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Season 1

Nostalgia Critic Season 1

April. 06,2008
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7.5
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TV-MA
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Nostalgia Critic is a comedy webseries created, written, edited by, and starring Chicago native Doug Walker. The series initially launched on YouTube in 2007 before moving to independent sites That Guy with the Glasses and Blip.tv. The show follows the titular Nostalgia Critic, a bitter and sarcastic film critic, as he reviews movies and television shows from his childhood and recent past, usually with comically exaggerated rage. The show often alternates the Critic's angry rants and juvenile humor with legitimate analysis of the episode's subject. Walker briefly retired the series at the end of 2012 to work on other projects, even writing the character out of existence in the Channel Awesome film To Boldly Flee. However, on January 22, 2013, Walker announced the show's imminent return in a narrative video called "The Review Must Go On". The more sketch-heavy sixth season began on February 5, 2013 with a review of the film The Odd Life of Timothy Green.

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Nostalgia Critic Season 1 Full Episode Guide

Episode 54 - Jingle All the Way
First Aired: December. 30,2008

Suffering from the post-Christmas blues, the Nostalgia Critic reviews Jingle All the Way. With horrible acting, overly crazy situations, and the fact that it stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, he finds that this movie is better left wrapped up than opened on Christmas day.

Episode 53 - Top 12 Greatest Christmas Specials
First Aired: December. 22,2008

Being in the Christmas spirit, the Nostalgia Critic counts down the Top 12 greatest Christmas specials.

Episode 52 - Super Mario Brothers Super Show
First Aired: December. 16,2008

The Nostalgia Critic decides to review the Super Mario Brothers Super Show, including The Legend of Zelda. However, with inconsistent stories, being a bad parody of other movies, and poor animation, the Nostalgia Critic finds this show to be anything but super.

Episode 51 - Top 11 Disney Villains
First Aired: December. 03,2008

Disney has brought children some very memorable villains. So, the Nostalgia Critic counts down the Top 11 Disney Villains of all time.

Episode 50 - Godzilla (1998)
First Aired: November. 26,2008

The Nostalgia Critic reviews the 1998 movie, Godzilla. However, does the horrible track record of the people producing this movie mean that this movie will be just as bad as Independence Day and The Day After Tomorrow?

Episode 49 - Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
First Aired: November. 17,2008

Due to so many viewers requesting that he review Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, the Nostalgia Critic reviews the movie, but finds that the rumors of it being a horrible sequel are very true. With no plot and too many fighting scenes, will this movie make the Nostalgia Critic view the first movie as a masterpiece?

Episode 48 - Howard the Duck
First Aired: November. 11,2008

The Nostalgia Critic reviews Howard the Duck, a movie with weird interactions between an anthropomorphic duck and humans. With a movie about a human girl falling in love with a duck, as well as having dark themes for a silly premise, he finds it more confusing than funny or entertaining.

Episode 47 - Top 11 Underrated Nostalgic Classics
First Aired: November. 04,2008

Wanting to make sure others know of other not-so-well-known nostalgic movies, the Nostalgia Critic counts down the Top 11 most underrated nostalgic classics.

Episode 46 - Double Dragon
First Aired: October. 28,2008

The Nostalgia Critic reviews Double Dragon, a movie based off of the arcade video game. With cheesy villains, low quality storytelling, and trying to be more complex than the video game, he finds that the movie was made more by producers wanting money than making a good movie.

Episode 45 - NC VS AVGN Retrospect
First Aired: October. 25,2008

The Nostalgia Critic looks back at his feud with The Angry Video Game Nerd by playing clips and showing off fan art based off of the feud.

Episode 44 - Halloween 08 Special
First Aired: October. 21,2008

The Nostalgia Critic gives a negative review of the Teddy Ruxpin doll. However, the doll comes to life for revenge.

Episode 43 - Drew Struzan Tribute
First Aired: October. 13,2008

The Nostalgia Critic salutes Drew Struzan, who is well known for creating and painting famous movie posters.

