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Warning : This article discusses sore topics including eating disorders .

specially with long - run TV shows , it ’s not rare for certain storyline to be abandoned . However , some of these discarded plot points were met with unfavorable judgment , with interview let down that there was no closure or answer . It ’s deserving noting that plot line being abandoned by yield can chance for several intellect , such as the departure of a cast member or a change in story focus , but it ’s not always within their control .

plot line that are n’t solve leave behind many dubiousness , whether about a specific character or the premise itself . Core storyline help oneself keep audiences engaged in a TV show , and it ’s what makes them tune in to each newfangled episode and a lack of answers can be off - putting . While someTV show storylines were good off abandoned , there are also plentifulness that shows should n’t have avoided finishing .

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10Jessi’s Crush On Ali

Big Mouth

Cast

Big Mouth follow preteens Nick and Andrew as they begin to feel puberty , discovering that the changes they ’re undergoing are being support by creatures called hormone monster . These monsters guide them through the minefield of adolescence that marks the starting of their journey into adulthood . large Mouth features the voice natural endowment of Nick Kroll , John Mulaney ,   Jason Mantzoukas , Jenny Slate ,   Fred Armisen ,   Maya Rudolph , and Jordan Peele .

AfterBig Mouthintroduced the graphic symbol of Ali ( Wong ) in season 3 , the show quickly started turn over into the matter of Jessi ’s ( Klein ) sexuality as their friendship progressed and her feelings start to change . While the show is still discussing Jessi ’s romantic intentions , something that will hopefully get more attention in the upcomingBig Mouthseason 8,her feelings for Ali were shake off to the side toward the close of season 5 . Jessi pass a lot of sentence dwelling over whether she actually felt anything romantic for Ali , or if it was simply appreciation as a supporter .

However , with Ali being the first open female queen scholar in Bridgeton Middle , it seemed that this storyline was set up for Jessi to search her sexuality further . time of year 7 did have more mentions of Jessi ’s gender , with one illustrious episode seeing her spring up an interest in Nick ’s ( Kroll ) sister , Leah ( Kat Dennings ) . WhileBig Mouthhas a lot of prominent LGBTQ+ characters , including Jessi ’s female parent , Shannon ( Jessica Chaffin ) , this sudden loss of more theatrical performance in the show was strange , especially considering how much time was invested in the possible relationship between the two .

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9Blair’s Eating Disorder

Gossip Girl

Set among Manhattan ’s elite , this drama series conform to moneyed teenagers whose disgraceful lives are let out by an anonymous blogger . The show delves into themes of perfidy , ambition , and the complexness of high - companionship friendships , as the characters voyage interpersonal struggle and personal aspirations .

Gossip Girlseason 1 began gear up up a plot line fence Blair ( Leighton Meester ) and her eating disorderliness . The season 1 episode " Blair Waldorf Must Pie " saw Blair in therapy , flash back to the previous year ’s Thanksgiving . While unspecified , her disorderliness was prove through heavy implications rather than any verbatim references .

While there were a few indirect nods to this throughout the show , there were also moment of contradiction in terms . This included one moment that learn Blair make a scuttlebutt to Chuck ( Ed Westwick ) about a girl involve to " consume a cheeseburger , " seemingly forget about the struggles she face herself . However , this plot line was never fully explored . It did seem like something the show design to delve further into but did n’t finagle to execute , although why this was is unclear .

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8Lister’s Twins

Red Dwarf

Hit sci - fi comedyRed Dwarfintroduced an array of wacky characters , including Craig Charles as the screaming technician Dave Lister . In the time of year 2 episode " Parallel Universe , " Lister meet his own female counterpart in another universe and , after an heady night , get pregnant . This was the last installment of the time of year , and whenRed Dwarfreturned for season 3 , it was confirmed that he ’d give nativity to twin boys , who had develop to the age of 18 in three days and had been send back to their home population to be with the other parent .

However , after this , the twins were never note again inRed Dwarf . or else , their existence was span under the rug , as if the plot line had never happened . introduce two unexampled theatrical role , especially the direct descendants of one of the show ’s chief characters , was a great chance for the show to delve further into the in and out of the broad galaxies and parallel world . It would have also been a great way to expand on Lister ’s character development even further , run across him as a parent and having to conduct with his responsibilities .

