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Followed by 

Rocky II (1979)
Rocky III (1982)
Rocky IV (1985)
Rocky V (1990)
Rocky Balboa (2006)

Remade as 

Edited into 

Rocky IV (1985)
Some short clips are shown during the montage of flashbacks when Rocky is driving the car
Rocky Balboa (2006)
several clips of Rocky's fight with Apollo are shown
5 Second Movies: Rocky (2008) (TV Episode)
movie is edited into short comedic clip

Spin-off 

Rocky Legends (2002) (Video Game)

References 

On the Waterfront (1954)
Rocky wears similar clothes to Marlon Brando

Referenced in 

Mahoromatic: Don't Ever Come Back Again (TV Episode)
Mahoro shouts "Adrian!" with music similar to the Rocky theme in the background.
Saturday Night Live: Lily Tomlin/James Taylor (1976) (TV Episode)
Mentioned on Weekend Update
Blue Nude (1977)
poster for film is on wall
Mary Tyler Moore: Lou's Army Reunion (1977) (TV Episode)
After Mary confesses that she felt like punching someone, Lou calls her "Rocky".
Saturday Night Live: Sissy Spacek/Richard Baskin (1977) (TV Episode)
Mentioned on Weekend Update by Muhammad Ali
Saturday Night Live: Jack Burns/Santana (1977) (TV Episode)
Jane Curtin predicts Sylvester Stalone will win best actor at the oscars on Weekend Update
Ecco noi per esempio... (1977)
Soundtrack album prominently displayed in Cappucine's record store
Saturday Night Live: Buck Henry/Leon Redbone (1977) (TV Episode)
mentioned during the Ricky Rat Club
Saturday Night Fever (1977)
Poster on Tony's wall
Saturday Night Live: Chevy Chase/Billy Joel (1978) (TV Episode)
Chevy Chase mentions a 'Real Life Rocky' during the monologue
The 50th Annual Academy Awards (1978) (TV Special)
Convoy (1978)
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan (1978)
Tony Curtis mentioned Rocky
Cotton Candy (1978) (TV Movie)
The title "Rocky" is in the process of being removed from the marquee.
Things We Did Last Summer (1978) (TV Movie)
the theme song is played
Same Time, Next Year (1978)
Still photo of Rocky and Adrian in transitional montage
Super Hero (1984)
The character Rocky Robledo is in referance to Rocky.
Dizengoff 99 (1979)
Poster
The Muppet Show: Episode #3.20 (1979) (TV Episode)
Kermit introduces Stallone as the "talented star of that popular film 'Rocky'."
Saturday Night Live: Martin Sheen/David Bowie (1979) (TV Episode)
Mentioned in Apocalypse Now sketch
Fame: To Soar and Never Falter (1982) (TV Episode)
Title mentioned by Sherwood to Lydia
Six Pack (1982)
After Brewster runs up the stadium steps while working out, little Harry calls him Rocky, a reference to the scene where Rocky runs up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The Slumber Party Massacre (1982)
Playgirl article about Stallone called "His Contract After Rocky"
At the Movies: The Secret of 'Star Wars' (1983) (TV Episode)
Referenced by Roger Ebert in a discussion of sequels.
Sandhippu (1983)
Character wears a Rocky T-Shirt.
Tough Enough (1983)
Mr. Mom (1983)
Remington Steele: Steele Knuckles and Glass Jaws (1983) (TV Episode)
The music during the boxing match montage closely resembles the boxing match montage from Rocky.
Charade (1984) (Short)
The Lonely Guy (1984)
Warren mentions that he got so inspired by Rocky that he went jogging and shadowboxing and got punched out.
The 56th Annual Academy Awards (1984) (TV Special)
Operación Mantis (El exterminio del macho) (1985)
Fake upcoming sequel title "Mantis 5 contra Rocky 23"
When Dreams Come True (1985) (TV Movie)
The Goonies (1985)
mentioned in dialogue
Weird Science (1985)
An Unnatural Act (1985)
A poster is visible near the kitchen.
Webster: The Truth Hurts (1985) (TV Episode)
Mentioned by name
Bring Me the Head of Charlie Brown (1986) (Short)
In one scene, Rocky Balboa (in animated form) was trying to say something, until Popeye punches him right in the face.
Din lo jing juen (1986)
Dr. Tsui calms insane Chung down with a puppet of boxing Stallone, a reference to one of his most famous role
Memories of Videodisc (1986) (Video)
Rockey X (1986) (Video)
Prono version of Rocky.
Johnny Rocky Tanggo Part IV (1986)
The main character was named after this movie.
Short Circuit (1986)
Johnny pushes the driver's side mirror and says, "Yo," like the title character.
Girls on Top: Bring Me More Flamingoes (1986) (TV Episode)
Amanda mentions the film during a rant about Sly Stallone.
Night Screams (1987)
A small amount of dialogue from Rocky is repeated in the same accent Stallone uses in Rocky.
Filthy Rich & Catflap: Episode #1.5 (1987) (TV Episode)
Title is part of a Trivial Pursuit question
Down and Out with Donald Duck (1987) (TV Movie)
When Donald's career as a boxer to vent his anger is short-lived, the narrator says, "It was clear that this movie mallard was no Italian Stallion. The only road to his recovery would be... Rocky."
Spaceballs (1987)
Cassette tape below the Mel Brooks video shelf
Pound Puppies: Whopper Gets the Point/The Bird Dog (1987) (TV Episode)
When Cooler, Nose Marie, and Bright Eyes are transformed into "Boxers" by Howler's Disguise-o-Pupper, Cooler impersonates Sylvester Stallone's character, Rocky Balboa
Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! (1987) (Video Game)
Mike Tyson's Punch Out tells the story of a young underdog boxer, as does Rocky. Also, some of Punch Out's training sequences are similar to those of Rocky.
Buy & Cell (1987)
VCR does a Rocky impersonation in one scene of the film.
Deathstalker II (1987) (Video)
Eddie Murphy Raw (1987)
mentioned in several jokes
Prison (1988)
Lasagna says "Yo, Adrianna" at one point.
Crash Course (1988) (TV Movie)
When Chad is practising how to ask out Vanessa, he improvises a line from the film.
ALF: Hit Me with Your Best Shot (1988) (TV Episode)
ALF compares Willie to Racky, a Melmacian hero and Willie mishears the name as "Rocky".
Tiger on Beat (1988)
Sgt. Li swallows a glass full of egg yolks saying that Alain Delon tought it to Stallone
Colors (1988)
Young cop refers to imself as Rocky VI, a sequel title that was never used.
Night of the Demons (1988)
Sal asks the kid "Who do you think you are, Rocky Balboa?"
Glitch! (1988)
Before the sword fight scene, Brucie hums a rendition of "Gonna Fly Now."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Fugitive Alien (1989) (TV Episode)
Servo (as Rocky): "Adrian!"
Neighbours: Episode #1.925 (1989) (TV Episode)
Jane poses with a cardboard cut-out of Rocky Balboa at Luna Park
Acropolis Now: The Trouble with Mothers (1989) (TV Episode)
Memo watched 'Rocky' to prepare for the waiters race.
Acropolis Now: The Key to Her Heart (1989) (TV Episode)
Memo & Jim decide to watch 'Rocky'.
Saved by the Bell: The Election (1989) (TV Episode)
Zack stands next to a cardboard cutout of Sylvester Stallone as Rocky in Zack's campaign video.
Siskel & Ebert: Rocky V/Child's Play 2/Home Alone/The Nasty Girl (1990) (TV Episode)
Siskel and Ebert compare the first movie to the fifth.
Iron & Silk (1990)
Laat maar Zitten: Eigen schuld en boete (1990) (TV Episode)
Title mentioned by Uckles
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Robot Holocaust (1990) (TV Episode)
Joel: "This movie's no 'Rocky,' you guys."
