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The Critic

Specials 2000 - 2001
TV-PG

  • 2000-12-13T02:00:00Z on FOX
  • 22m
  • 33m (10 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Animation, Comedy, Drama
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.

16 episodes

2000-12-13T02:00:00Z

Special 1 X-Men

Special 1 X-Men

  • 2000-12-13T02:00:00Z3m

Jay talks about his rise and fall from fame and introduces his new make-up lady, Jennifer.

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.

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.

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.

Jay discusses Sleepy Hollow and a spoof of Pulp Fiction with Jennifer at her apartment.

Jay takes a look at the best films of the year 2000, including Cast Away and The Legend of Bagger Vance.

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.

2001-05-23T01:00:00Z

Special 9 Broadway

Special 9 Broadway

  • 2001-05-23T01:00:00Z3m

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."

2001-09-15T01:00:00Z

Special 10 Pearl Harbor

Special 10 Pearl Harbor

  • 2001-09-15T01:00:00Z4m

Jay reviews Pearl Harbor and is mistaken for Shrek while waiting in line at the movies with Jennifer.

A retrospective of "The Critic" featuring interviews with creators and executive producers Mike Reiss & Al Jean.

The process of going from storyboard, to animatic, to final production.

The process of going from storyboard, to animatic, to final production.

The process of going from storyboard, to animatic, to final production.

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