Connections
Followed by
Ebert Presents: At the Movies (2010)
(TV Series)
Referenced in
Flash Forward: Curtain Call
(TV Episode)
Mr. Petrowski gives "four thumbs up" to the school play.
Mr. Petrowski gives "four thumbs up" to the school play.
Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
She Wolves of the Wasteland (1988)
Title chanted by one of the Airwave worshippers
Title chanted by one of the Airwave worshippers
They Live (1988)
Mystery Science Theatre 3000: The Mad Monster (1989)
(TV Episode)
Crow: "I'd give it two thumbs up."
Crow: "I'd give it two thumbs up."
Mystery Science Theatre 3000: The Slime People (1990)
(TV Episode)
The looter in the Slime People movie was refered to as Roger Ebert.
The looter in the Slime People movie was refered to as Roger Ebert.
Law & Order: The Serpent's Tooth (1991)
(TV Episode)
Cragen mentions this show
Cragen mentions this show
Parker Lewis Can't Lose: Fat Boy and Little Man (1991)
(TV Episode)
Parker says, "Great teams have always thrived on adversity: Siskel and Ebert, Hart and Tesh."
Parker says, "Great teams have always thrived on adversity: Siskel and Ebert, Hart and Tesh."
Animaniacs: Guardin' in the Garden/Plane Pals (1993)
(TV Episode)
Caricatures of Siskel and Ebert are seen in the segment "Plane Pals".
Caricatures of Siskel and Ebert are seen in the segment "Plane Pals".
The Nanny: Sunday in the Park with Fran (1994)
(TV Episode)
After Frank Jr. gives a thumbs down sign, Fran says to him, "Who are you? Siskel & Ebert?".
After Frank Jr. gives a thumbs down sign, Fran says to him, "Who are you? Siskel & Ebert?".
The Simpsons: Burns' Heir (1994)
(TV Episode)
The Simpsons watch "Siskel & Ebert: The Movie" in a theater.
The Simpsons watch "Siskel & Ebert: The Movie" in a theater.
The Nanny: The Nanny-Napper (1994)
(TV Episode)
Fran mentions the name of the two film critics.
Fran mentions the name of the two film critics.
The Critic: Siskel & Ebert & Jay & Alice (1995)
(TV Episode)
Siskel and Ebert break up their partnership as critics
Siskel and Ebert break up their partnership as critics
Clueless (1995)
Animaniacs: Variety Speak/Three Tenors and You're Out/Bingo (1995)
(TV Episode)
Referenced in the "Variety Speak" song
Referenced in the "Variety Speak" song
Married with Children: The Two That Got Away (1995)
(TV Episode)
Shannon Tweed: "Despite what Siskel and Ebert say, I'm quite an accomplished actress."
Shannon Tweed: "Despite what Siskel and Ebert say, I'm quite an accomplished actress."
The Oprah Winfrey Show: Summer Movie Reviews (1996)
(TV Episode)
Siskel and Ebert make reference to their show.
Siskel and Ebert make reference to their show.
The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper: Legend of Duh Bigfoot/The Ghostly Day/Invasion of the UGFOs (1996)
(TV Episode)
Casper poses as Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert to scare off the Ghost Aliens.
Casper poses as Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert to scare off the Ghost Aliens.
Meet Wally Sparks (1997)
The X-Files: Leonard Betts (1997)
(TV Episode)
Mulder finds a severed thumb and says to Scully: "Siskel or Ebert?"
Mulder finds a severed thumb and says to Scully: "Siskel or Ebert?"
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Some Assembly Required (1997)
(TV Episode)
Dialog "Then if you wouldn't mind a little Gene and Roger..."
Dialog "Then if you wouldn't mind a little Gene and Roger..."
Modern Vampires (1998)
(TV Movie)
Overnight Delivery (1998)
Godzilla (1998)
A magazines with cover title "Siskel & Ebert & the Movies" is seen
A magazines with cover title "Siskel & Ebert & the Movies" is seen
Mystery Science Theatre 3000: Gorgo (1998)
(TV Episode)
Pearl keeps calling Leonard Maltin "Siskel" or "Ebert"
Pearl keeps calling Leonard Maltin "Siskel" or "Ebert"
Sports Night: Shoe Money Tonight (1998)
(TV Episode)
Natalie refers to Chris and Will as "Siskel and Ebert".
Natalie refers to Chris and Will as "Siskel and Ebert".
Get Bruce (1999)
mentioned by Bruce
mentioned by Bruce
The Simpsons: Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner? (1999)
(TV Episode)
Homer gives out a "nine thumbs up" critique.
Homer gives out a "nine thumbs up" critique.
Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Grand Opening (2002)
(TV Episode)
A restaurant critic on TV concludes his review by saying "two thumbs down", and Larry and Cheryl sarcastically remark on how "original" that is
A restaurant critic on TV concludes his review by saying "two thumbs down", and Larry and Cheryl sarcastically remark on how "original" that is
Supertwink (2006)
(TV Short)
Richard Roeper gives his review of the film from the set of the show
Richard Roeper gives his review of the film from the set of the show
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Cage (2006)
(TV Episode)
Novak mentions the series during an objection in court.
Novak mentions the series during an objection in court.
The Mentalist: Red John's Friends (2009)
(TV Episode)
Minelli says, "Two thumbs up!"
Minelli says, "Two thumbs up!"