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
Michelangelo mimics Rocky.
Acropolis Now: Shakespeare Was a Greek (1990) (TV Episode)
Memo impersonates Sylvester Stallone in Rocky
Quantum Leap: Leap of Faith - August 19, 1963 (1990) (TV Episode)
In QL, Sam meets a young boxer named "S. Stallone" in Philadelphia and advises him to train by punching large slabs of meat.
Tiny Toon Adventures: Hollywood Plucky (1990) (TV Episode)
Plucky disguises himself as Rocky Balboa while trying to enter DaVille Studio.
Rocky V (1990)
Stills from the movie are shown over the end credits
Parker Lewis Can't Lose: Science Fair (1990) (TV Episode)
After delivering a motivational speech to Jerry, Mikey remarks, "'Rocky' was on cable last night."
Doogie Howser, M.D.: TV or Not TV (1990) (TV Episode)
Title is mentioned by Vinnie
Siskel & Ebert: The Doors/My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys/Iron & Silk/Superstar (1991) (TV Episode)
Roger Ebert says that "My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys" (1991) follows the formula of this movie.
The Toxic Crusaders: Toxie Ties the Knot (1991) (TV Episode)
One of the movies listed at the movie theater is "Rocky XXII".
New Jack City (1991)
Designing Women: I'll See You in Court (1991) (TV Episode)
Mentioned by name.
Oscar (1991)
repeated refrences to boxing (this movie was made immediately after Rocky 5)
Whose Line Is It Anyway?: Episode #3.16 (1991) (TV Episode)
One of the suggestions for 'theater styles'
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Fugitive Alien (1991) (TV Episode)
Tom (as Rocky): "Yo, Adrian!"
Saved by the Bell: Zack's Birthday (1991) (TV Episode)
Jessie asks Kelly, "Did you have to whistle the theme song from 'Rocky' while you were putting on your sweats?"
Twin Dragons (1992)
When a character refers to her boyfriend as "Rocky," her father asks "Stallone?"
Once Upon a Crime... (1992)
Julian tells the police his name is Rocky Balboa
Encino Man (1992)
During Link's "training montage," he is given a drink of egg yolks made by Dave and Stoney.
Class Act (1992)
Mink says, "You look like a slab of meat in 'Rocky.'"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Hercules Unchained (1992) (TV Episode)
As a character runs up a flight of stairs, Tom hums the "Rocky" theme.
Diggstown (1992)
Feed (1992)
Tom Harkin mentions liking the movie and the underdog.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Manhunt in Space (1992) (TV Episode)
Tom: "But I'm not in 'Rocky'!"
Arizona Dream (1992)
Paul references "Rocky" in a conversation with Axel
Prize Fighter (1993) (Video Game)
The Simpsons: Krusty Gets Kancelled (1993) (TV Episode)
Krusty's training scene, where he punches a huge side of pork, mimics Rocky Balboa's style.
Animaniacs: Taming of the Screwy (1993) (TV Episode)
Yakko imitates Mick while Wakko trains to be a boxer.
Saved by the Bell: The College Years: Dr. Kelly (1993) (TV Episode)
During a training montage, Mike, like Rocky, pumps his fists and jumps up and down after reaching the top of a flight of stairs.
Animaniacs: Buttermilk, It Makes a Body Bitter/Broadcast Nusiance/Raging Bird (1993) (TV Episode)
Max the owl is patterned after Mickey Goodmill. Rocky himself appears.
Bargearse (1993) (TV Short)
Training sequence
Saved by the Bell: The College Years: Bedside Manner (1994) (TV Episode)
One of the films mentioned by Slater that is playing at the Sylvester Stallone film festival
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Village of the Giants (1994) (TV Episode)
Crow: (singing) Getting strong now, gonna fly now...
Sunny Side Up (1994)
Love on Delivery (1994)
Ho wears a robe that has an advert on the back.
Seinfeld: The Marine Biologist (1994) (TV Episode)
mentioned by name
The Nanny: The Gym Teacher (1994) (TV Episode)
The movie's theme music is playing during Maggie's gymnastics test.
Men of the World: Team Table (1994) (TV Episode)
Kendall discusses "Rocky" and the characters sing the theme.
Columbo: Undercover (1994) (TV Episode)
Rocky is mentioned in the dialogue
Saturday Night Live: John Goodman/The Pretenders (1994) (TV Episode)
Mentioned in Flintstone names skit
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Upon returning to the hotel, Butch, having emerged victorious from a severe beating, calls out Fabienne's name like Rocky calling to Adrian.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: The Philadelphia Story (1994) (TV Episode)
Will's training mirrors Rocky, including the music, eating the raw egg and running up the stairs
Renaissance Man (1994)
mentioned in film
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Girls Town (1994) (TV Episode)
Mike (as Rocky): "Cut me, Mick. Cut me!"
Your Studio and You (1995) (Short)
Sly Stallone talks like Rocky in this movie and he also mentions him at the end
Step by Step: Head of the Class (1995) (TV Episode)
Cody mentions the movie
Animaniacs: Variety Speak/Three Tenors and You're Out/Bingo (1995) (TV Episode)
Referenced in the "Variety Speak" song
Unhappily Ever After: Rocky VI (1995) (TV Episode)
the title implies that this is part 4 of the Rocky series
Saturday Night Live: Chevy Chase/Lisa Loeb and Nine Stories (1995) (TV Episode)
Mentioned in prom flashback skit
Coogan's Run: Thursday Night Fever (1995) (TV Episode)
Mentioned.
The Weinerville Chanukah Special (1995) (TV Movie)
Socko kicking a stick of salome was a take from this movie.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: Boxing Helena (1996) (TV Episode)
Will and Helena discuss who would win in a fight
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996)
Mike: You gotta cut me, Mick.
Taking on the Kennedys (1996) (TV Movie)
Moesha: Mama Said Knock You Out (1996) (TV Episode)
References to Rocky's Training regime are made
Trilogy of Terror II (1996) (TV Movie)
A security guard character is asked why he works nights. He explains that he's an actor and can make auditions working at night. He goes on to explain that he's been compared in looks to Sylvester Stallone and goes "Yo! Adrian!" as Stallone would do in "Rocky."
The Last of the High Kings (1996)
mentioned in dialogue
Poli: El potro se desboca (1997) (Video)
Nick and Jane (1997)
The Simpsons: The Springfield Files (1997) (TV Episode)
Homer mentions Apollo Creed.
Cybill: In Her Dreams (1997) (TV Episode)
There's a flashback to Cybill's audition for the film.
Married with Children: Breaking Up Is Easy to Do: Part 1 (1997) (TV Episode)
In a training montage for a boxing fight Kelly gets up at 5am and tries to drink two cooked eggs from a glass.
Hercules (1997)
Animaniacs: It/Dot: The Macadamia Nut/Bully for Skippy (1997) (TV Episode)
After he has been beaten up, Skippy calls out, "Yo! Adrian!"
Saturday Night Live: Sylvester Stallone/Jamiroquai (1997) (TV Episode)
Rocky Balboa is referenced in the opening monologue and also appears with the Roxbury guys
Up 'n' Under (1998)
Arthur tells the rest of the team that he loves the Rocky films, and that he's seen all of them.
Rushmore (1998)
Welcome to Hollywood (1998)
the movie Irvin Winkler won an Oscar for (as it says Oscar winning producer)
Saturday Night Live: Vince Vaughn/Lauryn Hill (1998) (TV Episode)
