Star Wars

Star Wars is a multimedia space opera franchise created by George Lucas, which began as a single film in 1977, and expanded into two sequels by 1983. It has since spawned several prequels, sequels, and television series spin-offs, some of which have been animated. The franchise has been heavily referenced in popular culture due to its immense popularity in both the media and public.

The films that have been released and most likely referenced below are A New Hope (1977), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Return of the Jedi (1983), The Phantom Menace (1999), Attack of the Clones (2002), and Revenge of the Sith (2005). These were released by 20th Century Fox.

The general story follows the journey of Luke Skywalker (played by Mark Hamill), a young man who is destined to be the last hope of a galaxy overrun by the Galactic Empire, and is trained in the mystical arts of the Jedi Knights to defeat its second in command, Darth Vader, who was trained in the dark arts of the Sith. In The Empire Strikes Back and onward, Vader is revealed to be none other than Luke's father, Anakin—once prophesized himself to be the chosen one, but instead chose to align himself with the Empire's de facto leader and Sith Lord, Emperor Palpatine. The series also explores many concepts, including the Force, a mysterious power used by both the Jedi and the Sith.

In 2012, Lucas sold his company Lucasfilm to the Walt Disney Company, who revived the film series in 2015. Those films (not including the spin-offs) are The Force Awakens (2015), The Last Jedi (2017), and The Rise of Skywalker (2019).

Birdman

Main article: Birdman (franchise)

Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: "Grape Juiced:"
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: "Turner Classic Birdman:" Birdman asking for "Threepio" to shut down the trash compactors on the detention level is taken from a line said by Luke to C-3PO in A New Hope.

CB Bears

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"Disappearing Satellites:" X-I resembles R2-D2.

Dexter's Laboratory

Main article: Dexter's Laboratory (TV series)

"Simion:" Part of Simion's speech to Monkey in getting him to join his cause, "Together we can combine our forces and bring a new order to the galaxy ... Seek your heart. You know it to be true." This is a paraphrase of Darth Vader's speech to Luke in the film The Empire Strikes Back, when Vader says, "With our combined strength, we can end this destructive conflict and bring order to the galaxy ... Search your feelings. You know it to be true."
"The Big Cheese:" The password Dexter uses to enter his laboratory is "Star Wars." When Dexter listens to his French tape at night and it gets stuck on the word "Omelette du fromage," it causes Dexter to only be able to say that one word. However, this works out great and makes him famous, but this success is soon undone when he discovers he is denied access because as Dee Dee would put it, "It's all he can say," which eventually causes his lab to self-detonate.
"Way of the Dee Dee:" In Dexter's training by Dee Dee to be more in tune with nature, he carries her on her back in a sack like Luke did with Yoda in The Empire Strikes Back.

The Fonz and the Happy Days Gang

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"May the Farce Be with You:" The episode title is a play on the phrase, "May the Force be with you."
"The Vampire Strikes Back:" The title is an allusion to The Empire Strikes Back.

Flintstones

Main article: Flintstones (franchise)

The Flintstones: The film advertised at the drive-in movie theater at the beginning of the film is Gorge Lucas's Tar Wars.

Amazing World of Gumball

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"The Club:" Colin swings from a broom like a lightsaber parodying the viral video "Star Wars kid."
"The Promise:" When Darwin talks Gumball into surrendering to his niceness it is a paraphrase of Emperor Palpatine telling Luke and Anakin to give in to the dark side in Return of the Jedi and Revenge of the Sith, respectively.
"The Pizza:" Anais makes an oblique reference to Star Wars (which can be retconned to Gumball's own Stellar Odyssey) when she says, "Or like that one with the asthmatic robot who turns out to be the laser samurai's dad."
"Tension in Detention: In the online game, Gumball and Darwin break out of detention to see a movie called Galactic Wars.
"The Deal:" Richard tries to make Nicole feel better by mixing up several proverbs, including stealing Yoda's line to Luke, "Judge me by my size, do you?" from The Empire Strikes Back.
"The Line:" The Wattersons are in line to see Stellar Odyssey: The Force Rehashed. The film in question is a spoof of The Force Awakens and the hype surrounding it during its 2015 release.
Stellar Odyssey: An online game based on the movie in "The Line." Characters from Gumball play analogue characters from Star Wars, including Farm Boy Gumball (Luke Skywalker), Princess Darwin (Leia Organa), Scavenger Anais (Rey Skywalker), Hermit Wizard Richard (Obi Wan Kenobi), Space Bear Penny (Chewbacca), and Dark Warrior Banana Joe (Darth Maul).
"The Vegging:" Gumball and Darwin tune out everything around them so they can veg out on the couch, with one of those moments wearing robes and being surrounded by the Galactic Council who are thanking them for their bravery in defeating an enemy.
"The Understanding:" Peter Pepperoni owns a puzzle based on Stellar Odyssey.
"The Awareness:" In Elmore Junior High School's technology week, Darwin wore an R2-D2 suit.
"The Mess:" Penny sarcastically said how her sister used the Force to appear to Gumball as a hologram.

Johnny Bravo

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"Johnny Bravo and the Amazon Women:" Before the volcano erupts, Christopher says, "I've got a bad feeling about this."
Johnny Bravo Goes to Bollywood:

Mike Tyson Mysteries

"At the Car Wash:" Mike mentions C3-PO and "his baby" R2-D2.
"Carol:" Mike's alias is Mark Starwars.

Popeye

Main article: Popeye (franchise)

The All-New Popeye Hour: The episode "Close Encounters of the Spinach Kind" is a shallow parody of the first film, and features Olive Oyl as Princess Olive Pit, Bluto as Darth Bluto, and Poopdeck Pappy as Alta-Poppa.

