
The Critic It stinks!
The Critic is an American prime time animated series created by writing partners Al Jean and Mike Reiss, who had previously worked as writers and showrunners on The Simpsons. The show follows the life of a 36-year-old film critic from New York named Jay Sherman, voiced by Jon Lovitz. 23 episodes were produced, first broadcast on ABC in 1994 and finishing its original run on Fox in 1995.
- Created By
Mike ReissAl Jean
- First Aired on
Jan 26, 1994
- Popularity: 16.5965
- 116 votes
- Networks
- (US)(US)
- Production
Gracie Films (US)Film Roman (US)Columbia Pictures Television (US)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
2 seaons till May 21, 1995
Last episode: I Can't Believe It's a Clip Show
Seasons & episodes
Total 2 seasons, 23 episodes

Specials
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Episode 1X-Men3 min
Jay talks about his rise and fall from fame and introduces his new make-up lady, Jennifer.
Episode 2Mission: Impossible 2, Gladiator, Gone in 60 Seconds3 min
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.
Episode 3Pokemon 2000, The Patriot3 min
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.
Episode 4Perfect Storm, Star Wars, Titanic, The Sixth Sense2 min
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.
Episode 5Out of Africa, Silence of the Lambs, On the Waterfront3 min
Jay reviews the Oscars.
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