21 Moments When Kids TV Shows Went Completely Off the Rails

It must be rough making children’s television. They’re usually animated shows, for one thing, so that’s a nightmare, then you’ve got to contend with celebrity guest voices, hysterical parents and demanding network executives who insist on a story that engages kids without being too complicated that’s edgy enough to make waves but not offend anyone. It’s enough to drive anyone bonkers.

And if some of these programs are anything to go by, it does. We’re not talking about a slightly risqué storyline or a few psychologically interesting depictions of aliens — some kids shows have moments that make you seriously concerned for the wellbeing of their creators. 

That’s why user LoneRangersBand asked r/AskReddit, “What weird episode or moment of a kids show do you remember?”