One of the dogs in Dog Show is named Rocky Balboa
NewsRadio: Wedding (1999) (TV Episode)
Joe knows a caterer who does a salad tossing routine to the theme from this movie.
Big Wolf on Campus: The Bookmobile (1999) (TV Episode)
Merton call Tommy Rocky during the boxing scene
Pups (1999)
Tequila Body Shots (1999)
"Yo, Rocky!"
V.I.P.: Raging Val (1999) (TV Episode)
mentioned by Nikki
The King of Queens: Art House (1999) (TV Episode)
Doug has an argument with Arthur. Then he chases after Arthur outside. Shakes his hand like Rocky did.
Summer of Sam (1999)
Spank (1999)
South Park: Tweek vs. Craig (1999) (TV Episode)
The music as Craig and Tweek get ready to fight, is a reference to the famous score from Rocky.
Friends: The One Where Ross Hugs Rachel (1999) (TV Episode)
Rachel says the mailroom guys at her work were calling her "Rocky".
Hope Island: Batten Down the Hatches (1999) (TV Episode)
Kenny mentions the title character, and references a quote from the movie.
K-911 (1999) (Video)
Dooley refers to a boxer as "Rocky."
Play It to the Bone (1999)
Play It to the Bone is a down-and-out boxer story, much like Rocky.
The Bond Sound: The Music of 007 (2000) (Video)
Title mentioned in relation to composer Bill Conti
Girlfight (2000)
The Sopranos: D-Girl (2000) (TV Episode)
In conversation with Christopher.
High Fidelity (2000)
Taxi 2 (2000)
The theme of Rocky is played during the movie.
Sports Night: April Is the Cruelest Month (2000) (TV Episode)
Casey makes a list of his Top 10 movies.
Chump Change (2000)
A movie star's agent tells him his script will be more successful than "Rocky."
Jackass: Episode #1.2 (2000) (TV Episode)
theme plays during boxing stunt
Billy Elliot (2000)
Cheaters (2000) (TV Movie)
Best in Show (2000)
American Beauty Pie (2000) (Short)
the Rocky theme is heard as the dad lifts weights
Even Stevens: Scrub Day (2000) (TV Episode)
Donnie is supposed to impersonate a "historic figure" for class, and erroneously chooses the Balboa, despite the fact that he's a fictional character
Freaks and Geeks: Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers (2000) (TV Episode)
Mr Fredricks says Rocky II is better than the first one
The Opponent (2000)
Erika Eleniak is nicknamed Rocky in one scene
HBO First Look: The Making of 'Men of Honor' (2000) (TV Episode)
mentioned once
Angel: Guise Will Be Guise (2000) (TV Episode)
Lorne: "You're Rocky. And Rocky II. And half of the one with Mr. T."
August Underground (2001) (Video)
The film is mentioned in a scene where the killers visit a slaughterhouse.
The Human Face (2001) (TV Mini-Series)
Scene Smoking: Cigarettes, Cinema & the Myth of Cool (2001)
An actor mention how much the film influenced him and how that relates to kids seeing smoking in films.
Ablaze (2001)
The pregnant woman says she calls her child if it's a boy Rocky, because he will have to fight.
Bubble Boy (2001)
Music from "Rocky" when Jimmy leaves the house and in the mud wrestling scene.
Command & Conquer: Yuri's Revenge (2001) (Video Game)
ReBoot: Daemon Rising (2001) (TV Movie)
South Park: Asspen (2002) (TV Episode)
Song lyric "Even Rocky had a montage"
Van Wilder: Party Liaison (2002)
Running up the steps scene
Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi: Fired up! Abenobashi Hong Kong Martial Arts Shopping District (2002) (TV Episode)
Satoshi shouts out Adrian on top of a tower.
Gilmore Girls: Teach Me Tonight (2002) (TV Episode)
Lorelai suggests it as a Movie in the Square Night contender.
Pink Floyd The Wall Redux (2002)
A still photo of Rocky and Adrian is shown.
Drawing First Blood (2002) (Video)
mentioned once
The Formula (2002) (Video)
Dialogue
Blue Crush (2002)
Serving Sara (2002)
Ray says to Tony, "You know what? There's only been three white geniuses ever: Da Vinci, Stallone in the first Rocky, and now you".
8 Mile (2002)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell (2002) (TV Movie)
Referenced in dog show skit
The West Wing: College Kids (2002) (TV Episode)
Bruno mentions the film in a conversation with Bartlet.
Gilmore Girls: They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They? (2002) (TV Episode)
Rory says that Kirk likes to take a victory lap to the Rocky theme while celebrating his winning the dance contest.
Sweethearts: Episode #1.242 (2002) (TV Episode)
Title mentioned
A Decade Under the Influence (2003)
mentioned in documentary
The Fairly OddParents: Odd Jobs/Movie Magic (2003) (TV Episode)
At one point, Sylvester Calzone is wearing boxing gloves.
The Simpsons: I'm Spelling as Fast as I Can (2003) (TV Episode)
Lisa jogs around town while practicing for the spelling bee, and runs up the steps of town hall
Angel: Salvage (2003) (TV Episode)
Angelus: "Come on, Rocky. If that's all you got you better throw in the towel and call it a night."
The Movie Hero (2003)
mentioned by lead actor Jeremy Sisto
Jake's Booty Call (2003)
after he knocks people out, Jake calls Siton a "Bangasloidian Stallion"
Making 'Avenging Angelo' (2003) (Video)
Martin Byrke (director/cast) refers to this title several times.
Century of Black Cinema (2003) (Video)
Mentioned in film.
The Great Cheesesteak Debate (2003)
In Opening Sequence
Stephen King's Dead Zone: The Combination (2003) (TV Episode)
The title character is mentioned by Bruce in dialogue with Johnny.
George of the Jungle 2 (2003) (Video)
a Kangaroo is named Rocky, George asks why and the kangaroo punches him in the face
Blackball (2003)
References Rocky theme music and boxer's entrance at lawn bowl event
The Fairly OddParents: Where's Wanda/Imaginary Gary (2003) (TV Episode)
One of the Movies Nite stands has a "Rocky" theme, but with a big fish instead of raw meat
That '70s Show: The Kids Are Alright (2003) (TV Episode)
character Kelso mentions training 'like Rocky'
Tripping the Rift: Extreme Chode (2004) (TV Episode)
Parodied during training sequence
The Way of the Karate Kid (2004) (Video)
Mentioned by John G. Avildsen and Ralph Macchio.
Bring It on Again (2004) (Video)
one of the chearleaders says that rocky beat apollo creed
Mick Foley's Greatest Hits & Misses: A Life in Wrestling (2004) (Video)
Cactus Jack says "Just like Rocky did to Apollo Creed-o" in an interview from Smoky Mountain Wrestling where every line ends with something that rhymes with "Candido."
Gilmore Girls: Nag Hammadi Is Where They Found the Gnostic Gospel (2004) (TV Episode)
Lorelai compares Jess to Rocky, then quotes the film.
Soul Plane (2004)
Theme played as a fight appears imminent
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius: The Mighty Wheezers/Billion Dollar Boy (2004) (TV Episode)
When the Weezers make it to Mt. Incredibly Unstable, they do a cheer similar to Rocky's cheer after he climbed up the stairs leading to the Philadelphia Museum with similar background music.
Michael Blanco (2004)
Frontal allusion by the main character (Michael Blanco) who trains as a boxer exactly like Sylvester Stallone in 'Rocky'.
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy: Which Came First?/Substitute Teacher (2004) (TV Episode)
At one point, Billy lifts up and eats an egg as he says, "I'm Rocky Balboa!", referring to Rocky's eating raw eggs before boxing matches
