Referenced in
Smile (1975)
"The Young Ones: Interesting (#1.5)" (1982)
- Mentioned by the horseriders
"On the Waterfront: (#1.8)" (1988)
- Mentioned on newly dubbed version of The Flashing Blade
Back to the Future Part III (1990)
Invasion of the Scream Queens (1992)
- Elizabeth Kaitan mentions loving the movie as a child.
Arizona Dream (1993)
"The Simpsons: Brother from the Same Planet (#4.14)" (1993)
- The Itchy and Scratchy episode is called "Kitty Kitty Bang Bang," a pun on the name of this film.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Eegah! (#6.6)" (1993)
- Crow, Joel, and Tom sing the theme song.
"Just a Minute: (#1.5)" (1994)
- Referenced by name
"Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge: (#1.5)" (1994)
- Alan says if his show was a car it would be "Chatty Chatty Bang Bang", an reference to this film.
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995)
"Family Guy: Chitty Chitty Death Bang (#1.3)" (1999)
- Episode title "Chitty Chitty Death Bang" is a play on the title of this film.
Ken Adam: Designing Bond (2000) (V)
- Filmographical reference re Ken Adam
"South Park: It Hits the Fan (#5.1)" (2001)
- Mr. Garrison sings a song to the tune of "Hey there Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" from this movie.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
Extreme Ops (2002)
"I'm Alan Partridge: Never Say Alan Again (#2.4)" (2002)
- A listener on Alan's radio show says they'd like to watch this movie with Sting as part of a phone-in.
Bad Boys II (2003)
"Little Britain: Bath of Beans (#1.1)" (2003)
- When looking at plays to go to for Andy's birthday, Lou says "What about Chitty Chitty Bang Bang? You liked the film"
The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (2003) (TV)
- Makes the countdown, is talked about. (Children catcher)
Shitty Shitty Bang Bang (2004) (V)
- title pun
The Girl Next Door (2004)
- the name on the penis award in Hugo's home says "Chitty Chitty Gang Bang"
"NYPD Blue: Chatty Chatty Bang Bang (#11.12)" (2004)
- title reference
"EastEnders: (2004-09-27)" (2004)
- Billy asks Rosie to name the first film Keith saw at the cinema. Rosie correctly answers, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang".
Comic Relief Does University Challenge (2005) (TV)
- Referenced by name
Meat Pie (2005)
- "Shitty shitty bang bang"
War of the Worlds (2005)
- The song "Hushabye Mountain" is sung by Fanning.
"Numb3rs: Obsession (#2.3)" (2005)
- Megan mentions the older film, when admiring Larry's classic automobile.
"Veronica Mars: Cheatty Cheatty Bang Bang (#2.3)" (2005)
- title pun
The 100 Greatest Family Films (2005) (TV)
- Makes the countdown, is talked about in detail.
"Boston Legal: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (#2.20)" (2006)
- title reference
"Doctor Who: Rise of the Cybermen (#2.5)" (2006)
- Jake refers to the Child Catcher when talking about Cybus taking people away.
"Saxondale: (#1.1)" (2006)
- Saxondale talks about "The pedo from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" ie. The children catcher.
"Saturday Night Live: Weekend Update Thursday: (#1.3)" (2008)
- Mentioned by Amy Poehler
"Saturday Night Live: Seth Rogen/Phoenix (#34.19)" (2009)
- One of Seth Myer's proposed nicknames for Rod Blagojevich is Chitty Chitty Bangs Bangs
"Family Guy: 420 (#7.12)" (2009)
- The song "A Bag of Weed" is set to the tune of "Me Ol' Bam-boo" from this film.
"The Office: Niagara (#6.4)" (2009)
- Mentioned by Michael during his 'stand up routine'
Featured in
Hera Pheri (1976)
- In a song sequence, Amitabh Bachchan passes a wall with poster of this movie
Radio Flyer (1992)
"Troldspejlet: (#21.8)" (1999)
- VHS release reviewed + footage used
Inside 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' (2000) (V)
- Includes footage / clip(s) from
I Love Christmas (2001) (TV)
Uptown Girls (2003)
The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (2003) (TV)
- Clips are shown.
The 100 Greatest Musicals (2003) (TV)
"SexTV: Remote Control: Romancing the Robot/Hajime Sorayama (#8.4)" (2005)
- Clip from film is used in this episode.
The 100 Greatest Family Films (2005) (TV)
- Clips shown.
Spoofed in
Bons baisers de Hong Kong (1975)
- The main characters dress like the Potts family and chase after a train in a very bad replica of Chitty
Titty Titty Bang Bang (1992)
- The titles.
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995)
- When Ace and Fulton are first driving through the jungle, Ace sings the theme song.
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