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More than 20 years later, the Jimmy episode of static shock still has to be among one of my favorites. The fact that the main dilemma in the plot was about normal kids, bullying somebody and pushing them too far just felt so real and it’s an episode that still holds up today.
All the more reason to abort your child if it turns out to be a boy. Seriously, why bother bringing another Eric Harris or Dylan Klebold into this world, huh?
It's always important to remember that "kids show" doesn't mean it can't tackle heavy topics, but that it presents them in a way kids can understand and without being traumatized. I wish more networks would remember that.
That’s true like how they “hid” the fact that Helga’s mother is an alcoholic by having her always passed out drinking smoothies. Most kids won’t get that until they’re older but it’s still important to talk about.
Static Shock talked about everything. School shootings, Racism, homelessness, bullying, peer pressure, losing a parent. It went there and is one of my favorite childhood kids shows❤
@PerfectlyImperfect93 just like That's So Raven. In fact, I think the racism episodes Static Shock and That's So Raven created were probably created at the same time
Static Shock was one of my absolute favorite shoes growing up alongside Gargoyles. I still remember the one episode where Virgil and his family went to Africa and he called Ritchie in excitement saying how in the US he was "just another black kid," while being in Africa he's ""just another kid"
Ginger's poem still gives me chills to this day, and really highlights depression, and the importance of opening up to our loved ones. I didn't realise until I was older that everyone was concerned about Ginger's mental health.
I still remember the Static Shock episode and how it touched on heavy subjects such as gun violence, and the dangers of letting bullying get out of hand, and parents not learning about how bad bullying can get until it's to late. And this was shown during the moments of Richie getting shot, Jimmy mentally broken by all the bullying and barging into the haunted house clean-up with the gun, and the scene where Virgil, his, dad, and Jimmy's dad find Jimmy's journal and learn how bad the bullying Jimmy was receiving a little to late. But I did like how Virgil's dad was understanding about Jimmy's parents not being aware of how bad the bullying was by explaining to Jimmy's dad that due to them acquiescing to Jimmy's request of not talking about what happened at school him and his wife were completely unaware of how bad the bullying was and how it was giving Jimmy serious mental issues.
and what bothers me the most about this episode is that Nick seems to show no signs of regret, he was never ashamed of the damage he has done to Jimmy, he loved to torture him physically and emotionally and the worst thing is that instead of feeling bad for what what he did, rather he feels upset and frustrated that his reputation was ruined.
@@GamePalace-jo5tuLook on the bright side. Since we never saw the scumbag again, we can assume karma pushed him in front of a bus. And I think the episode should've been way higher than 14.
The problem I have with this episode is that statistically speaking it's not the bullied kids who end up shooting up a school. Instead, it's the ones that no one messed with, even the bullies, out of fear. It paints shooters as misunderstood outcasts when usually they were teens who showed concerning signs of violence and/or manipulation. To help give a better understanding, if you were to take all the kids in South Park, the one most likely to become a school shooter would be Cartman.
Linus lashing out the bully, defending Janice’s condition, is one I would never forget anytime the peanuts is brought up. For a boy rolling around with a blanket, Linus is the morale of the gang, so it’s rare to see Linus be erupted with anger like this. His sister’s temper really rubbed off on him. It was also cathartic that the jerk did a turnaround, though, albeit a bit too soon.
Same here... You said it perfectly! That one moment is etched in my memory as THE best Peanuts moment: just seeing the usual Zen-like calm of Linus suddenly 'snap' with righteous fury was so damn powerful, you'd never forget it. It was *incredible* writing.
I can relate to said episode; my dad was in the hospital due to a stroke when I came to see him I had I picture I colored for him it said Get Well daddy I love you, but when I tried to give it to him my grandmother said sweetie daddy isn't gonna wake up. I then dropped to picture and left the room, later my mom found me crying in the waiting room. They explained why dad died and where he is.
@@acebesttheiris134 True, at least on his own show, Virgil was well appreciated. On Young Justice Seasons 3 & 4, I love how Beast Boy was developed in storywise.
Jimmy is the one Static Shock episode that always stuck with me because of how bullying can push someone towards their breaking point if no one does anything to stop it.
It really does especially since there are many that have been in Virgil's shoes whether you should report it to a higher authority like your parent or try to solve the issue yourself. He chose the latter and it lead to dramatic results something Virgil himself regrets doing. I just love how Static Shock makes Virgil so relatable despite being a superhero
@@zoeyrochellezhombie829 Which unfortunately happens a lot more. Back then, I was always told to tell a teacher and they'll stop the bullying. But in most cases some teachers won't even bother.
Especially the part where Mrs. Puff thought that Flatts didn't mean to actual bully SpongeBob (even though he clearly was). There are teachers that are just as blind as her which causes the problem to get worse.
It's my belief that kids should see these issues in their fiction, because they may end up having to deal with them outside of the fiction. We can't shelter kids from reality.
Life can be SO hard sometimes especially when kids are involved. But thanks to these episodes of all these wonderful T.V. shows the issues kids face every day help them better understand said issues more. Thank you to all those creative people who tackled these issues in such a beautiful way.
I love how Andi Mack explicitly included an openly gay character, with Jonas' response being especially heartwarming. Cyrus' actor, Joshua Rush, having come out as bisexual after the show ended, makes it even more poignant.
i always think about this when people talk about queerbating in TV. joshua rush, when he was on the show he wasn’t out as bi yet. granted he was still a child when he played cyrus so his own identity wasn’t really apart of the conversation. but he came out (at least) on tumblr sometime soon after the show ended. and to summarize he said that playing cyrus helped him come to terms with his own sexuality. as a queer person myself it’s definitely important to see queer people play queer roles. but this just makes me think about how- if an actor isn’t out yet that’s not always a bad thing
I knew Steven Universe would be on this list. You could talk about serious issues Steven dealt with for an hour and still have more to go over. Physical and emotion abuse, toxic relationships, lying and manipulation, using others and much more. It's a really great show that let a lot of viewers know they're not alone and gave insight into how to tackle a lot of life's problems.
@@thelonestar-l9n Rose wasn't terrible, she just wasn't perfect. She improved a lot from what she was to what she is before she dies. But at the end, the worst trait I can think she has is a bit of selfishness. But we saw her in reverse. We saw her at the beginning, portrayed as someone perfect, and slowly learned where she started from. Also, Rose and Greg are identical. Their backgrounds are similar. Yet everyone LOVES Greg, because he's THERE to show the person he's grown to be after his mistakes in his youth, even if he is still running away from them.
@@MangoMagica I will say that dynamic in that case is interesting. Technically, Lapis was the abuser between the two of them. Their whole relationship was toxic, but it's rare that the character we are supposed to like is portrayed as an abuser.
The Jimmy Episode of *Static Shock* is still one of My Most Favorites from my Childhood Years. Its Main Dilemma talks about Normal Kids, Bullying Someone at school and pushing them to the limits of taking the bullying too far. That episode is a Absolute Masterpiece to me, my Siblings and My Friends, it touches our hearts, and it felt so real to all of us. It's an episode that still holds up all these years.
Hooper's Store in modern day Sesame Street has napkins that have the picture of Mr. Hooper that Big Bird drew for that episode. I like how they kept his legacy alive and include a tribute to that episode
Excellent list! "Helga on the couch" is a great episode. What's especially sad is that in a previous episode "Olga comes home" Olga reveals the overbearing pressure of perfectionism and ends on the possible hope of her and Helga carving out a better relationship. Its too bad it didn't turn out that way.
Poor Appa. He really didn't deserve that much mistreatment. Glad he had reunited with Aang, but still, my heart feels heavy every time I watch that episode...😥
Almost every year I watch Avatar and the Appa episode I end up skipping because it's so sad. I think I've seen it a few times and I don't have the courage to rewatch it.
That Static Shock episode is even more realistic when you learn that Nick DID NOT GET PUNISHED or got the barest minimum which happens ALL too often with bullies and how schools would rather protect the bully to save their reputation rather than save the victim
Sadly, this happens a lot. Everyone sees a kid getting bullied and they do nothing to help, and when the bullied kid does something wild, people act surprised.
