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\nThe world of television is a wild and entertaining one, and it\u2019s fair to say that every hour is better than the last. The stories change, characters come and go, locations are constantly different, and you\u2019re always dealing with new and ever-changing emotions. Most of the time, these TV shows are commended for their creativity, but there are instances where people aren\u2019t too happy with the content. In fact, these TV scenes were so controversial they had fans up in arms. The complaints came rolling in, and there was no stopping them…
\n[post_page_title]Seinfeld[\/post_page_title]
\nSeinfeld is arguably one of the most famous sitcoms out there, and most fans were used to Jerry and the gang taking their jokes to the next level. However, during \u201cThe Puerto Rican Day\u201d episode, the show managed to rile up a whole island.
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\nDuring this episode, Jerry, Kramer, George, and Elaine make their way to Puerto Rico and then proceed to set fire to the national flag, while also stomping on it. This was seen as hugely disrespectful, and the episode garnered countless complaints from those who live in the territory.
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\n[post_page_title]The 100[\/post_page_title]
\nThe 100 is a post-apocalyptic drama show that has entertained viewers for years, but there was one particular episode that caused a ruckus.\u00a0As we watched the passing of Lexa, fans couldn\u2019t help but notice that they were writing one of the major LGBT characters out of the show.
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\nThey believed that this was the reason she was being written out, especially since she had just had a rather passionate romance with another LGBT character. Fans stated that her passing just wasn\u2019t necessary, and hinted towards discrimination.
\n[post_page_title]M*A*S*H[\/post_page_title]
\nM*A*S*H was not opposed to making a statement, and that\u2019s one of the reasons why fans tuned in every single week.\u00a0They were also incredibly sad when it was announced that the show was coming off the air, but they knew that they would go out with a bang.
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\nM*A*S*H didn\u2019t disappoint, and the finale was emotional and slightly uncomfortable for those who were watching at home. They touched on topics surrounding war, mental health, and friendship, but some people thought that it was too honest for a fictional show.
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\n[post_page_title]Dawson\u2019s Creek[\/post_page_title]
\nDawson\u2019s Creek may have made waves as an awesome teen drama, but did you know that it also made waves for showcasing the first LGBT kiss on primetime television?
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\nBefore this point, physical displays of affection between LGBT couples were largely watered down for the sake of these television shows, which meant that this was a huge deal for LGBT representation in the media. Of course, there were some people who did not agree with this scene, and they wrote letters of complaints to show their distaste for the scene.
\n[post_page_title]Maude[\/post_page_title]
\nMaude made its way into our lives during the 1970s, when television shows were expected to follow certain rules and regulations. They weren\u2019t allowed to touch on various subjects, but that didn\u2019t stop Bea Arthur from doing so.
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\nDuring the \u201cMaude\u2019s Dilemma\u201d episode, Maude finds herself in a spot of bother when she discovers that she is pregnant. Instead of keeping the baby, Maude decides to terminate the pregnancy. For the 1970s, this was a hugely pivotal and controversial statement, because it was actually illegal at the time to do such a thing.
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\n[post_page_title]Girls[\/post_page_title]
\nLena Dunham is no stranger to controversy because she is incredibly open about her thoughts and beliefs – even if they do not match with the masses. Because of this, the HBO sitcom Girls was always going to cause some offense.
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\nAlthough the storylines entertained those at home, it was Lena\u2019s behavior and her appearance on the show that caused outrage. Fans were baffled as to why they saw her unclothed body so many times, and they didn\u2019t understand why this had to be the case. Of course, others disagreed with this.
\n[post_page_title]The X-Files[\/post_page_title]
\nThe X-Files is often regarded as one of the most nostalgic sci-fi shows ever to be created, and it was always known for being a little creepy. However, it took this to a whole new level in their \u201cHome\u201d episode.
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\nThis episode centered around a family that were in intimate and violent relationships with each other and was extremely graphic and gruesome. Fans complained about the content, so Fox made the decision to pull it from the air. Yet, when fans complained yet again, they decided to place it back into the syndication.
