The Critic
Overview
Created by Al Jean and Mike Reiss, known for their work on The Simpsons, this animated series centers on Jay Sherman, a 36-year-old film critic navigating the ups and downs of his career in New York City. Voiced by Jon Lovitz, Jay’s sharp wit and humorous observations about the film industry provide a unique lens on both cinema and life. Originally airing on ABC in 1994, The Critic ran for 23 episodes before concluding its run on Fox in 1995, earning a cult following for its clever satire and memorable characters.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
Film critic Jay Sherman finds himself smitten with actress Valerie Fox. However, his family and friends are concerned that Valerie might be leveraging...
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2
Marty's First Date
Marty brings his friend Jay to career day at school, where he finds himself infatuated with a Cuban girl named Carmen. After they go on a date, Carmen...
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3
Dial 'M' For Mother
Jay is deemed one of the least liked individuals on the planet, even ranking lower than Adolf Hitler. In an effort to boost the show's appeal, Duke tr...
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4
Miserable
Title: Captivated Plot: Feeling out of place in a city where all his friends are settling down, Jay grows increasingly despondent about his single st...
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5
A Little Deb Will Do You
Eleanor is resolute about having her daughter, Margo, participate in the family tradition of the annual debutante ball. Although Margo is hesitant, sh...
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6
Eyes on the Prize
Title: Chasing Glory Plot: Jay marks the milestone of his 1000th episode, but the celebration falls flat as viewership declines. Desperate to improve...
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7
Every Doris Has Her Day
After attending a musical version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Jay develops a friendship with his makeup artist, Doris. As they bond, he begins to ...
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8
Marathon Mensch
During Jay’s live show, disaster strikes when a fire breaks out in the studio, causing him to pass out. Doris comes to his aid, pulling him from the...
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9
L.A. Jay
Jay receives an exciting opportunity to pen the screenplay for Ghostchasers III, prompting him to pause his show and head to Los Angeles for a taste o...
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10
Dr. Jay
Jay's boss, Duke, has created a new gadget called "Phillips-o-Vision," designed to enhance movies and make them more appealing. Jay is repulsed by thi...
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11
A Day at the Races and a Night at the Opera
After Marty doesn't succeed at his school field day, he feels downcast, prompting Jay to step in and boost his self-esteem. Jay encourages Marty to ex...
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12
Uneasy Rider
After turning down the opportunity to promote chewing tobacco on his program, Jay decides to leave his job and take up a new career as a truck driver.
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13
A Pig Boy and His Dog
In the thirteenth episode of The Critic, titled "A Pig-Boy and His Dog," the story unfolds as our protagonist navigates the ups and downs of his uniqu...
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Sherman, Woman and Child
Jay’s ratings are struggling, and with Duke considering firing him, he’s feeling down. Things take a turn for the better when he meets Alice and h...
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2
Siskel & Ebert & Jay & Alice
Following Jay's presence at the Academy Awards, Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert decide to part ways. In their quest for a new partner, both of them seek t...
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3
Lady Hawke
When Olivia Newton Hawke, Jeremy Hawke's sister, comes to New York, Jay finds himself captivated by her charm. This newfound attraction creates tensio...
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4
A Song for Margo
Margo’s life takes a turn when her new neighbor, Johnny Wrath, the charismatic frontman of the band "Nuns in a Blender," moves in next door. She qui...
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5
From Chunk to Hunk
Jay and Marty start to feel a bit out of shape, prompting them to sign up for a weight loss camp. Marty experiences significant weight loss, boosting ...
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6
All the Duke's Men
After Jay assists Marty in his campaign for class president, Duke approaches him with a grander ambition: he wants Jay’s help to run for President o...
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7
Sherman of Arabia
During Marty's sleepover, Jay is invited to share his tale about his experience during the Gulf War. He recounts his time at an Iraqi film festival, w...
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8
Frankie and Ellie Get Lost
Franklin and Eleanor mark their 40th anniversary with a vacation, but their plans take a disastrous turn when their plane crashes, leaving them strand...
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9
Dukerella
Alice feels uneasy about the visit from her sister, Miranda, who has come to New York in search of a job. She starts working at "Mattress in an Hour,"...
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10
I Can't Believe It's a Clip Show
Jay is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his show at Carnegie Hall, featuring a selection of memorable movie clips from past episodes like Jurassic ...
