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The Critic
Jay Sherman is a TV movie critic who is forced to review the most pathetic films which he always rates as "It stinks." In addition to the film parodies, the show also deals with his personal life: working for a tyrannical media mogul boss, his lovelife and his family.
- Created by:
- Mike Reiss, Al Jean
- Cast:
- Jon Lovitz, Christine Cavanaugh, Park Overall, Russi Taylor
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- ABC, FOX
Episode guide
Seasons
Specials
Episodes
Episode 1
X-Men
2000-12-12 · 3mJay talks about his rise and fall from fame and introduces his new make-up lady, Jennifer.
Current episodeEpisode 2
Mission: Impossible 2, Gladiator, Gone in 60 Seconds
2000-12-12 · 3mJay reviews the best movies from the year 2000 in a beach-themed studio (since all public beaches have banned Jay until he loses 20 pounds) and gets an unexpected visit from Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 3
Pokemon 2000, The Patriot
2001-01-30 · 3mJay pans The Patriot with special guest Pikachu (from the Pokémon video games, TV shows, and movies), whom he outs. All the while, Jay tries to prove to Jennifer he is nice enough to date.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 4
Perfect Storm, Star Wars, Titanic, The Sixth Sense
2001-01-30 · 2mJay finally lands a date with Jennifer. He takes her to L'ANE Riche (The Wealthy Jackass) where he talks about the movies he missed out on reviewing while unemployed.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 5
Out of Africa, Silence of the Lambs, On the Waterfront
2001-03-01 · 3mJay reviews the Oscars.
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Sleepy Hollow, Pulp Fiction
2001-04-28 · 4mJay discusses Sleepy Hollow and a spoof of Pulp Fiction with Jennifer at her apartment.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 7
Cast Away, The Legend of Bagger Vance
2001-05-15 · 3mJay takes a look at the best films of the year 2000, including Cast Away and The Legend of Bagger Vance.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 8
Harry Potter, Planet of the Apes
2001-05-22 · 5mJay visits the set of the Harry Potter film and takes a look at the Planet of the Apes remake. He also shows Jennifer his favorite spots in New York City. Later at her apartment, Jennifer introduces Jay to her many children and he asks the viewers' opinion of what he should do, showing gratefulness when they suggest that he have sex with her.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 9
Broadway
2001-05-22 · 3mSince he hasn't seen a good movie to review in months, Jay defuses Broadway bombs, such as "Copenhagen," "Tuesdays with Morrie: The Musical," "The Graduate" with Kathleen Turner as Mrs. Robinson (the role later played by Jon Lovitz), and "Death of a Seinfeld."
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 10
Pearl Harbor
2001-09-14 · 4mJay reviews Pearl Harbor and is mistaken for Shrek while waiting in line at the movies with Jennifer.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 11
Top Ten List
22mEpisode overview is not available yet.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 12
Creating The Critic
22mA retrospective of "The Critic" featuring interviews with creators and executive producers Mike Reiss & Al Jean.
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Trailer Parodies
22mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Animating the Critic Pt. 1
22mThe process of going from storyboard, to animatic, to final production.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 15
Animating the Critic Pt. 2
22mThe process of going from storyboard, to animatic, to final production.
Watch progress · Not trackedEpisode 16
Animating the Critic Pt. 3
22mThe process of going from storyboard, to animatic, to final production.
Watch progress · Not trackedCast
Jon Lovitz
Jay Sherman (voice)
Christine Cavanaugh
Marty Sherman (voice)
Park Overall
Alice Tompkins (voice)
Russi Taylor
Penny Tompkins (voice)
Charles Napier
Duke Phillips (voice)
Judith Ivey
Eleanor Sherman (voice)
Gerrit Graham
Franklin Sherman (voice)
Nancy Cartwright
Margo Sherman (voice)
Doris Grau
Doris Grossman (voice)
Maurice LaMarche
Jeremy Hawke (voice)
