Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "reference-to-the-chicago-bears"

1. The Princess Bride (1987)

PG | 98 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

A bedridden boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.

Director: Rob Reiner | Stars: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright, Chris Sarandon

Votes: 451,443 | Gross: $30.86M

2. Christmas Vacation (1989)

PG-13 | 97 min | Comedy

The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster.

Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik | Stars: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki

Votes: 220,292 | Gross: $71.32M

3. Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)

R | 93 min | Comedy, Drama

A Chicago advertising man must struggle to travel home from New York for Thanksgiving, with a lovable oaf of a shower-curtain-ring salesman as his only companion.

Director: John Hughes | Stars: Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins, Michael McKean

Votes: 160,488 | Gross: $49.53M

4. American Underdog (2021)

PG | 112 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

The story of NFL MVP and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, who went from stocking shelves at a supermarket to becoming an American Football star.

Directors: Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin | Stars: Zachary Levi, Anna Paquin, Hayden Zaller, Ser'Darius Blain

Votes: 23,665

5. Office Christmas Party (2016)

R | 105 min | Comedy

When his uptight CEO sister threatens to shut down his branch, the branch manager throws an epic Christmas party in order to land a big client and save the day, but the party gets way out of hand...

Directors: Josh Gordon, Will Speck | Stars: Jason Bateman, Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Jennifer Aniston

Votes: 88,254 | Gross: $54.77M

6. The Return of Swamp Thing (1989)

PG-13 | 88 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

In this tongue-in-cheek sequel, the benevolent bog creature falls for the vegetarian, plant-loving daughter of the evil scientist who created him.

Director: Jim Wynorski | Stars: Dick Durock, Heather Locklear, Louis Jourdan, Sarah Douglas

Votes: 6,318 | Gross: $0.19M

7. Music Box (1989)

PG-13 | 124 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

A lawyer defends her father accused of war crimes, but there is more to the case than she suspects.

Director: Costa-Gavras | Stars: Jessica Lange, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Frederic Forrest, Donald Moffat

Votes: 8,676 | Gross: $6.26M

8. Paper Lion (1968)

Approved | 107 min | Comedy, Sport

Sportswriter George Plimpton poses as a rookie quarterback for the Detroit Lions for a "Sports Illustrated" article.

Director: Alex March | Stars: Alan Alda, Lauren Hutton, Joe Schmidt, Alex Karras

Votes: 1,244

9. Season 3 According to Jim (2011 Video)

9 min | Short, Comedy

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Stars: Taylor Atelian, Dan Aykroyd, Jim Belushi, Robert Belushi

Votes: 25

10. Dean's Place (1976 TV Special)

51 min | Comedy, Music

TV special airing January 13, 1976: Dean returns as host and owner of his Beverly Hills nightclub, Dean's Place, spotlighting new, young talent.

Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Jack Cassidy, Foster Brooks, Vincent Gardenia

Votes: 6

11. Fight for Football: Saving the 2020 Season (2022)

74 min | Documentary, Sport

Fight For Football is a documentary film looking back at the decision to cancel the 2020 Big Ten football season, and the fight by players, coaches, parents, and fans around the league to ... See full summary »

Director: Joe Weasel | Stars: Jack Arute, Barry Alvarez, Sandy Barbour, Bill Bender

12. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: Bad Word (2002)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Cheryl leaves Jim in charge of their kids and some friends who were playing with them during a Bears game. The next day, the mom of one of the friends calls Cheryl to report that her ... See full summary »

Director: Gil Junger | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 197

13. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: Father Disfigure (2002)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

The family goes to church, and Jim realizes he knows the new minister. When Jim was young, he and the reverend played dodge ball together.

Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 192

14. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: No Harm, No Fowl (2003)

TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Romance

An exotic bird flies into Jim's back yard, and Gracie decides to keep it as a pet. The bird is loud and annoying, but Gracie refuses to let her parents get rid of it.

Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 154

15. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: Old Friends (2002)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Jim runs into Danny, a friend he has not seen in years. Danny is still single and accuses Jim of being a settled married man. Jim sets out to prove Danny wrong by both of them partying at bars all night like they used to do.

Director: Gil Junger | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 193

16. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: Plot Twist (2004)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Jim makes burial plans by arranging to be buried next to a famous football player rather than being buried in the family plot.

Director: Jim Belushi | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 153

17. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: Poking the Bear (2004)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Jim's doctor tells him the sperm count is still too low - to increase it, he should have orgasms only when trying to make a baby and avoid his loud outbursts. Difficult, when Dana and a difficult customer give him cause for outbursts.

Director: Charles T. Kanganis | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 146

18. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: The Helmet (2003)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Cheryl finds the perfect gift for Jim's birthday on an online website and starts to bid on it. Another person is also bidding for the same perfect gift - Jim.

Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 164

19. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: The Packer Ball (2003)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Kyle has a new favorite toy - a Packers Team football. Since Jim's favorite team is the Chicago Bears, he does not like that Kyle has a different team's ball.

Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 157

20. Dennis the Menace (1959–1963)
Episode: San Diego Safari (1962)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Dennis, along with his parents and the Wilsons, visits the San Diego Zoo to bring back a chimpanzee for their town zoo. However, the chimp causes a ruckus at the motel where they are staying overnight.

Director: Charles Barton | Stars: Jay North, Gale Gordon, Herbert Anderson, Gloria Henry

Votes: 34

21. ER (1994–2009)
Episode: Good Touch, Bad Touch (1997)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance

Carol would like to have a women's and children's health care clinic within the ER. Benton has trouble combining work and fatherhood.

Director: Jonathan Kaplan | Stars: Anthony Edwards, George Clooney, Noah Wyle, Julianna Margulies

Votes: 405

22. ER (1994–2009)
Episode: Vanishing Act (1998)

TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Romance

Lucy finally admits to Carter that she doesn't know how to start an IV. Weaver interviews for the job as the ER Chief. Benton keeps his son's disease a secret. Jeanie intervenes when she ... See full summary »

Director: Lesli Linka Glatter | Stars: Anthony Edwards, George Clooney, Noah Wyle, Julianna Margulies

Votes: 392

23. The Equalizer (1985–1989)
Episode: Tip on a Sure Thing (1986)

TV-PG | 46 min | Action, Crime, Drama

When a race between two horses is being highly touted the press is giving a lot of coverage to the underdog. And everyone seems to be betting on that horse. So a bookie takes all of the ... See full summary »

Director: Donald Petrie | Stars: Edward Woodward, Paul Gleason, Daniel Faraldo, Ted Ross

Votes: 82

24. Good Times (1974–1979)
Episode: Florida's Big Gig (1974)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy

Florida is excited about a possible job, then disappointed when she does not get it. James takes Florida with him to a job interview at a department store, but he is then disappointed when the store wants to hire Florida instead of him.

Director: Herbert Kenwith | Stars: Esther Rolle, John Amos, Ja'net DuBois, Ralph Carter

Votes: 81

25. Good Times (1974–1979)
Episode: Sometimes There's No Bottom in the Bottle (1974)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy

James & Florida's niece comes to visit and seems to always be happy. Soon they notice the liquor in the house is disappearing. Thelma does not know how to tell her parents that her cousin is an alcoholic.

Director: Herbert Kenwith | Stars: Esther Rolle, John Amos, Ja'net DuBois, Ralph Carter

Votes: 97

26. Happy Days (1974–1984)
Episode: Richie's Car (1974)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Music

Howard Cunningham agrees to buy one of Fonzie's overhauled dragsters as a second family car but Richie soon discovers that its red color may not be the only reason that the hotrod's hot.

Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Ron Howard, Marion Ross, Anson Williams, Henry Winkler

Votes: 194

27. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode: Jenny's Discovery (1976)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy

Jenny's premarital jitters about whether or not she loves Lionel enough to marry him are put to the test when he, George, and Tom go to a football game and may have been seriously injured in a charter bus accident en route.

Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover

Votes: 91

28. Leave It to Beaver (1957–1963)
Episode: Beaver's Football Award (1962)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Beaver stubbornly refuses to put on a suit for his school's father and son football awards banquet after he and the other team members secretly agree to wear casual clothes to the formal event.

Director: David Butler | Stars: Barbara Billingsley, Hugh Beaumont, Tony Dow, Jerry Mathers

Votes: 134

29. The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode: The Goldberg Variation (1999)

TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A man is tossed off the top of a 29 story building by gangsters. Amazingly, he gets up and walks away unscathed. Mulder and Scully investigate when Mulder suspects this man may have ... See full summary »

Director: Thomas J. Wright | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Willie Garson, Alyson Reed

Votes: 3,658

30. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: A Crying Shame (2005)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Cheryl rents a chick flick and claims that Jim should watch it because women like sensitive men. Jim denies this, but when Andy watches the movie, Jim is drawn in. Then Cheryl returns before the movie ends. Jim has to finish it secretly.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 152

31. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: Andy's Girlfriend (2001)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Andy starts dating Ruby's piano teacher. When the two couples get together for dinner, Jim finds out the piano teacher is a vegetarian, a feminist, and a Packards fan. These are three hot buttons for Jim.

Director: Andy Cadiff | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 203

32. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: The Cat Came Back (2001)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Cheryl's 15 year-old cat Mr. Feeney dies and she wants Jim to bury it on the backyard, but Jim wants to go to the Bears game with Dana and Andy. He sticks the cat in the garage freezer, ... See full summary »

Director: Andy Cadiff | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 226

33. Svengoolie (1995– )
Episode: The Brides of Dracula (2006)

120 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

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Director: Christopher M. Faulkner | Stars: Rich Koz, Doug Scharf, Jim Barton, Nick Digilio

Votes: 17

34. NBC Sunday Night Football (2006– )
Episode: NFL Kickoff Special: Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears (2019)

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Stars: Cris Collinsworth, Al Michaels, Aaron Rodgers, Mitch Trubisky

Votes: 9

35. Chicago Fire (2012– )
Episode: Infection, Part I (2019)

TV-14 | 40 min | Action, Drama

A deadly bacteria takes its toll on numerous victims around the city, leaving Chicago's finest first responders to work together alongside the CDC to resolve the dangerous situation; Severide suspects something bigger is happening.

Director: Reza Tabrizi | Stars: Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney, Kara Killmer, David Eigenberg

Votes: 513

36. Peyton's Places (2019– )
Episode: Da Bears (2019)

Documentary, Sport, Talk-Show

Peyton looks at the history of football in Chicago and visits with two Bears super fans.

Director: Chris Weaver | Stars: Kris Bryant, Mike Ditka, Joe Maddon, Peyton Manning

Votes: 29

37. The Good Place (2016–2020)
Episode: A Chip Driver Mystery (2019)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

One of the new residents creates a division in the ranks.

Director: Steve Day | Stars: Kristen Bell, William Jackson Harper, Jameela Jamil, D'Arcy Carden

Votes: 2,149

38. Fox NFL Sunday (1994– )
Episode: Week 9 (2019)

Sport, Talk-Show

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Director: Jason M. Palmer | Stars: Terry Bradshaw, Jay Glazer, Tony Gonzalez, Jimmy Johnson

39. The Resident (2018–2023)
Episode: Peking Duck Day (2019)

TV-14 | 44 min | Drama

Upon dubbing Thanksgiving "the most dangerous day of the year," Devon and Irving are inundated with patients in the ER. When an A-list celebrity enters the hospital after swallowing a wish ... See full summary »

Director: David Crabtree | Stars: Matt Czuchry, Emily VanCamp, Manish Dayal, Shaunette Renée Wilson

Votes: 324

40. Chicago P.D. (2014– )
Episode: Center Mass (2020)

TV-14 | 41 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A homeless man's murder leads Intelligence to a criminal who has evaded capture for years. Rojas has a troubling experience with a young mentally ill man.

