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* ''Series/TheBrittasEmpire'': The episode "[[Recap/TheBrittasEmpireS4E1NotAGoodDay Not A Good Day]]" ends with the leisure centre being attacked and trashed by [[WarReenactors Roman War Reenactors]], leaving him to briefly go into a HeroicBSOD as a result. However, at that point, a poor single mother and her child come up to him and thank him for the lovely day they had thanks to deals and promotions that he had set up, which cheers him right back up and which ends the episode on a positive note.
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** The episode "[[Recap/TheBrittasEmpireS4E1NotAGoodDay Not A Good Day]]" ends with the leisure centre being attacked and trashed by [[WarReenactors Roman War Reenactors]], leaving him to briefly go into a HeroicBSOD as a result. However, at that point, a poor single mother and her child come up to him and thank him for the lovely day they had thanks to deals and promotions that he had set up, which cheers him right back up and which ends the episode on a positivenote.note.
** In the later episode "[[Recap/TheBrittasEmpireS5E8TheLastDay The Last Day]]", Brittas is killed by a water tank. The resultant funeral is played almost dead seriously, with even members of the staff who hated him and wanted him fired in life not daring to disrespect him. Then it becomes hilarious when it cuts to the afterlife (which Brittas had been seen entering earlier on) and we see that he is [[TooSpicyForYogSothoth such an annoying git]] that he has to be kicked out by St. Peter and Michael, which [[BackFromTheDead restores him to life]].
** The episode "[[Recap/TheBrittasEmpireS4E1NotAGoodDay Not A Good Day]]" ends with the leisure centre being attacked and trashed by [[WarReenactors Roman War Reenactors]], leaving him to briefly go into a HeroicBSOD as a result. However, at that point, a poor single mother and her child come up to him and thank him for the lovely day they had thanks to deals and promotions that he had set up, which cheers him right back up and which ends the episode on a positive
** In the later episode "[[Recap/TheBrittasEmpireS5E8TheLastDay The Last Day]]", Brittas is killed by a water tank. The resultant funeral is played almost dead seriously, with even members of the staff who hated him and wanted him fired in life not daring to disrespect him. Then it becomes hilarious when it cuts to the afterlife (which Brittas had been seen entering earlier on) and we see that he is [[TooSpicyForYogSothoth such an annoying git]] that he has to be kicked out by St. Peter and Michael, which [[BackFromTheDead restores him to life]].
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* ''Series/RedDwarf'': In ''[[Recap/RedDwarfThePromisedLand The Promised Land]]'', Rimmer is both forced to be connected to an AchillesPowerCord and to go into low-power mode. After this, he is reminded by The Cat that he is no longer really Rimmer and that he is just a computer that functions according to what the ''real'' Rimmer would have done. Rimmer [[IdentityBreakdown undergoes]] a HeroicBSOD as a result of this and (also believing that nobody likes him and he is just a waste of space), [[DrivenToSuicide decides to run down his power source]]. However, Lister is able to convince Rimmer that they do indeed need him, which leads to him plugging himself back in.
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* ''Series/RedDwarf'': In ''[[Recap/RedDwarfThePromisedLand "[[Recap/RedDwarfThePromisedLand The Promised Land]]'', Land]]", Rimmer is both forced to be connected to an AchillesPowerCord and to go into low-power mode. After this, he is reminded by The Cat that he is no longer really Rimmer and that he is just a computer that functions according to what the ''real'' Rimmer would have done. Rimmer [[IdentityBreakdown undergoes]] a HeroicBSOD as a result of this and (also believing that nobody likes him and he is just a waste of space), [[DrivenToSuicide decides to run down his power source]]. However, Lister is able to convince Rimmer that they do indeed need him, which leads to him plugging himself back in.
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** In "Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure", Dora and Swiper travel into the past and the future to help Swiper learn TheTrueMeaningOfChristmas so he can get off Santa's naughty list; after returning to the present, everyone gets presents from Santa except for Swiper, who checks his card to realize the tree has all four ornament, but it did not get the star on top, thus his adventure is somehow failed and Dora hugs him in disappointment. But then Swiper thinks of a last-minute suggestion: share his Funny Bunny with Dora and everyone. This allows him to discover it's better to give than to recieve (or swipe), thus this act of kindness is what makes the star appear on his card, and he is off the naughty list.
** In "Dora's Big Birthday Adventure", Dora and Boots reach the Wishing Wizzle and Dora gives him the magic wishing crystal to grant their wish to get out of the Magic Storybook and go home to the forest for Dora's birthday party; however, just before the Wishing Wizzle could grant the wish, La Bruja casts a spell which destroys it, ruining its power and presumably trapping Dora and Boots in Wizzle World forever. However, the Wishing Wizzle reveals there might be another way: [[ThePowerOfFriendship If Dora thinks of all the friends she helped and helped her in return, then this could reactivate the crystal and send her home. Dora makes a wish to go home while remembering her friends, and everyone makes a wish to send her home, and this fixes the crystal and restores its magic, granting the wish.
** In "Dora's Big Birthday Adventure", Dora and Boots reach the Wishing Wizzle and Dora gives him the magic wishing crystal to grant their wish to get out of the Magic Storybook and go home to the forest for Dora's birthday party; however, just before the Wishing Wizzle could grant the wish, La Bruja casts a spell which destroys it, ruining its power and presumably trapping Dora and Boots in Wizzle World forever. However, the Wishing Wizzle reveals there might be another way: [[ThePowerOfFriendship If Dora thinks of all the friends she helped and helped her in return, then this could reactivate the crystal and send her home. Dora makes a wish to go home while remembering her friends, and everyone makes a wish to send her home, and this fixes the crystal and restores its magic, granting the wish.
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** In "Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure", Dora and Swiper travel into the past and the future to help Swiper learn TheTrueMeaningOfChristmas the TrueMeaningOfChristmas so he can get off Santa's naughty list; after returning to the present, everyone gets presents from Santa except for Swiper, who checks his card to realize the tree has all four ornament, ornaments, but it did not get the star on top, thus his adventure is somehow failed and Dora hugs him in disappointment. But then Swiper thinks of a last-minute suggestion: share his Funny Bunny with Dora and everyone. This allows him to discover it's better to give than to recieve receive (or swipe), thus this act of kindness is what makes the star appear on his card, and he is off the naughty list.
** In "Dora's Big Birthday Adventure", Dora and Boots reach the Wishing Wizzle and Dora gives him the magic wishing crystal to grant their wish to get out of the Magic Storybook and go home to the forest for Dora's birthday party; however, just before the Wishing Wizzle could grant the wish, La Bruja casts a spell which destroys it, ruining its power and presumably trapping Dora and Boots in Wizzle World forever. However, the Wishing Wizzle reveals there might be another way: [[ThePowerOfFriendship If Dora thinks of all the friends she helped and helped her inreturn, return]], then this could reactivate the crystal and send her home. Dora makes a wish to go home while remembering her friends, and everyone makes a wish to send her home, and this fixes the crystal and restores its magic, granting the wish.
** In "Dora's Big Birthday Adventure", Dora and Boots reach the Wishing Wizzle and Dora gives him the magic wishing crystal to grant their wish to get out of the Magic Storybook and go home to the forest for Dora's birthday party; however, just before the Wishing Wizzle could grant the wish, La Bruja casts a spell which destroys it, ruining its power and presumably trapping Dora and Boots in Wizzle World forever. However, the Wishing Wizzle reveals there might be another way: [[ThePowerOfFriendship If Dora thinks of all the friends she helped and helped her in
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* ''Series/OnlyFoolsAndHorses'': Grandad's funeral in "[[Recap/OnlyFoolsAndHorsesS4E02StrainedRelations Strained Relations]]" is played completely straight and is a sombre farewell to both the character and the actor. Del placing Granddad's favourite hat in the grave is both sad and heartwarming. Then it becomes hilarious when it turns out to be the vicar's hat.
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* ''Series/SesameStreet'': In the book "It's Not Fair!", Bert and Ernie want to make a lemonade stand, but Ernie is no help and Bert ends up doing all the work. Everyone praises Ernie, [[RageBreakingPoint which gets Bert to snap]] and rant about how [[DudeWheresMyRespect he never gets any appreciation for his own work]]. He then [[RunningAwayToCry runs away sobbing]], causing everyone to feel horrible, [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone especially Ernie]]. To make up for it, Ernie uses the money from their stand to buy a dustpan and a brush for him. Bert is very grateful and has Ernie keep him company while he dusts the floors.
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* ''Series/SesameStreet'': ''Franchise/SesameStreet'': In the book "It's Not Fair!", Bert and Ernie want to make a lemonade stand, but Ernie is no help and Bert ends up doing all the work. Everyone praises Ernie, [[RageBreakingPoint which gets Bert to snap]] and rant about how [[DudeWheresMyRespect he never gets any appreciation for his own work]]. He then [[RunningAwayToCry runs away sobbing]], causing everyone to feel horrible, [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone especially Ernie]]. To make up for it, Ernie uses the money from their stand to buy a dustpan and a brush for him. Bert is very grateful and has Ernie keep him company while he dusts the floors.
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* In ''WesternAnimation/AliceInWonderland'', Alice bursts into tears when she thinks that she's stuck in Wonderland. Then the Cheshire Cat appears to put her in the right direction.
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** In "[[Recap/TheSimpsonsS7E4BartSellsHisSoul Bart Sells His Soul]]", Bart is so utterly despondent that he resorts to praying to get his soul back. It turns out that Lisa bought his soul from Comic Book Guy.
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* In ''WesternAnimation/{{Pinocchio}}'', Pinocchio is though to have drowned and Geppetto, Jimminy, Figaro and Cleo are all grieving over him. Then the Blue Fairy makes him a real boy.
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* ''WesternAnimation/WallaceAndGromit'':
** In ''WesternAnimation/ACloseShave'', Gromit is wrongly imprisoned for sheep rustling and is sent a jigsaw puzzle with sheep on it. Gromit breaks down crying, thinking it's a cruel prank. Thankfully, it turns out to be a secret message from Wallace. Then Shaun appears at the window with a buzzsaw.
** In ''WesternAnimation/TheCurseOfTheWereRabbit'', Wallace turns back into a human after falling from a great height and appears to be dead. Gromit is devastated, until he gets the idea to revive him with cheese. It works.
** In ''WesternAnimation/ACloseShave'', Gromit is wrongly imprisoned for sheep rustling and is sent a jigsaw puzzle with sheep on it. Gromit breaks down crying, thinking it's a cruel prank. Thankfully, it turns out to be a secret message from Wallace. Then Shaun appears at the window with a buzzsaw.
