List of television series censored

This is a non-exhaustive list of television series that been modified in order to be censored.

Disney XD

• Naruto Shippuden - All blood and gore were removed, sexual situations were reduced, and all mentions of death were removed, was censored for TV-PG rating.
• Pokémon - Some episodes were banned from television.
• Yo-Kai Watch - Outfits were edited to be more family-friendly and sexual references were removed, it was censored in order to get a TV-Y7-FV rating.
• Beyblade Burst - The series was edited for some strong language to get a TV-PG or TV-Y7.
• Doctor Who - The word "hell" is muted and the "hell" word is blurred.

Crackle

• SuperMansion - Nudity was censored.

Starz

• Spartacus - Strong language is bleeped out on TV, but the DVD is uncensored.

AMC

• Better Call Saul - Strong language is bleeped on TV and Netflix, but uncensored on DVD/Blu-ray.
• Breaking Bad - Strong language and nudity were censored. But it's uncensored on home releases and Netflix.
• Preacher - ?
• The Walking Dead - Some scenes are re-shot in order to get rid of strong profanity, but are included on DVD. In addition, there is a syndicated edit that brings the violence and language down to a TV-14 level.

Comedy Central

• Archer - Earlier reruns will have strong language bleeped out.
• Brickleberry - Language and some nudity were censored.
• Chappelle's Show - Daytime broadcasts will have more language edited out than later broadcasts.
• Drawn Together - Strong language and nudity are censored on TV, but it's uncensored on DVD.
• Futurama - Strong language is censored on both the TV broadcast, Netflix, iTunes, and the DVD was censored in order to get a TV-14 rating.
• Reno 911! - Strong language is bleeped out on the TV broadcast in order to get a TV-14 rating, but the DVD is uncensored.
• South Park - Strong language is censored on TV and the first ten seasons on DVD. But it's uncensored since Season 11. It's also uncensored in online streaming (HBO Max had every profanity such as the F word uncensored in all the seasons except season 1 and some of season 2). On TV, the word "s**t" was censored until season 15, South Park is Syndicated airings in order to get a TV-14 rating.
• Triptank - ?

Syfy

• Akria - Nudity is censored and strong language are censored in order to get a TV-14 rating.
• Bitten - Nudity is censored on the TV broadcast, the DVD is uncensored, in order to get a TV-14 rating.
• Continuum - A fight scene with Emily in light pyjamas is re-edited in some versions to zoom in to avoid showing the visible outline of her nipples through the top and her butt in the pyjama shorts.
• Caprica - Nudity and violence is censored in the pilot in order to get a TV-14 rating, but the DVD is uncensored.
• Ghost in Shell - Nudity and strong language were censored when it aired on the Saturday anime block when it was the sci-fi channel in order to get a TV-14 rating.
• Stargate SG-1 - Nudity was removed and violence was toned down in order to get a TV-14 rating. It is uncensored on the DVD.
• Stargate Universe - In some versions in particular TV edits there is the removal of a scene where Lieutenant Scott is shown to be involved with Lieutenant Vanessa James prior to ending up on Destiny. This missing scene can lead to some confusion in a later episode where the relationship is referenced.
• The Magicians - The TV broadcast censored strong language in order to get a TV-14 rating, it is uncensored on the Blu-ray.

Kids' WB

• Batman Beyond - Some violence is toned down in order to get a TV-Y7-FV rating.
• Pokémon - Some episodes are censored due to sexual innuendo in order to get TV-Y7-FV rating.
• Superman: The Animated Series - Some violence is toned down in order to get a TV-Y7 rating.
• Tom and Jerry Tales - Despite the frequent violence, it is rated TV-Y, on Cartoon Network and Boomerang it is rerated TV-Y7.
• Yu-Gi-Oh! - Some episodes are censored due to sexual innuendo due to a wanting a TV-Y7-FV rating.

Toonzai

• Kirby: Right Back at Ya! - ?
• Yu-Gi-Oh! GX - ?

First-Run Syndication

• The Jerry Springer Show - ?
• Maury - ?
• Sailor Moon - Some blood was digitally removed, nudity was removed, and sexual situations are censored.
• The Steve Wilkos Show - ?
• Pokémon - Some episodes were banned from television.
• Tiny Toon Adventures - In the episode "To Bleep or Not to Bleep", the episode were censored, due to standards changing over time, in order to get a TV-Y rating have edited in later reruns to maintain the same rating.

Netflix

• Daredevil - ?
• Jessica Jones - ?

