The 40 most stressful TV episodes of all time (opens original article in a new tab)

The article lists 40 stressful TV episodes, highlighting intense moments like nerve gas attacks, AI betrayals, and high-pressure scenarios in various shows.

• 24's 'Day 5: 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.' features a nerve gas plot at CTU leading to deaths and a tense lockdown
• Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s 'Self Control' involves AI betrayal and a confrontation between characters over their humanity
• The Americans' 'EST Men' portrays a botched operation and the pressure of raising their daughter in espionage
• The Bear's 'Review' depicts chaotic kitchen scenes with high stress and employee conflicts
• Black Mirror's 'National Anthem' presents a disturbing scenario where a Prime Minister is forced to have sex with a pig on live TV