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Follows 

Followed by 

Edited into 

Star Wars: A Musical Journey (2005)
clips edited into music videos

Spin-off 

Droids (1985)
Star Tours (1987)
Star Wars: Battlefront (2004)
This video game is based on the five Star Wars movies that had been released to that point.
Star Wars: Battlefront II (2005)
This game was based on the six Star Wars movies that had been released to that point.
Star Tours: The Adventures Continue (2011)
Part of the "Star Wars" series

References 

THX 1138 (1971)
Taxi Driver (1976)
George Lucas admitted that Emperor Palpatine's name was influenced by Senator Palantine in this film.
Kagemusha (1980)

Referenced in 

Denshi sentai Denjiman: Akai Kabutomushi Bakudan (1980)
Images of the movie can be seen on a poster at the school.
One Trick Pony (1980)
coming out ot the theater after watching it and talking about it
The Party (1980)
A french movie poster can be seen
Twilite Pink (1981)
Poster of the film is seen at a bus stop.
Outland (1981)
Sayônara, ginga tetsudô Surî-Nain: Andromeda shûchakueki (1981)
father-son revealing final fight
Bosom Buddies: The Slightly Illustrated Man (1982)
Kip suggests taking his date to see the film.
Cat People (1982)
Empire Strikes Back gum bought by a Boy Scout
E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
A person is seen in a Yoda costume.
Poltergeist (1982)
A Tauntaun toy can be seen in Carol Anne and Robbie's room.
Urusei yatsura: Shocking Library: Quiet Please! (1982)
A pink Yoda can be seen on C-3PO's shoulder.
Author! Author! (1982)
One of the sons of Al Pacino wears a T-Shirt with Yoda on it
TRON (1982)
The King of Comedy (1983)
Movie poster in Daniel Laurent Films building.
Silver Spoons: The Empire Strikes Out (1983)
title reference
Valley Girl (1983)
Ad for this movie is shown in night shots of Hollywood.
No 73: The Disagreement (1983)
Peter Mayhew talks about Empire during his interview
Urusei yatsura: Lum & Ataru: A Night Alone (1983)
One of Ataru's friends is seen dressed like Yoda.
Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (1984)
The second fight between Gawain and the Darth Vaderesque Black Knight inside the cave is designed to parallel the similar scene in The Empire Strikes Back.
The Next One (1984)
Poster seen.
Operación Mantis (El exterminio del macho) (1985)
Fake upcoming sequel title "Mantis contraataca" ("Mantis Strikes Back")
Brazil (1985)
Sam slays the masked Samurai, to find his own face behind the mask.
Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
When pee-wee walks into Mario's Magic Shop, there is an Imperial Stormtrooper helmet on the top shelf on the left
Real Genius (1985)
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Orko's New Friend (1985)
Squonge tells a tall tale about fixing a hyperdrive, stopping on an asteroid and almost being swallowed
Joey (1985)
Private Teacher (1985)
Jimmy has this film's poster as well as a Yoda portrait in his room
The Quest (1986)
Labyrinth (1986)
When Sarah and the group first enter the actual goblin city, movement can be seen in a window off center right. After Ludo passes in front of it, Yoda can be seen in the window.
Howard the Duck (1986)
A kid in the diner wears an "ESB" shirt
Captain EO (1986)
Willy/Milly (1986)
Iron Warrior (1987)
Star Tours (1987)
Raising Arizona (1987)
According to Nathan Sr., Nathan Jr. was wearing jammies that "... Yodas and shit on them".
Disorderlies (1987)
Upon meeting the old man he says, "you look like Yoda".
Check It Out: The Umpire Strikes Back (1987)
Title reference.
Muppet Babies: Adventures in Muppet-Sitting (1987)
Piggy's Little Red Riding Hood Story takes place on the planet Dagobah.
Aenigma (1987)
Yoda poster on wall of Jennifer's bedroom.
Night Screams (1988)
A character parodies Yoda by mimicking his voice and giving advice about how to handle faliure in the same exhuberant manner as Yoda did in the referred title. Also, the character doing the impression calls his friend Skywalker.
Cheers: Tale of Two Cuties (1988)
Frasier mentions that "Luke Skywalker's father is Darth Vader".
Mega Man II (1988)
Troldspejlet: Episode #1.2 (1989)
Jakob Stegelmann mentions the Star Wars trilogy in his review of Willow (1988)
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
Ted: "I'm Darth Ted." Bill: "Well I'm Luke Bill. And you're not my father!"
Batman (1989)
Saved by the Bell: Beauty and the Screech (1989)
Screech says, "I will be your Yoda."
Cheers: What is... Cliff Clavin? (1990)
Carla talkes to norm as Yoda.
The Simpsons: Bart the General (1990)
Bart says "There are no good wars with the exception of the American Revolution, WWII and the Star Wars trilogy"
Tiny Toon Adventures: Career Oppor-Toon-ities (1990)
Babs, wearing a Darth Vader helmet, says, "If only you knew the power of the dark side!"
Tiny Toon Adventures: Best o' Plucky Duck Day (1990)
The Munch 'n' Crunch bar says, "Taste the power of the dark side!"
Rodney Dangerfield's The Really Big Show (1991)
referenced in a joke
La setta (1991)
The Hard Way (1991)
Mobile Suit Gundam F91 (1991)
One of the songs is an awful lot like "The Imperial March", and is used to represent the bad guys.
Married with Children: Buck the Stud (1991)
Bud puts on a Jedi-style coat and says: "And what is wrong with my clothes, Kel?" - "Nothing, Yoda!"
Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever (1991)
Ray, dressed up like Darth Vader, says "Dale, I am your father" when they are fencing with their nightsticks.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Cave Dwellers (1991)
Crow (imitating James Earl Jones): "This is CNN, Luke."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Gamera (1991)
Crow (as Darth Vader): "Kenny, join me, and together we will rule the universe!"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Pod People (1991)
Joel: Hey, it looks like Yoda's home.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Stranded in Space (1991)
"His name isn't Yoda, by any chance?"
Home Improvement: Mow Better Blues (1991)
Tim (talking about his torque wrench): "It's not old, it's experienced. This is the Yoda of my tool bench here."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Unearthly (1991)
Servo: (as Darth Vader) Luke, it is your destiny.
The Simpsons: I Married Marge (1991)
The film is mentioned by name.
Wings: Stew in a Stew (1992)
Helen explains sequels to Antonio, and uses the "Star Wars" films as an example.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: City Limits (1992)
Tom (as Darth Vader): "Luke, I am your father!"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Hercules Unchained (1992)
Joel: "This kind of reminds me of 'The Empire Strikes Back,' except it's not very good."
Batman: Heart of Ice (1992)
Batman hanging upside down from frozen ceiling and character in a hot chemical bath, same as happens to Luke.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Tormented (1992)
Tom mentions going to see a "Star Wars triple feature"
Snatcher CD-ROMantic (1992)
A Outer Heaven customer wears a "Yoda" disguise.
The Simpsons: Marge Gets a Job (1992)
Music from the film plays to introduce us to Mr. Burns' office.
The Making of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (1993)
Referenced by the sound editors
Day of the Tentacle (1993)
Yoda is mentioned
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: The Baby Comes Out (1993)
Will says the new baby looks like Yoda
Animaniacs: Space Probed/Battle for the Planet (1993)
Yakko calls the alien Yoda.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Outlaw (1993)
Crow: "Boba Fett!"
Clerks. (1994)
Dante and Randal argue over which is the better film, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) or Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983).
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Teen-Age Crime Wave (1994)
Meanwhile, Darth Vader--in his relentless search for Luke Skywalker--and the doughnut-headed Princess Leia are found on the ice planet Hoth, where they are-
The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
At the end of the first clock scene, the sound effect of the carbonite machine is heard.
Boy Meets World: Kid Gloves (1994)
Cory uses the scuba mask like Darth Vader's mask and quotes the "Luke, I am your father" line.
EarthBound (1994)
The Nanny: Curse of the Grandmas (1994)
Fran mentions the character, Yoda.
The Simpsons: A Star Is Burns (1995)
The music for "The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme)" is used when you see Mr. Burns in his office.
A Bit of Fry and Laurie: Episode #4.7 (1995)
"Let go Luke, use the force"
Slam Dunk Ernest (1995)
Opening scene, players tell Ernest he's short like Yoda.
Se7en (1995)
Detective Mills mentions that just because he read some books, John Doe is not Yoda
Freakazoid!: And Fan Boy Is His Name/Lawn Gnomes Chapter IV: Fun in the Sun/Freak's French Lesson (1995)
Fanboy quotes Darth Vader as he approaches towards Mark Hamil at the Expo.
Mallrats (1995)
GoldenEye (1995)
Gex (1995)
Gex - "Obi-wan has taught you well".
The Weinerville Chanukah Special (1995)
The I'm your father quote was parodied.
The Pandora Directive (1996)
Imperial Walker mentioned during Roswell level.
The Making of 'E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial' (1996)
The Yoda story is recollected by Steven and George
Asylum: Episode #1.5 (1996)
The ending of "The Empire Strikes Back" is referenced.
Duke Nukem 3D (1996)
A secret in the 8th level of the second episode, Lunar Reactor, makes a reference to a scene from Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes where Luke is hung upside down from a cave. Duke comments, also referring to the movie, "Now this is a force to be reckoned with!"
NewsRadio: The Song Remains the Same (1996)
Beth: "Speak, not to me, as if a child I am, okay Yoda?"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Incredible Melting Man (1996)
Crow: (as Darth Vader) Join me, Luke.
Caroline in the City: Caroline and the Ex-Wife (1996)
Pete compares Richard to Yoda for his advice.
NewsRadio: Presence (1996)
Boba Fett action figure used as spying camera
The Cable Guy (1996)
Independence Day (1996)
IMHO: The sequence where Bill Pullman climbs the ladder to his jet and watches the UFO take off bears a strong semblance to the scene in ESB where Luke climbs into his X-Wing after the Hoth battle and watches the Falcon take off.
Fei hu (1996)
Chasing Amy (1997)
Fools Rush In (1997)
Saturday Night Live: Sting/Veruca Salt (1997)
referenced in the Home Shopping Skit
Suddenly Susan: With Friends Like These (1997)
Luis asks Jerry if Han or Leia went with Luke when he went to study under Yoda.
