Like every episode released for that show is offensive in some way or form. The office is one of my very favorite television shows, so when it comes to narrowing it down to my favorites, it seems impossible to pick a top ten favorite episodes. In an attempt to be funny, michael makes the day even worse by pretending to flash his staff with his finger in his pants. This is screen rant s list of 12 controversial tv episodes that shocked the nation. This subreddit is for fans of the us version of the tv show, the office. The 10 greatest banned tv episodes of all time cinemablend. Denno senshi porygon 1997 in one of the scenes believed to have caused epileptic seizures, pikachu uses thunderbolt on a cyber missile, causing the screen to flash red and blue rapidly. Here are the seven most controversial episodes of the simpsons. This episode in a sense is wild from start to finish 10. Jun 07, 2018 i think the florida episodes of the office are absolutely fantastic. Brown in this episode, michaels steve carell controversial imitation of a chris rock routine. What scenesepisodes do you think were fine at the time, but now too controversial that if it aired today, it would cause backlash.
The first season of the office was not very well received by audiences and critics, and thus, the series came pretty close to cancellation. But does a selfaware comedy about bad workplace behavior feel the same when so many of our daytoday conversations are about workplace abuse. Cartoon episodes so controversial they were banned by juliet kahn feb. Created as an adaptation by greg daniels of the british series of the same name, it is a mockumentary that follows the daytoday lives of the employees of the scranton, pennsylvania branch of dunder mifflin, a fictional paper supply company. Recently, ive seen more and more gifs and quotes from the office. Controversial heathers episodes removed after pittsburgh. The thing that made the office great is the same thing that. For this list, were looking at the episodes of television that prompted a public outcry, were censored, or otherwise stirred up heated discussion. The office is largely considered the pinnacle of modern television and a master of the mockumentary format, and so it was always a treat when the show had entire episodes dedicated to everyones favorite spooky holiday. Controversial scene from the office halloween episode cut on. Feb 26, 2019 cartoon episodes so controversial they were banned by juliet kahn feb. So we can already see were not going to be pleasing everyone on this list but come onits south park. Obviously you cannot choose only ten episodes of the office to be crowned the funniest. Scroll through this slideshow and judge for yourself.
Cast and crew of nbcs the office reflect on the shows second episode, diversity day, on the 10th anniversary of the series debut. Then, in 2015, arising from a separate incident, the state medical board once again found him negligent, asserting that he was guilty of not meeting required minimum standards of veterinary care the dr. The episode guest stars office consulting producer larry wilmore as mr. Nbcs mockumentary sitcom, which concludes its ninth and final season on thursday, flipped the tvasadistractionfromreallife paradigm by setting.
Controversial opinion the florida episodes of the office. Here are ten more controversial episodes of some of your favourite tv shows that were pulled offair in the wake of scandal pokemon. Caught in massive traffic caused by the annual puerto rican day parade, jerry, george, elaine, and kramer have to deal with the crowds and events going on around their car. The first season of the american television comedy the office premiered in the united states on nbc on march 24, 2005, concluded on april 26, 2005, and consists of six episodes.
Apr 24, 2020 as the ultimate fan of the original dallas on cbs, i remember spending much of the summer of 1980 contemplating who shot larry hagman as that dastardly j. Oct 30, 2018 previously, episodes 9 and 10 of the show were combined into one installment to edit out a part in which the high school is blown up as it was deemed too controversial for u. In this episode, michaels steve carell controversial imitation of a chris rock routine forces the staff to undergo a racial diversity seminar. Revisit the controversial halloween joke the office scrubbed. Revisit the controversial halloween joke the office scrubbed after. Early does his part to support georgia public education. Why the offices season 6 controversial halloween episode. Theres no doubt that this show has some seriously funny moments dwight faking an office fire, anyone.
Scotts tots, diversity day and some other super awkward episodes of the classic nbc comedy. Feb 17, 2018 theres no doubt that this show has some seriously funny moments dwight faking an office fire, anyone. Considering that the first season has some of the most outdated episodes of the series, it is understandable that the office was almost given the ax. In 2009, an episode from the offices sixth season opened with a halloween joke.
