In the 80s, family sitcoms decided to pivot to more serious content once or twice a season -- usually during sweeps. And these became known as "very special" episodes.
These episodes became an opportunity to teach valuable life lessons to Gen X kids through relatable characters. But sometimes, they managed to traumatize us in the process. And they did it with a laugh track.
These are 10 of the most well-known very special episodes from our most favorite sitcoms that traumatized 80s kids.
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