Creating a full, quality season for a TV show is extremely difficult. No matter how large or talented the writers' room is, making sure that each episode is as good as it can be will always be tricky. For one thing, TV watchers have very strong opinions. What one viewer might absolutely love, another will brand as the worst episode of television ever. With binge culture so prevalent, and a need to rewatch one's favorite comfort shows, many people go back and restart certain shows regularly.

But, even beloved shows will have divisive episodes that regular viewers will opt to skip. Some may consider Breaking Bad "Fly" one of the best sequences in TV history, but others have found it grating and not relevant to the rest of the story. Then there are those who choose to omit an entire year of a show, like The Vampire Diaries season 7. Whatever the reasons are, they might not always appeal to everyone, but those episodes are the ones that do, in fact, get skipped the most.

10 "The One With The Memorial Service" (2003)

Friends, Season 9, Episode 17

As one of the most-watched comedy shows in TV history, Friends has had a lot of viewers tune in since its premiere in 1994. With 235 episodes, it stands to reason that not every one of them would be great. When networks produced over 20 episodes per season, there would often be filler episodes that didn't focus on a bigger storyline at all. Additionally, when there are quite a few moments in Friends that have not aged well, there are a few episodes that viewers choose to skip.

While some overarching plot points are threaded throughout the episodes, some just focus on ever more outlandish scenarios.

As the show was entering its final seasons, they had already covered so much. While some overarching plot points are threaded throughout the episodes, some just focus on ever more outlandish scenarios. This one is hard to watch for a few reasons. The idea of pretending to be dead is awful by itself, but the various jabs that Ross and Chandler post about each other on their alumni website just feel cheap. Kori's reaction at the "memorial service" itself says it all.

9 "Downtown Crossing" (2002)

Dawson's Creek, Season 5, Episode 15

There came a time during the run of this successful teen drama when the focus shifted from the titular protagonist and basically became Joey's Creek. While it may not have quite the same ring to it, Katie Holmes' sassy and brooding character was the breakout star of the show, and the one viewers cared about the most. The love triangle between her, Pacey, and Dawson was huge news, and she seemed to get the bulk of the screen time. So much so, that she even got her very own standalone episode in the show's fifth season.

Although the drama had already been mounting, as Joey was contemplating starting a relationship with her tutor, romance was blossoming between Audrey and Pacey, and Dawson was in the midst of making his film, the season basically took a break with this strange episode. It is a standalone story that sees Joey get held up at gunpoint and then end up by her mugger's bedside, talking to his family. It adds nothing to the plot; Joey was already well-rounded enough that she didn't need any additional screen time, and it feels entirely skippable.

8 "On The Beach" (2002)

ER, Season 8, Episode 21

Medical dramas have long been popular with viewers, and the large cast allows for multiple exciting storylines. That, coupled with all the fascinating ailments and thrilling accidents, makes each installment feel like a life-or-death situation. This has allowed many older shows to see a resurgence on streaming, with some viewers revisiting their favorite old show, and newer audience soaking up television history. ER is one of the longest-running dramas and has seen many doctors come and go.

But, perhaps, the most deliberately heart-wrenching episode has got to be this one, that sees Dr. Greene live out his final days.

His illness is a huge plot point throughout the season, and his departure was one that viewers were dreading. The show was clearly trying to pay homage to this beloved character and wanted him to be able to say goodbye on his own . While all of that was certainly achieved, and it is a beautiful farewell, it's too hard to watch this episode more than once.

7 "Bloodlines" (2014)

Supernatural, Season 9, Episode 20

Successful shows sometimes try to leverage their position and introduce a spinoff, in a way that feels a bit sneaky. Known as a backdoor spinoff many series have done it over the years, with Gossip Girl, CSI, and Pretty Little Liars coming to mind. Some were successful and ran for years, some never took off, and others lasted for a season before realizing the character was sorely missed elsewhere in the existing universe.

This episode of Supernatural attempted to introduce a whole new world and ultimately did not sit well with all the original fans. Sam and Dean are barely in it, so the motivation to ever rewatch this is close to zero, and the stories themselves feel flat and uninteresting. Nothing came of this ill-advised attempt, and if the show hadn't gone on for 15 seasons, it might have left some fans feeling short-changed.

6 "French Twist" (2006)

Gilmore Girls Season 7, Episode 7

Gilmore Girls was popular when it was airing, and streaming gave it new life over the years since it finished. It created such a furor, that the cast and original creators even reunited for a four-episode series which, sadly, has many skippable moments. But, before there was A Year in the Life, there was season 7 of the show's original run. With the Sherman-Palladinos no longer part of the project, their absence changed the tone dramatically. The jokes aren't as funny, the writing isn't as witty, and the characters start behaving very strangely.

As the first few episodes see this unpopular couple explore their unpopular relationship, the trip to Paris is the nail in the coffin.

