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<p>Isabella TorregianiJuly 5, 2025 at 12:06 AM</p>
<p>The Most Controversial Moments From This Beloved '90s Sitcom — Would They Air Today? originally appeared on Parade.</p>
<p>It's been 36 years since Seinfeld first aired — and sitcoms haven't been the same since, and for good reason.</p>
<p>The hit comedy, starring Jerry Seinfeld,Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander and Michael Richards, follows a group of friends navigating life in New York City, encountering the kinds of quirky characters and absurd situations that could only happen in Seinfeld — and in The Big Apple.</p>
<p>The classic series gave us countless unforgettable moments, from the Soup Nazi to Elaine's questionable dance moves, it truly left a permanent mark on pop culture.</p>
<p>But as fans have pointed out, some of the show's humor hasn't aged quite as well. Like many '90s sitcoms, Seinfeld pushed the envelope — and sometimes, crossed lines that wouldn't fly today.</p>
<p>To its credit, Seinfeld has held up better than many shows of its time. Iconic episodes like "The Puffy Shirt," where Jerry reluctantly models a ridiculous blouse and shouts, "But I don't wanna be a pirate!" remains as a fan favorite.</p>
<p>Still, certain episodes fall flat, or worse, when viewed through a modern lens. From cultural appropriation to tone-deaf jokes, some plots are just plain problematic. Two episodes were even scrapped entirely due to controversial content.</p>
<p>Yet other episodes made it to air and continue to spark debate amongst fans.</p>
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<p>One of the most controversial episodes is Season 5's "The Cigar Store Indian" — and the title alone tells you why.</p>
<p>In it, Jerry tries to smooth things over with Elaine by giving her a Native American statue. When he presents it, he begins making stereotypical and offensive remarks — unaware that one of Elaine's friends that's standing there is Native.</p>
<p>According to Screen Rant, writers Tom Gammill and Max Pross originally planned for Jerry to give her a moose head, which would've upset her animal rights activist friend.</p>
<p>But Seinfeld reportedly felt that was too old school — and pushed for something more politically incorrect. The result? One of the show's most cringe-worthy and offensive episodes.</p>
<p>Another poorly aged plot appears in Season 4's "The Outing." In it, Elaine tries to "convert" a gay man after falling for him — missing the mark entirely on how sexual orientation works.</p>
<p>The episode tries to play off the humor with the now-infamous line, "Not that there's anything wrong with that," but the concept still feels off.</p>
<p>Then there's Season 6's "The Chinese Woman." Jerry starts dating a woman he assumes is Chinese based on her name, only to be surprised when she's not.</p>
<p>When Elaine confronts him, he defends himself by saying, "If I like their race, how can that be racist?" Not exactly the best argument.</p>
<p>Though Seinfeld didn't get everything right, fans of the beloved series still binge watch it today — and continue debating whether the finale was a satisfying ending to their favorite sitcom.</p>
<p>The Most Controversial Moments From This Beloved '90s Sitcom — Would They Air Today? first appeared on Parade on Jul 5, 2025</p>
<p>This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 5, 2025, where it first appeared.</p>
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