VeggieTales: Sumo of the Opera (2004) (Video)
"Sumo" segment plot is largely based on Rocky
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Cheri Oteri (2004) (TV Movie)
Mentioned in Prom Flashback
The Complete History of the Philadelphia Eagles (2004) (Video)
Sylvester Stallone at Lincoln Financial Field opening
EastEnders: Episode dated 27 September 2004 (2004) (TV Episode)
Billy asks, "What film has Dennis watched the most times?". Zoe says "Rocky". The correct answer is Raging Bull.
Team America: World Police (2004)
Song lyric: "Even 'Rocky' had a montage"
Saturday Night Live: Robert De Niro/Destiny's Child (2004) (TV Episode)
Referenced in Undercover Gangster
Cold Case: Yo, Adrian (2005) (TV Episode)
The episode references the film in many ways. The most evident is the title, taken from Rocky's line at the end of the film. The character of Jerry, a Philly resident with a humble background, is inspired to make something of himself after seeing the movie, where he runs in his future love Gina. The fight between Jerry and Mo was hyped as a "real-life" version of the Rocky-Apollo fight, pitting an underdog against a vastly superior fighter. Much like Rocky, Jerry seeks to prove his worth by "going the distance" in all fifteen rounds against Mo. Also at one point, while training, Jerry runs up the now-famous "Rocky steps" in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Film Geek (2005)
poster in Scotty's apartment
King of the Hill: Enrique-cilable Differences (2005) (TV Episode)
Enrique buys Peggy the Rocky box set.
Biography: Sylvester Stallone (2005) (TV Episode)
biography of Stallone, who talks about the film
The Gits (2005)
In one of the recordings Mia screams Adriane just like Rocky did.
Gary Gulman: Boyish Man (2005) (Video)
A reference to the infamous egg-drinking scene is made.
Strongbad_email.exe: Disc Four (2005) (Video)
In "Montage", much of the wagon's training sequence (especially the wagon "running" up the stairs) is a parody of the movie's training sequence
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Charlie Has Cancer (2005) (TV Episode)
Mac and Carmen run up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Arts during their date
42nd Street Forever, Volume 1 (2005) (Video)
This film is referenced in the U.S. theatrical trailer for 'Italian Stallion'.
In Her Shoes (2005)
Rose runs up Philadelphia Museum of Art steps -twice
The 50 Greatest Documentaries (2005) (TV Movie)
Referenced by name
Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates the Babysitter (2005) (TV Episode)
Chris says it's his favorite movie
ER: Two Ships (2005) (TV Episode)
Open reference by a character
Joey: Joey and the Musical (2005) (TV Episode)
"Italian Stallion"
The Boondocks: Granddad's Fight (2005) (TV Episode)
Ruckus claims Stallone is one of the greatest fighters because of this film
Don't Panic About Christmas Shopping (2005) (TV Movie)
Reference to Rocky
Gettin' It (2006)
"Italian Stallion"
Tribute to Burgess Meredith (2006) (Video)
Cast of Rocky talk about working with Burgess Meredith
Tribute to James Crabe (2006) (Video)
John G. Avildsen talks about working with Rocky cinematographer James Crabe
Fatwa (2006)
flag has a picture of Stallone with the word "Rocky" written next to him
Asterix and the Vikings (2006)
"Eye of the Tigger" during the training scene
Jean-Philippe (2006)
During Jean-Philippe's training the Rocky theme plays and Fabrice mentions Rocky Balboa
The Angry Video Game Nerd: The Karate Kid (2006) (TV Episode)
Nerd has a poster of this movie.
Relative Strangers (2006)
guess during Charades
Family Guy: Petergeist (2006) (TV Episode)
Rocky VI is playing at Joe's
Joey: Joey and the Holding Hands (2006) (TV Episode)
mentioned by Jimmy
Jeopardy!: Episode #22.203 (2006) (TV Episode)
title character is correct response in "Movie Title Names" category
Soul's Midnight (2006)
Charles punches some meat hanging in the walk-in freezer and says "Yo, Adrian"
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Abridged Series: Rocky VII (2006) (TV Episode)
The episode title is a reference to the Rocky series. Tristan hopes for a training montage when Grandpa offers to train him.
Step Up (2006)
(said after a fight) "You just want to be Rocky today."
The Angry Video Game Nerd: Master Chu and the Drunkard Hu (2006) (TV Episode)
Nerd has a poster of this movie.
Bottoms Up (2006) (Video)
newspaper article mentions "Italian Stallion"
Destroy All Humans! 2 (2006) (Video Game)
Crypto boasts to Milenkov that he is "the master of disaster"
Drawn Together: Spelling Applebee's (2006) (TV Episode)
Foxxy Love asks "can we do a fake Rocky training song?" And Spanky ham says "Only if we can afford an orchestra."
Vecinos: Intercambio escolar (2006) (TV Episode)
Mentioned by name.
Homestarrunner.com: Everything Else, Volume 2 (2006) (Video)
In "Halloween Potion-ma-jig", Bubs' Halloween costume is of Apollo Creed
Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates Malvo (2006) (TV Episode)
Chris says he might tape the movie
The Angry Video Game Nerd: A Nightmare on Elm Street (2006) (TV Episode)
Poster Visible.
Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates Promises (2006) (TV Episode)
The narrator says that Tonya is training harder than Rocky
Mulberry Street (2006)
a boxer is called Rocky
The Office: The Convict (2006) (TV Episode)
Michael mentions Apollo Creed
The Opponents (2006) (Video)
the film is discussed and used in clips
My Gym Partner's a Monkey: Flesh Fur Fantasy/Substitute Sweetheart (2007) (TV Episode)
The music that Windsor dance to.
American Idol: Auditions: Minneapolis (2007) (TV Episode)
Contestant dressed as Apollo Creed with Apollo's name mentioned by himself and some of the judges.
'Til Death: Fight Friend (2007) (TV Episode)
Cofeld and Eddie discuss Rocky I, II, and III.
The War at Home: It's Not Easy Being Green (2007) (TV Episode)
Dave tries to guess which movie the family is about to watch.
American Idol: Auditions: New York (2007) (TV Episode)
Theme from Rocky plays as contestant is shown training for show, same contestant also mentions Rocky.
Monk: Mr. Monk Is on the Air (2007) (TV Episode)
One of Max's associates says, "Yo, Adrian!"
Shouf shouf!: Body Fight (2007) (TV Episode)
Open reference by a character.
The Dialogue: An Interview with Screenwriter Billy Ray (2007) (Video)
Ray names the script as one of five that all young writers should "master" to understand how to structure a script successfully and cites the film as one reason that 1976 was "the greatest movie year of all time."
Psych: Poker? I Barely Know Her (2007) (TV Episode)
Shawn says that Brandon "wears his good-luck charm the way that Rocky Balboa wears his belt."
Top Gear: Episode #9.6 (2007) (TV Episode)
Theme song heard
The War at Home: The War of the Golds (2007) (TV Episode)
The theme plays at the end.
Rocky + Drago: Sydney (2007) (TV Episode)
Mentioned in dialogue.
Shouf shouf!: Robbie's Ramadan (2007) (TV Episode)
Open reference by a character
The War at Home: The Graduate (2007) (TV Episode)
Eye of the Tiger plays while Hilary is training.
It Takes Two: Episode #2.2 (2007) (TV Episode)
