What’s your favorite “social issues” episode of any show?

Submitted by unitedfan6191 t3_126zt1y in television

Hi.

Hope you’re doing well.

Many shows have this in some form or fashion but i think in recent times BoJack Horseman has been one of the standouts in regularly tackling a variety of social issues like addiction, gun violence, racism, sexism and self-destructive behavior in a fantastically nuanced and honest way while being accompanied by very sharp-witted satire and humor.

There are just so many episodes of this show that excel at this, but what are individual episodes of any show that particularly stand out to you in the way it tackles social issues?

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Nobodycares2022 t1_jebu4j1 wrote

The Fresh Prince of Bel Air

Will taking amphetamines

Will & Carlton accused of stealing a car.

Carlton not being accepted into a black fraternity

Carlton needing a gun for self protection

Sorry couldn't pick just one

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unitedfan6191 OP t1_jebud5f wrote

I liked Will having Carlton’s back in the black fraternity episode.

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Nobodycares2022 t1_jebulfy wrote

Yeah me too. His dancing at the frat party was hysterical though!🤣

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Orcus424 t1_jec02hd wrote

That episode made a lot less sense in college. I thought fraternities were for everyone who wanted to join. In reality they are for the rich and well off students. Those who are struggling to pay for tuition aren't in fraternities or sororities. When you realize that you see that one guy messing with Carlton is just playing the struggling guy. I've seen that trope in various shows. The rich kid playing a poor kid kind of deal.

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friedtaro t1_jebtoot wrote

Static Shock - "Jimmy" Even though that episode aired 20 years ago it's still relevant with all the mass shootings going on now.

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headofled t1_jec2oq3 wrote

Also "Sons of the Fathers" which dealt with racism

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frostygrin t1_jebvtfr wrote

The Sandman - Episode 5, 24/7

One man's idea of a better world slowly and horrifyingly comes to life in a diner.

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JustJess234 t1_jecoogm wrote

There was an episode of Thats So Raven centered on discrimination. Made me realize that racism is still in a problem in the US.

Another one dealt with the consequences of smoking.

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Chaz_wazzers t1_jebx7yl wrote

Different Strokes - the bicycle store guy

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Sandy_hook_lemy t1_jee4kv2 wrote

Anti authoritarianism in Andor. Especially how the show doesnt try to do the "we will vote out the fascists" like what other shows like to do. It shows how militant movement is the only way to remove such a force

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