The Critic(1994)
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Overview
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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Season 1
13 episodes • 1994
Season 1
13 episodes • 1994
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilot | Jan 26, 1994 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Marty's First Date | Feb 2, 1994 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Dial 'M' For Mother | Feb 9, 1994 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Miserable | Feb 16, 1994 | 0.0 |
| 5 | A Little Deb Will Do You | Feb 23, 1994 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Eyes on the Prize | Mar 2, 1994 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Every Doris Has Her Day | Jun 1, 1994 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Marathon Mensch | Jun 8, 1994 | 0.0 |
| 9 | L.A. Jay | Jun 22, 1994 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Dr. Jay | Jun 29, 1994 | 0.0 |
| 11 | A Day at the Races and a Night at the Opera | Jul 6, 1994 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Uneasy Rider | Jul 13, 1994 | 0.0 |
| 13 | A Pig Boy and His Dog | Jul 20, 1994 | 0.0 |
Season 2
10 episodes • 1995
Season 2
10 episodes • 1995
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherman, Woman and Child | Mar 5, 1995 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Siskel & Ebert & Jay & Alice | Mar 12, 1995 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Lady Hawke | Mar 19, 1995 | 0.0 |
| 4 | A Song for Margo | Mar 26, 1995 | 0.0 |
| 5 | From Chunk to Hunk | Apr 2, 1995 | 0.0 |
| 6 | All the Duke's Men | Apr 23, 1995 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Sherman of Arabia | Apr 30, 1995 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Frankie and Ellie Get Lost | May 7, 1995 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Dukerella | May 14, 1995 | 0.0 |
| 10 | I Can't Believe It's a Clip Show | May 21, 1995 | 0.0 |
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