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The Critic

7.319942 seasonsTV-PGTV SeriesAnimationComedyDrama

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.

ProducersNikki Vanzo·James L. Brooks

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Sherman, Woman and Child
Mar 5, 1995
E2
Siskel & Ebert & Jay & Alice
Mar 12, 1995
E3
Lady Hawke
Mar 19, 1995
E4
A Song for Margo
Mar 26, 1995
E5
From Chunk to Hunk
Apr 2, 1995
E6
All the Duke's Men
Apr 23, 1995
E7
Sherman of Arabia
Apr 30, 1995
E8
Frankie and Ellie Get Lost
May 7, 1995
E9
Dukerella
May 14, 1995
E10
I Can't Believe It's a Clip Show
May 21, 1995

Cast

JLJon Lovitz
Jon Lovitz
Jay Sherman (voice)
CCChristine Cavanaugh
Christine Cavanaugh
Marty Sherman (voice)
POPark Overall
Park Overall
Alice Tompkins (voice)
RTRussi Taylor
Russi Taylor
Penny Tompkins (voice)
CNCharles Napier
Charles Napier
Duke Phillips (voice)
JIJudith Ivey
Judith Ivey
Eleanor Sherman (voice)
GGGerrit Graham
Gerrit Graham
Franklin Sherman (voice)
NCNancy Cartwright
Nancy Cartwright
Margo Sherman (voice)
DG
Doris Grau
Doris Grossman (voice)
MLMaurice LaMarche
Maurice LaMarche
Jeremy Hawke (voice)
NJNick Jameson
Nick Jameson
Vlada Veramirovich (voice)

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The Critic — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Critic?

The Critic is streaming on The Roku Channel, Plex and Plex Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Critic on Netflix?

No, The Critic is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on The Roku Channel and Plex.

Is The Critic on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Critic isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on The Roku Channel and Plex instead.

Where can I watch The Critic for free?

The Critic is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and Plex in United States.

How many seasons are in The Critic?

The Critic has 2 seasons in total (23 episodes). The series concluded in 1995.

Are all episodes of The Critic out yet?

Yes — all 23 episodes across 2 seasons of The Critic are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of The Critic?

No — The Critic ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.