Aug 03, 2019 let me give you some controversial examples from the shows early seasons. Fbi agents mulder and scully are called to a small, idyllic rural community in which time seems to have stood still, to investigate the. Most controversial tv finales of all time best and worst. The 15 most controversial tv show episodes of all time by jason serafino jason serafino is a contributing writer at complex who covers movies, tv, and comic books. The best the office halloween episodes ranked using. Even though the show ended four years ago, its popularity has begun to spike again. Easily the biggest comedy since friends or seinfeld, nbcs the office ran from 2005 to 20 and managed to rack up nearly 190 episodes. The thing that made the office great is the same thing. A dogs tail is amputated without proper anesthesia or sterile technique. The 15 most controversial tv show episodes of all time complex. One episode that did catch some heat upon its initial release however, was the season three episode thief in the night, which. A group of kids come to tour the office warehouse, which is decked out like a carnival haunted house, and things go about the way youd expect. Mar 08, 2020 here are the seven most controversial episodes of the simpsons. The show was extremely popular and praised by viewers and critics for its great characters, funny writing, and deep themes.
Dinner party and 9 other cringeworthy episodes ranked. This list could not be complete without mentioning one. It is not available on netflix, or any other streaming version of the show. On march 17, 2011, nbc renewed the office for an eighth season, consisting of 24 episodes. It was only the series second episode ever, and it. However, it has seen some slight alterations since it first ran on nbc, including the notable change to season 6, episode 8, koi pond. Its a virtual laboratory of corporate dysfunction, complete with a narcissistic, childish boss. So i sort of want to piggy back from that idea in the sense that you have to talk about the office with michael and then a little bit downhill once he leaves. With nine seasons worth of content and a stash of leftover candy to eat from 2018 spooky season, consider this your ultimate guide to the best the office halloween episodes, ranked using the. Revisit the controversial halloween joke the office. Nbcs hit mockumentary television show, the office, ended in 20. As the office airs its series finale this week, we looked back at the past 9 seasons and chose the best and worst episodes.
Watch paper airplanes season 9, episode 20 of the office or get episode details on nbc. A group of kids come to tour the office warehouse, which is. Quagmires dad undergoes a sex change, and brian, who was out of town for a seminar, ends up sleeping with him after the sex change. It was only the series second episode ever, and it featured michael scott at his fullest and most inappropriate. Controversial scene from the office halloween episode cut. Top 10 controversial cartoons 22 electricdragon505. Michael is dressed in an alreadydated dick in a box costume. The 15 most controversial tv show episodes of all time. May 19, 2019 the 11 most controversial tv finales of all time from lost to game of thrones, nothing is more frustrating than when a series splits its fans with how it stuck the landing. This season focuses on andy bernard becoming manager of the scranton branch, before being replaced as manager by nellie bertram catherine tate midway through the season. Sexual harassment is the second episode of the second season of the american comedy television series the office, and the shows eighth episode overall.
Unfortunately for seinfeld, the penultimate episode of the series was its most controversial, and over 38. Diversity day is probably considered one of the most controversial episodes of the office. The office is an american adaptation of the british tv series of the same name, and is presented in a mockumentary format, portraying the daily lives of office. The show ran from 200520 but is still watched just as much today. Seth macfarlane, alex borstein, seth green, mila kunis. Email surveillance season 2, episode 9, garden party season 8, episode 4 and business trip season 5, episode 8. The season 6 halloween episode had a controversial cold open gag that has since been removed by nbc. Womens appreciation is the episode where phyllis gets flashed in the parking lot. Low and behold, here are ten episodes i have narrowed down that make me laugh anytime and every time. The 11 most controversial tv finales of all time from lost to game of thrones, nothing is more frustrating than when a series splits its fans with how it stuck the landing. An oral history of diversity day, a defining episode of. While the transformers franchise spanned several hundred episodes over the course of its various incarnations, theres a surprising lack of controversy surrounding the classic 80s cartoon although the live action movies are a different story altogether. The thing about michael is that he almost always means well in the things he does and the activities he makes his employees partake in.