Powerpuff Girls

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The Powerpuff Girls (1998): "Boogie Frights:" The climax of Bubbles flying alone to destroy the giant disco ball while the Boogie Man flies behind her, only to be saved by the surprise return of her sisters is a direct reference to the climax of A New Hope, in which Darth Vader tries to stop Luke succeeding in his mission to destroy the Death Star, only to be blown away by the surprise return of Han Solo in the Millennium Falcon
The Powerpuff Girls: (1998): "Just Another Manic Mojo:" Mojo's helmet is lowered down over his bare brain in a similar fashion to how Darth Vader's helmet was lowered over his head in The Empire Strikes Back.
The Powerpuff Girls (1998): "Beat Your Greens:" There are references to the X-Wing and Death Star climax from A New Hope.
The Powerpuff Girls (1998): "Birthday Bash:" One of the guests at the Powerpuff Girls' birthday party resembles Princess Leia as she appears in A New Hope.

The Powerpuff Girls: (1998): "Criss Cross Crisis:" Paul Rudish is wearing a t-shirt that says "Star Wars."

The Powerpuff Girls (2016): "The Secret Life of Blossom Powerpuff:" Buttercup as R2-B2 and Jarod in the black suit and mask are parodies of R2-D2 and Darth Vader, respectively.
The Powerpuff Girls: (2016): "In the Doghouse:" Professor Utonium's cleaning mask is based on Darth Vader's helmet.
The Powerpuff Girls: (2016): "The Spoon:" The laser fight between the Tooth Troopers and the spoon worshippers is reminiscent of the Star Wars series, and if that wasn't evidence enough, Doctor Martin encourages Blossom in spirit form, the same way Obi-Wan did to Luke from A New Hope.

Scooby-Doo

Main article: Scooby-Doo (franchise)

Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo: "Strange Encounters of a Scooby Kind:" Shaggy mentions Luke Skywalker.
Night of the Living Doo: Mark Hamill appears as himself and dislikes the Star Wars jokes made about him.
What's New, Scooby-Doo?: "The Vampire Strikes Back:" The title is an allusion to The Empire Strikes Back, as a nod to writer Jordana Arkin's husband being a fan.
Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue!: "Almost Ghosts:" Ricky and Mark's fantasy fight involves them dressed similarly to Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan, respectively, from Revenge of the Sith, but instead of being Jedi fighting with lightsabers, they are wizards fighting with wizard staffs; Ricky also claims to be the dark overlord of the fairy people.
Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue!: "Big Trouble:" Ricky and Mark wear the same cosplaying costumes.
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?: "The Sword, the Fox and the Scooby-Doo!:" Mystery Incorporated meets Mark Hamill again, who is more accepting of the Star Wars jokes and references.
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?: "Space Station Scooby:" Fred paraphrases the lines "I've got a bad feeling about this" and "We're going to have company." Bill Nye says to Velma, "Nice work, I owe you one," which is a paraphase to what Han Solo says to Luke in Return of the Jedi. The drone looks similar in appearance to the training remote Luke uses in A New Hope.
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?: "Scooby-Doo and the Sky Town Cool School!:" The gang meet Billy Dee Williams (voiced by himself), with his role as Lando Calrissian naturally referenced with, along with the Sky Town Cool School being an allusion to Cloud City from 1980's Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, which introduced Williams as Lando.

Sealab

Sealab 2021: "Lost in Time:" Quinn 12 and Stormy 12 are parodies of Jabba the Hut and Salacious B. Crumb, respectively, from Return of the Jedi. They are joined in the end credits by Debbie dressed in Princess Leia's slave outfit.

Space Ghost

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Space Ghost Coast to Coast: "Switcheroo '97:" Mark Hamill is a guest.
Space Ghost Coast to Coast: "BooBooKitty:" Zorak is quoting what Princess Leia says to Obi-Wan Kenobi from A New Hope, when he says, "Help me, Obi-Wan, you're my only hope."
Space Ghost Coast to Coast: "Waiting for Edward:" Space Ghost mentions Yoda.
Space Ghost Coast to Coast: "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed:" William Shatner of Star Trek fame is a guest on Space Ghost's talk show, when Moltar says Star Wars is better.
"Earth Ghost:" "Space Ghost" makes an angry comment about a driver calling him Chewie (the nickname of Chewbacca, co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon) and how he's going into lightspeed.

Teen Wolf

Main article: Teen Wolf

"Teen Wolf, Come Home:" The items at the toy store include a TIE Fighter, the Millennium Falcon, and an AT-AT Walker, the latter of which is specifically from Empires Strikes Back.

Trollkins

What a Cartoon!

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"A Clean Getaway:" Slide makes references.
"Larry & Steve:"

Yogi Bear

Main article: Yogi Bear (franchise)

Yogi's Treasure Hunt episode "Yogi Bear on the Air:" Connie Kindly makes herself over to resemble Princess Leia Organa. Afterward, Dick Dastardly appears as C-3PO, and Muttley wears a Darth Vader helmet.

Other

In "Chapter 20" of the Star Wars: Clone Wars series, developed by Genndy Tartakovsky, the young, nervous Jedi was a parody of Shaggy, as revealed by Tartakovsky in the audio commentary for the episode. John DiMaggio voiced the character. Tartakovsky wanted his voice to be higher, but found it to be too goofy to be mixed in with the serious tone he was going for. While unnamed in the episode (he was credited as "Padawan"), the official Star Wars website would later identify him as Sha'a Gi.

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