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In the life of a television show there are always changes. It could be the departure or addition of a cast member, a new set or shooting location, or just the aging of characters. But, those are subtle changes that many viewers just shrug off as the natural progression of a program.

Then there are those changes that are so drastic that they take viewers by surprise, making them wonder if this is the same show they watched the previous season. When these changes take place between the freshman and sophomore seasons of a show this really takes a toll on the fan base. Throughout the history of television there have been a number of shows that have seen such changes between the end of season one and the beginning of season two. After the jump you'll read about nine such examples.

• The Andy Griffith Show - The Complete 5th Season
• Ballykissangel - Complete Series 4
• Charles in Charge - The Complete 1st Season
• Doctor Who - Season 1 (Canada Only)
• Farscape - Starburst Edition - Volume 8 (3.2)
• The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - The Complete 3rd Season
• Gimme a Break! - Season 1
• The Golden Girls - Season 4
• Grey's Anatomy - Season 1
• Hardcastle and McCormick - Complete 1st Season (Canada Only)
• He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - Season 1, Volume 2
• Living Single - The Complete 1st Season
• Overhaulin - The Complete 2nd Season
• The Pretender - The Complete 3rd Season
• Shaquille - Complete Series
• Significant Others - Season 1