Netflix’s Big Mouth season 3 includes steady references to movies and TV shows. Many shout-outs have direct title references, while others are more subtle - but it’s these collective moments that infuse each Big Mouth season 3 episode with some extra pop culture flavor.

The Big Mouth season 3 cast is full of familiar names. Nick Kroll and John Mulaney voice the primary male characters, Nick Birch and Andrew Glouberman, respectively. Both Jessi Klein (Jessi Glaser) and Jenny Slate (Missy Foreman-Greenwald) are part of the core lineup as well. Jason Mantzoukas rounds out the main Big Mouth season 3 cast as Jay Bilzerian. The supporting cast and guest star lineup include a variety of well-known stars that voice numerous characters, all of which have a strong understanding of pop culture.

Big Mouth season 3 occasionally references celebrities by name, but the punchlines don’t always include a direct reference to a movie or TV show. The following list focuses on the show’s references to movies and TV, beginning with the 2019 Valentine’s Day special that is technically part of the third installment on Netflix.

My Furry Valentine

  • While Andrew and Maury talk about their relationship a la When Harry Met Sally, they discuss the Diane Lane movies Must Love Dogs, Nights in Rodanthe, and Under the Tuscan Sun. There’s an American Gladiators moment during Jay’s “Ultimate F**k Machine” obstacle course sequence. Nick references When Harry Met Sally while showing Connie how he fakes an orgasm. Andrew references the X-Men franchise when he calls Lars “Professor X.” Nick references Good Will Hunting when he tells Gina “I have to go see about a monster.” Nick references Jerry Maguire when he embraces Connie and says “You had me at tender nipples.”

Girls Are Angry Too

  • Missy dreams about Nathan Fillion and her “happy place” during a Firefly-themed sequence. Mr. Lizer references the Despicable Me franchise when he compares Missy’s conservative clothing to minions. Connie references the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise when dressed as “Captain Jack-Off My Sparrow.” Maury references Bill O’Reilly’s Inside Edition meltdown when he says “F**k it, we’ll do it live.” Andrew states “What do women want?” and Maury mentions Mel Gibson by name. (What Women Want) Maury references Inglourious Basterds when Andrew accidentally attends a Nazi meeting. (“We’re gonna Inglourious Basterds these a-holes.”) The episode ends with Maury and the music referencing the Austin Powers franchise. (“Do I make you horny, baby?”)

Cellsea 

  • Jessie references Jersey Shore when calling Aiden the “Situ-Aiden.” Matthew’s father talks with Jessie about being Jewish, and states that “we love The Nanny” - a reference to the series starring Fran Drescher. He also describes “traditional” Jewish sitcoms and mentions Friends. Andrew and Nick talk about internet searches and Liev Schreiber’s personal wealth. (“I guess it’s Ray Donovan money.”)

Obsessed 

  • In a flashback sequence, young Matthew kisses a door frame and references Harry Potter. Missy references Firefly again with her Nathan Fillion fan fiction. Maury has a French-themed conversation with Matthew about love and dresses like Marie Antoinette (his “drag name”). Maury references the professional wrestler Randy “Macho Man” Savage, who often appeared in WWF Superstars of Wrestling. (“Hit him with a chair, brother!”)

Florida

  • Marty Glouberman references Two and Half Men during his opening credits rant. (“You know who had a good intro song? Two and a Half Men. They got right to the point. Men!”) Jay’s family has the house fumigated and leaves him at home - “They Home Alone’d me? Classic Bilzerian move.” Andrew’s cousin Cheryl references My Little Pony. Nick references The Hangover when he meets Cheryl - “I’m kind of the Bradley Cooper to Andrew’s Ed Helms.” Viki yells at Nick and says “You little Beverly Hills Chihuahua b***h,” referencing the 2008 Disney family comedy.

How To Have An Orgasm

  • Jessie’s masturbation scene, “Do the Thing!!!,” references game shows, especially The Price Is Right. When Jay talks to Nick about owning Duke Ellington, he references Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. (“John Oliver is going to f***king torch you, bro.”) A Spencer’s gift store sequence (tea cup) references the Fast and Furious franchise. (“I’m Vin-Teasel, and I’m all about family.”) Connie mentions a Harry Potter vibrator. (“Ooh, it’s got a Phoenix feather core!”) The Bilzerian brothers reference The Warriors when they tease Jay. (“Magic queer, come out and gayyy.”) Connie speaks to Jesse’s vagina during a masturbation scene and references Girls Trip.

