Connections
Referenced in
21 Jump Street: After School Special (1987)
(TV Episode)
The title is a reference to this series of one-off, teen-oriented melodramas aired during the 70s, 80s, and early-90s.
The title is a reference to this series of one-off, teen-oriented melodramas aired during the 70s, 80s, and early-90s.
Hot Shots! (1991)
Wilson mentions that he saw an Afterschool Special on PCS (Parental Conflict Syndrome).
Wilson mentions that he saw an Afterschool Special on PCS (Parental Conflict Syndrome).
Animaniacs: Lookit the Fuzzy Heads/No Face Like Home (1994)
(TV Episode)
Skippy remarks that Slappy sounds "like an 'Afterschool Special.'"
Skippy remarks that Slappy sounds "like an 'Afterschool Special.'"
Just Shoot Me!: Back Issues (1997)
(TV Episode)
referenced by Maya
referenced by Maya
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Parts: The Clonus Horror (1997)
(TV Episode)
Mike: "Is this an 'Afterschool Special'?"
Mike: "Is this an 'Afterschool Special'?"
Caroline in the City: Caroline and the Cold Sesame Noodles (1997)
(TV Episode)
Annie: "Oh please... what Afterschool Special did you fall out of?"
Annie: "Oh please... what Afterschool Special did you fall out of?"
That '70s Show: Water Tower (1999)
(TV Episode)
Fez talks about it.
Fez talks about it.
Undergrads: Party (2001)
(TV Episode)
Rocko assumes Alpha-Alpha's promise of a lack of initiation is a prank reminiscent of these specials
Rocko assumes Alpha-Alpha's promise of a lack of initiation is a prank reminiscent of these specials
The Simpsons: Special Edna (2003)
(TV Episode)
Principal Skinner asks Mrs. Krabappel if she's "ready for a little 'Afterschool Special.'"
Principal Skinner asks Mrs. Krabappel if she's "ready for a little 'Afterschool Special.'"
Pepper Dennis: Pepper Dennis Behind Bars: Film at Eleven (2006)
(TV Episode)
Referred to in dialogue.
Referred to in dialogue.
Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates Ex-Cons (2008)
(TV Episode)
the narrator says that Malvo's being banned from school is like if BET made an Afterschool Special
the narrator says that Malvo's being banned from school is like if BET made an Afterschool Special
Bedtime Stories (2008)
Skeeter says, "I didn't know we were doing an 'Afterschool Special.'"
Skeeter says, "I didn't know we were doing an 'Afterschool Special.'"
Supernatural: After School Special (2009)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
Community: Physical Education (2010)
(TV Episode)
Jeff says, "We've all seen enough 'Afterschool Specials' - 'Fat Albert' (pointing to Shirley and Troy) - to know that Abed only needs to be himself."
Jeff says, "We've all seen enough 'Afterschool Specials' - 'Fat Albert' (pointing to Shirley and Troy) - to know that Abed only needs to be himself."
White Collar: Copycat Caffrey (2010)
(TV Episode)
Peter says, "We're a regular 'Afterschool Special.'"
Peter says, "We're a regular 'Afterschool Special.'"
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.13 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Christy says "Trust" is a hair better than an Afterschool Special about the subject
Christy says "Trust" is a hair better than an Afterschool Special about the subject
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
Patrick says, "My life is an 'Afterschool Special.'"
Patrick says, "My life is an 'Afterschool Special.'"
Community: Paranormal Parentage (2013)
(TV Episode)
Troy says, "Jeff would have known that if he wasn't too cool for 'Afterschool Specials.'"
Troy says, "Jeff would have known that if he wasn't too cool for 'Afterschool Specials.'"
Spoofed in
Saturday Night Live: The Best of David Spade (2005)
(TV Movie)
Spoofed in the "Sex and Peer Pressure at Valley High" segment, which is billed as an "Afterschool Special"
Spoofed in the "Sex and Peer Pressure at Valley High" segment, which is billed as an "Afterschool Special"
Saturday Night Live: Jeff Bridges/Eminem and Lil Wayne (2010)
(TV Episode)
Miley (Vanessa Bayer) appears in an "Afterschool Special" spoof on "The Miley Cyrus Show."
Miley (Vanessa Bayer) appears in an "Afterschool Special" spoof on "The Miley Cyrus Show."
