Follows
Star Wars (1977)
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Followed by
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Edited into
"Muppet Babies: Muppets Not Included (#5.1)" (1988)
- Jaba's palace was portrayed as Gonzo's imaginary diner along with footage of the various aliens that reside at the same palace.
Godzilla Versus Disco Lando (1998)
"I Love the '80s" (2002)
Star Wars: A Musical Journey (2005) (V)
- clips edited into music videos
Star Wars: Empire at War (2006) (VG)
Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (2006) (VG)
Spin off
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - Death Star Battle (1983) (VG)
The Ewok Adventure (1984) (TV)
"Droids" (1985)
"Ewoks" (1985)
Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1985) (TV)
Star Tours (1987)
Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1994) (VG)
Star Wars: TIE Fighter (1994) (VG)
Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter (1996) (VG)
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (1996) (VG)
Star Wars: Yoda Stories (1997) (VG)
Star Wars: Masters of Teräs Käsi (1998) (VG)
Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance (1999) (VG)
Star Wars: Force Commander (2000) (VG)
Star Wars: Demolition (2000) (VG)
Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds (2001) (VG)
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III - Rebel Strike (2003) (VG)
Star Wars: Battlefront (2004) (VG)
- This video game is based on the five Star Wars movies that had been released to that point.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords (2004) (VG)
- Prequel to the movie
Star Wars: Battlefront II (2005) (VG)
- This game was based on the six Star Wars movies that had been released to that point.
Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (2006) (VG)
Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga (2007) (VG)
References
Tarzan the Ape Man (1932)
Triumph des Willens (1935)
Aleksandr Nevskiy (1938)
The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
Shichinin no samurai (1954)
Kakushi-toride no san-akunin (1958)
Uchu daisenso (1959)
Fitzwilly (1967)
THX 1138 (1971)
- Boushh' (Leia in bounty hunter disguise) helmet has "1138" written on it.
The Wiz (1978)
La guerre du feu (1981)
TRON (1982)
Referenced in
"The Directors: The Films of Lawrence Kasdan" (????)
- Mentioned in film.
"Thundarr the Barbarian: Treasure of the Moks (#1.5)" (1980)
- A piece of a sign being used as a shield shows the films original title Revenge of the Jedi.
Return of the Ewok (1982) (V)
- A muckumentry style film about Return of the Jedi
The Adventures of Bob & Doug McKenzie: Strange Brew (1983)
2010: The Odyssey Continues (1984)
Angel (1984)
- Return of the Jedi is advertised on a movie threater marquee.
Paris, Texas (1984)
Sesión continua (1984)
- The film is mentioned in a conversation
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)
- Jabba the Hutt action figures in toy store
Return to Oz (1985)
My Science Project (1985)
- characters refer to film and others dress as storm troopers/ darth vader
Jagged Edge (1985)
Joey (1985)
Starchaser: The Legend of Orin (1985)
- The final ship battle is a lot like the destruction of the second Death Star, Zygon resembles Vader and gets his hand cut off, so many references it is uncanny.
Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)
Lucker (1986)
- A poster for this movie is visible in the video rental store
The Jet Benny Show (1986)
- A chase through the forest on one-man open-air flying ships involving collisions with trees.
The Transformers: The Movie (1986)
Star Tours (1987)
Predator (1987)
Masters of the Universe (1987)
- The striking similarity of Skeletor's transport to Jabba the Hutt's palacial barge is just one of the allusions to the Star Wars saga (including Skeletor's physical mirroring of Emperor Palpatine and the Darth Vader costume of Skeletor's army.
"Muppet Babies: Adventures in Muppet-Sitting (#4.15)" (1987)
- Animal and Robin were riding on a 74-Z speeder bike.
Willow: The Making of an Adventure (1988) (TV)
- mentioned once
Hell Comes to Frogtown (1988)
Akira (1988)
- same patrol vehicles
"Muppet Babies: Muppets Not Included (#5.1)" (1988)
- Gonzo's angry customer in the animated parts of his imaginary diner is a Gamorrean Guard.
976-EVIL (1988)
"Troldspejlet: (#1.2)" (1989)
- Jakob Stegelmann mentions the Star Wars trilogy in his review of Willow (1988)
Tango & Cash (1989)
- "When this is over, we have to pay Jabba the Hutt here a visit.."