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Million Dollar Movie Week 1 (2009)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned when guest experts Ben Lyons and Ben Mankiewicz are introduced
Mentioned when guest experts Ben Lyons and Ben Mankiewicz are introduced
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Million Dollar Movie Week 2 (2009)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned when guest experts Ben Lyons and Ben Mankiewicz are introduced
Mentioned when guest experts Ben Lyons and Ben Mankiewicz are introduced
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Million Dollar Movie Week 3 (2009)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned when guest expert Ben Mankiewicz is introduced
Mentioned when guest expert Ben Mankiewicz is introduced
Richard Roeper & the Movies: Cop Out (2010)
(TV Episode)
Roeper calls Kevin Smith the second best guest critic he ever had on the show
Roeper calls Kevin Smith the second best guest critic he ever had on the show
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Million Dollar Movie Week 1 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Meredith Vieira refers to the series hosted by guest experts Michael Phillips and A.O. Scott
Meredith Vieira refers to the series hosted by guest experts Michael Phillips and A.O. Scott
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Million Dollar Movie Week 5 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned when guest experts A.O. Scott and Michael Phillips are introduced
Mentioned when guest experts A.O. Scott and Michael Phillips are introduced
The Cleveland Show: To Live and Die in Va. (2011)
(TV Episode)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
Featured in
The Siskel & Ebert 500th Anniversary Special (1989)
(TV Movie)
Title sequence is shown.
Title sequence is shown.
Mysteries of Love (2002)
(Video)
The Nostalgia Critic: North (2009)
(TV Episode)
Clips of Siskel and Ebert criticizing North.
Clips of Siskel and Ebert criticizing North.
The Nostalgia Critic: A Tribute to Siskel and Ebert (2009)
(TV Episode)
Clips shown.
Clips shown.
The Oprah Winfrey Show: Oprah's Pre-Oscar Special (2010)
(TV Episode)
Clips shown during Roger Ebert's segment.
Clips shown during Roger Ebert's segment.
The People vs. George Lucas (2010)
A clip is featured.
A clip is featured.
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #2.11 (2011)
(TV Episode)
a clip of the show's title sequence is shown
a clip of the show's title sequence is shown
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #2.12 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Siskel and Ebert's review of "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" is shown
Siskel and Ebert's review of "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" is shown
The Nostalgia Critic: What's with the Princess Hate? (2013)
(TV Episode)
remembering Roger Ebert praising The Little Mermaid
remembering Roger Ebert praising The Little Mermaid
The Nostalgia Critic: Farewell to Roger Ebert (2013)
(TV Episode)
Critic pays tribute to Gene and Roger
Critic pays tribute to Gene and Roger
Spoofed in
Festival of Claymation (1987)
Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
Amazon Women on the Moon (1987)
A Claymation Christmas Celebration (1987)
(TV Special)
clay dinosaur caricatures
clay dinosaur caricatures
Show Stoppers (1988)
(Video)
porn version of the TV series
porn version of the TV series
Show Stoppers III (1989)
(Video)
Porn parody of movie dritic's TV series.
Porn parody of movie dritic's TV series.
Show Stoppers IV (1989)
(Video)
Porn parody of syndicated movie critic show.
Porn parody of syndicated movie critic show.
The Simpsons: The Way We Was (1991)
(TV Episode)
The Simpsons watch a TV parody of Siskel & Ebert, where the two reviewers argue over the latest McBain movie.
The Simpsons watch a TV parody of Siskel & Ebert, where the two reviewers argue over the latest McBain movie.
Clive Barker: The Art of Horror (1992)
(Video)
The show is referenced, and in an animation, their thumbs are cut off.
The show is referenced, and in an animation, their thumbs are cut off.
Doug: Doug's Cartoon/Doug's Monster Movie (1993)
(TV Episode)
Doug imagines himself and his mother appearing on the show
Doug imagines himself and his mother appearing on the show
Animaniacs: Critical Condition/The Three Muska-Warners (1993)
(TV Episode)
Hiskill and Ebert in the segment "Critical Condition" are caricatures of Siskell and Ebert.
Hiskill and Ebert in the segment "Critical Condition" are caricatures of Siskell and Ebert.
Another Froggy Evening (1995)
(Short)
Siskel and Ebert appear at the Rome sequence giving the man thumbs down.
Siskel and Ebert appear at the Rome sequence giving the man thumbs down.
Hercules (1997)
The Weird Al Show: One for the Record Books (1997)
(TV Episode)
Two Siskel and Ebert-like movie critics discuss movies during a TV spot.
Two Siskel and Ebert-like movie critics discuss movies during a TV spot.
The Weird Al Show: The Obligatory Holiday Episode (1997)
(TV Episode)
In a TV segment, two Siskel and Ebert-like movie critics argue about movies.
In a TV segment, two Siskel and Ebert-like movie critics argue about movies.
Animaniacs: Hooray for North Hollywood: Part 2 (1998)
(TV Episode)
Hiskill and Ebert are caricatures of Siskell and Ebert.
Hiskill and Ebert are caricatures of Siskell and Ebert.
Godzilla (1998)
New York City's mayor is named Ebert, and his top adviser is named Gene, a reference to the famous film critiquing duo from TV's Siskel & Ebert. Both bear a strong physical resemblance to the real-life critics.
New York City's mayor is named Ebert, and his top adviser is named Gene, a reference to the famous film critiquing duo from TV's Siskel & Ebert. Both bear a strong physical resemblance to the real-life critics.
For Your Consideration (2006)
parody show: "Love It/Hate It" (with two guys who never agree on a movie they like)
parody show: "Love It/Hate It" (with two guys who never agree on a movie they like)
Robot Chicken: Donkey Punch (2006)
(TV Episode)
"Ebert & Roeper" parody skit
"Ebert & Roeper" parody skit
