Most shows run on the Laws of Cartoon Dynamics
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartoon...rtoon_Dynamics, so I wouldn't really begrudge them for lack of serious injuries or death and dying or mention of them for that matter.
As for the remainders there are a few shows out there that flirt with death and make mention of it. Or if not show things of such a graphic nature that the mere absence of the utterance of such words is negligible at best.
Sorry for the dissenting tone. Despite this being a spectacular episode, I failed to see it as a real milestone in the realm of cartoon censorship.
One thing is bothering me though, do you think she fed the captives? I mean I'd get pretty hungry being bound and gagged in a closet.