Men Behaving Badly: Getting Rid of Harry (1997)
Jamie refers to Harry as 'Yoda' several times
Street Fighter III: New Generation (1997)
Oro is an old cave-dweller who does Yoda's levitation trick
Hercules (1997)
Spawn (1997)
Spawn calls Cog Yoda when first testing his powers
Troops (1997)
Bad Business (1997)
Orgazmo (1997)
The Assignment (1997)
The movie references a line from "Empire Strikes Back".
Hacks (1997)
referenced by John Ritter
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: School Hard (1997)
Referenced in the dialogue: "You were my sire, man! You were my... Yoda!"
The Weird Al Show: Time Machine (1997)
Al's "Yoda" song recounts much of the plot of "The Empire Strikes Back."
Starship Troopers (1997)
Rico recuperates in a large tank, similar to the bacta tank where Luke is treated.
Dexter's Laboratory: Unfortunate Cookie/The Muffin King (1997)
Dexter's Dad imitates Darth Vader in The Muffin King
The Adam and Joe Show: Episode #2.2 (1997)
Video box in foreground of the special edition videos scene.
Scream 2 (1997)
Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
The headline "The Empire will Strike Back" so admired by Elliot Carver when reviewing media reaction to the impending British attack mirrors a real headline run by Newsweek during the Falklands War in 1982 picturing HMS Hermes and the headline "The Empire Strikes Back" which was a reference to this movie.
Oh Yeah! Cartoons: The Fairly OddParents (1998)
Cosmo, dressed like Darth Vader, says "I am your father".
Gex 64: Enter the Gecko (1998)
One of the levels is called "The Umpire Strikes Out"
Dexter's Laboratory: Old Flame/Don't Be a Hero/My Favorite Martian (1998)
Dexter quotes Han Solo's famous line "Never tell me the odds."
StarCraft (1998)
South Park: Terrance and Phillip in Not Without My Anus (1998)
Saddam tells Scott that he has changed the deal that they had and Scott should "pray that he doesn't change it any further". Scott comments, "This deal's getting worse all the time!" Darth Vader and Lando Calrissian say the same thing in the movie.
Enchanted (1998)
NewsRadio: Jackass Junior High (1998)
Mark Davis uses the line "Luke, I am your father" in the Crazy Eric's advertisement
Godzilla (1998)
The first sequence of the AH64-Apache gunships hunting Godzilla through the streets references both Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) with the line "Echo 4 to Echo Base"
The X Files (1998)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Final Sacrifice (1998)
Tom: "Luke, it is your destiny."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Quest of the Delta Knights (1998)
"Maybe it's your father" Servo: (as Darth Vader) Luke...
Zacharia Farted (1998)
Michael refers to the waitress as Yoda.
NewsRadio: The Lam (1998)
Mr. James: "Do, or do not. There is no try."
A Bug's Life (1998)
Half-Life (1998)
Jesse: The Cheese Ship (1998)
Jesse quotes Darth Vader: "Luke, I am your father."
The Unauthorized 'Star Wars' Story (1999)
the making of this film is recounted
Dawson's Creek: Sex, She Wrote (1999)
Abby congratulates Jen on luring the Wonderboy (Dawson) "to the Dark Side", which is what Vader tried to do to Luke.
Just Shoot Me!: Toy Story (1999)
Dennis sarcastically calls Jack "Yoda."
Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko (1999)
When in an icy level, Gex mentions planet Hoth
The Adam and Joe Show: Episode #3.1 (1999)
In the Death Star Hollywood restaurant, one of the piece of memorabilia on the wall is Luke's severed hand.
Saturday Night Live: Sarah Michelle Gellar/Backstreet Boys (1999)
Billy Dee Williams is introduced as Lando Calrissian himself, discusses the character on Weekend Update
Human Traffic (1999)
A poster is visible in Moff's bedroom.
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
Dr. Evil quotes the "I am your father" line
Wild Wild West (1999)
Dr. Loveless's giant mechanical spider is reminiscent of the AT-AT walkers, wreaking similar havoc on those below, including a brick tower inscribed "Kasdan Iron Monger"; a reference to Lawrence Kasdan, writer of The Empire Strikes Back
Mystery Science Theater 3000: It Lives by Night (1999)
Tom: "Could this be my Yoda-like mentor?"
The Boondock Saints (1999)
When the brothers come out of the holding cell after the incident in the alley, one of the detectives offers coffee and says, "We would be honored if you would join us".
The Making of 'Silverado' (1999)
mentioned once
Go' morgen Danmark: Episode dated 19 August 1999 (1999)
film critic Niels Frid-Nielsen makes a reference to 'the original trilogy'
Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun (1999)
The cutscene of the Mammoth MK 2 destroying the Nod base has references to the Hoth assault, such as the four-legged walker, the uselessness of the defenses against it, the Mammoth crushing the car similar to Luke's snow speeder, and the Mammoth destroying Banshees, which look similar to snow speeders.
Family Guy: Peter, Peter, Caviar Eater (1999)
Brian uses a Star Wars collectible cup and a story from the movie to explain to Peter that he has changed for the worse.
Freaks and Geeks: Beers and Weirs (1999)
A Time magazine cover promoting "The Empire Strikes Back" can be seen hanging in Sam's locker.
Spaced: Chaos (1999)
Tim, Daisy and Brian watch the Star Wars trilogy and talk about it in depth.
South Park: Korn's Groovy Pirate Ghost Mystery (1999)
At the end of the episode, little X-Wings come and take down Kenny's RoboCop robot the same way Luke Skywalker took down an AT-AT Imperial Walker in The Empire Strikes Back.
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror X (1999)
The Collector tries to kill Stretch Dude & Clobbergirl by encasing them in lucite, just like Hans Solo famously was in this film -this is a reference as The Collector is a big Star Wars fan.
Toy Story 2 (1999)
"No, Buzz! I am your father."
Face the Music (2000)
"Thanks, Yoda"
Freaks and Geeks: Carded and Discarded (2000)
Neil mentions waiting in line for the Empire Strikes Back
Freaks and Geeks: Girlfriends and Boyfriends (2000)
Sam has a Time magazine cover of The Empire Strikes Back
The Independent (2000)
One of the 'lessons' Morty has taught Ivan is, "Do or do not. There is no try".
Brak Presents the Brak Show Starring Brak: Episode #1.2 (2000)
Segment: The Umpire Strikes Brak
Freaks and Geeks: Chokin' and Tokin' (2000)
Neal dresses as Yoda
Farscape: Crackers Don't Matter (2000)
Character refering to Yoda
Gladiator (2000)
3rd Rock from the Sun: The Big Giant Head Returns Again: Part 2 (2000)
When Dick finds out the Big Giant Head is his father, Tommy compares it to Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader
Freaks and Geeks: The Little Things (2000)
Harris quotes Yoda, "once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny."
Beethoven's 3rd (2000)
Ben (one of the two thieves) imitates Yoda in the first scene: "That is why you fail; stupid you are!".
Farscape: Look at the Princess: Part 2: I Do, I Think (2000)
Crichton gets turned into a statue. Also just before he's about to be turned into a statue Chiana says "I love you." he replies "I know" just like Han Solo did before he was frozen.
The Mythology of 'Star Wars' (2000)
is being mentioned and / or shown in the form of clips within this documentary
Freaks and Geeks: Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers (2000)
Bill has an Empire Strikes Back glass
Freaks and Geeks: Noshing and Moshing (2000)
Neal has toys from the Battle of Hoth in his room.
Escape from Monkey Island (2000)
In the Mists of Time swamp, it's possible to see a crashed X-Wing Fighter in the background.
Miss Congeniality (2000)
Gracie calls Victor Melling Yoda
The Beginning: Making 'Episode I' (2001)
mentioned a few times
Wendigo (2001)
The Simpsons: Worst Episode Ever (2001)
Part of Martin's property that his mum tries to sell is a reel of this movie with an alternate ending "Luke's father is Chewbacca"
Horrorvision (2001)
Spaced: Back (2001)
Tim says "You Lando"
Futurama: The Birdbot of Ice-Catraz (2001)
Leela puts on a heavy jacket and goes searching for Bender on an ice planet in the midst of falling temperatures.
Farscape: Self Inflicted Wounds: Part 2 - Wait for the Wheel (2001)
Aeryn Sun mentions Yoda from Degoba
Undergrads: Party (2001)
Gimpy shows off a Malaysian bootleg copy of this movie, plus, he compares Rocko with Lando Calrissian
Undergrads: New Friends (2001)
Gimpy assumes Spud will freeze him in carbonite as punishment for his Star Wars fan-dom
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
Cockknocker (Mark Hamill), eventually cutting off his hand (in reference to Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back).
Vidocq (2001)
(SPOILER) After fighting with the Alchemist, Vidocq falls into the hole and gets saved the same way Luke does after fighting with Vader.
Trading Spaces: Maple Glen: Fiedler Road (2001)
Homeower says, "Luke, I am your father", while painting a lamp shade black.
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XII (2001)
Yoda is at the Gypsy's wedding.
Family Guy: Screwed the Pooch (2001)
Peter: "I will give you all my Star Wars cards if it is. Except Boba Fett. I never risk the Fett man."
Alias: Mea Culpa (2001)
Alternate candidate than "His Girl Friday" for best film ever, suggested by Francie
Star Fox Adventures (2002)
Michael Wood (http://www.michaelcawood.com) claims that Scales' expressionless observation during his interrogation of the Cloudrunner Queen was a reference to Vader's look as Han Solo is encased in carbonite
Spoiler Wars (2002)
Various merchandise of this movie can be found in both Dedo & the Anti-Internet Spoiler League Member's room.
Just Shoot Me!: Nina Van Mom (2002)
During the role playing exercise, Maya says she is a guide; Dennis asks "Like Yoda?", then imitates him.
Family Guy: Brian Wallows and Peter's Swallows (2002)
Peter imagines one of his swallows as Boba Fett.
The Simpsons: Half-Decent Proposal (2002)
Yoda poster in Comic Book Guy's room
Fanalysis (2002)
several people dressed up like Boba Fett, who first appeared in this movie.
EV Nova (2002)
Spider-Man (2002)
ER: Lockdown (2002)
Open reference to a character from this movie (Yoda)
WarCraft III: Reign of Chaos (2002)
When clicking an Orc unit several times, he says: "Me not sound like Yoda, do I?"
Reign of Fire (2002)
South Park: Free Hat (2002)
The boys go to watch this re-released at the cinema.
Mission Hill: Happy Birthday, Douchebag (2002)
Kids go inside to watch it at Andy's flashback birtthday party
Science Fiction (2002)
Wietse dresses up like Darth Vader and says 'Andreas, I am your father'
Taken (2002)
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Shift Happens (2002)
Sabrina calls Morgan "Princess Layaround".
