Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Simpsons S21 E23, “Judge Me Tender”, scores 2/5 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 4 themes: Sex & hookups (2); Violence & injury (1); Swearing (5); Alcohol & drugs (3). 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, language, drinking in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S21 E23, "Judge Me Tender", is a animation episode. Sits in the gray area mainly on violence & injury (explicit, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Dr. Nick Riviera says, "Can I have another corpse?". Sexual content is mild but includes Homer Simpson says, "That was awesome. I feel like the Tiger Woods of sex". Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, Ron Finkelsteinberg says, ""Fix Andy Dick..."". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Homer Simpson says, "You can't close! I'll have to go home and drink better beer at half the price in natural…". 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 S21 E23:
- Homer Simpson
That was awesome. I feel like the Tiger Woods of sex.
- Marge Simpson
(SEXY) In the mood for another round? (GIGGLES)
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S21 E23:
- Dr. Nick Riviera
Can I have another corpse?
Swearing 5 moments
How Swearing shows up in The Simpsons S21 E23:
- Ron Finkelsteinberg
"Fix Andy Dick..."
- Moe Szyslak
TV, huh? That crap still on?
- Grampa Simpson
Sure is hell to have your husband around all the time, ain't it?
- Marge Simpson
At least in Hell the heat still works.
- Moe Szyslak
Die, ya bastard!
Alcohol & drugs 3 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S21 E23:
- Homer Simpson
You can't close! I'll have to go home and drink better beer at half the price in natural lighting!
- Ron Finkelsteinberg
…"Old People Try to Figure Out Computers," "American Idol," "Dancing With Cars of the Stars," "America's Drunkest Nobody," "Let's Make a Veal..."
- Barney Gumble
To a drunk man that's a yes!
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.