When I was in 4th grade, my elementary school art teacher was diagnosed with I believe it was ovarian cancer. My school had a special movie night and showed, “Why Charlie Brown, Why?” to help all of us students understand what cancer was, what chemotherapy can do, and how a lot of people can recover. Sadly, she passed away and was only about 27/28 years old and this was in 2006.
Honorable Mentions: * "Strangers on The Net" Smart Guy (1997-99) - This episode tackles with internet safety and child predatory. * "Who's For Dinner?" Rocko's Modern Life (1993-96) - This episode tackles about learning you're adopted. * "Operation Dad" The Casagrandes (2019-22) - This episode issues about missing a family member who lives far away from you. * "Escaping Expulsion" The Owl House (2020-23) - This episode tackles the issue of dealing with toxic and manipulative parenting. * "Where There's Smoke" Ozzy & Drix (2002-04) - This episode tackles with addiction at a young age.
Thank you for mentioning “Escaping Explosion” I feel like this episode isn’t talked about much in these kind of lists and it needs to be! Very few kids shows talk about abuse and The Owl House is one of the few brave shows to do so which is why I love the show. It’s not afraid to talk about serious issues!
I totally remember watching “Strangers on The Net as a kid.” That episode really helped me understand behaviors to watch out for, and is still important today.
@darkhunter5293 I agree. Especially since how garbage shows like the proud family sequel (Disney+ ruined a lot of my childhood since I watched the OG show) & Velma since everyone involved is basically unhinged.
back in the day that episode of static shock came at just the right time for me, granted i had been put through alot worse (and sadly still have some of the burns to show for it) but i was so very close to doing what jimmy was about to do.... and when not even the people who are meant to listen and help even bother with you, you feel backed into the corner. thankfully i didn't go that far but it was VERY hard to stop myself.
Teen Titans should have been on this list. The episode titled 'Haunted' focuses on Robin with his obsession of Slade. Even though he was considered dead after season two, Robin doesn't believe that. One night, he stays up looking for Slade's whereabouts.
@@demiladegeorge5851Don't forget from both the 90s Superman: The Animated Series episode The Late Mr. Kent, and Spider-man: The Animated Series episode Guilty, where both Clark Kent and Peter Parker had to prove innocence of 2 Black men convicted of crimes they didn't commit. Clark had to prove innocent of a man named Ernie Walker, and Peter had to prove Robbie Robertson's innocence.
Haunted can also be about ptsd. After all the horrible things done to Robin he can't accept Slade was gone. Which makes Robin obsessed how he can still be out there.
@@fishy0929 Robin's Haunted episode from Teen Titans reminds me of Batman's episode from TAS, where he fought the scarecrow again while being affected with his gas.
Regarding the Captain Planet AIDS episode. My brother was a hemophiliac and he contracted HIV from the medicine we need to stop bleeding. Back in the 80’s, the medicine was still made from blood plasma. The thing I really like about the episode, is it mentions that he had a blood transfusion. I think it is very important information, especially at the time it was made. A bit simplistic, I admit, but especially for a kids show, it’s good info
HONORABLE MENTIONS: - Courage the Cowardly Dog: "The Mask" (abusive relationships, plus a hint of LGBT themes) - Teen Titans: "Troq" (racism) - Bravestarr: "The Price" (drug use/addiction) - Gargoyles: "Deadly Force" (gun safety) - Powerpuff Girls: "Equal Fights" (sexism and equal rights)
There were even more from PPG than just that one, like "See Me, Feel Me, Gnomey", where the villain is basically an all powerful god who claimed to "save" Townsville, but was ultimately making it into his own image and being worshiped. Could hint at religious stuff here and how people may sacrifice even their own freedom/self identity for their saviors/gods/religion. Also the one with Robin. Hints that her parents probably had unprotected sex and got pregnant. She was already told that she was "a mistake", most likely hinting at this being the exact reason, and one of her lines is even "I'm a mistake too". Though the ep doesn't focus on that single aspect, it's just a scene. Still, really adult here. Seduca episodes. Nuff said. :P
Deadly Force is just a wonderfully done, actually rational and balanced take on the problem of gun violence. Instead of simplistically telling kids “Guns are horrible, scary, deadly weapons which serve no purpose other than to hurt and kill innocent people, and could be used to shoot you at any time,” we get a far saner and more reasonable, realistic moral- “Guns can be and are potentially very dangerous weapons-but only if you fail to handle them with the respect and caution they require. They are not toys, and should never be used without permission, for criminal acts, kept in places where people who might not know any better can have access to them, or ever viewed as an appropriate way to deal with anger, frustration, or other negative emotions. Follow these guidelines, and you don’t have to be afraid of guns.”
It’s still sad that Chuckie never got to really know his mom. Let’s say in All Grown Up he was talking with someone who lost someone close to them and they say “You were just a baby when your mom died”. Chuckie replies “Yeah but my dad wasn’t. He kept his grief bottled up for years. It was like he froze in time, but then he finally let it all out. Started talking about my mom and moved on. And now I think I can finally say that he’s ok”. And Mel losing her mom just like that really affected her and she thought she could bring her mom back with a Time Machine but she couldn’t. Grief hurts, but it has to. You have to deal with it so it can pass, and then you’re stronger.
I lost my dad, aunt, and grandparents to cancer. I lost a friend and uncle to suicide. I have a young cousin whose parents are abusive and neglectful addicts that I’m helping support now. There was so much I wished I had known and said beforehand in the loses. It’s good when kids show help them with grasps and skills for not just their situations, but others that could be suffering and need support from friends.
Steven Universe sticks with me to this day because of how deep it went into Stevens trauma and PTSD thats one of the most realistic shows ive seen when it comes to going into the characters traumas, i still love that show to this day
The episodes when Appa was taken and during his journey to find Aang again really made me tear up so much, but it was when they were reunited I had the happiest tears ever. I’m even tearing up as i’m writing this cos it was such a huge thing for me ❤
15:19 I watched that show in middle school. Man, it gets emotional. Especially in the one with his father, and the one about moving, and especially this one.
exactly, i think all writers (including myself) put a little of ourselves into our works, for example, my poems are about mental health and dealing with it, through words and metaphors, im glad my teachers understood that this was just how i used my outlit in life and i was ok mentally (after a visted to the mental hospital) im just so glad this episode was made and i love it!
The painful episode of Alvin and the Chipmunks where their kitty dies after getting struck by a car has come back into my mind recently, since my cat passed away a few months ago, although in this case, it was due to kidney failure.
Of course avatar is going to be on the list. Avatar dealt with genocide, child soldiers, ptsd, prisoners of war, the cost of war, the horrors of war, child abuse, patricide and filicide. Plus many more things.
@@Shojo-SkipSchmandy_the_Hottie Filicide is the deliberate act of a parent killing their own child. Which ozai, was planning to do too zuko until zuko's mother stepped in and stopped it.
That last one reminds me of a personal story: I was working as a camp counselor when the grandma of one of my campers died. The girl was seven years old. I told her about how my great-grandmother had died a couple of months before that so she wouldn’t feel alone. Well, it worked because anytime she felt sad she came right to me and would talk about how she felt. She didn’t really understand what death was, so she asked a lot of questions and I answered them. Once, she asked me “when is grandma coming back?” It took everything in me not to sob when I told her “grandma’s not coming back. I’m so sorry sweetheart”
That episode Jimmy REALLY strikes a cord with me and still does, to this day. I know how it feels to be a bully victim just like he did. Sure, I didn't get shoved into lockers like Jimmy did but one of the things that DID happen involved a jerk sticking a used condom in my Walkman while I went to use the restroom. See...at the time, we weren't allowed to bring our bags in the bathroom with us and had to leave them outside until we came back out. My point is just like Jimmy, I COULD'VE gone off the deep end and resorted to using a gun on MY bullies too. But instead, I had a strong support system in my parents, a few of my teachers and some great friends
I am an artist and when i was in high school had someone draw male body parts in my drawing pad and it hurt i ended school in 2017 yes it hurt but it didn't change anything i still draw to this day.
