Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Office S5 E4, “Crime Aid”, 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 7 flagged moments in 3 themes: Sex & hookups (4); 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+Sex talk, violence, drinking in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Office S5 E4, "Crime Aid", 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). Violence is mild but includes Phyllis says, "You're making a knife with a knife?". Sexual content includes Michael says, "In my opinion, the third date is traditionally the one where... you have sex. Does Holly…". Some mild language appears in the dialogue. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — Pam says, "[on phone] I'm not drunk". 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 4 moments
How Sex & hookups shows up in The Office S5 E4:
- Michael
In my opinion, the third date is traditionally the one where... you have sex. Does Holly feel that way? I don't know. I will probably find out tonight. If she starts having sex with me I'll know for sure.
- Holly
Are we, do you think? Do you think we're going to have sex tonight?
- Holly
I didn't forget my keys, I just didn't want to make out with you in front of the cameras. Do you think they can hear us?
- Michael
So much for sex without consequences.
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in The Office S5 E4:
- Phyllis
You're making a knife with a knife?
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in The Office S5 E4:
- Pam
[on phone] I'm not drunk.
- Michael
Very good, Um, so, Darryl, and the boys in the hood in the warehouse, have graciously donated to, uh, go out for a beer with them right now.
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