Duke

  • Duke tells his puberty story and references Game of Thrones. (“No spoilers, Nick. What if I told that everyone dies in the Red Wedding episode of Game of Thrones?”) Duke states that his father worked for a butler named Lee Daniels - a reference to Lee Daniels’ The Butler. A sequence about jazz history references the infamous Oscar mix-up for La La Land and Moonlight. (“Are you La La Landing me, kid?” / “It didn’t win the Oscar but lives on in our hearts. Can’t say the same about Moonlight.”) Andrew talks about “colorism” and “Afro-Americans,” to which Nick responds with “Don’t say Afro-Americans. You sound like Kramer” (Seinfeld).

Rankings

  • Maury references 500 Days of Summer during the Ali introduction scene. During a “jinx” moment, Maury references Robert Durst’s accidental confession from The Jinx. (“Killed ’em all, of course.”). Connie talks to Jessie about “hot girl” lists and references Schindler’s List. Milla arrives at a party with new bangs and references Pulp Fiction. (“I just got Uma Thurman bangs, you guys, it’s not like a big deal.”) A sequence featuring the ghosts of Marlon Brando and Richard Pryor references oral sex and a famous line from The Godfather. Andrew talks about Ali’s “porcelain skin,” and Nick says “Ok, easy, Hannibal Lecter.” (The Silence of the Lambs)

The ASSes

  • There’s a loose reference to Planet of the Apes when Jay is sent to a zoo to deliberately miss a test known as the “ASSes.” Greg muses about a real-world female president and references House of Cards. (“I’m thinking of House of Cards.”) Colonel Adderall references a famous Apocalypse Now line when he says “I love the smell of Jay calm in the morning.” Colonel Adderall and Jay reference Andy Garcia and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again during a dance sequence. (“Who knew one of our most treasured dramatic actors could also dance?" / “Every single person who saw Mamma Mia 2 in theatres, sir.”) Jay celebrates the ASSes and references Young Sheldon. (“I’m like young Sheldon, if he f**ked.”) Jay decides to sell Adderall to his classmates for the ASSes and references Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (“Who wants to be smarter than a 5th grader?”) Lars loosely references Toy Story (and other movies) when Jay tries to sell Adderall - as preparation for the ASSes - and his classmates imply that they’re “already smart.” (“You’re basically trying to sell Randy Newman a bitingly satirical pop song.”) As Jay sells Adderall, he references The Wolf of Wall Street. (“Wolf of Wallgreens!”) During the Adderall scene, Nick references Beavis and Butt-Head. ("… for my bungholio.") Nick references Deal or No Deal while studying for the ASSes and uses word association. The Tonight Show is referenced when cops show up for an Adderall bust and talk about Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien.

Disclosure The Movie: The Musical!

  • “Disclosure the Musical” is a theatre adaptation of Disclosure starring Michael Douglas and Demi Moore. The Queer Eye main cast shows up to “gay rescue” Coach Steve. The Queer Eye cast references Craig T. Nelson and Coach. Maury references The Big Bang Theory and actress Mayim Bialik when Mr. Lizer implies to Matthew that “gay guys can’t play straight.” (“Jim Parsons, anybody? Sheldon turned Blossom out on the regs.”) Mr. Lizer references The Simpsons when he asks Lola to escort “Lisa Simpson and her friends” off the stage. Jessie talks to Lola about her questionable relationship with Mr. Lizer and references Pretty Little Liars. (“Remember when Aria found out that Ezra was not really part of the A-team?”)

Super Mouth

  • There’s a loose reference to The Invisible Man when Andrew gains superpowers and becomes invisible. Jay’s ejaculatory superpowers are a reference to The Last Airbender. Missy’s “Her-ricane” alter ego references Storm and the X-Men franchise. The Bilzerian brothers, aka “The Brothers Asshole,” loosely reference the Batman franchise (Joker) and Star Wars (Darth Vader). The Bilzerian brothers make Jay use a DVD of The Devil’s Advocate for a family oath. Connie references The Oprah Winfrey Show when she realizes that Jessie can make people tell the truth by touching them. (“You’re like a demon Oprah.”) Missy references Rocky IV at the mini-putt “Golf Lundgren.” A superhero fight sequence also features liquid versions of Sylvester Stallone and Dolph Lundgren. Maury references Wolverine after Nick explains that he’s not that into Missy. (“Let’s circumsize this asshole! Wolver Peen!”) Mona and Missy reference Game of Thrones and Westworld while discussing Nick’s revelation.

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