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In episode Herstory of Dance

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In episode Intro to Recycled Cinema

Low-budget science fiction movies and series, such as Plan 9 from Outer Space and Doctor Who with their poor effects and tinfoil monsters provide the general look for Abed's movie.

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In episode The Science of Illusion

Shirley calls Annie "Hannah Montana" after the Hannah Montana . Actress Alison Brie (Annie Edison)'s first appearance on a television show was on an episode on Hannah Montana.

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In episode Contemporary Impressionists

Jeff becoming an ego driven monster mimics the transformation of The Hulk from The Incredible Hulk .

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In episode Asian Population Studies

Abed asks if it's the Russian guy who looks like a short Johnny Depp .

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In episode Beginner Pottery

Abed calls Jeff's weird behavior "Goldblumming" after the actor Jeff Goldblum . Right after Abed makes the Goldblum reference, a fly is heard. This is a reference to the Goldblum movie  The Fly .

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In episode Asian Population Studies

Star Wars is mentioned by Quendra when she tries to pander for votes.

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In episode Comparative Religion

Pierce insults Billy Joel and does a role call of nerds who turned into bullies mentioning Mike Tyson , Lou Ferrigno and Rosie O'Donnell . Jeff calls Mike " Chuck Norris ", and Troy introduces Jeff to the " Forest Whitaker eye".

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In episode English as a Second Language

Jeff convinces Abed to look away from Annie by calling her The Ark of the Covenant from Raiders of the Lost Ark

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In episode Home Economics

Vaughn mistakes Pierce's Art Garfunkel reference for Garfield .

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In episode Home Economics

Abed watches '' Gerald McBoing-Boing '' in his dorm room.

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In episode Home Economics

Britta mentions '' Good Times ''.

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In episode Home Economics

Abed mentions Brian Williams , Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell .

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In episode Home Economics

The reason Jeff and Abed missed Spanish class was due to watching a Knight Rider marathon.

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In episode Environmental Science

While teaching Spanish Chang calls Shirley " Shakira " and Troy " Tupac Shakur o".

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In episode Interpretive Dance

Jeff and Professor Slater both disparage Jim Belushi .

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In episode Introduction to Film

Aladdin (1992 Disney film) is mentioned by Troy who considers Jafar a bad ass.

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In episode Interpretive Dance

Abed mentions Kate Winslet .

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In episode Modern Warfare

Jeff mentions that back in Pierce's day, putting hydrogen in blimps was a good idea referencing the 1937 Hindenburg disaster .

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In episode Physical Education

Annie mentions the movie '' The Notebook '', assuming the picture in Troy's Spanish text book is of Abed.

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In episode The Art of Discourse

Abed mentions the 2007 film '' The Bucket List ''.

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In episode Messianic Myths and Ancient Peoples

Abed mentions I Am Legend

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In episode Messianic Myths and Ancient Peoples

Abed compares his film to Snakes on a Plane .

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In episode Introduction to Finality

Apparently, Britta gets depressed when she watches the reality show Dance Moms .

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In episode The First Chang Dynasty

Avril Lavigne is mentioned by Chang.

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In episode Contemporary Impressionists

Dean Pelton compares Chang's pouty face to Renée Zellweger .

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In episode Virtual Systems Analysis

Annie mentions Cougar Town .

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In episode Virtual Systems Analysis

Annie feels that the world over-validated Carson Daly .

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In episode Contemporary Impressionists

Jeff mentions something about Danny Thomas .

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In episode Competitive Ecology

Jeff isn't a fan of Ben Sherman 's winter collection, unlike three of his twitter followers.

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In episode Competitive Ecology

Troy mentions Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy .

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In episode Contemporary American Poultry

Jeff and Abed recreate the iconic scene from Sixteen Candles .

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In episode Basic Genealogy

Jeff mentions The Little Mermaid .

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In episode Contemporary American Poultry

Abed mentions the Predator (film) franchise when talking about Shirley's crush.

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In episode Curriculum Unavailable

Dean Pelton mentions that Chicago will star George Wendt and Stefanie Powers .

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In episode Curriculum Unavailable

Shirley says that Brett Ratner is the new Steven Spielberg which greatly upsets Abed.

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In episode Intro to Political Science

Pierce tells an off color story about actor Tom Sizemore .

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In episode Intro to Political Science

Pierce's election profile says that he followed Barenaked Ladies on tour over the summer.

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In episode Paranormal Parentage

" Cougar Town " is mentioned by Abed, Jeff mentions " Miami Vice ". Jeff mentions the Hannah Barbera cartoon " Scooby-Doo ".

