"The Twilight Zone" I Sing the Body Electric (TV Episode 1962) Poster

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Sex & Nudity

  • A young man kisses Grandma on the cheek as a display of affection.
  • A father playfully slaps his son's butt as they chase after Grandma, Anne and Karen.

Violence & Gore

  • Grandma tries to explain to Anne that she understands her grief, but Anne says nasty and hateful things back to her. As Anne walks into the street in a daze, a car approaches and Grandma pushes Anne out of the way, only to be struck by the car herself. Grandma is unharmed and Anne realizes suddenly how much the robot means to her.
  • Anne angrily walks away and Grandma is visibly hurt emotionally by this, withdrawing her hands with a confused expression on her face.
  • Death and grief are discussed throughout the episode.
  • Nedra says rude things about Anne, calling her grief for her dead mother "a sickness".
  • Grandma mentions how she'll be taken apart and how her soul will be put into a new robot for another family.

Profanity

  • No swearing.
  • Anne says nasty comments to Grandma about her being "old junk" and "useless". Grandma forgives her and they both become friends.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

  • None.
  • *On some versions of this episode that were transferred from older film stocks and VHS tapes, Rod Serling pitches Oasis cigarettes at the end of the episode, talking about how they have a rich and flavorful blend of tobaccos. On newer copies of the show, the pitch is removed, so it depends on where you obtain your copy.*

Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • The corporation that manufactures the Grandma robot is shrouded in darkness and is somewhat eerie.
  • Anne's grief might upset some viewers.
  • Grandma getting struck by the car might frighten some viewers.

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