The Critic

·1994 ·2 Seasons ·Animation ·Comedy ·Drama

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.

Play Similars

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1 Season 1 13 ep
1
Pilot
Pilot
1994-01-26
2
Marty's First Date
Marty's First Date
1994-02-02
3
Dial 'M' For Mother
Dial 'M' For Mother
1994-02-09
4
Miserable
Miserable
1994-02-16
5
A Little Deb Will Do You
A Little Deb Will Do You
1994-02-23
6
Eyes on the Prize
Eyes on the Prize
1994-03-02
7
Every Doris Has Her Day
Every Doris Has Her Day
1994-06-01
8
Marathon Mensch
Marathon Mensch
1994-06-08
9
L.A. Jay
L.A. Jay
1994-06-22
10
Dr. Jay
Dr. Jay
1994-06-29
11
A Day at the Races and a Night at the Opera
A Day at the Races and a Night at the Opera
1994-07-06
12
Uneasy Rider
Uneasy Rider
1994-07-13
13
A Pig Boy and His Dog
A Pig Boy and His Dog
1994-07-20
1
Sherman, Woman and Child
Sherman, Woman and Child
1995-03-05
2
Siskel & Ebert & Jay & Alice
Siskel & Ebert & Jay & Alice
1995-03-12
3
Lady Hawke
Lady Hawke
1995-03-19
4
A Song for Margo
A Song for Margo
1995-03-26
5
From Chunk to Hunk
From Chunk to Hunk
1995-04-02
6
All the Duke's Men
All the Duke's Men
1995-04-23
7
Sherman of Arabia
Sherman of Arabia
1995-04-30
8
Frankie and Ellie Get Lost
Frankie and Ellie Get Lost
1995-05-07
9
Dukerella
Dukerella
1995-05-14
10
I Can't Believe It's a Clip Show
I Can't Believe It's a Clip Show
1995-05-21

Actors

Jon Lovitz
Jon Lovitz
Acting
Christine Cavanaugh
Christine Cavanaugh
Acting
Park Overall
Park Overall
Acting
Russi Taylor
Russi Taylor
Acting
Charles Napier
Charles Napier
Acting
Judith Ivey
Judith Ivey
Acting
Gerrit Graham
Gerrit Graham
Acting
Nancy Cartwright
Nancy Cartwright
Acting
Doris Grau
Doris Grau
Acting
Maurice LaMarche
Maurice LaMarche
Acting
Nick Jameson
Nick Jameson
Acting

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