8. An 8-Bit Princess and a Flat Tire Genius
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Young Sheldon

Is Young Sheldon S2 E8 OK for kids?

8. An 8-Bit Princess and a Flat Tire Genius

A video game takes over Sheldon and Meemaw's life. Also, George Sr. is jealous when Georgie bonds with Herschel at the auto shop.

📺 Where to watch

Netflix, HBO or Disney+ — catalogs differ by country.

🛒 Where to buy

Digital seasons or a box set to keep.

Content guide

👊 Violence
💋 Sex
🙊 Language
⭐ Overall

Preview first — about 10+

Young Sheldon S2 E8, “8. An 8-Bit Princess and a Flat Tire Genius”, scores 1/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 10+. A video game takes over Sheldon and Meemaw's life. Also, George Sr. is jealous when Georgie bonds with Herschel at the auto shop.

Across the episode we counted 7 flagged moments in 3 themes: Nudity & bodies (1); Swearing (5); 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 1 moment

How Nudity & bodies shows up in Young Sheldon S2 E8:

  • It's got those pointy cups, look like Madonna's bra.

Swearing 5 moments

How Swearing shows up in Young Sheldon S2 E8:

  • Die, you son bitches! When I grow up, will I be a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader? "Not likely.
  • I had a buddy in high school had a Pacer with the flames painted on the side, which was funny 'cause the damn thing caught fire during the Homecoming parade.
  • You really want to quit football to go work in a garage? Hell yeah.
  • All I have left is the damn flute.
  • You know, this is the kind of crap I get from my wife.

Alcohol & drugs 1 moment

How Alcohol & drugs shows up in Young Sheldon S2 E8:

  • Sorry about the light beer, but Brenda's got me on this health kick.

Watch With The Kids · You kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.