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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Sweet Dee Has a Heart Attack (2008)
one of Danny DeVito's scenes was cut into the episode
one of Danny DeVito's scenes was cut into the episode
References
Shock Corridor (1963)
Referenced in
Saturday Night Live: Lily Tomlin (1975)
Mentioned in Landshark
Mentioned in Landshark
Sneak Previews: Taxi Driver/The Man Who Would Be King/Hester Street/The Story of Adele H. (1976)
Siskel and Ebert discuss the recently Oscar-nominated movies, including this one.
Siskel and Ebert discuss the recently Oscar-nominated movies, including this one.
Welcome Back, Kotter: One Flu Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1976)
This episode's title is a play on that of Kesey's book and Nicholson's film.
This episode's title is a play on that of Kesey's book and Nicholson's film.
Laverne & Shirley: One Flew Over Milwaukee (1976)
title reference
title reference
Baby Rosemary (1976)
Title seen on movie marquee.
Title seen on movie marquee.
That Lady from Rio (1976)
Title seen on theater marquee.
Title seen on theater marquee.
Charlie's Angels: Angels at Sea (1977)
Frank Gorshin recites several of McMurphy's lines, impersonating Nicholson.
Frank Gorshin recites several of McMurphy's lines, impersonating Nicholson.
The Brady Bunch Variety Hour: Episode #1.5 (1977)
The Brady kids brainstorm about the title of a movie they want to make, and Jan suggests "One Flew Over the Brady's Nest."
The Brady kids brainstorm about the title of a movie they want to make, and Jan suggests "One Flew Over the Brady's Nest."
Special Education (1977)
Cinderella (1977)
When the Lord Chamberlain encounters Cinderella's stepmother and stepsisters, he exclaims, "Three flew over the cuckoo's nest!"
When the Lord Chamberlain encounters Cinderella's stepmother and stepsisters, he exclaims, "Three flew over the cuckoo's nest!"
These Sorcerers Are Mad (1978)
French poster visible in Picard's apartment.
French poster visible in Picard's apartment.
Dizengoff 99 (1979)
Poster
Poster
Saturday Night Live: Richard Benjamin/Rickie Lee Jones (1979)
Mentioned on Bill Murray's Celebrity Corner Oscars predictions
Mentioned on Bill Murray's Celebrity Corner Oscars predictions
The Jeffersons: One Flew Into the Cuckoo's Nest (1980)
title reference
title reference
Times Square (1980)
The title is mentioned.
The title is mentioned.
Student Bodies (1981)
Hardy mentions this movie
Hardy mentions this movie
Three's Company: Two Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1981)
title reference
title reference
Remington Steele: Steele Trap (1982)
Character reference, "Nurse Ratched".
Character reference, "Nurse Ratched".
Charade (1984)
The Facts of Life: It's Lonely at the Top (1985)
Natalie compares Blair to Nurse Ratched, a character from "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"
Natalie compares Blair to Nurse Ratched, a character from "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"
Betty Blue (1986)
suffocation of drugged (kinda lobotomized) girl with pillow in hospital
suffocation of drugged (kinda lobotomized) girl with pillow in hospital
Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986)
Steve suggests that Taylor could be a native American escapee from the asylum. Taylor is played by Will Sampson who starred as Chief Bromden in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - an Indian who breaks out of an asylum.
Steve suggests that Taylor could be a native American escapee from the asylum. Taylor is played by Will Sampson who starred as Chief Bromden in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - an Indian who breaks out of an asylum.
Designing Women: Oh, Brother (1988)
Julia is compared to Nurse Ratched.
Julia is compared to Nurse Ratched.
Monkey Shines (1988)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Breast (1989)
Title reference
Title reference
Kukolka (1989)
title mentioned by lead character
title mentioned by lead character
The Dream Team (1989)
Batman (1989)
When we see Jack in Grissom's office there is a shot of him sitting in a seat and shuffling a deck of cards. This is similar to the shot we see of McMurphy(Jack) shuffling cards when he is attending the ward meeting in One flew over the cuckoo's nest.
When we see Jack in Grissom's office there is a shot of him sitting in a seat and shuffling a deck of cards. This is similar to the shot we see of McMurphy(Jack) shuffling cards when he is attending the ward meeting in One flew over the cuckoo's nest.
