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References 

Casablanca (1942)
Dirty Harry (1971)
mentioned in dialogue
Alien (1979)
The Muppet Movie (1979)
Animal's "go home" comment at the end is reused by Ferris after the credits in similar circumstances
The Blues Brothers (1980)
Ferris and Cameron throw shrimp into each other's mouths. When they realize what has happened to the odometer, the same thinking statues are shown as when the Bluesmobile is destroyed.
Mr. Mom (1983)
Thriller (1983)
Godzilla 1985: The Legend Is Reborn (1984)
Godzilla 1985 can be seen alongside Teen Wolf playing at the theater on the street where the parade takes place halfway through the film.
Teen Wolf (1985)

Referenced in 

She's Having a Baby (1988)
Matthew Broderick appears as Ferris Bueller during end credits
Full House: D.J. Tanner's Day Off (1988)
Title reference.
The Accused (1988)
A VHS of the film is visible in a music store
Saturday Night Live: Matthew Broderick/The Sugarcubes (1988)
Mention by Matthew Broderick
Freddy's Nightmares: The Light at the End of the Tunnel (1989)
Video case is shown in a video store.
Parker Lewis: Power Play (1990)
Parker says, "Who does this Matt guy think he is? Ferris Bueller?"
Parker Lewis: Close But No Guitar (1990)
Parker says, "Time to do a Ferris Bueller."
The Toxic Crusaders: Toxie Ties the Knot (1991)
A movie listed at the movie theater is "Freddy Krueger's Day Off".
Beverly Hills, 90210: Stand (Up) and Deliver (1991)
Brenda says she feel's like Ferris Bueller's sister, because of the commotion surrounding Brandon's class president election.
Parker Lewis: Parker Lewis Can't Win (1991)
As the camera pans away in the final shot to reveal the studio audience, two students get up to leave, and one refers to the other as "Ferris."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Gamera vs. Gaos (1991)
Joel: "I thought this was 'Ferris Wheel's Day Off.'"
Saved by the Bell: Cut Day (1991)
As in Ferris Bueller's case, Zack has nine unexcused absences, with a tenth meaning suspension from school. Also, Mr. Belding keeps track of Zack throughout cut day, just as Mr. Rooney does with Ferris.
Meatballs 4 (1992)
At the end of the film, Ricky looks at the camera and says, "The movie's over; go home!" Ferris Bueller does the same thing at the end of "Ferris Bueller's Day Off."
The Legend of Kyrandia: Malcolm's Revenge (1994)
The teacher of the fish school's line "How about you, Bueller?...Bueller? Bueller?"
Clerks. (1994)
Video in video rental store.
The Simpsons: The Boy Who Knew Too Much (1994)
When Bart plays hooky from school, Principal Skinner looks for him all over town, just like Principal Rooney looking for Ferris in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." When they both think they've caught whom they're looking for, they also utter the same line: "Your ass is mine!"
Frasier: Frasier Crane's Day Off (1994)
title reference
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Red Zone Cuba (1994)
Tom: "Prof. Buehler's Day Off"
American Beer (1996)
Mr. Music (1998)
Monument Ave. (1998)
Mentioned by characters in conversation
The Big Lebowski (1998)
When the Dude laments the destruction of his Ford Torino he states "They killed my car," a quote from this film.
Cybill: Cybill Sheridan's Day Off (1998)
title reference
Godzilla (1998)
Elevator music in a scene with Matthew Broderick is "Danke Schoen", which Broderick lip-syncs in a memorable scene from Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Dead Air (1999)
Dead Air (1999)
Spin City: Hey Judith (2001)
Stuart (Alan Ruck) is wearing a Red Wings jersey, like Alan Ruck's Cameron.
Saturday Night Live: RenĂ©e Zellweger/Eve (2001)
Referenced on Weekend Update
Star (2001)
Orange County (2002)
The Singles Ward (2002)
Like Ferris Bueller, Jonathan appears on screen after the credits finish rolling and tells the audience, "Go home."
Gilmore Girls: It Should've Been Lorelai (2002)
Rory mentions the movie while talking about picturing her mother married to Matthew Broderick.
Alphabet (2002)
Van Wilder (2002)
Quote
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Villains (2002)
Andrew: "I miss Ferris Matthew."
About Schmidt (2002)
Garden State (2004)
The scene with the children walking hand by hand across the street is a reference to the museum scene in which ferris and friends see the same thing
Dead Like Me: Ashes to Ashes (2004)
George: "Who is A. Simms? Bueller? Anyone ...?"
Degrassi: The Next Generation: Queen of Hearts (2004)
Ellie implies that she named her ferret "Bueller" as an homage to the character Ferris Bueller
The King of Queens: Hi, School (2005)
Doug refers to himself as Ferris and to Carrie as his sister.
Hostage (2005)
DVD at office library
Alibi Phone Network (2005)
The characters are named after actors from FBDO; the restaurant mentioned during lunch is Chez Quis from FBDO and the alibi given their involves Abe Froman, a character Ferris Bueller pretends to be.
