The Simpsons

Lisa often highlights the work of women she admires, but she and Marge fall into gender stereotypes: They're the responsible, put-upon characters, while Bart and Homer get to act recklessly with no repercussions. Various characters of color appear in each episode. Guest stars vary in terms of culture, race, and sexual orientation. Disabled characters appear in minor recurring roles and range from wheelchair users to deaf characters, blind characters, folks with intellectual disabilities, etc. Different body types also appear but are sometimes used as the punchline. Not all depictions are positive; the show has been criticized for its use of stereotypes -- especially Apu, the convenience store owner, who perpetuates Indian immigrant cliches.

Frequent slapstick and cartoon violence: car crashes, explosions, practical jokes, injuries, schoolyard bullying. Halloween specials are particularly violent, with animated disembodied limbs and heads, blood, and gore. Homer frequently chokes Bart; it's played as a joke. Sideshow Bob tries to kill Bart in every episode he appears in. One character dies each season.

Frequent sexual references both subtle (Homer calls a hot dog a "beef injection") and not-so-subtle (Homer and Marge get under the covers and giggle). Extramarital affairs are mentioned. Homer attends strip clubs and is often shown drooling when he sees women he finds attractive. Naked rear ends are shown.

Language includes words such as "hell," "ass," "slut," "butt," "whore," "crap," and "damn." "D--k" is used in a non-sexual manner. Transphobic slurs are used in earlier seasons.

Several characters abuse alcohol (it's played for humor). Homer often drinks beer to excess. Characters are shown getting pass-out drunk, and many scenes are set in a bar. It's often implied that bus driver Otto gets high ("my name is Otto; I love to get blotto!"), and one episode focuses on the use of medical marijuana. In several instances, characters ingest mysterious liquids or foods that send them on psychedelic trips. Children misuse medication. Tobacco use.