I still can’t believe that thesedeleted TV show sceneswere cut in the first place. In the world of TV, it’s not unusual for shows to cut out certain scenes in order to hit their agreed upon runtime. It’s frustrating, especially when these clips include something important, but there are somecontroversial TV scenes that had to be cutfor various reasons.
Typically, these scenes aren’t hugely relevant to the overarching plot. Most titles will reduce the runtime by cutting moments that are either fillers for time or are for the sake of comic relief. However,there are some deleted scenes that add a lot of depth to the narrative,and it’s annoying when they are cut.
Several confusing TV andmovie moments can be explained by deleted scenes, but it’s often inconvenient for viewers to go back and watch these cut clips just to understand the context. Regardless of why,I’m still in shock over why these deleted TV show scenes were ever cut to begin with.
6Tywin Lannister Exposes Maester Pycelle
Game Of Thrones - Season 3
Thedeleted scene inGame of Thronesseason 3between Grand Maester Pycelle and Tywin Lannister is a fascinating moment in the show. Not only do we see Tywin fishing, which is an unusual sight, but he is also rather passive when it comes to talking about politics.Pycelle dropping his charade is unexpected,too, which makes this whole scene feel a little out of place.
At least, that’s the case at first. Upon a closer analysis, you realize that there’s a connection toGame of Thrones’ Red Wedding.This scene somewhat foreshadows the show’s most shocking event,as fish are a part of House Tully’s sigil, and Tywin tells Pycelle to take them to the kitchen for him to have for supper later on.
Between Tywin’s unnerving behavior in the lead-up to the Red Wedding and Pycelle’s change in strategy,this deleted scene actually shifts the tone of the story going forward.Weirdly, this scene was shown at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con to audiences, but was later cut, and to this day, I still can’t understand why.
5Creed Playing Guitar On The Booze Cruise
The Office - Season 2, Episode 11 “Booze Cruise”
The Officesuperfan episodesare fantastic because they allow audiences not only to enjoy deleted scenes, but they’re also put back in the correct place so we can fully understand the context.Creed is a hilarious supporting character inThe Office,but in a deleted scene from the season 2 episode “Booze Cruise,” we learn things about him that aren’t mentioned again until the finale.
It’s hilarious to see Creed jamming out with a yellow electric guitar,and his coworkers enjoy his performance just as much as he does. In between these shots, though,The Office’s Creed Brattonshares some details about his past, specifically his time with the band The Grass Roots.
The Officefans will know that this is actually a meta joke, asactor Creed Bratton is actually a former member of The Grass Roots,and several aspects of his real life are implemented into his character’s story. There’s always room for more Creed inThe Officein my opinion, and this deleted scene is both hilarious and informative.
4Shauna & Bobby Get Married
Parks And Recreation - Season 7, Episode 13 “One Last Ride, Part 2”
The fates ofParks and Recreation’s characters in the finale differ depending on which version of “One Last Ride” (parts 1 and 2) you watch. Inthe producer’s cut ofParks and Recreation’s finale,there’s a scene that sees reporter Shauna Malwae-Tweep after her fiancée leaves her at the altar.
It’s a weird moment, consideringShauna spends most of the show desperately looking for a love connection.However, she ends up crossing paths with Bobby Newport, Leslie’s renowned rival in the City Council elections. Within moments, the pair form a great connection, and we suddenly see the two exchanging their vows and getting married.
This coupling actually makes a lot of sense. Deep down, Bobby is sweet and innocent.He sees the good things in life and treats everything as if he’s in some sort of fairytale,which is a great fit for Shauna. This hilarious ending for these two characters is odd, but it’s a brilliant addition tothe future timelines inParks and Recreation’s finale.
3Donna Pulls Rank With UNIT
Doctor Who - 60th Anniversary Special “The Giggle”
There aren’t many who stand up toDoctor Who’s UNIT team, but Donna Noble is one who does it successfully. In this brief but intriguing deleted scene from the 60th anniversary special “The Giggle,”Donna argues with Kate about her family’s safety.Wilf has been taken back to Chiswick and is protected, but Donna also wants Sylvia, Rose, and Shaun safe, too.
While this scene doesn’t impact the overall story,I’m still gutted over being deprived of a classic Donna Noble moment.Donna pulls rank by telling Kate she knows UNIT must have been watching her whole family, otherwise they wouldn’t know where the TARDIS would land to get Wilf.
Kate is rather impressed with Donna, which makes the fact that the companion is later offered a job at the prestige organization even more justified. Hilariously,the Fourteenth Doctor just stands by and watches this all play out,but he also knows better than to stand in Donna’s way when it comes to her loved ones.
2The Answer To The Pineapple Mystery
How I Met Your Mother - Season 9, Episode 20 “Daisy”
The confusion surroundingwhere Ted got the pineapple from inHow I Met Your Motherseason 1 is a running gag throughout the show. In “The Pineapple Incident,”Ted wakes up after having a one night stand with a woman,and although her identity is eventually revealed, the gang also questions where the random piece of fruit on his nightstand appears from.
Acrossevery season ofHow I Met Your Mother, this episode is referenced multiple times, butwe don’t actually find out the truth until the season 9 episode “Daisy.”In this deleted scene, the Captain makes a joke about Ted stealing from him, but this isn’t only a reference to his romance with Zoey.
It turns out thatTed had stolen the pineapple from the Captain’s doorsteps several years prior.The Captain explains that it’s an old sea captain tradition, and almost immediately, Ted has a flashback to that fateful night. While this isn’t a dramatic revelation, it’s a hilarious drunk Ted moment, but it’s weird that this detail isn’t brought up way before this point.
1The Young Rory & Lorelai Flashback
Gilmore Girls - Season 3, Episode 22 “Those Are Strings, Pinocchio”
The young Lorelai and Rory flashback inGilmore Girlsis easily one of the most frustrating examples of a deleted scene that shouldn’t have been cut. Whilewe learn a lot about Lorelai raising Rory throughout the show,this wholesome flashback makes it feel even more real. As Rory prepares to graduate in “Those Are Strings, Pinocchio,” she and Lorelai visit an empty Independence Inn.
The pair reflect on when they lived at the Inn, andit’s heartwarming to see Lorelai so determined to give her daughter a better life.This scene really highlights the bond between mother and daughter, and it’s even more profound considering Lorelai is watching her only child graduate from a high school she never dreamed she could send Rory to.
Even though Rory’s education atthe Chilton school inGilmore Girlsis thanks to Emily and Richard, it’s still a huge moment for Lorelai. While thisdeleted sceneis now available to watch on YouTube, unfortunately, the clip isn’t of the greatest quality, but as this is a TV episode from 2003, it makes sense.