Cry_Wolf (2005)
Dodger quotes Cameron after being pulled from the pool
Veronica Mars: Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner (2005)
Veronicas line "Are you sick or will I see you on a parade float" references event in that film.
Jeopardy!: Episode #22.65 (2005)
referenced in clue in "Chicago" category
The 50 Greatest Comedy Films (2006)
Makes the countdown, is talked about.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Time of Your Death (2006)
The car attendant says the fast car made him feel like the parking guys in "Ferris Bueller".
Screenwipe: Episode #2.3 (2006)
Mentioned by Brooker.
My Name Is Earl: Very Bad Things (2006)
Joy says the guy in the truck Ferris Buellered her by making a stuffed jacket look like an actual person
State's Evidence (2006)
"I intend on having my 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' doing everything I so choose."
Totally Awesome (2006)
mentioned by Ben Stein
American Pie Presents The Naked Mile (2006)
The opening scene to this movie references the opening to Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986). In fact, the bedrooms are pretty much identical.
Senior Skip Day (2008)
Title named by one of the characters.
Ugly Betty: Derailed (2007)
Marc refers to Matthew Broderick as "Ferris Bueller Parker."
Two and a Half Men: Young People Have Phlegm Too (2007)
The doctor in the emergency room asks Alan why there isn't a Sequel to this movie
Psych: Poker? I Barely Know Her (2007)
Shawn mentions Cameron Frye.
NCIS: Cover Story (2007)
There is a poster for "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" at the crime scene.
Kickin It Old Skool (2007)
Alan Ruck plays a character named Dr. Fry. In Ferris Bueller, Alan Ruck played a character named Cameron Frye. He also mentions that he's "still making payments on that Ferrari", and he destroyed a Ferrari in the earlier film.
My Boys: Rome, If You Want To (2007)
Andy suggests, "Let's each pick a place we've never been and we'll all go. Like Ferris Bueller's Day Off."
The Simpsons: He Loves to Fly and He D'ohs (2007)
While in Chicago, Homer and Burns shop at "Feris Bueller's Day Off Beauty Salon."
Family Guy: Movin' Out (Brian's Song) (2007)
Peter and Jillian talk about the movie.
Saturday Night Live: Seth Rogen/Spoon (2007)
Referenced during 2007 National Douchebag Championships
American Dad!: Meter Made (2007)
The Maitre D' looks like the snooty Maitre D' who Ferris told he was Abe Froman.
The Office: Branch Wars (2007)
Michael compares the dummy he sets up in his office to the one Ferris Bueller uses in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off."
Oliver Twink (2007)
mentioned as a movie that breaks the fourth wall
Be Kind Rewind (2008)
DVD case is shown.
21 (2008)
Micky says "Bueller" a couple of times like Ben Stein's character
Greek: The Great Cappie (2008)
Ashley mentions it to the Dean
Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed (2008)
Reference to Ben Stein's role in the film
South Park: Super Fun Time (2008)
Cartman says the quote from the movie "Life goes by pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you can miss it".
Jellyscream! (2008)
Dave's Mohawk in the shower.
The Nostalgia Critic: The Wizard (2008)
"Oh Yeah" musical cue whenever Lucas is on screen.
Greek: No Campus for Old Rules (2008)
When Cappie and the other KTs bust Dean Bowman, Dean Bowman steps out of his car and says "Excuse me, Sloan" to his date, referencing the character from Ferris Bueller's Day Off, in which he played the part of Cameron. He is also driving a red convertible much like the Ferrari in the movie.
Psych: Murder?... Anyone?... Anyone?... Bueller? (2008)
The episode title refers to the boring history teacher's roll call. Shawn also refers to himself as Abe Froman: Sausage king of Chicago, the character Bueller impersonates at the resturant.
Psych: Gus Walks Into a Bank (2008)
Commander Luntz's (Gary Cole) first name is Cameron, which is the name of the character Alan Ruck (who plays Phil Stubbins in this episode) portrays in Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Spaceballs: The Animated Series: The Skroobinator (2008)
On arriving in 1984, Scroob and Helmet meet Ferris Beuller and beat him up
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Teacher Week 3 (2008)
Subject of a $2,000 question
Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates the English Teacher (2008)
Ms. Rivera quotes the movie to Chris
WWE SmackDown vs. RAW 2009 (2008)
Shawn Michaels asks "No questions? Anyone? Bueller?"
Chuck: Chuck Versus the DeLorean (2008)
When the Delorian is first shown the song "Oh Yeah" by Yellow is playing and the guys list off the cars attributes. This is a direct reference to Ferris Bueller's Day Off when Cameron lists the Ferrari's specs and the same song is playing.
Mary and Max (2009)
