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Follows
Kung Fu: Pilot (1972)
Followed by
Kung Fu: The Movie (1986)
Referenced in
Sanford and Son: A House Is Not a Pool Room (1973)
Fred says he fought the burglars just like that guy on this television program.
Fred says he fought the burglars just like that guy on this television program.
El televisor (1974)
The Muppets Valentine Show (1974)
Kermit says, "I never missed an episode of 'Kung Fu.'"
Kermit says, "I never missed an episode of 'Kung Fu.'"
Sanford and Son: Home Sweet Home (1974)
Fred claims to know kung fu, adding that he never misses an episode of this series.
Fred claims to know kung fu, adding that he never misses an episode of this series.
Una abuelita de antes de la guerra (1975)
Mentioned by Pirri.
Mentioned by Pirri.
The Karate Kid (1984)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Million Eyes of Sumuru (1989)
Servo: "Snatch the pebble from my hand."
Servo: "Snatch the pebble from my hand."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Women of the Prehistoric Planet (1990)
referenced as part of Joel & the Bots' comments
referenced as part of Joel & the Bots' comments
Acropolis Now: Carmen I'm Too Bizet (1990)
Jim talks about this show.
Jim talks about this show.
Acropolis Now: Shakespeare Was a Greek (1990)
Jim impersonates Kung Fu.
Jim impersonates Kung Fu.
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures: A Job, a Job, My Kingdom for a Job (1990)
Bill says, "I think I saw this on an old episode of 'Kung Fu.'"
Bill says, "I think I saw this on an old episode of 'Kung Fu.'"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Unearthly (1991)
Joel: John Carradine, that was Kung-Fu right?
Joel: John Carradine, that was Kung-Fu right?
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)
Bruce and Bill are thinking of a script for this future project.
Bruce and Bill are thinking of a script for this future project.
The Day My Parents Ran Away (1993)
In class, Leo answers a question with "that old, blind guy from 'Kung Fu.'"
In class, Leo answers a question with "that old, blind guy from 'Kung Fu.'"
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Towards the end, Jules says he'll "walk the earth" like Caine.
Towards the end, Jules says he'll "walk the earth" like Caine.
Freddy Pharkas, Frontier Pharmacist (1994)
In Chester Field's store there is a wanted poster of Kwai Chang Caine alias "The Grasshopper".
In Chester Field's store there is a wanted poster of Kwai Chang Caine alias "The Grasshopper".
Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview (1994)
Bruce talks of the pre-production stage of the show
Bruce talks of the pre-production stage of the show
Bandwagon (1996)
D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996)
The Glimmer Man (1996)
Eddie Izzard: Glorious (1997)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Mole People (1997)
Crow: Kwai Chang Caine's last journey.
Crow: Kwai Chang Caine's last journey.
Plump Fiction (1997)
"What are you gonna do? Walk the earth?"
"What are you gonna do? Walk the earth?"
One Eight Seven (1997)
Trevor calls a student "Grasshopper" who is playing his flute
Trevor calls a student "Grasshopper" who is playing his flute
Law & Order: Castoff (1998)
Mentioned during the trial as an example of violent television
Mentioned during the trial as an example of violent television
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Werewolf (1998)
Tom: "And now, back to 'Kung Fu.'"
Tom: "And now, back to 'Kung Fu.'"
Free Enterprise (1998)
At First Sight (1999)
My Favorite Martian (1999)
Toy Story 2 (1999)
Stargate SG-1: Maternal Instinct (2000)
O'Neil tells Jackson to "Slow down, grasshopper".
O'Neil tells Jackson to "Slow down, grasshopper".
That '70s Show: Cat Fight Club (2000)
Hyde calls Jackie "small grasshopper" while he teaches her how to be zen. Similiar to the teacher of the young Cain on Kung Fu.
Hyde calls Jackie "small grasshopper" while he teaches her how to be zen. Similiar to the teacher of the young Cain on Kung Fu.
I'm the One That I Want (2000)
Meet the Parents (2000)
Just Shoot Me!: Brandi, You're a Fine Girl (2000)
Dennis and Burt share a photo of 'David Carradine (I)' from this show.
Dennis and Burt share a photo of 'David Carradine (I)' from this show.
Wet Hot American Summer (2001)
Grab the pebble from my hand
Grab the pebble from my hand
Max Payne (2001)
WarCraft III: Reign of Chaos (2002)
The West Wing: Election Night (2002)
Sam calls Will "Grasshopper" whilst doing an impression of Master Po.
Sam calls Will "Grasshopper" whilst doing an impression of Master Po.
The Shape of Things (2003)
Charlie Rose: Quentin Tarantino 2003 (2003)
Show is talked about.
Show is talked about.
From Grasshopper to Caine: The Making of 'Kung Fu' (2003)
This is a 'making of' documentary about the referenced work
This is a 'making of' documentary about the referenced work
The Office: Pilot (2005)
Michael calls himself the Master and Jim 'Grasshopper'
Michael calls himself the Master and Jim 'Grasshopper'
Kicking & Screaming (2005)
Two Tickets to Paradise (2006)
someone is called "grasshopper"
someone is called "grasshopper"
Malcolm in the Middle: Cattle Court (2006)
mentioned by Craig
mentioned by Craig
The Wire: Refugees (2006)
"Soft eyes, Grasshopper."
"Soft eyes, Grasshopper."
Warriors of Terra (2006)
"It's like Caine from Kung Fu."
"It's like Caine from Kung Fu."