Episode 42 - Off To Beat the Nerd
First Aired: October. 12,2008

The Nostalgia Critic documents his road trip from Chicago to Philadelphia to take on the Nerd along with his brother. How will he be able to keep himself busy on the trip, knowing what awaits him at his destination.

Episode 41 - AVGN vs NC Final Battle
First Aired: October. 10,2008

This is it. The final battle between The Nostalgia Critic and The Angry Video Game Nerd takes place in the Nerd's room. Who will ultimately emerge as the greater talent?

Episode 40 - Kazaam
First Aired: October. 06,2008

The Nostalgia Critic reviews the movie Kazaam. However, he finds that due to Shaquille O'Neal's poor acting and a lame plot, this movie is better off not existing at all.

Episode 39 - Top 11 Nostalgic Animated Shows
First Aired: September. 29,2008

The Nostalgia Critic counts down the Top 11 nostalgic animated shows from his childhood.

Episode 38 - NC vs AVGN Last Showdown
First Aired: September. 24,2008

The Angry Video Game Nerd interrupts one of the Nostalgia Critic's transmissions and challenges him to one final battle. The catch is that the Nostalgia Critic has to come to him.

Episode 37 - Surf Ninjas
First Aired: September. 18,2008

The Nostalgia Critic reviews the movie Surf Ninjas. However, he finds every scene "genius". Is it true that he finds such an awful movie enjoyable, or is something else going on?

Episode 36 - Nostalgia Chick Winner!
First Aired: September. 15,2008

The Nostalgia Critic breaks the three-way tie by choosing Lindsay Ellis as his Nostalgia Chick, but what will become of the other two runners-up?

Episode 35 - Top 11 Saddest Moments
First Aired: September. 09,2008

The Nostalgia Critic announces his Top 11 saddest nostalgic moments from the movies and shows of his childhood.

Episode 34 - Tom and Jerry the Movie
First Aired: September. 01,2008

Growing up loving the cartoon, The Nostalgia Critic reviews Tom and Jerry the Movie. However, with Tom and Jerry speaking, becoming good friends, and several musical numbers, he finds out that this movie is nothing but garbage by comparison.

Episode 33 - Saved by the Bell
First Aired: August. 25,2008

The Nostalgia Critic decides to review the television show Saved By The Bell. With horrible canned laughter, dated fashions, and unusual stories, the Nostalgia Critic finds the show more weird than entertaining. He also looks at famous episodes such as Jessie becoming addicted to caffeine pills and Zack stopping an oil corporation from building an oilrig on the campus.

Episode 32 - Follow That Bird
First Aired: August. 18,2008

The Nostalgia Critic decides to tear apart the movie Follow That Bird, a Sesame Street movie. However, will he be able to actually talk bad about such iconic characters from his childhood?

Episode 31 - He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
First Aired: August. 11,2008

The Nostalgia Critic reviews the movie Masters of the Universe, based on the He-Man cartoon series. However, due to homoerotic overtones and a depressing plot, he find that this movie has almost nothing to do with He-Man.

Episode 30 - The Search for the Nostalgia Chick
First Aired: August. 10,2008

Since he's not a girl, the Nostalgia Critic proclaims that he can't effectively review girl movies and television shows. So, he announces a contest to help him find his Nostalgia Chick, the one to take over this job.

Episode 29 - Video Game Review
First Aired: August. 03,2008

At long last, the Nostalgia Critic holds up his end of the deal with The Angry Video Game Nerd by reviewing a horrible video game. The game that he decides to review is Bébé's Kids for the SNES.

Episode 28 - Top 11 Hottest Animated Women
First Aired: July. 28,2008

The Nostalgia Critic decides to countdown the Top 11 hottest animated women from his childhood.

Episode 27 - 3 Ninjas
First Aired: July. 20,2008

At first thought, combining the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Home Alone movies was an interesting idea. However, the Nostalgia Critic shows that it's just a poor attempt at cashing in on the two franchises when he reviews the movie, 3 Ninjas.