The boy sitting next to Max at the bus stop wears a "Save Ferris" t-shirt.
The Nostalgia Critic: Twister (2009)
Refers to Alan Ruck as "Cameron from 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'"
The Luckiest Man on Earth (2009)
Character's name is mentioned in movie
The Hangover (2009)
"My dad loves this car more than me" quote
Breaking Bad: ABQ (2009)
"Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?"
Californication: The Land of Rape and Honey (2009)
"Bueller? Bueller?"
The X Factor: Episode #6.19 (2009)
Simon Cowell and Olly Murs mention this film. Olly performs "Twist and Shout" from this movie.
The Nostalgia Critic: A Tribute to Siskel and Ebert (2009)
The Nostalgia Critic mentions that this is Richard Roeper's favorite movie.
Amateur (2010)
Boobie says he knows Alan Ruck and that he played Cameron in Ferris's Day off.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Daybreakers/Leap Year/Youth in Revolt (2010)
Ellen would rank "Youth in Revolt" with this movie.
Greek: Camp Buy Me Love (2010)
They mention this movie
Life Unexpected: Family Therapized (2010)
After her sneaking out at night, Baze refers to Lux as Ferris Bueller.
Who Do You Think You Are?: Matthew Broderick (2010)
Referenced in the opening narration
The Nostalgia Critic: Home Alone 3 (2010)
Mentioned by name; poster shown
Tristan's Story (2010)
Mentioned during an interview
Wheel of Fortune: Chicago Salute 5 (2010)
Used as Movie Title puzzle
Bad Movie Beatdown: BMB Atop the Fourth Wall: The Spirit (2010)
"Look, you're not Ferris Bueller. Cut it out."
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #8.162 (2010)
Subject of a $10,000 question
Gaze (2010)
Stuart Sanford lists his influences.
Easy A (2010)
This movie, Will Gluck's favourite film, is referenced several times.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #9.4 (2010)
Subject of a $3,000 question
The Suite Life on Deck: Senior Ditch Day (2010)
The students decide to skip school for a day. Ms. Tutweiller, the teacher, starts taking the attendance of an almost empty classroom. The second name she reads is "Bueller". The character Ferris Bueller in the movie is always trying to scam ways of skipping school.
The Cleveland Show: Little Man on Campus (2010)
Holt describes the plot of this movie
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.37 (2010)
a Jaywalking participant says Ferris Bueller is her favorite movie character
How I Met Your Mother: Blitzgiving (2010)
The gang mentions Ted singing "Twist and Shout" in a parade and Marshal directly quotes a line from the movie.
Glory Daze: I Ram So Far Away (2010)
mentioned by Christie
Psych: Yang 3 in 2D (2010)
A student at the school distributes "Save Ferris" fliers.
Community: Intermediate Documentary Filmmaking (2011)
Pierce tries to reunite Jeff with his dad, and Jeff warns him, "If you pull any Ferris Bueller, 'Parent Trap,' 'Three's Company,' 'F/X,' or 'F/X 2: The Deadly Art of Illusion' bull(bleep), I will beat you, and there will be nothing macap or wacky about it."
H2Oh God, My Hip! (2011)
Referenced with audio, as an homage.
House M.D.: Fall from Grace (2011)
Initially the patient says his name is "Ferris Bueller"
The Nostalgia Critic: Airborne (2011)
"...who think he is one righteous dude" said when Edie McClure appears
White Collar: Dentist of Detroit (2011)
Diana says that Mozzie "pulled a Ferris Bueller", referring to him bailing from the safehouse and leaving a makeshift puppet version of himself in the bed.
Brows Held High: Sebastiane (2011)
"This guy apparently learned his oratory skills from Ferris Bulleray of Illinoius."
The Playboy Club: The Scarlet Bunny (2011)
Sean's father mentions Abe Froman after showing his own Playboy Club member's key
Hughes the Force (2011)
Various references to quotable scenes and characters throughout
Late Show with David Letterman: Episode #19.25 (2011)
Matthew Broderick describes the film's plot while supposedly working as a Netflix representative
Bad Movie Beatdown: The Happening (2011)
"They are told by Cameron from Ferris Bueller that..."
Conan: The Mystery of the Recent NYU Grad Who Got a Job (2011)
Title mentioned while introducing Matthew Broderick
New Year's Eve (2011)
Matthew Brodericks characters name is "Mr. Buellerton"
The Cinema Snob: Elves (2011)
"Shouldn't he be out looking for Ferris Bueller?"
Suburgatory: The Casino Trip (2012)
referenced in dialogue
The Cleveland Show: Dancing with the Stools (2012)
mentioned in dialogue
Happy Endings: The Kerkovich Way (2012)
Max says that it's one of Grant's favorite movies
Come Dine with Me Canada: Ravinder Dhugee: Block 14 (2012)
The narrator mentions the title character.
Breaking In: Who's the Boss? (2012)
The character Abe Frohman, an internet millionaire, is named after the "Sausage King of Chicago" from Ferris Beuller.
Community: Pillows and Blankets (2012)
The narrator says that Jeff made a "Ferris Buellerian attempt to delay homework."

