Content guide
Preview first — about 10+
The Office S9 E21, “Livin' The Dream”, scores 3/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 3/5 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: Porn / strippers / sex work (1); Violence & injury (3); Swearing (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.
Parents need to know
Age 10+Strip-club and porn references, language, violence in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that The Office S9 E21, "Livin' The Dream", 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 includes Dwight says, "I’m sorry. I’ve just waited for this moment my entire life. I mean, I was interim…". Sexual content is mild but includes Meredith says, "Hey, good choice, man. Seriously. Don’t want to see you in a porn next year". Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, Andy says, "Huge dick move but very effective". 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
Porn / strippers / sex work 1 moment
How Porn / strippers / sex work shows up in The Office S9 E21:
- Meredith
Hey, good choice, man. Seriously. Don’t want to see you in a porn next year.
Violence & injury 3 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in The Office S9 E21:
- Dwight
I’m sorry. I’ve just waited for this moment my entire life. I mean, I was interim manager once, but then I shot that gun.
- Dwight
[kicking and punching] Basher, Thrasher, Crasher and— Jim: Smasher!
- Dwight
I would like to invite you all to my black belt ceremony, right here in the office at lunch, lunch not provided. Jim: Fireball! Dwight: Ah! [throws punch] That’s how it’s done. Jim: That’s pretty good. I feel safe.
Swearing 3 moments
How Swearing shows up in The Office S9 E21:
- Andy
Huge dick move but very effective.
- Kevin
Well, Andy, your plan sucks, okay? Nobody is going to hire you ever. You’re too character-y to be a lead and you’re not fat enough to be a great character actor.
- Oscar
And get you the hell outta that place.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.