@@blademaster1227 Exactly! We may survive our bullying experience (in a way) but that doesn't mean they're easy to forget, even after you graduated. What's worse, we have up-incoming politicians out there who want to make hateful behavior/bullying a legal social norm...why else has there been so much antisemitism, hatred towards Asians and an ESPECIALLY strong hatred towards black and LGBT+ communities this year alone?
The Bravestarr episode years earlier where a drug dealer got a innocent kid addicted to drugs and the kid ended up dying at the end of that episode from overdose. That episode gave me nightmares.
I still say Helga’s therapy session opening up about her parents neglecting her and pay attention to Olga and Mariam’s alcoholism gets me and explains why Helgacus so withdrawn
Another thing worth mentioning is Jimmy himself is voiced by Richard Horvitz. Yes, the man that gave you the voice of characters like Zim and Billy is playing a completely different character.
@@spicybeantofuYes, but here, it’s way different from his standard typecast of loud idiots. The suffering he goes through isn’t played as a joke like most of Horvitz’s other characters.
Fred also talked about death when he spoke of his childhood dog that died and even showed that it was okay to cry when someone you love does by saying that he did after losing his pet.
To this day the Episode of Static Shock with Jimmy hit me hard as kid since I was bullied too. I wish more shows had real life lessons behind them again. Shows now are all caring and sharing and avoid the problem of bullying and confrontation...these are life lessons kids need and its sad especially because parents dont parent anymore . Thats one major issue with our world today.
A few others that should be on this list. 1) “The Greatest Evil Parts 1 & 2” from the DiC version of G.I. Joe. Deals with recreational drugs, from both the perspective of addiction and dealing in them. Scott McNeill was amazing as the voice of both Lieutenant Falcon and the Headman. 2) “Chaos” from the original Transformers series. Deals with survivor’s guilt. 3) “The Web” from Beast Wars. It’s about insubordination and how cooperation with friends and/or family can save you in the end.
I somehow think it's good for kids shows to show at least one episode that talk about issues that are that serious because literally pretty much anything in the world can cause seemingly unsolvable problem, where maybe only someone like an all good angel like person can help fix or make better (like what I heard Fred Rogers was somewhat like). And I think one of the biggest issues today is that most people in the world, who do need mental therapy, are usually those who either can't afford it, never heard of it or don't trust mental therapy.
Rugrats is the one that had the most impact. It prepared me for the pain I would feel when I lost my dad. Which is why it will always be one of my favorite shows. Later in highschool I wrote a children's book about the loss of a parent. I took inspiration from Rugrats. My teacher was surprised but I said " It's important that we teach kids about loss and death even though it's a dark topic."
Boy lots of these shows really went deep on serious issues. But Sesame Street was the holy grail of it not just with Mr. Hooper's death. There's plenty of others I can think of: .Homelessness- Bear in the Big Blue House- A Very Bear Christmas .Hundreds of Issues- Fraggle Rock .Growing Apart from Barney- Barney and Friends- When I Grow Up .Stopping Extinction- Little Einsteins- Knock on Wood .Greving and Dealing with Trauma- The Owl House (most of later Season 2 and 3) .Grief- Ducktales (2017)- The Last Crash of the Sunchaser .Memories Erased- Gravity Falls
In the series Batman Beyond there were a couple of episodes I thought were well written. Meltdown with Mr. Freeze and how he was genuinely trying to right his past mistakes and the backstory behind Bruce's dog Ace 'Ace in the Hole".
8:17 I saw this episode and I was really scared for everyone at that moment. Poor jimmy got sent to juvie and Richie got shot in the leg (thank god it wasn’t fatal). It must’ve been super painful. 😱😭😖
I always try to suggest this to my friends and other people that haven't watch it: Watch Static Shock. That show has a lot of action, but at the same time, a lot serious but endearing moments with Static/Virgil himself being one of the most relatable characters in animation
Arthur: April 9th. The 9/11 episode, where Arthur nearly lost his father, Binky saw the fire and was suffering from PTSD, Buster was exaggerate all the details (despite not being there), and another girl sad about losing her Scrapbooks. It covered a huge variety of topics.
I’ve never been in an abusive relationship, but I know people who have been. Much like Harley, they always feel like they’re at fault when their partner hurts them, and always forgive them when they buy them flowers or do one nice thing for them. Even when the relationship ends, the pain is still there, and they worry about being hurt again. However, when they do find love again, they overcome their past trauma with help from their new partner as well as their loved ones. Overall, my message is that if you or someone you know is in that kind of relationship, love shouldn’t hurt. Be there for them, and help them see what love is meant to be.
The Sarah Jane Adventures dealt with grief, divorce, mortality, prejudice, parenting struggles, leaving home, homelessness, growing old and child abduction. It was written for children but didn't lecture or talk down to the audience
Static Shock, Batman, Avatar, and Captain Planet were among the best shows I watched in my child- and teenhood. Static should get a live-action series or adapted to DCEU. And Captain Planet rebooted as live-action with more lessons about protecting the Earth, why, and tackling more serious issues.
NO! There's been too many flops and sub-par reboots. Static Shock and Captain Planet should remain as they are. We give Hollywood more money and the actors and writers will STILL be treated like shit,.
I really have to say the Jimmy episode of Static really serves as a reminder of what can possibly happen if bullying gets too out of hand, as I've seen and experienced it. The other issue with bullying is people will do it to others for their own amusement, they have problems at home, or their insecure about themselves. For me, I'm blind in one eye, while my other eye still has a bit of sight, and because of that, I've gained a more empathetic sense, and I can catch things those who have better vision either don't care to look at, or miss.
There are a lot of shows that could do this, imo. 90's Powerpuff Girls as well, and most would be Seduca, LOL. Or HIM. But heck, even hinting at some is enough to make an ep different, like the one with Robin, where she says "I'm a mistake too", meaning that her parents may have had unprotected sex and became pregnant over time.
Everyone talks about the same shorts from" Tales from BaSingSe" but I always felt Momos short was very emotional. >Animals experiencing loss >Momo nearly being sold with streetcats' to a butcher shop
Why is The Owl House not on here? The show talks about multiple serious issues. Abuse, PTSD, depression, panic attacks, illnesses, neurodivergence, and much more
I feel like Mojo could actually make a lot of individual lists for shows regarding topics like this. 90's Powerpuff Girls was the same; Talked about religion, hinted at (possibly) unprotected sex and therefore becoming pregnant, sexism, seduction, a lot of mature topics that may fly over a kid's mind (they sure did with me)! And the fact that they have their own Satan-esque character is also a thing on its own.
I remember when I was a kid they showed that episode Jimmy in my school to teach about why bullying is bad. Throughout the episode I felt so bad for the character Jimmy bullies are the worst thing is exist in this world online bullies are the worst. I was bullied for having autism. Static Shock taught me so much when I was a kid. This episode became one of my favorite episodes.
I don't know if it counts, but the Mbita episode from Baymax! on Disney+ is very significant to me, personally... albeit in a near similar fashion. Context: Mbita is a seafood chef working from a food truck. He has a sudden allergic reaction towards fish despite working with them his whole life. He's in denial when Baymax tells him this, but he talks to him about his feelings about wanting to be strong like his parents. He is able to find a way to do so, just with a change in his life. I was always able to do a handful of various things I loved before my first seizure in June 2020. So that episode still hits a cord with me.
@@nevaehhamilton3493 Thank you. Watching a part of Nightwatch (a show where emergency and police services are filmed in action) where a woman who suffered a seizure being sent to the hospital during COVID made me feel the same way, since I was practically alone for hours after I got sent to the hospital. (Wasn't really allowed to even watch TV or anything for a while, either, which made sense)
The Jimmy episode in static shock is really upsetting which based on bullying and real life school shooting even though I didn't watch the episode but it still teaches me a lesson about bullying and gun violence
My grandfather died of Alzheimer’s last year, but when he started deteriorating, he wrote me a letter explaining what was happening to him. When I rewatched Remember You this year, I cried because Simon’s letter was so similar to his.