Features 

Pac-Man (1980)

Featured in 

100 Years of Comedy (1997)
Clips shown.
The 50 Greatest Comedy Films (2006)
Clips are shown.
20 to 1: Scene-Stealing Songs (2009)
Clips shown in a segment on the song Twist and Shout.
The 82nd Annual Academy Awards (2010)
clip shown during John Hughes tribute
Easy A (2010)
clip of Ferris (Matthew Broderick) singing on the float. Shower scene with Olive singing into shower head and creating Mohawk hair- reference to FBDO
Hollywood's Top Ten: Cool Cars (2011)
Honorable mention, clips show
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.24 (2011)
a clip of the film is seen in a clip from Roger's 1986 review of it
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #2.12 (2011)
clips of the film which was recently shown at Wrigley Field are shown
The Nostalgia Critic: Star Trek: Generations (2012)
Cameron : "You're my hero." The Captain of the Enterprise-B also played Cameron Frye in this movie.

Spoofs 

Dr. No (1962)

Spoofed in 

Spaceballs (1987)
Wag the Dog (1997)
New York Minute (2004)
The whole Lomax chasing Roxy. A la Ed Rooney chasing Ferris.
Robot Chicken: Kiddie Pool (2005)
Spoofs the parking garage scene
Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story (2005)
Stewie's chasing himself to the same music Ferris was running home to.
Family Guy: Peter's Got Woods (2005)
The doo-wop style chant of the name "Shauna" is taken from the police station scene of this film with Charlie Sheen.
Cry_Wolf (2005)
After they pull Dodger out of the pool, she looks up and says something to the extent of "Owen you're my hero". Like when in 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' after they get Cameron out of the pool he says 'Ferris Bueller you're my hero'
Foon (2005)
Roll marking scene, Mr Bueller is not there
Family Guy: Stu & Stewie's Excellent Adventure (2006)
Stewie running to the pool to beat his current self is a spoof of Ferris trying to beat his sister home
Family Guy: The Tan Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2007)
When Stewie believes he is dieing of cancer, he asks Brian to take him to the Chicago Museum of Art. This scene is a remake of an identical scene in Ferris Bueler's Day Off where Cameron stares at "Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte", by Georges Seurat. It appears that it is the actual clip from the movie with Stewie drawn over Alan Ruck's character.
(500) Days of Summer (2009)
The scene where Tom dances down the street with ensemble is an homage to Ferris's takeover of the parade, particularly at the lyric "twist and shout", which Ferris sang during the parade.

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