Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Simpsons S18 E4, “Treehouse of Horror XVII”, scores 3/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 1/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+.
Across the episode we counted 10 flagged moments in 3 themes: Sex & hookups (4); Violence & injury (4); 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+Violence, sex talk, drinking in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S18 E4, "Treehouse of Horror XVII", is a animation episode. Sits in the gray area mainly on violence & injury (explicit, in dialogue). Violence includes Chief Wiggum says, "Not so fast! You're wanted for the murder of Seymour Skinner". Sexual content is mild but includes Homer Simpson says, "Mmm... extra-virgin... (DROOLS)". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Homer Simpson says, "(INTRIGUED NOISE) Beer-battered Germans". 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 4 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Simpsons S18 E4:
- Homer Simpson
Mmm... extra-virgin... (DROOLS)
- Homer Simpson
You always find an excuse not to make out.
- Homer Simpson
Marge! I missed you! All this eating has put me in the mood for a little lovin'. (SEXY GROWL)
- Krusty the Clown
Ooh, here comes that sexy young garbage man.
Violence & injury 4 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S18 E4:
- Chief Wiggum
Not so fast! You're wanted for the murder of Seymour Skinner.
- Chief Wiggum
Boys, we have to assume our guns are useless. Throw 'em in the lake.
- Lisa Simpson
(SUSPICIOUS) Bart, did your mystical Jewish monster beat up those bullies?
- Chief Wiggum
Oh yeah? Why don't I just punch you in the nose, Bud?
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S18 E4:
- Homer Simpson
(INTRIGUED NOISE) Beer-battered Germans...
- Homer Simpson
(DRUNK) Bart, there's something I have to tell you father to son. I passed out on your turtle and killed it. Someday you'll thank me.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.