Episode 26 - Double Dare
First Aired: July. 13,2008

The Nostalgia Critic salutes Double Dare as one of the greater shows that once aired on Nickelodeon. Not only does he review the greatness of the show, but he also honors the host, Marc Summers, for hosting a messy show while having obsessive compulsive disorder.

Episode 25 - Captain Planet
First Aired: July. 06,2008

With nothing better to watch during the timeslot, the Nostalgia Critic reviews Captain Planet, a show that he was pretty forced to watch as a kid. He mocks the premise of the show, as well as vents his hate for the character of Wheeler, due to his annoying Brooklyn accent and his name. Later on, he interviews Ma-Ti, the character with the most useless power of the Captain Planet team, the power of Heart.

Episode 24 - The Battle of Epic Proportions
First Aired: June. 29,2008

The Nostalgia Critic surprises The Angry Video Game Nerd at one of his own live appearances at a game store. The two decide to mock fight outside, along with Captain S. Who will win, and who will be left in the dust?

Episode 23 - Top 11 Drug PSAs
First Aired: June. 22,2008

Kids are always warned about the dangers of drugs. However, some PSAs were scarier than informative. Due to growing up with drug PSAs, the Nostalgia Critic decides to countdown the Top 11 drug PSAs.

Episode 22 - AVGN Response... Response
First Aired: June. 15,2008

After hearing the Angry Video Game Nerd's insulting response, the Nostalgia Critic challenges him to review a horrible nostalgic movie.

Episode 21 - 90's Sports Montage
First Aired: June. 09,2008

The Nostalgia Critic finds it puzzling why we watch sports movies, even though we know what the outcome of the movie will be. Regardless, he decides to look at some of the sports movies from the 80s and 90s including The Mighty Ducks, Little Giants, Angels in the Outfield, Little Big League, The Sandlot, and other sports movies.

Episode 20 - Top 11 Catchiest Theme Songs
First Aired: June. 01,2008

Growing up watching television shows, everyone remembers certain theme songs from their childhood. The Nostalgia Critic counts down the Top 11 catchiest theme songs.

Episode 19 - Batman and Robin
First Aired: May. 23,2009

Regarded as one of the worst movies of all time, The Nostalgia Critic decides to review the movie Batman and Robin. With horrible puns and being horribly clichéd, this movie finally makes the Nostalgia Critic fly into a mad rage.

Episode 18 - The Top 11 Naughtiest Moments in Animaniacs
First Aired: May. 11,2008

The Nostalgia Critic celebrates the greatness of the Animaniacs by counting down the Top 11 naughtiest moments from the show.

Episode 17 - The Wizard
First Aired: May. 04,2008

After moving up the date of the review due to his feud with The Angry Video Game Nerd, The Nostalgia Critic finally reviews the movie The Wizard. With many sexual and violent themes, as well as the kids talking like adults, the Nostalgia Critic finds it hard to believe that this is a kid's movie. However, will the coolness of Lucas Barton make up for the rest of the movie's faults?

Episode 16 - AVGN Wizard Rant
First Aired: April. 27,2008

After finding out that the Angry Video Game Nerd is reviewing The Wizard, after posting on his site the day before that he was going to review that movie, the Nostalgia Critic lashes out once again against the Angry Video Game Nerd.

Episode 15 - Pokemon: The Movie
First Aired: April. 20,2008

The Nostalgia Critic reviews Pokemon: The Movie. However, with no explanation as to what Pokemon are, as well as being a movie based around violence, yet promoting non-violence, the Nostalgia Critic finds the movie more confusing than entertaining.

Episode 14 - Angry Video Game Nerd Rant Part 2
First Aired: April. 19,2008

After hearing The Angry Video Game Nerd's response to his video, the Nostalgia Critic is confused by his polite and complementing response. So, the Nostalgia Critic decides to decode the message and find out what he really meant.

Episode 13 - Angry Video Game Nerd Rant
First Aired: April. 18,2008

After having so many viewers post comments about how much his reviews are similar to those of the Angry Video Game Nerd, the Nostalgia Critic responds to the Angry Video Game Nerd by saying that he is the superior talent. However, in the process he begins an everlasting feud with his rival, The Angry Video Game Nerd.

