Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
simpsons S16 E18, “A Star Is Torn”, scores 3/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+.
Across the episode we counted 8 flagged moments in 3 themes: Sex & hookups (1); Violence & injury (5); 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
Sex & hookups 1 moment
How Sex & hookups shows up in simpsons S16 E18:
- Carl Carlson
(IMPRESSED) Questioning the kid's sexuality -- well done.
Violence & injury 5 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in simpsons S16 E18:
- Lisa Simpson
So I took a stab at writing my own song. Something that expresses what's really in my heart.
- Homer Simpson
Good job, sweetie. Every time you hit that note, I'll shoot a glass with my BB gun.
- Lisa Simpson
(SIGHS) There's no way I'm gonna beat her.
- Homer Simpson
(SWEET) Is that green enough for you, sweetie? (MENACING) 'Cause I can make it greener... (PUNCHES FIST IN PALM)
- TEENAGE P.A.
(BEING STRANGLED NOISES)
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in simpsons S16 E18:
- Dewey Largo
When she sings a C, it's a C! (BITTERLY) Unlike a certain glee club I've wasted my life on!
- Homer Simpson
Don't lose hope, sweetie. I'm gonna write you a song so great, you can't lose. And that's not just the beer talking. (POINTS TO CHEST) Your father's in here too.
Watch With The Kids · You kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.