Content guide
Skip for under 13
simpsons S22 E12, “Homer the Father”, scores 2/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 4/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 4/5 — Skip for under 13.
Across the episode we counted 11 flagged moments in 4 themes: Affairs / cheating (1); Violence & injury (3); Swearing (6); Racism & slurs (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.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Affairs / cheating 1 moment
How Affairs / cheating shows up in simpsons S22 E12:
- Sam
You were right, Dad. By not telling the teacher that Jimmy cheated on the French test, it's like I cheated.
Violence & injury 3 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in simpsons S22 E12:
- Patrick
Homer, a good father is strong enough that he doesn't need to use his strength. What Bart needs is for you to strangle him with your love.
- Homer Simpson
Son, I won't strangle you anymore, but I also won't get you that mini-bike.
- Bart Simpson
How 'bout this? I let you punch me in the face and you get me a snowmobile.
Swearing 6 moments
How Swearing shows up in simpsons S22 E12:
"Patrick": Well, (CONDESCENDING) Mr. Mamet, why don't you fucking (BLEEPED) learn how to fucking write a fucking (BLEEPED) script.
- David Mamet
(BLEEPED) Fuck, eh? I could use that.
- Bart Simpson
What is this crap? Are you wearing a wire?
"Patrick": (BRITISH) Crap, total crap! You, writer, what's your name?
- Homer Simpson
(EXTREME PAINED NOISE, AGONIZED) Damn, that hurt!
- Bart Simpson
(SCREAMS) Where the hell did that come from?
Racism & slurs 1 moment
How Racism & slurs shows up in simpsons S22 E12:
- Fat Chinese Spy
(SLIGHT CHINESE ACCENT) Really? That's too bad. Because we are very interested in your offer.
Watch With The Kids · You kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.