Whatever Happened to Mason Reese (1990)
"Cheers: Bar Wars III: The Return of Tecumseh (#8.21)" (1990)
- title reference
Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge (1991) (VG)
Lik Wong (1991)
"Married with Children: Buck the Stud (#5.25)" (1991)
- Kelly to Bud: "There, there, Ewok."
"Wings: Stew in a Stew (#3.14)" (1992)
- Helen explains sequels to Antonio, and uses the "Star Wars" films as an example.
Army of Darkness (1992)
Seiken densetsu 2 (1993) (VG)
- The Imperator und Tantalus plan who uses the Imperator to rule the world with the mana fortress which is a homage to the deathstar.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Brain That Wouldn't Die (#6.13)" (1993)
- "Luke, Join me or you'll star in Corvette Summer"
Lunar: Eternal Blue (1994) (VG)
Clerks. (1994)
- Dante and Randal argue over which is the better film, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) or Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983).
Final Fantasy VI (1994) (VG)
- Kefka's betrayal and subsequent murder of Emperor Gestahl is very similar to, if not directly based on, the way Darth Vader kills Emperor Palpatine.
Boys Life: Three Stories of Love, Lust, and Liberation (1994)
- poster on wall in A Friend of Dorothy
A Friend of Dorothy (1994)
- poster on wall
Street Fighter (1994)
- Bison's lightning attack
Judge Dredd (1995)
Mallrats (1995)
"Married with Children: Bearly Men (#10.12)" (1995)
- Al about Peg's parents: "Then he's gotta take Jabba the Hutt back to that Star Wars bar where she belongs."
"Asylum: (#1.5)" (1996)
- "Return of the Jedi," Ewoks, and Salicious Crumb are mentioned.
Merlin's Shop of Mystical Wonders (1996)
Puddle Cruiser (1996)
- One character says to another, "Many people died to bring us that information", referencing the line in ROTJ, "Many Bothans died to bring us this information".
Happy Gilmore (1996)
"Showbiz Today: (1996-02-19)" (1996)
- There is an item on the Return of the Jedi Radio Drama
"NewsRadio: Presence (#2.19)" (1996)
- Lisa mentions it in relation to Boba Fett
Independence Day (1996)
- Among the sounds used to produce the noise the televisions make when they're experiencing the reception disturbance is the famous breathing of Darth Vader when he takes off his mask in Return of the Jedi
House Arrest (1996)
Bordello of Blood (1996)
- Rafe calls someone an Ewok
Swingers (1996)
"Friends: The One with the Princess Leia Fantasy (#3.1)" (1996)
- Mentioned by name
The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)
A Boy's Life (1997)
- poster on wall in A Friend of Dorothy
Chasing Amy (1997)
Fools Rush In (1997)
"Roseanne: Roseanne-Feld (#9.20)" (1997)
- D.J. and Heather talk about it and they want to watch it
"Saturday Night Live: Sting/Veruca Salt (#22.15)" (1997)
- referenced in the Home Shopping Skit
"Troldspejlet: (#17.11)" (1997)
- Jakob Stegelmann mentions the upcoming 1997 Special Edition
Tæt på troldmanden George Lucas (1997) (TV)
- topic of the tv-special
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: I Was a Teenage Werewolf (#9.9)" (1997)
- "Jabba the Husband"
"The Nanny: Fran's Gotta Have It (#4.26)" (1997)
- Mexwell mentions the character Yoda by name.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Jack Frost (#9.13)" (1997)
- Crow looks for Chewbacca in an Endor-like forest.
Bad Business (1997)
Wishmaster (1997)
RocketMan (1997)
Courting Courtney (1997)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Time Chasers (#9.21)" (1997)
- Crow: "Maybe he'll be torn apart by ewoks."
Scream 2 (1997)
Airspeed (1998)
- Ca. 19 min into the film Nicole talks in a Darth Vader-voice and paraphrases dialog from the film.
Troops (1998)
"The Simpsons: The Last Temptation of Krust (#9.15)" (1998)
- There's a place called "Java the Hut" based on the name of Jabba the hut from this movie.
StarCraft (1998) (VG)
Can't Hardly Wait (1998)
"South Park: Chef's Salty Chocolate Balls (#2.9)" (1998)
- When he dies Mr Hankey quotes Yoda's dying words from this film "There is another Skywalker"
"South Park: Chickenpox (#2.10)" (1998)
- Cartman writes about Endor a planet from this film and the Ewoks from it.
