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I'm surprised nobody mentioned FBI profiler Lance Sweets from Bones. He was a great character andl losing him was heartbreaking especially cuz he was so young and had a baby on the way. RIP sweets ❤❤❤

I'm surprised Kate's death at the end of second season of NCIS wasn't on this. The fact that she got shot, after taking a bullet for Gibbs, but she was saved by bullet proof vest. And when she, Gibbs and Tony were catching their breath, she was saying something, but she immediately gets shot in the head and dies. That caught a lot of people off guard.

Haley Hotchner, Aaron Hotchner's wife on Criminal Minds, I cried so hard with that episode

Lance Sweets from Bones! He was so young, it was as incredibly unexpected, and he expecting his son with Daisy. Creating the family he didn’t totally have growing up. It was truly heartbreaking.

Dr Sweets death in Bones was a complete shock and for me, the show wasn’t the same after. Especially knowing why he was killed off when he could’ve simply been away for a little while instead of being dead.

Sweets and Vincent Nigel-Murray in Bones absolutely wrecked me! 😢💔😢💔

Maeves death in Criminal Minds should have been on here - especially because it looked like Spencer had managed to save her, it was their first time meeting and you really rooted for them both. So tragic and unexpected

Joyce's death in BtVS is made even more heart-wrenching by the fact that the entire episode has no score. It's eerily quiet and doesn't tell you what you're supposed to feel as each character reacts to the death in their own way. It's gotta be one of the top five episodes of that entire show.

The one I wish had been on this list is Vincent Nigel Murray from Bones. A he did was answer the phone and he was shot by a sniper. It's also the catalyst for Booth and Brennan to get together. His last words were "i don't want to go. Please don't make me." Lance Sweets' death was also traumatic, but imo Vincent's was worse.

George's death on Grey's Anatomy was the one that shocked me. Maybe because it was the first shocking death on Grey's and we spent most of the episode thinking it was someone else and he was gone to the Army.

I think Ned's death was more shocking than the Red Wedding. We hadn't been indoctrinated to how brutal the show was, and Sean Bean was the face of the show. To have him killed that early in the show was shocking and showed that this was not just another show where the main characters were safe.

Not sure how Haley's death in Criminal Minds could be left out. I know there's probably a million that could have made the list but that one I was sure would be on here

Charmed, when we lost the oldest sister Prue to Shacks.

Prue Halliwell- Charmed Tara-Buffy the Vampire Slayer Charlie-Lost Bobby Singer and Crowley- Supernatural Laurel Lance - Arrow Robin Hood and neal/Baelfire- Once Upon a Time Haley Brookes-Criminal Minds

In Downton Abbey, Sybil’s death was much more shocking for me. Everyone knew that Dan Stevens was leaving. I had no clue Jessica Brown Findlay was leaving and was completely blindsided by the whole thing. I cried for a ridiculously long time afterwards.

I’m shocked Detective Frost’s death on Rizzoli & Isles was missed. It was so shocking, especially since it was caused not by some planned story arc, but rather by the tragic suicide of the actor. His will always be one of most heartbreaking deaths due to the truth behind it. 😢

The Red Wedding on Game of Thrones was shocking but Princess Shireen being burned alive at the stake is the one that gutted me. Her screaming for her mom and dads help to that last scream before silence was devastating. It was unexpected and shocking.

Idk if it’s “shocking” or more sad, but Ben Sullivan’s (Brendan Fraser ) death in Scrubs is just heartbreaking. You may not see it on screen, but it hits you like a brick wall. I know the show was on awhile ago, but I don’t want to spoil it for those curious. If you know, you know.

The Dexter series definitely never recovered from the loss of Rita as the only thing that really humanized Dexter, but it also felt inevitable - there was just no way she was going to survive.

Two deaths that should have been mentioned ironically surround Kellie Martin. The most shocking death on ER for me was that of her character, Dr. Lucy, by an unstable patient, especially how it was revealed that she had been attacked. And going back to when we really met her as a younger actress, it was shocking how her love interest, Tyler, was killed in a car accident with her brother in the car, on "Life Goes On".

I broke when Buffy finally uttered '.....Mommy?"

I'm still heartbroken over Joyce's death. Joyce had a great character arc herself- going from a somewhat distant, judgemental mom to a loving, supportive mom who has complete confidence and trust in her daughter. Seeing her lying there lifeless at the end of "I Was Made to Love You" was such a ghastly shock!

Opie's death was by far the most shocking death in SOA in my opinion. I was so shocked and immediately started bawling. But the shock I felt when Dexter found his wife dead, is incomparable. I actually gasped and held my mouth trying not to scream "noooooo".

