Content guide
Mild — okay from about 8+
Young Sheldon S1 E16, “Killer Asteroids, Oklahoma, and a Frizzy Hair Machine”, scores 1/5 for violence, 2/5 for sex and 1/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 8+. A disappointing loss at the science fair sends Sheldon's life in a new direction.
Across the episode we counted 3 flagged moments in 2 themes: Nudity & bodies (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
Nudity & bodies 2 moments
How Nudity & bodies shows up in Young Sheldon S1 E16:
How many people saw you naked? A lot.
Poor naked wretches, whereso'er you are, that bide the pelting of this pitiless storm.
Alcohol & drugs 1 moment
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in Young Sheldon S1 E16:
1 ADULT SHELDON: On any given day, our school gymnasium presented a cocktail of horrors.
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