"South Park: Clubhouses (#2.12)" (1998)
- Cartman's clubhouse blue-print is called "Ewok City 2000", a reference to the Ewok's village in this movie.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Quest of the Delta Knights (#10.13)" (1998)
- Mike: So the Ewoks grew up to be big stupid men?
Free Enterprise (1998)
- Endor mentioned as a crossword puzzle clue.
StarCraft Expansion Set: Brood War (1998) (VG)
Desperate But Not Serious (1999)
Rurôni Kenshin: Meiji kenkaku roman tan: Tsuioku hen (1999) (V)
The Stars of 'Star Wars': Interviews from the Cast (1999) (V)
The Unauthorized 'Star Wars' Story (1999) (V)
- the making of this film is recounted
"Will & Grace: The Unsinkable Mommy Adler (#1.13)" (1999)
- Grace: "Jack! I'm dreaming of Jabba the Hutt!"
Human Traffic (1999)
- A poster is visible in Moff's bedroom.
Ghostbusters' SFX Team Featurette (1999) (V)
- Annick Thierrien mentiones working on Return of the Jedi
South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut (1999)
- Cartman and Kyle exchange lines almost exactly like Luke and Anakin: "I'm going to save you" "You already have."
The Making of 'Silverado' (1999) (V)
- mentioned once
"Go' morgen Danmark: (1999-08-19)" (1999)
- film critic Niels Frid-Nielsen makes a reference to 'the original trilogy'
"Spaced: Beginnings (#1.1)" (1999)
- Han & Luke's Jabba palace banter is directly quoted when 2 characters speak.
"Spaced: Chaos (#1.5)" (1999)
- Tim, Daisy and Brian watch the Star Wars trilogy and talk about it in depth.
"Spaced: Ends (#1.7)" (1999)
- Tim says "you're like Jabba's little mate!" then does an impression of him.
Toy Story 2 (1999)
Scream 3 (2000)
"Monarch of the Glen: (#1.1)" (2000)
- Katrina asks whether the Jedi have returned.
Gladiator (2000)
Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000 (2000)
Titan A.E. (2000)
"Freaks and Geeks: The Little Things (#1.17)" (2000)
- Harris quote Yoda from the movie (anachronism)
"Farscape: Beware of Dog (#2.14)" (2000)
- John mentions an Ewok.
The Mythology of 'Star Wars' (2000) (TV)
- is being mentioned and / or shown in the form of clips within this documentary
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Shadow (#5.8)" (2000)
- the scene where Buffy chokes the cobra demon with a chain
Miss Congeniality (2000)
The Beginning: Making 'Episode I' (2001) (V)
- mentioned a few times
Paper Mario (2001) (VG)
- Bowser speaks a line similar to the Emperor when using the Star Rod
Saving Silverman (2001)
These Old Broads (2001) (TV)
- Joan Collins' character is insultingly called Jabba the Hutt
"Clerks: Dante and Randal and Jay and Silent Bob and a Bunch of New Characters and Lando Take Part in a Whole Bunch of Movie Parodies... (#1.5)" (2001)
- At the end of the show, Silent Bob looks over to see ghosts of Anakin Skywalker, Yoda, and Obi-Wan, and then a ghost of Charles Barkley walks into view and asks Obi-Wan for a high-five.
A Galaxy Far, Far Away (2001)
"Spaced: Change (#2.2)" (2001)
- Two characters talk about the Ewoks from this film.
"Friends: The One with Ross and Monica's Cousin (#7.19)" (2001)
- Cassie says for Ross: "Last time I saw you, you were setting up your tent in line for Return of the Jedi."
"Undergrads: Party (#1.1)" (2001)
- Gimpy shows off a bootleg copy of this movie
Shrek (2001)
The Mummy Returns (2001)
Cats & Dogs (2001)
American Pie 2 (2001)
- Stifler says, "the force is strong with this one"
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand (2001)
Ruîgi manshon (2001) (VG)
- King Boo paraphrases Jabba the Hutt's reason for not releasing Captain Han Solo
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Life Serial (#6.5)" (2001)
- Andrew paints the Death Star on the geek trio's van, and they argue about the differences in design between the original and the revised version in Return of the Jedi.
"Big Wolf on Campus: Stone Free (#3.1)" (2001)
- Merton talks about this movie.
