15 Times Beloved Shows Switched Genres For One Episode

Do you love over-the-top crime dramas? How about cutesy animated short films? Or perhaps you’re more of a fan of heartwarming family comedies. Whether it’s a comedy show dipping its toes into drama, or a procedural incorporating elements of horror, genre crossovers provide a fresh perspective on familiar material.
From comedies like 30 Rock and Modern Family to a sci-fi drama like Battlestar Galactica, there is probably something for everyone on this list. These are episodes that deviate from the regular format of the show in order to try something new and different. In many cases, these experiments are pretty successful and offer a refreshing change of pace for both the characters and viewers alike.
Whatever your taste, there’s probably an episode on this list for yo. From "A Fistful Of Paintballs" to "Take Me Out To The Holosuite," we’ve pretty much got something for everyone. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Just another day in Sunnydale, California... until the vampire slayers and demons start breaking out into song.

20th Television
A show within a show in 'Stargate SG-1'

MGM Television
'COPS' but make it 'The X-Files.'

20th Television
'Community' goes Wild West in the Season 2 finale.

NBC
If you thought the Vulcan death grip was strong, wait until you see their curveballs.

Paramount Pictures
Christa Miller got her kids-friendly episode of 'Scrubs'

NBC
In "A Day in the Life," we get an intimate, slice-of-life-type look into Xena and Gabrielle’s lives.

Renaissance Pictures
The Winchesters are back, and this time they’re facing ghosts on reality TV.

The CW
Just another day in ‘30 Rock’ life.

NBC
Modern Family

ABC
This post-apocalyptic thriller in ‘Dollhouse’ features character’s unreliable memories as flashbacks.

20th Television
The Doctor becomes embroiled in old west-style shootouts.

BBC
Battlestar Galactica

NBCUniversal
Tune in to "Revenging Angel" for a Looney Tunes-style ‘Farscape’ episode.

Debmar-Mercury
Stargate Atlantis

MGM Television