Controversial TV Episodes of Popular Shows That Have Been Totally Banned

"Episode 0847" - Sesame Street

Did you know that there is one episode of Sesame Street that is deemed too scary for children? In season 7, Margaret Hamilton showed up as her Wizard of Oz character, the Wicked Witch of the West. The episode aired in 1976. Shortly after, the company was flooded with complaints of scared children. It was quickly taken out of syndication. 

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