Meat Market 2 (2001) (V)
R2-D2: Beneath the Dome (2001) (TV)
The Simpsons: Road Rage (2001) (VG)
- Location called "Java the Hut"
'The Sixth Sense': Reflections from the Set (2002) (V)
Welcome to Eltingville (2002) (TV)
- dialogue; numerous references
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
Eight Legged Freaks (2002)
Cheerleader Ninjas (2002)
- There's a movieposter for Return of the Jedi on the wall
WarCraft III: Reign of Chaos (2002) (VG)
Robin Williams: Live on Broadway (2002) (TV)
- mentions Jabba the Hutt.
Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
- During the Quiddich match, the scene inside the stands references the speeders in the forrest.
From Puppets to Pixels: Digital Characters in 'Episode II' (2002) (V)
- mentioned once
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Bring on the Night (#7.10)" (2002)
- Andrew says he's like Darth Vader in the last 5 minutes of "Jedi".
Red Dwarf: The Doug Naylor Interview (2003) (V)
- Reference to the Star Wars movies
Behind the Ears: The True Story of Roger Rabbit (2003) (V)
- mentionned twice
The Simpsons: Hit & Run (2003) (VG)
- Reference to Jabba
"Peep Show: (#1.2)" (2003)
- Mark mentions the pit of Sarlacc.
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Kattan (2003) (TV)
- referenced in Home Shopping
"The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XIV (#15.1)" (2003)
- Comic Book Guy mentions a "Jabba the Butt" tatoo, a reference to the character named "Jabba the Hutt" from this film.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
- Theoden and Eowyn exchange lines almost exactly like Luke and Anakin: "I'm going to save you" "You already have."
"Wonderfalls: Crime Dog (#1.5)" (2004)
- Blanket in trunk of Jaye's car said "Return of the Jedi"
"South Park: The Jeffersons (#8.6)" (2004)
- Blanket has an Ewok plush among his toys
Van Helsing (2004)
- The last scene where the pyre is burning and Helsing sees Anna's ghost in the clouds and Carl taps him on the shoulder because he cannot see them. Akin to Leia doing the same thing to Luke when he sees Yoda, Kenobi and Anakin.
Looking for Kitty (2004)
- Ewoks mentioned in Star Wars conversation
"Six Feet Under: Grinding the Corn (#4.9)" (2004)
- This film is mentioned in the eulogy at Lawrence's funeral.
Without a Paddle (2004)
- The speeder race through the redwoods is mentioned during the film's own race through the redwoods.
The Incredibles (2004)
- scene with boy running through the woods and dodgeing trees very similar to famous scene from Jedi
Behind the Tunes: Crash! Bang! Boom! - The Wild Sounds of Treg Brown (2004) (V)
- Referenced by title
Die Nacht der lebenden Loser (2004)
- poster in Philip's room
Gojira: Fainaru uôzu (2004)
- Kane Kosugi's character flies a fighter within the tunnel of the Xilian mothership, and after sustaining critical damage, kamikazes into the energy shield's main reactor.
Settling the Score (2005) (TV)
- mentioned once
Confessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber (2005) (TV)
- In voice-over, Katya says, that her ex-lover played Ewok #4 in the older film.
"Robot Chicken: Vegetable Fun Fest (#1.6)" (2005)
- Darth Vader mentions Ewoks
"South Park: Best Friends Forever (#9.4)" (2005)
- "There is another" is quoted. Yoda says this to Luke before he dies. The man who encourages Satan to go to war with heaven looks like the emperor.
"Robot Chicken: A Piece of the Action (#1.7)" (2005)
- person dressed as an Ewok
Generation Jedi (2005) (TV)
- The film is discussed at length
'Star Wars': Feel the Force (2005) (TV)
- Documentary is about the Star Wars series
The Eurovision Song Contest (2005) (TV)
- Referenced Princess Leia
"Only Human: Make Me Normal (#1.1)" (2005)
- Moneer is obsessed with Star Wars; makes reference to original trilogy
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to George Lucas (2005) (TV)
- It's referenced
The Island (2005)
- Engine sound of jet bike is the same as the Speeder bike in the Endor chase scene
Pinoy/Blonde (2005)
- Mentioned in the movie.
Return of the Killer Bikini Vampire Girls (2005) (V)
- Title references. This series spoofs all the title of the Star Wars trilogy.
Bionicle 3: Web of Shadows (2005) (V)
- The duel between Vakama and Matau on the Coliseum balcony is reminiscent of the fight between Luke and Vader on the Death Star bridge, and is even accompanied by a simular musical score. Vakama even quotes Vader once.