Blackadder Goes Forth: General Hospital (1989)
Nurse Fletcher Browns is named after actress Louise Fletcher who plays Nurse Ratchett and Alonzo Brown who plays Dr Miller.
Nurse Fletcher Browns is named after actress Louise Fletcher who plays Nurse Ratchett and Alonzo Brown who plays Dr Miller.
Columbo: Uneasy Lies the Crown (1990)
A character makes a joke about a possible sequel to One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
A character makes a joke about a possible sequel to One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Murder, She Wrote: Shear Madness (1990)
Movie title is mentioned.
Movie title is mentioned.
Who's the Boss?: One Flew Over the Empty Nest (1990)
title reference
title reference
The Golden Girls: Stand by Your Man (1990)
Sophia calls Dorothy Nurse Ratched.
Sophia calls Dorothy Nurse Ratched.
Ulladakkam (1991)
The Simpsons: Stark Raving Dad (1991)
The scenes at the mental hospital
The scenes at the mental hospital
Seinfeld: The Truth (1991)
mentioned by George
mentioned by George
Saturday Night Live: Christian Slater/Bonnie Raitt (1991)
Mentioned during the monologue
Mentioned during the monologue
Parker Lewis: Obscene and Not Heard (1991)
Parker says, "The word's all over school that my dad's flown over the cuckoo's nest."
Parker says, "The word's all over school that my dad's flown over the cuckoo's nest."
The Golden Girls: One Flew Out of the Cuckoo's Nest (1992)
title reference
title reference
Death Becomes Her (1992)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Manhunt in Space (1992)
Crow: "Thanks, Nurse Ratched."
Crow: "Thanks, Nurse Ratched."
Dinosaurs: If I Were a Tree (1993)
Earl explains that he escaped from the mental hospital by throwing a sink through a window.
Earl explains that he escaped from the mental hospital by throwing a sink through a window.
Wild Palms (1993)
Tully Woiwode and his sister talk about a depressing movie starring Jack Nicholson and in which "the Indian got away"
Tully Woiwode and his sister talk about a depressing movie starring Jack Nicholson and in which "the Indian got away"
Philadelphia (1993)
Andy refers to a nurse as "Nurse Ratched"
Andy refers to a nurse as "Nurse Ratched"
Drug-Taking and the Arts (1994)
Witchcraft VI (1994)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
Color of Night (1994)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Kitten with a Whip (1994)
Mike: "Nurse Ratched!"
Mike: "Nurse Ratched!"
The Ren & Stimpy Show: Galoot Wranglers/Ren Needs Help (1995)
The Ren Needs Help segment has a few parodies to this movie.
The Ren Needs Help segment has a few parodies to this movie.
Ice Cream Man (1995)
Stripteaser (1995)
ER: Welcome Back Carter! (1995)
Open reference by a character.
Open reference by a character.
Twelve Monkeys (1995)
Asylum: Episode #1.4 (1996)
"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" is guessed by Adam in charades.
"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" is guessed by Adam in charades.
Bordello of Blood (1996)
Rafe mentions Nurse Ratched
Rafe mentions Nurse Ratched
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Terror from the Year 5000 (1997)
Crow: "Louise Fletcher is Clara Barton as Florence Nightingale in 'The Piano 2: Southern Comfort.'"
Crow: "Louise Fletcher is Clara Barton as Florence Nightingale in 'The Piano 2: Southern Comfort.'"
Swing Blade (1997)
Trent says, "I don't want you to be nuts like that guy in 'Rain Man'; I want you to be nuts like Nicholson in 'Cuckoo's Nest' - pre-lobotomy."
Trent says, "I don't want you to be nuts like that guy in 'Rain Man'; I want you to be nuts like Nicholson in 'Cuckoo's Nest' - pre-lobotomy."
