Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Office S3 E10, “A Benihana Christmas”, scores 3/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 2/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+.
Across the episode we counted 9 flagged moments in 3 themes: Violence & injury (2); Alcohol & drugs (6); 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 10+Racist language, violence, drinking in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Office S3 E10, "A Benihana Christmas", 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 racism & slurs (explicit, in dialogue). Violence includes Dwight says, "[to Pam] So can you watch this? I'm gonna get my carving knife out of the trunk". Some mild language appears in the dialogue. This episode includes racism & slurs — for example, Michael says, "Yeah... well, it's been hard, they're wearing the exact same uniform. And I've been…". Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Michael says, "And not that you didn't want to try them. Some wine may have helped. Do you know what…". 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
Violence & injury 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Office S3 E10:
- Dwight
[to Pam] So can you watch this? I'm gonna get my carving knife out of the trunk.
- Dwight
Looks like you've got a little Nakiri knife action going there.
Alcohol & drugs 6 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Office S3 E10:
- Michael
And not that you didn't want to try them. Some wine may have helped. Do you know what I'm referring to?
- Angela
[Pam puts up another flyer] What is that? [Reads flyer] The "Committee to Plan Parties invites you to a margarita-karaoke Christmas?" There's no such thing as the "Committee to Plan Parties."
- Kelly
[pointing] Hey, a margarita-karaoke Christmas party, that sounds like fun.
- Phyllis
You should, you should put out salt for the rims [referring to margaritas] Pam: That's a great idea.
- Pam
We have vodka!
- Michael
'Cause I'm drunk, I can't even find her.
Racism & slurs 1 moment
How Racism & slurs shows up in The Office S3 E10:
- Michael
Yeah... well, it's been hard, they're wearing the exact same uniform. And I've been drinking. And you know how all waitresses look alike.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.