Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
simpsons S16 E12, “Goo Goo Gai Pan”, scores 3/5 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 9 flagged moments in 4 themes: Affairs / cheating (2); Violence & injury (2); Swearing (3); 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
Affairs / cheating 2 moments
How Affairs / cheating shows up in simpsons S16 E12:
- Adoption Affairs Office
- ADOPTION AFFAIRS OFFICE: Int. adoption affairs office - cONTINUOUS
Violence & injury 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in simpsons S16 E12:
- Madam Wu
These are the famous Shaolin Temple monks. They pursue spiritual peace through mastery of bare-fisted murder.
- Homer Simpson
(AD LIB SCREAMS, GETTING PUNCHED NOISES)
Swearing 3 moments
How Swearing shows up in simpsons S16 E12:
- Mr. Zhao
Of course. The Chinese government only allows wholesome, married couples to adopt. No "hen without cock." I apologize if that is a double-entendre in your language. It is not in ours.
- Bart Simpson
What the hell's menopause?
- Homer Simpson
Wow, it makes the Lincoln Memorial look like crap.
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in simpsons S16 E12:
- Homer Simpson
(EXPLAINING, AS IF TO CHILD) Son, menopause is when the stork that brings babies gets shot by drunken hunters.
- Homer Simpson
I was this woman's husband for a few days, in name only, and beer will soon obliterate that memory. But I don't think this baby could find any greater love on your planet or ours.
Watch With The Kids · You kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.