Mike Reiss
Director
The Critic (1994)
Specials
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.
Released Jan. 26, 1994
Episode 22 min
10+
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama
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Watch Providers: Tubi TV, The Roku Channel, Plex, Plex Channel
Production Companies: Gracie Films, Film Roman, Columbia Pictures Television
Network: ABC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S0E12 - Creating The Critic
A retrospective of "The Critic" featuring interviews with creators and executive producers Mike Reiss & Al Jean.
S0E11 - Top Ten List
S0E13 - Trailer Parodies
S0E1 - X-Men
Jay talks about his rise and fall from fame and introduces his new make-up lady, Jennifer.
Dec. 12, 2000, midnight
S0E14 - Animating the Critic Pt. 1
The process of going from storyboard, to animatic, to final production.
S0E15 - Animating the Critic Pt. 2
The process of going from storyboard, to animatic, to final production.
S0E16 - Animating the Critic Pt. 3
The process of going from storyboard, to animatic, to final production.
S0E2 - Mission: Impossible 2, Gladiator, Gone in 60 Seconds
Jay 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.
Dec. 12, 2000, midnight
S0E3 - Pokemon 2000, The Patriot
Jay 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.
Jan. 30, 2001, midnight
S0E4 - Perfect Storm, Star Wars, Titanic, The Sixth Sense
Jay 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.
Jan. 30, 2001, midnight
S0E5 - Out of Africa, Silence of the Lambs, On the Waterfront
Jay reviews the Oscars.
March 1, 2001, midnight
S0E6 - Sleepy Hollow, Pulp Fiction
Jay discusses Sleepy Hollow and a spoof of Pulp Fiction with Jennifer at her apartment.
April 28, 2001, midnight
S0E7 - Cast Away, The Legend of Bagger Vance
Jay takes a look at the best films of the year 2000, including Cast Away and The Legend of Bagger Vance.
May 15, 2001, midnight
S0E8 - Harry Potter, Planet of the Apes
Jay 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.
May 22, 2001, midnight
S0E9 - Broadway
Since 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."
May 22, 2001, midnight
S0E10 - Pearl Harbor
Jay reviews Pearl Harbor and is mistaken for Shrek while waiting in line at the movies with Jennifer.
Sept. 14, 2001, midnight
Network: ABC
Episode Runtime: 22 min.
Season Runtime: 506 min.
Released: Jan. 26, 1994
Last Air Date: May 21, 1995, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-PG / 10+
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