I screamed out loud when Glenn died. Everyone in my living room was in tears. Free flowing tears. Omg I’ll never forget that moment

I’d add Vincent Nigel-Murray or Lance Sweets on “Bones.”

My vote would be for the character "Lucy Knight" on ER when her and Dr. Carter were attacked by a psychotic patient with a butcher knife. Although hers was the must gut wrenching actually, the most 'shocking' had to be Dr. Romano's...how many people die from a crashing helicopter fall on them?

Technically it didn't happen on TV but Wash's death from Firefly had the entire theater make a collective gasp.

Maeve's murder in front of Spencer Reid on Criminal Minds broke me. That poor kid could never get a break

My mom loved M.A.S.H... I remember that moment. Radar's delivery was heartbreaking even for a young kid.

Fred's death in Angel. She was a beloved character and is basically tortured to death when a demon lord taking over her body. It is also revealed her ex-boyfriend is the reason why it happens when he unwittingly signs a random document.

George O'Malley's death (Grey's Anatomy) deserved to be *at least* top5 in this list. No matter how many times I watch it, it always breaks me. 😞😞😞

Poussey's death in OITNB will still make me cry everytime I watch it. I think the particulair reason it hurt so much is that Poussey just wanted to do her time, she wasn't a violent inmate at all and we grew to love her. Watched this episode yesterday by chance and I cried like a baby. That and Glee's The Quarterback episode are my tear jerkers.

Eddie Munson’s death broke me when his last words were “I love you man”🥺

Joyce and how they handled that, was absolutely incredible. The respect they gave the moment, the acting, the raw emotion, it all just hits so close.

The one that shocked/startled me was the series finale of MASH. It’s not a main or even recurring character but it still shocking that the chicken was really a child/baby

Amber's death on House came as a shock because Wilson stood up and switched her off while she was saying goodbye.

Honorable mention: Arya Stark killing all of the men of House Frey in one fell swoop in revenge for the Red Wedding.

I’m gonna go way back for this one, when Mary’s baby was killed in the fire, ( Little House on the Prairie) that was probably the most devastating death, to watch from a child’s perspective. I was literally nine years old.😢😢😢

Buffy really traumatized me back in the day. I was young and to see her like that, with eyes open, the whole scene and Buffys reaction. I really struggled after that.

As a young child Tasha Yar’s death on Star Trek The Next Generation was shocking! Growing older the deaths of Lucy Knight on ER, Juliet in Lost and pretty much every main character in 24

you missed out on one that really had a lot more shocking impact to the audience than a lot of the included deaths. Edith Bunker, from "All in the Family". not only was it well outside of the expected arc of the show, Jean Stapleton was a beloved actress, and her character was one of the most loved on the show.

Two deaths were more shocking than Mark Greene (we were devistated because we loved him but it was definitely not a surprise). Dennis Gant's suicide and Lucy Knight's murder. If you were watching then you know just how bad those were.

There were 2 TV deaths that rocked me to the core. The first was Dan killing Keith in One Tree Hill. Lucas was finally getting a proper father-figure (someone he could actually call "dad" since Keith helped raise him with Karen), and for Dan to take that away from him, broke me. The other was Kate on NCIS. I could see something between her and Tony, especially after she stayed with him in quarantine when he got the plague from the anonymous letter, and I was bawling for Tony when she was killed off.

Mark Greene's passing gets me each and every time. The last time i binged it a few months ago, i had to skip that episode. Even watching it on this list it made me tear up and i dont know why

Joyce’s death still hurts me. It’s my biggest fear that happens to my family.

You forgot: Marshall’s father in How I Met Your Mother Mrs. Walowitz in The Big Bang Bang Theory

He's mentioned below, but Ned Stark had to be the most shocking death on GOT. We didn't really no the series penchant for killing off main characters yet, so it was a complete shock. One not mentioned was Jimmy Darmody's death on Boardwalk Empire, that blew me away. He was such a big part of the show, and I never would have guessed they'd kill him off, I almost didn't go back to the series.

The death of CSI's Warrick Brown was absolutely shocking to me. And heartbreaking.

Where is Charlie from Lost??? He was my favorite character and his death was so shocking and made huge waves back when it aired. I remember vowing to stop watching the show (I did for a few weeks then couldn’t resist watching again lol - but it was never quite the same for me)

I still can't believe that they killed Matthew off, and in the Christmas special too! I know that Dan Stevens wanted to leave to pursue other projects, but they could have written him off better, especially since Sybil also died under similar circumstances.

Kind of ancient history (early 90s), but Gary's accidental death in "thirtysomething" was shocking because it happened just as another character, Nancy, had just received the all-clear that she was in remission after a grueling treatment for cancer.

