14 Awkward Sitcom Moments That Are Still Hard To Watch

Episode: Season 6, episode 12 ("Scott's Tots")

Michael (Steve Carell) revisits an underprivileged school to fulfill a promise from a decade ago: paying for the kids' college fees if they graduate high school. Michael, acting like the people-pleaser he is, tries to avoid the hard part.Michael (Steve Carell) visits an underprivileged school. He tries to avoid the hard task of paying for the kids' college fees, acting like his usual people-pleaser.

Michael may have meant well with his promise, but he wanted to be liked, not actually meant it. The children sing for him, and the mood is happy when he arrives. They have no clue he is about to let them down. This is so uncomfortable that Michael may have been well-meaning with his promise, but he wanted to be liked, not actually meant it. The children perform a song for him, and there's an overall jubilant mood when he arrives, while they have no clue that he's about to let them down. It's so uncomfortable that Some fans think this episode is...Some fans think this episode is impossible to rewatch.

Episode: Season 7, episode 19 ("The One with Ross and Monica's Cousin")

After Ross and Monica's attractive cousin, Cassie (Denise Richards), visits and stays with Ross (David Schwimmer), Ross gets the impression Cassie is interested one evening, so he moves to kiss her.Cassie (Denise Richards), Ross and Monica's attractive cousin, visits and stays with Ross (David Schwimmer). Ross gets the feeling Cassie is kissing him one evening, so he makes a move.

One, she's his cousin, and it is crazy that Ross ignores that, even though she is very beautiful. Two, watching Ross try to explain his actions to a mortified Cassie is more embarrassing than his first attempt to kiss her because he digs himself a bigger hole. Just ew!One, she's his cousin, and it is crazy that Ross can ignore that, even if she's incredibly beautiful. Two, watching Ross try to explain his actions to a mortified Cassie is even more cringe-worthy than his attempt to kiss her in the first place as he digs an even bigger hole for himself here. Just ew!

Episode:Season 4, episode 22 ("M is for the Many Things She Gave Me")

Uncle Phil's (James Avery) former college girlfriend, Janice (Pam Grier), visits, causing trouble because Phil sees her as the one he missed. While Will gets to know Janice's daughter, Wendy (Elise Neal), Janice seduces the young Fresh Prince one evening. Will tells Uncle Phil what happened, and Phil shouts it out in front of everyone at the house.Uncle Phil's (James Avery) former college girlfriend, Janice (Pam Grier), visits. Phil sees her as the one he lost. While Will gets to know Janice's daughter, Wendy (Elise Neal), Janice seduces the young Fresh Prince one evening. Will tells Uncle Phil what happened, and Phil says it out loud for everyone.

Will is clearly uncomfortable telling Uncle Phil about the events that happened, so he avoids the topic with tap dancing. However, the moment everyone winces is when Phil realizes what Will is saying and shouts it out loud, making sure everyone in the courtyard hears about Will and Janice's shady meeting. Ouch!It is clear Will is uncomfortable telling Uncle Phil about the events that transpired, and he tap dances around the topic. However, the moment that makes everyone wince is when Phil realizes what Will is saying and shouts it out loud, ensuring everyone outside in the courtyard hears about Will and Janice's seedy rendezvous. Ouch!

Episode: Season 6, episode 5 ("The Couch")

After George's (Jason Alexander) new girlfriend tries to get him to join her book club and read After George's (Jason Alexander) new girlfriend tries to get him to join her book club and read Breakfast at Tiffany's, George decides to rent the movie instead to find out what happens. George finds the movie rented out and spots the customer's address. He shows up at the random family's apartment, tells them his problem, and they let him watch the movie. Then, he spills juice on their couch and gets kicked out of their home.

George ignores the fact he is a stranger to this family. He makes himself comfortable in their home, eating popcorn and suggesting they dim the lights. Others see how uncomfortable the family feels around him. His total disregard for social cues is both funny and unbelievable.

Episode:Season 2, episode 13 ("Caught in the Act")

Haley (Sarah Hyland), Alex (Ariel Winter), and Luke (Nolan Gould) plan a surprise anniversary breakfast for their parents. They walk into their parents' room in the morning and see Phil (Ty Burrell) and Claire (Julie Bowen) doing the horizontal tango.Haley (Sarah Hyland), Alex (Ariel Winter), and Luke (Nolan Gould) plan a surprise anniversary breakfast for their parents. They walk into their parents' room that morning and see Phil (Ty Burrell) and Claire (Julie Bowen) doing the horizontal tango.

Sex is natural, but no one wants to watch their parents do it, let alone be a front-row spectator. The parents and kids keep talking about the moment, exchanging looks that show the embarrassment on both sides.Episode:

Season 2, episode 6 ("Afternoon Delight")Season 2, episode 6 ("Afternoon Delight")

Why It's Awkward: At the Bluth company Christmas party, Michael Bluth (Jason Bateman) and his niece, Maeby (Alia Shawkat), decide to do karaoke. They choose "Afternoon Delight" by Starland Vocal Band. People who know the song see that while it sounds sweet, it lacks wholesomeness. Michael clicks that the song has a sexual meaning, so he stops it.

Episode: The situation becomes awkward because Michael and Maeby are related, and neither notices the song's suggestive words at first. As the words come out, everyone sees this is not a song for an uncle and niece to sing together. The situation worsens when Michael cancels the song and tries to shift the audience's focus.

