#14: The Simpsons Episode The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson (1997) and Post-9/11 Sensitivities
The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson (1997) was widely praised when it debuted, but its heavy focus on New York landmarks led to temporary withdrawal from syndication after the September 11 attacks. Although not offensive in its original context, changing historical events transformed public perceptions and made broadcasters proceed cautiously for years.