Russell Gilbert sings the theme from this movie during the package of his rehearsals with Wendy Matthews
The Sopranos: Made in America (2007) (TV Episode)
Tony hums the theme song
Ratatouille (2007)
During the montage where the rats take over the kitchen and start cooking, one of the rats is boxing with a raw steak to tenderize it, a reference to the Rocky montage where he practices his jabs using sides of beef.
Monk: Mr. Monk and the Daredevil (2007) (TV Episode)
Monk mentions the movie during a conversation with Krenshaw.
20 to 1: Scandals & Sensations (2007) (TV Episode)
The theme music from this movie is played in a segment on Sylvester Stallone.
Fred Claus (2007)
Mentioned by Frank Stallone at the Siblings Anonymous group meeting
Trading Spaces: Philadelphia: Dickinson Street (2007) (TV Episode)
Brandon dresses like Rocky and imitates several key scenes from the movie
SMS Diary: George Foreman's KO Boxing (2007) (TV Episode)
A game based off of the movie is compared to the game featured in this episode.
The Simpsons: Dial 'N' for Nerder (2008) (TV Episode)
Theme played at Martin's funeral.
Drillbit Taylor (2008)
"You're like Rocky, get back in the game".
Bigger Stronger Faster* (2008)
Various references to the film
The Cook (2008)
referenced in dialogue
Saturday Night Live: Christopher Walken/Panic at the Disco (2008) (TV Episode)
Referenced in Weekend Update
Baby Mama (2008)
picture of rocky statue shown
You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)
The Rocky theme is played during the training montage
Garfield's Fun Fest (2008) (Video)
Garfield, as a boxer, refers to Arlene as "Adrian" in his 30-second movie montage.
The Angry Video Game Nerd: Batman: Part 2 (2008) (TV Episode)
Rocky Balboa appears during the intro.
Tropic Thunder (2008)
Tugg Speedman's physique is compared to that of Rocky
5 Second Movies: Explanation of 5 Second Movies (2008) (TV Episode)
Example of a 5 Second Movie given its own separate channel
My Best Friend's Girl (2008)
Rocky Balboa mentioned
Robot Chicken: President Evil (2008) (TV Episode)
Sylvester Stallone, in character as Rocky, is one of "Ocean's 38."
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #7.22 (2008) (TV Episode)
Included in a $2,000 question
NCIS: Nine Lives (2008) (TV Episode)
DiNozzo: "... or Rocky vs. ... everyone"
Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates the English Teacher (2008) (TV Episode)
Ms. Rivera and Chris discuss the movie
Nothing Like the Holidays (2008)
one of the characters mentions that he always bet on "brothers" and the only time he was wrong was when Rocky beat Apollo
Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates Boxing (2009) (TV Episode)
the narrator says he saw the movie a million times
The Simpsons: How the Test Was Won (2009) (TV Episode)
Theme music ("Gonna Fly Now") played to welcome the test-taking "superstars".
The Nostalgia Critic: Twister (2009) (TV Episode)
Theme song played
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Echelon Conspiracy/Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li/Crossing Over (2009) (TV Episode)
Slumdog Millionare (2008) is classed as 'The Indian Rocky'
Bones: The Salt in the Wounds (2009) (TV Episode)
mentioned in dialogue
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Duplicity/Knowing/I Love You, Man (2009) (TV Episode)
John adds 'Not any of the other Rockys...'
Bad Movie Beatdown: Pluto Nash (2009) (TV Episode)
Burt Young appears in this film also
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #7.129 (2009) (TV Episode)
Rocky Balboa is the subject of a $1,000 question
Transongeist (2009) (Short)
Both Fannar and Linda are avid Rocky fans and talk about the film series through out the movie.
Come Dine with Me: Dundee: Tara (2009) (TV Episode)
Tara considers herself the Rocky of the group.
The Bachelorette: Episode #5.7 (2009) (TV Episode)
Rocky statue shown in Philly visit
General Hospital: Episode #1.11846 (2009) (TV Episode)
mentioned by Dante
The Cinema Snob: Mother's Day (2009) (TV Episode)
says this movie has a training montage that's a rip on the Rocky theme
The Cinema Snob: The Italian Stallion (2009) (TV Episode)
references throughout
Jennifer's Body (2009)
Jennifer confuses Rocky with The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #8.25 (2009) (TV Episode)
Subject of a $3,000 question
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #8.42 (2009) (TV Episode)
Rocky Balboa is included in a $3,000 question
The Super Hero Squad Show: Tremble at the Might of M.O.D.O.K.! (2009) (TV Episode)
Dr. Doom's training montage uses similar music and ends with him running up a flight of stairs
History of Super Mecha Death Christ (2009) (Short)
Poster of the movie is visible.
Richard Roeper & the Movies: Invictus (2009) (TV Episode)
Roeper says "Invictus" becomes a regular sports movie like "Rocky" and "Hoosiers"
The Cinema Snob: Nudist Colony of the Dead (2010) (TV Episode)
"Oh just go ahead and add in a Rocky reference, you know you wanna."
20 to 1: Sporty, Rich & Sexy (2010) (TV Episode)
The theme music is played in a segment on Oscar De La Hoya, and Lizzy Lovette says that Oscar gives Rocky a run for his money.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Million Dollar Movie Week 5 (2010) (TV Episode)
Subject of a $10,000 question
Dancing on Ice: Episode #5.18 (2010) (TV Episode)
Danny Young and Frankie Poultney dance to the theme from the film.
Breaking Bad: One Minute (2010) (TV Episode)
Saul likens Jesse's bruised face to that of Rocky.
Jeopardy!: Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational Finals: Game 1 (2010) (TV Episode)
Jane Curtin refers to the scene on the museum steps
Deadliest Catch: We're Not n Kansas Anymore... (2010) (TV Episode)
Crew member on the Time Bandit says to another, "you gotta fight, Rocky, you gotta fight"
General Hospital: Episode #1.12073 (2010) (TV Episode)
Italian Stallion mentioned
Les meilleurs amis du monde (2010)
Bruce's hamster is named Rocky, and when he dies, we can hear the Rocky theme playing at its funeral.
Bad Movie Beatdown: Nighthawks (2010) (TV Episode)
mentions the Rocky franchise
Bad Movie Beatdown: Cobra (2010) (TV Episode)
mentions the Rocky franchise
Tere Bin Laden (2010)
poster in Ali's home
Bad Movie Beatdown: Get Carter (2010) (TV Episode)
Stallone's Oscar winner is mentioned
Bad Movie Beatdown: Driven (2010) (TV Episode)
compares the round montages
The Nostalgia Critic: Animaniacs Tribute (2010) (TV Episode)
Rocky is momentarily featured in the opening cast call
Boy Wonder (2010)
mentioned in dialogue
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #18.107 (2010) (TV Episode)
Steve Austin says that Sylvester Stallone giving him the chance to be in "The Expendables" was like Apollo giving Rocky a chance to fight for the championship in the film
Casino Jack (2010)
Rocky imitated
The Cleveland Show: Harder, Better, Faster, Browner (2010) (TV Episode)
Apollo Creed Theater seen
Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010) (TV Episode)
Hewy says the score in "Legend of the Guardians" to the Rocky movies
Home and Away: Episode #1.5175 (2010) (TV Episode)
