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waichingliu81 · 03-08-2007, 06:19 AM

what kinds of episodes or dilemmas do you dislike or cannot stand watching in a sitcom? be it your favourite or whatever it is. for me, i hate episodes in any sitcom that deals or handles the issue of drugs. i'm sorry but although i can understand why the writers and directors may have gone ahead with it, believing that there is some funny side to it- drugs in itself is NOT an issue to be laughed at. when i watch episodes of my favourite sitcoms where the lead characters are on some 'trip' and are off their head, it makes me feels embarassing, not to mention cringeworthy and makes them- the actors- look stupid

TMC · 04-13-2013, 04:43 AM

I can't stand body switching (a la Freaky Friday) episodes. I bring this up because the Disney Channel recently did this w/ their live-action sitcoms. I also recall 8 Simple Rules during its last season during that.

Ant-Lox · 04-15-2013, 02:15 PM

Frasier has at least one "Ski Lodge" episode per season, and when re watching the DVD sets, I tend to skip them, because they all blur together at this point.

I also don't like it when the main character goes through something really bad. On The Jeff Foxworthy Show, season 1, it's only 18 episodes, and 1 episode I refuse to watch because they get cheated out of a cash prize by con artists.

icecream · 04-15-2013, 03:34 PM

any episode that features boxing or wrestling

Furienna · 04-15-2013, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by waichingliu81

for me, i hate episodes in any sitcom that deals or handles the issue of drugs. i'm sorry but although i can understand why the writers and directors may have gone ahead with it, believing that there is some funny side to it- drugs in itself is NOT an issue to be laughed at. when i watch episodes of my favourite sitcoms where the lead characters are on some 'trip' and are off their head, it makes me feels embarassing, not to mention cringeworthy and makes them- the actors- look stupid

I don't think such episodes are meant to give you that much to laugh about, but they're more about showing a message.

george ho · 04-15-2013, 08:12 PM

Episodes primarily involving removal of tonsils. They implicitly encouraged removal of tonsils and triumphing fears of removing them just because... they are infected with bacteria, virus, and other foreign halogen.

Ryan Chamberlain · 04-16-2013, 10:18 PM

^I'm watching a Nanny episode about that right now. Where Fran has to have her's out. Eww.

I don't like drunk driving episodes. Except for the one they did on Full House. Because, it finally explained the whole "how Pam died" thing. We knew it was a car crash. But, didn't know it was because she was hit by a drunk driver.

Furienna · 04-16-2013, 11:43 PM

I had my tonsils removed seventeen years ago. They were so disgustingly enlarged, that I could feel them with the tip of my tongue! I don't really regret having it done, and I don't mind sitcom episodes about someone having the procedure done. Even though I only remember two: Fran on "The Nanny" and Will on "The Fresh Prince".

tooltime1987 · 04-19-2013, 03:51 PM

Home Improvement- When Tim found drugs in the gazebo in the episode called "What A Drag" in season 7.

waichingliu81 · 04-21-2013, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Furienna

I don't think such episodes are meant to give you that much to laugh about, but they're more about showing a message.

i can understand your point. even though it is a comedy, the issues are real, even if the situations and characters are not. it does give us a lot to ponder on.

Furienna · 04-21-2013, 07:31 PM

Exactly. Two of my favorite sitcoms, "Family Matters" and "Fresh Prince", are mostly light-hearted comedy, but they also both have episodes about more serious issues, like drugs, violence, racism, dead-beat fathers and almost losing a family member. Those episodes maybe aren't the funniest, but they sure belong to the most memorable.

waichingliu81 · 04-21-2013, 08:01 PM

that's why they are all situations comedies or sitcoms for short. they are comedies involving a number of characters in different scenarios or situations. i do think sometimes with some shows, the longer it goes on and the more serious it is and less funnier it is, that can ruin the show. but it depends on the writing.

treky · 04-22-2013, 02:17 AM

any sitcom that's advertised as "a very special episode of...."

Mr. Drucker · 04-22-2013, 09:19 AM

Yeah,alot of those were a bit on the sappy and sanctimonious side.In other words,drivel.

waichingliu81 · 04-22-2013, 10:06 AM

when one of the main characters gets together with or marries another character you despise or dislike.

03-08-2007, 06:19 AM	#1
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	Worst types of episodes or situations in a sitcom? what kinds of episodes or dilemmas do you dislike or cannot stand watching in a sitcom? be it your favourite or whatever it is. for me, i hate episodes in any sitcom that deals or handles the issue of drugs. i'm sorry but although i can understand why the writers and directors may have gone ahead with it, believing that there is some funny side to it- drugs in itself is NOT an issue to be laughed at. when i watch episodes of my favourite sitcoms where the lead characters are on some 'trip' and are off their head, it makes me feels embarassing, not to mention cringeworthy and makes them- the actors- look stupid

04-15-2013, 02:15 PM	#3
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04-15-2013, 03:34 PM	#4
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04-16-2013, 10:18 PM	#7
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04-19-2013, 03:51 PM	#9
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04-13-2013, 04:43 AM	#2
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 127,035	I can't stand body switching (a la Freaky Friday) episodes. I bring this up because the Disney Channel recently did this w/ their live-action sitcoms. I also recall 8 Simple Rules during its last season during that.

04-15-2013, 08:12 PM	#6
george ho Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 19, 2010 Posts: 85	Episodes primarily involving removal of tonsils. They implicitly encouraged removal of tonsils and triumphing fears of removing them just because... they are infected with bacteria, virus, and other foreign halogen.

04-16-2013, 11:43 PM	#8
Furienna Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 22, 2006 Location: Örnsköldsvik, Sweden Posts: 6,280	I had my tonsils removed seventeen years ago. They were so disgustingly enlarged, that I could feel them with the tip of my tongue! I don't really regret having it done, and I don't mind sitcom episodes about someone having the procedure done. Even though I only remember two: Fran on "The Nanny" and Will on "The Fresh Prince".

04-21-2013, 07:31 PM	#11
Furienna Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 22, 2006 Location: Örnsköldsvik, Sweden Posts: 6,280	Exactly. Two of my favorite sitcoms, "Family Matters" and "Fresh Prince", are mostly light-hearted comedy, but they also both have episodes about more serious issues, like drugs, violence, racism, dead-beat fathers and almost losing a family member. Those episodes maybe aren't the funniest, but they sure belong to the most memorable.

04-21-2013, 08:01 PM	#12
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	that's why they are all situations comedies or sitcoms for short. they are comedies involving a number of characters in different scenarios or situations. i do think sometimes with some shows, the longer it goes on and the more serious it is and less funnier it is, that can ruin the show. but it depends on the writing.

04-22-2013, 02:17 AM	#13
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04-22-2013, 09:19 AM	#14
Mr. Drucker Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 28, 2013 Location: Lynn,MA Posts: 325	Yeah,alot of those were a bit on the sappy and sanctimonious side.In other words,drivel.

04-22-2013, 10:06 AM	#15
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	when one of the main characters gets together with or marries another character you despise or dislike.