"Jeopardy!: (#22.24)" (2005)
- referenced in clues in "Star Wars Forever" category
"How I Met Your Mother: The Slutty Pumpkin (#1.6)" (2005)
- Ted and Marshall discuss Ewoks.
Bored of the Rings: The Trilogy (2005)
- "The Return of the King" is changed to this title
Star Wars: Battlefront II (2005) (VG)
- In battle, a Rebel Soldier might shout "It's Boba Fett! Shoot his jet pack. He hates that." A reference to Star Wars Episode VI in which Boba Fett gets hit in his Jet Pack and that causes him to die.
"Smallville: Exposed (#5.6)" (2005)
- Posing as a stripper Lois says to Clark: "You're gonna get me fired if you keep looking at me like I'm Jabba The Hutt."
Clone Wars: Connecting the Dots (2005) (V)
- discusses Clone Wars cartoons in reference to the film series
"Little Britain: (#3.4)" (2005)
- Marjorie tells the fat couple they should name their baby Jabba
Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That! (2006)
- "You see, I walk like Jabba the Hutt" (lyrics)
"Lost: Fire + Water (#2.12)" (2006)
- Sawyer calls Hurley 'Jabba'
Failure to Launch (2006)
- Paula talks to her client in the coffee shop about how the original trilogy was better since it was about story telling and not just about special effects and CGI
"Lost: Dave (#2.18)" (2006)
- Hurley mentions Jabba (the Hutt) as an obesity slur
The Benchwarmers (2006)
"Mayo: (#1.5)" (2006)
- The film and Ewoks are mentioned several times in conversation by different members of the team.
Return of Pink Five (2006) (V)
- spoof
Saul Goodman (2006)
- The fusion laser lab core was inspired by the Death Star's central reactor
"South Park: Tsst (#10.7)" (2006)
- In the scene where the first nanny becomes extremely angry, Cartman says "Yes! Let the anger come! Strike me down while you can!" This is a reference to Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, when Emperor Palpatine tries to turn Luke Skywalker to the dark side by inciting anger in him.
Clerks II (2006)
- SW vs. LOTR discussion
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
- The cannibal scene where Will is taken to the village and finds out Jack is being honoured has much resemblance to the scene where Luke, Han etc. are being taken to the Ewok village to be eaten for the 'God' C-3PO. Including the attempt to blow out the fire.
"Stargate SG-1: 200 (#10.6)" (2006)
- In the "previously", SG-1 is shown meeting a race that looks very similar to Ewoks in a tree village very similar to the Ewok Village.
"The Venture Bros.: Love-Bheits (#2.7)" (2006)
- Dean dresses as Leia in the slave costume.
"The Venture Bros.: Showdown at Cremation Creek: Part 1 (#2.12)" (2006)
- Features Lando Calrissian's co-pilot.
"The Venture Bros.: Showdown at Cremation Creek: Part 2 (#2.13)" (2006)
- Lando's co-pilot was featured in this episode.
"House M.D.: Que Será Será (#3.6)" (2006)
- House calls a fat patient 'Jabba'
"Supernatural: Crossroad Blues (#2.8)" (2006)
- Dean said "Maybe his place is full of babes in Princess Leia bikinis." which is a reference to the costume worn by Princess Leia after her capture by Jabba the Hutt.
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman (2006) (V)
- poster shown
De fortabte sjæles ø (2007)
- Copy the scene were the Emperor torments Luke with lightning
The Fleapit Three (2007)
- Mike repeats a few lines of Luke Skywalkers from Jedi.
"The Girls Next Door: May the Horse Be with You (#3.2)" (2007)
- the girls decorate an Ewok-themed float for the Rose Parade
Heart of an Empire (2007)
- Documentary film of Star Wars costuming group.
I Want to Be a Jedi (2007)
- The main character wants to recreate a scene from Return of the Jedi.
"ER: Family Business (#13.19)" (2007)
- Gates says that he stood in line all day when he was 12 waiting for the Return of the Jedi premiere
Producing Fiction (2007)
- Boba Fett is in the film.
"30 Rock: Hiatus (#1.21)" (2007)
- Liz says she looks like Admiral Ackbar.
Kickin It Old Skool (2007)
- Ewok mentioned
The Last Sentinel (2007)
- The last red drone removes his helmet and reveals a head that resembles Darth Vaders unhelmeted head.
