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 3 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2000 - 2001
Episode 1
X-Men
Tue, Feb 1, 2000 4 mins
Jay explains that he is making a comeback on the Internet after being kicked off network television.
Episode 2
Mission: Impossible 2, Gladiator, Gone in 60 Seconds
Thu, Aug 20, 2026 4 mins
Jay's review of summer movies focuses on "Mission: Impossible II," and Arnold Schwarzenegger stops by to demand that Jay say something nice about his movies.
Episode 3
Pokemon 2000, The Patriot
Mon, Jan 1, 2001 4 mins
Jay attempts to present a nicer side of himself on his show in hopes of persuading Jennifer the makeup woman to go out with him.
Episode 4
Perfect Storm, Star Wars, Titanic, The Sixth Sense
Tue, Jan 30, 2001 3 mins
Jay takes Jennifer to his favorite restaurant.
Episode 5
Out of Africa, Silence Of The Lambs, On the Waterfront
Thu, Mar 1, 2001 4 mins
Jay does a "Coming Attractions" episode dedicated to the Academy Awards.
Episode 6
Sleepy Hollow, Pulp Fiction
Sat, Apr 28, 2001 3 mins
Jay's date with Jennifer goes awry.
Episode 7
Cast Away, The Legend of Bagger Vance
Tue, May 15, 2001 3 mins
Jay discusses his favorite movies of the year 2000.
Episode 8
Harry Potter, Planet of the Apes
Tue, May 22, 2001 4 mins
Jay discusses upcoming film releases and has a romantic date with Jennifer.
Episode 9
Broadway
Wed, Jun 20, 2001 3 mins
Because he hasn't seen any films worth reviewing recently, Jay does an episode about Broadway shows.
Episode 10
Pearl Harbor
Fri, Sep 14, 2001 4 mins
Jay discusses the summer movies of 2001 and gets mistaken for Shrek.