Dexter suggests to Adrian they watch this and quotes the title character
The Big Bang Theory: The Zazzy Substitution (2010) (TV Episode)
Howard tries to convince Raj that the Rocky Mountains are located in Philadelphia since the movie Rocky was set there.
Jackass 3D (2010)
Bam calls his sucker-punching stunts "Rocky" and "Rocky 2"
30 for 30: Fernando Nation (2010) (TV Episode)
Referenced by an ESPN reporter
NCIS: Los Angeles: Absolution (2010) (TV Episode)
G asks Sam if he should sing the Rocky theme.
Two and a Half Men: Dead from the Waist Down (2010) (TV Episode)
Charlie mentions the movie and later plays the theme.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.54 (2010) (TV Episode)
Mark Wahlberg says that after the film, it was necessary to make the boxing in "The Fighter" realistic
The Nostalgia Critic: Rover Dangerfield (2010) (TV Episode)
Refers to the villain Rocky as "Rocky Bal-bastard"
La tía Alejandra (1979)
poster on wall
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.1 (2011) (TV Episode)
a clip of Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert's 1976 review is shown during the closing credits
Bob's Burgers: Sexy Dance Fighting (2011) (TV Episode)
Theme music to Rocky plays when Bob and Jairo fight.
Southland: Cop or Not (2011) (TV Episode)
Mentioned in dialogue
Conan: Love Gets Liposuctioned (2011) (TV Episode)
Singer Justin Bieber (while being interviewed by Conan O'Brien) mentions the main character, Rocky Balboa, in this movie
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.5 (2011) (TV Episode)
a clip of Siskel and Ebert's original review is shown during the closing credits
Face Off: Twisted Tales (2011) (TV Episode)
title mentioned
The Amazing Race: I Cannot Deal with Your Psycho Behavior: Austria (2011) (TV Episode)
Zev and Justin mention feeling like Rocky while running up a hill
Phelous & the Movies: A Serbian Film (2011) (TV Episode)
"Gonna Fly Now" is played during a training montage
The Nostalgia Critic: Rad (2011) (TV Episode)
"Seriously, that's Adrian from the Rocky movies."
Hell's Kitchen: 14 Chefs Compete (2011) (TV Episode)
Mentioned by Monterray.
Eureka: Up in the Air (2011) (TV Episode)
Lupo calls Zane 'Rocky' while he's training boxing moves.
Drop Dead Diva: Ah, Men (2011) (TV Episode)
Kim mentions it as her favorite movie.
Warrior (2011)
"Rock, Mick and Paulie" mentioned
Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope (2011)
Sylvester Stallone refer to as Rocky.
Breaking Bad: Bug (2011) (TV Episode)
Hank mentions Rocky.
Atop the Fourth Wall: Street Fighter #1- Malibu (2011) (TV Episode)
"Maybe the Stallone voice doesn't work when he's putting down boxing."
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.11 (2011) (TV Episode)
Jay compares "Real Steel" to "Rocky" with robots
Bum Reviews: Real Steel (2011) (TV Episode)
"So Adam...goes the distance" (imitating Stallone)
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.16 (2011) (TV Episode)
Jay says that "Real Steel" is like "Rocky" with a fighting robot
Welshy Reviews: Wes Craven's New Nightmare (2011) (TV Episode)
Mentioning how the beginning and end film of a series could easily follow one another.
Mad: Dances with Wolverine: A Footloose Parody/Tater Tots & Tiaras (2011) (TV Episode)
Music played when Alfred E. Neuman boxes his shadow.
How I Met Your Mother: Symphony of Illumination (2011) (TV Episode)
Lily mentions the character, Rocky Balboa.
Beaver Falls: Episode #2.4 (2012) (TV Episode)
mentioned by Brandon as an example of a classic underdog story
CHIKARA Chikarasaurus Rex: How to Hatch a Dinosaur (2012) (Video)
Archibald Peck walks past the Rocky statue at the end,
'8 Out of 10 Cats' Does 'Countdown' (2012) (TV Special)
Referenced by name
The Nostalgia Critic: Santa Claus: The Movie (2012) (TV Episode)
Critic, imitating Mickey: "I want ya to eat sprinkles and crap me some Christmas cookies."
Parks and Recreation: The Comeback Kid (2012) (TV Episode)
Ann says, "Everyone loves a good comeback story," and she adds "Rocky" as an example.
Extreme RVs: An On-Set Double Decker/A Totally Tough Two-Bedroom/A Space-Age Sleeper (2012) (TV Episode)
Ron Anderson discusses working with Sly Stalone on RV for Rocky films.
Tosh.0: How to Get European Men (2012) (TV Episode)
Italian Stallion mentioned
Big Miracle (2012)
Mentioned when chopper-pilots eyelid freezes shut
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.90 (2012) (TV Episode)
Discussing his film "Avenging Angelo" with Sylvester Stallone, Billy Gardell notes that he habitually spoke to Stallone off-camera using Mickey's voice until Stallone good-naturedly started responding as Rocky
Face Off: The Ultimate Spotlight Challenge (2012) (TV Episode)
film still seen
The Nostalgia Critic: Ri¢hie Ri¢h (2012) (TV Episode)
Critic does a Rocky impersonation to mock Richie Rich's speech patterns.
Awake: Kate Is Enough (2012) (TV Episode)
mentioned in dialogue
Pokémon: A Call for Brotherly Love! (2012) (TV Episode)
The training scene with Chili's Pansear pays homage to the film
42nd Street Forever: Blu-ray Edition (2012) (Video)
Mentioned in the "Italian Stallion" trailer.
Bones: The Past in the Present (2012) (TV Episode)
listed as one of Pelant's Pay Per View movies
Dancing with the Stars: Movie Night (2012) (TV Episode)
Mentioned by Daniel MacPherson after the band play Gonna Fly Now leading in from a commercial break.
Arcana: Separation Anxiety (2012) (TV Episode)
Stairs said whoever punched him "hit like Apollo Creed"
Jeopardy!: Episode #28.221 (2012) (TV Episode)
referenced in clue in "Movie Fighters" category
Alphas: Alpha Dogs (2012) (TV Episode)
mentioned in dialogue
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.193 (2012) (TV Episode)
Jean-Claude Van Damme mentions that he saw the film when he was 18
Face Off: Alice in Zombieland (2012) (TV Episode)
title mentioned
Pitch Perfect (2012)
The movie is mentioned
South Park: A Scause for Applause (2012) (TV Episode)
theme song heard
Robot Chicken: Eviscerated Post-Coital by a Six Foot Mantis (2012) (TV Episode)
mentioned in dialogue
Chelsea Lately: Episode #7.5 (2013) (TV Episode)
Johnny Knoxville mentions the movie by name.
Face Off: Make It Reign (2013) (TV Episode)
Poster seen
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.76 (2013) (TV Episode)
Chris Tucker says that when he was in Philadelphia, he ran up the "Rocky" steps
The Cleveland Show: The Wide World of Cleveland Show (2013) (TV Episode)
Rocky Balboa mentioned
Hart of Dixie: Where I Lead Me (2013) (TV Episode)
George tells Lavon that he feels like Rocky and suggests running the steps at the courthouse.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.112 (2013) (TV Episode)
Dennis Rodman says that a band at Kim Jong-Un's palace played the film's theme
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.114 (2013) (TV Episode)
Dwayne Johnson says that he didn't list the film as one of his favorites because Rocky lost the fight in the film
Pain & Gain (2013)
Daniel lists it as one of the movies he likes due to self-made characters in it
Saturday Night Live: Zach Galifianakis/Of Monsters and Men (2013) (TV Episode)
Seth mentions "Rocky" in a Weekend Update story.

