Dang it. I thought I would be safe, but I got spoiled for BSG, which I'm currently watching. Oh, well.

This Is Eric | May 06, 05:23 CET

It's probably a silly thing to ask, but can anyone list all 20 shows so we know what's being spoiled?

Kon4MItY | May 06, 05:35 CET

For the future when trying to avoid being spoiled on a show you plan on watching, you might want to avoid "20 most..." lists. These posts are always chock full of spoilers.

alcabongTV | May 06, 05:41 CET

Or even just on who's Buffy-related and what it says. I'm currently on a mass marathon rush to watch all of Lost before the finale and am paranoid as hell about spoilers right now you guys don't even know. :P

Jet Wolf | May 06, 05:42 CET

Clicking the link takes you directly to the Buffy-related death. I've tested it three times now. But just in case, here's the 20 shows featured for those who wanted them (hidden, 'cause some might find even that spoilerish):

The Wire, Battlestar Galactica, NCIS, thirtysomething, Roseanne, ER, South Park, Torchwood: Children of Earth, The Simpsons, Lost , House, Seinfeld, The West Wing, Lost (yes twice), Buffy, The Sopranos, L.A. Law, The Shield, 24, Dexter

perkyshadowgirl | May 06, 05:59 CET

But Joyce had been dealing with brain cancer for quite a while. Sure, she was supposed to be better but us having been primed like that... I wouldn't exactly call it "shocking".

Colors | May 06, 06:58 CET

Am I the only one who's calling shenanigans on this list for not including a very shocking death from M*A*S*H, specifically Season 3 (I think)? FYI I'm purposely being cryptic even though I doubt I'm spoiling too much given that the episode in question aired around 35 years ago =p

phattyt | May 06, 09:07 CET

Yes, phattyt, that was a shocking death, as well, and it should be on the list, even though it didn't happen on screen--only the reactions. But I think it might have been the first death of a major character I had ever seen, and it had a profound effect on me.

I can see why Joyce's death is listed--I still see that as the most emotional hour on television I've ever watched. But "shocking"? Yeah, that would have to be Tara.

I am surprised about the inclusion of the episode many people would be spoiled by. Not a nice way to find out. The list should have been postponed if the makers insisted on including it.

palehorse | May 06, 11:52 CET

I did not cry over Joyce, but really got to sobbing with Anya's reaction to it. I cry just thinking about it.

rehabber | May 06, 12:37 CET