The BEST episodes of Nostalgia Critic season 18
Every episode of Nostalgia Critic season 18, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Nostalgia Critic season 18!
Nostalgia Critic is a popular video series created by Chicago comedian Doug Walker. In the show, he plays the titular Nostalgia Critic, a grumpy and easily aggravated character who mostly reviews entertainment from the 1980s and 1990s. His catch-phrase, "I'm the Nostalgia Critic. I remember it, so you don't have to," usually opens and ends each video.
#1 - Spaceballs
Season 18 - Episode 32 - Aired 8/20/2025
Joe Ramoni joins Nostalgia Critic with looking over one of the great space comedies, but is it the best Star Wars parody? Let's take a look at Spaceballs.
#2 - Spy Kids
Season 18 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/7/2025
People seem pretty split on the Rodriguez children's comedy, but does Nostalgia Critic have a soft spot for it, and more importantly, is he feeling alright even saying that? Let's take a look at Spy Kids.
#3 - International Commercials
Season 18 - Episode 24 - Aired 6/25/2025
Nostalgia Critic has gotten a lot of strange ads outside of North America, so he's finally dedicating a whole special to them. And yes, most of them are pretty insane.
#4 - Beauty and the Beast (1991)
Season 18 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/2025
Disney's classic that won over audiences and critics gets another look by the Nostalgia Critic. Does Beauty and the Beast hold up as well as it did over 30 years later? Lets find out!
#5 - The Emperor's New Groove
Season 18 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/28/2025
It made little money when it came out, but it's become a big hit years later. What is it about this comedy that has won over so many...aside from the memes? Nostalgia Critic takes a look at The Emperor's New Groove.
#6 - The Punisher
Season 18 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/22/2025
It just passed it's 20 year mark, but did this early 2000s flick deserve any of the love or hate it got? Nostalgia Critic takes a look at Marvel's The Punisher.
#7 - The Tale of Despereaux
Season 18 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/29/2025
Matthew Broderick plays a mouse and it's surprisingly not the worst part of The Tale of Despereaux. Nostalgia Critic takes a look at this awkward little flick.
#8 - The Garfield Movie
Season 18 - Episode 30 - Aired 8/6/2025
Nostalgia Critic hasn't had much luck with the Garfield movies, but maybe meeting the owner of literally the world's largest Garfield collection can help with that. Let's take a look at The Garfield Movie.
#9 - How to Train Your Dragon
Season 18 - Episode 22 - Aired 6/11/2025
Before the remake comes out (that's sure to be...a remake), Nostalgia Critic gives his thoughts on the original animated classic. Let's take a look at How to Train Your Dragon.
#10 - Trap
Season 18 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/15/2025
It's Shyamalan time! Nostalgia Critic looks over how the king of awkwardness turned his movies into a family outing. Let's take a look at Trap.
#11 - Pokémon: The First Movie (Review Revisit)
Season 18 - Episode 26 - Aired 7/9/2025
Nostalgia Critic reviewed this film years ago, but since his style was so different back then, he's deciding to go back and give another look in more detail. Let's take another look at Pokémon: The First Movie.
#12 - Tremors
Season 18 - Episode 40 - Aired 10/15/2025
Nostalgia Critic is WAY behind on covering this movie, but after 25 years, it feels about time. Nostalgia-Ween continues with a look at 1990's Tremors.
#13 - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Season 18 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/19/2025
It's the final part of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and often said to be the best. Does Nostalgia Critic agree? Let's take a look at The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
#14 - Night at the Museum
Season 18 - Episode 31 - Aired 8/13/2025
It's almost 20 years old, people still remember it, but surprisingly have some mixed emotions about it. Nostalgia Critic takes a look at Night at the Museum and sees if it's worth a watch all this time later.
#15 - Sky High
Season 18 - Episode 27 - Aired 7/16/2025
A lot of people seemed to not like the film when it came out, and Nostalgia Critic is trying to figure out why. Let's take a look at 2005's superhero movie, Sky High.
#16 - Bee Movie
Season 18 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/14/2025
It's become one of the most hated memes in recent history, but what does Nostalgia Critic think of the film just on it's own? Let's take a look at the Bee Movie.
#17 - Stargate
Season 18 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/30/2025
Years ago NC said he didn't like it. Is it possible he's changed his mind over the years? Nostalgia Critic takes another look at Stargate.
#18 - Willow
Season 18 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/23/2025
With the recent passing of Val Kilmer, Nostalgia Critic takes a look at what he considers one of his underrated performances, Willow.
#19 - Kraven the Hunter
Season 18 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/16/2025
It's the last of Sony's Spider-Man Villain Movies. Does it go out on a high note? Well, you'd have to be high to enjoy it. Nostalgia Critic takes a look at Kraven the Hunter
#20 - Kids Guide to the Internet
Season 18 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/9/2025
It's the 90s cult hit that blew up years ago, but did you know there was more than ONE of these cringey instructional videos? Nostalgia Critic takes a look to embrace the awkwardness!
#21 - Toy Story
Season 18 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/2/2025
30 years ago animated films were changed forever. How well does the first CG animated movie hold up? Nostalgia Critic takes a look at Pixar's Toy Story.
#22 - Big Momma's House
Season 18 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/26/2025
Somehow Martin Lawrence has never been given the Nostalgia Critic treatment. This one makes the most sense to do. Let's take a look at Big Momma's House.
#23 - Snow Day
Season 18 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2025
The 2000 hit didn't seem to win over a ton of critics or audiences, but is there anything about it that's as good as getting a day off of school? Nostalgia Critic takes a look at Snow Day.
#24 - The Simpsons Arcade Game
Season 18 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/12/2025
Nostalgia Critic tries something new by talking about how well a nostalgic arcade game can be a decent adaptation. Let's take a look at The Simpsons Arcade Game.
#25 - Bruce Almighty
Season 18 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/21/2025
Jim Carrey as God should be a match made in heaven, instead it's a biblical sin. Nostalgia Critic checks out the 2003 comedy, Bruce Almighty.