Top Gear: Episode #1.2 (2002)
Jeremy talks about Darth Vader while driving the Nobel
South Park: A Ladder to Heaven (2002)
the boys say that they haven't seen Cloud City, from this movie, yet
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Conversations with Dead People (2002)
Andrew and Jonathan call each other Echo 1 and Echo 2 over the walkie-talkies.
Lizzie McGuire: Xtreme Xmas (2002)
Tudge mimics Yoda
Futurama: The Route of All Evil (2002)
Space worm from Star Wars makes an appearence.
Firefly: Serenity (2002)
On Persephone, as Inara docks her shuttle with Serenity, what appears to be an Imperial Shuttle from "Star Wars" can be seen in the background sky left of center.
Party Monster (2003)
"You're the Yoda to my Luke"
Red Dwarf: The Doug Naylor Interview (2003)
Reference to the Star Wars movies
Chappelle's Show: Episode #1.7 (2003)
Yoda is parodied
Angel: Orpheus (2003)
Willow: "Does seem like you've given in to the grumpy side of the force."
Retarded Animal Babies (2003)
picture of Yoda on Donkey's shirt
Futurama: The Sting (2003)
Conrad mentioned the ice planet Hoth
Firefly: Heart of Gold (2003)
A minitaure Han Solo in carbonite appears in this episode
Firefly: The Message (2003)
When Kaylee is sitting in her hammock holding the message recorder, there is a 12" tall "Han Solo in Carbonite" figure to her left.
Monster Man (2003)
During sex, Sarah says "Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try."
Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special (2003)
Trivia question asked by Triumph the Insult Comic Dog in Star Wars line segment
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Kattan (2003)
referenced in Home Shopping
Herr Lehmann (2003)
Moritz (2003)
dialog at the party
Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy (2003)
mentioned once
The Light and Magic of 'Indiana Jones' (2003)
Mentioned by George Lucas
Something to Do with Death (2003)
mentioned once
Troldspejlet: Episode #30.9 (2003)
Jakob Stegelmann mentions Lucas had already made the first two Star Wars films when he and Spielberg began working on Raiders
Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003)
Bugs and Marvin fight ala Luke and Darth
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
The elephant battle scenes were strikingly similar to the Hoth At-At battles. An elephant is brought down by Legolas, much in the same way that Luke Skywalker brought down the Imperial walker.
Armed & Dangerous (2003)
When Q is about to "revive" Rexus, Roman observes this gesture by stating: "I've seen this done before. He'll split open the dead beast's stomach and stick Rexus amongst the warm entrails... should keep him warm for at least a day." This is performed in "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back" by Han Solo.
Beer Run (2003)
dialogue
Tripping the Rift: Cool Whip (2004)
A pink Yoda levitating a plane is shot to pieces
Dead Leaves (2004)
character named Bobafett Guy
Angel: Damage (2004)
Andrew: "... driven insane by Yoda knows who."
Saturday Night Live: Drew Barrymore/Kelis (2004)
Referenced during the monologue and in Spy Glass
Gilmore Girls: Scene in a Mall (2004)
Lane tells Christine, "I'm not Yoda!"
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Shaun quotes the line "Get behind me" and handles his cricket bat like a lightsabre.
Hellboy (2004)
Abe Sapien suspended in a tank of healing blue liquid with wires attached mirrors Luke Skywalker's recovery
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)
The Bride's training by Pai Mei is a reference to Luke Skywalker/Yoda
Zen Noir (2004)
At one point, the Detective called the Master "Yoda". Also: references to light sabers are made.
Knuckle Sandwich (2004)
"Luke, I am your father"
The 24th Day (2004)
While the two leads play a trivia game with each other, they mention this movie.
Looking for Kitty (2004)
explicitly mentioned in dialogue
Strings (2004)
Hal has been caught, and is hanging in his leg in an icy cave. So does Luke Skywalker.
The Wedding Date (2005)
Kat refers to to Nick several times in the film as "the Yoda of escorts"
Hoodwinked! (2005)
When Twitchy is using the spotlight when underground with the wolf, they fall in a hole and all you see is Twitchys spotlight which h moves around. It is very much like when Luke and C3-PO crashland on Dagobah and all you see is C3-POs spotlight sticking out of the water
The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
Sam wears a "hello, my name is Yoda" badge at the party
Tripping the Rift: Emasculating Chode (2004)
During a lightsaber duel, Darph Bobo cuts off Chode's tentacle
Tripping the Rift: Love Conquers All... Almost (2004)
A Yoda clone called Smoda offers his help
Tripping the Rift: Android Love (2004)
A bounty hunter called Francis Boba Fett III flies a ship modelen on the Slave I
Six Feet Under: Grinding the Corn (2004)
This film is mentioned in the eulogy at Lawrence's funeral.
The Year of the Tick (2004)
Morgan misquotes a sentence from that movie; Fran talks about Yoda
Simon's Cam (2004)
Simon Pegg attempts to recreate the famous Death Star scene with some dodgy impressions whilst walking down an alley with a camera.
Snowball Effect: The Story of 'Clerks' (2004)
Mentioned in a clip of Dante & Randel's famous Star Wars conversation from Clerks.
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)
reference to "landing platform 327" (Bespin/RAF Aerial Landing Strip)
Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1: Diet (2004)
Shake says he's from Tatooine, Dagobah, Alderaan, etc. and imitates R2-D2.
Around the Bend (2004)
Two of the characters (in Around the Bend) mention Star Wars in a conversation.
And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop: My Name Is... (2004)
Bushwick Bill of the Geto Boys is compared to Yoda.
Drawn Together: Requiem for a Reality Show (2004)
Han Solo frozen in carbonite was shown.
The Fairly OddParents: New Squid in Town/Wish Fixers (2004)
Cosmo and Wanda are encased in carbonite.
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius: Lights! Camera! Danger! (2004)
A movie parody and/or quote reference.
Meet the Fockers (2004)
Gaylord says to Jorge "Search your feelings, you know it to be true" just like Darth Vader tells Luke about him being his father. Gaylord then says "I am your father" in Spanish.
Wolf Creek (2005)
Line: "I am your father" + Vader breathing
Saturday Night Live: Paris Hilton/Keane (2005)
Referenced in Exclusive Connections
American Dragon: Jake Long: Act 4, Scene 15 (2005)
The scene where the huntsmaster's helmet is placed on the on his head is a reference to a similar scene with Darth Vader.
Red Dwarf: The Starbuggers - Series VI (2005)
Referenced by name
Arrested Development: The Immaculate Election (2005)
A videotape features a younger George Michael re-enacting his favourite film, Star Wars.
Sin City (2005)
Hartigan says to Bob: "Real credit to the force, you are." (Yoda style)
Robot Chicken: A Piece of the Action (2005)
Yoda appears at Star Wars convention
Kim Possible: So the Drama (2005)
The line "You have failed me for the last time"
Robot Chicken: S&M Present (2005)
Joey Fatone trains for the tournament in the same manner as Luke on Dagobah, doing a handstand while Force-lifting objects into the air.
Veronica Mars: Hot Dogs (2005)
(Logan speaks like Yoda) "Important your family is, hmm."
Gilmore Girls: But I'm a Gilmore! (2005)
Mention about Luke, Han and taun taun.
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)
The sound of Gonzo unplugging himself from the computer is the same sound as the hyper-drive failing
How to Stand in Line for Star Wars (2005)
Several people name it as their favorite episode
Generation Jedi (2005)
The film is discussed at length
'Star Wars': Feel the Force (2005)
Documentary is about the Star Wars series
Lost: Exodus: Part 1 (2005)
When Michael and Jin are buliding the boat, he says "This goes there, THAT goes THERE," just like Han Solo says in the Empire Strikes back to Chewie
The Eurovision Song Contest (2005)
Referenced Princess Leia
Stinger (2005)
talk about the Pet Psychic going "Yoda"
Only Human: Make Me Normal (2005)
Moneer is obsessed with Star Wars; makes reference to original trilogy
Family Guy: Don't Make Me Over (2005)
Stewie does an impression of Yoda in this film.
Pinoy/Blonde (2005)
Mentioned in the movie.
Re-Imagining the Magic (2005)
Yoda poster on wall
Weeds: Free Goat (2005)
Shane and his dad play a scene from Empire Strikes Back
Serenity (2005)
When Inara and Mal are fleeing in Inara's old shuttle, Inara ask "what have you done to my shuttle", to which Mal replies "it's not your shuttle", mirroring a conversation between Han Solo and Lando Calarissian regarding the Millenium Falcon
Criminal Minds: Extreme Aggressor (2005)
Morgan quotes Yoda.
My Name Is Earl: Quit Smoking (2005)
Old Man says "Luke, I am your father."
ER: Man with No Name (2005)
Yoda is mentioned
Little Documentary (2005)
Referenced by name
The Office: The Fire (2005)
referenced in dialogue
Jeopardy!: Episode #22.24 (2005)
referenced in clues in "Star Wars Forever" category
Chicken Little (2005)
A reference is made to Darth Vader being Luke's father.
Jarhead (2005)
A soldier quotes Darth Vader while wearing a gas mask.
South Park: Ginger Kids (2005)
A poster of Yoda can be seen in one scene.
Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates the Laundromat (2005)
The narrator calls Drew "Black Yoda"
Saturday Night Live: Eva Longoria/Korn (2005)
Referenced in Trapped in the Closet Two
Supernatural: Asylum (2005)
Dean says their father writes like Yoda.
Numb3rs: Toxin (2005)
Colby calls Agent Edgerton "The bastard son of Clint Eastwood" and Yoda:"
The Boondocks: Granddad's Fight (2005)
"I won't fail you. I'm not afraid...Oh, you will be. You will be."
The War at Home: The Empire Spanks Back (2005)
Title reference.
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy: Billy and Mandy Save Christmas (2005)
The Wampa Beast can be seen in a cave with Luke Skywalker hanging upside down on the roof.
Clone Wars: Connecting the Dots (2005)
discusses Clone Wars cartoons in reference to the film series
Stacked: iPod (2005)
Kat mentions that Stuart once spent $600 on a Yoda costume.
Saturday Night Live: Jack Black/Neil Young (2005)
'The portal to Hoth' is mentioned in the Sbarro sketch
His and Her Christmas (2005)
One of the characters refers to this film when giving the hero Yoda-like advice.
Doctor Who: The Christmas Invasion (2005)
The Doctor's duel with the Sycorax Leader and his hand being chopped off
Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That! (2006)
"In the shack and you live like Yoda" (lyrics)
According to Jim: Sex Ed Fred (2006)
On Andy's shelf, there is a Yoda miniature.
