The Critic
Jay Sherman is an overweight and somewhat snobbish New York TV movie critic who is forced to review the most pathetic films to which is he always says, "It stinks." In addition to the film parodies, the show also deals with his professional life working for his tyrannical media mogul boss and his personal life with his friends and family. In a world that seems determined to snub him both in the asinine arts he has to endure and his own difficult relationships, Jay gets along as best he can, while enjoying life's bright spots.
- Metascore78
- 1994-2001
- 3 seasons
- Columbia TriStar Domestic Television
- Animation, Comedy, Drama, Talk & Interview
- TV-14
Jay Sherman is an overweight and somewhat snobbish New York TV movie critic who is forced to review the most pathetic films to which is he always says, "It stinks." In addition to the film parodies, the show also deals with his professional life working for his tyrannical media mogul boss and his personal life with his friends and family. In a world that seems determined to snub him both in the asinine arts he has to endure and his own difficult relationships, Jay gets along as best he can, while enjoying life's bright spots.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1994
Episode 1
The Pilot
Wed, Jan 26, 1994 24 mins
A beautiful actress falls in love with Jay, but he worries that she just wants a good review for her latest film.
Episode 2
Marty's First Date
Wed, Feb 2, 1994 24 mins
Jay chaperones Marty's first date, but when the girl returns to her home country, Marty decides to follow her.
Episode 3
Dial 'M' for Mother
Wed, Feb 9, 1994 23 mins
As part of an effort to make Jay more likable, Geraldo Rivera interviews Jay and Eleanor, but a confrontation during the interview only makes the situation worse.
Episode 4
Miserable
Wed, Feb 16, 1994 23 mins
Jay's romance with a projectionist goes bad after she ties him to a bed and plans to kill him.
Episode 5
A Little Deb Will Do You
Wed, Feb 23, 1994 24 mins
Eleanor forces Margo to attend a débutante ball, to which Jay accompanies her; meanwhile, Jay's show is losing viewers to a children's show called "Humphrey the Hippo."
Episode 6
Eyes on the Prize
Wed, Mar 2, 1994 23 mins
After Jay gets fired due to low ratings, his goal is to rebuild his career by winning a second Pulitzer Prize.
Episode 7
Every Doris Has Her Day
Wed, Jun 1, 1994 23 mins
Jay becomes friends with Doris the makeup lady and eventually comes to believe that she is his birth mother.
Episode 8
Marathon Mensch
Wed, Jun 8, 1994 23 mins
After being mocked for his poor physical condition, Jay decides to run the New York Marathon to prove he is a man.
Episode 9
L.A. Jay
Wed, Jun 22, 1994 23 mins
After writing a screenplay, Jay takes leave from his job and moves to Hollywood, where he is hired to write a sequel to a movie he hated.
Episode 10
Dr. Jay
Wed, Jun 29, 1994 23 mins
Duke wants to give up on life after learning he has only four years to live, but Jay tries to find a cure for his ailment.
Episode 11
A Day at the Races and a Night at the Opera
Wed, Jul 6, 1994 23 mins
Jay tries to help Marty find something he is good at, and Duke promises viewers $100 each if Jay can't make them laugh.
Episode 12
Uneasy Rider
Wed, Jul 13, 1994 23 mins
Jay quits his job as a critic and becomes a truck driver.
Episode 13
A Pig Boy and His Dog
Wed, Jul 20, 1994 23 mins
Eleanor writes a children's book whose main character is based on Jay.