15 TV Specials That Only Aired Once
Some TV specials made such an impact or stirred such controversy that they were broadcast a single time and never seen again.
Some TV specials made such an impact or stirred such controversy that they were broadcast a single time and never seen again.
Sometimes, television pushes boundaries in ways that lead to backlash or controversy. A number of episodes across various genres were aired once and then removed from circulation due to public reaction, timing, or sensitive subject matter.
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