The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 2: When Nerds Collide (2006)
The villain encases Timmy's friends in carbonite just like Hans Solo in this movie.
How I Met Your Mother: Drumroll, Please (2006)
When Ted and Victoria choose fake identities, Ted chooses "Lando Calrissian"
Tibor vagyok, de hódítani akarok (2006)
mentioned in the film
Scrubs: Her Story II (2006)
Turk refers to Billy Dee Williams as his character from this movie
Incontrôlable (2006)
Line: "She looks like Yoda's mother"
Drawn Together: The Lemon AIDS Walk (2006)
Captain Hero mentions he and Popeye should "rule the galaxy as father and son".
Frostbitten (2006)
The line "never tell me the odds" is from star wars
Drawn Together: Alzheimer's That Ends Well (2006)
The other people in the nursing home hire Boba Fett to kill Toot.
Failure to Launch (2006)
Paula talks to her client in the coffee shop about how the original trilogy was better since it was about story telling and not just about special effects and CGI
What I Like About You: Finally (2006)
Vic works overnight to assure that there are no Star Wars decorations at the wedding, then jokes that he regrets not having Yoda present.
Gilmore Girls: I'm OK, You're OK (2006)
Mrs. Kim paraphrases Yoda by saying, "Don't try. Do."
The Benchwarmers (2006)
Yoda in Schmegmer Estate
Mammoth (2006)
Jack says, that the older film was one of her grandpa's favorite movies.
How I Met Your Mother: Mary the Paralegal (2006)
Mary: "You know that scene in Empire where they lower the helmet onto Darth Vader's head?"
Family Guy: You May Now Kiss the... Uh... Guy Who Receives (2006)
Peter remembers how he helped Luke Skywalker by taking the place of Han Solo's Tauntaun
Clerks II (2006)
SW vs. LOTR discussion
Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior (2006)
Wendy refers to Shen as Yoda
Hannah Montana: Oh Say, Can You Remember the Words? (2006)
Jackson was Yoda the Halloween of '99.
Shark Bait (2006)
The quote "I am your father"...
Stargate: Atlantis: No Man's Land (2006)
Sheppard explains that the idea of latching on to the hull of the hive is from a movie he saw, Han Solo did exactly the same thing with a stardestroyer in The Empire Strikes Back
Crossover (2006)
References to Yoda in the film
Jeopardy!: Episode #22.229 (2006)
Yoda is a correct response in "The 2005 Greensboro Mayoral Race" category
The Ant Bully (2006)
Sound of snow speeder when ants are attacked by flies, incl. sounds of firing
Enter the Zombie (2006)
Character refers to Yoda.
The Venture Bros.: Twenty Years to Midnight (2006)
Colonel Gentleman wishes he had an AT-AT Imperial Walker when he was kid.
Kiltro (2006)
Nik Nak is totally inspirated by Yoda.
Killer Bikini Vampire Girls Strike Back (2006)
Title references. This series spoofs all the title of the Star Wars trilogy.
Flushed Away (2006)
Frozen Han Solo in freezer
Homestarrunner.com: Everything Else, Volume 2 (2006)
In "Halloween Potion-ma-jig", Homestar mistakes Bubs' costume as being Star Wars character Lando Calrissian
Smut Palace Insanity (2006)
Poster in the "Twilite Pink" trailer.
30 Rock: Jack the Writer (2006)
Pete calls Liz 'Captain Needa'
30 Rock: Jack-Tor (2006)
Frank says his friend in accounting is Lando Calrissian, a character from the Star Wars films.
Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Guru (2006)
During his Avatar training with the Guru, Aang has an image of Katara in trouble and decides to abandon the rest of his Avatar training to go help her. Then the Guru tries to convince Aang that he hasn't completed his training, but Aang leaves ignoring the Guru's warning; This is a similar situation in "Star Wars Episode V" when during Luke's Jedi training with Master Yoda, he also has an image of his friends in trouble and abandons the rest of the Jedi training to go help them.
Inside the Actors Studio: Eddie Murphy (2006)
Eddie mentions Frank Oz's role as Yoda.
Psych: Forget Me Not (2007)
Shawn says to the mountain lion, "Simba, I am your father."
Primeval: Episode #1.2 (2007)
Connor mentions his poster from this movie.
How I Met Your Mother: Arrivederci, Fiero (2007)
Ted: "Slice me open like a Tauntaun."
Psych: Scary Sherry: Bianca's Toast (2007)
Young Gus is dressed in a Lando Calrissian costume.
The Girls Next Door: May the Horse Be with You (2007)
Bridget dresses as Yoda to decorate a float for the Rose Parade
Knocked Up (2007)
Ben spoofs the "No, I am your father" line.
Heart of an Empire (2007)
Documentary film of Star Wars costuming group.
Producing Fiction (2007)
The person auditioning as Luke says a line from this.
30 Rock: Hiatus (2007)
Liz Lemon says "I will cut you like a tauntaun."
Acuity (2007)
"Why do all the old authors sound like Yoda?"
Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
A cardboard standee can be seen of Boba Fett.
Destination Truth: Mamlambo/Tokoloshe (2007)
On the wall of local bar the tezm spots a promotional photo of the famous "I am your father" scene "autographed" by non other than Darth Vader, which host Josh Gates lightheartedly ridicules.
The Nostalgia Critic: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2007)
The Nostalgia Critic doesn't see how Shredder is a rip-off of Darth Vader until Shredder says "I am your father."
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (2007)
Elysia is a city floating in the clouds above a planet, just like Bespin in this movie
The Jane Austen Book Club (2007)
"it's like 'The Empire Strikes Back', but it's in reverse."
Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity (2007)
Peanut: Search your feelings, Jeff Dun-HAM!
Family Guy: Blue Harvest (2007)
events from the film are mentioned
The Boondocks: ...Or Die Trying (2007)
Ruckus calls Granddad "Lando Calrissian"
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Go to Hell (2007)
A character guesses six videotapes are the six Star Wars movies.
Chuck: Chuck Versus the Wookiee (2007)
Morgan says, "If Chuck is Solo, Larkin is his (Boba) Fett."
How I Met Your Mother: How I Met Everyone Else (2007)
Barney compares himself to Yoda.
The Mighty Boosh: Journey to the Centre of the Punk (2007)
After Howard Moon's archenemy tells him, "Because, I'm your father!", Howard Moon screams, "Noooooo!".
Star Wars: Darkness Unleashed (2007)
Set in same universe.
Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (2007)
Mentioned once.
The Rock-afire Explosion (2008)
Various merchandise of this movie was shown.
Baghead (2008)
movie on shelf
Lost: Confirmed Dead (2008)
Sawyer calls Ben "Yoda"
The Sword, the Wand and the Stone (2008)
The girls walk down the isle to receive their reward and they discuss similarities to the original star wars trilogy.
South Park: Kyle Sucks Cartman's Balls - The Trilogy (2008)
Yoda is in Imaginationland.
Drillbit Taylor (2008)
Jim wears a Empire Strikes Back T-shirt
Sam and Max: What's New Beelzebub (2008)
A couple of people are seen frozen in carbonite at the Hell office space.
One, Two, Many (2008)
Yoda mentioned in dialogue and imitated
The Big Bang Theory: The Jerusalem Duality (2008)
Leonard imitates Yoda.
The Nostalgia Critic: The Wizard (2008)
"Imperial March" played.
Hidden Fortress: The Last Princess (2008)
The Figth scene Between Darth Vader vs Luke Skywalker is very similar than the battle between Gyobu Vs Rokurota
A Risk Worth Taking (2008)
When Dan says "I love you," Katie replies "I know."
The Office: Goodbye, Toby (2008)
Michael and Holly both imitate Yoda.
Supernatural: No Rest for the Wicked (2008)
Dean calls Ruby "Yoda"
Saturday Night Live: Steve Carell/Usher (2008)
Female A-hole does her Yoda impression
Grey's Anatomy: Freedom: Part 1 (2008)
Patient says he's like Han Solo trapped in Carbonite
Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures (2008)
On the level with Indy and Marion in Nepal, a Lego Luke Skywalker can be seen hanging upside-down in an ice cave in the background.
Three Little Words (2008)
The bartender's solution for how Darren should have responded to Melissa mirrors Han Solo's response to Princess Leia.
Get Smart (2008)
The security breach at Disney Hall was sector 19 Zone IG-88. IG-88 was an assasin droid/bounty hunter in Empire Strikes Back.
Weeds: Lady's a Charm (2008)
Andy mentions Boba Fett
Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild! (2008)
mentioned that the third movie will be called "Another Gay Movie Strikes Back"
Death on Demand (2008)
someone is called Yoda
Space Chimps (2008)
prisoners frozen alive in liquid metal
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog: Act III (2008)
The sound effect when the freeze ray dies is the same as the engine of the Falcon.
The Middleman: The Cursed Tuba Contingency (2008)
Lacey mention Boba Fett
Stargate: Continuum (2008)
Teal'c repeats the famous Yoda's line: "There is another".
Soulcalibur IV (2008)
Yoda is a playble guest fighter
The House Bunny (2008)
natalie askes if shelly is in a "Yoda" moment
Disaster Movie (2008)
Indiana Jones: "Will, i'm your father"
Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008)
"The Empire Strikes Ass"
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #7.2 (2008)
Yoda is the subject of a $1,000 question
I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue (2008)
Reference to the "I am your father" line
3satfestival: Rainald Grebe & Die Kapelle der Versöhnung - 1968 (2008)
When Rainald Grebe enters the stage he says the famous "I'm your father, Luke." quote to the one who is sitting on his chair.
Schnitzelparadijs - De serie: Mijn naam is haas (2008)
The famous "I am your father" scene is reenacted.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Preview Special (2008)
Star Wars Universe
The Simpsons: Sex, Pies and Idiot Scrapes (2008)
In the opening titles, Boba Fett freezes the Simpsons in carbonite and carries them away.
So Blonde (2008)
There is an X-Wing fighter half submerged in the swamp.
The Amazing Race: Do You Like American Candy? (2008)
Mark and Bill quote Yoda.
South Park: The China Probrem (2008)
Yoda is mentioned
The Office: Business Ethics (2008)
Jim mentions 'Dumbledore Calrissian' in relationship to Battlestar Galactica
Knight Rider: A Hard Day's Knight (2008)
KITT quotes Yoda's line from movie
South Park: Breast Cancer Show Ever (2008)
A poster of Yoda is visible in the library when Eric is in detention.
