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The Best Episodes of You Can't Do That on Television

Every episode of You Can't Do That on Television ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of You Can't Do That on Television!

Best episode
S4E1 Pets
9.016 votes
Worst episode
S1E1 Live!
6.120 votes
Top season
Season 4
8.3avg
Binge time
1d 15h
80 episodes
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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    You Can't Do That on Television Season 4 Episode 1 - Pets
    9.0/10(16 votes)

    S4:E1

    Kermit the Frog Tries to Cross the Highway will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The cast looks at all of the pets people have, some normal, some very strange.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. You Can't Do That on Television Season 3 Episode 9 - Television
    9.2/10(13 votes)

    S3:E9

    You Can't Do That on Television cannot be seen at this time because…we couldn't do it. In its place, we present a show about television. Christine explains what goes on behind the scenes of a TV show. Along the way she gets every possible kind of slime dumped on her (and Vanessa).

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. You Can't Do That on Television Season 3 Episode 2 - Addictions
    8.0/10(15 votes)

    S3:E2

    Pacman Eats General Hospital will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Christine plays ATARI for the entire show, thus demonstrating how video games are addictive. In the sketches, many references are made to the soap General Hospital, and how addictive that is.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. You Can't Do That on Television Season 7 Episode 11 - Savings
    8.0/10(14 votes)

    S7:E11

    J.R. Ewing Saves His Money to Buy a Skateboard will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Alasdair and Adam compete over the new girl in the cast, while at the same time trying to save money for a car.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. You Can't Do That on Television Season 3 Episode 6 - Rip-Offs
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    S3:E6

    The Price is Right Raises their Prices will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Things around the set begin to malfunction. The risers collapse and the set begins to collapse. In the end, the entire studio collapses.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. You Can't Do That on Television Season 2 Episode 11 - Drugs
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    S2:E11

    Mr. Rogers, Neighborhood Pusher will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The cast uses pies as a substitute for pot to demonstrate the perils of drug use.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. You Can't Do That on Television Season 5 Episode 26 - Wealth
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    S5:E26

    Dunking for Dollars will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The series is sold to various foreign countries. Adam acts as millionaire Ronald Rump.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. You Can't Do That on Television Season 5 Episode 21 - Families
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    S5:E21

    The Partridge Family Get Shot will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Ross' nephew visits the show, but doesn't get along very well with the cast.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. You Can't Do That on Television Season 2 Episode 13 - Peer Pressure
    7.6/10(18 votes)

    S2:E13

    Sixty Minutes will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Lisa and Rodney keep trying to get Kevin to moon the cameras, but Christine stops them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. You Can't Do That on Television Season 2 Episode 10 - Crime & Vandalism
    7.6/10(17 votes)

    S2:E10

    Mr. Rogers Vandalizes the Neighborhood will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The entire set is stolen piece by piece, including the microphones and Christine's clothes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. You Can't Do That on Television Season 4 Episode 2 - Rules & Regulations
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    S4:E2

    Mister Rogers' Neighborhood will not be seen because the neighborhood has been declared unsafe. Ross forces the cast to follow new rules that the Union has made for child actors. Lisa is forced to eat a mud pie and loses her voice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. You Can't Do That on Television Season 2 Episode 6 - Safety First
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    S2:E6

    Hit and Run on Sesame Street will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Despite her constant attempts to explain safety rules, bad things keep happening to Christine including electric shock and decapitation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. You Can't Do That on Television Season 3 Episode 4 - Fads & Fashion
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    S3:E4

    Fred Sanford: World's Best Dressed Man will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The cast attempts to keep up with the latest fashions, which change about every two minutes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. You Can't Do That on Television Season 3 Episode 3 - Popularity
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    S3:E3

    The Most Popular Kids Show on Television will not be seen at this time so that we may present… Ross holds a ""phone-in"" contest to see which cast member is the most popular. All the kids wear numbers so that viewers can clarify their voting. At the halfway point, Kevin (wearing 111) is first. In an attempt to get more votes, Christine trades her ballot number (872) for a lower number (0). In the end, Zilch (Darryl) wins the contest even though he wasn't in this episode. They discover he won because Christine wore his number zero.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. You Can't Do That on Television Season 3 Episode 13 - Growing Up
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    S3:E13

    My Three Sons of Frankenstein will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Christine tells us about all of her greatest fears. In the sketches, the cast talks about the pros and cons of getting older.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. You Can't Do That on Television Season 2 Episode 12 - Nutrition
    7.2/10(18 votes)

    S2:E12

    Miss Piggy Eats Ham Sandwiches will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Christine explains the importance of a healthy diet, but ends up wearing more of the food then she eats.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. You Can't Do That on Television Season 3 Episode 1 - Cosmetics
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    S3:E1

    The Incredible Hulk Runs out of Deodorant will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Christine brings in a box of cosmetics and explains the use of each one. She offers advise about the dangers of using corn chip flavored lipstick.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. You Can't Do That on Television Season 2 Episode 7 - Sexual Equality
    7.1/10(20 votes)

    S2:E7

    The Dukes of Hazard Dress Up in Drag will not be seen at this time so that we may present... The rest of the cast is upset that Christine, as host, has an easier job. They trade places with her and all co-host the show, while she takes their positions in the sketches. In the end, she ends up on a quest to get Brodie slimed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. You Can't Do That on Television Season 3 Episode 7 - Bullying
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    S3:E7

    Mr. Rogers Bullies the Neighborhood will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Christine takes a self-defense class in order to protect herself from bullying from the other cast members.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. You Can't Do That on Television Season 3 Episode 10 - Sports
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    S3:E10

    Howard Cosell Loses His Voice will not be seen because…nobody could be that lucky. Christine and Lisa host the show like sports commentators. Throughout the program, Christine tries a really bad Howard Cosell accent.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. You Can't Do That on Television Season 1 Episode 2 - Shoestring
    7.0/10(15 votes)

    S1:E2

    Tim constantly tries to get a date with Cindy, but keeps looking like a fool, losing her to Jim and David. To add insult to injury, he keeps being forced into wearing a dress…and he can't seem to find his pants, forcing him to go home wearing a bright, pink dress.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. You Can't Do That on Television Season 3 Episode 5 - Vacations
    7.0/10(17 votes)

    S3:E5

    The Love Boat Runs Aground Fantasy Island will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Christine goes on a trip to the beach to relax, only to run into the entire cast and crew of YCDTOTV, who are filming an episode.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. You Can't Do That on Television Season 2 Episode 9 - Smoking
    7.0/10(21 votes)

    S2:E9

    Atomic Blast Levels Fantasy Island will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Jami admits that the only reason the Indians smoked was to kill the white settlers. He then tries to convince Christine to smoke.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. You Can't Do That on Television Season 5 Episode 14 - Halloween
    6.9/10(15 votes)

    S5:E14

    Boy George Without Makeup will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Christine puts a spell on Ross that causes evil ghosts to haunt him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. You Can't Do That on Television Season 2 Episode 3 - Strike Now
    6.9/10(18 votes)

    S2:E3

    Captain Kangaroo Robs a Bank will not be seen at this time so that we may present... Christine goes on strike demanding a raise. She eventually gets it, but discovers that she won't get paid for the time she was on strike, even though she was still on the show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Pets" is the best rated episode of You Can't Do That on Television. It scored 9.0/10 from 16 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on October 5, 1983.

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