32 Must-See Movies and TV Shows Featuring the Super Bowl!

The Super Bowl is celebrated as if it’s a national holiday because it manages to unite football enthusiasts and those who aren’t sports fans. Just like other significant celebration days, there are numerous movies and TV episodes centered around “The Big Game”. Here are some popular films and series that have seamlessly integrated football into their stories, demonstrating their readiness for a little gridiron action!

Heaven Can Wait (1978)

I’m living a tale that echoes the 1941 drama “Here Comes Mr. Jordan,” where the protagonist, originally a boxer, finds himself in another mortal coil before his time. In Warren Beatty’s rendition, titled “Heaven Can Wait,” I am Joe Pendleton, an ambitious football player who yearns to lead the Los Angeles Rams to the Super Bowl. After a mysterious twist, I find myself in a new body and manage to achieve my dream.

“Monday Night Football” – How I Met Your Mother (2007)

In Season 2 of How I Met Your Mother, the group skips the Super Bowl to attend a MacLaren’s employee’s funeral, but they choose to maintain their tradition of watching it together by recording the game for later viewing. To ensure the game’s outcome remains a surprise, they go to great lengths to avoid spoilers. For instance, Ted (Josh Radnor) puts on the “Sensory Deprivator 5000” while getting wings from a sports bar, and Robin (Cobie Smulders) pays off her producer to keep her news broadcast from revealing the winning team.

American Underdog (2021)

In the year 2000, Kurt Warner realized his long-held aspiration of participating in the Super Bowl at the age of 29, making him the third oldest quarterback ever to achieve this feat for the first time, with the St. Louis Rams. This heartwarming event was later portrayed in the sports biopic, “American Underdog,” where Zachary Levi played the role of the two-time Most Valuable Player recipient.

“Death Has A Shadow” – Family Guy (1999)

In the inaugural episode of “Family Guy,” titled “Death Has a Shadow,” a significant scene unfolds at the Super Bowl. Here, character Peter Griffin (created by Seth MacFarlane), with Brian’s assistance, tries to dispose of an oversupply of money he received from his welfare fund by releasing it from a blimp.

Black Sunday (1977)

Not to be confused with a horror movie from 17 years earlier, Black Sunday is an espionage thriller based on the novel by Thomas Harris. It follows an Israeli commando who works with the FBI to prevent a terrorist plot involving an explosive device mounted to a Goodyear blimp that is scheduled to fly above a packed stadium during the Super Bowl.

“The Label Maker” – Seinfeld (1995)

The term “Re-gifting” was first used in the TV show Seinfeld during Season 6’s episode titled “The Label Maker.” In this episode, Jerry Seinfeld, after being invited to a wedding, passes on his Super Bowl tickets to his dentist, Tim Whatley (previously played by Bryan Cranston). As a thank you, Whatley gives him a “Label Baby Jr.” However, the wedding is called off and Jerry tries to get his tickets back, but fails. This infuriates him even more when he learns that Whatley had re-gifted the label maker, which originally belonged to Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus). After Whatley reconciles with Elaine, Jerry ultimately attends the Big Game but ends up sitting next to Newman (Wayne Knight). In simpler terms, “Re-gifting” refers to giving an already received gift to someone else without disclosing its original source.

The Replacements (2000)

In the film “The Replacements,” directed by Howard Deutch, Keanu Reeves portrays one of a group of football players brought in as substitutes when a team’s regular members go on strike. This sports comedy-drama, featuring Gene Hackman as the reinstated head coach of the Sentinels, is inspired by the real-life events surrounding the Washington Redskins who surprisingly won Super Bowl XXII during an NFL players’ strike, with replacement players taking their place.

“Sunday, Cruddy Sunday” – The Simpsons (1999)

On the very same day, Fox aired a special Season 10 episode of The Simpsons, titled “Sunday, Cruddy Sunday”, following their broadcast of Super Bowl XXXIII. This episode finds Homer Simpson (voiced by Dan Castellaneta) making his way to the big event, only to find out that his tickets are fake. Desperate to get inside, he and his family must sneak into the stadium instead.

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)

Among Jim Carrey’s finest films, perhaps most notably showcasing his breakout role, is “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” directed by Tom Shadyac. In this hilarious movie, the eccentric and lovable Ace Ventura, our titular detective, embarks on the case of a lifetime when he’s asked to find the cherished mascot of the Miami Dolphins, Snowflake, before the team takes the field for Super Bowl Sunday.

