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10 TV Episodes That Completely Changed Their Shows Forever

By Rebecca Sargeant

Published 16 hours ago

While a TV show tends to grow and change with each season, several series can pinpoint a specific episode that caused a significant shake-up.

Many TV shows have one episode that changed everything. For example, the How I Met Your Mother finale retroactively altered the entire narrative, killing off the Mother and opening the door for Ted and Robin.
Doctor Who was changed for the worse when it revealed the Doctor's mysterious childhood, as the plot point felt messy and uncomfortable.
Chevy Chase's departure from Community had a significant impact, causing a decline in quality and the show's future, whereas Charlie Sheen's exit from Two and a Half Men allowed for a fresh direction for the sitcom.