Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Simpsons S15 E21, “Bart-Mangled Banner”, scores 2/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+.
Across the episode we counted 7 flagged moments in 4 themes: Violence & injury (2); Suicide & self-harm (1); Swearing (2); 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+Suicide references, language, violence in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S15 E21, "Bart-Mangled Banner", is a animation episode. Sits in the gray area mainly on suicide & self-harm (explicit, in dialogue). Suicide or self-harm is raised — for example, Homer Simpson says, "Oh, what's the use? Even if they pick us up, we'll go back to jail 'cause they think we…". Violence is mild but includes Swat Team Leader says, "(BRANDISHING GUN) Simpsons, you're under arrest for the violation of the Government…". Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, Marge Simpson says, "When we explain our side of the story, the hate calls will end. I won't have to hear…". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Carl Carlson says, "Goodbye, Homer. I can't get drunk and vomit next to a guy I don't respect". 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 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S15 E21:
- Swat Team Leader
(BRANDISHING GUN) Simpsons, you're under arrest for the violation of the Government Knows Best Act.
- Drederick Tatum
(PUNCHES HIM) That was for Dr. King.
Suicide & self-harm 1 moment
How Suicide & self-harm shows up in The Simpsons S15 E21:
- Homer Simpson
Oh, what's the use? Even if they pick us up, we'll go back to jail 'cause they think we hate America. I don't want to end up like Elmo, hanging himself in prison.
Swearing 2 moments
How Swearing shows up in The Simpsons S15 E21:
- Marge Simpson
When we explain our side of the story, the hate calls will end. I won't have to hear "suck my such and such" or "hell this" and "bitch that..."
- Dr. Julius Hibbert
Welcome to Hell...man Avenue Medical Plaza.
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S15 E21:
- Carl Carlson
Goodbye, Homer. I can't get drunk and vomit next to a guy I don't respect.
- Bill O' Rights
(DRUNK) What I do? What I do?
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.