Dancing with the Stars: Episode #8.7 (2008)
As Luke Jacobz and Luda Kroitor head to the green room after performing their Paso Doble, Daniel says "Luke, I am your father."
Heroes Unmasked: Playing God (2008)
Reference to Yoda
How I Met Your Mother: Happily Ever After (2008)
Marshall says: "Search your feelings. You know it to be true." From the pop-culturally biggest movie scene of all time.
Bones: The Skull in the Sculpture (2008)
Daisy imitates Yoda: "Amazing it is, this machine you have"
Slap Shot 3: The Junior League (2008)
Riley does an impersonation of Yoda.
Wallace and Gromit in 'A Matter of Loaf and Death' (2008)
The shape of Gromit embedded in the shovel is an allusion to Han Solo frozen in carbonite.
Two and a Half Men: The Devil's Lube (2008)
James Earl Jones says "You want me to say 'Luke, I'm your father'?"
The Mentalist: Red Brick and Ivy (2008)
When Teresa demands to hear the "truth", Patrick replies, "The Truth? Darth Vader - Luke's Father."
The Supermarket (2009)
Character's van called "The TIE Bomber," toy TIE Bomber mounted as hood ornament
Saturday Night Live: Neil Patrick Harris/Taylor Swift (2009)
Kathie Lee Gifford (Kristen Wiig) refers to her co-host as "Yoda."
Robot Chicken: PS: Yes, in That Way (2009)
Billy Dee Williams is irritated how most people only remember him is for his traitorous role as Lando Calrissian
Zombie Girl: The Movie (2009)
Emily talks about Yoda's line: "There is no try."
How I Met Your Mother: Three Days of Snow (2009)
Ted's date says that the snowstorm makes the city look like Hoth.
Psych: Earth, Wind and... Wait for It (2009)
A fireman mentions "requistion form IG-88." IG-88 was the name of one of the bounty hunters who searched for Han Solo in "The Empire Strikes Back."
Scout Camp (2009)
Reggie pretends that the Spirit Stick is a light saber and says, "You're not my father!"
Chuck: Chuck Versus the Third Dimension (2009)
The IG-88 grenade is named after the droid bounty hunter from The Empire Strikes Back.
Ace of Cakes: Food Fashion and Galactic Bounty Hunters (2009)
The crew create a cake based on the scene in Empire where Boba Fett and some Storm Troopers load the carbonite cask containing Han Solo into Fett's spacecraft.
Fanboys (2009)
onesheets for it are in Lucas' office at Skywalker Ranch
Saturday Night Live: Bradley Cooper/TV on the Radio (2009)
Kathie Lee (Kristen Wiig) refers to Hoda (Michaela Watkins) as "Yoda."
Psych: Tuesday the 17th (2009)
In the flashback, Shawn tells the kid who wore the overcoat to camp to "go live on Hoth."
Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (2009)
mentioned when talking about killing artists after their greatest works
Chuck: Chuck Versus the Suburbs (2009)
Morgan sets up an online dating profile for Big Mike and makes his screen name "Lando Calrissian."
Late Night with Conan O'Brien: Jerry Seinfeld/Craig Bierko (2009)
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog asks fans what substance Han Solo was frozen in
The Nostalgia Critic: Twister (2009)
The "Imperial March" plays whenever Jonas appears.
Bob Gratton, ma vie/My Life: Motel Wong (2009)
Mr. Wong asks Steven to join him on the dark side of the force.
Chuck: Chuck Versus the Lethal Weapon (2009)
When some of the Buy More staff laugh at his expense, Morgan says, "Laugh it up, fuzzballs."
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Million Dollar Movie Week 2 (2009)
Contestant recalls memorizing the dialogue when he was growing up
17 Again (2009)
Yoda and memorabilia
Supernatural: Death Takes a Holiday (2009)
Dean calls the kid that is training them to use their ghost powers "Yoda".
Life on Mars: All the Young Dudes (2009)
Annie says Sam's mother called him "Commander Skywalker" in a message she left for him
Neues aus der Anstalt: Frühjahrsbeginn (2009)
"Luke, I am your father." gets quoted.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Duplicity/Knowing/I Love You, Man (2009)
John Cena says his 5th favourite film of all time is the Star Wars Series (All of them)
Safari (2009)
Mr Charles saying, "I feel my dark side coming back. Coming back my dark side I feel".
The Inbetweeners: The Field Trip (2009)
Will does an impression of Yoda.
Saturday Night Live: Seth Rogen/Phoenix (2009)
Seth Rogan talks to a friend like Yoda on his cellphone
Star Trek (2009)
Reuse of joke of faster-than-light drive failing to work after giving the order to "punch it"
Lost: Some Like It Hoth (2009)
Hurley is writing the script to "Empire" for George Lucas, with "a couple of improvements."
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Amy Poehler (2009)
Amy mentions "Yoda Minnesota" on Weekend Update.
Phineas and Ferb: The Chronicles of Meap (2009)
Mitch (in reference to Darth Vader) says, "I am *not* your father!"
The Big Bang Theory: The Vegas Renormalization (2009)
Howard mentions the original Star Wars trilogy.
The Fairly OddParents: Wishology! "The Final Ending" (2009)
"You're not going to cut your hand off and tell me you're my father, are you?"
The Apprentice: Episode #5.7 (2009)
Following her team's success, Mona raises a toast saying "Empire Strikes Back".
The Big Bang Theory: The Monopolar Expedition (2009)
When the others complain about the cold, Sheldon mentons Han Solo cutting open a tauntaun to save Luke.
Supernatural: Lucifer Rising (2009)
Ruby says, "It's the final run on the Death Star."
Gossip Girl: The Goodbye Gossip Girl (2009)
when Dan sarcastically wonders how he'll get his doses of sage wisdom once he's at NYU, Rufus says that he'll appear to him like Obi-Wan.
Logorama (2009)
Right before the school bus stops for the red light, there's a shot that zooms out from the background to an intersection in the foreground. In the background of that shot is the Empire Strikes Back logo. It's also in the background when the M&Ms get run over.
Sonny with a Chance: Battle of the Networks' Stars (2009)
Grady quotes Darth Vader's climactic revealation
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009)
The aerial chase under the dinosaurs legs is taken from the opening sequence where rebel fighters fly underneath the legs of the Imperial AtAts. In addition, the scene where Rudy gets his tied up near the end is similar to when rebels stop an AtAt in a similar way
10 Things I Hate About You: Pilot (2009)
Michael quotes the film's famous "I am your father" line.
Bollywood Hero: Episode #1.1 (2009)
Chris Kattan mentions Yoda
Bad Movie Beatdown: On Deadly Ground (2009)
Film Brain points out director Irvin Kershner
Atop the Fourth Wall: Law and Order #1 (2009)
Linkara refers to the enemies as tall Yodas
Robot Chicken: President Hu Forbids It (2009)
The Nerd has a Boba Fett action figure
10 Things I Hate About You: Light My Fire (2009)
Chastity tells Suhrob, "You talk like Yoda."
The Nostalgia Critic: Warriors of Virtue (2009)
"So he winds up in Yoda's bathroom..."
Lego Star Wars: The Quest for R2-D2 (2009)
The planet Hoth appears in this short.
Penn & Teller: Bullshit!: The Vatican (2009)
Quote "I'm not your father, Luke." at the end of a re-enactment.
The Angry Video Game Nerd: Godzilla (2009)
The Nerd mentions this film
The Simpsons: Homer the Whopper (2009)
A Boba Fett helmet can be seen at the Mylar Baggins Comic Book Shop.
Fringe: Fracture (2009)
Yoda mentioned
Family Guy: Family Goy (2009)
when the spirit of peters father appears, peter askes him to say a line from this movie before he disappears
The Nostalgia Critic: Suburban Commando (2009)
Admiral Piett: "Bounty hunters, we don't need that scum."
Wizards of Waverly Place: Franken-Girl (2009)
Justin thinks Max's Igor imitation is that of Yoda
30 Rock: Stone Mountain (2009)
In a flashback to last years Halloween party, Lutz is dressed as Boba Fett
SGU Stargate Universe: Water (2009)
Eli mentions Hoth and the movie title by name
The Jay Leno Show: Episode #1.35 (2009)
Frank Caliendo does an impersonation of Al Pacino playing Darth Vader in the film
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #8.44 (2009)
The six Star Wars films are the subject of a $15,000 question
SGU Stargate Universe: Time (2009)
One of Eli's five desert island movies, regardless if the original trilogy counts as one movie, or three individual. If the latter, only this one made the top five cut.
Smallville: Idol (2009)
Lois quotes line from movie
Planet 51 (2009)
When Buck asks Lem if he's a 1000 year old Yoda.
Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues (2009)
The Carbonite Han Solo makes a cameo in this game.
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Episode #1.112 (2009)
Donald Faison discusses his obsession with the film
The Venture Bros.: Pinstripes and Poltergeists (2009)
Henchman 24's ghost tells henchman 21 to go to the Dagobah System.
Dollhouse: The Attic (2009)
Topher tells Ivy not to worry about talking with DeWitt saying that Darth Vader only kills Lieutenants not Stormtroopers.
Living Will... (2010)
"Broba Fett"
Heroes: Chapter Twelve 'Upon This Rock' (2010)
Hiro (imitating Yoda) says, "Defeat the dark side, we will."
Pyaar Impossible! (2010)
The lead spoofs darth vader with a red light to his side and says "It is your destiny Luke!"
American Dad!: May the Best Stan Win (2010)
stan says when he he wants to be frozen like han solo
Life Unexpected: Turtle Undefeated (2010)
A fully painted clay mini Yoda features in several scenes.
Cop Out (2010)
Paul talks about Boba Fett from The Empire Strikes Back
How It Should Have Ended: Star Trek (2010)
The Death Star destroys the Starship Enterprise
The Big Bang Theory: The Excelsior Acquisition (2010)
Raj's shirt plays "The Imperial March."
Darren & Abbey (2010)
While stuck in the freezing car that won't start, Abbey specifically references the film saying that she may have to use Darren's organs for warmth.
Saturday Night Live: Zach Galifianakis/Vampire Weekend (2010)
In the "Today" segment, Kathie Lee (Kristen Wiig) imitates Yoda.
Modern Family: Truth Be Told (2010)
Referenced by name.
She's Out of My League (2010)
Devon compares Jack to Yoda and imitates the Jedi Master.