Martin: One Flew over the Hoochie's Nest (1997)
title reference
title reference
A Smile Like Yours (1997)
Hav Plenty (1997)
Spin City: Paul Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1997)
title reference
title reference
Nash Bridges: One Flew Over the Cuda's Nest (1997)
title reference
title reference
WCW Monday Nitro: Episode #1.115 (1997)
Bobby Heenan compared Raven's Flock to the waiting room in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
Bobby Heenan compared Raven's Flock to the waiting room in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
Scream 2 (1997)
mentioned / character of Mickey looks like Jack Nicholson
mentioned / character of Mickey looks like Jack Nicholson
Completely Cuckoo (1997)
Documentary is about the film
Documentary is about the film
WCW Monday Nitro: Episode #1.122 (1998)
Lodi's sign reads One Flew Over the Raven's Nest.
Lodi's sign reads One Flew Over the Raven's Nest.
The Wedding Singer (1998)
Relax... It's Just Sex (1998)
The Idiot Returns (1999)
Gideon (1999)
Mrs. Willows is referred to as "Nurse Ratched" from one flew over the cuckoo's nest.
Mrs. Willows is referred to as "Nurse Ratched" from one flew over the cuckoo's nest.
Dharma & Greg: One Flew Over the Lawyer's Desk (1999)
title reference
title reference
Ballykissangel: Two Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1999)
Title reference.
Title reference.
Sports Night: Kafelnikov (1999)
Casey says to Dan ~"Listen McMurphy if it were up to me I'd let you and the big Indian out of the hospital".
Casey says to Dan ~"Listen McMurphy if it were up to me I'd let you and the big Indian out of the hospital".
Flawless (1999)
Direct reference: Rusty is calling the ambulance attendant: "Nurse Ratched"
Direct reference: Rusty is calling the ambulance attendant: "Nurse Ratched"
Twice in a Lifetime: Second Service (1999)
Markie refers to a tough nurse as Nurse Ratched.
Markie refers to a tough nurse as Nurse Ratched.
The Green Mile (1999)
Girl, Interrupted (1999)
The Sinister Saga of Making 'The Stunt Man' (2000)
mentionned once
mentionned once
Freaks and Geeks: Carded and Discarded (2000)
Toby refers to Daniel as "McMurphy," the Jack Nicholson character, because of his hat
Toby refers to Daniel as "McMurphy," the Jack Nicholson character, because of his hat
Chump Change (2000)
A movie studio exec pitches a new version of "Cuckoos Nest," only this time having it take place in an office building and Nurse Ratched is a secretary.
A movie studio exec pitches a new version of "Cuckoos Nest," only this time having it take place in an office building and Nurse Ratched is a secretary.
The Simpsons: It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge (2000)
Krusty says that Marge "just flew in from the cuckoo's nest."
Krusty says that Marge "just flew in from the cuckoo's nest."
The Princess and the Warrior (2000)
Seven Days: Top Dog (2001)
When Parker is being lead into the rubber room, he asks the attendent's 'Which one of you is Nurse Rathced?"
When Parker is being lead into the rubber room, he asks the attendent's 'Which one of you is Nurse Rathced?"
Teachers: Episode #1.2 (2001)
Mentioned by Jenny.
Mentioned by Jenny.
Futurama: Insane in the Mainframe (2001)
The head nurse in this episode is named "Nurse Ratchet" and she looks like a robotic version of Nurse Ratched.
The head nurse in this episode is named "Nurse Ratchet" and she looks like a robotic version of Nurse Ratched.
Brainstorm (2001)
Character emprisoned in a mental institution.
Character emprisoned in a mental institution.
Who Is Bernard Tapie? (2001)
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
The Omen Legacy (2001)
Repli-Kate (2002)
Eugene Levy references an all hamster cast of one flew over the cuckoo's nest when a hamster is smacking itself against the bars of its cage.
Eugene Levy references an all hamster cast of one flew over the cuckoo's nest when a hamster is smacking itself against the bars of its cage.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Normal Again (2002)
Willow: "No more Cuckoo's Nest?"
Willow: "No more Cuckoo's Nest?"
The West Wing: The U.S. Poet Laureate (2002)
C.J. has an outburst to Josh in which she compares the members of his fansite to the ward members in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and tells him to "Climb out the ward window before they give you a pre-frontal lobotomy and I have to smother you with a pillow!"
C.J. has an outburst to Josh in which she compares the members of his fansite to the ward members in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and tells him to "Climb out the ward window before they give you a pre-frontal lobotomy and I have to smother you with a pillow!"