I am STILL not over Dr. Mark Greenes death over 20 years later 😢

Eddie's death in "Stranger Things," still breaks my heart. I liked him from the start, and I came to adore him. I think Abraham's death should have been included in the #1 slot. Remember: he doesn't die that way in the comics. His death, as well as Glenn's, is shocking.

BTVS handled the death of Joyce in the most honest and heart-wrenching way that I've ever seen on TV and they carried it forward into following episodes rather than just moving on which made it even more real. Brilliant writing, acting and directing.

Bobby Simone - NYPD Blue. Tears were a flowing when he passed. So sad.

I remember watching Dr Green's death when it first aired. I cried like a baby then, and I still tear up when I see clips now.

I knew Glenn died because of the comics but it still broke my heart. I loved him so much!

Warrick from Crime Scene Investigation the original CSI. That was shocking on the show

I have to say dr. Kutner from House M.D., maybe it immediately comes to my mind because it's my favorite tv show, but I honestly couldn't believe my eyes when I saw that episode. In a way I appreciated how they portrayed depression, a lot of times it's hidden in plain sight and even the most positive person can be affected by it, but still, he was probably the sweetest and most human character of the show and it was truly heartbreaking.

Henry Blake should have been #1. While he was a fictional character, it represented the fact that not all soldiers make it home. You also forgot Charlie on Lost.

When I cued up the video I instantly thought of Joyce Summers death, it was just so viciously real for a fantasy show. Another one that really shocked me was Dr. Janet Fraiser in SG-1. Her death while rendering aid in combat came out of nowhere for a show that literally resurrected characters multiple times.

I would have said Carl's death was more shocking than Glenn's in TWD just because if you read the books, Glenn's death was expected. Carl's death was not.

The death of Billy on Ally McBeal. We knew he was sick, but when he collapsed in the court room with Ally sobbing by his side...it was heartbreaking. He died in her arms. I'll never get over that one.😭😭

What gets me about Henry's death is Radar's reaction. The sight of happy bubbly Radar, barely able to hold it together just gets me

Buffy the vampire slayer and the Body episode were heartbreaking and heart wrenching. It was sheer perfection.

Prue Halliwell's death on Charmed will always be one of the most unexpected deaths on the show. Andy's death in season one might have also been unexpected, but Prue's death hit harder since killing off the eldest Halliwell sister was not something I thought they would do.

The Body - Joyce's death is the best episode on BVTS. its so raw and filled with pure emotion.

Charlie and Bobbys death on Supernatural still make me cry...

I can't believe that Capt. Roy Montgomery's death on 'Castle' never makes one of these lists. I am a diehard fan and have watched every single episode a bunch of times. I have also analyzed every scene regarding Johanna Beckett's murder through Season 3 and never saw one clue that Montgomery was involved. That was why it was so shocking in the Season 3 finale when he was revealed to be the third cop behind the conspiracy. It might not be a top 10 shocking TV death, but it's definitely Top 20 for me.

Quentin Coldwater from The Magicians broke me. It was shocking and heartbreaking. What really gets me is when he sees his friends lovingly remembering him before he moves on.

Matthew Crawley's death (which for those watching in the U.K. was on Christmas Day, so doubly horrendous) and Henry Blake's deaths were each harsh. But watching Radar deliver the news of the death of his mentor/father figure just made Henry's death all the more devastating.

Honestly I found that Sybil's death in Downtown Abbey was the worst of all. It was unexpected for such a kind character and sooooo horrifying.

I disagree about Mark's death on "ER." Don't get me wrong, it's probably the single saddest moment in TV history for me. I've never been that affected by a TV death, it still makes me cry to this day. With "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" playing in the background? 😭😭😭 But if you're going for shocking? The answer is Lucy. That was one of the most shocking moments in TV history. I can tell you exactly where I was, who I was with, and what we said to each other after that episode aired. My college roommate and I were screaming at the TV. LOL They also had an episode similar to "House" where one of the doctors killed himself. I can't remember the character's name, but they spend the whole episode working on this unrecognizable patient who I believe had been hit by a train, and they kept saying, "Where's Dr. X? He should be on duty. Someone find him." It wasn't until the end of the episode when they realized that the patient they were working on (who didn't survive his injuries) was the missing doctor. If I remember correctly, they figured it out because someone paged him and the patient's beeper went off. 😳Now that's a shocking death! EDIT: I went back and watched the Dr. Gant scene. My memory wasn't 100% correct on how it all happened, but it was actually more shocking than I even remember. The way that everyone reacts when they realize it's him? Ugh! That was heartbreaking.