** In ''WesternAnimation/TheCurseOfTheWereRabbit'', Wallace turns back into a human after falling from a great height and appears to be dead. Gromit is devastated, until he gets the idea to revive him with cheese. It works.
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* ''Series/DoctorWho'': In "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS5E1TheTombOfTheCybermen The Tomb of the Cybermen]]" the Doctor awakens to find his new companion Victoria who is clearly still very sad over her father's death at the hands of the Daleks in the previous serial. Comforting her, the Doctor assures her that her memories of him won't be always be sad, and explains to her the sheer wonder of their opportunity to travel all of time and space.
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** In "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS5E1TheTombOfTheCybermen The Tomb of the Cybermen]]" the Doctor awakens to find his new companion Victoria who is clearly still very sad over her father's death at the hands of the Daleks in the previous serial. Comforting her, the Doctor assures her that her memories of him won't be always be sad, and explains to her the sheer wonder of their opportunity to travel all of time andspace.space.
** In "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS13E3PyramidsOfMars Pyramids of Mars]]", Sutekh has the robot mummy strangle the Doctor to death. Sarah Jane weeps over his body...until he wakes up and complains that she's soaking his shirt. He reveals that his respiratory bypass system saved him.
** In "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS5E1TheTombOfTheCybermen The Tomb of the Cybermen]]" the Doctor awakens to find his new companion Victoria who is clearly still very sad over her father's death at the hands of the Daleks in the previous serial. Comforting her, the Doctor assures her that her memories of him won't be always be sad, and explains to her the sheer wonder of their opportunity to travel all of time and
** In "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS13E3PyramidsOfMars Pyramids of Mars]]", Sutekh has the robot mummy strangle the Doctor to death. Sarah Jane weeps over his body...until he wakes up and complains that she's soaking his shirt. He reveals that his respiratory bypass system saved him.
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* ''WesternAnimation/TheSpongeBobSquarePantsMovie'' gives us a literal tear drying moment when [=SpongeBob=] and Patrick are trapped by the Cyclops and placed under a heating lamp to dehydrate them so he can turn them into smelly knicknacks; the two realize Shell City is a tacky gift shop on land, and Neptune's crown is just nearby, but they are unable to get it in time before the two dehydrate completely. However, just before dehydrating, the two shed tears which form the shape of a heart; that same tear slides down the lamp's cord into the outlet, causing it to short out and start a fire which activates the sprinklers in the store, rehydrating the heroes and bringing them right back to life.
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* ''WesternAnimation/DoraTheExplorer'':
** In "Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure", Dora and Swiper travel into the past and the future to help Swiper learn TheTrueMeaningOfChristmas so he can get off Santa's naughty list; after returning to the present, everyone gets presents from Santa except for Swiper, who checks his card to realize the tree has all four ornament, but it did not get the star on top, thus his adventure is somehow failed and Dora hugs him in disappointment. But then Swiper thinks of a last-minute suggestion: share his Funny Bunny with Dora and everyone. This allows him to discover it's better to give than to recieve (or swipe), thus this act of kindness is what makes the star appear on his card, and he is off the naughty list.
** In "Dora's Big Birthday Adventure", Dora and Boots reach the Wishing Wizzle and Dora gives him the magic wishing crystal to grant their wish to get out of the Magic Storybook and go home to the forest for Dora's birthday party; however, just before the Wishing Wizzle could grant the wish, La Bruja casts a spell which destroys it, ruining its power and presumably trapping Dora and Boots in Wizzle World forever. However, the Wishing Wizzle reveals there might be another way: [[ThePowerOfFriendship If Dora thinks of all the friends she helped and helped her in return, then this could reactivate the crystal and send her home. Dora makes a wish to go home while remembering her friends, and everyone makes a wish to send her home, and this fixes the crystal and restores its magic, granting the wish.
** In "Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure", Dora and Swiper travel into the past and the future to help Swiper learn TheTrueMeaningOfChristmas so he can get off Santa's naughty list; after returning to the present, everyone gets presents from Santa except for Swiper, who checks his card to realize the tree has all four ornament, but it did not get the star on top, thus his adventure is somehow failed and Dora hugs him in disappointment. But then Swiper thinks of a last-minute suggestion: share his Funny Bunny with Dora and everyone. This allows him to discover it's better to give than to recieve (or swipe), thus this act of kindness is what makes the star appear on his card, and he is off the naughty list.
** In "Dora's Big Birthday Adventure", Dora and Boots reach the Wishing Wizzle and Dora gives him the magic wishing crystal to grant their wish to get out of the Magic Storybook and go home to the forest for Dora's birthday party; however, just before the Wishing Wizzle could grant the wish, La Bruja casts a spell which destroys it, ruining its power and presumably trapping Dora and Boots in Wizzle World forever. However, the Wishing Wizzle reveals there might be another way: [[ThePowerOfFriendship If Dora thinks of all the friends she helped and helped her in return, then this could reactivate the crystal and send her home. Dora makes a wish to go home while remembering her friends, and everyone makes a wish to send her home, and this fixes the crystal and restores its magic, granting the wish.
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* In ''WesternAnimation/Frozen2013'', Elsa accidentally puts Anna into a state where she will turn into ice forever unless she finds an "act of true love." She eventually turns into ice right after protecting Elsa and it seems like she's a goner... until she turns back to normal because that was [[ActOfTrueLove done out of love]].
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* In ''WesternAnimation/Frozen2013'', Elsa accidentally puts Anna into a state where she will turn into ice forever unless she finds an "act of true love." She eventually turns into ice right after protecting Elsa Everyone assumes this will be a classic TrueLovesKiss, but Anna gives up her chance to get one when she throws herself in front of a sword to protect Elsa, freezing completely in the process, and it seems like she's a goner... until she turns back to normal because that was [[ActOfTrueLove done out of love]].
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* In ''WesternAnimation/Frozen2013'', Elsa accidentally puts Anna into a state where she will turn into ice forever unless she does something out finds an "act of love. true love." She eventually turns into ice right after protecting Elsa and it seems like she's a goner... until she turns back to normal because that was [[ActOfTrueLove done out of love.love]].
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* In ''WesternAnimation/Frozen2013'', Elsa accidentally puts Anna into a state where she will turn into ice forever unless she does something out of love. She purposely turns into ice to protect Elsa and it seems like she's a goner... until she turns back to normal because that was done out of love.
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* In ''WesternAnimation/Frozen2013'', Elsa accidentally puts Anna into a state where she will turn into ice forever unless she does something out of love. She purposely eventually turns into ice to protect right after protecting Elsa and it seems like she's a goner... until she turns back to normal because that was done out of love.
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* ''Anime/PuellaMagiMadokaMagica'': In the penultimate episode, Homura is reduced to tears over her inability to defeat [[TheJuggernaut Walpurgisnacht]] and save Madoka. She sobs and confesses to Madoka that she failed to save her and all her attempts have only made everything worse. This happens just before Madoka ascends to godhood and becomes the literal concept of hope, granting everyone a happy ending.
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--->'''Customer''': You again? Look, I told your little friend, I ain't payin' for that!
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--->'''Customer''': You again? Another one? Look, I told your little friend, I ain't payin' for that!
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** In "Pizza Delivery," [=SpongeBob=] shows off his {{Determinator}} side by delivering a pizza to a customer despite all manner of obstacles, dragging a reluctant Squidward behind him. When [=SpongeBob=] finally brings the pizza to the customer's door, the {{Jerkass}} accuses him of forgetting his drink--which he didn't order in the first place--and [[UngratefulBastard says he doesn't want it.]] [=SpongeBob=] goes back to the boat and absolutely breaks down sobbing. Squidward first tries to comfort him--"It's OK!"--and then decides to [[LetsGetDangerous take matters into his own hands]]:
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** In "Pizza Delivery," [=SpongeBob=] shows off his {{Determinator}} side by delivering a pizza to a customer despite all manner of obstacles, dragging a reluctant Squidward behind with him. When [=SpongeBob=] finally brings the pizza to the customer's door, the {{Jerkass}} accuses him of forgetting his drink--which he didn't order in the first place--and [[UngratefulBastard says he doesn't want it.]] [=SpongeBob=] goes walks back to the boat they drove over in and absolutely breaks down sobbing. in hysterical sobs. Squidward first tries to comfort him--"It's OK!"--and then decides to [[LetsGetDangerous take matters into his own hands]]:tentacles]]:
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** In "Pizza Delivery," [=SpongeBob=] shows off his {{Determinator}} side by delivering a pizza to a customer despite all manner of obstacles, dragging a reluctant Squidward behind him. When [SpongeBob=] finally brings the pizza to the customer's door, the {{Jerkass}} accuses him of forgetting his drink--which he didn't order in the first place--and [[UngratefulBastard says he doesn't want it.]] [=SpongeBob=] goes back to the boat and absolutely breaks down sobbing. Squidward first tries to comfort him--"It's OK!"--and then decides to [[LetsGetDangerous take matters into his own hands]]:
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** In "Pizza Delivery," [=SpongeBob=] shows off his {{Determinator}} side by delivering a pizza to a customer despite all manner of obstacles, dragging a reluctant Squidward behind him. When [SpongeBob=] [=SpongeBob=] finally brings the pizza to the customer's door, the {{Jerkass}} accuses him of forgetting his drink--which he didn't order in the first place--and [[UngratefulBastard says he doesn't want it.]] [=SpongeBob=] goes back to the boat and absolutely breaks down sobbing. Squidward first tries to comfort him--"It's OK!"--and then decides to [[LetsGetDangerous take matters into his own hands]]:
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** In "Pizza Delivery," [=SpongeBob=] shows off his {{Determinator}} side by delivering a pizza to a customer despite all manner of obstacles, dragging a reluctant Squidward behind him. When [SpongeBob=] finally brings the pizza to the customer's door, the {{Jerkass}} accuses him of forgetting his drink--which he didn't order in the first place--and [[UngratefulBastard says he doesn't want it.]] [=SpongeBob=] goes back to the boat and absolutely breaks down sobbing. Squidward first tries to comfort him--"It's OK!"--and then decides to [[LetsGetDangerous take matters into his own hands]]:
--->'''Customer''': You again? Look, I told your little friend, I ain't payin' for that!
--->'''Squidward''': Well, ''this'' one's '''''on the house!'''''
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--->'''Customer''': You again? Look, I told your little friend, I ain't payin' for that!
--->'''Squidward''': Well, ''this'' one's '''''on the house!'''''
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--->'''Bubbles''': What happened to Professor Dick and the other Powerpuff Girls?
--->'''Professor''': Well, old Dick may have gotten the formula right, but the one ingredient he forgot [[ThePowerOfLove was love]].
--->'''Professor''': Well, old Dick may have gotten the formula right, but the one ingredient he forgot [[ThePowerOfLove was love]].