The CW

• Arrow - ?
• DC's Legends of Tomorrow - ?
• The Flash - ?
• Supergirl (2015 TV Series) - ?

Showtime

• Dexter - ?
• Stargate SG-1 - ?

Paramount Network

• Afro Samurai - Strong language was completely removed from the TV broadcast, some blood and violence was removed, and some minor swear words was censored. The DVD version is uncensored.
• Blade: The Series - The TV version was rated TV-14 but to achieve that rating many scenes were edited or removed, any scene with nudity, graphic violence or strong language were removed. ViacomCBS later released a unrated edition on DVD.
• Cops - Nudity and strong language are censored, in order to get a TV-14 rating.
• Ren and Stimpy: Adult Party Cartoon - Strong language was bleeped out on TV broadcast, but the DVD is uncensored.
• Stripperella - Strong language is censored, nudity is blurred out on the TV broadcast, but it is uncensored on the DVD.

G4

• Blade: The Series - ?
• Happy Tree Friends - Strong language was censored, graphic content was removed, and some nudity was censored.
• Iron Man - ?
• Wolverine - ?
• X- Men - ?

Cinemax

• Banshee - ?

Fox

Fox is very strict when it comes to strong language. Shows with strong language are released under an edited version to maintain a TV-14 rating.

• American Dad - When American Dad was on FOX many of the episodes were censored due to the networks strict standards on language but it's uncensored on DVD, in the episode "American Dream Factory", Steve gives Stan the finger remains uncensored, but censored on TV, iTunes, Hulu, and Netflix.
• Bordertown (2016 TV Series) - Strong language is bleeped out on TV.
• Bob's Burgers - Strong language is bleeped out on TV. Seasons 2-6 are rated TV-14 on TV.
• Cops - Nudity and strong language are censored.
• The Cleveland Show - Strong language is bleeped out on TV, iTunes, Hulu and Netflix, but the DVD is uncensored.
• Family Guy - When Family Guy airs on FOX many of the episodes are censored due to the networks strict standards on language. Some episodes were completely removed, one such episode was the abortion episode "Partial Terms of Endearment" was banned due to concerns over its portrayal of the controversial subject of abortion, but the episode aired on BBC Three on June 20, 2010, but the DVD is uncensored, and in the episode "Deep Throats", Cleveland gives Brian the finger remains uncensored.
• Futurama - Strong language is censored on both the TV broadcast and the DVD.
• King of the Hill - Strong language is bleeped out on TV, iTunes, Netflix, DVD, and Blu-ray.
• Son of Zorn - Strong language is bleeped out on TV.
• The Simpsons - Strong language is bleeped out both on TV, iTunes, Hulu, DVD, and Blu-ray.
• The X-Files - Strong language is bleeped out on TV, but the DVD is uncensored, The episode "Home" was removed from the network, due to being rated TV-14 for graphic violence and blood and banned from television and later in syndication but it's featured on DVD.

Freeform

• Lilo and Stitch - The word Iceland was censored when they're talking about Stitch not being a real name, possibly because it was considered too geographically specific or potentially offensive in the context of the discussion.

TBS

• American Dad - Nudity was censored and some sexual references and strong language was cut of the TV broadcast version in order to get a TV-14 rating. The words shit and goddamn was uncensored due to being on a different network, the DVD is uncensored.

BBC America

• Doctor Who - ?

FoxBox

• Mew Mew Power - Some episodes were banned from television.
• One Piece - Some episodes were banned from television.

4Kids Entertainment

• One Piece - Perhaps 4Kids' most notoriously censored title; it was heavily cut and modified to remove its dark elements and violence in order to get a TV-Y7-FV rating. Now that the show is owned by Funimation, they released the show uncut with a TV-14 rating.
• Sonic X - Scenes of strong threat, mild profanity, and some cleavage were removed in order to get a TV-Y7-FV rating. Received an uncut subtitled release online with a TV-PG rating.
• Yu-Gi-Oh! - Any scenes that showed strong violence were toned down, any mention of death was removed from the show and replaced with different words to keep the show more family friendly, any scenes with wine were changed to juice, and all guns on the show were removed. The character outfits were modified to be more kid friendly. Due to these changes the show was rated TV-Y7-FV.

History Channel

• Vikings - Violence and nudity were either toned down or completely removed to get a TV-14 rating. The uncensored Blu-ray discs are rated TV-MA, strong language are bleeped out in the TV Broadcast.