Lucy Knight's death on ER was far more shocking than Dr. Greene's. Other shockers for me- Ianto Jones on Torchwood, Jadzia Dax (or rather, just Jadzia) on Deep Space Nine, and Dr. Sweets on Bones.

Deaths that weren’t mentioned in the video but shocked me and messed me up for a while: Tara from True Blood Jadzia Dax from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Mike Dodds from Law & Order: SVU Kathy Stabler from Law & Order: SVU The young boy in the desert in Breaking Bad

Glenn's death was the reason I stopped watching TWD and it very well was the point of no return for the series.

I remember being completely floored when Matthew died on Downton Abbey. I hadn’t really recovered from Sybil’s death (another shocking death from Downton Abbey) so I was very emotional and shocked when Matthew died 😭😭

Warrick's death on CSI was shocking! The series went on, but it was never the same after that.

Doctor Greene's death still brings a tear to my eye. For me, Rita's death on Dexter is still by far the most shocking death in TV history, especially as a season cliffhanger.

Where is Vincent Nigel Murray or Lance Sweets from Bones?! I’m still traumatised

#1 should definitely be Col. Henry Blake on M*A*S*H. No one saw that coming, and the cast themselves didn't know until just before it was filmed, as they weren't given the full script ahead of time because they wanted the casts's shocked expressions to be genuine. It was supposed to be a happy occasion, Henry was going home and then his plane to Tokyo gets shot down! Even McLean Stevenson himself said he didn't know until his last day of filming that his character was being killed off, the obvious way to write him out was to just let Henry go home.

I'm still traumatized with the death of Nate in Six Feet Under 😢

Clare Kincaid in L&O. And the effect it had on Lenny, who had asked Clare to pick him up when he drank too much.

Adriana wailing and trying to run away on all fours just gutted me the first time I saw that scene - she played that scene so beautifully, with the slow realization on her face that she was being taken out to a remote spot to be murdered.

Poussey's death broke me. I couldn't stop crying. Watching that episode again recently I noticed some subtle foreshadowing.

I still remember Gus walking out of the room, straightening his tie, then seeing his face. My jaw was open! I am surprised Princess Shireen on GoT wasn't mentioned.

Poussey's death had me bawling my eyes out. She was my favorite character and to see her die like that really hurt.

Meanwhile I’m over here still processing Mike’s death in Desperate Housewives 💔

When Edith died in All in The Family a whole generation lost their Mom/Grandma.

I was 10 when Mark Greene died. It was the first tv death to have an impact to me, where it still messes me up all these years later and probably why i consider Somewhere over the Rainbow a sad song.

Colonel Henry Blake was the first TV death that destroyed me emotionally. So unfair.

Sweets from Bones and, holy crap, Carter from Person of Interest. The scene itself and the following episode was amazing and heartbreaking.

Cate on NCIS and Charlie on Lost are on the top of my list, along with Brendon Fraser on Scrubs. Absolutely devastating emotional damage there.

Not that Dr. Greene dying wasn't shocking and very sad but I think the death of Dr. Lucy Knight was even more shocking. I remember when I watched it my jaw dropped and I was so shocked because I had to wait until the next episode to see what would be her end and Dr. Carter's, who also got stabbed.

I was a kid when Henry Blake died on Mash. My dad cried. I loved that show! I still cry when I watch Dr. Green die on E.R. And Derek on Grey’s. But imo George O’Malley’s death on Grey’s was way more devastating and shocking than all of these!!! I’m surprised it wasn’t on this list.

A death that I thought might rank was the death of Dean Winchester on Supernatural. It's tough to get me to cry and I was blubbering like a baby on that one! Another one, from years ago, that was a complete shock was Catherine on Beauty and the Beast end of 1989. That ripped my heart out!!! To kill off one of the two main characters at the start of the last season ... OMG!!! Not only was it completely unexpected but it was so painful to watch, as well! I wept through the rest of the season!

A few I’d definitely add are Bobby Singer from Supernatural, Haley (Hotch’s wife) from Criminal Minds and Robin Hood from Once Upon a Time. Bonus: Wash from Firefly (not fully included since his death came during the movie that tied off the show). All make me cry like a baby every time

Probably a very old one, but I still recall being utterly shocked at the death of Sid Fairgate in Knot's Landing. Back when he died, major figures DIDn't die. Sid was the "good guy" in the series; he wasn't supposed to die. Decades later, I still remember the way the camera zoomed back and just loomed over his dead body when the surgery went wrong.

Pousey's death really hit me. Especially what's happened in the past. All of these tv deaths are so shocking