Top 20 Most Shocking Sitcom Moments

Sometimes sitcoms take shocking turns. For this list, we’ll be looking at the most unexpected, heartbreaking and downright jaw dropping moments from well-known sitcoms. Our countdown includes "Mom," "Superstore," "Scrubs," and more! Do YOU remember watching these shocking moments? Let us know in the comments!

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[trinaq]

I always found the "8 Simple Rules" episode paying tribute to John Ritter's untimely passing to be incredibly moving. They allowed both the characters and the actors to grieve for a treasured coworker and friend.

[twannifufu]

Many episodes in "Golden Girls" could fill half this list - Sophia's friend desiring to end her life, Rose's HIV/AIDS scare, the homeless shelter visit, Blanche experiencing harassment at the hands of her professor, Phil's death, Big Daddy's death, the robbery, Mario's deportation, and too many others.

[trinaq]

"Where do you think we are?" Almost two decades later, this moment STILL makes me ugly cry. Ben was so lovable, and the only character who Cox really liked and respected. Brendan Fraser certainly made the most out of his small role.

[dieypslackiert]

Marshall's "I'm not ready for this" is so haunting... my parents are in their 60s now, my mother already lost two older sisters and i'm so afraid of the day my parents will die. I love them so much and i can't imagine a life without them. Hopefully they will have a lot more years on this planet...

[caseymacmacl]

My dad passed away a month ago. The HIMYM clip had me in tears! I'm 54 and I completely understand how Marshall felt. "I'm not ready for this." I don't think any of us are ever ready for the loss of a beloved parent. RIP Dad. One of these days the tears will stop but today is not that day.

[alfredoaguilera]

The MASH “chicken” episode was shocking and heart breaking. Hawkeye- a beloved character- breaking down over the horrific act reminded a generation of the horrors of war and of the “real” men and women who lived it. A generation who knew many Vietnam vets felt as if they got a glimpse into the horrors of war and of ptsd. We didn’t know what that was at that time but we knew they were hurting. That scene still gets me after so many years.

[MildlyAnnoyedAHM]

"I'm not ready for this."

You never are.

[simonwetterlund]

Ben's Death in Scrubs is amazingly well told. To take such a strong turn in comedy and not overdo or undersell it. Fantastic

[seangale]

"Archie Bunker's Place": Edith's death offscreen - when Archie find's her slipper. Still brings me to tears.

[TheMoonlight]

I do like how they dealt with Debbie Wollowitz' passing, giving her a peaceful departure rather than the sad ending the actress had. And I loved the episode where they made a dinner with all the last food she'd prepared and share it with all their friends.

[NeverlandSystemPixie]

What makes the Fresh Prince scene even MORE amazing is how improv Will Smith's performance was. His entire tirade was off-script and amazingly done.

[gfear]

I have never seen a show do the death of a lead character as perfectly as 8 Simple Rules did. The fact they let the cast show their true emotions and didn't simply have them act it out, was a brilliant decision.

[ninahowell]

The Matthew Perry one from Growing Pains hit hard. R.I.P Matthew Perry.

[ravenhall]

Scrubs is my comfort show so I rewatch it constantly and while Ben's death always hits me hard, Dr. Cox breaking down over the rabies deaths in My Lunch absolutely kills me. Seeing this concrete wall of a man not only break down but then continue to blame himself makes me lose it just about every time.

[DaddyTre]

#8. The scene in "All In The Family" when Archie tries to console his daughter Gloria after her miscarriage is so heartbreakingly sad and genuine that I cry every time I see it.

[dsalmeron]

Edith’s 50th birthday deserved more than an Honorable mention. When she breaks down after told she has to go to the police station is just so sad and real

[MaddawgMar]

The truest scene ever is when Dan asks Rosie what’s going on and Roseanne told him. You see the anger well up in him and grab his keys. Dan really embodied every real Man when he hears about abuse.

[tracyroweauthor]

I was only a kid when the MASH episode about Henry Blake's death aired and even now it still breaks my heart but the episode where Hawkeye breaks down is killer. Alan Alda is such a fantastic actor and to see a character that was always so flippant suddenly in so much pain--only Alda could portray it as well as he did.

[muggsyaxton]

The NewsRadio episode after Phil Hartman's death. The cast could barely stop crying. Big miss, MsMojo.

[Tomy_Yon]

Tackling daily problems (drugs, violence) and normal situations (loss of a loved one) in sitcoms are just praiseworthy. ❤