13 Unabashed TV Shows That Are Unconcerned About Offending You

      These television programs clearly don’t concern themselves with offending viewers.

      They are listed without any specific order. Some are from earlier years, while others are still popular today.

      Let's start with…

      **It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia**

      This consistently humorous FX show revolves around the incompetent owners of a filthy Irish pub and tackles a wide range of sensitive topics, including race, abuse, religion, and child beauty pageants. Which other sitcom has staged a (fictional) baby funeral?

      Fans can't get enough: It is now the longest-running live-action sitcom on TV, having recently overtaken *The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet*.

      **The Righteous Gemstones**

      This clever series about a televangelist family filled with secrets blends sex, violence, and larger-than-life characters in endlessly creative and surprising ways, taking direct aim at the hypocrisy of those who advocate for prosperity gospel.

      It also generates significant laughs from outrageous scenes, like one from last year that began with a home invasion and escalated to a violent brawl after a guitarist’s intimate moment alone in bed.

      Surprisingly, the show, featuring co-creator Danny McBride and a fantastic cast, demonstrates a genuine belief in God, poking fun at hypocrisy rather than faith itself.

      **Euphoria**

      Another HBO production, *Euphoria* has shocked audiences since its debut with its raw (some may argue exploitative) depictions of teenage drug use and sexual experiences.

      A New York Times article from 2022 pointed out that while many young viewers admire the characters and storylines, they are often critical of the show’s creator, Levinson, who wrote every hour-long episode and directed all but three. Fans frequently express their opinions on social media regarding his interpretations of the characters.

      Levinson has described the series as deeply personal: "I feel like I’m watching a version of myself navigating the world at a young age," he mentioned in a promotional clip when the show premiered in 2019.

      After launching the careers of Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, and Jacob Elordi, it is set to return soon for its long-awaited third season.

      **All in the Family**

      Archie Bunker (Carroll O’Connor), a loud, unrepentant bigot, was truly offensive only to viewers who didn’t grasp that we were meant to laugh at him rather than with him.

      The show’s purpose was evident: creator Norman Lear, who passed away in 2023 at age 101, was a vocal liberal in Hollywood, wanting Archie to voice his ignorant beliefs to highlight their absurdity. However, *All in the Family* also portrayed him as a complex character capable of growth.

      In the iconic 1972 episode “Sammy’s Visit,” Archie becomes acquainted with Sammy Davis Jr., who is both Black and Jewish, much to Archie’s surprise. At the conclusion of the episode, Davis humorously transcends multiple bigoted barriers by kissing Archie on the cheek.

      The show received renewed recognition last month following the tragic passing of another cast member, Rob Reiner.

      **Married… With Children**

      Critics often slammed the show for its numerous risqué jokes and storylines, alongside the boorish behavior of Al Bundy (Ed O’Neill) and the portrayal of Peggy Bundy (Katey Segal) as lazy and self-centered.

      Nonetheless, *Married… With Children* has aged remarkably well as a satire of overly sweet sitcoms.

      It knew precisely what it was doing, without asking viewers to empathize with the Bundys — who, coincidentally, shared a name with a serial killer.

      **The Simpsons**

      Following the debut of *Married… With Children*, *The Simpsons* arrived on the then-nascent Fox network and has remarkably continued ever since, becoming the longest-running sitcom.

      The show incited discussions on a variety of subjects — from firearms to drugs to political issues — and portrayed gay characters sympathetically well before most other shows did. It tends to ruffle more feathers on the right than the left and unapologetically mocks Fox News.

      We suspect it offends random restaurant chains more than anything else, with unexpected one-liners like, “I’m so hungry I could eat at Arby’s!” (A quote from Season 9’s “Das Bus.”)

      We also appreciate how *The Simpsons* grants significant moments to minor characters.

      **South Park**

      When *South Park* targets a subject, be it Kanye West, Harry and Megan, Kristi Noem, or sex education, everyone involved can expect to be ruthlessly critiqued.

      The show's animation process is highly efficient, allowing creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone to address controversial and urgent matters swiftly, maintaining its unapologetic presence since 1997.

      Its latest season has garnered an unprecedented amount of attention.

      **Chappelle’s Show**

      Dave Chappelle pushed boundaries by lampooning various stereotypes in sketches like “The Racial Draft,”