Episode: Season 1, episode 4 ("Return of the Shirt")

Episode: Ted (Josh Radnor) decides dating a past girlfriend might be fine. He contacts his ex, Natalie (Anne Dudek), whom he ended things with via a text on her birthday years ago. After Natalie acts rudely, Ted shows up at her apartment, apologizes, and they reconcile. Ted realizes she is not "the one," so he breaks up with her in person—on her birthday again! Natalie gets payback by hurting Ted with her Krav Maga training.

New Girl (Nick Miller) and Jess Day face an awkward moment during a hike. Everyone saw this relationship would fail the second time. The explosion is coming, and it will be messy. Ted just had to do it right then, not wait another day or two.

Episode: Season 6, episode 14 ("The Hike")

What Happens: After striking up a relationship, Jess (Zooey Deschanel) and Robby (Nelson Franklin) head off on a hike. They experience a series of catastrophes and their similar reactions to situations open up a revelatory conversation between the two. The realization dawns on them that they are actually third cousins, so they break up.

Why It's Awkward:For one, the audience rooted for the relationship between Robby and Jess because they looked like the perfect pair, so this is a killjoy for those who thought they had potential. In addition, imagine how Robby and Jess must feel knowing they are blood relatives after having dated. It's enough to give any viewer the shivers on their behalf.

Episode: Season 6, episode 16 ("The Heartbreak Kid")

What Happens: Michelle (played by twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen) falls in love with her older sister D.J.'s boyfriend Steve (Scott Weinger) and announces her intention to marry him. Since Michelle is only six years old at the time, her family finds the crush endearing, so they play along and throw a pretend wedding. Stuffed animals attend as guests, and Michelle wears a dress for the ceremony. When Michelle realizes the event is all for play and Steve does not truly feel the same, she is left heartbroken.

Why It's Awkward:Everyone remembers puppy love and their first crush. For everyone attending the "ceremony," this is a cute moment to indulge Michelle's crush, but for the child, she actually believes it to be serious and the devastation she feels when she understands it isn't real is pretty sad. This episode is a very real reminder that there's a fine line between indulging a child's imagination in a fun way and deceiving them.

Episode: Season 1, episode 4 ("M.E. Time")

What Happens:A crime scene requires the medical examiner (Mary Elizabeth Ellis) to do an autopsy; however, this becomes delayed when Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg) flirts with her. When things get spicy between them, the dirty talk goes up a level as she tells him she would love to crack his chest open and look at his organs.

Why It's Awkward: For many people, the thoughts of cadavers and autopsies are distinctly unsexy, but this examiner feels differently. Jake also goes along with her unusual desires, even if he is befuddled by what's taking place. To make matters worse, he returns and plays her game again a second time. It's funny due to the weirdness of the situation, especially for those watching it all play out at home.

Episode: Season 8, episode 14 ("What Is... Cliff Clavin?")

What Happens: Classic bar know-it-all Cliff (John Ratzenberger) receives the chance to appear on Jeopardy!, complete with famous host Alex Trebek guest starring as himself. After winning $22,000 and running with the game, he grew overconfident. He bet the entire amount on Final Jeopardy. The clue in the "Movies" category—"Archibald Leach, Bernard Schwartz and Lucille LeSueur"—confused Cliff. Cliff asked, “Who are three people who've never been in my kitchen?”

Why It's Awkward: Cliff argued with Alex that his answer should have been accepted, given that that big loss from hubris wasn't embarrassing enough.technically,Those three people have never been in his kitchen. Even if Cliff missed, betting a few hundred dollars less would have kept him fine. But he just had to go for it.hadThe real answer is those are the birth names of Cary Grant, Tony Curtis, and Joan Crawford.

Episode: Season 4, episode 9 ("Corey's Been Dead for an Hour")

What Happens: Charlie (Charlie Sheen) follows his brother to the restroom after Alan (Jon Cryer) avoids paying the bill for a double date. The dates leave with another man because the brothers wasted time in the restroom.

Why It's Awkward: A restroom is for privacy. Charlie does not respect this; he makes Alan uncomfortable. Charlie sticks to Alan, blocking him from using the restroom in peace. Still, Alan pushes the situation to extremes by refusing to pay for the meals.

Episode: Season 3, episode 18 ("The Pants Alternative")

What Happens: Sheldon (Jim Parsons) gets the Chancellor's Award for Science. He must give a speech. His friends, the C-Men, try to help his fear of public speaking. Instead, Sheldon gets drunk, embarrasses himself on stage singing and taking off his pants, and people record the whole thing.

Why It's Awkward: Sheldon's stage actions make the audience cover their eyes and wish the Earth would swallow them. The knowledge that he will regret it later stays with him. The internet and social media mean no one forgets anyone's most embarrassing moment. It gets recorded forever.most embarrassing moment. It will be immortalized forever.

Episode:Season 4, episode 4 ("Pawnee Rangers")

What Happens: Ben (Adam Scott) enters a depression after breaking up with Leslie (Amy Poehler). Tom (Aziz Ansari) and Donna (Retta) invite him on a "Treat Yo Self" trip, spending money on unnecessary things. Ben buys a Batman suit and breaks down, crying while dressed as the Dark Knight.

Why It's Awkward: This scene is like the Sad Batman memeBen comes to life. Viewers struggle to take Ben seriously, or even laugh at his bad luck, while he wears the costume of Gotham City's protector. Viewers feel awkward watching how funny Ben's sadness appears.