Hot Fuzz (2007)
The preist calls Nicholas "Grasshopper", the nickname for Kwai Chang Caine.
The preist calls Nicholas "Grasshopper", the nickname for Kwai Chang Caine.
Drive Thru (2007)
person referred to as "Grasshopper"
person referred to as "Grasshopper"
The Hammer (2007)
Jerry calls someone "grasshopper"
Jerry calls someone "grasshopper"
Weeds: Grasshopper (2007)
someone is called Grasshopper
someone is called Grasshopper
Big Stan (2007)
'David Carradine (I)' as The Master trains Stan in self defence
'David Carradine (I)' as The Master trains Stan in self defence
Never Back Down (2008)
"Your 'grasshopper' speech."
"Your 'grasshopper' speech."
The Sensei (2008)
Character says that television show "Kung Fu" is what generated interest in Martial Arts in the USA.
Character says that television show "Kung Fu" is what generated interest in Martial Arts in the USA.
Life: Find Your Happy Place (2008)
Captain Tidwell refers to Crews as Kung Fu.
Captain Tidwell refers to Crews as Kung Fu.
Californication: No Way to Treat a Lady (2008)
people are called "grasshoppers"
people are called "grasshoppers"
Hellbinders (2009)
"Still walking the earth after all this time, huh Cain?"
"Still walking the earth after all this time, huh Cain?"
Supernatural: Free to Be You and Me (2009)
When Sam is working at the bar, a fellow employee refers to him as Kung Fu.
When Sam is working at the bar, a fellow employee refers to him as Kung Fu.
Castle: Vampire Weekend (2009)
Castle tells his daughter, "I have taught you well, Grasshopper."
Castle tells his daughter, "I have taught you well, Grasshopper."
Chuck: Chuck Versus the Pink Slip (2010)
Casey calls Chuck "grasshopper" and says he has much to learn.
Casey calls Chuck "grasshopper" and says he has much to learn.
Jeopardy!: Episode #26.136 (2010)
Alex Trebek imitates Master Po in pronouncing "grasshopper" on a $1,200 clue in the category "Breaking the Phonics Rules"
Alex Trebek imitates Master Po in pronouncing "grasshopper" on a $1,200 clue in the category "Breaking the Phonics Rules"
Penn & Teller: Bullshit!: Martial Arts (2010)
Penn mentions TV series.
Penn mentions TV series.
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson: Episode #6.183 (2010)
Craig mentions the beginning of the old TV-Series "Kung Fu" while talking to Rebecca Mader.
Craig mentions the beginning of the old TV-Series "Kung Fu" while talking to Rebecca Mader.
Two and a Half Men: A Pudding-Filled Cactus (2010)
Charlie greets Alan as 'Grasshopper' with an oriental bow.
Charlie greets Alan as 'Grasshopper' with an oriental bow.
White Collar: Power Play (2011)
Mozzie tells Peter to "try to take the pebble from my palm."
Mozzie tells Peter to "try to take the pebble from my palm."
The Pool Boys (2011)
mentioned by Alex
mentioned by Alex
Revenge: Betrayal (2011)
"Watch and learn, Grasshopper."
"Watch and learn, Grasshopper."
Supernatural: Adventures in Babysitting (2012)
Frank calls Dean "Grasshopper"
Frank calls Dean "Grasshopper"
House of Lies: Mini-Mogul (2012)
"Grasshopper"
"Grasshopper"
Featured in
American Flyers (1985)
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)
Bruce and his wife are watching it.
Bruce and his wife are watching it.
Office Space (1999)
Dick (1999)
TV's Illest Minority Moments Presented by Ego Trip (2004)
clips
clips
The Making of 'Kill Bill: Volume 2' (2004)
clip shown
clip shown
The Sopranos: The Fleshy Part of the Thigh (2006)
Tony watches it
Tony watches it
Protagonist (2007)
A man talks about how the TV show sparked his interest in martial arts.
A man talks about how the TV show sparked his interest in martial arts.
De zomer draait door: Episode #2.4 (2009)
A fragment is shown.
A fragment is shown.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #18.108 (2010)
a clip of Don Johnson's appearance on the show is shown
a clip of Don Johnson's appearance on the show is shown
The Beaver (2011)
watched on TV
watched on TV
Spoofed in
The Carol Burnett Show: Episode #7.1 (1973)
Parodied as "Yung Fool".
Parodied as "Yung Fool".
Saturday Night Live: David Carradine/Cast of 'The Pirates of Penzance' (1980)
Spoofed in Kung Fu fashiones and Kung Fu Christmas
Spoofed in Kung Fu fashiones and Kung Fu Christmas
Beavis and Butt-Head: Dream On (1995)
Beavis dreams he's the "grasshopper" being taught by the old master
Beavis dreams he's the "grasshopper" being taught by the old master
The Glimmer Man (1996)
Dudley Do-Right (1999)
Kung Phooey! (2003)
Art crosses desert in David Carradine attire
Art crosses desert in David Carradine attire
The Girl Next Door (2004)
NCIS: Jeopardy (2006)
Tony tries to lift Ziva's spirit by doing the pebble scene with Master Po and Cain.
Tony tries to lift Ziva's spirit by doing the pebble scene with Master Po and Cain.
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006)
KG's "snatch the remote from my hand" scene
KG's "snatch the remote from my hand" scene
Balls of Fury (2007)
parody of the "snatching insect from instructor's hand" scene
parody of the "snatching insect from instructor's hand" scene
