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Top 50 Most Shocking Sitcom Moments

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VOICE OVER: Kirsten Ria Squibb WRITTEN BY: Kim Dionne We're counting down our picks for the most jaw‑dropping moments in live‑action sitcom history — scenes that stopped us cold and rewrote a show's tone. Expect shocking deaths, surprise confessions, traumatic twists, outré stunts and “it was all a dream” finales. We revisit unforgettable beats like Monica & Chandler's reveal, Ellen's coming‑out, the M*A*S*H plane crash and a notorious “jump the shark” stunt. Spoilers ahead. From multi‑camera classics to modern dramedies, these moments even surprised the cast and creators. Our countdown pulls moments from shows like Friends, Happy Days, Seinfeld, All in the Family, NewsRadio, Scrubs and more — which unexpected sitcom twist haunted you after the credits rolled? read more...

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