Cartoon Network USA

• 6teen - Some of the more obvious sexual jokes were cut to maintain a TV-PG rating, and 24 episodes were skipped over.
• The Amazing World of Gumball - Some episodes were cut on television.
• Blue Dragon - Sexual references were removed, and some violence was censored in order to get a TV-Y7-FV rating.
• Dexter's Laboratory - The episode "Rude Removal" was banned due to the use of swear words, in order to get a TV-G rating.
• Dragon Ball - All sexual references were removed some language was removed, the nudity on the show was censored, and the violence was toned down, blood was digital removed, and any mention of death was removed or altered.
• G-Force Guardians of Space - Violence was toned down.
• Looney Tunes - Some episodes were removed from broadcast TV due to racism, some of the violence was removed in order to be more family-friendly.
• Mobile Suit Gundum - Nudity was censored.
• Mobile Suit Gundum Seed - All sexual references were removed, cut any scene that showed the pilots in the cockpit before dying, any mention of drugs were cut, any mention of murder was removed, the words kill and die were removed and any scene that had blood were removed and any inappropriate language were removed.
• Mobile Suit Gundum Wing - Some violence and language were cut, but it latter aired uncut on Adult Swim.
• MGM Cartoons - Some episodes were removed from broadcast TV due to racism, some of the violence was removed in order to be more family-friendly.
• Naruto - Blood effects were removed, though the uncensored DVD adds it back in.
• Neon Genesis Evangelion - Alcoholic drinks were cut, some characters were completely removed. Language was censored, nudity and sexual innuendo were removed from the Cartoon Network broadcast. This only occurred for the first two episodes, and was later broadcast on Adult Swim with less censorship.
• 77 Nubs - Fake identity aired on Adult Swim and received the TV-MA rating instead of TV-Y7. In the Uncontrolables swearing was censored to get the TV-Y7 rating.
• One Piece - When the Funimation Dub aired between 2007-2008, some of the blood, smoking, and language above a mild level was censored. In addition, some 4kids names and terms were kept in order to not confuse casual viewers. This edit was rated TV-PG, although some milder episodes received a TV-Y7-FV rating.
• Outlaw Star - Nudity was censored, violence was toned down, clothing was digitally added in and altered, sexual themes were censored and one of the episodes was not aired due to sexual themes.
• Pokémon - some episodes were banned from television.
• Regular Show - ?
• Stoked! - Crude Language was removed.
• Sailor Moon - Some blood was digitally removed, nudity was removed, and sexual situations were censored.
• Space Ghost Coast to Coast - Strong language was bleeped out in the TV, it remains censored on the DVD.
• Tom and Jerry - Some episodes were removed from broadcast TV due to racism, some of the violence was removed in order to be more family-friendly.
• Total Drama Island - Crude language was censored and nudity was blurred out, and sexual innuendo was cut.

Boomerang

• Looney Tunes - Some episodes were removed from broadcast TV due to racism, some of the violence was removed in order to be more family-friendly.
• MGM Cartoons - Some episodes were removed from broadcast TV due to racism, some of the violence was removed in order to be more family-friendly.
• Tom and Jerry - Some episodes were removed from broadcast TV due to racism, some of the violence was removed in order to be more family-friendly.

Disney Channel

• A.N.T Farm - One episode caused a controversy after a scene where a police officer attacks someone for double parking. This was removed in re-runs.
• Donald Duck Presents - Some episodes were removed from broadcast TV due to racism, some of the violence was removed in order to be more family-friendly.
• Donald's Quack Attack - Some episodes were removed from broadcast TV due to racism, some of the violence was removed in order to be more family-friendly.
• Good Morning Mickey! - Some episodes were removed from broadcast TV due to racism, some of the violence was removed in order to be more family-friendly.
• Hannah Montana - ?
• The Ink and Paint Club - Some episodes were removed from broadcast TV due to racism, some of the violence was removed in order to be more family-friendly.
• Mickey's Mouse Tracks - Some episodes were removed from broadcast TV due to racism, some of the violence was removed in order to be more family-friendly.

Toon Disney

• Donald's Quack Attack - Some episodes were removed from broadcast TV due to racism, some of the violence was removed in order to be more family-friendly.
• Mickey's Mouse Tracks - Some episodes were removed from broadcast TV due to racism, some of the violence was removed in order to be more family-friendly.

