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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[deleted] t1_jebswt6 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 9:31 PM

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friedtaro t1_jebtoot wrote on March 30, 2023 at 9:36 PM

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

Nobodycares2022 t1_jebu4j1 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 9:39 PM

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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

unitedfan6191 OP t1_jebud5f wrote on March 30, 2023 at 9:41 PM

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Replying to Nobodycares2022 (#2,502,095)

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

Nobodycares2022 t1_jebulfy wrote on March 30, 2023 at 9:42 PM

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Replying to unitedfan6191 (#2,502,149)

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

frostygrin t1_jebvtfr wrote on March 30, 2023 at 9:50 PM

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The Sandman - Episode 5, 24/7

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

Chaz_wazzers t1_jebx7yl wrote on March 30, 2023 at 10:00 PM

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Different Strokes - the bicycle store guy

Orcus424 t1_jec02hd wrote on March 30, 2023 at 10:20 PM

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Replying to unitedfan6191 (#2,502,149)

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.

Latter_Feeling2656 t1_jec0r07 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 10:24 PM

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Tim Reid's dramedy Frank's Place had a very affecting two-parter about how drug use and trade form a wall separating people from their loved ones.

Both episodes:

https://youtu.be/D2c_Nyf4IbM?list=PLQQ4DpKtNIp8QYQ7q2IsKfy9hcY4jdUiJ

https://youtu.be/fpM1IlpEoFo?list=PLQQ4DpKtNIp8QYQ7q2IsKfy9hcY4jdUiJ

headofled t1_jec2oq3 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 10:38 PM

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Replying to friedtaro (#2,501,972)

Also "Sons of the Fathers" which dealt with racism

JustJess234 t1_jecoogm wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:19 AM

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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.

Nick_Papa_Giorgio t1_jecp6x5 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:23 AM

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Replying to Nobodycares2022 (#2,502,095)

The one where Carlton hangs out with a Compton gang is really good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPeDAFTgPTA

The only episode I liked better was when they burn money they found in the cave.

Sandy_hook_lemy t1_jee4kv2 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 10:56 AM

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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