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'''Professor:''' Well, old Dick may have gotten the formula right, but the one ingredient he forgot [[ThePowerOfLove was love]].
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** In "[[Recap/BuffyTheVampireSlayerS7E20Touched Touched]]", Buffy is at her lowest - deposed as leader and exiled from her own house and is beating herself up alone in an abandoned house. Spike finds her, reminds her that of her worth and spends a tender night with her. By the climax, she's back to her old self again.
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** In "[[Recap/BuffyTheVampireSlayerS7E20Touched Touched]]", Buffy is at her lowest - deposed as leader and exiled from her own house and is beating herself up alone in an abandoned house. Spike finds her, reminds her that of her worth and spends a tender night with her. By the climax, she's back to her old self again.
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* The ending sequence of ''VideoGame/Rayman2'': after Rayman defeated [[BigBad Razorbead]], the latter decides to [[SelfDestructMechanism set his pirate ship to blow up]] in a last ditch effort to kill Rayman shortly before [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere escaping]]. This is followed by a sequence of Rayman's friends, believing he died in the explosion, mourning him around a pedestal with one of his shoes laying on it. But Rayman actually survived as he soon enters the scene, walking with a crutch, much to everyone's relief and joy.
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* The ending sequence of ''VideoGame/Rayman2'': after Rayman defeated [[BigBad Razorbead]], Razorbeard]], the latter decides to [[SelfDestructMechanism set his pirate ship to blow up]] in a last ditch effort to kill Rayman shortly before [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere escaping]]. This is followed by a sequence of Rayman's friends, believing he died in the explosion, mourning him around a pedestal with one of his shoes laying on it. But Rayman actually survived as he soon enters the scene, walking with a crutch, much to everyone's relief and joy.
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** In "[[Recap/BuffyTheVampireSlayerS5E17 Forever]]", Buffy stands by her mother's grave silently mourning alone. Then Angel appears to comfort her.
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** In "[[Recap/BuffyTheVampireSlayerS5E17 "[[Recap/BuffyTheVampireSlayerS5E17Forever Forever]]", Buffy stands by her mother's grave silently mourning alone. Then Angel appears to comfort her.
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* ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'': In "[[Recap/BuffyTheVampireSlayerS7E20Touched Touched]]", Buffy is at her lowest - deposed as leader and exiled from her own house and is beating herself up alone in an abandoned house. Spike finds her, reminds her that of her worth and spends a tender night with her. By the climax, she's back to her old self again.
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* ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'': ''Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer'':
** In "[[Recap/BuffyTheVampireSlayerS5E17 Forever]]", Buffy stands by her mother's grave silently mourning alone. Then Angel appears to comfort her.
** In "[[Recap/BuffyTheVampireSlayerS7E20Touched Touched]]", Buffy is at her lowest - deposed as leader and exiled from her own house and is beating herself up alone in an abandoned house. Spike finds her, reminds her that of her worth and spends a tender night with her. By the climax, she's back to her old self again.
** In "[[Recap/BuffyTheVampireSlayerS5E17 Forever]]", Buffy stands by her mother's grave silently mourning alone. Then Angel appears to comfort her.
** In "[[Recap/BuffyTheVampireSlayerS7E20Touched Touched]]", Buffy is at her lowest - deposed as leader and exiled from her own house and is beating herself up alone in an abandoned house. Spike finds her, reminds her that of her worth and spends a tender night with her. By the climax, she's back to her old self again.
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* ''WesternAnimation/ReadyJetGo'': In "Sean's Neptune Tune", Sean is scared to visit Neptune and is really embarrassed to tell Jet and Sydney. When they find out, they assure him that they'll always be his friend and he can tell them anything. With Sean still having reservations about visiting Neptune, Jet comes up with a funny song to ease Sean's fears, which works.
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You've reached [[TearJerker a moment of pure sadness]], a character, perhaps even several ones are crying, possibly mourning the death of the AllLovingHero who has just died, it seems like [[TheBadGuyWins the villains have won]] and [[DespairEventHorizon there's no hope left]].
But all of a sudden, it turns out that TheHero is [[NotQuiteDead still alive]], [[CameBackStrong stronger than ever]] and ready to kick ass again, hope is really back this time and our hero's companions regained their smiles and optimism.
Or a character is feeling really down, perhaps even [[BrokenTears sobbing]], but a close friend or relative manages to recomfort them or cheer them up through an encouraging, inspiring speech and a big hug, convincing them that everything is really gonna be alright.
To put it simply, we're in a grim situation, and the characters or the viewer are pretty bummed up, but thanks to a turn of events, some sort of DeusExMachina, or simply a character who resolves the situation, everything gets better.
Subtrope of MoodWhiplash. May result from a HellYesMoment. May overlap with SurprisinglyHappyEnding. Can overlap with FissionMailed in video games, BittersweetEnding if more emphasis is placed on the sweet, NotNowWereTooBusyCryingOverYou and NearVillainVictory. Contrast HopeSpot, SuddenDownerEnding and DiabolusExMachina. Compare ShockAndSwitchEnding and DespairSpot. This usually leads to a [[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments heartwarming moment]].
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* ''Anime/MyHime'': In the finale, the BigBad has been defeated, and we find Mai, Mikoto, Reito, and Yuuichi on the front lawn of the school, with the other [=HiME=] running over as it looks like Mikoto is [[HeroicSacrifice dying from the wounds she received]] freeing her brother, Reito, from the grips of the Obsidian Prince's control. Everyone begins to cry, even formerly antagonistic characters like Nao...until they hear the familiar and loud sound of [[GrowlingGut Mikoto's stomach rumbling.]] Mai flips the girl over to reveal WingDingEyes and Mikoto weakly declaring, "Mai...I'm starving! I'm done for." The only response is Natsuki delivering a FlatWhat.
* In ''Manga/OnePiece'': At the climax of the Skypiea arc, Enel throws out his strongest attack, "Raigou", a gigantic sphere of lightning that he'll use to decimate the whole Skypiea. We then get multiple shots of different Skypieans in despair who are saying their prayers. Then Luffy shows up and uses a special technique (aided by the golden ball that's grafted to his right arm [long story] and his RubberMan powers) to disperse the lightning sphere; this brings back joy to the watching Skypieans and the other heroes.
* ''Anime/PokemonTheFirstMovie'': Ash has [[TakenForGranite turned to stone]] after taking an attack from Mewtwo and Mew. Pikachu [[PleaseWakeUp tries in vain to wake him up]] and begins to weep over him, [[EverybodyCries as does everyone else]]. However, [[SwissArmyTears this brings him back to normal]] and Pikachu gives him a big hug.
* ''Anime/MewtwoStrikesBackEvolution'': Ash is caught between Mew and Mewtwo's KungFuSonicBoom and [[TakenForGranite turns to stone]]. Pikachu wails over him, and [[EverybodyCries so do the rest of the Pokémon.]] Ash is then [[SwissArmyTears brought back to life]] and everyone else is relieved and ecstatic, especially Pikachu.
* ''Anime/Pokemon4Ever'': Celebi has been killed as a result of overexerting itself. Ash [[PleaseWakeUp desperately tries to wake it up]], but it's still unresponsive. [[EverybodyCries Ash begins to sob, and so does everyone else]], but then Celebis of the past and the future arrive and revive Celebi, much to everyone's relief.
* ''Anime/PokemonTheOriginalSeries'':
** In "Pikachu's Goodbye", Ash thinks that Pikachu would be happier being free, so [[ShooTheDog he attempts to set him free]]. He [[RunningAwayToCry runs off in tears]], having flashbacks of all the good times they've had together. Ash then sees Pikachu on the horizon with the wild Pikachu, who cheer for them both. Pikachu runs over to Ash and jumps into his arms, proving that he chooses to be with Ash, and Ash weeps TearsOfJoy.
** In "The Kangaskhan Kid", Tommy's parents [[HeroicSacrifice fly their helicopter into Team Rocket's Kangaskhan robot to save their son]], which appears to kill them in the process. Tommy [[OcularGushers wails in grief]] until he hears his mother's muffled humming, then his parents emerge from the wreckage. Tommy is so relieved that he rushes over and hugs them, and they say that they've decided to live with him in the wild.
* The ending of the ''Anime/{{Xenosaga}}'' anime sees two of Shion's close friends, Kirschwasser and KOS-MOS, sacrifice themselves for the rest of the group in short succession, leaving Shion bawling her eyes out in desperation. Just then, however, KOS-MOS emerges from the rubble, [[RobotGirl battered but fully operational]], turning Shion's tears into those of bittersweet joy.
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* An in-universe and out example in the ''WesternAnimation/TheLoudHouse'' fanfiction ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12864278/1/Cleansing Cleansing]]''. Luan has been feeling gloomy, so she writes a sad story about a girl named Cathy who's bullied for her attempts at comedy. When the girl is beaten up and [[DrivenToSuicide briefly considers jumping off a bridge]], Luan suddenly [[CatharticCrying breaks down]] in InelegantBlubbering. When she's done, she realizes that she feels a lot better now that she's let it all out, so she gives her story a happy ending; a boy helps Cathy up and tells her that she shouldn't give up on her comedy. He then takes her home, telling her that ItsOkayToCry.
* Done in a bittersweet way in ''Series/OnceUponATime'' fanfic ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/13919166/chapters/32035638 Enchanted Tales with Belle]]''. Mr. Gold and Belle are utterly devastated when they find out an operation that can save Bae's life can't be done, only for the doctor to call them a short while later and tell them they ''will'' be going through with the operation after all. Where's the "bitter" part? The operation is lung transplant: [[DeathOfAChild another boy was killed]] and was found to be a suitable donor, and his mother refused to donate at first before changing her mind.
* In the ''Anime/PokemonTheSeriesRubyAndSapphire'' fanfic ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13175068/1/It-s-Okay-to-Cry It's Okay to Cry]]'', May is ashamed of herself for crying after she's lost a contest and tearfully confides to Ash that her relationship with her father has become strained because she chose to be a Coordinator when he wanted her to become a Gym Leader. Ash consoles her, telling her that [[BeYourself she can choose her own path and that it's the right one]]. May then [[TheGlomp gives him a big hug]] and cries TearsOfJoy.
* ''Fanfic/{{Jessica}}'': Jessica gives Cameron a TheReasonYouSuckSpeech for [[AccidentalMurder inadvertently killing her and his team]] by accidentally snapping the cartridge for ''VideoGame/PokemonYellow'' and for forgetting about her. Cameron [[TearsOfRemorse tearfully apologizes]], saying he'll be careful with his ''Pokémon'' games from now on and that he never should've forgotten about her. Jessica is touched by this and decides to forgive him. She admits that she never really forgot about him, and she then joins his team.
