Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Office S2 E13, “The Secret”, scores 2/5 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 7 flagged moments in 5 themes: Nudity & bodies (2); Porn / strippers / sex work (1); Affairs / cheating (1); Violence & injury (1); Alcohol & drugs (2). 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+Strip-club and porn references, violence, affairs and cheating in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Office S2 E13, "The Secret", 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 porn / strippers / sex work (explicit, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Michael says, "And the lead character, Shila, is framed for murder". Sexual content includes Michael says, "Why do I like Hooters? Well I will give you two reasons, the boobs and the hot wings"; Michael says, "Prostitute something". Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Jim says, "Yeah. On the booze cruise I told Michael about some feelings I used to have for Pam. I…". 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 2 moments
How Nudity & bodies shows up in The Office S2 E13:
- Michael
Why do I like Hooters? Well I will give you two reasons, the boobs and the hot wings.
- Michael
Is it her boobs, or...
Porn / strippers / sex work 1 moment
How Porn / strippers / sex work shows up in The Office S2 E13:
- Michael
Prostitute something.
Affairs / cheating 1 moment
How Affairs / cheating shows up in The Office S2 E13:
- Dwight
One time I suspected an ex-girlfriend of mine of cheating on me.
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in The Office S2 E13:
- Michael
And the lead character, Shila, is framed for murder.
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Office S2 E13:
- Jim
Yeah. On the booze cruise I told Michael about some feelings I used to have for Pam. I had just broken up with Katy and had a couple drinks. And I confided in the world's worst confidant.
- Jim
Remember that thing I told you on the booze cruise about Pam? That... was... personal so if we can just keep that between you and me. That would be great.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.