Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Office S2 E8, “Performance Review”, scores 1/5 for violence, 3/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+.
Across the episode we counted 6 flagged moments in 2 themes: Sex & hookups (5); 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 10+Sex talk, drinking, mild language in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Office S2 E8, "Performance Review", is a live-action sitcom episode. The series is known for workplace cringe, sexual-harassment jokes, occasional crude bits. Sits in the gray area mainly on sex & hookups (moderate, in dialogue). Sexual content includes Kevin says, "I heard they made out and had sex". Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Dwight says, "No, I went out and got drunk with my laser tag team last night. Crap! I never go out on…". 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 5 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Office S2 E8:
- Kevin
I heard they made out and had sex.
- Dwight
"Don't sleep with your boss"? Do you think this is referring to you boning Jan?
- Dwight
Numerous health benefits, strengthens your back, better performance in sports, more enjoyable sex.
- Jim
You're not having sex.
- Michael
Well, you're wearing it at the office. And [smells Jan] it, I'm sorry, but no offense, but it's really sexy.
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Office S2 E8:
- Dwight
No, I went out and got drunk with my laser tag team last night. Crap! I never go out on a Thursday night; what the hell was I thinking?
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.