Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
The Simpsons S26 E9, “I Won't Be Home for Christmas”, 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 5 flagged moments in 2 themes: Alcohol & drugs (4); 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.
Parents need to know
Age 9+Racist language, drinking, mild language in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S26 E9, "I Won't Be Home for Christmas", is a animation episode. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is racism & slurs (explicit, in dialogue). Some mild language appears in the dialogue. This episode includes racism & slurs — for example, Marge Simpson says, "No casual racism!". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Homer Simpson says, "Okay! Okay! I'll stay for one 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
Alcohol & drugs 4 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S26 E9:
- Homer Simpson
Okay! Okay! I'll stay for one beer.
- Moe Szyslak
(HAPPY) I'm happy on Christmas Eve. And for once it's not 'cause some drunk left a wallet on his stool.
- Homer Simpson
This party's great. But all I wish is that I was drinking a beer with my kids right now.
- Homer Simpson
You have all taught me a Christmas message I'll never forget: the place to get drunk is at home.
Racism & slurs 1 moment
How Racism & slurs shows up in The Simpsons S26 E9:
- Marge Simpson
No casual racism!
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.