* ''Fanfic/JuniorOfficers'':
** In "Margaret's Story", Humphrey spoils the mood at Margaret's sixteenth birthday party and he [[RageBreakingPoint gets her to snap]] by saying he will not allow her to be a "slut". She [[CryingAtYourBirthdayParty breaks down]] in [[BerserkerTears angry tears]] and [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech screams at him]] for [[CallingTheOldManOut the way he's treated her throughout her life]] before [[RunningAwayToCry retreating to her room, sobbing]]. David then comes in and tells Margaret that her cake is ready, and she even gets a baseball charm as a gift. Gertrude hugs her and tells her that she's going to do great things.
** In "Home, Sour Home", Deborah is hanging out at her parents' house, but then Humphrey suddenly shows up. [[DatingWhatDaddyHates He is furious that Deborah is dating Shellington]] and begins to argue with her. She decides to cut the visit short and starts to leave while TryingNotToCry. Barnacles comes by and [[TranquilFury calmly yet angrily]] tells Humphrey to stay away from Deborah and [[AgonyOfTheFeet smashes Humphrey's foot]] with his [[CaneFu cane]]. Barnacles and Deborah then share a hug shortly after they leave, and Barnacles promises to be a good ParentalSubstitute to Deborah.
** In "A Pirate's Tail", a younger Kwazii is lost at sea. It's noted that he's been through several nightmares and loneliness, and he's sobbing TearsOfFear. He then falls into the sea and nearly drowns, but then the Octonauts pull him out and decide to let him join them with open arms.
* ''Fanfic/TheSpongeHouse'': In one story, Lynn Sr. fights with a shark over a paycheck, and it one point it seems like [[ThreateningShark the shark ate him]], so the family cries. There's even one part where baby Lily says, "Dada?", and then Rita replies, "Dada's gone." However, Lynn Sr. then boards the boat, revealing himself to still be alive.
* In the ''WesternAnimation/TheLoudHouse'' fanfiction ''[[https://theloudhousefanon.fandom.com/wiki/Trustworthy_Part_2 Trustworthy: Part 2]]'', the Loud family narrowly escapes from a HouseFire, but Lincoln is unconscious and isn't responding to the others' attempts to wake him up. Believing him to be dead, [[EverybodyCries his sisters all bawl over him]] and apologize for having humiliated him at the Ace Savvy convention. Then he wakes up, admitting that he forgives them, and everyone shares a group hug.
* In a ''WesternAnimation/TheLoudHouse'' fanfiction ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12041130/1/Wet-Genius Wet Genius]]'', Leni finds Lisa [[NotSoStoic quietly sobbing]] in the bathroom, [[EmbarrassingDampSheets having wet the bed]] due to [[BringMyBrownPants having a nightmare about the Boogeyman]]. She's deeply ashamed over having been frightened of something that doesn't exist in real life. Leni [[CryIntoChest allows Lisa to weep into her chest]] and [[YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre tells her that she's still smart and having a nightmare doesn't change that]]. She then takes the grateful Lisa to bed with her and they say good night to each other.
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* In ''WesternAnimation/BeautyAndTheBeast'', Beast loses consciousness and it seems like he's dead, but then when Belle admits she loves him, he turns human and it turns out he's not dead after all.
* ''WesternAnimation/FrostyTheSnowman'' has Frosty and Karen getting trapped in a greenhouse. Though Santa comes in time to free them, Frosty has melted, and Karen is crying over his puddle. Then, Santa brings in some Christmas magic, and Frosty is immediately revived, making the ending happy with the power of a ChristmasMiracle.
* In ''WesternAnimation/Frozen2013'', Elsa accidentally puts Anna into a state where she will turn into ice forever unless she does something out of love. She purposely turns into ice to protect Elsa and it seems like she's a goner... until she turns back to normal because that was done out of love.
* ''WesternAnimation/InsideOut'': When Joy finally steps aside and lets Sadness take control, Riley [[CatharticCrying pours her heart out]] to her parents about how she really feels about the move and missing everything they left behind in Minnesota. Afterwards, Sadness brings Joy back in, and Riley [[CatharticExhalation breathes easy]] as a new core memory is formed.
* In ''WesternAnimation/TheJungleBook'', Baloo is unconscious and Mowgli and Bagheera think he's dead. Bagheera starts doing a speech, but halfway through the speech, Baloo wakes up.
* ''WesternAnimation/LiloAndStitch'': The Grand Councilwoman comes to take Stitch back to space. Stitch, who has truly come to care for Lilo and Nani, starts to say goodbye. However, Lilo shows the Grand Councilwoman his adoption certificate, [[LoopholeAbuse meaning that if Stitch is taken from Lilo, then that's technically stealing.]] As such, the Grand Councilwoman decides to let Stitch live with Lilo, making this double as a SurprisinglyHappyEnding.
* ''WesternAnimation/LiloAndStitch2StitchHasAGlitch'': At the climax of the movie, Stitch [[DisneyDeath passes away]] in the regeneration chamber when it fails to recharge his molecules. Lilo [[PietaPlagiarism holds him]] and tearfully apologizes for [[JerkassRealization having been too obsessed with the hula competition to realize that something's wrong with him]]. However, [[SwissArmyTears her tears awaken him]] and they share a big hug.
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Moana}}'': After Maui angrily takes off, Moana tearfully begs the Ocean to give Te Fiti's heart to someone else. After it reluctantly takes it, she quietly sobs, but then the spirit of Gramma Tala comes by and they share a fond embrace. Tala then sings to Moana, asking if she knows who she really is. [[HeroicSecondWind Moana then decides to continue her journey to restore the heart of Te Fiti]].
* In the animated movie based on ''VideoGame/MoshiMonsters'', Poppet, Katsuma, and the two TeamPet's are trapped in an ice cave and the pets both have hypothermia. At first, Poppet and Katsuma are crying, but then Poppet perks up and starts singing a happy little song about how there's always hope. At the same time, they manage to light a fire, warming up the pets, and find their needed MacGuffin.
* ''WesternAnimation/OnceUponAForest'' has the three main characters return with medicinal herbs within the two-day deadline to heal the stricken Michelle. However, after applying the herbs and resting overnight, Michelle remains unresponsive, and everyone presumes Michelle has perished from pulmonary failure. Cue lots of crying and hugging. [[SwissArmyTears One teardrop]] from her uncle Cornelius, however, awakens her, whereupon she's as vivacious as ever.
* ''WesternAnimation/OneHundredAndOneDalmatians'': At one point it seems as though one of the puppies [[TragicStillbirth was stillborn]], but when Roger rubs his back, [[SubvertedTrope it turns out that he was still alive]].
* In ''WesternAnimation/TheRescuers'', Penny, a young child who is held captive by Madame Medusa, is praying for someone to rescue her, then breaks down in tears. Thankfully, Bernard and Bianca arrives just in time to comfort her.
* ''WesternAnimation/TheRugratsMovie'': When Tommy [[RageBreakingPoint has had enough of Dil's brattiness]], he gives Dil a massive TheReasonYouSuckSpeech for all that he's put him through and he very nearly pours mashed bananas on him so that the circus monkeys will take him away. Dil begins to shed TearsOfFear, and after Tommy looks into his reflection in a puddle, [[HeelRealization he is horrified with himself]]. He then holds Dil close to himself and apologizes before taking him under the tree away from the rain.
* ''WesternAnimation/SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs'': Snow White has fallen into a deep sleep because of a poisoned apple. The dwarfs, believing her to be dead, gather around her and [[EverybodyCries mourn over her]]. Then the prince from the beginning of the movie comes in and [[DudeShesLikeInAComa kisses her]], which [[DisneyDeath wakes her up]], and everyone celebrates.
* In the climax of ''WesternAnimation/ToyStory3'', Woody and his friends are thrown into an incinerator, and after desperately trying to get out of it in vain, they decide to hold hands together and accept their death, but miraculously, they got saved in extremis by the three little green men thanks a giant claw.
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* Near the end of ''Film/BackToTheFuture'', Marty arrives too late at the parking mall to save Doc Brown after the latter's refusal to hear Marty warning him about his eventual fate back in 1955, and witnesses the terrorists shooting down his friend again. After the chase between the other Marty and the terrorists, he rushes to Doc's body, and breaks down in tears believing he lost him for good. But suddenly, the Doc blinks, slowly wakes up, Marty turns around and realizes he's still alive, the Doc then reveals that he's been wearing a bulletproof vest, and that he did read Marty's letter warning him about his death.
* ''Film/BeautyAndTheBeast2017'': The Beast seemingly dies of his injuries after Gaston shoots him [[RuleOfThree three times]], and this is followed by the castle objects losing their sentience. Then Agathe comes in, and the Beast becomes human again, bringing him back to life. This also resurrects all the objects and turns them back into humans, and they reunite with their families shortly afterwards.
* ''Film/IndianaJonesAndTheLastCrusade'': [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np4OojYGixI Indy goes over a cliff in a Nazi tank.]] His father, Marcus and Sallah are all looking over the cliff in horror and shock, completely missing that Indy made it out and is climbing back up, then joins them to see what all the fuss is about. Sadly Indy's just too late to hear Dr. Jones Sr. realize he'd never really spoken to his son.
* ''Film/{{Rags}}'': At the end of the film, we're treated to a somber scene of Charlie returning home from the Rags audition, crushed at the fact his evil stepbrother Andrew stole the role from him. This is all made worse when he discovers his family's restaurant is already decorated to celebrate Andrew's new record deal, causing him to [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere pack his bags and walk out for good]]. Then Kadee announces that she already knew Charlie was the real Rags and invites him on stage, seconds before he walks out the door, turning it into a happy ending.
* In ''Film/TheWitches1990'', it seems that we are headed for the [[Literature/TheWitches book]]'s BittersweetEnding where Luke stays a mouse. but is glad to [[TogetherInDeath die together with his grandmother]]. However, Susan Irvine appears [[spoiler:and turns him back into a human]].
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* ''Series/SesameStreet'': In the book "It's Not Fair!", Bert and Ernie want to make a lemonade stand, but Ernie is no help and Bert ends up doing all the work. Everyone praises Ernie, [[RageBreakingPoint which gets Bert to snap]] and rant about how [[DudeWheresMyRespect he never gets any appreciation for his own work]]. He then [[RunningAwayToCry runs away sobbing]], causing everyone to feel horrible, [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone especially Ernie]]. To make up for it, Ernie uses the money from their stand to buy a dustpan and a brush for him. Bert is very grateful and has Ernie keep him company while he dusts the floors.