Knocked Up (2007)
- Brent spoofs the Jaba the Hutt death scene.
The Final Curtain (2007)
- an Ewok is mentioned
"Hannah Montana: Me and Mr. Jonas and Mr. Jonas and Mr. Jonas (#2.16)" (2007)
- Miley says "It's the return of the Joni."
"Die ProSieben Märchenstunde: Schneewittchen - 7 Zipfel und ein Horst (#4.1)" (2007)
- Jabba the hutts laugh can be heared while Snowwhite runs through the forest
The Jane Austen Book Club (2007)
- when Grigg is talking about 'The Empire Strikes Back', he mentions the movie 'Jedi'
Sydney White (2007)
- A Luke Skywalker toy from "Return of the Jedi" is thrown into the pot in the dorks' card game.
"Family Guy: Blue Harvest (#6.1)" (2007)
- the title is a reference to the film's fake working title
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Go to Hell (#8.3)" (2007)
- A character guesses six videotapes are the six Star Wars movies.
"Chuck: Chuck Versus the Sandworm (#1.6)" (2007)
- Sarah dresses up in Leia's slave-girl steel bikini
"The Boondocks: Stinkmeaner Strikes Back (#2.4)" (2007)
- "Jabba's Theme" plays when Ruckus appears
"Muchachada nui: (#1.8)" (2007)
- Characters mention the movie.
Meet the Spartans (2008)
- one of the Spartan prophets says "I look like Jabba the Hutt"
"The Girls Next Door: Jamaican Me Crazy (#4.9)" (2008)
- Holly says that ziplining made her feel like an Ewok flying through the forest
The Sword, the Wand and the Stone (2008) (V)
- The girls walk down the isle to receive their reward and they discuss similarities to the original star wars trilogy.
South Park: Imaginationland (2008) (V)
- There is an Ewok in Imaginationland.
"Grey's Anatomy: Freedom (#4.16)" (2008)
- Bailey talks about Han Solo from this movie with a patient
Step Brothers (2008)
- Dale wears a Return of the Jedi t-shirt
Fanboys (2008)
- "Return of the Saga" in the opening crawl; hallucinations of an Ewok; Zoe threatens to burn an Ewok mask
Pineapple Express (2008)
- Saul's (James Franco) line while being forced down a ladder into an underground chamber in the weed warehouse ("What's down there, a Rancor?")
Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008)
- "Return of the Brown Eye"
"Saturday Night Live: James Franco/Kings of Leon (#34.2)" (2008)
- Craig (Jason Sudeikis) mentions a coffee place called "Java the Cup" in James Franco's monologue.
"The Office: Weight Loss (#5.1)" (2008)
- Michael puts up a picture of Jabba the Hutt for his speech on obesity.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Preview Special (2008) (TV)
- Star Wars Universe
"Leverage: The Nigerian Job (#1.1)" (2008)
- Hardison has three women dressed in Leia's slave-girl steel bikini
The Supermarket (2009)
- Electrocution via blue lightning mimicked
"The Office: Lecture Circuit: Part 2 (#5.15)" (2009)
- Michael mentions Jabba the Hutt.
Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (2009)
- mentioned when talking about killing artists after their greatest works
Madea Goes to Jail (2009)
- Madea is called Jemima the Hutt
Cyprien (2009)
- Poster visible in Cyprien's office
"Nip/Tuck: Giselle Blaylock & Legend Chandler (#5.22)" (2009)
- Matt says to Christian: 'Is Jabba the Hutt gonna hang you on his wall?' Jabba the Hutt is a character from Return of the Jedi
Miss March (2009)
- mentioned in dialogue
"Life on Mars: All the Young Dudes (#1.15)" (2009)
- While using his Luke Skywalker alias, Sam tells his 4-year-old self that his father went over to the dark side but there was still good in him
"30 Rock: Apollo, Apollo (#3.16)" (2009)
- One of Tracey's dreams is to kill an Ewok
"The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Duplicity/Knowing/I Love You, Man (#1.4)" (2009)
- John Cena says his 5th favourite film of all time is the Star Wars Series (All of them)
"The Big Bang Theory: The Dead Hooker Juxtaposition (#2.19)" (2009)
- Sheldon tries to do an imitation of General Ackbar saying "It's a trap!"
"Lost: Some Like It Hoth (#5.13)" (2009)
- Hurley says "Ewoks suck, dude."
