Controversial TV Episodes of Popular Shows That Have Been Totally Banned

"Minstrel Krampus" - American Dad

American Dad released the episode "Minstrel Krampus" right around the Sandy Hook massacre. The episode involved child death, so Fox decided that it was not appropriate for the current event that was unfolding. They wanted to stay sensitive to the families of the event. The episode was aired a year later.

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The More You Know

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