Episode 12 - Space Jam Review
First Aired: April. 17,2008

With the Looney Tunes and Michael Jordon teaming up for a movie, how can it go wrong. According to the Nostalgia Critic, it can. With the Looney Tunes not being funny, as well as the entire movie feeling like one big advertisement, the Nostalgia Critic shows that some things are better left seperate.

Episode 11 - Street Fighter + Mortal Kombat: The Movie Reviews Part 2
First Aired: April. 16,2008

The finale of the two-part review special has the Nostalgia Critic reviewing the movie Mortal Kombat. However, with Johnny Cage's one-liners, Raiden's voice, an overly weak CIA agent, an Asian actor throw-in, and a PG-13 rating, the Nostalgia Critic finds more frustration than entertainment from this movie.

Episode 10 - Street Fighter + Mortal Kombat: The Movie Reviews Part 1
First Aired: April. 15,2008

The Nostalgia starts off this double-episode special by reviewing the movie Street Fighter. Even though it contains Raul Julia's final performance, it still doesn't stop the Nostalgia critic from hating the movie. With a confusing story, Jean-Claude Van Damme's accent, and an overly huge cast, the Nostalgia Critic shows that once again, movies based on videogames are terrible.

Episode 9 - Cloverfield Review
First Aired: April. 14,2008

After watching the Cloverfield movie, the Nostalgia Critic vents his anger about what ultimately became of the identity of The Monster. Afterwards, he reenacts the movie using his own hand-held camera.

Episode 8 - Super Mario Brothers: The Movie
First Aired: April. 13,2008

Growing up during the popularity of the Super Mario Brothers games, a movie based on them could not be anything but awesome. However, the Nostalgia Critic reviews the movie and shows that movies are nothing like the games they are based off of and are more terrible than entertaining.

Episode 7 - Top 11 Scariest Nostalgic Moments
First Aired: April. 12,2008

Everyone has been scared as a kid. So, the Nostalgia Critic decides to have a Top 11 list of the scariest moments from our childhood. Why Top 11? Because he likes to go one step beyond.

Episode 6 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movies
First Aired: April. 11,2008

Growing up loving the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the Nostalgia Critic decides to revisit the live-action movies. However, with lackluster endings and a terrible third movie, will the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie franchise be as good as he once thought?

Episode 5 - Harry Potter Book 7 Launch
First Aired: April. 10,2008

The Nostalgia Critic decides to attend the midnight launch of the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows book. With so many Harry Potter fans waiting, as well as being dressed up as their favorite Harry Potter characters, the Nostalgia Critic can't resist interviewing and teasing them.

Episode 4 - Power Rangers: A Look Back
First Aired: April. 09,2008

The Nostalgia Critic looks back at the Power Rangers with his review of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie. However, with a thin plot, pointless scenes earlier on, and overall not making much sense, the Nostalgia Critic finds this movie to be everything but morphenomenal.

Episode 3 - Cloverfield - Trailer Review
First Aired: April. 08,2008

Confused by the lack of clarity from the Cloverfield trailer, the Nostalgia Critic speculates about what the monster of the movie could be. Is it Donkey Kong, is it the Puff of Smoke from lost, is it Jesus, is it the Bad Robot icon, or is it a combination of the above. The Nostalgia Critic tries his best to find out.

Episode 2 - Drug Cartoon Special
First Aired: April. 07,2008

With the thought of all your favorite cartoon characters coming together for a feature-length episode, how could you go wrong? Well, the Nostalgia Critic shows how wrong it can get when he reviews Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue, a Saturday morning special, introduced by George H.W. Bush, that teaches the dangers of drug use. However, the Nostalgia Critic feels that most of the cartoons look more like they have been smoking something rather than practicing what they are preaching.

Episode 1 - Transformers: The Movie
First Aired: April. 06,2008

The Nostalgia Critic reviews Transformers The Movie. However, he actually doesn't find anything wrong with this movie.

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