I was bummed to not see the Smart Guy episode that dealt with online predators and grooming on this list. At a time when the internet was becoming the norm, it was the first show I remember showing how seemingly innocent online interactions can unknowingly lead to dangerous situations.
I didn't shed a single tear up until that last part. That broke me💔😭. Goodbye, Mr. Hooper. I didn't watch Sesame Street, but man, that message, really struck me💥💔💔💔💔
No love for “Reaching Out” from the The Owl House? A whole episode dedicated to parental absence, how grief can affect people in different ways and how it can affect our relationships we have now, how loss can still follow us years later, the anniversary of the death of the father of the main character, which she is also unable to spend with with her Mom, all presented maturely and sensitively? Really? No recognition? Oh my Titan.
Surprised to not see Cartoon All-stars to the rescue. It was an animated show out together by the major networks showing the dangers of drugs while featuring a wide variety of characters from several different sources.
I watch (and still watch) mr rogers...that show talked about some pretty heavy things at times (even though it was dumbed down for kids) Those lessions still stick with me.. Thank you for being a friend and a teacher,mr rogers...RIP ❤😢
Alone at Sea was one of those episodes I cherished but didn’t really appreciate until recently, when I got out of a toxic roommate relationship. Nowhere near the scope of Lapis and Jasper’s relationship, but the “I promise I’ve changed” bit hit close. I knew she hadn’t, and she even asked me if “I was sure I didn’t want to stay”. I was pretty sure and told her so. We were only roommates for two weeks, but those are two weeks of sleep I won’t get back because she kept me up at night on the phone with her partner. She was also very manipulative. Honestly I hope she changes for the better, but I’m not holding my breath
Racial prejudice really grinds my gears, I'm white but I see and feel how it effects others; black brown yellow etc. I put my foot down and cry out, thats not fair!! It hurts to know people are put down because of their color or race or any other. Discrimination is wrong, we all have rights 🤍🖤🤎💛❤️
As a cancer survivor, Arthur really helped me understand that just because you’re sick doesn’t mean you can’t still live life to the fullest even with losing your hair. Definitely taught me a lot more about the world we live in and how people treat each other nowadays
that mel vs the future episode came up a couple of times on other lists like this, i had to go and watch the episode and it tore me apart seeing mel break down the way she did not just infront of her best friends but her dad as well. "she can't be gone" still hurts to this day
There was once an episode of Captain Planet where Verminous Skumm created a drug called "Bliss". One of the Planeteers (Linka) had some slipped into her food and it got her addicted. Her cousin was also addicted, and he ended up OD'ing near the end of the episode. Not off screen and not at home either. He died on screen in the field, which was the only thing that snapped Linka out of her trance. This was rare among Captain Planet episodes due to the fact that this was one of the rare times that Cap didn't joke around or make puns with the enemy while in combat.
With Steven Universe, that episode hits harder as an adult. This is especially close to home when I realize the person who abused me and was toxic loved the show too. I miss her but I never want to see her again. We were Malachite for 12 years without ever realizing it.
The Jimmy episode proved you could talk about gun violence without being preachy. Very good episode and yet another reason why Kids’ WB! could be entertaining and informative without having to try too hard. You could have the Jimmy episode of Static Shock and make kids think then show an episode of Pokemon and entertain. It’s a big reason why, to me, Kids’ WB! is my favorite lineup.
I have been rewatching Static Shock and the topics they tackled are still prevalent today after watching the episodes again when I was a teen. If anything, a little worse or highlighted more now. I really hope Static Shock becomes more involved in DC projects. His character is so good to not ignore on what DC could have been. You have Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, and Aquaman but Static can bring so much to the DC movie universe.
Im so glad that i happen to grew up watching this type of cartoon. I do love me some anime. But cartoon such as "As told by ginger, static shock and batman are the type of cartoon that supringly teach you serious lesson that you can actually use in life as you meet people and journey forward.
I would also add Arthur-When Carl Met George That’s So Raven-That’s So Not Raven (body image is discussed) Rocket Power-Father’s Day Off (Sam’s divorced father visits after not seeing him for a long time) All Grown Up-Separate but Equal (discusses puberty and how relationships change as you get older)
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Static Shock.
Jimmy
@WatchMojo I think the title should be Top 20 Very Special Episodes.
Can't believe I'm saying this, Steven universe.
More than 20 years later, the Jimmy episode of static shock still has to be among one of my favorites. The fact that the main dilemma in the plot was about normal kids, bullying somebody and pushing them too far just felt so real and it’s an episode that still holds up today.
And it really feels that this issue has only gotten worse overtime.
@@anthonydigironimo5371 I agree, although Virgil did say in the episode Jimmy was getting help although sadly not all kids are as lucky as Jimmy.
Not gonna lie. That episode still makes me uncomfortable even as an adult
All the more reason to abort your child if it turns out to be a boy.
Seriously, why bother bringing another Eric Harris or Dylan Klebold into this world, huh?
@@veronicapiccinini7956 I feel that was the episode’s goal especially when the static shock comics don’t shy away from material like that
It's always important to remember that "kids show" doesn't mean it can't tackle heavy topics, but that it presents them in a way kids can understand and without being traumatized. I wish more networks would remember that.
Plenty of "kids cartoons" are more mature than "adult cartoons." It's ironic!
That’s true like how they “hid” the fact that Helga’s mother is an alcoholic by having her always passed out drinking smoothies. Most kids won’t get that until they’re older but it’s still important to talk about.
Static Shock talked about everything. School shootings, Racism, homelessness, bullying, peer pressure, losing a parent. It went there and is one of my favorite childhood kids shows❤
Don’t forget racism!
@@civiccattle6730 How could I forget that episode! 🤦🏽♀️ thank you ☺️
@PerfectlyImperfect93 just like That's So Raven. In fact, I think the racism episodes Static Shock and That's So Raven created were probably created at the same time
Static Shock was one of my absolute favorite shoes growing up alongside Gargoyles. I still remember the one episode where Virgil and his family went to Africa and he called Ritchie in excitement saying how in the US he was "just another black kid," while being in Africa he's ""just another kid"
All talk no action
Ginger's poem still gives me chills to this day, and really highlights depression, and the importance of opening up to our loved ones. I didn't realise until I was older that everyone was concerned about Ginger's mental health.
She didn't have depression,everyone made it to convince her she does.
And we didn't even hear what was said in the clips for that episode in this video
She didn't have depression they tried to gaslight her into believing she did.
I still remember the Static Shock episode and how it touched on heavy subjects such as gun violence, and the dangers of letting bullying get out of hand, and parents not learning about how bad bullying can get until it's to late.
And this was shown during the moments of Richie getting shot, Jimmy mentally broken by all the bullying and barging into the haunted house clean-up with the gun, and the scene where Virgil, his, dad, and Jimmy's dad find Jimmy's journal and learn how bad the bullying Jimmy was receiving a little to late.
But I did like how Virgil's dad was understanding about Jimmy's parents not being aware of how bad the bullying was by explaining to Jimmy's dad that due to them acquiescing to Jimmy's request of not talking about what happened at school him and his wife were completely unaware of how bad the bullying was and how it was giving Jimmy serious mental issues.
and what bothers me the most about this episode is that Nick seems to show no signs of regret, he was never ashamed of the damage he has done to Jimmy, he loved to torture him physically and emotionally and the worst thing is that instead of feeling bad for what what he did, rather he feels upset and frustrated that his reputation was ruined.
@@GamePalace-jo5tuLook on the bright side. Since we never saw the scumbag again, we can assume karma pushed him in front of a bus.
And I think the episode should've been way higher than 14.
The problem I have with this episode is that statistically speaking it's not the bullied kids who end up shooting up a school. Instead, it's the ones that no one messed with, even the bullies, out of fear. It paints shooters as misunderstood outcasts when usually they were teens who showed concerning signs of violence and/or manipulation. To help give a better understanding, if you were to take all the kids in South Park, the one most likely to become a school shooter would be Cartman.
