Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
The Simpsons S24 E13, “Hardly Kirk-ing”, 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 5 flagged moments in 3 themes: Nudity & bodies (1); Violence & injury (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+Violence, drinking, nudity in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S24 E13, "Hardly Kirk-ing", is a animation episode. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is violence & injury (joke or passing mention, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Kearney Zzyzwicz says, "Let's beat up a philosopher till he gives us the answer". Sexual content is mild but includes Kirk Voice Milhouse says, "I want to buy this beer, uh, cigarettes, magazines with boobs, and three pairs of…". Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Homer Simpson says, "Sure, what do I care? (SIPS BEER)". 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
Nudity & bodies 1 moment
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Simpsons S24 E13:
- Kirk Voice Milhouse
I want to buy this beer, uh, cigarettes, magazines with boobs, and three pairs of sunglasses...
Violence & injury 3 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S24 E13:
- Kearney Zzyzwicz
Let's beat up a philosopher till he gives us the answer.
- Milhouse Van Houten
(LOOSENS TIE) I made my Mom happy and got through the bullies without a punch. Being an adult is super easy!
- Seymour Skinner
(ENTERING) I know this is highly illegal, but you're not leaving this booth till you punch "yes."
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S24 E13:
- Homer Simpson
Sure, what do I care? (SIPS BEER)
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.