10 Notorious Banned TV Episodes, From Friends To Bluey

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While no network ever plans to have episodes go unaired, pulled from syndication, or removed from streaming services, there have been several notoriously banned TV episodes over the years. This can be due to controversial content, behind-the-scenes issues with the performers involved, or even unforeseen medical reasons. From childrens animation to family-friendly sitcoms, many infamous episodes have garnered their fair share of controversy and had to be banned either temporarily or removed entirely.
Some of the most controversial TV episodes of all time have been subject to censorship and had their planned broadcast changed or interfered with. While viewers may not associate the kid-friendly animated series Bluey with controversy, even this well-meaning show produced an episode thats currently not available on streaming. Even though Friends was a sitcom beloved by millions across the globe, one notorious episode was...
While no network ever plans to have episodes go unaired, pulled from syndication, or removed from streaming services, there have been several notoriously banned TV episodes over the years. This can be due to controversial content, behind-the-scenes issues with the performers involved, or even unforeseen medical reasons. From childrens animation to family-friendly sitcoms, many infamous episodes have garnered their fair share of controversy and had to be banned either temporarily or removed entirely.
Some of the most controversial TV episodes of all time have been subject to censorship and had their planned broadcast changed or interfered with. While viewers may not associate the kid-friendly animated series Bluey with controversy, even this well-meaning show produced an episode thats currently not available on streaming. Even though Friends was a sitcom beloved by millions across the globe, one notorious episode was...
- 9/14/2024
- by Stephen Holland
- ScreenRant
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