Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Office S2 E9, “E-mail Surveillance”, scores 3/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 1/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+. The office staff finds out that Michael has set up e-mail surveillance.
Across the episode we counted 7 flagged moments in 2 themes: Violence & injury (4); Alcohol & drugs (3). 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.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Violence & injury 4 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Office S2 E9:
- Michael
Think about this; what is the most exciting thing that can happen, on TV, or in movies, or in real life? Somebody has a gun. [gasps] That's why I always start with a gun, because you can't top it, you just can't.
- Improv Teacher
No, it wasn't. No more guns.
- Improv Teacher
No. No. Michael, I want you to give me all the guns you have.
- Bill
He told me he couldn't show it to me, but he has a gun.
Alcohol & drugs 3 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Office S2 E9:
- Jim
I've got three cases of imported beer, a karaoke machine, and I didn't invite Michael.
- Jim
We do have wine in the kitchen, and, uh, there is beer available on the porch and despite what you might think, it's not all for Meredith and Kelly, so please enjoy.
- Angela
Jesus drank wine.
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