Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Simpsons S17 E2, “The Girl Who Slept Too Little”, scores 3/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+.
Across the episode we counted 11 flagged moments in 5 themes: Sex & hookups (2); Violence & injury (1); Suicide & self-harm (1); Swearing (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.
Parents need to know
Age 10+Suicide references, language, sex talk in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S17 E2, "The Girl Who Slept Too Little", 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, "I think they killed each other. You know, one of those murder-suicide deals. (SIPS COFFEE)". Violence includes 2-Year-Old Bart: (TODDLER STRANGLED NOISES). Sexual content is mild but includes Lisa Simpson says, "Can I sleep with you guys tonight?". Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, Ned Flanders says, "It's seven a.m. What are they cock-a-doodily-doin'?". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Marge Simpson says, "So that's why I've been smelling margaritas at three a.m". 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 2 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Simpsons S17 E2:
- Lisa Simpson
Can I sleep with you guys tonight?
- Lisa Simpson
But wait. How am I supposed to sleep with that spooky cemetery outside my window?
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S17 E2:
2-Year-Old Bart: (TODDLER STRANGLED NOISES)
Suicide & self-harm 1 moment
How Suicide & self-harm shows up in The Simpsons S17 E2:
- Homer Simpson
I think they killed each other. You know, one of those murder-suicide deals. (SIPS COFFEE)
Swearing 5 moments
How Swearing shows up in The Simpsons S17 E2:
- Ned Flanders
It's seven a.m. What are they cock-a-doodily-doin'?
Alexander Graham Bell Hologram: Read the patent number, bitch!
- Homer Simpson
Flanders, I can't listen to your crap before my coffee.
- Groundskeeper Willie
(NOT SEEING BILLY) All I see is an empty grave. Why don't you fill it, ya lazy bastard?
- Chief Wiggum
Okay, this is it, Clancy. No squad car, no backup, legs cramping in fear, sweat in my eyes and groin... I'd better get outta this damn cop uniform before someone takes a shot at me.
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S17 E2:
- Marge Simpson
So that's why I've been smelling margaritas at three a.m.
- Homer Simpson
Hey, I love waking up drunk in the morning.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.