@@jennifermatteson9917 I think it can be both, sunce bullying really destroyes mental health
@@GamePalace-jo5tu Nick was just like Jay Hogart from Degrassi: The Next Generation, who also showed no in his bullying of Rick Murray.
Linus lashing out the bully, defending Janice’s condition, is one I would never forget anytime the peanuts is brought up. For a boy rolling around with a blanket, Linus is the morale of the gang, so it’s rare to see Linus be erupted with anger like this. His sister’s temper really rubbed off on him. It was also cathartic that the jerk did a turnaround, though, albeit a bit too soon.
Same here... You said it perfectly! That one moment is etched in my memory as THE best Peanuts moment: just seeing the usual Zen-like calm of Linus suddenly 'snap' with righteous fury was so damn powerful, you'd never forget it. It was *incredible* writing.
We didn't have the language to call his blanket his stim.
Linus was ready to annihilate that bully.
That Sesame Street scene was done in one take, so that emotion you see from the cast is raw and real.
I can relate to said episode; my dad was in the hospital due to a stroke when I came to see him I had I picture I colored for him it said Get Well daddy I love you, but when I tried to give it to him my grandmother said sweetie daddy isn't gonna wake up. I then dropped to picture and left the room, later my mom found me crying in the waiting room. They explained why dad died and where he is.
I didn't know that. Wow
@@darkstarmoonshadow I’m so sorry.
@@darkstarmoonshadow I'm sorry, too.😔
Static Shock tackled Racism, bulling, gun danger, and reading difficulty. That what makes him stand out from other DC animated series.
Don't forget Young Justice Seasons 3 and 4.
@@omarcogle1965 Fair point. But Virgil was sadly under-used.
@@acebesttheiris134 True, at least on his own show, Virgil was well appreciated. On Young Justice Seasons 3 & 4, I love how Beast Boy was developed in storywise.
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As a kid growing up in the 90s, they still hit me harder as an adult when ya remember em as a kid. 😢
Watching some of these over as an adult and you're like WHAT? For instance, That's So Raven.
@ihavenocluewhatoput I remember watching that show as a teenager and yup, still remembered that episode well
After losing my mom, the chucky episode from Rugrats still makes me cry.
I don't know if I've seen that ep, but it would make me cry too after losing my own mom. I definitely tear up everytime I see a clip of this in vids.
Sorry for your loss
Jimmy is the one Static Shock episode that always stuck with me because of how bullying can push someone towards their breaking point if no one does anything to stop it.
It really does especially since there are many that have been in Virgil's shoes whether you should report it to a higher authority like your parent or try to solve the issue yourself. He chose the latter and it lead to dramatic results something Virgil himself regrets doing. I just love how Static Shock makes Virgil so relatable despite being a superhero
Even if someone DOES step in, it may be too late.
@@zoeyrochellezhombie829 Which unfortunately happens a lot more. Back then, I was always told to tell a teacher and they'll stop the bullying. But in most cases some teachers won't even bother.
@@phantomrequim Their claim is that there is nothing they can do when the parents won't do anything. Please. Expel the siths.
“I’m sorry”
“No you’re not”
This was a serious line in here. He’s not sorry for bullying Jimmy, he’s grasping at straws to distract him
Spongebob's "The Bully" showed a realistic look at bullying as Spongebob is shown absolutely terrified of getting beaten up by Flatts.
Especially the part where Mrs. Puff thought that Flatts didn't mean to actual bully SpongeBob (even though he clearly was). There are teachers that are just as blind as her which causes the problem to get worse.
@@zeospark9715and the episode ends with SpongeBob getting trouble for literally standing there and taking it
Just because a show is for kids, it doesn’t mean they don’t deal with serious issues from time to time.
I thought it was impressive how realistic these issues seemed and how the characters dealt with them.
It's my belief that kids should see these issues in their fiction, because they may end up having to deal with them outside of the fiction. We can't shelter kids from reality.
Life can be SO hard sometimes especially when kids are involved. But thanks to these episodes of all these wonderful T.V. shows the issues kids face every day help them better understand said issues more. Thank you to all those creative people who tackled these issues in such a beautiful way.
I love how Andi Mack explicitly included an openly gay character, with Jonas' response being especially heartwarming. Cyrus' actor, Joshua Rush, having come out as bisexual after the show ended, makes it even more poignant.
Yeah, it's not like he was influenced to do that because of all the attention and praise his character received for coming out as gay.
i always think about this when people talk about queerbating in TV.
joshua rush, when he was on the show he wasn’t out as bi yet. granted he was still a child when he played cyrus so his own identity wasn’t really apart of the conversation.
but he came out (at least) on tumblr sometime soon after the show ended. and to summarize he said that playing cyrus helped him come to terms with his own sexuality.
as a queer person myself it’s definitely important to see queer people play queer roles. but this just makes me think about how- if an actor isn’t out yet that’s not always a bad thing
As a bisexual it took me a few years to understand what I was...And now I'm a bisexual and pansexual kid..😊
I knew Steven Universe would be on this list. You could talk about serious issues Steven dealt with for an hour and still have more to go over. Physical and emotion abuse, toxic relationships, lying and manipulation, using others and much more. It's a really great show that let a lot of viewers know they're not alone and gave insight into how to tackle a lot of life's problems.
Rose was terrible tbh. What she did to everyone, especially Pearl was crazy.
@@thelonestar-l9n Rose wasn't terrible, she just wasn't perfect. She improved a lot from what she was to what she is before she dies. But at the end, the worst trait I can think she has is a bit of selfishness.
But we saw her in reverse. We saw her at the beginning, portrayed as someone perfect, and slowly learned where she started from.
Also, Rose and Greg are identical. Their backgrounds are similar. Yet everyone LOVES Greg, because he's THERE to show the person he's grown to be after his mistakes in his youth, even if he is still running away from them.
Yeah, as someone that was in a toxic, emotionally abusive relationship, the way Lapis says she misses Jasper hit close to home for me
@@MangoMagica I will say that dynamic in that case is interesting. Technically, Lapis was the abuser between the two of them. Their whole relationship was toxic, but it's rare that the character we are supposed to like is portrayed as an abuser.
The Jimmy Episode of *Static Shock* is still one of My Most Favorites from my Childhood Years. Its Main Dilemma talks about Normal Kids, Bullying Someone at school and pushing them to the limits of taking the bullying too far. That episode is a Absolute Masterpiece to me, my Siblings and My Friends, it touches our hearts, and it felt so real to all of us. It's an episode that still holds up all these years.
Hooper's Store in modern day Sesame Street has napkins that have the picture of Mr. Hooper that Big Bird drew for that episode. I like how they kept his legacy alive and include a tribute to that episode
Excellent list! "Helga on the couch" is a great episode. What's especially sad is that in a previous episode "Olga comes home" Olga reveals the overbearing pressure of perfectionism and ends on the possible hope of her and Helga carving out a better relationship. Its too bad it didn't turn out that way.
So true!
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Poor Appa. He really didn't deserve that much mistreatment. Glad he had reunited with Aang, but still, my heart feels heavy every time I watch that episode...😥
Almost every year I watch Avatar and the Appa episode I end up skipping because it's so sad. I think I've seen it a few times and I don't have the courage to rewatch it.
@@andersonlug I don't think anyone can. That episode took animal abuse to a whole new level...😔
He does get back with Aang though not gonna lie when i first watched them getting back toghter i cried.
@@blademaster1227 Oh, I knew that. Like with any owned dogs, they would find a way to reunite their masters, and Appa is one clever beast😊
@@jarredbillings2332 yeap still though i cried when they got back to each other.
Oh my God, Chucky saying “see guys, I do have a mom, she right here” fucking wrecked me.
That Static Shock episode is even more realistic when you learn that Nick DID NOT GET PUNISHED or got the barest minimum which happens ALL too often with bullies and how schools would rather protect the bully to save their reputation rather than save the victim
Sadly, this happens a lot. Everyone sees a kid getting bullied and they do nothing to help, and when the bullied kid does something wild, people act surprised.