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* ''Series/TheBrittasEmpire'': The episode "[[Recap/TheBrittasEmpireS4E1NotAGoodDay Not A Good Day]]" ends with the leisure centre being attacked and trashed by [[WarReenactors Roman War Reenactors]], leaving him to briefly go into a HeroicBSOD as a result. However, at that point, a poor single mother and her child come up to him and thank him for the lovely day they had thanks to deals and promotions that he had set up, which cheers him right back up and which ends the episode on a positive note.
* ''Series/DoctorWho'': In "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS5E1TheTombOfTheCybermen The Tomb of the Cybermen]]" the Doctor awakens to find his new companion Victoria who is clearly still very sad over her father's death at the hands of the Daleks in the previous serial. Comforting her, the Doctor assures her that her memories of him won't be always be sad, and explains to her the sheer wonder of their opportunity to travel all of time and space.
* ''Series/RedDwarf'': In ''[[Recap/RedDwarfThePromisedLand The Promised Land]]'', Rimmer is both forced to be connected to an AchillesPowerCord and to go into low-power mode. After this, he is reminded by The Cat that he is no longer really Rimmer and that he is just a computer that functions according to what the ''real'' Rimmer would have done. Rimmer [[IdentityBreakdown undergoes]] a HeroicBSOD as a result of this and (also believing that nobody likes him and he is just a waste of space), [[DrivenToSuicide decides to run down his power source]]. However, Lister is able to convince Rimmer that they do indeed need him, which leads to him plugging himself back in.
* ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'': In one episode, Saru the alien is going through a biological process that [[MistakenForDying he thinks will kill him]]. He asks Michael Burnham to cut off his ganglia and euthanise him... but then the ganglia fall out on their own and Saru survives.
* In the ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'' episode "[[Recap/StarTrekTheNextGenerationS5E16Ethics Ethics]]", the doctors are trying to help Worf and at one point they think there's no hope and he's going to die but then he wakes up.
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* ''Series/SesameStreet'': The song "Ballad of the Sad Cafe" is about some cowboys and cowgirls who come to the titular cafe when they're sad, which generally makes it a pretty gloomy song, especially because the cafe apparently doesn't even serve food! However, after the song, the cowboys and cowgirls cheer up and decide to go to a different cafe.
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* In ''Theatre/TheAbductionFromTheSeraglio'', whatever chance the heroes have of leaving Pasha Selim's palace peacefully vanishes after it turns out that TenorBoy Belmonte's father is Selim's bitterest enemy. The heroes prepare for execution and only hope to end up TogetherInDeath. Then, suddenly, Selim decides [[IfYouKillHimYouWillBeJustLikeHim he is not going to sink to his enemy's level]] by getting a BestServedCold revenge, and instead announces he is letting everybody go. Cue a celebratory chorus.
* In ''Theatre/MuchAdoAboutNothing'' Beatrice is mourning over her cousin Hero's failed marriage and the accusation of infidelity against her. Benedick finds her and promises to defend Hero's honor. In the process they confess their love for each other and embrace.
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[[folder:Video Games]]
* In ''VideoGame/BitLife'', sometimes badly sick characters can be cured out of the blue, after a visit to the doctor or even without one. It is [[ArtisticLicenseMedicine even possible]] to be cured of rabies.
* ''VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeonExplorers'':
** At the end of the main story, the partner breaks down crying on the beach over the RetGone hero... then after the credits, Dialga decides to bring the hero back, and they have a heartwarming reunion.
** In the Special Episode "In the Future of Darkness", Grovyle, Dusknoir, and Celebi begin to [[DisappearsIntoLight disappear into light]] due to being [[RetGone erased from existence]]. They bid each other farewell just as the sun rises for the first time and Grovyle and Celebi marvel over it before disappearing. Then they suddenly come back, and Dialga notes that it must have been some being higher than himself, and Grovyle calls out, thanking the Player and the Partner for bringing life back to their world.
* ''VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeonRescueTeam'': At the end of the main story, the Player DisappearsIntoLight so they can go back to the human world. They share a heartfelt goodbye with the Partner, and after the credits, we see the Partner sitting in front of their base as the townsfolk just stand there wistfully. Then the Player comes back and everyone gathers around them, overjoyed.
* The ending sequence of ''VideoGame/Rayman2'': after Rayman defeated [[BigBad Razorbead]], the latter decides to [[SelfDestructMechanism set his pirate ship to blow up]] in a last ditch effort to kill Rayman shortly before [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere escaping]]. This is followed by a sequence of Rayman's friends, believing he died in the explosion, mourning him around a pedestal with one of his shoes laying on it. But Rayman actually survived as he soon enters the scene, walking with a crutch, much to everyone's relief and joy.
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* ''WebAnimation/HappyTreeFriends'': In "And the Kitchen Sink", Cub is buried up to his neck in the sand and it looks like he's [[OffWithHisHead been beheaded]], causing Pop to let out an anguished BigNo. Then Cub coughs, revealing that he's still alive, just [[HalfTheManHeUsedToBe without anything below the waist]]. The delighted Pop cuddles him.
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* ''WesternAnimation/{{Bluey}}'':
** In "Butterflies", Bluey reluctantly leaves Bingo alone so she can hang out with Judo. [[ConscienceMakesYouGoBack She goes back to talk to Bingo]] and apologizes, but Bingo [[SilenceOfSadness doesn't say a word]]. Bluey [[TearsOfRemorse tears up]] and begins to sing the ladybug song that Bingo had sung early on. Bingo joins in and they sing it together, and this culminates in a hug between the two.
** In "Verandah Santa", Bluey gets some petty revenge on Socks for biting her by not leaving her any gifts when it's her turn to play Santa. Hurt, Socks runs outside and mopes by the lawn ornaments. Bandit and Chilli tell Bluey that being kind isn't just about getting Christmas gifts, it's just the right thing to do. As such, Bluey approaches Socks and apologizes. Socks licks her cheek and they hug each other.
* ''WesternAnimation/GarfieldSpecials'': In ''Garfield in Paradise'', Odie and Monkey [[AppeaseTheVolcanoGod drive a car into a volcano to stop it from erupting]]. Garfield is sad that he NeverGotToSayGoodbye to Odie and Owooda tosses a lei into the volcano, but then [[DisneyDeath Odie and Monkey crawl out unharmed]], so everyone cheers.
* In ''WesternAnimation/TheLoudHouse'' episode "[[Recap/TheLoudHouseS1E12AlongCameASisterChoreAndPeace Along Came a Sister]]", Frank the spider is thought to be dead twice and everyone is sad both times, but then the first time it turns out that what was thought to be Frank's corpse was a [[HairballHumor hairball Cliff coughed up]] and the second time, it turns out that one of the girls, Leni, saved Frank.
* ''WesternAnimation/MiscellaneousDisneyShorts'': In the short "The Ballad of Nessie", Nessie's search for someplace to stay has been all in vain and she's crossing the DespairEventHorizon. After spending much of the short TryingNotToCry, she [[CatharticCrying breaks down]] in OcularGushers for weeks on end. When she's done, she realizes that [[CryingARiver she has flooded the valley with her tears]], and in doing so, she has made herself a new home. It ends with the narrator [[AnAesop saying]] that ItsOkayToCry.
* ''WesternAnimation/MissSpidersSunnyPatchFriends'': In "Cry Buggie", Squirt is deeply distraught that he can't participate in a soccerberry game due to [[InjuredLimbEpisode having injured one of his legs]]. He decides not to cry because Dragon's told him that [[MenDontCry older bugs don't cry over anything]]. His parents console him and say that everyone can cry sometimes, and [[CatharticCrying he starts to sob]]. At that moment, a rainbow forms in the sky, and Squirt feels much better now that he's gotten it out of his system. He then comforts the equally-devastated Dragon.
* ''WesternAnimation/TheMrMenShow'': In "Surprises", Miss Sunshine's SurpriseParty has gone awry and the inside of her house is an utter mess. Miss Sunshine sees the state of her home and sadly asks if ''this'' is the surprise. Things immediately brighten when most of the other Mr. Men and Little Misses appear on a floating platform above her, yelling, "Surprise!!", much to her joy.
* ''WesternAnimation/ThePowerpuffGirls1998'':
** In "The Mane Event", Blossom is utterly humiliated and on the verge of tears after Buttercup and Bubbles accidentally give her a TraumaticHaircut. She sits in their room, moping alone. The Professor comes in and consoles her, saying that Townsville still needs her and that no matter how she looks, she should still do what's right. Her confidence restored, she goes back to defeat the giant FacelessEye that's been terrorizing the city.
** In "Knock It Off", Dick Hardly saps the Chemical X from the Powerpuff Girls, seemingly killing them in the process. His creations, the Powerpuff Girls Xtreme, [[MistreatmentInducedBetrayal turn against him for never showing them affection]] as the factory bursts into flames. The Professor clings to his fallen daughters, shedding ManlyTears, and [[SwissArmyTears this revives them]].
--->'''Bubbles''': What happened to Professor Dick and the other Powerpuff Girls?
--->'''Professor''': Well, old Dick may have gotten the formula right, but the one ingredient he forgot [[ThePowerOfLove was love]].
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Rugrats}}'':
** In "Bow Wow Wedding Vows", Tommy feels like Spike has forgotten about him when he keeps hanging out with Fifi, so he [[StepfordSmiler pretends to be happy about it for Spike's sake]]. After [[ArmorPiercingQuestion Chuckie asks him if he's really okay with this]], he can't keep the ruse up any longer and he [[CatharticCrying breaks down wailing]]. At that moment, Spike approaches Tommy, causing him to realize Spike hasn't forgotten about him. Spike takes the kids to the shed, revealing that Fifi's given birth to a litter of puppies, and everyone rejoices.
** In "Moving Away", Angelica hears that she may be moving away, so after the babies talk about how she indirectly caused them to become friends, she tearfully admits that [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold she really likes them deep down]], and [[EverybodyCries they all bawl]]. Drew comes in just then and reveals that they're not moving after all, and the elated babies hug Angelica (to her chagrin).
* ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'':
** In "[[Recap/TheSimpsonsS2E11OneFishTwoFishBlowfishBlueFish One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish]]", Homer believes he has 24 hours to live after eating a bad blowfish, and near the end, he seems to pass away in the middle of the night. Marge is devastated... but then she notices his drool is warm, which means he's alive.
** In the first episode of Season Two, "[[Recap/TheSimpsonsS2E1BartGetsAnF Bart Gets An 'F']]", Bart has been told that if he gets a failing grade on his upcoming test, he will be required to repeat the 4th grade. Bart actually cracks the books and studies, but [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome reality hits Bart like a brick]], and one Herculean effort does not make up for a lifetime of poor study habits. Bart gets an F. He breaks down crying, telling Mrs. Krabapple that he had really tried this time, and all she can do is try and comfort him. But then, just when it looks hopeless, Bart compares his loss to George Washington having to surrender to the French in 1754, an obscure bit of history. So impressed is Mrs. Krabapple about this applied knowledge, she gives him a bonus point on the test, which pushes him from an F to a D -, allowing him to pass.
