When sitcoms get serious

Unoriginalname · #1 04-13-2006, 07:05 PM

I did a little searching around and I don't think I've seen a thread dedicated to this topic. Almost every sitcom and after school special at some point in its running has a "serious" show, or a show including a serious moment. Rather than trying to be funny like usual, the show attempts to give a perspective or deliver a moral message about some sort of serious issue in the world today.

What are the most over-the-top, cringe-worthy episodes in TV history of this?

illeagle · #2 04-13-2006, 07:08 PM

It's called "a very special episode." The different Strokes with the child molester still sticks with me.

Blarg · #3 04-13-2006, 07:09 PM

Get ready for some "very special" episodes...

gusmahler · #4 04-13-2006, 07:09 PM

The Family Ties episode where Alex gets addicted to speed.

Dynasty · #5 04-13-2006, 07:10 PM

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Different Strokes- the child molestation episode.

Vehn · #6 04-13-2006, 07:11 PM

"I'm so scared!"

Dominic · #7 04-13-2006, 07:15 PM

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What are the most over-the-top, cringe-worthy episodes in TV history of this?

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Different Strokes- the child molestation episode.

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nothing can top this one.

CallMeIshmael · #8 04-13-2006, 07:16 PM

Seinfeld never really did this.

Part of its genius.

Madtown · #9 04-13-2006, 07:17 PM

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"I'm so scared!"

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snagglepuss · #10 04-13-2006, 07:19 PM

the episode of Home Improvement where Wilson is diagnosed with AIDS.