When season 6 ends with Lorelei spending the night with Christopher, it could have been seen as a grenade left by the outgoing showrunners. And, that is basically what it was, with everyone's lives exploding in a way. As the first few episodes see this unpopular couple explore their unpopular relationship, the trip to Paris is the nail in the coffin. Lorelei is insufferable and Christopher does not cover himself in glory either. It was such a departure from the show that viewers were used to, it was almost unwatchable.

5 "Thank You" (2014)

True Blood, Season 7, Episode 10

At its peak, True Blood was able to reinvigorate the vampire genre and provide an adult take. With many movies and TV shows delving into the world of bloodsuckers and werewolves, the HBO production did what it does best. They upped the gore, nudity, and shock factor, and created unmissable television for at least a few seasons. As with many popular shows, it is difficult to come up with a finale that will appease everybody. This was seen with Game of Thrones and The Sopranos on the very same network, and True Blood s those controversial ranks.

Though the show has some captivating relationships between Sookie, Bill, Eric, and even Alcide, those seem to be abandoned in this last outing. While the supernatural world may have brought Sookie a lot of grief, the fact that she was actually part of it felt like all the more reason not to leave it behind. The fact that she ends up with some faceless person left some fans feeling cheated, and the lack of closure for Lafayette is criminal. The episode's saving grace has everything to do with Eric and Pam, so perhaps those are the only scenes worth watching.

4 "Song Beneath The Song" (2011)

Grey's Anatomy, Season 7, Episode 18

It seems strange that this controversial episode happened so long ago. As the long-running show settles into its third decade, those who have stood by it since the beginning may feel like many things happened just yesterday. After all, season 7 still had Derek, Lexie, and even Cristina, so the fact that they were all part of the ill-advised musical episode is jarring. While some shows have been able to somehow make these strange concept episodes work, it's safe to say Grey's Anatomy did not do as well as some.

Some of the actors are genuinely musically talented, and some of the songs chosen tie in nicely with the history of the show, but making an OR full of doctors sing will always be difficult to watch. Modern musicals rely a lot on humor and campy moments to make them work, so having a series as dramatic as this attempt at sincere emotion through song was going to be a struggle. Annoyingly, the plot of the episode is actually quite important to the season's arc.

3 "Last Forever: Part Two" (2014)

How I Met Your Mother, Season 9, Episode 24

For the most part, this hilarious comedy had a near-perfect run. Yes, Barney and Ted have some problematic moments, but flawed characters often make for more interesting viewing. The ability to tie in Easter eggs so seamlessly was impressive, and the mystery kept fans on tenterhooks. It could be argued that How I Met Your Mother went on for too long, or that if the last two seasons had played out differently, then maybe the ending would make more sense. After all, the kids had clearly filmed their scenes years before they aired, so the ending was always going to be what it was.

However, after a full season at Robin and Barney's wedding, and making Robin and Ted feel completely toxic as a couple, and much better off as friends, this finale is a cheat. Of course, it did not help that Cristin Milioti was absolutely charming as the mother and many viewers would gladly have seen her pop up at the very end. While some of the reasons for the ending make sense, it is just unpleasant to watch after nine years of pining for "The Mother," and many fans choose to ignore this episode altogether.

2 "The Quarterback" (2013)

Glee, Season 5, Episode 3

Some TV episodes are hard to watch because their quality doesn't measure up to others, or because their plot has little to do with the show itself, and they feel like fillers. Sometimes, though, an episode will come along that is beautifully written, beautifully executed, and crucial to the show's entire arc, but is just too heartbreakingly sad. Glee is a strange show to rewatch nowadays, with so many tragedies and controversies connected to its production and stars, but its iconic musical numbers and groundbreaking premise still draw viewers in.

"The Quarterback" deals with the aftermath of Corey Moneith's untimely death in a poignant and emotional way. It's clear the episode was made as much for the cast and crew as it was for the audience, but to watch it more than once may be too much to handle. Knowing that all the tears were real and that the days of filming were some of the most difficult for the whole crew, imbues the episode with too much sadness to experience too often. It's no wonder fans of the show are very selective when watching this particular part.

1 "Scott's Tots" (2009)

The Office, Season 6, Episode 12

The Office was designed to induce feelings of being uncomfortable and marveling at the ineptitude of many of the characters. Michael was meant to be the worst offender, with many cringe-worthy moments and politically incorrect remarks. Of course, the reasoning behind it was to showcase the contrast between his actions and the way his surroundings reacted to them. Over the years he got a little bit more palatable and ultimately became one of the most beloved TV bosses despite his early misgivings.

But, this season 6 episode brings all the toe-curling awkwardness of the previous seasons back to the forefront. In Michael's worst scheme yet, he promises a group of young students that he will pay for their college, and the time comes to pay up. The episode is so divisive and so unpleasant to take in that it's no wonder most people opt out of seeing Steve Carell squirm for 22 minutes.