Director: Lisa Demaine | Stars: Jason Beghe, Jesse Lee Soffer, Tracy Spiridakos, Marina Squerciati

Votes: 401

41. Chicago Med (2015– )
Episode: Pain Is for the Living (2020)

TV-14 | 41 min | Drama

Two brothers in critical condition are rushed into the hospital by their parents, leaving Dr. Choi, April and Dr. Charles to tend to their care and left to piece together what actually ... See full summary »

Director: Vincent Misiano | Stars: Nick Gehlfuss, Yaya DaCosta, Torrey DeVitto, Brian Tee

Votes: 286

42. 2020 NFL Scouting Combine (2020– )
Episode: Day 1: Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers, Tight Ends (2020)

Sport

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Stars: Rich Eisen, Daniel Jeremiah, Brandon Aiyuk, Gil Brandt

43. Svengoolie (1995– )
Episode: The Man with Nine Lives (2020)

Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

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Stars: Rich Koz, Jim Barton, Richard Brake, Jeff Daniel Phillips

Votes: 10

44. Chicago Med (2015– )
Episode: Be the Change You Want to See (2021)

TV-14 | Drama

Scott and Halstead deal with a dishonest patient whose lupus is in remission; a wealthy donor makes inappropriate advances toward Hammer; Vanessa, Marcel and Charles try to convince a young woman to have life-saving surgery.

Director: Mykelti Williamson | Stars: Nick Gehlfuss, Dominic Rains, Marlyne Barrett, Kristen Hager

Votes: 241

45. The Defenders (2010–2011)
Episode: Nevada v. Sen. Harper (2010)

TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Nick and Pete are shocked when their client, a state senator, is charged with the kidnapping and burglary of his mistress in the midst of a divorce case. Meanwhile, Pete defends an ... See full summary »

Director: Jeff T. Thomas | Stars: Jim Belushi, Jerry O'Connell, Jurnee Smollett, Tanya Fischer

Votes: 82

46. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– )
Episode: Wet (2010)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

New A.D.A. Mikka Von is brought in to prosecute a case involving a professor accused of killing an attorney for a big cola company because their policies threaten free water supplies, but her first case may be her last.

Director: Jonathan Kaplan | Stars: Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay, Richard Belzer, Ice-T

Votes: 1,023

47. Queen Sugar (2016–2022)
Episode: Slowly and Always Irregularly (2022)

TV-14 | Drama

The farmers support Parthena and develop a plan. Nova organizes a ring shout. Someone from Billie's past makes an unexpected visit. Micah continues to explore NFTs. Violet has a new business plan. Darla and Rah navigate a rough patch.

Director: Stacey Muhammad | Stars: Rutina Wesley, Kofi Siriboe, Bianca Lawson, Omar J. Dorsey

Votes: 26

48. Pawn Stars (2009– )
Episode: Corey's Big Burn (2012)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Reality-TV

The Pawn Stars prepare to play rough when an original program from the very first NFL championship rushes into the shop. A 1932 game between the Chicago Bears and the Portsmouth Spartans. ... See full summary »

Director: Jairus Cobb | Stars: Olivia Black, Corey Harrison, Richard Harrison, Rick Harrison

Votes: 40

49. Cocktails with Dimples and the Beard (2021– )
Conversation w/ Lorissa and CJ Julianus (2021 Podcast Episode)

Not Rated | 82 min | Talk-Show

Lorissa and CJ Julianus. They are the couple behind the movie The Misadventures of Mistress Maneater. Lorissa wrote the script and stars in the movie and CJ directed it.

Stars: C.J. Julianus, Lorrisa Julianus

50. Geeks + Gamers (2016– )
Episode: Nobody Cares About Hollywood - Tuesday Night's Main Event (2023)

TV-14 | Comedy, Game-Show, News

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Stars: Steph Anie, Jay David, Rolando De La Vega, FeartheBeardo