7Fez And Laurie’s Marriage

That ’70s Show

That ‘ 70s Show was one of Fox ’s most popular situation comedy upon its discharge in 1998 . Starring Topher Grace ( Eric Forman ) , Laura Prepon ( Donna Pinciotti ) , Mila Kunis ( Jackie Burkhart ) , Danny Masterson ( Steven Hyde ) , Wilmer Valderrama ( Fez ) , and Ashton Kutcher ( Michael Kelso ) , That ‘ 70s Show revolve around the stripling ’ mischance as they grow up in Point Place Wisconsin in the 1970s .

One key plot line fromThat ' 70s Showsaw Fez ( Wilmer Valderrama ) get wed to Laurie Foreman to stay in the res publica . This was reveal at the terminal of the episode " Celebration Day , " when Lisa Robin Kelly still portray Laurie before Christina Moore took over . Season 6 saw the honeymooner investigated over the legitimacy of their mating in the episode " I ’m destitute , " but after this , the union was n’t cite . Laurie appeared less often in later seasons , so while it makes sense that this storyline might not be brought up as much , their marriage still feign several other element of the show .

For object lesson , the word caused Red ’s ( Kurtwood Smith ) bosom attack , and Eric ( Topher Grace ) was one of Fez ’s best Friend . So , for everyone to move on from it so speedily only did n’t make any signified . Even though they divorce off - silver screen after Fez receive his light-green card , it was done subtly and is easy to lose , but it still palpate like something the graphic symbol would n’t easily blank out .

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6Dennis' Son

It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia

It ’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is a Sitcom and Black Comedy created by Rob McElhenney . It asterisk Rob McElhenney , Charlie Day , Kaitlin Olson , Glenn Howerton , and Danny DeVito . The series follow a group of friends that own and frequent the Irish bar , Paddy ’s Pub , and get into all sort of troubling adventures .

At the end of It ’s Always gay in Philadelphia time of year 12 , Dennis ( Glenn Howerton ) sound out arrivederci to the rest of the crowd and Paddy ’s Pub to go and invoke his son , a product of a one - nighttime base . While Howerton did recall to the show at the beginning of time of year 13 , his appearances were sporadic for a while . Behind the scenes , this was because Howerton was splitting his time between filming the show andA.P Bio(viaLooper ) . However , babe Brian Jr. was never name again .

5Abed And Rachel’s Relationship

Community

Community is a comedic television serial publication that chronicles the life of diverse scholar at Greendale Community College , a fabricated and notoriously underperforming educational institution in Colorado . release in 2009 , the show explores the quirky interactions and relationships among the eclectic grouping navigating their academic and personal challenges .

InCommunityseason 4 , Abed ( Danny Pudi ) assemble Rachel ( Brie Larson ) , and by season 5 , the two started up a relationship . This was a great mo inCommunity , with one of its best characters meet someone on his level and finally getting to experience get a partner , but it was rather short - live . Rachel did n’t seem in the show during time of year 6 , although periodic character to Abed ’s girlfriend were still made , although she was never explicitly named .

Although Larson ’s docket prevented her from becoming a fall back quality , this plot line was still hugely authoritative and fitted in beautifully with Abed ’s lineament exploitation at the sentence . Abed was break in more and more out of his cuticle , and seeing him navigate a relationship was a great second for the show . Even if Rachel did n’t return , another fibre could have been present , or Larson could have been reforge . or else , this storyline was pushed to the side , and despite the references in season 6 , not see any of this play out further on screen made it supererogatory .

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Big Mouth follows preteens Nick and Andrew as they begin to experience puberty, discovering that the changes they’re undergoing are being supported by creatures called hormone monsters. These monsters guide them through the minefield of adolescence that marks the start of their journey into adulthood. Big Mouth features the voice talents of Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Jason Mantzoukas, Jenny Slate, Fred Armisen, Maya Rudolph, and Jordan Peele.