* ''WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants'': In "[[Recap/SpongeBobSquarePantsS1E5PizzaDeliveryHomeSweetPineapple Home Sweet Pineapple]]", [=SpongeBob=] tearfully resigns himself to leaving Bikini Bottom with his parents due to his house's destruction, much to Patrick's sadness. But as he's about to ride off, a seed he unintentionally watered [[SwissArmyTears with his tears]] grows into a plant that drops a new pineapple home right where his old one used to be, meaning he doesn't have to move after all.
* In ''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse'', near the end of the episode "Off Colors" (Episode 3, Season 5), Lars dies from the [[MadeOfExplodium explosion]] caused by a [[AttackDrone Robonoid]] he was attempting to destroy to save Steven and the Off-Colors. After realizing he's dead, Steven starts to cry while holding Lars' body. Thanks to [[SwissArmyTears Steven's magical tears]], [[BackFromTheDead Lars comes back to life]].
* ''WesternAnimation/TheresGoodBoosTonight'':
** After several failed attempts to get animals to play with him, Casper begins to weep. Ferdie the fox kit comes by just then and feels bad for him, so he decides to become Casper's friend.
** A hunter shoots and kills Ferdie, leading Casper to sob over him and bury him. He sits by Ferdie's grave, still sobbing. Ferdie comes back as a ghost and nuzzles him. The surprised and overjoyed Casper laughs heartily as Ferdie licks him.
--->'''Narrator''': And so, Casper and Ferdie lived happily ever after.
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But all of a sudden, it turns out that TheHero is [[NotQuiteDead still alive]], [[CameBackStrong stronger than ever]] and ready to kick ass again, hope is really back this time and our hero's companions regained their smiles and optimism.
Or a character is feeling really down, perhaps even [[BrokenTears sobbing]], but a close friend or relative manages to recomfort them or cheer them up through an encouraging, inspiring speech and a big hug, convincing them that everything is really gonna be alright.
To put it simply, we're in a grim situation, and the characters or the viewer are pretty bummed up, but thanks to a turn of events, some sort of DeusExMachina, or simply a character who resolves the situation, everything gets better.
Subtrope of MoodWhiplash. May result from a HellYesMoment. May overlap with SurprisinglyHappyEnding. Can overlap with FissionMailed in video games, BittersweetEnding if more emphasis is placed on the sweet, NotNowWereTooBusyCryingOverYou and NearVillainVictory. Contrast HopeSpot, SuddenDownerEnding and DiabolusExMachina. Compare ShockAndSwitchEnding and DespairSpot. This usually leads to a [[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments heartwarming moment]].
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[[folder:Anime & Manga]]
* ''Anime/MyHime'': In the finale, the BigBad has been defeated, and we find Mai, Mikoto, Reito, and Yuuichi on the front lawn of the school, with the other [=HiME=] running over as it looks like Mikoto is [[HeroicSacrifice dying from the wounds she received]] freeing her brother, Reito, from the grips of the Obsidian Prince's control. Everyone begins to cry, even formerly antagonistic characters like Nao...until they hear the familiar and loud sound of [[GrowlingGut Mikoto's stomach rumbling.]] Mai flips the girl over to reveal WingDingEyes and Mikoto weakly declaring, "Mai...I'm starving! I'm done for." The only response is Natsuki delivering a FlatWhat.
* In ''Manga/OnePiece'': At the climax of the Skypiea arc, Enel throws out his strongest attack, "Raigou", a gigantic sphere of lightning that he'll use to decimate the whole Skypiea. We then get multiple shots of different Skypieans in despair who are saying their prayers. Then Luffy shows up and uses a special technique (aided by the golden ball that's grafted to his right arm [long story] and his RubberMan powers) to disperse the lightning sphere; this brings back joy to the watching Skypieans and the other heroes.
* ''Anime/PokemonTheFirstMovie'': Ash has [[TakenForGranite turned to stone]] after taking an attack from Mewtwo and Mew. Pikachu [[PleaseWakeUp tries in vain to wake him up]] and begins to weep over him, [[EverybodyCries as does everyone else]]. However, [[SwissArmyTears this brings him back to normal]] and Pikachu gives him a big hug.
* ''Anime/MewtwoStrikesBackEvolution'': Ash is caught between Mew and Mewtwo's KungFuSonicBoom and [[TakenForGranite turns to stone]]. Pikachu wails over him, and [[EverybodyCries so do the rest of the Pokémon.]] Ash is then [[SwissArmyTears brought back to life]] and everyone else is relieved and ecstatic, especially Pikachu.
* ''Anime/Pokemon4Ever'': Celebi has been killed as a result of overexerting itself. Ash [[PleaseWakeUp desperately tries to wake it up]], but it's still unresponsive. [[EverybodyCries Ash begins to sob, and so does everyone else]], but then Celebis of the past and the future arrive and revive Celebi, much to everyone's relief.
* ''Anime/PokemonTheOriginalSeries'':
** In "Pikachu's Goodbye", Ash thinks that Pikachu would be happier being free, so [[ShooTheDog he attempts to set him free]]. He [[RunningAwayToCry runs off in tears]], having flashbacks of all the good times they've had together. Ash then sees Pikachu on the horizon with the wild Pikachu, who cheer for them both. Pikachu runs over to Ash and jumps into his arms, proving that he chooses to be with Ash, and Ash weeps TearsOfJoy.
** In "The Kangaskhan Kid", Tommy's parents [[HeroicSacrifice fly their helicopter into Team Rocket's Kangaskhan robot to save their son]], which appears to kill them in the process. Tommy [[OcularGushers wails in grief]] until he hears his mother's muffled humming, then his parents emerge from the wreckage. Tommy is so relieved that he rushes over and hugs them, and they say that they've decided to live with him in the wild.
* The ending of the ''Anime/{{Xenosaga}}'' anime sees two of Shion's close friends, Kirschwasser and KOS-MOS, sacrifice themselves for the rest of the group in short succession, leaving Shion bawling her eyes out in desperation. Just then, however, KOS-MOS emerges from the rubble, [[RobotGirl battered but fully operational]], turning Shion's tears into those of bittersweet joy.
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[[folder:Fanfic]]
* An in-universe and out example in the ''WesternAnimation/TheLoudHouse'' fanfiction ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12864278/1/Cleansing Cleansing]]''. Luan has been feeling gloomy, so she writes a sad story about a girl named Cathy who's bullied for her attempts at comedy. When the girl is beaten up and [[DrivenToSuicide briefly considers jumping off a bridge]], Luan suddenly [[CatharticCrying breaks down]] in InelegantBlubbering. When she's done, she realizes that she feels a lot better now that she's let it all out, so she gives her story a happy ending; a boy helps Cathy up and tells her that she shouldn't give up on her comedy. He then takes her home, telling her that ItsOkayToCry.
* Done in a bittersweet way in ''Series/OnceUponATime'' fanfic ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/13919166/chapters/32035638 Enchanted Tales with Belle]]''. Mr. Gold and Belle are utterly devastated when they find out an operation that can save Bae's life can't be done, only for the doctor to call them a short while later and tell them they ''will'' be going through with the operation after all. Where's the "bitter" part? The operation is lung transplant: [[DeathOfAChild another boy was killed]] and was found to be a suitable donor, and his mother refused to donate at first before changing her mind.
* In the ''Anime/PokemonTheSeriesRubyAndSapphire'' fanfic ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13175068/1/It-s-Okay-to-Cry It's Okay to Cry]]'', May is ashamed of herself for crying after she's lost a contest and tearfully confides to Ash that her relationship with her father has become strained because she chose to be a Coordinator when he wanted her to become a Gym Leader. Ash consoles her, telling her that [[BeYourself she can choose her own path and that it's the right one]]. May then [[TheGlomp gives him a big hug]] and cries TearsOfJoy.
* ''Fanfic/{{Jessica}}'': Jessica gives Cameron a TheReasonYouSuckSpeech for [[AccidentalMurder inadvertently killing her and his team]] by accidentally snapping the cartridge for ''VideoGame/PokemonYellow'' and for forgetting about her. Cameron [[TearsOfRemorse tearfully apologizes]], saying he'll be careful with his ''Pokémon'' games from now on and that he never should've forgotten about her. Jessica is touched by this and decides to forgive him. She admits that she never really forgot about him, and she then joins his team.
* ''Fanfic/JuniorOfficers'':
** In "Margaret's Story", Humphrey spoils the mood at Margaret's sixteenth birthday party and he [[RageBreakingPoint gets her to snap]] by saying he will not allow her to be a "slut". She [[CryingAtYourBirthdayParty breaks down]] in [[BerserkerTears angry tears]] and [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech screams at him]] for [[CallingTheOldManOut the way he's treated her throughout her life]] before [[RunningAwayToCry retreating to her room, sobbing]]. David then comes in and tells Margaret that her cake is ready, and she even gets a baseball charm as a gift. Gertrude hugs her and tells her that she's going to do great things.
** In "Home, Sour Home", Deborah is hanging out at her parents' house, but then Humphrey suddenly shows up. [[DatingWhatDaddyHates He is furious that Deborah is dating Shellington]] and begins to argue with her. She decides to cut the visit short and starts to leave while TryingNotToCry. Barnacles comes by and [[TranquilFury calmly yet angrily]] tells Humphrey to stay away from Deborah and [[AgonyOfTheFeet smashes Humphrey's foot]] with his [[CaneFu cane]]. Barnacles and Deborah then share a hug shortly after they leave, and Barnacles promises to be a good ParentalSubstitute to Deborah.
** In "A Pirate's Tail", a younger Kwazii is lost at sea. It's noted that he's been through several nightmares and loneliness, and he's sobbing TearsOfFear. He then falls into the sea and nearly drowns, but then the Octonauts pull him out and decide to let him join them with open arms.
* ''Fanfic/TheSpongeHouse'': In one story, Lynn Sr. fights with a shark over a paycheck, and it one point it seems like [[ThreateningShark the shark ate him]], so the family cries. There's even one part where baby Lily says, "Dada?", and then Rita replies, "Dada's gone." However, Lynn Sr. then boards the boat, revealing himself to still be alive.
