H*** is used three times, D*** once or twice, and jack*ss once. "Lordy" and "God" are heard as well. On his deathbed, Brian says a couple of things which are difficult to make out, but one of them sounds like "Jesus" (more like a prayer than swearing, though it's hard to hear exactly what he's saying).

The term "chicken nigger" is used twice. There is also some other minor language, including damn and hell.

Brian's death is not actually shown on screen however the scenes leading up to the finale could upset very sensitive viewers.

Some football action. Gale Sayers is badly injured in a game that almost ruins his career.