30 Rock: Don Geiss, America and Hope (2010)
one of the simulcasts at Jack's meeting is from "Bespin, Ohio"; Don Geiss is frozen in a carbonite block the same way Han is
Gossip Girl: The Empire Strikes Jack (2010)
Title reference
American Idol: Top Nine Performance (2010)
Several contestants imitate and refer to Yoda while talking about another contestant
Miami Medical: 88 Seconds (2010)
A character does an impression of Yoda
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #8.135 (2010)
Yoda is the subject of a $5,000 question
The Big Bang Theory: The Wheaton Recurrence (2010)
Penny quotes a line from the movie.
Bones: The Predator in the Pool (2010)
Booth refers to Hacker as Yoda
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (2010)
Freddie Gruber, the jazz drummer and teacher is called "the Yoda of drums".
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #18.45 (2010)
Frank Caliendo imitates Yoda
The Amazing Race: Huger Than Huge (2010)
Teams are told to find the Yoda statue
Mercy: That Crazy Bitch Was Right (2010)
Veronica asks Patrick if he's never seen The Empire Strikes Back, referring to Luke Skywalker getting his hand replaced with a prosthetic one.
Supernatural: Swan Song (2010)
Dean calls Bobby "Yoda"/"Young Skywalker"
In Plain Sight: Son of Mann (2010)
Mary comments that Marshall makes his dad sound like Darth Vader (it was in Empire... that Luke was told Vader was his father).
The Nostalgia Critic: Kickassia Part 05: The Fall of the Risen (2010)
Insano: "I am altering the deal. Pray I don't alter it any further!"
Lost: The End (2010)
Hugo mentions Yoda and says "I have a bad feeling about this"
The Karate Kid (2010)
Dre: "I get it. You're Yoda and I'm like a jedi"
The Boondocks: The Fund-Raiser (2010)
The kid being frozen in chocolate is a reference to Han Solo being frozen in carbonite
Bad Movie Beatdown: Nighthawks (2010)
Film Brain refers to Billy Dee Williams' character in Nighthawks as Lando Calrissian
The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)
Part of Dave's training, like Luke's on Dagobah, is to use his powers to lift his master into the air.
Futurama: Lethal Inspection (2010)
Fry exclaims "What the Hoth?"
Eat Pray Love (2010)
Liz says that Ketut "looks like Yoda."
Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds (2010)
The Imperial March is played and Darkos says a variation on an iconic line
Zombiefication (2010)
ESB shirt seen
The Venture Bros.: The Diving Bell vs. the Butterglider (2010)
21 says, "Half these guys weren't even born when Empire came out..."
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.3 (2010)
Jay says footage of a convenience store clerk warding off light saber-wielding robbers was "The Employee Strikes Back"
Mad: Star Blecch/uGlee (2010)
Luke Skywalker seen hanging on the icy ceiling.
Red (2010)
Victoria says, "I love you," to which Ivan replies, "I know."
Castle: Under the Gun (2010)
Castle mentions that Alexis once asked him for "a set of mint condition Empire Strikes Back lightsabers".
Hell's Kitchen: 9 Chefs Compete: Part 2 (2010)
The mens team put on masks and one says, "Luke, I am your Father"
Destination Truth: Ghosts of Menengai Crater/Kalanoro (2010)
"Yoda with a dagger? When that happen in the movie?"
Kickassia (2010)
Insano: "I am altering the deal. Pray I don't alter it any further!"
Chuck: Chuck Versus the Couch Lock (2010)
Morgan has a Boba Fett helmet.
How I Met Your Mother: Architect of Destruction (2010)
when talking about old vs. new things, Ted and Barney mention the 3 old and new Star Wars movies
Saturday Night Live: Emma Stone/Kings of Leon (2010)
Yoda is a featured costume in the "Googie Rene's Partially Damaged Halloween Costume Discount Basement" segment.
Ninjas vs. Vampires (2010)
Aaron says "You'll find I'm full of surprises" while training with Cole.
Kendra: Welcome to Philadelphia (2010)
Eddie wears a t-shirt with the film's logo
South Park: Coon vs. Coon and Friends (2010)
AT-AT walkers poster seen
Where Is Your Head (2010)
Darth Vader statue is visible on the night table of the main character. R2-D2 toy is visible on the DVD player. Star Wars Trilogy fridge magnet is visible on the door of the fridge.
Lego Star Wars: Bombad Bounty (2010)
overlapping storyline with multiple characters and plot elements incorporated
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.44 (2010)
Atticus Shaffer asks Bill Cosby to do an impression of Yoda
Saturday Night Live: Robert De Niro/Diddy-Dirty Money (2010)
Boba Fett appears on "What Up with That?"
The Nostalgia Critic: Little Monsters (2010)
"Luke, I am your throw-away performance."
Wishful Drinking (2010)
Carrie repeats dialogue from this film
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.56 (2010)
Yoda is mentioned in a clip from "Gulliver's Travels"
Bum Reviews: Tron Legacy (2010)
"Dude, you just Yoda-ed my ass!"
Gulliver's Travels (2010)
One of the plays made by lilputians is based on this movie, showing the "I'm your father" scene
Modern Family: Slow Down Your Neighbors (2011)
"Luke, I am your father"
NCIS: Los Angeles: Overwatch (2011)
Callen wonders of Hetty used a "yoda mind trick" on him.
Conan: Return to Devil's Condo (2011)
Conan O'Brien mentions this movie in a joke at the beginning of the show
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.70 (2011)
Kevin Pollak helps a "Jaywalking" participant do an impression of Yoda
The Angry Video Game Nerd: Star Wars (2011)
characters appear on title card
Californication: Freeze-Frame (2011)
Lando Calrissian mentioned
Star Wars: The Clone Wars: The Citadel (2011)
Several Jedi and Clone Troopers are frozen in Carbonite
Paul (2011)
Simon Pegg's character wears a Empire Strikes Back T-shirt throughout the film
Parks and Recreation: Indianapolis (2011)
Tom and Ben discuss Yoda.
Conan: The Double-Fudging of Vanessa Del Rio (2011)
Harland Williams says Yoda can never get married because of his backwards way of speaking
Mad: Are You Karate Kidding Me?/The Fresh Prawn of Bel-Air (2011)
Yoda attends the Martial Arts tournament.
The Office: Garage Sale (2011)
Holly and Michael imitate Yoda's manner of speech.
The Cinema Snob: Grizzly II: The Predator (2011)
"And I'm pretty sure that was a Wampa."
Breaking In: Pilot (2011)
Cash gets upset at the notion that Lando is the only character a black person can dress as
Your Highness (2011)
The hero's greatest teacher is Wize Wizard, a little puppet creature like Yoda
Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: Mars Needs Moms (2011)
Hewy compares the animation in "Mars Needs Moms" to the Cloudy City in Bespin
The Cleveland Show: Back to Cool (2011)
Lando Calrissian mentioned
The Amazing Race: I Cannot Deal with Your Psycho Behavior: Austria (2011)
Zev and Justin say, "There's no try, only do"
Atop the Fourth Wall: Star Trek: The Motion Picture: Parts 1-3 (2011)
The Imperial March plays over a still of the pyramids.
Spoof Movie No Jutsu! (2011)
George Lucas mentions planet Hoth in dialogue
Breaking In: White on White on White (2011)
several scenes of Cash's shot-for-shot remake of it are shown
30 Rock: Everything Sunny All the Time Always (2011)
in a propaganda film, Kim Jong-il says, "Luke, I am your father"
Here Goes Nothing (2011)
Joe inspires himself by imitating Yoda: "Do, or do not. There is no try."
Happy Endings: Dave of the Dead (2011)
"I'm using your body as a sleeping bag, tauntaun style."
Chuck: Chuck Versus the Last Details (2011)
Darth Vader theme is hummed by Chuck and Morgan. Then the actual theme is played.
The Killing: Stonewalled (2011)
Tom and Denny (the Larsen boys) argue with their aunt about which movie is really the second one
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.152 (2011)
Jay says in the last chapter of Dick Cheney's memoir, he tells Luke that he's his father
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.19 (2011)
in a clip from 1984, Roger says that "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" is opening on the same date as the film did
Franklin & Bash: Pilot (2011)
DeeDee quotes Yoda's "there is no try" line
Brows Held High: Twilight of the Ice Nymphs (2011)
"And we end on a sister asking her brother to go all Skywalker on her."
Teen Wolf: Heart Monitor (2011)
Stiles agrees to teach Scott how to control his inner animal by agreeing to be his Yoda
Brows Held High: Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2011)
"...and puts her in a giant vat, making her look like Luke Skywalker."
Lego Star Wars: The Padawan Menace (2011)
Yoda and the planet Hoth appears
Conan: The Silvery Thistles of St. Lispmoor (2011)
Conan introduces Harrsion Ford as having starred in the Star Wars movies
MarzGurl Reviews: MarzGurl Loves Don Bluth - The Secret of NIMH (2011)
"...and lifts the house out of the mud like a Jedi magic trick."
Conan: The Gentile's Bar Mitzvah (2011)
Yoda's backward speaking is parodied by Conan during his Conologue
Conan: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Karaoke (2011)
Noah Ringer talks about almonst giving a Yoda birthday card to Harrision Ford
Covert Affairs: World Leader Pretend (2011)
a friend betrays Auggie's covert investigation, Lando Calrissian mentioned
Forget About It: Rocky (2011)
Panda mentions Lando Calrissan at one point
Atop the Fourth Wall: US-1 #2 (2011)
"Lando Calrissian, though, is not amused."
Mad: Kung Fu Blander/Destroy, Bob the Builder, Destroy (2011)
Han Solo about to be cooked in an oven resembles his carbonite scene.
Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope (2011)
Various convention attendees seen dress up as the characters from this movie.
Hawaii Five-0: Ha'i'ole (2011)
Danny calls Max "Yoda".
Conan: The One Hour of Footage George Lucas Hasn't Messed With (2011)
Conan talks about the upcoming Blu-Ray release and discussed the changes from the Blu-ray editions
Mad: Cowboys & Alien Force/Thunder LOLCats (2011)
Boba Fett appearing the What Would Boba Fett Do? skit.
Forget About It: Suburban Knights (2011)
Panda mentions that the big twist in Suburban Knights was that Darth Vader was Luke's father
The Nostalgia Critic: The Tommyknockers (2011)
"Services will be held on Alderaan....okay, Hoth."
Psych: Shawn Rescues Darth Vader (2011)
Shawn holds up a Darth Vader toy and says, "I am not your mother!"
Live fra Bremen: Episode #5.7 (2011)
A poster on a wall in a sketch
How I Met Your Mother: The Slutty Pumpkin Returns (2011)
When Barney learns he has Canadian forebears he quotes Luke's lines on finding out that Vader is his father.
