The Critic

Overview

The Critic is an American prime time animated series created by writing partners Al Jean and Mike Reiss, who had previously worked as writers and showrunners on The Simpsons. The show follows the life of a 36-year-old film critic from New York named Jay Sherman, voiced by Jon Lovitz. 23 episodes were produced, first broadcast on ABC in 1994 and finishing its original run on Fox in 1995.

Seasons

Specials

16 episodes

Season 1

13 episodes

Season 2

10 episodes

Cast

Jon Lovitz

Jay Sherman (voice)

Christine Cavanaugh

Marty Sherman (voice)

Park Overall

Alice Tompkins (voice)

Russi Taylor

Penny Tompkins (voice)

Charles Napier

Duke Phillips (voice)

Judith Ivey

Eleanor Sherman (voice)

Gerrit Graham

Franklin Sherman (voice)

Nancy Cartwright

Margo Sherman (voice)

Doris Grau

Doris Grossman (voice)

Maurice LaMarche

Jeremy Hawke (voice)