10 Times TV Shows Forgot Their Own Logic

Nothing kills a great TV moment like a plot hole you can’t ignore. One minute, everything makes sense, and then—boom—logic takes a backseat. Some mistakes are easy to overlook, but others have fans debating for years. When a show forgets its own rules, viewers notice—and these are some of the most mind-boggling examples.

Stranger Things: Will’s Forgotten Birthday

A date as important as March 22 should have been acknowledged. Later, the show completely overlooks it. Will Byers’ birthday was established early in the series, which makes its absence in Season 4 particularly odd. Fans quickly spotted the blunder, adding it to the long list of “Stranger Things” mysteries.

Peaky Blinders: The Miraculous Coat

Arthur Shelby discards his coat in one scene, yet it magically finds its way back onto his shoulders in the next—a minuscule detail that the audience catches onto. It is a continuity slip that made fans question whether this was an unnoticed production mistake or a last-minute edit that didn’t align with the final cut.

Friends: Chandler And Rachel’s First Meeting

Later flashbacks throw a wrench into Chandler and Rachel’s supposed first meeting. According to the flashback episodes from college parties to Thanksgiving gatherings, they had already crossed paths many times. The prior interactions shown in later seasons contradict their first meet-up in the pilot. It’s just one of many noticeable plot holes in the 10 seasons of “Friends.”

Game Of Thrones: Melisandre’s Necklace

Melisandre’s magic plays by its own rules—except when it doesn’t. Her red-gold choker is meant to conceal her actual age. Then how is it that in season 4, she is seen without it while retaining her youthful appearance? Later, in season 6, its removal suddenly ages her drastically. Whether this was an oversight or an intentional mystery is left unanswered.

The Big Bang Theory: Howard’s Elevator Paradox

Howard Wolowitz witnessed the apartment elevator’s collapse firsthand. But why did he react with surprise when the story resurfaces years later? A character known for his detailed memory and engineering skills should not forget such a key moment. For a show that thrives on scientific accuracy, this contradiction feels wildly out of place.

Wednesday: School Admission Mystery

Nevermore Academy is reserved for students with supernatural abilities, yet Wednesday Addams, who actively hides her psychic powers, gains admission. Maybe the admissions office was simply desperate for another Addams on their roster. Hopefully, future seasons will address this if the show doesn’t want to fall into the pit of plot holes.

The Bear: Locked In The Fridge

Restaurant-grade refrigerators come with emergency release mechanisms to make sure no one gets trapped inside. Strangely, Carmy still gets trapped, turning tension into a moment that doesn’t align with basic kitchen safety. The irony? A restaurant kitchen prides itself on efficiency, but this moment overlooked a basic safety feature known to any chef.

Heroes: Claire’s Blood And Nathan

Claire’s healing blood had already been used to bring someone back from the brink of death, yet when Nathan Petrelli is mortally wounded, no one thinks to use it on him. Instead, a convoluted plot unfolds, and Sylar takes his place. Instead of sticking to its own logic, the show takes a needlessly complicated detour.

Supernatural: Ignored Fingerprints

Sam and Dean Winchester have been arrested multiple times. Given their extensive criminal records and legally declared deaths, law enforcement’s repeated failure to flag their identity makes it hard to ignore. The Winchester brothers must have a guardian angel working in federal legal systems because their fingerprints never seem to set off alarms.

You: Poisoned Knife Logic Fail

A poisoned knife should affect anyone it cuts, but in “You,” Love collapses instantly while Joe remains standing despite exposure to the same toxin. No explanation is provided for why he survives. Joe’s survival seems less about biology and more about the show’s refusal to let its lead character fall victim to his own schemes.