Features 

Porky & Daffy (1938) (Short)
Seen on TV briefly
A Christmas Carol (1938)
Rocky & Adrian watch are watching it on the TV

Featured in 

Sneak Previews: The Best of 1976 (1977) (TV Episode)
A clip is shown. #7 on Roger Ebert's top ten list.
The 34th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1977) (TV Special)
clips shown
Rocky II (1979)
the fight with Apollo from the end of Rocky is seen at the start of Rocky II
The 54th Annual Academy Awards (1982) (TV Special)
clips shown
Rocky IV (1985)
Siskel & Ebert: Arnold Schwarzenegger: The Unlikeliest Star (1990) (TV Episode)
Roger Ebert says this was not just an important movie for Sylvester Stallone; it was important for Arnold Schwarzenegger, too.
Rocky V (1990)
Oscar's Greatest Moments (1992) (Video)
clips shown
100 Years at the Movies (1994) (TV Movie)
clips shown
American Dreamers (1996) (TV Movie)
Sports on the Silver Screen (1997) (TV Movie)
clips shown
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: America's Greatest Movies (1998) (TV Special)
This film is #78 on the list.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Thrills: America's Most Heart-Pounding Movies (2001) (TV Special)
This film is #52 on the list.
Evolution: The Evolutionary Arms Race (2002) (TV Episode)
The poster is shown in a clip from "Saturday Night Fever".
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes & Villains (2003) (TV Special)
Rocky Balboa is #7 on the "Heroes" list.
I Love the '70s: 1976 (2003) (TV Episode)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies (2004) (TV Movie)
The song "Gonna Fly Now" is #58 on the list.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movie Quotes: America's Greatest Quips, Comebacks and Catchphrases (2005) (TV Special)
The quote "Yo, Adrian!" is #80 on the list.
Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates the Laundromat (2005) (TV Episode)
Chris watches this movie
Make-Up!: The Art and Form with Michael Westmore (2006) (Video)
Featurette about the making of the film
Staccato: A Composer's Notebook with Bill Conti (2006) (Video)
Featurette about the making of the film
Steadicam: Then and Now with Garrett Brown (2006) (Video)
Featurette about the making of the film
The Ring of Truth (2006) (Video)
Featurette about the making of the film
Tribute to Burgess Meredith (2006) (Video)
Featurette about the making of the film
Tribute to James Crabe (2006) (Video)
Featurette about the making of the film
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Cheers: America's Most Inspiring Movies (2006) (TV Movie)
This film is #4 on the list.
20 to 1: Memorable Movie Characters (2006) (TV Episode)
Clips shown in a segment on its title character.
In the Ring (2006) (Video)
Documentary about the making of the movie
The Angry Video Game Nerd: Rocky (2006) (TV Episode)
Movie clips and music are used.
Best! Movies! Ever!: Fights (2007) (TV Episode)
clips are featured to illustrate the best movie fight scenes
20 to 1: 50 to 01: Great Movie One Liners (2007) (TV Episode)
Some clips from this movie are shown in a segment on the line "Yo Adrian!"
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: 10th Anniversary Edition (2007) (TV Movie)
This film is #57 on the list.
The Real Comics (2008)
Clip shown.
The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008) (TV Special)
Best Picture montage
AFI's 10 Top 10: America's 10 Greatest Films in 10 Classic Genres (2008) (TV Movie)
This film is #2 on the "Sports" list.
The Angry Video Game Nerd: Ricky 1 Review (2008) (TV Episode)
clips from the movie are seen
Atop the Fourth Wall: Top 15 Worst Moments of Countdown (2009) (TV Episode)
Rocky's theme plays as Linkara battles Countdown.
Hollywood's Top Ten: Best Fights (2010) (TV Episode)
Taking #1 in the best fighting movies
Great Movie Mistakes (2010) (TV Movie)
Clips of mistakes shown
The Nostalgia Critic: Home Alone 3 (2010) (TV Episode)
"You're gonna eat lightning, and you're gonna crap thunder."
20 to 1: Greatest Sporting Anthems (2010) (TV Episode)
Clips shown in a segment on Gonna Fly Now.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: The A-Team/The Karate Kid/Winter's Bone (2010) (TV Episode)
Brett's #3 Old Wise Dude is Mick
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #18.98 (2010) (TV Episode)
a clip is shown in a montage of Sylvester Stallone films
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World/Eat Pray Love/The Expendables (2010) (TV Episode)
Clips shown of Stallone's early career
The Nostalgia Critic: Rocky IV (2010) (TV Episode)
clips are shown
Marty & Bobby (2011) (Video)
Clips featured.
Forget About It: Rocky (2011) (TV Episode)
Panda "forgets about it" and shows some scenes
The Real Rocky (2011) (TV Movie)
Several clips are featured.
The Nostalgia Critic: The Top 11 Awesome Movie Themes (2012) (TV Episode)
this movie's theme ranks at #4
Boxing at the Movies: Kings of the Ring (2013)
Clips seen and discussed