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\n[post_page_title]How I Met Your Mother[\/post_page_title]
\nIf you have ever seen the sitcom, How I Met Your Mother, you\u2019ll know that it is the biggest cliffhanger. From the first episode, we are taken on a rollercoaster journey of finding out who the \u201cmother\u201d is.
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\nWe eventually get our answer, but then the ending takes another turn. After the kids\u2019 mother passes away, Ted eventually gets back together with Robin, who he has dated numerous times in the past. Many fans were not impressed by the fact that the show had gone in a full circle, as they feel as though they did not get their resolution.
\n[post_page_title]13 Reasons Why[\/post_page_title]
\nWhen 13 Reasons Why came onto our screens, the audience was divided. While there were some people who commended the teen drama for being open and honest about mental health, there were others who thought the writers and producers had gone too far.
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\nThe first two seasons of the show have been incredibly controversial, but it was the season finale of season one that really got everyone talking. That\u2019s because this episode showcases a young woman take her own life in graphic detail, and many believed this to be too inappropriate and triggering.
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\n[post_page_title]Game of Thrones[\/post_page_title]
\nYou could argue that every episode of Game of Thrones is controversial because George R.R Martin wanted to push the boundaries of societal norms within his writing, and the TV show honors that.
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\nYet, there is one scene that stuck out more than most, and it made viewers feel particularly unsettled. This scene involved Sansa Stark and Ramsay Bolton on their wedding night. Watching from the sidelines was Sansa\u2019s brother, Theon Greyjoy, as well as those at home, who couldn\u2019t help but hide behind their pillows as this scene unfolded.
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\n[post_page_title]Buffy the Vampire Slayer[\/post_page_title]
\nIt may seem as though Buffy the Vampire Slayer is simply showcasing the lives of vampires and monsters, but these stories actually explain something much deeper.\u00a0During season six, we watch as Buffy and Spike break up – but Spike isn\u2019t too happy about that.
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\nHe makes his way over to her house, and he forces himself on the young woman. This was an incredibly difficult scene to shoot, but the producers knew they had to bring such things to light. Unfortunately, fans at home didn’t think the same thing.
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\n[post_page_title]Ellen[\/post_page_title]
\nBefore Ellen DeGeneres made waves as one of the most popular talk show hosts in the world, she rose to fame for her role within her very own sitcom called Ellen.\u00a0Fans were excited to watch her fictional life unfold before their eyes, but they had no idea that Ellen was planning something incredible behind the scenes.
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\nShe actually wanted to coordinate her own coming out with her character\u2019s coming out, but this was at a time where the conversation around LGBT relationships was not a common occurrence, and some people weren\u2019t happy.
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\n[post_page_title]The Simpsons[\/post_page_title]
\nThe Simpsons is the kind of show that you just can\u2019t take seriously. You know that everything is for the sake of a joke, and you know that it\u2019s all meant to be lighthearted.\u00a0However, it seems as though this show often pushes past the line of funniness and makes its way into the realm of offensiveness.
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\nDuring the \u201cBlame It On Lisa\u201d episode, many fans felt as though the people of Brazil were shown in a rude and derogatory light. In fact, the tourist board of Rio De Janeiro even tried to sue Fox over this representation.
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\n[post_page_title]NYPD Blue[\/post_page_title]
\nOver the course of its run, NYPD Blue have not been shy about their characters showing more than their personalities to the world.\u00a0They have often showcased their characters without any clothes on, and this was particularly true during the episode \u201cNude Awakening.\u201d
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\nIn this episode, Charlotte Ross\u2019s body was on full display within a seven-second segment, and people were immediately up in arms. The FCC got involved, an ABC was fined $1.2 million for inappropriate content. Thankfully, the fines were later rescinded and returned to the network.
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\n[post_page_title]American Horror Story: Hotel[\/post_page_title]
\nThere are many people who can\u2019t watch the horror anthology series, American Horror Story, and it\u2019s not hard to understand why that is the case.\u00a0You sometimes have to have a strong stomach to cope with the imagery, and it seems as though fans with the strongest of stomachs couldn\u2019t take one particular scene in Hotel.
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\nThis storyline features a character called the Addiction Demon, and its violent power over others in the series. Many felt as though AHS had taken this storyline way too far, and couldn\u2019t watch it.