About Schmidt (2002)
So schnell Du kannst (2002)
dialog in the bar
dialog in the bar
ER: A Hopeless Wound (2002)
a nurse is called "Nasty Ratchet"
a nurse is called "Nasty Ratchet"
Final Destination 2 (2003)
In the sanitarium, where the only surviving characters from part 1 lives, we see a giant Indian with long hair behind bars.
In the sanitarium, where the only surviving characters from part 1 lives, we see a giant Indian with long hair behind bars.
Agent Cody Banks (2003)
School's nurse is "Nurse Ratched"
School's nurse is "Nurse Ratched"
Moby Presents: Alien Sex Party (2003)
Porn title of "One Flew Over the Poo Poo's Nest" parodies this film
Porn title of "One Flew Over the Poo Poo's Nest" parodies this film
Finding Nemo (2003)
The Year of the Rat (2003)
Crispin Glover references the film in an interview situation
Crispin Glover references the film in an interview situation
Something's Gotta Give (2003)
Diane Keaton comments "I don't want to play the role of the uptight nurse to your bad-boy patient" to Nicholson, referencing Louise Fletcher as Nurse Ratched to Nicholson's McMurphy
Diane Keaton comments "I don't want to play the role of the uptight nurse to your bad-boy patient" to Nicholson, referencing Louise Fletcher as Nurse Ratched to Nicholson's McMurphy
Angel: Damage (2004)
Harmony: "A girl over in the nuthouse went all Cuckoo's Nest."
Harmony: "A girl over in the nuthouse went all Cuckoo's Nest."
King of the Hill: DaleTech (2004)
Dale asks Cotton if he's seen this film then he attempts to smother him with a pillow like the climax.
Dale asks Cotton if he's seen this film then he attempts to smother him with a pillow like the climax.
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004)
Mentioned in a magazine article.
Mentioned in a magazine article.
Arrested Development: Let 'Em Eat Cake (2004)
On the whiteboard in the hospital, the RN on duty is listed as Ratchet, likely a reference to the character Nurse Ratched from the movie.
On the whiteboard in the hospital, the RN on duty is listed as Ratchet, likely a reference to the character Nurse Ratched from the movie.
Saving 'Star Wars' (2004)
The name "Nurse Ratchett's" referenced
The name "Nurse Ratchett's" referenced
Entourage: Busey and the Beach (2004)
mentioned as "Cuckoo's Nest"
mentioned as "Cuckoo's Nest"
Noel (2004)
Randy refers to the nurse as "Nurse Ratched"
Randy refers to the nurse as "Nurse Ratched"
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004)
mentioned once
mentioned once
The China Syndrome: A Fusion of Talent (2004)
talked about Douglas' success with this film
talked about Douglas' success with this film
The China Syndrome: Creating a Controversy (2004)
mentioned once
mentioned once
... A Father... A Son... Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2005)
the Douglases argue over the film
the Douglases argue over the film
High Chaparall: Episode #3.7 (2005)
Mentioned by name
Mentioned by name
Film Geek (2005)
on shelf in video store
on shelf in video store
The Ring Two (2005)
When Rachel is looking through the video tapes at the fair, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest is one of them
When Rachel is looking through the video tapes at the fair, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest is one of them
Jolly Roger: Massacre at Cutter's Cove (2005)
Officer Lowenstein (while waiting to get dna) says "I'm to get Nurse Ratched down here to take a DNA sample"
Officer Lowenstein (while waiting to get dna) says "I'm to get Nurse Ratched down here to take a DNA sample"
The Island (2005)
When Jordan and Jones are at work in "The Island", and when McMurphy and nurse Ratched disagree over the music on the ward in "Cuckoo's Nest", the music playing is "Charmaine", by Lew Pollack and Erno Rapee and performed by the Mantovani orchestra.
When Jordan and Jones are at work in "The Island", and when McMurphy and nurse Ratched disagree over the music on the ward in "Cuckoo's Nest", the music playing is "Charmaine", by Lew Pollack and Erno Rapee and performed by the Mantovani orchestra.
