Content guide
Usually fine — about 8+
Young Sheldon S1 E9, “9. Spock, Kirk and Testicular Hernia”, scores 1/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 1/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 1/5 — Usually fine — about 8+. George Sr. strikes a deal with Sheldon to tutor Georgie when poor grades threaten to keep him from playing football.
Across the episode we counted 3 flagged moments in 2 themes: Affairs / cheating (2); Alcohol & drugs (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.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Affairs / cheating 2 moments
How Affairs / cheating shows up in Young Sheldon S1 E9:
: Georgie cheated on the test.
Because he doesn't always follow the rules? He even cheated on a test when he was a cadet.
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in Young Sheldon S1 E9:
You know, I hear you say things like that, and I wonder if maybe I did have a few too many whiskey sours when you were in my belly.
Watch With The Kids · You kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.