Adult Swim

• Aqua Teen Hunger Force - Strong language and nudity are censored out on TV, Netflix, iTunes, and Hulu. 'Asshole' was censored until season 3, and 'shit' was censored until season 10. The first six volumes are still censored but on the Volume 7 and Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1 DVDs, the profanity is uncensored but the nudity is still censored. But however, on the Vol. 5 DVD, there is uncensored nudity on the episode "Dickesode", but the DVD is uncensored.
• Akria - Nudity is censored and the F-word is censored.
• Black Lagoon - Nudity and the F-word are censored on the show. During the Vampire Twins arc, some violence was toned down.
• The Boondocks - Strong language is bleeped out on TV, iTunes, Hulu and Netflix, but the DVD is uncensored, "Shit" is uncensored in season 4 on TV.
• Blue Gender - The anime was censored in order to appeal to a boarder audience, nudity, sex and graphic violence were completely removed. Some of the censorship was due to the fact that the anime was originally planned to air on Toonami, but went to Adult Swim at the last minute.
• Check it Out! with Dr. Steve Brule - Strong language and explicit dialogue are censored both on TV and DVD. Shit was censored at first, but it is uncensored after the first two seasons.
• Code Geass - The nudity in the anime was removed.
• Cowboy Bebop - Drug references were cut, crude language was removed and all sexual references were removed. Blood effects were so digitally removed. However, in 2015, Adult Swim used uncensored HD tapes.
• Deadman Wonderland - For the first half of the series, language was bleeped. In the second half, it was dubbed over with less harsh dialogue.
• Ghost in Shell: Stand Along Complex - The F-word is censored.
• Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law - Strong language is bleeped out on TV, iTunes, Netflix and Hulu, but the DVD is uncensored.
• Inuyasha - Nudity and sexual innuendo were censored.
• Kill La Kill - Nudity and sexual situations were censored.
• Metalacolypse - Strong language and nudity are censored both on TV and the first two seasons on DVD, but it is uncensored on Seasons 3 and 4 on DVD and Blu-ray. Violence was also extended on the season 3 DVD as well, but the DVD is uncensored.
• Michiko and Hatchin - There were some edits to get rid of nudity and strong language.
• Neon Genesis Evangelion - One scene in Episode 5 was removed due to strong sexual content. Bleeps were placed over strong language.
• Naruto - Blood was reduced.
• One Piece - The word "shit" was occasionally censored.
• Rick and Morty - Strong language is always censored on Live TV in order to make the TV-14 rating. Seasons 1 and 2 are censored on Hulu and HBO Max, but are uncensored on DVD and Blu-ray. Seasons 3 and 4 are both uncensored everywhere except for Live TV. S**t is usually uncensored on TV, but some of it is censored. In episode 19, "Interdimensional Cable 2: Tempting Fate", this episode was uncensored in order to get a TV-MA rating. Nudity is always censored.
• Robot Chicken - Strong language, explicit dialogue, and nudity are censored on TV, iTunes, Netflix, and Hulu, and the first season on DVD, but the rest of the DVDs are uncensored. "Asshole" was censored in early episodes, but since sometime in season 2, it is uncensored. "Shit" is uncensored in seasons 7 and 8 on TV, but the DVD is uncensored.
• Space Ghost Coast to Coast - Strong language was bleeped out on the TV, it remains censored on the DVD.
• Samurai Jack - Some blood and violent scenes are censored on TV, but in order to get a TV-14 rating.
• SuperMansion - Strong language was bleeped out.
• Samurai Champloo - Strong language was bleeped out, blood was digitally removed, and the nudity in the show was cut.
• Sailor Moon - Some blood was digitally removed, nudity was removed, and sexual situations were censored.
• Sealab 2021 - Strong language was bleeped out in both TV, iTunes, Netflix, Hulu, and DVD, but the DVD is uncensored.
• Squidbillies - Strong language such as f**k is censored on both TV, iTunes, Netflix, Hulu, but, "asshole" was only censored in season 1, "dick" was censored until season 4, and "shit" was censored until season 9, but the DVD is uncensored.
• Superjail - Strong language such as fuck is bleeped on TV, iTunes, Hulu and Netflix. Shit was censored in the first three seasons, but it's uncensored in Season 4. The DVD is uncensored.
• Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann - Nudity was censored.
• Trigun - Strong language was cut, nudity was removed and violence was toned down.
• The Venture Bros. - Strong language are bleeped out on TV, iTunes, Hulu, and Netflix, but uncensored on the DVDs. "Shit" is uncensored in Seasons 5 and 6 on TV.

VH1

• VH1: I Love The Series - ?

YouTube

• Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Carton Comedy - Although language was uncensored, some of the more sexual and scatological gags were placed on the DVD only.