Favouritism: Zippy and George's Puppet Legends (2005)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
Veronica Mars: Cheatty Cheatty Bang Bang (2005)
Nurse Ratched mentioned
Nurse Ratched mentioned
Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - The Gathering Storm (2005)
mentioned once
mentioned once
The Alice: Episode #1.13 (2005)
In an early scene, Jess says that she sounds like the evil nurse from One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest.
In an early scene, Jess says that she sounds like the evil nurse from One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest.
Kyon Ki... (2005)
salman khan in mental institution with lots of other patients. medicine handed out individually to each patient.
salman khan in mental institution with lots of other patients. medicine handed out individually to each patient.
Peep Show: Sectioning (2005)
Jeremy alludes to the film when he's talking to the psychiatrist.
Jeremy alludes to the film when he's talking to the psychiatrist.
Supernatural: Asylum (2005)
Dean says: "Man, electroshock, lobotomies, they did some twisted stuff to these people. Kind of like my man Jack in Cuckoo's Nest."
Dean says: "Man, electroshock, lobotomies, they did some twisted stuff to these people. Kind of like my man Jack in Cuckoo's Nest."
Stroker and Hoop: The Wrath of Kahn'Ja (2005)
Stroker mentions it in dialogue while in mental hospital
Stroker mentions it in dialogue while in mental hospital
The Green Green Grass: One Flew Over the Cuckoo Clock (2005)
Referenced in title
Referenced in title
Psychology of Human Behavior (2006)
Professor Martin mentions the movie in reference to shock therapy.
Professor Martin mentions the movie in reference to shock therapy.
Driving Lessons (2006)
Evie tells Ben, that she once auditioned for the part of Nurse Ratched.
Evie tells Ben, that she once auditioned for the part of Nurse Ratched.
'Dog Day Afternoon': After the Filming (2006)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Footballers' Wives: Episode #5.7 (2006)
Garry tells Bruno that he had been acting like an extra from the film.
Garry tells Bruno that he had been acting like an extra from the film.
Screenwipe: Episode #2.3 (2006)
Mentioned by Brooker.
Mentioned by Brooker.
Bernard and Doris (2006)
"She's one of those Nurse Ratched types."
"She's one of those Nurse Ratched types."
Wild West Comedy Show: 30 Days & 30 Nights - Hollywood to the Heartland (2006)
title mentioned
title mentioned
Frisky Dingo: Flowers for Nearl (2006)
In the background of Nearl's flashback to the mental hospital, you can see a large man carrying a drinking fountain.
In the background of Nearl's flashback to the mental hospital, you can see a large man carrying a drinking fountain.
Memory (2006)
nurse is called "Nurse Ratched"
nurse is called "Nurse Ratched"
Saturday Night Live: Jeremy Piven/AFI (2007)
Mentioned during Weekend Update
Mentioned during Weekend Update
My Name Is Bruce (2007)
Bruce calls a girl in a nurse outfit 'Nurse Ratched'
Bruce calls a girl in a nurse outfit 'Nurse Ratched'
Hustle: As One Flew Out of the Cuckoo's Nest, One Flew In (2007)
Title Reference
Title Reference
Neues aus der Anstalt: Jahresabschluss-Therapie (2007)
Quote by Urban Priol concerning birdflu: "Tamiflu over the cuckoo's nest."
Quote by Urban Priol concerning birdflu: "Tamiflu over the cuckoo's nest."
Biography: Jerry Brudos (2008)
The subject in the documentary spent time in the same hospital that was the basis for the novel and film "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," and the film is mentioned by name
The subject in the documentary spent time in the same hospital that was the basis for the novel and film "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," and the film is mentioned by name
NCIS: Tribes (2008)
Ziva and DiNozzo are playing "Identify the Reference". DiNozzo says, "Juicyfruit"... Ziva responds with "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Next"
Ziva and DiNozzo are playing "Identify the Reference". DiNozzo says, "Juicyfruit"... Ziva responds with "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Next"
Minutemen (2008)
Mr. Tolkan refers to the school nurse as "Nurse Ratched" over the school PA system
Mr. Tolkan refers to the school nurse as "Nurse Ratched" over the school PA system
Neues aus der Anstalt: Episode #2.3 (2008)
Urban Priol says the movie, especially Nurse Ratched, reminds him of Angela Merkel every time he watches it.