Yep, surrounded by corruption…
When I was in 4th grade, my elementary school art teacher was diagnosed with I believe it was ovarian cancer. My school had a special movie night and showed, “Why Charlie Brown, Why?” to help all of us students understand what cancer was, what chemotherapy can do, and how a lot of people can recover. Sadly, she passed away and was only about 27/28 years old and this was in 2006.
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Honorable Mentions:
* "Strangers on The Net" Smart Guy (1997-99) - This episode tackles with internet safety and child predatory.
* "Who's For Dinner?" Rocko's Modern Life (1993-96) - This episode tackles about learning you're adopted.
* "Operation Dad" The Casagrandes (2019-22) - This episode issues about missing a family member who lives far away from you.
* "Escaping Expulsion" The Owl House (2020-23) - This episode tackles the issue of dealing with toxic and manipulative parenting.
* "Where There's Smoke" Ozzy & Drix (2002-04) - This episode tackles with addiction at a young age.
Thank you for mentioning “Escaping Explosion” I feel like this episode isn’t talked about much in these kind of lists and it needs to be! Very few kids shows talk about abuse and The Owl House is one of the few brave shows to do so which is why I love the show. It’s not afraid to talk about serious issues!
I totally remember watching “Strangers on The Net as a kid.” That episode really helped me understand behaviors to watch out for, and is still important today.
You're such a gem for reminding me of all these amazing episodes! ❤
@@kendra.1What about the Regular Show episode with Skips backstory with his relationship with Mona, and why he changed his name from Walks.
@@shogun_assassinalice2829 Thank you ❤
Static Shock had a few episodes that dealt with tough subject matter. But the one with the gun was particularly gripping.
School shootings, gang violence & Racism were by far the most serious topics from Static Shock.
As well as grief and homelessness
@@trishamariechill2943 I don't remember those. I need to rewatch the series.
If I'm being real here, this is the show we need these days.
@darkhunter5293 I agree. Especially since how garbage shows like the proud family sequel (Disney+ ruined a lot of my childhood since I watched the OG show) & Velma since everyone involved is basically unhinged.
I love it when animated shows talk about serious issues.
Me too.
Me three
me four
Me Five
back in the day that episode of static shock came at just the right time for me, granted i had been put through alot worse (and sadly still have some of the burns to show for it) but i was so very close to doing what jimmy was about to do.... and when not even the people who are meant to listen and help even bother with you, you feel backed into the corner. thankfully i didn't go that far but it was VERY hard to stop myself.
Teen Titans should have been on this list. The episode titled 'Haunted' focuses on Robin with his obsession of Slade. Even though he was considered dead after season two, Robin doesn't believe that. One night, he stays up looking for Slade's whereabouts.
Or about the episode Troq, when Val-Yor has said hurtful things to Starfire, that’s also a sign of racism.
@@demiladegeorge5851Don't forget from both the 90s Superman: The Animated Series episode The Late Mr. Kent, and Spider-man: The Animated Series episode Guilty, where both Clark Kent and Peter Parker had to prove innocence of 2 Black men convicted of crimes they didn't commit. Clark had to prove innocent of a man named Ernie Walker, and Peter had to prove Robbie Robertson's innocence.
Haunted can also be about ptsd. After all the horrible things done to Robin he can't accept Slade was gone. Which makes Robin obsessed how he can still be out there.
@@fishy0929 Robin's Haunted episode from Teen Titans reminds me of Batman's episode from TAS, where he fought the scarecrow again while being affected with his gas.
Regarding the Captain Planet AIDS episode. My brother was a hemophiliac and he contracted HIV from the medicine we need to stop bleeding. Back in the 80’s, the medicine was still made from blood plasma. The thing I really like about the episode, is it mentions that he had a blood transfusion. I think it is very important information, especially at the time it was made. A bit simplistic, I admit, but especially for a kids show, it’s good info
Wait,doesn't HIV/AIDS virus die almost instantly when it leaves the body?
I also think the episode Mind Pollution, where Linka's cousin, Boris does on screen of a drug overdose.
Chukie's one hits me really hard, I almost cried after listening how happy he was to know where his mother is...
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
- Courage the Cowardly Dog: "The Mask" (abusive relationships, plus a hint of LGBT themes)
- Teen Titans: "Troq" (racism)
- Bravestarr: "The Price" (drug use/addiction)
- Gargoyles: "Deadly Force" (gun safety)
- Powerpuff Girls: "Equal Fights" (sexism and equal rights)
There were even more from PPG than just that one, like "See Me, Feel Me, Gnomey", where the villain is basically an all powerful god who claimed to "save" Townsville, but was ultimately making it into his own image and being worshiped. Could hint at religious stuff here and how people may sacrifice even their own freedom/self identity for their saviors/gods/religion.
Also the one with Robin. Hints that her parents probably had unprotected sex and got pregnant. She was already told that she was "a mistake", most likely hinting at this being the exact reason, and one of her lines is even "I'm a mistake too". Though the ep doesn't focus on that single aspect, it's just a scene. Still, really adult here.
Seduca episodes. Nuff said. :P
I'd love to add another for powerpuff girls..
BUNNY
@@ajltheavacado584 because of the theme of how to handle a mentally challenged sibling?
@@krizwatcher exactly. Plus she died and deserves more recognition
Deadly Force is just a wonderfully done, actually rational and balanced take on the problem of gun violence.
Instead of simplistically telling kids “Guns are horrible, scary, deadly weapons which serve no purpose other than to hurt and kill innocent people, and could be used to shoot you at any time,” we get a far saner and more reasonable, realistic moral-
“Guns can be and are potentially very dangerous weapons-but only if you fail to handle them with the respect and caution they require. They are not toys, and should never be used without permission, for criminal acts, kept in places where people who might not know any better can have access to them, or ever viewed as an appropriate way to deal with anger, frustration, or other negative emotions. Follow these guidelines, and you don’t have to be afraid of guns.”
It’s still sad that Chuckie never got to really know his mom. Let’s say in All Grown Up he was talking with someone who lost someone close to them and they say “You were just a baby when your mom died”. Chuckie replies “Yeah but my dad wasn’t. He kept his grief bottled up for years. It was like he froze in time, but then he finally let it all out. Started talking about my mom and moved on. And now I think I can finally say that he’s ok”. And Mel losing her mom just like that really affected her and she thought she could bring her mom back with a Time Machine but she couldn’t. Grief hurts, but it has to. You have to deal with it so it can pass, and then you’re stronger.
I lost my dad, aunt, and grandparents to cancer. I lost a friend and uncle to suicide. I have a young cousin whose parents are abusive and neglectful addicts that I’m helping support now. There was so much I wished I had known and said beforehand in the loses. It’s good when kids show help them with grasps and skills for not just their situations, but others that could be suffering and need support from friends.
Steven Universe sticks with me to this day because of how deep it went into Stevens trauma and PTSD thats one of the most realistic shows ive seen when it comes to going into the characters traumas, i still love that show to this day
The episodes when Appa was taken and during his journey to find Aang again really made me tear up so much, but it was when they were reunited I had the happiest tears ever. I’m even tearing up as i’m writing this cos it was such a huge thing for me ❤
Me too.
Me as well. I Love Animals more than anything and to see that really brought tears to my eyes. What a Beautiful Great episode that tackles Animals.
Beautiful episode. ❤😍😘💓💦💘♾️💝♥️💝♥️🐾 #animallivesmatter
15:19 I watched that show in middle school. Man, it gets emotional. Especially in the one with his father, and the one about moving, and especially this one.
exactly, i think all writers (including myself) put a little of ourselves into our works, for example, my poems are about mental health and dealing with it, through words and metaphors, im glad my teachers understood that this was just how i used my outlit in life and i was ok mentally (after a visted to the mental hospital) im just so glad this episode was made and i love it!
The painful episode of Alvin and the Chipmunks where their kitty dies after getting struck by a car has come back into my mind recently, since my cat passed away a few months ago, although in this case, it was due to kidney failure.
Of course avatar is going to be on the list.
Avatar dealt with genocide, child soldiers, ptsd, prisoners of war, the cost of war, the horrors of war, child abuse, patricide and filicide.