"Phineas and Ferb: The Chronicles of Meap (#2.10)" (2009)
- Isabella says, "I'm endangering the mission. I shouldn't have come!"
"The Big Bang Theory: The Vegas Renormalization (#2.21)" (2009)
- Howard has a picture of Leia in the metal bikini from this movie.
"How I Met Your Mother: Right Place Right Time (#4.22)" (2009)
- A friend of Barney's claimed to have a pet Ewok when they were 12
"Aqua Teen Hunger Force: Pink Man (#6.7)" (2009)
- The Mooninites have Yoda in a microwave; Pink Man is a Wookiee; the end credits and music are similar in style; Frylock has a "light waver"; Frylock refers to "Episode 6, return of the french fry"
Evil Bong II: King Bong (2009)
- Brett is called Jabba the Hutt
Whip It (2009)
- One of the rollergirls has the derby name of Jabba the Slut.
"Family Guy: Family Goy (#8.2)" (2009)
- stewie refers to short hairy jewish men to ewoks
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: (#8.44)" (2009)
- The six Star Wars films are the subject of a $15,000 question
The Mandalorian Legacy (2009)
- Reference to the Sarlacc Pit of Carkoon
"SGU Stargate Universe: Time (#1.8)" (2009)
- One of Eli's desert island movies
"The Thick of It: (#3.4)" (2009)
- Phil tells Emma that Robert King looks like an Ewok.
"Family Guy: Something, Something, Something Dark Side" (2009)
- the OnStar operator asks Chris/Luke if he's Admiral Ackbar
Featured in
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi (1983) (TV)
- this is the main subject of the documentary
From 'Star Wars' to 'Jedi': The Making of a Saga (1985) (TV)
Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1985) (TV)
"Reading Rainbow: Space Case (#4.1)" (1986)
- The host explains that how Hollywood depicts aliens.
Precious Images (1986)
Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986)
- Appears on TV while the cadets are channel surfing.
"Muppet Babies: Pigerella (#3.1)" (1986)
- clips of Jabba the Hutt shown
Wow! (1990) (V)
"Muppet Babies: Muppet Babies: The Next Generation (#7.8)" (1990)
- Clips of the movie were shown in this episode.
Special Effects: Anything Can Happen (1996)
"Suddenly Susan: With Friends Like These (#1.18)" (1997)
- Jerry has a replica of Luke's green lighsaber from Return of the Jedi.
"Troldspejlet: (#17.14)" (1997)
- Special Edition reviewed + clips shown from Special Edition - Jabba's Palace song scene/rescue from Sarlacc/Endor speeder chase
Hollywood Aliens & Monsters (1997) (TV)
From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic (1999) (TV)
- ILM's effect work on this film is discussed, with clips
State of the Art: The Pre-Visualization of 'Episode II' (2002) (V)
- clips shown
"I Love the '80s" (2002)
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy (2004) (TV)
- scenes shown
When Star Wars Ruled the World (2004) (TV)
- clips
The Birth of the Lightsaber (2004) (V)
- clip shown
The Characters of 'Star Wars' (2004) (V)
- clips shown
The Force Is with Them: The Legacy of 'Star Wars' (2004) (V)
- clip shown
"Troldspejlet: (#32.6)" (2004)
- DVD release reviewed + footage used
"Retrosexual: The 80's" (2004)
The Ultimate Film (2004) (TV)
- number 87
"How Art Made the World" (2005)
- Clips are shown.
Generation Jedi (2005) (TV)
- Film clips are shown throughout
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to George Lucas (2005) (TV)
- It's featured
The Chosen One (2005) (V)
- brief clips shown
Clone Wars: Connecting the Dots (2005) (V)
- Features footage from this movie
"20 to 1: Memorable Movie Characters (#3.11)" (2006)
- Clips shown in a segment on Darth Vader.
Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed (2007) (TV)
- clips
"20 to 1: Movie Heroes & Villains (#5.1)" (2007)
- Some clips from this movie are shown in a segment on Darth Vader.
Bring Back... Star Wars (2008) (TV)
- Clips shown
"20 to 1: Hollywood's Hot List (#8.14)" (2009)
- Clips shown in a segment on Harrison Ford.