4Homer’s Brother, Herb

The Simpsons

The Simpsons is a long - running animated TV serial created by Matt Groening that satirically follows a work out - class category in the misfit urban center of Springfield . Homer , a bite of a schmoe who works at a nuclear power plant , is the supplier for his family , while his wife , Marge , tries to keep sanity and grounds in the house to the unspoiled of her ability . Bart is a born troublemaker , and Lisa is his super - intelligent sister who finds herself surrounded by people who ca n’t realize her . Finally , Maggie is the mysterious babe who acts as a deus ex machina when the series call for it . The show arrange the family in several wild situations while forever tackling socio - political and pop - polish topic set within their world , providing an often sharp critique of the subject enshroud in each episode . This series first premiered in 1989 and has been a basic of Fox ’s programming docket ever since !

One ofThe Wallis Warfield Windsor ' best sequence , " Oh Brother , Where Art Thou ? " introduced Homer ’s ( Dan Castellaneta ) half - pal , Herb ( Danny DeVito).While the siblings had their similarity , Herb was significantly more put together than Homer , richer , with more pilus , and an all - around success . However , the one thing Homer had that Herb did n’t have was a human relationship with their father , Abe ( Castellaneta ) . Despite the two brothers soldering , they parted ways and did n’t retain to be part of each other ’s lives , with Herb ’s last appearance in the season 3 episode " Brother , Can You dispense with Two Dimes ? "

Considering the show has been on the air for over an incredible three decades , it ’s rummy that Herb was never revisited , particularly as multiple storylines over the year have focused on Homer ’s puerility and his relationship with Abe and his alienated mother . AlthoughThe Simpsonsuses a non - analogue narrative , there have been representative of progression and lasting canyon changes , such asthe expiry of Maude Flanders(Maggie Roswell ) , so there ’s no understanding why Herb could n’t have reappeared at some point .

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3Bennett’s Disappearance

Orange Is The New Black

Based on the memoir by Piper Kerman , Orange Is the New Black follows Piper Champman ( Taylor Schilling ) after she turns herself in for a 15 - calendar month sentence in a minimum - security department charwoman ’s prison for aiding in a drug - smuggling operation run by her ex - girlfriend Alex Vause ( Laura Prepon ) . One of Netflix ’s most pop original serial publication , the show explores the corruption inherent in the US prison system through the lens of Piper ’s experiences .

One of the most piquant storylines fromOrange is the New Blackwas the relationship between CO Bennett ( Matthew David McGorry ) and prisoner Daya ( Dascha Polanco ) . After the birth of their daughter , the baby was placed with Daya ’s family , andBennett ran for the hills , trying to hide that he ’d had an incompatible relationship with an inmate . Daya and Bennett ’s relationship was such an important part of the show in its earlier seasons , and the fact that this plot line never got a resolution was irritating .

While their girl is still mentioned occasionally , what happened to Bennett inOrange is the New Blackis never bring out . Even when the show ended it would have made sense for Bennett to re-emerge so this part of the game could see some closing . Of course , not every storyline will get the conclusion it deserves , but seeing as it was so prominent , the fact it was abandon with no answers did n’t make gumption .

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2The Cabin

Lost

Lost is a enigma drama series create for TV that follows a group of survivor of a carpenter’s plane crash and tells its story between the past tense , present , and future via flashback . When Oceanic Airlines Flight 815 collapse and lands on a mystifying island in the pacific ocean , the castaways discover their new temporary home may have a mind of its own , as strange supernatural events keep them mesh to the island . From an unknown dim smoke animal to dangerous island-dweller , the passengers must work together to live the island ’s seemingly mortal intentions .

The Cabin was a part ofLostthat launched several fan theories , and there was much discussion about who the true possessor was . The Cabin was first seen in the season 3 episode " The Man Behind the Curtain " and sporadically look and disappeared throughout the show . However , the construction always appeared in a new location , something that the show never explained .

The Cabin only seem to those who were worthy , which caused tension between some characters , but the criterion of who was considered worthy were also ambiguous . Losthad several storylines that were then later abandoned , but The Cabin stand out as it was such an crucial patch percentage point in the show . The lack of account as to how it worked , run , and who it belonged to is something the show should have emphatically wrapped up before its closing .

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1Michael’s Brother, Billy

Jane The Virgin

Loosely found on a Venezuelan telenovela , Jane the Virgin follows a young Latina womanhood , Jane , who despite being a virgin , decrease pregnant after being unnaturally sow by misunderstanding . The clowning - drama chronicle her relationships , maternity , and motherhood .