Spoofed in 

Saturday Night Live: Jack Burns/Santana (1977) (TV Episode)
Spoofed in Gary Weis film
Mork & Mindy: Mork's Greatest Hits (1978) (TV Episode)
Mork comes down the staircase impersonating Stallone in Rocky.
Police Squad!: Ring of Fear (A Dangerous Assignment) (1982) (TV Episode)
Buddy's final fight and reunion with Sally
Young Doctors in Love (1982)
Spoofed in the last scene (surgery room)
Mr. Mom (1983)
Michael Keaton's character did a whole 'Rocky' sequence.
A Polish Vampire in Burbank (1985)
parodied
Punky Brewster: The K.O. Kid (1985) (TV Episode)
The training montage is a direct parody of this film.
Meatballs III: Summer Job (1986)
climbing stairs as theme plays
Ricky 1 (1988)
The title, main character and much of the plot parody Rocky.
Mighty Mouse, the New Adventures: Snow White and the Motor City Dwarfs/Don't Touch That Dial (1988) (TV Episode)
Rocky of Rocky and Hoodwinkle is a parody of Rocky Balboa
Leisure Suit Larry 3: Passionate Patti in Pursuit of the Pulsating Pectorals! (1989) (Video Game)
A variation of the Rocky theme plays after Larry's gym workout.
Repossessed (1990)
Tiny Toon Adventures: Cinemaniacs! (1990) (TV Episode)
Spoofed on the multiplex marquee as "Rocko 12"
The Simpsons: Brush with Greatness (1991) (TV Episode)
Homer's training montage spoofs the training montage in "Rocky."
Hot Shots! (1991)
a Rocky lookalike is seen in full boxing getup
Bu wen sao (1992)
A character runs out the stairs at a cemetery (spoofing the famous scene of "Rocky" running up the stairs of the Philadelphia Museum of Art), with the soundtrack of "Rocky" as the background music.
Rocko's Modern Life: No Pain, No Gain/Who Gives a Buck? (1993) (TV Episode)
When Rocko uses the Anatomizer, a "Rocko" version of the song "Gonna Fly Now" plays.
Happy Gilmore (1996)
The Nutty Professor (1996)
Sherman runs up the stairs and punches the air exactly like Rocky did
The Epic of Detective Mandy: Book Five - Satan Claus III: The 13th Day of Christmas (1996) (TV Movie)
Both the resistance soldier training sequence and the extended fist-fight between Detective Mandy and Satan Claus spoof similar scenes in Rocky (1977) (the training montage and Rocky-Apollo Creed fight), complete with similar reaction cutaways used of Rocky's supporters, and use the music score from those scenes in Rocky (1976). In addition, Mandy's Wife inspires Mandy to get up and continue fighting, as Adrian did in Rocky (1976).
The Simpsons: The Homer They Fall (1996) (TV Episode)
A lot of the training sequences are based on the movie Rocky, including Homer running alongside Moe, Marge asking Moe not to let Homer fight and the line "You will always be a loser".
Spice World (1997)
Men in White (1998) (TV Movie)
Antz (1998)
Landspeed: CKY (1999) (Video)
Just Shoot Me!: The Odd Couple: Part 2 (1999) (TV Episode)
A beaten-up Dennis shouting "Adrienne!" after getting married.
Johnny Bravo: Man with the Golden Gut/Welcome Back, Bravo/Aunt Katie's Farm (1999) (TV Episode)
In "Man With the Golden Gut" Johnny runs up the stairs of the Lincoln Memorial while a parody of the theme music plays.
The Big Tease (1999)
The King of Queens: Dire Strayts (1999) (TV Episode)
Doug plays a scene were he talks like Sylvester Stallone and Burgess Meredith
Donkey Kong 64 (1999) (Video Game)
Hooves of Fire (1999) (TV Short)
Freaks and Geeks: The Diary (2000) (TV Episode)
"Gonna Fly Now" plays during the baseball scene.
Excel Saga: Animation USA (2000) (TV Episode)
Pedro acts the same scene of the training, he drinks a glass of raw eggs and then, he vomits it. Pedro begins to run like Rocky Balboa using the same gray suit .
An Extremely Goofy Movie (2000) (Video)
Goofy's studying montage, complete with him climbing stairs at the end.
Waiting (2000)
Sean jumps at the top of some steps outside with his hands in the air like Rocky
Big Money Hustlas (2000) (Video)
Sugar Bear runs the exact same place in a very similiar outfit as did Rocky in his famous training scene while he's jogging up some steps. The very same location is used for the shot in BMH.
Zoolander (2001)
Hansel says, "cut me", during contest.
Big Fat Liar (2002)
That '70s Show: Everybody Loves Casey (2002) (TV Episode)
the final fight against Apollo Creed, also explicitly references as such
The Simpsons: The Strong Arms of the Ma (2003) (TV Episode)
Uses theme music from Rockie movie; also Marge's training includes weight lifting with weights made of everyday domestic items - spoof of Rocky's training with everyday items instead of special machines.
Fat Pizza (2003)
A Sylvester Stallone clone has the character name - Rocky Ramboa (a play on the character name Rocky Balboa) - and fights in a boxing match.
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003)
the scene where she runs up the stairs to her trainier
The Mighty Boosh: Killeroo (2004) (TV Episode)
Rich Fulcher's boxing trainer character in this episode is a parody of Rocky's trainer in this film.
The Calamari Wrestler (2004)
Because it spoofs the part at the ending where Adrian is trying to get to Rocky in the ring. (-Adrian! -Rocky! -Adrian! -Rocky... etc)
South Park: The Losing Edge (2005) (TV Episode)
The slow motion punch Randy takes to the face is a parody of the famous one in this film. Randy's training scenes are also similar. He wears the same outfit as Stallone for them. Also, the slow piano music that plays when Randy decides not to go to the final game is a slowed-down version of the Rocky theme.
Family Guy: The Cleveland-Loretta Quagmire (2005) (TV Episode)
Cleveland trains to kill Quagmire with the help of Mickey
Bleach: The Avengers (2005) (TV Episode)
Rancid's slow-motion punch
Torrente 3: El protector (2005)
The montage of Torrente's training, set to "Gonna Fly Now".
My Gym Partner's a Monkey: Shark Attack/Me Adam, You Jake (2006) (TV Episode)
The slow motion punch Adam takes to the face is a parody of the famous one in this film. Adam's training scenes are also similar. He wears the same outfit as Stallone for them.
Church Ball (2006)
when guy is hit on the court, he is brought to the side and says "Cut me, Mick! Cut me!"
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Hundred Dollar Baby (2006) (TV Episode)
this movie is spoofed in this episode
MADtv: Episode #12.8 (2006) (TV Episode)
They make fun of how they are making a new Rocky movie even though Stallone is too old
Bob Gratton, ma vie/My Life: Gagner une vedette (2007) (TV Episode)
Mike trains for a wheelchair race Rocky style.
Shaun the Sheep: Shape Up with Shaun (2007) (TV Episode)
A "Rocky"-like theme is heard as a sheep climbs to the top of a pile of garbage and begins jumping up and down, like Rocky at the top of the steps in Philadelphia.
Run, Fatboy, Run (2007)
Dennis attempts to drink a glass of egg yolks ala Rocky Balboa and ends up gagging on them.
The Comebacks (2007)
the team punches frozen meat in a freezer
Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates Blackie (2007) (TV Episode)
Chris trains Blackie the dog in a Rocky-style montage (raw eggs, punching meat, running up steps)
Robot Chicken: Ban on the Fun (2007) (TV Episode)
Rocky wins the bout a different way
Never Back Down (2008)
Max and Jake try to drink two raw eggs and spit them out
You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)
Breaking eggs into a glass and punching along with the famous music
The Nostalgia Critic: The Battle of Epic Proportions (2008) (TV Episode)
Music leading into the fight.
The Replacements: Tasumi Unmasked (2008) (TV Episode)
Todd's training montage contains many elements from this movie
Robot Chicken: Tell My Mom (2009) (TV Episode)
Joey Fatone pitches a new sketch concept of "Part Rocky, Part Crocodile Dundee 2"
Cyprien (2009)
Before meeting Gina McQueen for the first time, Cyprien trains the same way as Rocky. The theme song is played.
Atop the Fourth Wall: Amazons Attack Prologue (2009) (TV Episode)
"Gonna Fly Now" plays as Linkara trains, Rocky style.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Mac's Big Break (2010) (TV Episode)
drinking eggs like Rocky and puking
Killjoy 3 (2010) (Video)
Killjoy imitates Paulie during Zilla's boxing match
Rookie - Fast platt (2011) (TV Movie)
major spoof
The Fairly OddParents: The Old Man and the C-/Balance of Flour (2011) (TV Episode)
The montage where Timmy helps his dad study is a parody of the training montage from Rocky.
Rocky XXX: A Parody Thriller (2011) (Video)
Porno spoof of the series.
Thumb (2012) (Video)
With a classic boxing training montage.

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