Top 20 Most Shocking Sitcom Moments

so I've got something you guys what is that it's Dad's last article Grandpa found it oh my God Mom read it welcome to miss Mojo and today we're counting down our picks for the top 20 most shocking sitcom moments you know it's funny people keep asking what do you need what do you need [Music] I need for you to not be gone for this list we'll be looking the most unexpected heartbreaking and downright jaw-dropping moments from well-known sitcoms we'll only be focusing on live action series as animated shows like Futurama or The Simpsons deserve their own list as a heads up these entries will also include Major Spoilers and deal with heavy subject matter like abuse substance use disorder and racism do you remember watching these shocking moments let us know in the comments number 20 Jody's overdose mum this sitcom uses humor to discuss the tough subject of substance use disorder in season three Christy and her friends from Alcoholics Anonymous meet teenager Jody and it's easier for older people your party days are kind of over ouch we still have fun wow this way to sell it over the season Christy Becomes Her sponsor and helps get her back on her feet however Jody begins dating someone who's only just gotten clean in the episode diabetic lesbians and a Blushing Bride Christa receives a devastating phone call that Jody overdosed and did not survive she was fine at the party how did this happen all I know is they found her in the bathroom at her apartment after the final scene Anna Faris Alice and Johnny and a real life doctor appeared in a public service announcement to discuss the severity of substance use disorder today 120 people would die from a drug overdose Behind These numbers are families who need our compassion and help because addiction is not a moral failing it's a chronic illness number 19 Jesse takes caffeine pills Saved by the Bell I'm so excited I'm so scared it found a new life as a meme on the internet but Jesse's breakdown on Saved by the Bell is a no laughing matter played by Elizabeth Berkeley Jesse Spano fills the mounting pressure of being Bayside High School's most studious go-getter to help cope with stress she takes caffeine pills and soon the Quick Fix turns into a substance use disorder Jesse those pills are dangerous yeah with Souls geometry you told me you were going to stop taking them I need them to stay awake and study okay no it's not okay Jesse I'm worried about you give me the pills business between the pressure of her academics and the added demands of the upcoming talent show she soon unravels in the arms of her friend Zach Morris singing and pleading for help a departure from the bell's Light Affair the episode stands out as a Frank portrayal of adolescent stress gotta learn that it's okay if I'm not the best at everything hey I already learned that number 18 Greg's car accident Family Ties throughout the 1980s very special episodes became a popular way for sitcoms to discuss serious subject matters in the fifth season of Family Ties the show dedicated a two-part Arc to explore the topic of grief that's meaningless I mean I mean I mean what's the use of rest of my tail to try and build a future for myself I mean maybe I don't have a future I mean look what happened to you after learning that's a long time friend of Alex's Greg has died in a car accident the kitten family comes together to mourn however Alex understandably has a difficult time dealing with it he fills a mixture of anger and guilt as he was actually supposed to be in the car with Greg I don't want answers okay because I can go on like this why am I alive why am I alive why am I alive the second half takes place in an empty space while Alex talks to an unseen therapist it's a theatrical approach that effectively allows the story's emotions to take Center Stage I can take a sense of humor and his and his energy and his warmth and I can make it my own number 17 Rosario's death Will and Grace okay Rosie you got some nerve not showing up for work you better be in the hospital during the original run of Will and Grace Rosario played by Shelley Morrison became a fan favorite however Morrison declined to reprise her role for the Revival as she had retired from acting six episodes into the Revival the character was killed off dying from a heart attack off screen gone where'd she go this time underground Maids Fight Club that I don't know about Karen I don't think you understand Grace Rosario's former employer and friend Karen honors her by fulfilling a promise to throw her a belated quinceanera as Karen actress Megan Mullally delivers a truly moving and poignant speech that pays tribute to a beloved figure she was my best friend you were my everything Rosario Yolanda Salazar number 16 Laura faces racism Family Matters in the second season of Family Matters the comedy depicts a disturbing episode about racism oh my gosh Laura what's wrong if you want black history go back to Africa inspired by Black History Month Laura organizes an initiative to create a black history class at her high school later she and Steve find an unsettling note and racial slur on her locker tensions Mount among the student body and are hurt and exhausted Laura is ready to give up I realize you're having a hard time but you've got to stand up whatever you believe in or things will never change after a conversation with Mother Winslow she continues her Crusade and the school backs her idea for a class while the episode has a positive ending the story is rooted in a reality that the black