“Band Geeks” – SpongeBob Squarepants

In truth, the iconic episode of the cherished animated series, “SpongeBob Squarepants” titled “Band Geeks,” doesn’t center around the Super Bowl, but rather its underwater counterpart, the Bubble Bowl. Squidward aims to outshine his longstanding rival, Squilliam Fancyson, by organizing a marching band to play at this event. He initially expects their performance to be disastrous, until he witnesses their stunning rendition of “Sweet Victory,” which turns out to be nothing short of triumphant.

“Super Bowl Fever” – Home Improvement (1995)

On the sitcom Home Improvement, character Tim Taylor, played by Tim Allen, is well-known for his intense passion for football. Occasionally, this fervor lands him in tricky situations. In the episode “Super Bowl Fever,” however, it’s not Tim who causes the chaos – it’s his wife, Jill (portrayed by Patricia Richardson), falling ill with the flu just as he invites friends over for a Super Bowl party at home.

80 For Brady (2023)

80 for Brady is a movie that follows the pattern of comedy films titled after famous athletes, like ‘Like Mike’ and ‘Bend It Like Beckham’. This film, based on real events, even includes an appearance by the real Tom Brady himself. The story unfolds in 2017 during Super Bowl LI, where four enthusiastic elderly ladies (played by Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno, and Sally Field) embark on a journey to support their beloved New England Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady.

“Super Bowl Sunday” – All In The Family (1978)

The Season 8 episode “Super Bowl Sunday” from All in the Family, airing after CBS broadcasted Super Bowl XII, cleverly tied into the sports event. Archie Bunker (played by Carroll O’Connor) expected a profitable day at his bar due to the game, but instead found it being targeted for a robbery.

Kelce (2023)

Director Don Argott’s film titled “Kelce” chronicles Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce as he grapples with the possibility of retiring after 13 seasons. The dramatic climax of this Amazon Prime original documentary unfolds when he faces off against his own brother, Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce, in Super Bowl LVII – a game that became famously known as the “Kelce Bowl.

“Our Parents, Ourselves” – Frasier (1999)

In Season 6 of the show Frasier, an episode titled “Our Parents, Ourselves” unfolds. This series, much like its predecessor Cheers, is top-notch. In this specific episode, the main character Frasier (played by Kelsey Grammer) endeavors to play cupid for his father Martin (John Mahoney) and Roz’s (Peri Gilpin) mom. He arranges a surprise encounter by inviting her to his Super Bowl party at his apartment, but unfortunately, he finds out that he doesn’t get along with her.

“Easy Com-mercial, Easy Go-mercial” – Bob’s Burgers

Some individuals find the highlight of the Super Bowl lies in the commercials, particularly if you’re among the companies showcading advertisements during what is often the most-viewed television event annually. The Bob’s Burgers Season 4 episode titled “Easy Com-mercial, Easy Go-mercial” humorously explores this phenomenon as the Belcher family endeavors to produce an ad for their restaurant, aspiring to air it during the Big Game.

“My Name is Bev” – Roseanne (1995)

In a Super Bowl-themed episode, Roseanne’s storyline focuses on the grave issue of drunk driving. When her mother, Beverly (played by Estelle Parsons), is found under the influence and driving impaired, she is compelled to attend an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting as a consequence. Towards the end of the show, Beverly unexpectedly shows up at Dan’s (John Goodman) Super Bowl XXIX party, leading Roseanne to urge the guests to safeguard their keg.

A Saintly Switch (1999)

Under the guidance of director Peter Bogdanovich, the film titled “A Saintly Switch” was crafted for ABC’s The Wonderful World of Disney collection. This heartwarming family tale unfolds as two youngsters cast a spell that results in their argumentative parents, Vivica A. Fox portraying the mother and David Alan Grier as the father who has just joined the New Orleans Saints football team, magically exchanging bodies. The narrative reaches its climax when the father, back in his original body, takes part in the Super Bowl at the same time as his wife goes into labor.

“Super Bowl” – Everybody Loves Raymond (2001)

Absolutely, there would be an episode in the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, where the main character Ray Romano, who works as a sports columnist, decides to attend the Big Game. In this particular episode titled “Super Bowl,” Ray manages to secure tickets for the event and invites his friend Gianni (Jon Manfrellotti). However, his family expresses disapproval about this decision.

The Great Brady Heist (2020)

In many movies, you’ll find intriguing criminal incidents happening around major sports events, but these are just fictional, correct? However, there was a funny real-life incident involving Tom Brady, the quarterback for the New England Patriots. During Super Bowl LI, his jersey was mysteriously stolen from the locker room, as detailed in the Fox Sports original documentary titled “The Great Brady Heist“.