Mar 18, 2019 here are ten more controversial episodes of some of your favourite tv shows that were pulled offair in the wake of scandal pokemon. What scenesepisodes do you think were fine at the time. A 2014 episode of doctor who stands out as the most controversial episode. A lot of jokes on the office, especially by michael, were inappropriate and brushed off by the employees because it was just michael being michael.
The offices fourth season was perhaps its most consistent run in terms of quality, despite having its episode order cut down due to the writers strike. Oct 27, 2019 the cold open initially appeared in the first airing of season sixs koi pond episode in 2009 and was quickly removed from any reruns and ondemand services after backlash from people who. Even time lords on a mission to protect the universe from chaos and evil forces occasionally stumble into controversy. This episode is the annual awards ceremony for the employees of dunder mifflin scranton branch. A dogs femoral head top of rear leg bone is cut off without proper pain medication and sterile technique.
Homer simpson season 9, 1997 this season 9 episode wasnt so much controversial in itself when it aired in 1997. May 16, 20 unless, of course, that tv show is the office. The office is an american adaptation of the british tv series of the same name, and is presented in a mockumentary format, portraying the daily lives of office employees in the scranton, pennsylvania branch of the. Temple university libraries philadelphia special investigation. Diversity day is the second episode of the first season of the american comedy television series the office.
The tv series the office is an example of how a company should not operate. I know people like to knock the show once michael leaves but chaps did an excellent blog about robert california. The series ran on nbc in the united states from march 24, 2005 to may 16, 20. Sep 17, 2017 here are 15 controversial episodes of classic cartoons. I think the florida episodes of the office are absolutely fantastic. As the calendar inches closer to halloween, you might notice the show missing. Besides being known as the most bingeable show on netflix, the office is wellknown for its wellcrafted cold opens. While some were better than others, its hard to deny that these episodes were some of the most enjoyable of the shows run. The season 6 halloween episode had a controversial cold open gag. Controversial tv episodes that were banned due to scandal. List of the office american tv series episodes wikipedia.
Jenna fischer, rainn wilson, steve carell, and angela kinsey in the office. The office s fourth season was perhaps its most consistent run in terms of quality, despite having its episode order cut down due to the writers strike. Nov, 2015 this is screen rant s list of 12 controversial tv episodes that shocked the nation. The office is still available on netflix, but there is one scene you cant see. The office gave us nine seasons of cringeworthy laughs. Most controversial tv finales of all time best and worst tv. Jim, face painted with the word book is above it all.
I was convinced it had to be jeff cooper as sue ellens linda gray psychiatrist dr. The dundies season 2, episode 1 jenna fischer pam herself recommended that this should be the episode to show someone who wants to watch the office. Watch lice season 9, episode 10 of the office or get episode details on nbc. Novak and directed by ken kwapis, it first aired in the united states on march 29, 2005, on nbc. Oct 29, 2019 the office is still available on netflix, but there is one scene you cant see. The office has become a staple of popculture and is a rare gem whose relevance continues to grow at a time when fans have more entertainment choices than. Sep 17, 20 the 15 most controversial tv show episodes of all time by jason serafino jason serafino is a contributing writer at complex who covers movies, tv, and comic books. The confrontation of may, 1985 between the move organization and philadelphias city government, which left 11 move members dead and 61 homes destroyed, was one of the most controversial episodes in the citys modern history. In an aim to save face, it is also the episode where michael takes the ladies of the office to victorias secret. Were still waiting on that answer, but until then, check out some of its competition in our countdown of the 15 most controversial tv show episodes of all time. The office is still a staple of streaming entertainment, more than six years after it went off the air. May 15, 2015 top 10 controversial cartoons 22 electricdragon505. From jims, um, minimalistic costumes, to the annual halloween office party, any the office fan can agree that the halloween specials are some of the most beloved episodes of the show.
Rogers had a way with taboo topics nuclear war and race relations werent the usual kiddieshow fodder, but they made their way into the safe space of mister rogers neighborhood. Jan 09, 2018 the office gave us nine seasons of cringeworthy laughs. The office is an american television sitcom broadcast on nbc. Episodes began to revolve around the colleagues individual home lives like dwights adventures on his beet farm and their relationships outside of the office like angela dating a. Welcome to and today were counting down our picks for the top 10 controversial tv episodes.