* In the ''WesternAnimation/TheLoudHouse'' fanfiction ''[[https://theloudhousefanon.fandom.com/wiki/Trustworthy_Part_2 Trustworthy: Part 2]]'', the Loud family narrowly escapes from a HouseFire, but Lincoln is unconscious and isn't responding to the others' attempts to wake him up. Believing him to be dead, [[EverybodyCries his sisters all bawl over him]] and apologize for having humiliated him at the Ace Savvy convention. Then he wakes up, admitting that he forgives them, and everyone shares a group hug.
* In a ''WesternAnimation/TheLoudHouse'' fanfiction ''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12041130/1/Wet-Genius Wet Genius]]'', Leni finds Lisa [[NotSoStoic quietly sobbing]] in the bathroom, [[EmbarrassingDampSheets having wet the bed]] due to [[BringMyBrownPants having a nightmare about the Boogeyman]]. She's deeply ashamed over having been frightened of something that doesn't exist in real life. Leni [[CryIntoChest allows Lisa to weep into her chest]] and [[YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre tells her that she's still smart and having a nightmare doesn't change that]]. She then takes the grateful Lisa to bed with her and they say good night to each other.
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[[folder:Films -- Animation]]
* In ''WesternAnimation/BeautyAndTheBeast'', Beast loses consciousness and it seems like he's dead, but then when Belle admits she loves him, he turns human and it turns out he's not dead after all.
* ''WesternAnimation/FrostyTheSnowman'' has Frosty and Karen getting trapped in a greenhouse. Though Santa comes in time to free them, Frosty has melted, and Karen is crying over his puddle. Then, Santa brings in some Christmas magic, and Frosty is immediately revived, making the ending happy with the power of a ChristmasMiracle.
* In ''WesternAnimation/Frozen2013'', Elsa accidentally puts Anna into a state where she will turn into ice forever unless she does something out of love. She purposely turns into ice to protect Elsa and it seems like she's a goner... until she turns back to normal because that was done out of love.
* ''WesternAnimation/InsideOut'': When Joy finally steps aside and lets Sadness take control, Riley [[CatharticCrying pours her heart out]] to her parents about how she really feels about the move and missing everything they left behind in Minnesota. Afterwards, Sadness brings Joy back in, and Riley [[CatharticExhalation breathes easy]] as a new core memory is formed.
* In ''WesternAnimation/TheJungleBook'', Baloo is unconscious and Mowgli and Bagheera think he's dead. Bagheera starts doing a speech, but halfway through the speech, Baloo wakes up.
* ''WesternAnimation/LiloAndStitch'': The Grand Councilwoman comes to take Stitch back to space. Stitch, who has truly come to care for Lilo and Nani, starts to say goodbye. However, Lilo shows the Grand Councilwoman his adoption certificate, [[LoopholeAbuse meaning that if Stitch is taken from Lilo, then that's technically stealing.]] As such, the Grand Councilwoman decides to let Stitch live with Lilo, making this double as a SurprisinglyHappyEnding.
* ''WesternAnimation/LiloAndStitch2StitchHasAGlitch'': At the climax of the movie, Stitch [[DisneyDeath passes away]] in the regeneration chamber when it fails to recharge his molecules. Lilo [[PietaPlagiarism holds him]] and tearfully apologizes for [[JerkassRealization having been too obsessed with the hula competition to realize that something's wrong with him]]. However, [[SwissArmyTears her tears awaken him]] and they share a big hug.
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Moana}}'': After Maui angrily takes off, Moana tearfully begs the Ocean to give Te Fiti's heart to someone else. After it reluctantly takes it, she quietly sobs, but then the spirit of Gramma Tala comes by and they share a fond embrace. Tala then sings to Moana, asking if she knows who she really is. [[HeroicSecondWind Moana then decides to continue her journey to restore the heart of Te Fiti]].
* In the animated movie based on ''VideoGame/MoshiMonsters'', Poppet, Katsuma, and the two TeamPet's are trapped in an ice cave and the pets both have hypothermia. At first, Poppet and Katsuma are crying, but then Poppet perks up and starts singing a happy little song about how there's always hope. At the same time, they manage to light a fire, warming up the pets, and find their needed MacGuffin.
* ''WesternAnimation/OnceUponAForest'' has the three main characters return with medicinal herbs within the two-day deadline to heal the stricken Michelle. However, after applying the herbs and resting overnight, Michelle remains unresponsive, and everyone presumes Michelle has perished from pulmonary failure. Cue lots of crying and hugging. [[SwissArmyTears One teardrop]] from her uncle Cornelius, however, awakens her, whereupon she's as vivacious as ever.
* ''WesternAnimation/OneHundredAndOneDalmatians'': At one point it seems as though one of the puppies [[TragicStillbirth was stillborn]], but when Roger rubs his back, [[SubvertedTrope it turns out that he was still alive]].
* In ''WesternAnimation/TheRescuers'', Penny, a young child who is held captive by Madame Medusa, is praying for someone to rescue her, then breaks down in tears. Thankfully, Bernard and Bianca arrives just in time to comfort her.
* ''WesternAnimation/TheRugratsMovie'': When Tommy [[RageBreakingPoint has had enough of Dil's brattiness]], he gives Dil a massive TheReasonYouSuckSpeech for all that he's put him through and he very nearly pours mashed bananas on him so that the circus monkeys will take him away. Dil begins to shed TearsOfFear, and after Tommy looks into his reflection in a puddle, [[HeelRealization he is horrified with himself]]. He then holds Dil close to himself and apologizes before taking him under the tree away from the rain.
* ''WesternAnimation/SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs'': Snow White has fallen into a deep sleep because of a poisoned apple. The dwarfs, believing her to be dead, gather around her and [[EverybodyCries mourn over her]]. Then the prince from the beginning of the movie comes in and [[DudeShesLikeInAComa kisses her]], which [[DisneyDeath wakes her up]], and everyone celebrates.
* In the climax of ''WesternAnimation/ToyStory3'', Woody and his friends are thrown into an incinerator, and after desperately trying to get out of it in vain, they decide to hold hands together and accept their death, but miraculously, they got saved in extremis by the three little green men thanks a giant claw.
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[[folder:Films -- Live-Action]]
* Near the end of ''Film/BackToTheFuture'', Marty arrives too late at the parking mall to save Doc Brown after the latter's refusal to hear Marty warning him about his eventual fate back in 1955, and witnesses the terrorists shooting down his friend again. After the chase between the other Marty and the terrorists, he rushes to Doc's body, and breaks down in tears believing he lost him for good. But suddenly, the Doc blinks, slowly wakes up, Marty turns around and realizes he's still alive, the Doc then reveals that he's been wearing a bulletproof vest, and that he did read Marty's letter warning him about his death.
* ''Film/BeautyAndTheBeast2017'': The Beast seemingly dies of his injuries after Gaston shoots him [[RuleOfThree three times]], and this is followed by the castle objects losing their sentience. Then Agathe comes in, and the Beast becomes human again, bringing him back to life. This also resurrects all the objects and turns them back into humans, and they reunite with their families shortly afterwards.
* ''Film/IndianaJonesAndTheLastCrusade'': [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np4OojYGixI Indy goes over a cliff in a Nazi tank.]] His father, Marcus and Sallah are all looking over the cliff in horror and shock, completely missing that Indy made it out and is climbing back up, then joins them to see what all the fuss is about. Sadly Indy's just too late to hear Dr. Jones Sr. realize he'd never really spoken to his son.
* ''Film/{{Rags}}'': At the end of the film, we're treated to a somber scene of Charlie returning home from the Rags audition, crushed at the fact his evil stepbrother Andrew stole the role from him. This is all made worse when he discovers his family's restaurant is already decorated to celebrate Andrew's new record deal, causing him to [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere pack his bags and walk out for good]]. Then Kadee announces that she already knew Charlie was the real Rags and invites him on stage, seconds before he walks out the door, turning it into a happy ending.
* In ''Film/TheWitches1990'', it seems that we are headed for the [[Literature/TheWitches book]]'s BittersweetEnding where Luke stays a mouse. but is glad to [[TogetherInDeath die together with his grandmother]]. However, Susan Irvine appears [[spoiler:and turns him back into a human]].
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[[folder:Literature]]
* ''Series/SesameStreet'': In the book "It's Not Fair!", Bert and Ernie want to make a lemonade stand, but Ernie is no help and Bert ends up doing all the work. Everyone praises Ernie, [[RageBreakingPoint which gets Bert to snap]] and rant about how [[DudeWheresMyRespect he never gets any appreciation for his own work]]. He then [[RunningAwayToCry runs away sobbing]], causing everyone to feel horrible, [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone especially Ernie]]. To make up for it, Ernie uses the money from their stand to buy a dustpan and a brush for him. Bert is very grateful and has Ernie keep him company while he dusts the floors.
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[[folder:Live-Action TV]]
* ''Series/TheBrittasEmpire'': The episode "[[Recap/TheBrittasEmpireS4E1NotAGoodDay Not A Good Day]]" ends with the leisure centre being attacked and trashed by [[WarReenactors Roman War Reenactors]], leaving him to briefly go into a HeroicBSOD as a result. However, at that point, a poor single mother and her child come up to him and thank him for the lovely day they had thanks to deals and promotions that he had set up, which cheers him right back up and which ends the episode on a positive note.
* ''Series/DoctorWho'': In "[[Recap/DoctorWhoS5E1TheTombOfTheCybermen The Tomb of the Cybermen]]" the Doctor awakens to find his new companion Victoria who is clearly still very sad over her father's death at the hands of the Daleks in the previous serial. Comforting her, the Doctor assures her that her memories of him won't be always be sad, and explains to her the sheer wonder of their opportunity to travel all of time and space.
* ''Series/RedDwarf'': In ''[[Recap/RedDwarfThePromisedLand The Promised Land]]'', Rimmer is both forced to be connected to an AchillesPowerCord and to go into low-power mode. After this, he is reminded by The Cat that he is no longer really Rimmer and that he is just a computer that functions according to what the ''real'' Rimmer would have done. Rimmer [[IdentityBreakdown undergoes]] a HeroicBSOD as a result of this and (also believing that nobody likes him and he is just a waste of space), [[DrivenToSuicide decides to run down his power source]]. However, Lister is able to convince Rimmer that they do indeed need him, which leads to him plugging himself back in.
* ''Series/StarTrekDiscovery'': In one episode, Saru the alien is going through a biological process that [[MistakenForDying he thinks will kill him]]. He asks Michael Burnham to cut off his ganglia and euthanise him... but then the ganglia fall out on their own and Saru survives.
* In the ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'' episode "[[Recap/StarTrekTheNextGenerationS5E16Ethics Ethics]]", the doctors are trying to help Worf and at one point they think there's no hope and he's going to die but then he wakes up.
