Back in 1977 - when there were only 3 networks - the series “Roots” had such a large share of viewers each night it was on, the water companies had to hire extra personnel to handle the load during each commercial break.
Season 2 (I think) of Prison Break, in the Panamanian prison, SENA, Michael (Wentworth Miller) blew out the obstruction in the prison plumbing, thus earning himself respect from the “head honcho” there. And made the water flow.
What a great series that was.