General Hospital: Episode #1.12423 (2011)
Yoda mentioned
MythBusters: Location, Location, Location (2011)
Adam mentions cranes visible from Alameda runway inspired AT AT Walkers
Community: Studies in Modern Movement (2011)
Troy and Abed use an Empire Strikes Back duvet cover as part of the blanket fort bedroom that they build for Annie.
The Big Bang Theory: The Ornithophobia Diffusion (2011)
Sheldon wears a Boba Fett helmet.
Chuck: Chuck Versus the Business Trip (2011)
Yoda mentioned in dialog. DVD given to Morgan
2 Broke Girls: And the Very Christmas Thanksgiving (2011)
Max (imitating Vader's voice): "Come to the Dark Side!"
The Cinema Snob: Blood Rage (2011)
"Todd sneaks back into the house to get advice from... Yoda?"
Community: Foosball and Nocturnal Vigilantism (2011)
An Empire Strikes Back duvet cover is used as part of the blanket fort bedroom in Troy, Abed and Annie's apartment.
Conan: Return to A-Hole Acres (2011)
Title mentioned during Donald Faison interview
Conan: It's a Wonderful Life Because of the Internet (2011)
Lando Calrissian is mentioned by comedian Nick Vatterot
Dexter: This Is the Way the World Ends (2011)
"Finish training you must. Save you it will, Luke...mhmmhm."
Leverage: The Boys' Night Out Job (2011)
Eliot's friend knows Hardison's quoting Han Solo when Hardison says "Never tell me the odds"
Life's Too Short: Episode #1.7 (2011)
Boba Fett action figure in Warwick's office.
Phelous & the Movies: Jack Frost 2 (2011)
"Impressive. Most impressive."
2011 Wipe (2011)
compares the Dalai Lama to Yoda
Holliston: Weekend of Horrors (2012)
Laura confuses John Landis with Lando Calrissian
Saturday Night Live: Daniel Radcliffe/Lana Del Rey (2012)
In a Weekend Update story, Seth mentions "Darth Vader's Theme" from "The Empire Strikes Back."
Conan: Operation Orgy: Journey to Coitus Cove (2012)
Title mentioned during Craig's List comedy bit
30 Rock: Idiots Are People Two! (2012)
Criss wonders whether Lando Calrissian might be Armenian
Conan: This Episode Would Like You to Join It's LinkedIn Network (2012)
Picture of Chewbacca on Hoth shown during the Conologue
Star Wars: The Clone Wars: The Box (2012)
Yoda's says 'If you leave, help him you could', echoing a line from Episode V
Act of Valor (2012)
Yoda mentioned
Saturday Night Live: Maya Rudolph/Sleigh Bells (2012)
In the "Bronx Beat" segment, Betty says that she has to wear a "Darth Vader mask" at night because of her snoring and adds the comment, "Luke, I am your wife!"
30 Rock: Leap Day (2012)
Thad has several toys and a pinball game for it in his apartment
The Nostalgia Critic: Dunston Checks In (2012)
Darth Vader appears next to the word "father"
Breaking In: The Contra Club (2012)
Cash wears a Yoda T-shirt
Family Guy: Killer Queen (2012)
Yoda mentioned
The Nostalgia Critic: The Top 11 Nostalgia Critic Fuck-ups: Part 3 (2012)
Douchey imitates Yoda at one point
30 Rock: St. Patrick's Day (2012)
Liz says, "I love you," Criss says, "I know," and Liz says, "You Soloed me"
Being Human: Dream Reaper (2012)
Lando Calrissian mentioned
Breaking In: The Blind Sided (2012)
Cash said he had sex with a girl dressed as Yoda at ComicCon
Supernatural: The Born-Again Identity (2012)
Dean mentions Yoda
Forget About It: Star Wars (Sequels) (2012)
Panda "forgets about it"
When Stars Collide (2012)
Movie mentions the Star Wars series of films
Mad: The Adventures of Tauntaun: You Get What You Pay For/Everybody Loves Rayman (2012)
Various characters and scenes were featured in the Adventures of Taun Taun skit.
Mad: Potions 11/Moves Like Jabba (2012)
Boba Fett makes an appearance in Moves Like Jabba.
How I Met Your Mother: Trilogy Time (2012)
The episode centers around Ted, Marshall and Barney's triennial watching of the Star Wars trilogy.
Awake: Ricky's Tacos (2012)
mentioned that Han Solo was in carbonite
Fairly Legal: What They Seem (2012)
Leo quotes from the movie: "I am your father."
The Big Bang Theory: The Launch Acceleration (2012)
Penny inhales some of the air from the balloon and says, in a deep voice, "Leonard, I am your father!"
Nurse Jackie: No-Kimono-Zone (2012)
Yoda mentioned
Glee: Props (2012)
Sam imitates Darth Vader when wearing a welding helmet.
30 Rock: What Will Happen to the Gang Next Year? (2012)
Liz exclaims "Nerf herder!"
Austin & Ally: Filmmaking & Fear Breaking (2012)
Austin paraphrases Darth Vader in one take

Featured in 

Sneak Previews: Invasion of the Outer Space Movies (1980)
Trailer shown during opening sequence
Star Wars: Music by John Williams (1980)
Example of John Williams Music
SPFX: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
special effect scenes from this film are featured in this special
Return of the Ewok (1982)
Clips
At the Movies: The Secret of 'Star Wars' (1983)
Clips are shown. Movie is discussed.
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi (1983)
This film is featured among many other classics
Muppet Babies: Adventures in Muppet-Sitting (1987)
Clips of the movie were used in Piggy's Little Red Riding Hood story.
Wow! (1990)
Siskel & Ebert: Striking Distance/Into the West/The Age of Innocence/Household Saints/Baraka (1993)
Clips are shown for the three "Star Wars" movies as they appear in the new laserdisc collection.
Troldspejlet: Episode #17.11 (1997)
Jakob Stegelmann mentions the upcoming 1997 Special Edition + clip shown
Tæt på troldmanden George Lucas (1997)
topic of the tv-special + footage used
Troldspejlet: Episode #17.14 (1997)
Jakob Stegelmann mentions the film + clip shown
Siskel & Ebert: Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999)
Clips shown as George Lucas compares Jar Jar to Yoda
Troldspejlet: Troldspejlet special: Bag Klonernes angreb (2002)
Jakob Stegelmann mentions the film in his review of Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) + clip shown
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes & Villains (2003)
Darth Vader is #3 on the "Villains" list.
The Untitled Star Wars Mockumentary (2003)
There is archive from this film present in this mockumentary.
Freddy VS Ghostbusters (2004)
One of the characters is watching Empire Strikes Back right before Freddy kills him in his sleep.
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004)
A clip of "The Empire Strikes Back" is shown.
The Birth of the Lightsaber (2004)
clip shown
The Characters of 'Star Wars' (2004)
clips shown
Troldspejlet: Episode #32.6 (2004)
DVD release reviewed + footage used
The Ultimate Film (2004)
number 67
How Art Made the World (2005)
Clips are shown.
Generation Jedi (2005)
Film clips are shown throughout
The Chosen One (2005)
brief clips shown
Family Guy: PTV (2005)
Stewie rides his trike through actual footage of this movie.
Clone Wars: Connecting the Dots (2005)
Features footage from this movie
El imperio de los fans (2006)
clips shown
20 to 1: Memorable Movie Characters (2006)
Clips shown in a segment on Darth Vader.
The Death of Jar Jar (2007)
Includes a sample of dialogue from Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine
20 to 1: Movie Heroes & Villains (2007)
Some clips from this movie are shown in a segment on Darth Vader.
Drawn Together: Charlotte's Web of Lies (2007)
Boba Fett appreared as the dead extermanator.
Bring Back... Star Wars (2008)
Clips shown
15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2009)
Clips featured during James Earl Jones tribute.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Fast & Furious/Adventureland/Sugar (2009)
Footage contributed into the sketch 'Cars never start when you need them to'
The Nostalgia Critic: TMNT (2009)
Clips are shown.
20 to 1: Hollywood's Hot List (2009)
Clips shown in a segment on Harrison Ford.
You Know What's Bullshit: DVD's (2009)
A faulty DVD of the movie is shown
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Taking of Pelham 123/Imagine That/Moon (2009)
Darth Vader takes the #2 Movie Dad.
Atop the Fourth Wall: Countdown: Part 2 (2009)
Vader's proposition to Luke.
Atop the Fourth Wall: Cable #1 (2009)
The Imperial March plays
The Nostalgia Critic: We're Back! A Dinosaur Story (2009)
Puke imitates Yoda when he mimmicks the line "let no bad happen"
Atop the Fourth Wall: Air Raiders #1 (2009)
Luke's reaction to finding out who his father is.
Great Movie Mistakes (2010)
Clips of mistakes shown
Hollywood's Top Ten: Movie Villains (2010)
Darth Vader takes #3 top villain in movies
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Robin Hood/Letters to Juliet/Just Wright (2010)
Clip of Luke hanging over Cloud City shown for the "Director's Bag of Tricks" segment
The Nostalgia Critic: Top 11 Coolest Cliches (2010)
Clips from this show are shown.
Atop the Fourth Wall: Transformers #4-5 (2010)
likens Megatron's proposition to Optimus to Vader's proposition to Luke.
The Nostalgia Critic: Secret of NIMH 2 (2011)
clip of Yoda saying "do or do not, there is no try"
The Nostalgia Critic: The X-Men Cartoon (2011)
"I am your father" clip shown
Hagan Reviews: Child Bride (2011)
The Imperial March plays.
Shameful Sequels: Ewoks: Caravan of Courage (2011)
looking back on the original trilogy
Atop the Fourth Wall: Superman Meets the Quik Bunny (2011)
The Imperial March plays
The Nostalgia Critic: Cop and 1/2 (2011)
"No, I am your father."
Conan: I Know What You Did Last Lobsterfest (2011)
Altered clip of Darth Vader confronting Luke, adding new dialogue for Vader
Atop the Fourth Wall: The New Guardians #1 (2012)
The Imperial March plays
Welshy Reviews: Casino Royale: Part 2 (2012)
recalling Luke choosing death over joining the Dark Side.
The Nostalgia Critic: Starchaser: The Legend of Orin (2012)
audio of Obi-Wan's ghost telling Luke to seek Yoda on Dagobah is played during a scene.