“Super Bowl” – Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2003)

In the wacky universe of Adult Swim’s beloved show, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, there even exists something like the Super Bowl. In a Season 2 episode of this popular animated TV series, Master Shake (voiced by Dana Snyder) and Carl (voiced by Dave Willis) submit to Meatwad’s (also voiced by Willis) every whim, hoping that he will select one of them as his companion for the Super Bowl after he manages to secure two tickets.

“The Eskimo” – Boy Meets World

In an iconic episode of Boy Meets World, Mr. Feeny (William Daniels) gives Shawn (Rider Strong) the task of obtaining Super Bowl tickets, assigns Cory (Ben Savage) the role of helping him accomplish this, and tells Topanga (Daniell Fishel) to refrain from assisting them in any manner. Eventually, Shawn manages to secure the tickets by braving the cold atop a billboard for as long as necessary.

“Super Bowl” – George Lopez (2003)

In a Season 2 episode of George Lopez, it’s shown that for some individuals, the Super Bowl is so significant that it overshadows family matters. This is demonstrated through George Lopez (played by George Lopez) and his wife Angie (Constance Marie), who try to persuade George’s mother Benny (Belita Moreno) to reconcile with her dying uncle, Uncle Joe (Ismael ‘East’ Carlo). However, Benny agrees to reconnect only because she is truly interested in obtaining his tickets for the grand sporting event.

“Rooferman, Take One” – Smart Guy

In an unsung-yet-charming television sitcom titled “Smart Guy,” there’s a scene where Floyd’s (John Marshall Jones) rooftopping company ad airs in the early hours of the night, sparking T.J. (Tahj Mowry) to secretly manipulate the network’s schedule and aim for a more visible time slot. Shockingly, he ends up scheduling it during the Super Bowl, which unexpectedly boosted his father’s business but also landed him in a bit of hot water.

“Lisa The Greek” – The Simpsons

In “Lisa the Greek,” Homer calls upon his intelligent daughter Lisa to aid him in forecasting football game results. This episode is one of many intriguing instances where The Simpsons seems to have predicted future events. Interestingly, it aired just before Super Bowl XXVI and accurately foresaw that the Washington Redskins would emerge victorious.

Natural Born Killers (1994)

In a different phrase, the crime thriller “Natural Born Killers,” directed by Oliver Stone, has only a minor link with sports – it’s set to feature an interview with the infamous Mickey (played by Woody Harrelson), conducted by the enthusiastic journalist Wayne Gale (portrayed by Robert Downey Jr.), during a live broadcast following the Super Bowl.

“Super Sunday” – The Middle (2011)

In this particular episode of the popular sitcom on ABC, The Middle, one subplot sees character Mike (portrayed by Neil Flynn) trying to get Brick (played by Atticus Shaffer) enthusiastic about football, just as the Super Bowl is fast approaching.

Maybe This Year (2019)

Only during Super Bowl LII did the Philadelphia Eagles emerge triumphant as champions for the season. The documentary, “Maybe This Year“, by Kyle Thrash and Jenifer Westphal, offers an insightful account of this journey from the fervent viewpoint of the team’s ardent supporters.

You’re In The Super Bowl, Charlie Brown! (1994)

First broadcast on NBC and later released on VHS via Shell Gasoline, “You’re In The Super Bowl, Charlie Brown!” is a delightful 25-minute special where Charlie Brown and his friends from the Peanuts gang aim to secure Super Bowl tickets by taking part in a football punt pass kick competition.

Superdome (1978)

The Superdome series on ABC explores several thrilling narratives unfolding during the Super Bowl, one of which involves a murderer creating chaos during the game. This movie-of-the-week boasts an impressive ensemble cast, featuring David Janssen, Edie Adams, Tom Selleck, and others.

“Rabbit Or Duck” – How I Met Your Mother (2010)

In this episode of “How I Met Your Mother” Season 5, they creatively advertised it during the Super Bowl using false game footage, which was also shown at the start of the show. Meanwhile, in the B-plot, Barney (played by Neil Patrick Harris) grapples with managing all the female attention he receives after going to the Super Bowl and displaying his phone number on a sign.

The Sum Of All Fears (2002)

In essence, the fictional nuclear strike depicted in Phil Alden Robinson’s film “The Sum of All Fears,” featuring Ben Affleck as Jack Ryan, occurs during a regular football game in Baltimore instead of the Super Bowl, as portrayed in Tom Clancy’s 1991 novel. However, since the storyline’s catastrophe in the novel happens at the Super Bowl, it can be seen as a slight deviation.

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