Connections
Follows
Followed by
Version of
Spin-off
References
The shot of Hulk on top of Empire State Building
There's a mention of "flying monkeys" to which Steve Rogers - a man out of time from the 1940s - exclaims "I understood that reference!"
Harry Dean Stanton repeatedly asks Bruce Banner if he an Alien, referencing the film in which he himself starred
Tony Stark nicknames Thor "Point Break", alluding to Patrick Swayze's appearance and haircut in the film of the same name.
Iron Man calls Loki "Reindeer Games" because of his horned crown
As Iron Man takes Hawkeye to a rooftop, he says "Better clench up, Legolas" referencing the similarity between Hawkeye and Legolas' skill with bows and arrows.
Referenced in
Roeper says he can't wait to see this movie
The film was mentioned
Mark Ruffalo mentions being the third actor to play the Hulk in a movie.
The Critic mistakingly thinks he's going to review this movie.
mentioned by Tosh
mentioned by Linkara
Both Bruce Banner and the Hulk wanted to audition to be part of the Avengers.
posters seen
Jay mentions that Robert Downey Jr. from the film will be on later this week
the film of this episode's topic.
Joss Whedon, who directed this movie, wrote Alien: Resurrection.
Title used as answer to question in Wheel of Movie Taglines category
Jay says the film is the blockbuster movie of the year
Lindsay mentions seeing this movie
Hewy says "The Pirates!" may not be in theatres for long due to this movie's release.
Jay re-enacts a scene using local residents in the "Jaywalking" segment
In the Mad Moments intro, it was mentioned that people went to see this movie and didn't go home till they saw all the scenes after the end credits.
Chris mentions the movie by name.
Jay mentions that Chris Hemsworth is in the film
Fake list of Lindsay Lohan's excuses for her car accident includes "I forgot to take off my 3-D glasses after seeing 'The Avengers'"
release mentioned
Mentioned by Tosh
Mentioned in dialogue
The Avengers airship appears in the This Means War Machine skit.
Screenwriter Zak Penn talks about writing THE AVENGERS and the challenge of adapting super hero comic books into films.
Sylvester Stallone says that the film represents a different kind of action film compared to "The Expendables 2"
mentioned in dialogue
Spinelli and Ellie discuss the Avenger movie and the upcoming sequel
Sheldon talks about Edward Norton being replaced as the Hulk.
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned by Axl
Alex mentions that the Avengers made more money than any other movie.
Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny dress up as The Avengers.
A Halloween party being held at Stark's New York skyscrapper.
Referenced in the "Hotel 55" segment
A picture of the Ruffalo Hulk appears on the side of a building in the Spy Vs. Spy skit.
mentioned by Finn
Mark Ruffalo Hulk appears in the Ask a Celebrity skit.
Mandy mentions Mark Ruffalo and The Hulk
JibJab recap of the year depicts the Avengers saying "We really kicked box office butt"
poster shown
Title mentioned
A skit that involves Hawkeye using other weapons besides a bow against Loki's army.
Leonard says, "Sometimes there's a secret ending, like in 'The Avengers.'"
"...who's almost as silly looking as the Avengers' Loki, but not quite."
The dialog between Tony Stark & his kid friend involves the mention.
Abed says, "You linked all of our stories, like how the cosmic cube assembled the Avengers."
Features
A computer technician is seen playing this video game.
Thor's battle with the Destroyer is included in Stark's briefing.
Steve Rogers has a flashback of when he fought HYDRA in World War II.
Featured in
Clips from the upcoming movie are shown after the credits.
trailer is reviewed
trailer shown
Film Brain gives a spoiler-free review of the film
Scarlett Johansson introduces a clip from her film
Robert Downey Jr. introduces a clip from his film, and altered clip of trailer incorporating "tanning mom" as villain Fake Bake
Movie reviewed in this episode.
movie is reviewed
movie is reviewed
mentioned among anticipated blockbusters
The movie was reviewed and the trailer was shown.
Clip shown in montage of Jeremy Renner films
Movie reviewed in this episode.
suggests a zombie was hit with one of Hawkeye's arrows
recalling the most recent Hulk adaptation
Clips of mistakes shown
says is one of the best films of 2012
movie is reviewed
Nomination presentation for best visual effects.
recalling Black Widow as a strong, independent female
Tony Stark has a flashback to when he was almost trapped in the wormhole and a clip is shown.
a clip is shown in a montage of Chris Evans films
Loki and his hotness are the subject of this editorial
Spoofed in
Trailer for a fake Chinese bootleg of the film is shown
After the credits the cast and crew mock the Shawarma scene in The Avengers.
The four lead characters wear The Avengers outfit (Hulk, Thor, Captain America, and Iron Man) in the stag party. In the final scene at the airport, the character, still in the Avengers outfits, spoofed the Marvel heroes.
The Average'ers skit is a spoof of this movie.
Spoofed in the Avengers segment
Characters and scenes are spoofed
musical version
"The Dependables" parody
Characters from this movie are portrayed.