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The Critic

A film critic from New York reviews movies he's not fond of for a living.

Jay Sherman, a New York TV movie critic, reviews terrible films, often saying "It stinks." The show combines film parodies with his professional and personal life, working for a demanding boss and navigating relationships.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Pilot

1. The Pilot

Aired: Jan 26, 1994

A beautiful actress falls in love with Jay, but he worries that she just want...

Episode 2 Marty's First Date

2. Marty's First Date

Aired: Feb 2, 1994

Jay chaperones Marty's first date, but when the girl returns to her home coun...

Episode 3 Dial 'M' for Mother

3. Dial 'M' for Mother

Aired: Feb 16, 1994

As part of an effort to make Jay more likable, Geraldo Rivera interviews Jay ...

Episode 4 Miserable

4. Miserable

Aired: Feb 16, 1994

Jay's romance with a projectionist goes bad after she ties him to a bed and p...

Episode 6 Eyes on the Prize

6. Eyes on the Prize

Aired: Mar 2, 1994

After Jay gets fired due to low ratings, his goal is to rebuild his career by...

Episode 8 Marathon Mensch

8. Marathon Mensch

Aired: Jun 8, 1994

After being mocked for his poor physical condition, Jay decides to run the Ne...

Episode 9 L.A. Jay

9. L.A. Jay

Aired: Jun 22, 1994

After writing a screenplay, Jay takes leave from his job and moves to Hollywo...

Episode 10 Dr. Jay

10. Dr. Jay

Aired: Jun 29, 1994

Duke wants to give up on life after learning he has only four years to live, ...

Episode 12 Uneasy Rider

12. Uneasy Rider

Aired: Jul 13, 1994

Jay quits his job as a critic and becomes a truck driver.

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Info about The Critic

Seasons: 2

Current Status: Ended

Network: ABC

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Animation, Romance, Talk-Show