community continues to face making it equally as relevant as when it first aired Grandma yes honey you were right one person can make a difference number 15 Sandy's drunk driving Growing Pains Carol hi hi you'll forgive me if I don't get up Matthew Perry joined the growing pains cast in 1989 as the recurring character Sandy Carol's College boyfriend in the episode second chance he invites her to attend a luncheon but their plans go awry when he gets into a car accident after a night of drinking while visiting him in the hospital Carol learns that he has pending charges for driving Under the Influence but other than that seems relatively unscathed have you ever kissed a guy with tubes up his nose before up his nose no careful there monitoring my heart rate by the time she gets home though things turn tragic as she learns that Sandy has died from internal bleeding it's a shocking twist that cuts deep reminding viewers to drive responsibly this isn't fair what happened to his second chance number 14 Penny's abuse good times in the 1970s audiences could always rely on good times for Non-Stop laughs but even the most comedy driven shows can feature moments of deep seriousness why did you uh tell us you didn't have a mommy or I was just pretending in season five through six viewers welcomed the character of Penny Gordon Woods a sweet Smiley and kind pre-teen she came from a difficult home situation including a physically abusive mother who forced her to run away from home why don't we have a little dinner then you can tell us where you belong and then I could take you home would you like that dinner uh-huh going home uh-uh the storyline was an eye-opening look into the realities of child abuse in the end Willona adopts Penny and they create the loving supportive and safe household that every child deserves I know we have so much to learn about each other but I promise you I love you more than any Mother's Ever Loved a little girl oh mama number 13. Jackie's domestic violence Roseanne one of the things about Roseanne that made it stand out as a sitcom was that it never shied away from portraying reality look I'm all right so don't go blowing this up into something it's not okay what happened nothing let's go eat no we're not going to go out why don't you tell me about that I told you I'm okay in the episode Crime and Punishment the Title Character notices a behavior change in her sister Jackie who suddenly appears skittish and irritated upon finding bruises Roseanne learns that she is being abused by her boyfriend Fisher he told me a million times when he gets in don't say any more outraged Jackie's brother-in-law Dan assaults Fisher and ends up arrested while that doesn't resolve matters eventually with Roseanne's support Jackie is able to move on from the relationship let's go you ever come near her again you're gonna have to deal with me and I am way more dangerous than Dad I got a loose meat restaurant I know what to do with the body number 12 John Ritz is passing eight simple rules mom my keys where are my kids mom in 2003 the world was shocked by the news that television icon John Ritter had suddenly passed away as his fans and peers mourned his untimely loss producers of his sitcom eight simple rules were faced with a difficult task of addressing his death after a Hiatus the show returned with an episode titled goodbye it was revealed that Ritter's character Paul Hennessy had also died suddenly it's just so unfair honey nobody said life was fear I know that I know that life isn't fair but nobody told me it was going viewers were glued to their screens as they watched as both the characters and actors navigated the loss as the series continued new faces like James Garner and David Spade joined the production helping bring Comfort warmth and laughs to both the cast and the audience everybody looks great going to push the button here number 11 Howard's mom's death The Big Bang Theory although her face never actually appeared on screen Debbie Wolowitz left a big impression on The Big Bang Theory so [Music] yeah featured only through her distinct voice how his mum could be overprotective overbearing and just plain over the top always well intended her mothering ways were missed when she passed away in season eight ma took a nap she never woke up after receiving a phone call from his aunt Howard Grieves her passing with the support and love of his friends the character's departure occurred a few months after the actress who betrayed her Carol Ann Susie died in 2014. in honor of their legacies a photograph of Susie was hung on Sheldon and Leonard's fridge it's Mrs Wallowitz loving mother to all of us will miss you number 10 Rebecca's Rock Bottom Crazy Ex-Girlfriend despite its cheery exterior Crazy Ex-Girlfriend goes to some Dark Places it was often praised for depicting protagonist Rebecca bunch's struggles in an honest way but you can get off the plane in LA and buy a new ticket true true yeah the thing is I'm just too tired too buy things or do things or get things or say things or face things in season three she finds herself at an all-time low after escaping her life in West Covina she seeks comfort from her mother Naomi in New York their relationship gets extremely strained when it's revealed that the mother's been sneaking medication into her daughter's system of course you didn't change the only reason I was feeling better is because you gave me these drugs it blitzed me out made my ears buzz in the wake of this betrayal Rebecca attempts to overdose by swallowing a handful of the