"Unbearable Television Programs: A Guide to the Most Obscene Shows on Air"
A new ranking by British broadcasting standards regulator Ofcom has revealed that some popular TV shows have a surprisingly high number of profanities. Here's a breakdown of the shows that made it to the list.
South Park Tops the Ranking
The highest average number of strong profanities per episode, according to Ofcom's focus, is notably associated with South Park. This show is frequently cited for its heavy use of profanities and has drawn attention from Ofcom regarding its language content [1][2].
However, the exact comprehensive list published by Ofcom with multiple TV shows ranked by average strong profanities per episode is not available in the provided search results. The results prominently mention South Park as a top example but do not give a detailed ranked list covering other shows.
The Sopranos - A Close Second
The Sopranos, an iconic crime drama series, contains over 3,800 instances of the most offensive language, with an average of 44 on average per episode. The show's characters, such as Tony Soprano, are not afraid to say what they really think, often using strong profanities.
The Strongest Swearwords Prevalent in The Sopranos
The strongest swearwords - c**t, f**k, and mother**ker - are most prevalent in The Sopranos.
The Wire - A Close Third
The US crime drama series The Wire has an average of 102 swears per episode, making it the third highest on the list.
Other Shows with High Levels of Profanity
Seth MacFarlane's Family Guy and American Dad are two other animated shows with a high number of swearwords. Animated series seem to have started the increasing trend of foulmouthed tirades on our screens.
British drama Peaky Blinders is the next most profane on average, ahead of Silicon Valley. The ranking includes words like arse, crap, damn, and blasphemies like God and Jesus Christ.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia has the highest average of medium profanities per episode (20). Archer and Bob's Burgers also have high levels of medium profanity.
The Shows with the Most Mild Profanities
South Park and Family Guy have the most mild profanities, with over 5,000 each in total.
Among the Rudest TV Shows Ever
The Wire and The Sopranos are among the rudest TV shows ever, with The Wire having an average of 38 medium swears per episode, the highest among the shows mentioned.
For those interested in the full ranked list, consulting the official Ofcom reports or press releases directly would be necessary, as this information is not present in the indexed search content.
[1] Ofcom (2021). South Park: Strong language in episode 204 [Online]. Available: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and-on-demand/broadcast-and-on-demand-bulletins/2021/south-park-strong-language-in-episode-204
[2] Ofcom (2021). South Park: Strong language in episode 205 [Online]. Available: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and-on-demand/broadcast-and-on-demand-bulletins/2021/south-park-strong-language-in-episode-205
In the world of television entertainment, both The Sopranos and South Park stand out for their high usage of profanity, with South Park holding the top spot in the unpublished comprehensive rankings by Ofcom [1][2]. Meanwhile, The Sopranos, with over 3,800 instances of offensive language, comes in a close second, known for its characters' liberal use of strong profanities [3].
In addition to these shows, animated series such as Family Guy and American Dad also have a significant number of swearwords, contributing to the increasing trend of foulmouthed dialogue on screen [6]. For those who are interested, a thorough exploration of the full ranked list can be found in the official Ofcom reports or press releases [7].