Plus many more things.
Filicide?
@@Shojo-SkipSchmandy_the_Hottie Filicide is the deliberate act of a parent killing their own child.
Which ozai, was planning to do too zuko until zuko's mother stepped in and stopped it.
@@TheRoguePrince0 That's messed up.
That last one reminds me of a personal story: I was working as a camp counselor when the grandma of one of my campers died. The girl was seven years old. I told her about how my great-grandmother had died a couple of months before that so she wouldn’t feel alone. Well, it worked because anytime she felt sad she came right to me and would talk about how she felt. She didn’t really understand what death was, so she asked a lot of questions and I answered them. Once, she asked me “when is grandma coming back?” It took everything in me not to sob when I told her “grandma’s not coming back. I’m so sorry sweetheart”
That episode Jimmy REALLY strikes a cord with me and still does, to this day. I know how it feels to be a bully victim just like he did.
Sure, I didn't get shoved into lockers like Jimmy did but one of the things that DID happen involved a jerk sticking a used condom in my Walkman while I went to use the restroom. See...at the time, we weren't allowed to bring our bags in the bathroom with us and had to leave them outside until we came back out. My point is just like Jimmy, I COULD'VE gone off the deep end and resorted to using a gun on MY bullies too.
But instead, I had a strong support system in my parents, a few of my teachers and some great friends
What the fuck? Also what a stupid school rule.
I am an artist and when i was in high school had someone draw male body parts in my drawing pad and it hurt i ended school in 2017 yes it hurt but it didn't change anything i still draw to this day.
@@blademaster1227 Exactly! We may survive our bullying experience (in a way) but that doesn't mean they're easy to forget, even after you graduated.
What's worse, we have up-incoming politicians out there who want to make hateful behavior/bullying a legal social norm...why else has there been so much antisemitism, hatred towards Asians and an ESPECIALLY strong hatred towards black and LGBT+ communities this year alone?
I think the drug addiction one from Captain Planet deserved to be on here too. Seeing Linka’s family member die from an overdose hit hard as a kid.
Yeah that one shook me when I was little.
The Bravestarr episode years earlier where a drug dealer got a innocent kid addicted to drugs and the kid ended up dying at the end of that episode from overdose. That episode gave me nightmares.
I still say Helga’s therapy session opening up about her parents neglecting her and pay attention to Olga and Mariam’s alcoholism gets me and explains why Helgacus so withdrawn
Another thing worth mentioning is Jimmy himself is voiced by Richard Horvitz.
Yes, the man that gave you the voice of characters like Zim and Billy is playing a completely different character.
He's voiced lots of folks
@@spicybeantofuYes, but here, it’s way different from his standard typecast of loud idiots.
The suffering he goes through isn’t played as a joke like most of Horvitz’s other characters.
Ironic that one character he voices is a killer-for-hire (Moxxie from Helluva Boss)
@@gretazimmerman8299Still a semi-in line character for him.
Crimson however…
@@GigglyFunGirl03 Good point.
Amazing how dark and serious some of these could get for children’s shows
Fred also talked about death when he spoke of his childhood dog that died and even showed that it was okay to cry when someone you love does by saying that he did after losing his pet.
To this day the Episode of Static Shock with Jimmy hit me hard as kid since I was bullied too. I wish more shows had real life lessons behind them again. Shows now are all caring and sharing and avoid the problem of bullying and confrontation...these are life lessons kids need and its sad especially because parents dont parent anymore . Thats one major issue with our world today.
A few others that should be on this list.
1) “The Greatest Evil Parts 1 & 2” from the DiC version of G.I. Joe. Deals with recreational drugs, from both the perspective of addiction and dealing in them. Scott McNeill was amazing as the voice of both Lieutenant Falcon and the Headman.
2) “Chaos” from the original Transformers series. Deals with survivor’s guilt.
3) “The Web” from Beast Wars. It’s about insubordination and how cooperation with friends and/or family can save you in the end.
Mr. Hooper's death still gets me to this day
I somehow think it's good for kids shows to show at least one episode that talk about issues that are that serious because literally pretty much anything in the world can cause seemingly unsolvable problem, where maybe only someone like an all good angel like person can help fix or make better (like what I heard Fred Rogers was somewhat like). And I think one of the biggest issues today is that most people in the world, who do need mental therapy, are usually those who either can't afford it, never heard of it or don't trust mental therapy.
Pepper Anne, As Told By Ginger, and Static Shock are some great under rated shows from back in the day.
Yes they are!
Rugrats is the one that had the most impact. It prepared me for the pain I would feel when I lost my dad. Which is why it will always be one of my favorite shows. Later in highschool I wrote a children's book about the loss of a parent. I took inspiration from Rugrats. My teacher was surprised but I said " It's important that we teach kids about loss and death even though it's a dark topic."
Boy lots of these shows really went deep on serious issues. But Sesame Street was the holy grail of it not just with Mr. Hooper's death. There's plenty of others I can think of:
.Homelessness- Bear in the Big Blue House- A Very Bear Christmas
.Hundreds of Issues- Fraggle Rock
.Growing Apart from Barney- Barney and Friends- When I Grow Up
.Stopping Extinction- Little Einsteins- Knock on Wood
.Greving and Dealing with Trauma- The Owl House (most of later Season 2 and 3)
.Grief- Ducktales (2017)- The Last Crash of the Sunchaser
.Memories Erased- Gravity Falls
I think more kids shows should tackle the issue of gun violence like Gargoyles, Static Shock and even Power Rangers did.
It took me years to realize just how sad of an episode Helga on the Couch was. I love re-watching these shows through adult eyes.
In the series Batman Beyond there were a couple of episodes I thought were well written. Meltdown with Mr. Freeze and how he was genuinely trying to right his past mistakes and the backstory behind Bruce's dog Ace 'Ace in the Hole".
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I saw this episode and I was really scared for everyone at that moment. Poor jimmy got sent to juvie and Richie got shot in the leg (thank god it wasn’t fatal). It must’ve been super painful. 😱😭😖
I always try to suggest this to my friends and other people that haven't watch it: Watch Static Shock. That show has a lot of action, but at the same time, a lot serious but endearing moments with Static/Virgil himself being one of the most relatable characters in animation
Arthur: April 9th. The 9/11 episode, where Arthur nearly lost his father, Binky saw the fire and was suffering from PTSD, Buster was exaggerate all the details (despite not being there), and another girl sad about losing her Scrapbooks. It covered a huge variety of topics.
I’ve never been in an abusive relationship, but I know people who have been. Much like Harley, they always feel like they’re at fault when their partner hurts them, and always forgive them when they buy them flowers or do one nice thing for them. Even when the relationship ends, the pain is still there, and they worry about being hurt again.
However, when they do find love again, they overcome their past trauma with help from their new partner as well as their loved ones. Overall, my message is that if you or someone you know is in that kind of relationship, love shouldn’t hurt. Be there for them, and help them see what love is meant to be.
The Sarah Jane Adventures dealt with grief, divorce, mortality, prejudice, parenting struggles, leaving home, homelessness, growing old and child abduction. It was written for children but didn't lecture or talk down to the audience
Static Shock, Batman, Avatar, and Captain Planet were among the best shows I watched in my child- and teenhood. Static should get a live-action series or adapted to DCEU. And Captain Planet rebooted as live-action with more lessons about protecting the Earth, why, and tackling more serious issues.
NO! There's been too many flops and sub-par reboots. Static Shock and Captain Planet should remain as they are. We give Hollywood more money and the actors and writers will STILL be treated like shit,.
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I really have to say the Jimmy episode of Static really serves as a reminder of what can possibly happen if bullying gets too out of hand, as I've seen and experienced it.
The other issue with bullying is people will do it to others for their own amusement, they have problems at home, or their insecure about themselves.
For me, I'm blind in one eye, while my other eye still has a bit of sight, and because of that, I've gained a more empathetic sense, and I can catch things those who have better vision either don't care to look at, or miss.
