Content guide
Mild — okay from about 8+
Young Sheldon S2 E18, “A Perfect Score and a Bunsen Burner Marshmallow”, scores 2/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 1/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 8+. Sheldon moves in with Dr. Sturgis for the weekend to see what his life will be like in college. Also, a lonely Mary tries to bond with the other Coopers during Sheldon's absence.
Across the episode we counted 3 flagged moments in 2 themes: Nudity & bodies (1); Violence & injury (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 8+Violence, nudity, mild violence in live-action sitcom.
Parents need to know that Young Sheldon S2 E18, "A Perfect Score and a Bunsen Burner Marshmallow", is a live-action sitcom episode. The series is known for the mildest of the rewatch shelf. Occasional wine/beer mentions in adult scenes, rare mild profanity, and infrequent body-image jokes (fat-shaming). Most episodes are gentle family sitcom fare. Preview episodes rated 3+ if your family is navigating weight or self-image conversations. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is violence & injury (explicit, in dialogue). Violence is mild but includes Bobbi stabbed Billy in the leg with a fork. Sexual content is mild but includes And, on top of that, I got to pack a suitcase, which is like playing Tetris but with…. 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
Nudity & bodies 1 moment
How Nudity & bodies shows up in Young Sheldon S2 E18:
And, on top of that, I got to pack a suitcase, which is like playing Tetris but with underwear.
Violence & injury 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in Young Sheldon S2 E18:
Bobbi stabbed Billy in the leg with a fork.
Oh, pity the cowboy All bloody and red For the bronco fell on him And bashed in his head There was blood on the saddle And blood all around And a great big puddle of blood On the ground.
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