Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Simpsons S17 E20, “Regarding Margie”, 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 12 flagged moments in 4 themes: Violence & injury (2); Swearing (4); Alcohol & drugs (5); Sexual insults (1). 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+Language, sexual insults, drinking in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S17 E20, "Regarding Margie", is a animation episode. Sits in the gray area mainly on swearing (moderate, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Marge Simpson says, "(WEAK) My head feels like it was punched by a boxing man". Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, Marge Simpson says, "That's her! Don't answer it yet! I don't want that judgmental bitch in my house!". This episode includes sexual insults — for example, Ned Flanders says, "(UPBEAT) Only ten dollars to paint my curb like a common whore? Well I'm happy to pay…". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Homer Simpson says, "(LYING) On second thought, I am Brenda Wine cooler. (SNEAKY CHUCKLE)". 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 S17 E20:
- Marge Simpson
(WEAK) My head feels like it was punched by a boxing man.
- Marge Simpson
(HORRIFIED) You strangle your child?
Swearing 4 moments
How Swearing shows up in The Simpsons S17 E20:
- Marge Simpson
That's her! Don't answer it yet! I don't want that judgmental bitch in my house!
- Homer Simpson
(CHUCKLING) I do eat a lot of crap.
- Maggie Simpson
(THREE PACIFIER SUCKS)
- Good-looking Bachelor
(FREAKED OUT) Who the hell are you?
Alcohol & drugs 5 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S17 E20:
- Homer Simpson
(LYING) On second thought, I am Brenda Wine cooler. (SNEAKY CHUCKLE)
- Otto Mann
(OFFENDED) Whoa, I may be wasted, but I still care about the safety of these kids.
Twin Guy #1: (ROMANTIC) Would you lovely ladies care to join us for some champagne?
- Homer Simpson
Uh, yeah. I started when you were in the hospital. I was so worried. Recently I tried this thing called "beer." And...
- Marge Simpson
(GASP) I remember everything -- you get drunk all the time!
Sexual insults 1 moment
How Sexual insults shows up in The Simpsons S17 E20:
- Ned Flanders
(UPBEAT) Only ten dollars to paint my curb like a common whore? Well I'm happy to pay for a three-digit spray! (PAYS THEM) Tell you what, I'll give you another hundred if you paint my garage!
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.