Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
The Simpsons S23 E2, “Bart Stops to Smell the Roosevelts”, scores 2/5 for violence, 2/5 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 6 flagged moments in 4 themes: Sex & hookups (1); Violence & injury (1); Swearing (3); 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+Language, violence, drinking in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S23 E2, "Bart Stops to Smell the Roosevelts", is a animation episode. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is swearing (moderate, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Bart Simpson says, ""A man who is good enough to shed his blood for the country is good enough to be given a…". Sexual content is mild but includes Bart Simpson says, "Dollar bill guy, five dollar bill guy, sex guy, Will Ferrell, black guy". Some mild language appears — for example, Jimbo Jones says, "You're in my coal mine now, bitches!". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Nelson Muntz says, "This place is as beautiful as the side of a Coors beer can. (SAD) The kind my Dad used…". 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 1 moment
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Simpsons S23 E2:
- Bart Simpson
Dollar bill guy, five dollar bill guy, sex guy, Will Ferrell, black guy.
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S23 E2:
- Bart Simpson
"A man who is good enough to shed his blood for the country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards."
Swearing 3 moments
How Swearing shows up in The Simpsons S23 E2:
- Jimbo Jones
You're in my coal mine now, bitches!
- Homer Simpson
(CALLS OUT) Don't buy it! I bought one last year and it was crap construction!
- Seymour Skinner
(FREAKED-OUT) Damn! Willie, break it down!
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S23 E2:
- Nelson Muntz
This place is as beautiful as the side of a Coors beer can. (SAD) The kind my Dad used to leave in the bathtub.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.