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In episode Intermediate Documentary Filmmaking

Jeff sarcastically calls Pierce James Bond in the recording Pierce gave to Shirley.

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In episode Economics of Marine Biology

Abed names the operation for getting Archie DeCoste to attend Greendale " Deadliest Catch ".

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In episode Conventions of Space and Time

Annie daydreams about marrying Zac Efron .

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In episode Heroic Origins

Abed was going to call his chart the "Loom of Fate" a reference to the 2009 comic book movie " Wanted (2008 film) " where such a device was used.

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In episode Pilot

Abed says that Jeff Winger is like Bill Murray from Stripes or Meatballs .

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In episode Introduction to Teaching

Abed assesses the qualities of various actors including Robert Downey Jr. , Jim Belushi , Jean-Claude Van Damme , Johnny Depp .

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In episode Geothermal Escapism

Abed wasn't a fan of the climax of The Jewel of the Nile .

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In episode Wedding Videography

Abed asking Annie not to Jim the camera. This is a reference to NBC's documentary-style sitcom The Office (American TV series) in which the character Jim Halpert was known for reacting to the events around him by making faces at the camera.

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In episode Repilot

Troy admits to having a Clive Owen Tumblr page.

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In episode Cooperative Polygraphy

Disgusted by Jeff's "souvenirs", Annie calls him "Adrien Grody" after the actor " Adrien Brody ".

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In episode Documentary Filmmaking: Redux

Luis Guzmán mentions that he was in Boogie Nights .

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In episode Urban Matrimony and the Sandwich Arts

Webster's Dictionary and Macallan scotch are mentioned by Jeff.

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In episode Contemporary Impressionists

Abed got Shirley a copy of Push (novel) signed by the author.

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In episode Communication Studies

Abed and Jeff mention The Breakfast Club .

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In episode Home Economics

Britta interrupts Jeff watching The Jeffersons .

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In episode Introduction to Teaching

Leonard's jibe at Jeff, "head of the ass" is a play on the show title, Head of the Class .

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In episode Investigative Journalism

Abed briefly mentions Tom Wolfe's novel The Right Stuff (book) .

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In episode Romantic Expressionism

Kickpuncher is a pastiche of 80's and 90's science fiction action films, particularly influenced by RoboCop .

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In episode Basic RV Repair and Palmistry

Dean Pelton references the movie Hotel Rwanda " and says it's not a date film.

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In episode VCR Maintenance and Educational Publishing

Online classified advertisement website Craigslist is mentioned by Annie and Abed.

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In episode Contemporary American Poultry

Abed mentions After school special when he doesn't want Jeff to take pity on him.

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In episode Physical Education

Jeff mentions the ABC Afterschool Special and then Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids after Troy and Shirley don't get the reference.

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In episode Lawnmower Maintenance and Postnatal Care

Britta's cat is named "Chomsky", which is probably a reference to political and social activist Noam Chomsky .

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In episode Digital Exploration of Interior Design

Both Britta and Subway express their love for the George Orwell novel Nineteen Eighty-Four .

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In episode Curriculum Unavailable

Shirley enjoyed Tower Heist and, apparently, mixes up " Star Wars and Star Trek " calling them "Space Treks".

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In episode Queer Studies & Advanced Waxing

The Dolly Parton single Jolene is parodied in this episode as the song "Gay Dean".

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In episode Modern Espionage

Jeff mentions actor Robert Downey Jr.

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In episode Introduction to Statistics

Jeff tells Slater that he saw Ghostbusters in theaters.

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In episode For A Few Paintballs More

Jeff mentions " Our Gang " when he mocks Troy's plan.

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In episode Messianic Myths and Ancient Peoples

Abed notes film critic Ben Lyons ' use of hyperbole regarding I Am Legend .

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In episode Accounting for Lawyers

Britta mentions  Jon Stewart when doing an impression of him. Chang mistakes it for a poor Johnny Carson impersonation.

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In episode Intro to Knots

Abed makes several references to the 1988 movie " Die Hard " as he hoped to make the holidays more like the film.

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In episode Cooperative Escapism in Familial Relations

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In episode Virtual Systems Analysis

The manager of Señor Kevin dislikes the film Die Hard .

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In episode Anthropology 101

A rewritten version of The Cranberries song " Linger (song) " is used as for Jeff and Britta's "wedding".

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In episode Social Psychology

When Garrett leaves the study, Proffesor Duncan tells him to go kill John Lennon again. Duncan is actually referencing John Lennon's murderer Mark David Chapman , whom Garrett looks very similar to.

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