Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Simpsons S14 E13, “A Star Is Born-Again”, scores 2/5 for violence, 3/5 for sex and 1/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+.
Across the episode we counted 10 flagged moments in 4 themes: Sex & hookups (3); Nudity & bodies (3); 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 10+Drinking, sex talk, nudity in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S14 E13, "A Star Is Born-Again", is a animation episode. Sits in the gray area mainly on alcohol & drugs (explicit, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Sara Sloane says, "Rainier, you're too jealous. You beat up Jon Lovitz just because he presented me an award". Sexual content includes Reporter #1: Are you sleeping with Sara Sloane?; Lenny Leonard says, "Oh, oh, can I just push this plaster cast onto one of your boobs?". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Chief Wiggum says, "You know, I planted that crystal meth just to meet you. I was so shy". 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 3 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Simpsons S14 E13:
Reporter #1: Are you sleeping with Sara Sloane?
- Marge Simpson
Ms. Sloane, I loved you in "Sleeping with Pinocchio" and "Honey, I Scotchguarded the Kids".
- Sara Sloane
Actually, there is something. The time we've spent together has been wonderful, but... I want sex. With you.
Nudity & bodies 3 moments
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Simpsons S14 E13:
- Lenny Leonard
Oh, oh, can I just push this plaster cast onto one of your boobs?
- Sara Sloane
(TO DIRECTOR) Sam, he's got a point. Katharine Hepburn never showed her breasts.
- Sara Sloane
You're so sweet to look out for me. (SEXY) The public may not see me naked, but you just might.
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S14 E13:
- Sara Sloane
Rainier, you're too jealous. You beat up Jon Lovitz just because he presented me an award.
Alcohol & drugs 3 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S14 E13:
- Chief Wiggum
You know, I planted that crystal meth just to meet you. I was so shy.
- Luann Van Houten
Well then, I guess it's time for margaritas!
- Sara Sloane
I knew you'd say that. I need a glass of wine.
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