Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
The Simpsons S20 E18, “Father Knows Worst”, scores 2/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 9+.
Across the episode we counted 2 flagged moments in 2 themes: Violence & injury (1); Alcohol & drugs (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 9+Violence, drinking, mild language in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S20 E18, "Father Knows Worst", is a animation episode. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is violence & injury (moderate, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Homer Simpson says, "I'm sorry. I got carried away. From now on the only thing I'll ever do for you is…". Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Moe Szyslak says, "(SOBS LIKE TEENAGE GIRL, THEN CLEARLY SAYS) If I didn't sell booze, they probably…". 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 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S20 E18:
- Homer Simpson
I'm sorry. I got carried away. From now on the only thing I'll ever do for you is co-sign if you want a gun. But at least I made Lisa popular.
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S20 E18:
- Moe Szyslak
(SOBS LIKE TEENAGE GIRL, THEN CLEARLY SAYS) If I didn't sell booze, they probably wouldn't even come here. (SOBS SOME MORE)
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.