The crazy thing is that you can do 20 episodes of The Last Airbender that dealt with serious issues 😮
There are a lot of shows that could do this, imo. 90's Powerpuff Girls as well, and most would be Seduca, LOL. Or HIM.
But heck, even hinting at some is enough to make an ep different, like the one with Robin, where she says "I'm a mistake too", meaning that her parents may have had unprotected sex and became pregnant over time.
Everyone talks about the same shorts from" Tales from BaSingSe" but I always felt Momos short was very emotional.
>Animals experiencing loss
>Momo nearly being sold with streetcats' to a butcher shop
I was a very little girl when that Mr. Hooper episode aired on Sesame Street, and *to this day* I still remember watching it and feeling so sad.
Why is The Owl House not on here? The show talks about multiple serious issues. Abuse, PTSD, depression, panic attacks, illnesses, neurodivergence, and much more
I would think a show as amazing as The Owl House needs it's own list. ❤😁
@@RamshacklePrefect You’re right
I feel like Mojo could actually make a lot of individual lists for shows regarding topics like this. 90's Powerpuff Girls was the same; Talked about religion, hinted at (possibly) unprotected sex and therefore becoming pregnant, sexism, seduction, a lot of mature topics that may fly over a kid's mind (they sure did with me)! And the fact that they have their own Satan-esque character is also a thing on its own.
I remember when I was a kid they showed that episode Jimmy in my school to teach about why bullying is bad. Throughout the episode I felt so bad for the character Jimmy bullies are the worst thing is exist in this world online bullies are the worst. I was bullied for having autism. Static Shock taught me so much when I was a kid. This episode became one of my favorite episodes.
That Gravity Falls episode Blendin's Game should have been on this list! The top 10
I don't know if it counts, but the Mbita episode from Baymax! on Disney+ is very significant to me, personally... albeit in a near similar fashion.
Context: Mbita is a seafood chef working from a food truck. He has a sudden allergic reaction towards fish despite working with them his whole life. He's in denial when Baymax tells him this, but he talks to him about his feelings about wanting to be strong like his parents. He is able to find a way to do so, just with a change in his life.
I was always able to do a handful of various things I loved before my first seizure in June 2020. So that episode still hits a cord with me.
People can develop allergies or disabilities later in life rather than be born with them. It sucks, but you are strong.
@@nevaehhamilton3493 Thank you. Watching a part of Nightwatch (a show where emergency and police services are filmed in action) where a woman who suffered a seizure being sent to the hospital during COVID made me feel the same way, since I was practically alone for hours after I got sent to the hospital. (Wasn't really allowed to even watch TV or anything for a while, either, which made sense)
The Jimmy episode in static shock is really upsetting which based on bullying and real life school shooting even though I didn't watch the episode but it still teaches me a lesson about bullying and gun violence
My grandfather died of Alzheimer’s last year, but when he started deteriorating, he wrote me a letter explaining what was happening to him. When I rewatched Remember You this year, I cried because Simon’s letter was so similar to his.
I was bummed to not see the Smart Guy episode that dealt with online predators and grooming on this list. At a time when the internet was becoming the norm, it was the first show I remember showing how seemingly innocent online interactions can unknowingly lead to dangerous situations.
The top 10 had that episode as an honorable mention.
I’m glad Static Shock is on the List
I didn't shed a single tear up until that last part. That broke me💔😭. Goodbye, Mr. Hooper. I didn't watch Sesame Street, but man, that message, really struck me💥💔💔💔💔
Top 20 Times the DC Animated Universe Tackled Serious Issues!
Great list, totally agreed with Mad Love from Batman
Sometimes, I feel really bad for Harley suffering Stockholm Syndrome
No love for “Reaching Out” from the The Owl House? A whole episode dedicated to parental absence, how grief can affect people in different ways and how it can affect our relationships we have now, how loss can still follow us years later, the anniversary of the death of the father of the main character, which she is also unable to spend with with her Mom, all presented maturely and sensitively? Really? No recognition? Oh my Titan.
Surprised to not see Cartoon All-stars to the rescue. It was an animated show out together by the major networks showing the dangers of drugs while featuring a wide variety of characters from several different sources.
I watch (and still watch) mr rogers...that show talked about some pretty heavy things at times (even though it was dumbed down for kids)
Those lessions still stick with me..
Thank you for being a friend and a teacher,mr rogers...RIP ❤😢
Alone at Sea was one of those episodes I cherished but didn’t really appreciate until recently, when I got out of a toxic roommate relationship. Nowhere near the scope of Lapis and Jasper’s relationship, but the “I promise I’ve changed” bit hit close. I knew she hadn’t, and she even asked me if “I was sure I didn’t want to stay”. I was pretty sure and told her so. We were only roommates for two weeks, but those are two weeks of sleep I won’t get back because she kept me up at night on the phone with her partner. She was also very manipulative. Honestly I hope she changes for the better, but I’m not holding my breath
I remember the Nick news special. I was still a kid then. Actually, i watched most of these as a kid. I am in my 30's now. 😂
I feel bad about Jimmy in that Static Shock episode.
Racial prejudice really grinds my gears, I'm white but I see and feel how it effects others; black brown yellow etc. I put my foot down and cry out, thats not fair!! It hurts to know people are put down because of their color or race or any other. Discrimination is wrong, we all have rights 🤍🖤🤎💛❤️
As a cancer survivor, Arthur really helped me understand that just because you’re sick doesn’t mean you can’t still live life to the fullest even with losing your hair. Definitely taught me a lot more about the world we live in and how people treat each other nowadays
that mel vs the future episode came up a couple of times on other lists like this, i had to go and watch the episode and it tore me apart seeing mel break down the way she did not just infront of her best friends but her dad as well. "she can't be gone" still hurts to this day
That Batman one is way too accurate because you know that’s how most toxic relationships work and most of the time they never end well
There was once an episode of Captain Planet where Verminous Skumm created a drug called "Bliss". One of the Planeteers (Linka) had some slipped into her food and it got her addicted. Her cousin was also addicted, and he ended up OD'ing near the end of the episode. Not off screen and not at home either. He died on screen in the field, which was the only thing that snapped Linka out of her trance.
This was rare among Captain Planet episodes due to the fact that this was one of the rare times that Cap didn't joke around or make puns with the enemy while in combat.
With Steven Universe, that episode hits harder as an adult. This is especially close to home when I realize the person who abused me and was toxic loved the show too. I miss her but I never want to see her again. We were Malachite for 12 years without ever realizing it.
The Jimmy episode proved you could talk about gun violence without being preachy. Very good episode and yet another reason why Kids’ WB! could be entertaining and informative without having to try too hard. You could have the Jimmy episode of Static Shock and make kids think then show an episode of Pokemon and entertain. It’s a big reason why, to me, Kids’ WB! is my favorite lineup.
I have been rewatching Static Shock and the topics they tackled are still prevalent today after watching the episodes again when I was a teen. If anything, a little worse or highlighted more now. I really hope Static Shock becomes more involved in DC projects. His character is so good to not ignore on what DC could have been. You have Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, and Aquaman but Static can bring so much to the DC movie universe.
Im so glad that i happen to grew up watching this type of cartoon. I do love me some anime. But cartoon such as "As told by ginger, static shock and batman are the type of cartoon that supringly teach you serious lesson that you can actually use in life as you meet people and journey forward.
Mr. Roger's was so real, he put a trigger warning before the violence episode. He knew it would be scary for kids, and even adults.
The episode “Mad Love.”
Based on the classic comic book version by Paul Dini & Bruce Timm.
His real name was Will Lee, but he will always be Mr Hooper to us. Rest In Peace, Mr Hooper…
I would also add
Arthur-When Carl Met George
That’s So Raven-That’s So Not Raven (body image is discussed)
Rocket Power-Father’s Day Off (Sam’s divorced father visits after not seeing him for a long time)
All Grown Up-Separate but Equal (discusses puberty and how relationships change as you get older)
"I Remember You" had no business hitting THAT hard. Ballistic missile to the feels.
I sat up straight when Mr. Rogers came on. I’ve never heard him speak so seriously.