Spoofed in
House (1986)
Spaceballs (1987)
- Pizza the Hut is a parody of Jabba the Hutt
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
- Bill refusing to "join the Dark Side" in the mock lightsabre duel
"On the Waterfront: (#2.4)" (1989)
- Obi Wan tells Luke he's his mother and Bungle Bear's Chewbacca's father
"Muppet Babies: Muppet Babies: The Next Generation (#7.8)" (1990)
- parodied in episode
Army of Darkness (1992)
Final Fantasy VI (1994) (VG)
Space Quest VI: The Spinal Frontier (1995) (VG)
Kung Fu Kenobi (1997)
Godzilla Versus Disco Lando (1998)
Quentin Tarantino's Star Wars (1998) (V)
Enchanted (1998)
Kung Fu Kenobi's Big Adventure (1999)
George Lucas in Love (1999)
Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle (1999) (TV)
Toy Story 2 (1999)
"South Park: Starvin Marvin in Space (#3.13)" (1999)
- Sally Struthers is used as a spoof as Jabba the Hutt in this episode. Her office is just like Jabba's palace. Jabba's little sidekick is spoofed too. Kenny is also encased in carbonite spoofing the fate of Hans Solo from this movie.
Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999)
Harte Jungs (2000)
La comunidad (2000)
"Spaced: Back (#2.1)" (2001)
- A character spoofs the scene in which Luke Skywaker burns the body of his dead father
Misión en Marbella (2001)
Scary Movie 2 (2001)
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
My Brother's Light (2002)
Star Warp'd (2002) (V)
- It features little creatures resembling Ewoks from Return of the Jedi.
"South Park: Free Hat (#6.9)" (2002)
- The boys are standing on a platform overlooking a forrest, trying to convince George Lucas that there still is good in him, to which he replies that it is too late for him. This spoofs a similar scene in Return of the Jedi between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader.
Girl Fever (2002)
- Ca. 35 minutes into the film Sam and Holden recite a line from the older movie and engage in a mock light saber fight.
Legend of the Lost Tribe (2002) (TV)
Run Leia Run (2003)
Retarded Animal Babies (2003) (V)
- The whole episode of RAB13 is a spoof of all the Star Wars films
Kim Possible: A Sitch in Time (2003) (TV)
- When Ron says "he's more robot than golfer now" about Robo-Duff, this mirror's Obi Wan Kenobi's assessment about Darth Vader "he's more machine than man now".
Silent But Deadly 3 (2004)
- parody
(T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 1 (2004)
- The Martian leader resembles Emperor Palpatine, complete with red guards and his "young apprentice".
Team America: World Police (2004)
- One of the puppets enters Kim Jong Il's palace similiar to the way Luke Skywalker enters Jabba the Hutt's palace.
"Family Guy: Peterotica (#4.24)" (2006)
- an attorney is dropped into a rancor pit, defeats the rancor in the same way Luke did
Chad Vader (2006) (V)
- many lines and situations parodied
Happily N'Ever After (2006)
- When Rick steals the broom, it makes a sound like the Speeder Bikes, and the broom speeds through the forest in a similar fashion.
"Family Guy: Barely Legal (#5.8)" (2006)
- Emporer works out great dialgue
Meet the Robinsons (2007)
- Spaceship flies through a narrow tunnel while dodging pipes and scaffolding.
Robot Chicken: Star Wars (2007) (TV)
- numerous sketches spoofing scenes from the film
No More Heroes (2007) (VG)
- The final boss breathes like Darth Vader, and claims to be Travis' father.
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)
- Dewey's final musical performance is watched by the ghostly apparitions of his departed friends and family.
"Kureyon Shin-chan: Shin Wars (#2.1)" (2008)
- a Shin Chan version of this episode in the third half
"Phineas and Ferb: Put That Putter Away/Does This Duckbill Make Me Look Fat? (#1.31)" (2008)
- Candace: (raspy voice) "You must not be seduced by the coolness!"
Brooklyn Force (2008)
- Star Wars fan film; spoofs, among other things, the famous lightning scene.
Roadside Romeo (2008)
- Two barrels on ropes crush Chhainu's head in the same way as an AT-AT when the Ewoks crush it in one scene
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II (2008) (TV)
- Various elements of this episode are spoofed.
"Late Night with Conan O'Brien: (2009-02-18)" (2009)
- Carrie Fisher helps the Masturbating Bear escape from being frozen
"30 Rock: The Problem Solvers (#4.5)" (2009)
- Kenneth says to Danny in a voice like Emperor Palpatine's, "Yes, embrace your anger."
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