The Saddest Moments In TV History, Ranked

From lighthearted comedies and cartoons to intentional dramas, television history has a lot of emotional, gut-wrenching moments that have sent us straight to the tissue box. Whether it's The Simpsons or This Is Us, once you get invested in the lives of your favorite characters and are forced to watch their pain unfold on screen, you can't help but feel that same level of sadness they do. The TV fan struggle is real.

So, if you're in the mood for a solid cry, ahead are some of the saddest moments in TV history — ranked from misty eyes to full-on sob-fest. Be warned, you'll be a mess by the end!

And of course it must be stated: Spoilers abound.