (3). 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+Drinking, sex talk, violence in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S14 E8, "The Dad Who Knew Too Little", is a animation episode. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is alcohol & drugs (joke or passing mention, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Colt says, "You know, you are the spitting image of the Aberdeen Strangler". Sexual content is mild but includes Homer Simpson says, "So sad, yet so sexy, yet so delicious. (DROOLING NOISE)". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Homer Simpson says, "Well... if hiring this guy will make Lisa like me again, then I'll do it! Can I get this…". 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 S14 E8:
- Homer Simpson
So sad, yet so sexy, yet so delicious. (DROOLING NOISE)
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S14 E8:
- Colt
You know, you are the spitting image of the Aberdeen Strangler.
Alcohol & drugs 3 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S14 E8:
- Homer Simpson
Well... if hiring this guy will make Lisa like me again, then I'll do it! Can I get this beer to go?
- Homer Simpson
Drunk cop? Is that you?
- Homer Simpson
Well, all the childless drunks at Moe's thought it was a great idea.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.