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The Critic

“It stinks!”

Jay Sherman is a TV movie critic who is forced to review the most pathetic films which he always rates as "It stinks." In addition to the film parodies, the show also deals with his personal life: working for a tyrannical media mogul boss, his lovelife and his family.

1994 7.3/10 community score 2 seasons · 23 episodes Ended
  • Animation
  • Comedy
  • Drama

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Where to watch in United States

5 platforms currently listed across all viewing options

Data checked 17 Oct 2026, 08:02 UTC

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  • Streaming providerHowdy Amazon ChannelNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable

Free with ads

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  • Streaming providerThe Roku ChannelNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerPlexNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerPlex ChannelNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable

Series schedule

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First aired
Seasons
2
Episodes
23
Status
Ended

Latest aired episode

S2 E10

I Can't Believe It's a Clip Show

Aired 22 min

Jay is hosting his 10th anniversary show held at Carnegie Hall where he showcases a number of movie clips from old episodes such as Jurassic Park 2, Every Which Way but Lucid, and Rabbi P.I. The show is later held hostage by a number of terrorists who threaten to blow the place up with a bomb tied to Jay's waist. Fortunately, everybody is eventually rescued by Milton Berle.

Next listed episode

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Season guide

Most recent seasons first

3 season entries

  • Season 2

    10 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 1

    13 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Specials

    16 episodes

    First episode aired

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