Controversial TV Episodes of Popular Shows That Have Been Totally Banned

"Flying Dupes" - TaleSpin

TaleSpin was a popular cartoon show in the 1980s. It was a child's cartoon, so the themes were always positive or silly. That was not the case for this particular episode. In "Flying Dupes," Baloo delivers a package to the Thembrian High Marshall. Inside the package was a bomb. It was aired once in August 1991 and subsequently banned after that. 

"Episode 29" - The Amanda Show

Amanda Bynes starred in her own show called The Amanda Show. It was one of the most popular kids' shows airing during its time on Nickelodeon. In Episode 29, a family called The Lucklesses got their house hit by an asteroid and destroyed. The episode aired on March 17, 2001, but was pulled after the 9/11 attacks. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.