TV’s Greatest HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Fails

Friends: The Christmas party that becomes a sauna

“The One with Phoebe’s Dad” — S2, E9

Ross breaks the radiator knob, leaving Monica’s apartment unbearably hot during her Christmas party.

Parks and Recreation: Ron spends his Halloween fixing faucets and showers

“Meet ‘n’ Greet” — S4, E5

During April and Andy’s Halloween party, Ron discovers several concerning safety hazards in their home and decides to fix every one of them.

Modern Family: Everyone suddenly loves the relative with a generator

“The Storm” — S7, E14

A storm knocks out power, and the family gathers at Jay and Gloria’s because they have a generator.

Friends: The classic blackout episode

“The One with the Blackout” — S1, E7

New York loses power; most of the group gathers at Monica’s while Chandler gets stuck in an ATM vestibule with Jill Goodacre.

That ’70s Show: The definitive “I’m cold” response

“Ice Shack” — S3, E10

Jackie says she’s cold. Kelso responds: “Well, damn, Jackie, I can’t control the weather!”

Married… with Children: The bargain AC that takes down the neighborhood

“You Better Shop Around: Part I” — S5, E21

Al buys a terrible air conditioner, causes a neighborhood blackout, and the Bundys escape to an air-conditioned supermarket. 

iCarly: The only working AC becomes everyone’s business

“iBeat the Heat” — S3, E18

A Seattle heat wave and power outage set up Spencer’s Norwegian air conditioner as the rescue plan.

Dumb and Dumber: The infamous clogged toilet catastrophe

After Harry drinks coffee packed with laxatives, he desperately needs to use the toilet at his crush’s house, not realizing it’s out of order. As a result, Harry proceeds to lift the toilet bowl and dump the contents out the window.