Spoofed in 

Lunch Wagon (1981)
Characters joke about seeing "Empire Strikes Back" in a drive-in theater
Bloodbath at the House of Death (1984)
Sheila is beheaded by a lightsaber
Dead End (1985)
After killing a zombie, one character quotes Han Solo's line "And I thought they smelled bad on the outside"
Spaceballs (1987)
Yogurt is a parody of Yoda
Saturday the 14th Strikes Back (1988)
It spoofs the title.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
The Shredder is like Darth Vader. He wears a Samurai inspired helmet and talks in a deep, menacing voice. He even says "I am your father" in his speech to his gang. And Splinter is like Yoda. An elderly and wise mentor.
Dead Alive (1992)
When the baby is hit with a frying pan, its face is imprinted in the pan like Han Solo's face when he is frozen in Carbonite
Clarissa Explains It All: Janet and Clarissa, Inc. (1994)
The scene "The Empire Bounces Back" spoofes "The Empire Strikes Back"
Torin's Passage (1995)
Two of the characters imprisoned inside the crystals in Lycentia's house are Darth Vader and Yoda.
Tank Girl (1995)
Tommy Boy (1995)
The Simpsons: 'Round Springfield (1995)
When talking to Bleeding Gum's spirit in the sky, Darph Vader's head also appears and says "Luke, I am your father"
Gumby 1 (1995)
Mallrats (1995)
Dexter's Laboratory: Dexter's Rival/Dial M for Monkey: Simion/Old Man Dexter (1996)
As the monkey is called into action, he can be seen resting in a medical chamber similar to the one Luke is put in following his attack by the Wampa.
The Weird Al Show: Promises, Promises (1997)
After Al's infomercial fails, Ron Popeil says, "That boy is our last hope." Tony Little responds, "No, there is another."
The Curse of Monkey Island (1997)
-I'm not afraid. -You will be... You will be.
Deep Rising (1998)
The Avengers (1998)
Family Guy: Chitty Chitty Death Bang (1999)
Stewie freezes the aeroplane pilot in carbonite just like what happenned to Han Solo in this film.
South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut (1999)
where the Mole dies in the arms of Kyle, is a parody of The Empire Strikes Back
Toy Story 2 (1999)
Zurg (during the elevator shaft battle scene, after Buzz says "I'll never give in! You killed my father!"): "No, Buzz, I AM your father!"
Galaxy Quest (1999)
Family Guy: Let's Go to the Hop (2000)
Peter's undercover name is Lando Griffin, a spoof on the character Lando Calrissian.
Mission Hill: Andy and Kevin Make a Friend (2000)
Andy and Kevin's fight at the convention spoofs Luke's fight with Darth Vader
Family Guy: He's Too Sexy for His Fat (2000)
Peter talks about his great uncle Jabba the Griffin, we then see a scene spoofing this movie with Jabba the Hut.
South Park: 4th Grade (2000)
The scene where Garrison is training Ms. Choksondik is similar to Luke being trained by Yoda.
Spaced: Dissolution (2001)
The dialogue over walky-talkies spoofs dialogue from star wars, then Mike yawns and it sounds just like Chewbacca, then Tim grips Daisy like Luke and Leia, then the Star Wars theme plays with the credits to a star background.
Scary Movie 2 (2001)
Coupling: The Melty Man Cometh (2001)
the melty man parodies the 'i am your father' speech
Zoolander (2001)
Out Cold (2001)
The Chubbchubbs! (2002)
Darth Vader armwrestles Yoda.
Spoiler Wars (2002)
Jar Jar holds C-3P0's head like how Chewy did in the movie.
The Simpsons: Gump Roast (2002)
Dr. Hibbert plays Darth Vader and says: "I am your father"
WWF Raw: Episode #10.26 (2002)
As part of his Darth Vader imitation, Goldust tells the Big Show "I am your father!"
Reign of Fire (2002)
Girl Fever (2002)
Santa vs. the Snowman 3D (2002)
The battle is a spoof on the AT-AT's from "Empire".
Run Leia Run (2003)
Retarded Animal Babies (2003)
The whole episode of RAB13 is a spoof of all the Star Wars films
Bugi Fiction (2003)
Dialogue: Sal Cabone tells Bugilanca that he is his father and that they should rule the galaxy together.
Jake's Booty Call (2003)
Yoda parody character
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy: Night of Living Grim/Brown Evil/Brown Evil: Part 2 (2003)
In "Brown-Evil", the light saber battle between Grim and Hoss Delgado is a parody of the light saber battle between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader
The Fairly OddParents: Abra Catastrophe! (2003)
The opening of the episode sees Timmy travelling through a series of movie parodies in his dreams, one is a spoof of the iconic Luke Vs. Darth Vader fight from this movie.
Futurama (2003)
The Great Master who taught the Professor is named Adoy, which is Yoda backwards. Also, the planet on which Adoy lives is named Bogad, which is almost, but not quite Dagobah backwards.
Drake & Josh: Movie Job (2004)
A film advertised on the cinema's marquee is called "The Empress Fights Back."
Silent But Deadly 3 (2004)
parody
Pink Five Strikes Back (2004)
parodies events in Empire Strikes Back
(T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1 (2004)
famous line "I'm your father" is cited
The Venture Bros.: Return to Spider-Skull Island (2004)
Dr. Venture's father, in Rusty's dream, says "there is another" - and Rusty asks him why he's speaking like Yoda
G.O.R.A. (2004)
Many uses of light sabers and a hologram of a hooded man
Robot Chicken: Vegetable Fun Fest (2005)
the surprise ending is spoofed
Codename: Kids Next Door: Operation S.N.O.W.I.N.G. (2005)
The entire episode is one big spoof on this movie
Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves (2005)
Cutscene with Murray training in the swamp with the Guru on his back like Yoda
6:30 (2005)
two clerks recreate the duel between Darth Vader and Luke (with mock lightsabers) and say the lines: "My son." "You're not my father."
Family Guy: Brian Sings & Swings (2006)
parodies scene of the back of Darth Vader's head just as his helmet is going on
The Office: Michael's Birthday (2006)
At the store, Pam says "Luke, this IS your father" into the open microphone
Robot Chicken: Suck It (2006)
At the alien space ship there's someone on the carbonite just like Han Solo in TESB.
Over the Hedge (2006)
Sound effect of the Millennium Falcon's Hyperdrive failing
Robot Chicken: Massage Chair (2006)
when Bush argues with his daughter, the scene parodies the ending scene between Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker
The Venture Bros.: Escape to the House of Mummies Part II (2006)
The final scene of the episode spoofs the scene where Han Solo cuts open the animal to keep Luke warm.
Chad Vader (2006)
many lines and situations parodied
The Venture Bros.: Victor. Echo. November. (2006)
The scene of Billy poking his mechanical hand mirrors the scene with Luke and his hand.
The Venture Bros.: Love-Bheits (2006)
The Baron has a personal chamber like Darth Vader; and when inside, a wig is lowered onto his head like Vader's helmet.
Das kleine Arschloch und der alte Sack - Sterben ist Scheiße (2006)
the famous "Luke, I'm your father"-scene gets another spoof....
Beyond Lovesauce (2007)
spoofs Yoda's speech explaining the force when Caulfield explains metasexual energy
Meet the Robinsons (2007)
When Doris is first seen levitating to the table the Memory Scanner is on, she looks like the Imperial Probe Droid, and the music changes momentarily to be reminiscent of Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back.
Robot Chicken: Star Wars (2007)
numerous sketches spoofing scenes from the film
Robot Chicken: Moesha Poppins (2007)
Darth Vader wonders if Lando serves Colt .45 with a big meal with the other Star Wars
Muchachada nui: Episode #1.8 (2007)
Luke Skywalker's conversation with Yoda in his house on the swampy planet Dagobah.
MythBusters: Super Sized Myths! (2007)
Buster "imitates" Darth Vader ("No, I am your father").
No More Heroes (2007)
The final boss breathes like Darth Vader, and claims to be Travis' father.
Shin Chan: Shin Wars (2008)
a Shin Chan version of this episode in the second half
Futurama: The Lost Adventure (2008)
Parody of the death star, parody of Yoda and the AT-ST "Chicken walker"
Spaceballs: The Animated Series: Revenge of the Sithee (2008)
Training scene with Yoda spoofed
Brooklyn Force (2008)
Star Wars fan film; spoofs, among other things, Vader's revelation to Luke.
Futurama: Bender's Game (2008)
The lightsaber battle between Vader and Luke parodied.
Fanboys (2009)
Eric's dream where his dad chops off his hand
Vampire Killers (2009)
Fletch mimics the Darth Vader breath and the lightsaber sound while wielding a sword and then he says he wasn't doing the Star Wars thing, mimics Yoda's voice and mentions Chewie.
The Prototypes (2009)
alien makes fun of Yoda's backwards speech pattern
Late Night with Conan O'Brien: Episode dated 18 February 2009 (2009)
the Masturbating Bear is frozen in carbonite like Han Solo
Robot Chicken: We Are a Humble Factory (2009)
An Ugnaught has a flashback of his football career
The Cinema Snob: Brazilian Star Wars (2009)
The video's opening crawl lampoons the one from Empire Strikes Back
Skywalking: The Lost Star Wars Theme Song (2009)
The purported "lost theme song" to the film.
Family Guy: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side (2009)
The entire episode is a Family Guy retelling of "The Empire Strikes Back".
Chuck: Chuck Versus the Other Guy (2010)
Morgan imitates Yoda's voice when he says "No. There is another."
CSI: NY: Tales from the Undercard (2010)
The block of concrete the victim is found in closely resembles Han Solo's frozen prison.
Community: Epidemiology (2010)
Before the zombies take Abed, Troy tells him, "I love you." Abed responds, "I know."
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III (2010)
Multiple scenes are spoofed in all six "Star Wars" movies.
Gulliver's Travels (2010)
Gulliver says to Princess Leia's figurine: "If he's your brother, you shouldn't have made out with him", joking about her kissing Luke in this movie
Bum Reviews: Red Riding Hood (2011)
At one point Chester reenacts the famous "I am your father" scene
Community: For a Few Paintballs More (2011)
Abed, pretending to be Han Solo, corners Annie like Han corners Leia on the Millennium Falcon in "The Empire Strikes Back" and says to her, "You like me because I'm immature. There's not enough immaturity in your life."
How It Should Have Ended: The Complete 'Happy Vader' Edit (2011)
Darth Vader tells everyone he has a son.
Late Show with David Letterman: Episode #19.94 (2012)
In a "Get to Know the Candidates" segment, Mitt Romney is shown bald with his hair being applied to his head much the same way as Darth Vader's helmet in the same room with "Imperial March" playing.

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