In oneJane the Virginstoryline , Michael ( Brett Dier ) had to bail out his brother , Billy ( Ryan Devlin ) , who had spent a lot of his life demand in fly-by-night dealings . Billy was quite large in season 1 , getting hired at the Marbella and also dating Jane ’s ( Gina Rodriguez ) undecomposed friend , Lina ( Diane Guerrero ) . However , after season 1 , Billy was n’t seen or mentioned ever again . When Jane and Michael got married , and even at Michael ’s funeral , Billy flunk to appear .

Despite the strained family relationship between the two , principally due to their criminal ways as teenagers pushing them apart , it seemed odd that Billy did n’t show up for his brother at major life consequence . Plus , Michael ’s parent were present during this , and they also did n’t refer their other Logos at any dot . Considering Michael ’s role in the show was always at once yoke to Jane , and little about him as a somebody or his past tense had much focus , there ’s no excuse for Billy ’s absence seizure .

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Set among Manhattan’s elite, this drama series follows wealthy teenagers whose scandalous lives are exposed by an anonymous blogger. The show delves into themes of betrayal, ambition, and the complexities of high-society friendships, as the characters navigate interpersonal conflicts and personal aspirations.

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Fez and Christina Moore as Laurie looking at his paperwork in That 70s Show

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That ‘70s Show was one of Fox’s most popular sitcoms upon its release in 1998. Starring Topher Grace (Eric Forman), Laura Prepon (Donna Pinciotti), Mila Kunis (Jackie Burkhart), Danny Masterson (Steven Hyde), Wilmer Valderrama (Fez), and Ashton Kutcher (Michael Kelso), That ‘70s Show revolves around the teens’ mishaps as they grow up in Point Place Wisconsin in the 1970s.

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Dennis talking to Mandy, the mother of his child, as she holds Brian Jr. in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Headshot Of Charlie Day

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is a Sitcom and Black Comedy created by Rob McElhenney. It stars Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day, Kaitlin Olson, Glenn Howerton, and Danny DeVito. The series follows a group of friends that own and frequent the Irish bar, Paddy’s Pub, and get into all sorts of troubling adventures.

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Abed (Danny Pudi) and Rachel (Brie Larson) in the library in Community

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Community is a comedic television series that chronicles the lives of diverse students at Greendale Community College, a fictional and notoriously underperforming educational institution in Colorado. Released in 2009, the show explores the quirky interactions and relationships among the eclectic group navigating their academic and personal challenges.

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The Simpsons is a long-running animated TV series created by Matt Groening that satirically follows a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield. Homer, a bit of a schmoe who works at a nuclear power plant, is the provider for his family, while his wife, Marge, tries to keep sanity and reason in the house to the best of her ability. Bart is a born troublemaker, and Lisa is his super-intelligent sister who finds herself surrounded by people who can’t understand her. Finally, Maggie is the mysterious baby who acts as a deus ex machina when the series calls for it. The show puts the family in several wild situations while constantly tackling socio-political and pop-culture topics set within their world, providing an often sharp critique of the subjects covered in each episode. This series first premiered in 1989 and has been a staple of Fox’s programming schedule ever since!

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Based on the memoir by Piper Kerman, Orange Is the New Black follows Piper Champman (Taylor Schilling) after she turns herself in for a 15-month sentence in a minimum-security women’s prison for aiding in a drug-smuggling operation run by her ex-girlfriend Alex Vause (Laura Prepon). One of Netflix’s most popular original series, the show explores the corruption inherent in the US prison system through the lens of Piper’s experiences.

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The island’s mysterious cabin in a grassy field in Lost

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Lost is a mystery drama series created for TV that follows a group of survivors of a plane crash and tells its story between the past, present, and future via flashbacks. When Oceanic Airlines Flight 815 crashes and lands on a mysterious island in the pacific ocean, the castaways discover their new temporary home may have a mind of its own, as strange supernatural events keep them locked to the island. From an unknown black smoke creature to dangerous islanders, the passengers must work together to survive the island’s seemingly deadly intentions.

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The Cordero brothers, Michael and Billy, in Jane the Virgin

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Loosely based on a Venezuelan telenovela, Jane the Virgin follows a young Latina woman, Jane, who despite being a virgin, falls pregnant after being artificially inseminated by mistake. The comedy-drama chronicles her relationships, pregnancy, and motherhood.

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