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.

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Animation
Comedy
Drama
Created By

Mike ReissAl Jean

First Aired on

Jan 26, 1994

2 seaons till May 21, 1995

Popularity: 16.5965
116 votes
Networks
(US)
(US)
Production

Gracie Films (US)Film Roman (US)Columbia Pictures Television (US)

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: I Can't Believe It's a Clip Show

Seasons & episodes

Total 2 seasons, 23 episodes

Specials

Aired

16 Episodes
  • 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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