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\n[post_page_title]Tiny Toon Adventures[\/post_page_title]
\nIf you haven\u2019t seen the Tiny Toon Adventures episode, \u201cOne Beer,\u201d we wouldn\u2019t be surprised. That\u2019s because this episode was actually banned from television in the United States of America.\u00a0The premise of this 1991 episode followed the lives of the young characters as they drank alcohol and became incredibly inebriated.
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\nThe episode came to an end when these characters eventually fell off a cliff and passed away. Fans were not happy with this storyline, and it was no wonder that it was banned. It was not the kind of episode that parents would want their kids to watch.
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\n[post_page_title]Roseanne[\/post_page_title]
\nRoseanne may have come under a lot of scrutiny in the past year or so, but it\u2019s not the first time this show and the actress herself have come under fire.\u00a0In 1994, an episode called \u201cDon\u2019t Ask, Don\u2019t Tell\u201d came onto our screens – and it certainly pushed the boundaries at the time.
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\nThis episode included an LGBT kiss, but the network wasn\u2019t originally taken by the idea. They did not want to air the episode, but they eventually agreed, as long as they could put a parental guidance warning at the beginning of it.
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\n[post_page_title]Star Trek[\/post_page_title]
\nStar Trek will forever be one of the most iconic sci-fi franchises in the world, but that doesn\u2019t mean that everyone has fallen in love with the characters.\u00a0In 1986, the world was graced with the \u201cPlato\u2019s Stepchildren\u201d episode, and it\u2019s safe to say that this didn\u2019t go down well with fans at home.
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\nWhile many praised the show for showcasing one of the first biracial kisses on television, there were others who were not a fan on this new take on the world. The BBC actually refused to show the episode until 1994.
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\n[post_page_title]Married With Children[\/post_page_title]
\nThere have been countless sitcoms over the years, and Married With Children will always be one of the best. In 1989, the producers created an episode called \u201cI\u2019ll See You In Court\u201d that you may not have seen.
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\nThat\u2019s because they eventually decided not to air it because they thought it would be too inappropriate for television. This story followed Peg and Al as they accidentally made their own adult tape. Although it was meant as a joke, they were concerned that some viewers would take it the wrong way.
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\n[post_page_title]Skins[\/post_page_title]
\nThe popular American comedy-drama, Skins, was first adapted from the UK version of the show, and it was an immediate hit. Following the lives of angsty teenagers, fans were outraged when they saw Chris without any clothes on.
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\nAt the time, he was just 17 years old, and many people were quick to rally around the fact that it was inappropriate to show unclothed minors on the television. The show and MTV itself was investigated, and many sponsors pulled their adverts from the network because they did not want to be associated with it.
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\n[post_page_title]Friends[\/post_page_title]
\nFriends is one of the greatest sitcoms of all time, and we all wished that we could visit Central Perk and hang out with the gang at least once. However, it\u2019s fair to say that there was one aspect of this sitcom that divided the nation.
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\nWere Ross and Rachel on a break? Did he technically cheat on her or did he not? The friends on the show had their own opinions on the matter, and so did fans at home. In fact, it seems as though we still haven\u2019t come to a conclusion. The jury is still out.
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\n[post_page_title]Felicity[\/post_page_title]
\nAlthough Felicity was a hugely successful drama show, many people tuned in each week to see the beautiful Felicity strut her stuff on their screens. Her hair was particularly attractive, and fans were obsessed with her curls.
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\nDuring one particular episode in season two, Felicity has her hair cut off, and her head shaved. While most of us know that this is not a big deal, hardcore fans of the show were not pleased. They received numerous complaints from viewers who did not like her new look.
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\n[post_page_title]Orange is the New Black[\/post_page_title]
\nOrange is the New Black gives us an insight into life in an all-female American prison, and they have often tried to take on tough themes to make them more accessible to the general public.
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\nThat was the case when they decided to write the character of Poussey out of the show. To bring attention to the Black Lives Matter movement, Poussey was pinned down on the floor until she could no longer breathe. It\u2019s believed that the writers were trying to showcase discriminations, but the nation was divided on its overall opinion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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