Content guide
Mild — okay from about 9+
The Simpsons S26 E11, “Bart's New Friend”, scores 1/5 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 5 flagged moments in 3 themes: Sex & hookups (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, sex talk, drinking in animation.
Parents need to know that The Simpsons S26 E11, "Bart's New Friend", is a animation episode. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is violence & injury (explicit, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Homer Simpson says, "(ACTING 10 VOICE) Bloated corpse under the water. I'd say he's been there a few months…". Sexual content is mild but includes Bart Simpson says, "Homer, can't you sleep with Mom?". Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Dr. Julius Hibbert says, "(DRAMATIC) 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
Sex & hookups 1 moment
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Simpsons S26 E11:
- Bart Simpson
Homer, can't you sleep with Mom?
Violence & injury 3 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Simpsons S26 E11:
- Homer Simpson
(ACTING 10 VOICE) Bloated corpse under the water. I'd say he's been there a few months at least. Interesting the way his lips move just like mine. Why do you ask?
- Bart Simpson
Can he be nine so I can beat him up?
- Homer Simpson
(PUZZLED NOISE) You know, boy, I'm not sure I can strangle you anymore. I'm gonna try something new.
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Simpsons S26 E11:
- Dr. Julius Hibbert
(DRAMATIC) Beer.
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