It’s no shocker to anyone who grew up in the ’90s and early 2000s that kids’ TV back then had its fair share of questionable content. From intense pop culture nods to scenes that went a little too far, ’90s kids were basically TV’s experimental generation. And let’s not even start on the bizarre commercials wedged in between. For now, let’s take a look back at the children’s programming moments that were too wild, and probably had executives scrambling!

'Buffalo Gals' – Cow and Chicken (1998)

I can't believe this didn't cause a conservative uproar. In this episode, the titular characters have their house invaded by a group of female bikers who come inside and can't stop munching on the house carpet. I will not write anything else after that...

'Deadly Force' — Gargoyles (1994)

The writing room was crazy for this one... I know that the show was meant to be dark and edgy, but this episode involved someone using a gun on themselves. I can't imagine what universe thinks this was meant for children's programming, its original version was removed from air shortly after being released.

'Rude Removal' — Dexter's Laboratory (1997)

I swear I remember seeing this as a fever dream as a child... In this episode, Dexter uses science to remove the "rude" factor in people, only to make the episode filled with this ongoing gag of them constantly cursing. While this episode never made it to air, it has since resurfaced online.

'See Me, Feel Me, Gnomey' — The Powerpuff Girls (2004)

Jack Black reportedly turned down a role in this episode, and he's probably still okay with it. Banned due to its heavy religious leanings, this rock-opera episode was eventually only a DVD release many years later.

'Electric Soldier Porygon' — Pokémon (1997)

Every Pokemon fan in the world knows this episode would never evade this list! But in case you're new, there's one scene that reportedly gave viewers epilepsy — so if you're photosensitive, please know that before clicking the link below.

[Update 11/13: Revised copy to indicate that the "See Me, Feel Me, Gnomey" episode was initially banned for its religious leanings, not communist ones.]