Controversial TV Episodes of Popular Shows That Have Been Totally Banned

"The Puppy Episode" - Ellen

Ellen was a popular sitcom in the mid-'90s starring Ellen Degeneres. In "The Puppy Episode," Ellen's character comes out as gay. This was aired not long after Ellen herself came out. Though the episode wasn't outright banned, advertisers completely pulled away from the show leading it to get canceled. 

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