• YouTube Poop - On some YouTube Poops, strong language is censored, as well as nudity and violence in order to avoid demonetization.

• Youtuber Speaks - Some language was removed, episodes have been pulled from the YouTube library to get a TV-14 rating.

BBFC

• Angelic Layer - A commentary track was trimmed to remove the word 'retard' in order to receive a PG certificate.
• Braceface (volume 4) - A use of the word 'spaz' was removed in order to receive a PG certificate.
• Gunbuster (episode 2) - 36 seconds of sexualized nudity/imagery cut in order to receive a PG certificate.
• Guyver (episode 12) - Unknown 20 seconds of cuts made to receive a 15 certificate.
• Lizzie McGuire (volume 2) - Scenes of children electrocuting adults cut in order to receive a U certificate.
• Street Fighter V (volumes 1 and 2) - Cuts made to strong violence in order to receive a 12 certificate.
• Urusei Yatsura (volume 4) - Scene involving nunchucks removed in order to receive a PG certificate.

Cartoon Network Australia

• Adventure Time - A number of episodes have received cuts for mild language, violence, and innuendo in order to receive a G rating.
• The Amazing World of Gumball - Some episodes were cut from television.
• The Looney Tunes Show - Crude language is removed.
• Regular Show - Crude language, sexual innuendo and any scene that has reckless behavior.
• Sailor Moon - Some blood was digitally removed, nudity was removed, and sexual situations were censored.
• Steven Universe - Sexual innuendo is cut and the violence is toned down.

Cartoon Network UK

• The Amazing World of Gumball - ?

Cartoon Network Latin America

• The Amazing World of Gumball - ?

BBC One

• Doctor Who - Removed a scene where after being asked to seduce a guard Ace says it will be easy and not to look so shocked as she's not a virgin.

GameTap

• Space Ghost Coast to Coast - Strong language was bleeped out on the internet, it remains censored on the website.

Fox Kids

• Batman: The Animated Series - The blood was censored on TV (but uncensored on DVD), in order to get a TV-Y7 rating.

Nicktoons

• Dragon Ball Z Kai - Blood and some violence were removed from the show.
• The NN - Some episodes were censored or removed from broadcasting to be family-friendly.

ABC

• Black-ish: Racist content was removed, but not removed from On Demand releases,

NBC

• Hannibal - The episode "0Euf" was pulled from the network due to the episode having a teacher teaching students how to kill, and banned from television, it is on DVD, Blu-ray, Hulu, and iTunes.

FX

• Archer - Nudity and strong language are censored on the TV but uncensored on the DVD.
• It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Some episodes was censored for nudity and strong language was censored.

FXX

• Archer - Nudity was censored, and language was reduced.
• It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Nudity was completed removed and strong language was reduced.

MTV

• Jersey Shore - ?

FSK (Germany)

• Bible Black - Cut further than necessarily from its uncensored hardcore adult version in order to receive a 16 rating.

Channel 4 (UK)

• Black Mirror - Language, partial nudity, and graphic content were censored and reduced.

KMRB (South Korea)

• Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic - Season 1 was edited for a 15 rating.
• Oreimo - Edited for a 15 rating.

Nickelodeon

• 6teen - Some of the sexual jokes and instances of mild profanity were removed in order to maintain a TV-Y7 rating.
• The Ren and Stimpy Show - Due to standards changing over time, scenes that were originally broadcast with a TV-Y7 rating have been edited in later reruns to maintain the same rating.
• Rocko's Modern Life - Due to standards changing over time, scenes that were originally broadcast with a TV-Y7-FV rating have been edited in later reruns to maintain the same rating.
• SpongeBob SquarePants - A few episodes have some scenes removed due to violence that children can easily imitate. for example, Mid Life Crustacean in its entirety.

USA Network

• Mr. Robot - While some episodes have been allowed to broadcast uncensored on special occasions with a TV-MA rating, the majority of episodes are censored for a TV-14 rating.
• Sailor Moon - Some blood was digitally removed, nudity was removed, and sexual situations were censored.

TVNZ

• The Simpsons - Itchy and Scratchy were absent, for unknown reasons.

Kijkwijzer

• Winx Club - Was AL in the ultra rare 2005 prints of the first six volumes due to violence and fear, kijkwijzer rerated to 6 in 2006
• My Little Pony (volume 1, 2003) - is al due to violence, newer volumes are 6 due to violence.
• Supernormal - DVD release is 6 due to violence, tv airings ia AL