leftover meds she quickly realizes the severity of her situation and gets a flight attendant's attention before it's too late the episode marked a major turning point in the series and promoted the importance of asking for help I'm aware mental illness is stigmatized Enigma is worth it if I realize who I'm meant to be armed with my diagnosis number nine Ben's death scrubs and you have leukemia [Music] that sucks Cox's brother-in-law Ben was treated for leukemia in the first season when he returns in season three he defends JD when a patient passes away on his watch 20 minutes after you left he went into cardiac arrests we try to resuscitate him but there's nothing we can do I'm sorry this stance Angus Cox throughout the episode but Ben is able to push the cranky doctor towards a place of forgiveness but by the time he's ready to move on Cox realizes that the patient that passed away was Ben you have to forgive yourself for everything that went down the other day you're so annoying yeah it turns out that the doctor had been hallucinating that his brother-in-law was around after his death the episode ends at the funeral the emotional and jarring plot twist still hurts the hearts of fans decades later number eight Gloria's miscarriage All in the Family it's me yeah glorious gonna have a baby you're gonna be a grandpa during an era when sitcoms are often played it safe All in the Family was Fearless from racism to religion the series never shied away from exploring topics other shows didn't dare tackle and they didn't wait long to dive into serious territory in season one the bunkers learned that their daughter Gloria and her husband Mike are expecting a child at first the episode focuses on Archie's anger about the pregnancy but things that soon take a somber turn when Gloria suffers a devastating miscarriage you okay uh well uh adopted the heavy episode depicts a genuine and honest portrayal of an issue that is often swept under the rug even today Archie Glory you lost the baby what are you talking about what do you mean by that but the doctor says she's going to be fine number seven Terry's racial profiling Brooklyn Nine-Nine as the black lives matter movement became the subject of more and more headlines Brooklyn Nine-Nine had some tough conversations to confront well nine out of 10 times they get called to that neighborhood it's about a guy that looks like you were you responded to a call no you're missing a point no you're missing the point I just want you to admit you only stop me because I'm black the comedy which follows the Misadventures of a New York City Precinct could not ignore the topic of policing and racism they tackled the issue head on by including a plot point where the black Officer Terry is racially profiled by a fellow cop listen well you need to lower your voice lower my voice go put your hands on your head turn around don't make any sudden movements I didn't do anything keep talking see what happens next huh he spends the episode trying to decide whether or not to file a complaint while also trying to manage the emotion National toll of the incident it's a heavy but vital storyline I wasn't a guy who lived in a neighborhood looking for his daughter's toy I was a black man a dangerous black man awareness is spitting about police storylines like this cast light on the topic number six Mateo's deportation Superstore Superstore always places emphasis on the importance of fundamental issues in one of these shows most Paramount episodes The Big Box retail store Witnesses one of their own facing deportation I'm gonna miss working with you sorry relax I'm gonna get out yeah but even if you do make it out you can't come back now that they know knowing that he does not have citizenship sales associates Mateo lives in constant fear his worst nightmare comes true and Cloud9 is raided by Ice I think we're doing it right you're doing it there you are they know about you what if they saw your picture they know what you look like we have to go now okay where do we go I don't know his colleagues do everything in their power to hide and protect him but in the end he's found and taken away the whole episode is heartbreaking because of how authentic it appears as this is the reality for countless people across America the cards think all undocumented people are Latinos or they just keep yelling at me in Spanish and I don't understand what you're saying number five Arnold and Mr Horton Different Strokes in a chilling two-part episode Different Strokes featured one of the most disturbing story lines in sitcom history the content was so heavy that it even included a Content advisory read by show lead Conrad Bain titled the bicycle man the ark followed the budding friendship between Arnold and Dudley and bicycle shop owner Mr Horton maybe it would be best if you didn't even mention you know that you came back here and I gave you all this ice cream before dinner why don't we just make it our little secret huh but it's soon too cool attentions for the young people friends fortunately adults step in to Aid their children through this difficult scenario oh look I'm sorry Mr Drummond I'm just about to close up here I've had a little problem is this Horton yes it is I think you've got a big problem Mr Horton Now where's Dudley Arnold told us that he was here Strokes received a claim for handling the sensitive subject matter well and was even credited with helping children identify inappropriate adults Behavior but you do have to be careful somebody wants you to do something that's wrong or if they