The Critic
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25 episodes
1. Pilot
1. Pilot
An acerbic New York film critic leads a miserable existence. Animated.
23min
Jan 25, 1994
2. Marty's First Date
2. Marty's First Date
Jay gives his son, Marty, some tips on how to romance a girl, but his advice backfires. Voices by Jon Lovitz and Christine Cavanaugh.
23min
Feb 1, 1994
3. Dial `M' for Mother
3. Dial `M' for Mother
Jay makes an attempt to appear congenial when he goes on Geraldo Rivera's talk show with his mother. Voices by Jon Lovitz and Geraldo Rivera.
24min
Feb 8, 1994
4. Miserable
4. Miserable
Jay falls for a projectionist, not realizing she is a deranged fan committed to making him her prisoner.
23min
Feb 15, 1994
5. A Little Deb Will Do You
5. A Little Deb Will Do You
When Jay brings his sister to her debutante ball, he meets a sultry mystery debutante. Voices by Jon Lovitz and Tress MacNeille.
23min
Feb 22, 1994
6. Eyes on the Prize
6. Eyes on the Prize
Jay is determined to win the Pulitzer Prize when it appears his career is on the skids. Voices by Jon Lovitz and Charles Napier.
23min
Mar 1, 1994
7. Every Doris Has Her Day
7. Every Doris Has Her Day
When Jay begins to see his makeup person socially, he believes she may be his mother. Voices by Jon Lovitz and Doris Grau.
23min
May 31, 1994
8. Marathon Mensch
8. Marathon Mensch
Jay decides to enter the New York Marathon as a way to reassert his manhood. Voices by Jon Lovitz and Christine Cavanaugh.
23min
Jun 7, 1994
9. L.A. Jay
9. L.A. Jay
Jay experiences the high and low points of the entertainment industry.
23min
Jun 21, 1994
10. Dr. Jay
10. Dr. Jay
Jay tries to find a cure for his boss's rare disease. Voice of Jon Lovitz.
23min
Jun 28, 1994
11. A Day at the Races and a Night at the Opera
11. A Day at the Races and a Night at the Opera
When Marty is humiliated, Jay tries to find an activity at which his son can excel. Voice of Jon Lovitz.
23min
Jul 5, 1994
12. Uneasy Rider
12. Uneasy Rider
Jay becomes frustrated and quits his job to pursue a career in trucking.
23min
Jul 12, 1994
13. A Pig-Boy and His Dog
13. A Pig-Boy and His Dog
Eleanor uses Jay as a model for her book's lead character, a pig.
23min
Jul 19, 1994
101. Pilot
101. Pilot
Jay begins dating a beautiful actress.
23min
Jan 25, 1994
102. Miserable
102. Miserable
Jay goes on a talk show with his mother.
23min
Feb 15, 1994
103. Marty's First Date
103. Marty's First Date
At a screening, Jay falls for a lovely young projectionist, not realizing she is actually an obsessed fan, determined to make him her personal prisoner.
24min
Feb 1, 1994
104. Dial M For Mother
104. Dial M For Mother
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.
23min
Feb 8, 1994
105. A Little Deb Will Do You
105. A Little Deb Will Do You
Eleanor is determined to have her daughter, Margo, attend the annual Debutantes Ball as it is a tradition in her family. When Margo is reluctantly forced into it, Jay decides to accompany her.
23min
Feb 22, 1994
106. Eyes On The Prize
106. Eyes On The Prize
Poor ratings cost Jay his show.
23min
Mar 1, 1994
107. Every Doris Has Her Day
107. Every Doris Has Her Day
Jay thinks his date may be his real mom.
23min
May 31, 1994
108. Marathon Mensch
108. Marathon Mensch
Jay is forced to prove his manhood.
23min
Jun 7, 1994
109. L.A. Jay
109. L.A. Jay
Jay is offered to write the screenplay for a new movie, 'Ghostchasers III' so he takes a break from his show to go to L.A. to write the new movie and experience Hollywood life but the movie producer isn't satisfied with Jay's script.
23min
Jun 21, 1994
110. Dr. Jay
110. Dr. Jay
Duke is diagnosed with a terminal illness.
23min
Jun 28, 1994
111. A Day At The Races And A Night At The Opera
111. A Day At The Races And A Night At The Opera
Jay helps with Marty's inferiority complex.
23min
Jul 5, 1994
