Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
The Simpsons S24 E6, “A Tree Grows in Springfield”, scores 1/5 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 4 flagged moments in 3 themes: Affairs / cheating (1); Violence & injury (1); 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 9+Affairs and cheating, violence, drinking in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S24 E6, "A Tree Grows in Springfield", is a animation episode. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is affairs / cheating (moderate, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Marge Simpson says, "Well... I like that its message is in sap and not in blood... like some miracles I could…". Sexual content is mild but includes Short Man says, "(GRUFF) I'm on a break, kid. And when I'm on a break, the mouse is dead". Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Homer Simpson says, "(SAD) Life is too fragile. One minute you're lying in your hammock drinkin' beer, the…". 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
Affairs / cheating 1 moment
How Affairs / cheating shows up in The Simpsons S24 E6:
- Short Man
(GRUFF) I'm on a break, kid. And when I'm on a break, the mouse is dead.
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S24 E6:
- Marge Simpson
Well... I like that its message is in sap and not in blood... like some miracles I could mention. (COUGHS) Passover.
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S24 E6:
- Homer Simpson
(SAD) Life is too fragile. One minute you're lying in your hammock drinkin' beer, the next thing you know you're sittin' here drinkin' beer.
- Homer Simpson
Moe, I could believe this was a random occurrence, or I could believe some higher power reached down and squeezed the sap outta that tree. I'm choosin' hope! Moe, a bottle of your finest beer!
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.