want you to lie to your parents that is a person should not be trusted no matter how good the reason they give you seems to be number four Marshall's dad's death How I Met Your Mother season six of How I Met Your Mother included the death of Marshall's father after he and Lily spend the day at the fertility Specialists they both anticipate the worst and so Marshall told his parents everything and so now I'm just scared that we won't be able to give you a grandchild oh Marshall we don't care about that one bit but they could never have guessed that their bad news would come from another source the moment Marshall received some positive information about fertility Lily arrives to tell him that his dad has suffered a fatal heart attack Something's Happened um your father he had a heart attack he didn't make it Jason Siegel and Alison Halligan improvised the moment and shot the heartbreaking scene in just one take not only did this shock fans but also Siegel as well in the end this approach led to one of the saddest moments in the entire show I'm not ready for this number three Will's dad leaves The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air despite spending over a decade apart Will's father Lou unexpectedly returned in a season 4 episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Uncle Phil immediately has his reservations about whether or not Lou will stick around will is not a coat that you hang in the closet then pick it up when you're ready to wear it his life goes on he's not supposed to be here for you you're supposed to be here for him you get off my back however will and Lou make plans to venture out on a road trip and mend their relationship but the disappearing dad decides to abandon the plan and his son at the last moment I'm glad you're here um some business came up I got a handle so we're gonna have to put a our trip on hold you understand a distraught and rightfully hurt will launches into an incredibly emotional monologue before breaking down in front of his uncle it's a powerful moment made even stronger by both Will Smith's and the late James Avery's incredible acting how come you don't want me man number two moord's pregnancy Maud split into a two-parter the Norman Lear comedy Maud addressed a critical Topic in its very first season when the Title Character discovers she is pregnant at 47 years old she has to decide what to do all right it's all right just tell me Walter that I'm doing the right thing not having the baby she ultimately decides that getting an abortion is the right thing to do since such a topic was rarely discussed in mainstream media at the time the subject matter received backlash I think it would be wrong to have a child at our age oh water so do I some stations even decided to forego airing the episode altogether Leah stood by the storyline and offered an honest depiction of a topic that is far too often kept in the dark for you more for me and the privacy of our own lives you're doing the right thing before we unveil our top pick here are a few honorable mentions will and Carlton are robbed The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air fans were shocked when will was shot hey look that's all we got man that's it I got some more what happens to Charles Full House Full House dedicated an episode to the topic of abuse but it's my own fault for ticking him off boy did he really clever me last week you mean when you came to school with that black guy and you said you walked into a door yeah a door named death Dr Cox's mistake scrubs the doctor breaks down after a mistake leads to a patient's death the second you start blaming yourself for people's deaths there's no coming back yeah you're right [Music] Edith's 50th birthday All in the Family viewers were shocked when Edith was assaulted before her birthday party all you gotta do is do exactly like I tell you and everything's going to be just fine what are you gonna do to me just exactly what you think I'm gonna do to you Hawkeye's confession Mash Hawkeye made a traumatic confession in the finale [Laughter] I I just wanted to be quiet it was a baby Jamie's kiss Mad About You Jamie and Paul's marriage was on the line after she kissed her co-worker shame on you if that's what you think of me that I would leave you I'm not saying you will no but if I do in case I do you go find another guy and why don't you leave me first Maybe before we continue be sure to subscribe to our Channel and ring the bell to get notified about our latest videos you have the option to be notified for occasional videos or all of them if you're on your phone make sure you go into your settings and switch on notifications number one plane crash mash for over a decade Mash a perfectly towed the line between comedy and drama situated during the Korean War at a military Hospital the show did not shy away from levity so long I'm afraid just a handshake won't do it Henry legendary series most challenging moments he says with an ungettable gut punch after Colonel Blake receives his discharge we watch a Bittersweet send offer I'm gonna come back and kick your butt thank you things take a heart-taking turn when radar delivers horrifying news apparently Blake's plane crashed and he did not survive lieutenant colonel Henry Blake's plane was shot down Over the Sea of Japan the moment stands the test of time as one of the most brutal revelations in the history of American television [Music] foreign

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Length: 27min 22sec (1642 seconds)

Published: Mon Mar 20 2023