Controversial Television Episodes That Could Never Make It On Air Today

“Star Trek” (1968)

CBS

In the Star Trek episode “Patterns of Force,” the crew of the Enterprise visits a planet controlled by a regime reminiscent of Nazi practices. While the sci-fi series often addressed social issues, the inclusion of swastikas and the depiction of the Nazi salute in this episode left viewers feeling disturbed, particularly those who had lived through the horrors of World War II.

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