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[[folder:Puppet Shows]]
* ''Series/SesameStreet'': The song "Ballad of the Sad Cafe" is about some cowboys and cowgirls who come to the titular cafe when they're sad, which generally makes it a pretty gloomy song, especially because the cafe apparently doesn't even serve food! However, after the song, the cowboys and cowgirls cheer up and decide to go to a different cafe.
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[[folder:Theatre]]
* In ''Theatre/TheAbductionFromTheSeraglio'', whatever chance the heroes have of leaving Pasha Selim's palace peacefully vanishes after it turns out that TenorBoy Belmonte's father is Selim's bitterest enemy. The heroes prepare for execution and only hope to end up TogetherInDeath. Then, suddenly, Selim decides [[IfYouKillHimYouWillBeJustLikeHim he is not going to sink to his enemy's level]] by getting a BestServedCold revenge, and instead announces he is letting everybody go. Cue a celebratory chorus.
* In ''Theatre/MuchAdoAboutNothing'' Beatrice is mourning over her cousin Hero's failed marriage and the accusation of infidelity against her. Benedick finds her and promises to defend Hero's honor. In the process they confess their love for each other and embrace.
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[[folder:Video Games]]
* In ''VideoGame/BitLife'', sometimes badly sick characters can be cured out of the blue, after a visit to the doctor or even without one. It is [[ArtisticLicenseMedicine even possible]] to be cured of rabies.
* ''VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeonExplorers'':
** At the end of the main story, the partner breaks down crying on the beach over the RetGone hero... then after the credits, Dialga decides to bring the hero back, and they have a heartwarming reunion.
** In the Special Episode "In the Future of Darkness", Grovyle, Dusknoir, and Celebi begin to [[DisappearsIntoLight disappear into light]] due to being [[RetGone erased from existence]]. They bid each other farewell just as the sun rises for the first time and Grovyle and Celebi marvel over it before disappearing. Then they suddenly come back, and Dialga notes that it must have been some being higher than himself, and Grovyle calls out, thanking the Player and the Partner for bringing life back to their world.
* ''VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeonRescueTeam'': At the end of the main story, the Player DisappearsIntoLight so they can go back to the human world. They share a heartfelt goodbye with the Partner, and after the credits, we see the Partner sitting in front of their base as the townsfolk just stand there wistfully. Then the Player comes back and everyone gathers around them, overjoyed.
* The ending sequence of ''VideoGame/Rayman2'': after Rayman defeated [[BigBad Razorbead]], the latter decides to [[SelfDestructMechanism set his pirate ship to blow up]] in a last ditch effort to kill Rayman shortly before [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere escaping]]. This is followed by a sequence of Rayman's friends, believing he died in the explosion, mourning him around a pedestal with one of his shoes laying on it. But Rayman actually survived as he soon enters the scene, walking with a crutch, much to everyone's relief and joy.
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[[folder:Web Animation]]
* ''WebAnimation/HappyTreeFriends'': In "And the Kitchen Sink", Cub is buried up to his neck in the sand and it looks like he's [[OffWithHisHead been beheaded]], causing Pop to let out an anguished BigNo. Then Cub coughs, revealing that he's still alive, just [[HalfTheManHeUsedToBe without anything below the waist]]. The delighted Pop cuddles him.
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[[folder:Western Animation]]
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Bluey}}'':
** In "Butterflies", Bluey reluctantly leaves Bingo alone so she can hang out with Judo. [[ConscienceMakesYouGoBack She goes back to talk to Bingo]] and apologizes, but Bingo [[SilenceOfSadness doesn't say a word]]. Bluey [[TearsOfRemorse tears up]] and begins to sing the ladybug song that Bingo had sung early on. Bingo joins in and they sing it together, and this culminates in a hug between the two.
** In "Verandah Santa", Bluey gets some petty revenge on Socks for biting her by not leaving her any gifts when it's her turn to play Santa. Hurt, Socks runs outside and mopes by the lawn ornaments. Bandit and Chilli tell Bluey that being kind isn't just about getting Christmas gifts, it's just the right thing to do. As such, Bluey approaches Socks and apologizes. Socks licks her cheek and they hug each other.
* ''WesternAnimation/GarfieldSpecials'': In ''Garfield in Paradise'', Odie and Monkey [[AppeaseTheVolcanoGod drive a car into a volcano to stop it from erupting]]. Garfield is sad that he NeverGotToSayGoodbye to Odie and Owooda tosses a lei into the volcano, but then [[DisneyDeath Odie and Monkey crawl out unharmed]], so everyone cheers.
* In ''WesternAnimation/TheLoudHouse'' episode "[[Recap/TheLoudHouseS1E12AlongCameASisterChoreAndPeace Along Came a Sister]]", Frank the spider is thought to be dead twice and everyone is sad both times, but then the first time it turns out that what was thought to be Frank's corpse was a [[HairballHumor hairball Cliff coughed up]] and the second time, it turns out that one of the girls, Leni, saved Frank.
* ''WesternAnimation/MiscellaneousDisneyShorts'': In the short "The Ballad of Nessie", Nessie's search for someplace to stay has been all in vain and she's crossing the DespairEventHorizon. After spending much of the short TryingNotToCry, she [[CatharticCrying breaks down]] in OcularGushers for weeks on end. When she's done, she realizes that [[CryingARiver she has flooded the valley with her tears]], and in doing so, she has made herself a new home. It ends with the narrator [[AnAesop saying]] that ItsOkayToCry.
* ''WesternAnimation/MissSpidersSunnyPatchFriends'': In "Cry Buggie", Squirt is deeply distraught that he can't participate in a soccerberry game due to [[InjuredLimbEpisode having injured one of his legs]]. He decides not to cry because Dragon's told him that [[MenDontCry older bugs don't cry over anything]]. His parents console him and say that everyone can cry sometimes, and [[CatharticCrying he starts to sob]]. At that moment, a rainbow forms in the sky, and Squirt feels much better now that he's gotten it out of his system. He then comforts the equally-devastated Dragon.
* ''WesternAnimation/TheMrMenShow'': In "Surprises", Miss Sunshine's SurpriseParty has gone awry and the inside of her house is an utter mess. Miss Sunshine sees the state of her home and sadly asks if ''this'' is the surprise. Things immediately brighten when most of the other Mr. Men and Little Misses appear on a floating platform above her, yelling, "Surprise!!", much to her joy.
* ''WesternAnimation/ThePowerpuffGirls1998'':
** In "The Mane Event", Blossom is utterly humiliated and on the verge of tears after Buttercup and Bubbles accidentally give her a TraumaticHaircut. She sits in their room, moping alone. The Professor comes in and consoles her, saying that Townsville still needs her and that no matter how she looks, she should still do what's right. Her confidence restored, she goes back to defeat the giant FacelessEye that's been terrorizing the city.
** In "Knock It Off", Dick Hardly saps the Chemical X from the Powerpuff Girls, seemingly killing them in the process. His creations, the Powerpuff Girls Xtreme, [[MistreatmentInducedBetrayal turn against him for never showing them affection]] as the factory bursts into flames. The Professor clings to his fallen daughters, shedding ManlyTears, and [[SwissArmyTears this revives them]].
--->'''Bubbles''': What happened to Professor Dick and the other Powerpuff Girls?
--->'''Professor''': Well, old Dick may have gotten the formula right, but the one ingredient he forgot [[ThePowerOfLove was love]].
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Rugrats}}'':
** In "Bow Wow Wedding Vows", Tommy feels like Spike has forgotten about him when he keeps hanging out with Fifi, so he [[StepfordSmiler pretends to be happy about it for Spike's sake]]. After [[ArmorPiercingQuestion Chuckie asks him if he's really okay with this]], he can't keep the ruse up any longer and he [[CatharticCrying breaks down wailing]]. At that moment, Spike approaches Tommy, causing him to realize Spike hasn't forgotten about him. Spike takes the kids to the shed, revealing that Fifi's given birth to a litter of puppies, and everyone rejoices.
** In "Moving Away", Angelica hears that she may be moving away, so after the babies talk about how she indirectly caused them to become friends, she tearfully admits that [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold she really likes them deep down]], and [[EverybodyCries they all bawl]]. Drew comes in just then and reveals that they're not moving after all, and the elated babies hug Angelica (to her chagrin).
* ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'':
** In "[[Recap/TheSimpsonsS2E11OneFishTwoFishBlowfishBlueFish One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish]]", Homer believes he has 24 hours to live after eating a bad blowfish, and near the end, he seems to pass away in the middle of the night. Marge is devastated... but then she notices his drool is warm, which means he's alive.
** In the first episode of Season Two, "[[Recap/TheSimpsonsS2E1BartGetsAnF Bart Gets An 'F']]", Bart has been told that if he gets a failing grade on his upcoming test, he will be required to repeat the 4th grade. Bart actually cracks the books and studies, but [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome reality hits Bart like a brick]], and one Herculean effort does not make up for a lifetime of poor study habits. Bart gets an F. He breaks down crying, telling Mrs. Krabapple that he had really tried this time, and all she can do is try and comfort him. But then, just when it looks hopeless, Bart compares his loss to George Washington having to surrender to the French in 1754, an obscure bit of history. So impressed is Mrs. Krabapple about this applied knowledge, she gives him a bonus point on the test, which pushes him from an F to a D -, allowing him to pass.
* ''WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants'': In "[[Recap/SpongeBobSquarePantsS1E5PizzaDeliveryHomeSweetPineapple Home Sweet Pineapple]]", [=SpongeBob=] tearfully resigns himself to leaving Bikini Bottom with his parents due to his house's destruction, much to Patrick's sadness. But as he's about to ride off, a seed he unintentionally watered [[SwissArmyTears with his tears]] grows into a plant that drops a new pineapple home right where his old one used to be, meaning he doesn't have to move after all.
* In ''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse'', near the end of the episode "Off Colors" (Episode 3, Season 5), Lars dies from the [[MadeOfExplodium explosion]] caused by a [[AttackDrone Robonoid]] he was attempting to destroy to save Steven and the Off-Colors. After realizing he's dead, Steven starts to cry while holding Lars' body. Thanks to [[SwissArmyTears Steven's magical tears]], [[BackFromTheDead Lars comes back to life]].
* ''WesternAnimation/TheresGoodBoosTonight'':
** After several failed attempts to get animals to play with him, Casper begins to weep. Ferdie the fox kit comes by just then and feels bad for him, so he decides to become Casper's friend.
** A hunter shoots and kills Ferdie, leading Casper to sob over him and bury him. He sits by Ferdie's grave, still sobbing. Ferdie comes back as a ghost and nuzzles him. The surprised and overjoyed Casper laughs heartily as Ferdie licks him.
--->'''Narrator''': And so, Casper and Ferdie lived happily ever after.
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