Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
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.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Violence & injury 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in 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 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 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 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 · You kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.