Urban Priol says the movie, especially Nurse Ratched, reminds him of Angela Merkel every time he watches it.
Saturday Night Live: Ashton Kutcher/Gnarls Barkley (2008)
Mentioned by Dode the bouncer
Mentioned by Dode the bouncer
Heroes Unmasked: New World Disorder (2008)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
Futurama: Bender's Game (2008)
Nurse Ratchet is based on Nurse Rached.
Nurse Ratchet is based on Nurse Rached.
Screenwipe: Review of the Year 2008 (2008)
Brooker compares The X Factor to this show.
Brooker compares The X Factor to this show.
Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America: Would Ya Hit a Guy with Glasses?: Nerds, Jerks & Oddballs (2009)
Still is shown.
Still is shown.
Spring Breakdown (2009)
mentioned during The Movie Numbers Game
mentioned during The Movie Numbers Game
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles: Some Must Watch While Some Must Sleep (2009)
a nurse is called Nurse Ratched
a nurse is called Nurse Ratched
Skins: JJ (2009)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Million Dollar Movie Week 3 (2009)
Subject of a $25,000 question
Subject of a $25,000 question
NCIS: Toxic (2009)
A nurse is referred to as Nurse Ratchet, the main antagonist from Cuckoo's Nest
A nurse is referred to as Nurse Ratchet, the main antagonist from Cuckoo's Nest
Have I Got News for You: Episode #37.2 (2009)
An audience member suggests "One Flew Over the Cookie's Nest" as a biscuit-related pun on a film title.
An audience member suggests "One Flew Over the Cookie's Nest" as a biscuit-related pun on a film title.
Top Gear Australia: Episode #2.8 (2009)
The hosts compare one of the people in a classic commercial for the Ford Cortina 6 to Nurse Ratched after the commercial is shown.
The hosts compare one of the people in a classic commercial for the Ford Cortina 6 to Nurse Ratched after the commercial is shown.
Road Trip: Beer Pong (2009)
a crazy woman (who says that she escaped from somewhere) mentions a Dr. Ratched
a crazy woman (who says that she escaped from somewhere) mentions a Dr. Ratched
42nd Street Forever, Volume 5: The Alamo Drafthouse Edition (2009)
This film's title is seen on a theater marquee in the U.S. theatrical trailer for 'The Bodyguard'.
This film's title is seen on a theater marquee in the U.S. theatrical trailer for 'The Bodyguard'.
Supernatural: Sam, Interrupted (2010)
Dean references the movie. "Alright look, Nurse Ratchet, let's get one thing straight. "I've seen Cuckoo's Nest, so don't try any of that soul crushing, authoritarian crap on me, hmm?"
Dean references the movie. "Alright look, Nurse Ratchet, let's get one thing straight. "I've seen Cuckoo's Nest, so don't try any of that soul crushing, authoritarian crap on me, hmm?"
White Collar: Vital Signs (2010)
Neal refers to the nurse who gives him a sedative as "Nurse Ratched."
Neal refers to the nurse who gives him a sedative as "Nurse Ratched."
The Cinema Snob: Death Nurse 2 (2010)
"Surprise, surprise, Nurse Rachid"
"Surprise, surprise, Nurse Rachid"
The Footy Show: Episode #17.2 (2010)
When Sam Newman shows a picture of Kevin Sheedy to someone in the Street Talk segment, he describes him as having come off the set of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
When Sam Newman shows a picture of Kevin Sheedy to someone in the Street Talk segment, he describes him as having come off the set of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
Chuck: Chuck Versus the Tooth (2010)
When Chuck is institutionalized there are numerous references to the movie. Additionally, Christopher Lloyd, who played a supporting role in the film, is a guest star.
When Chuck is institutionalized there are numerous references to the movie. Additionally, Christopher Lloyd, who played a supporting role in the film, is a guest star.
Alan Wake (2010)
During Alan's short stay at the mental hospital, Doctor Hartman says "Jack has taken the other patients out on a fishing trip".
During Alan's short stay at the mental hospital, Doctor Hartman says "Jack has taken the other patients out on a fishing trip".
Neues aus der Anstalt: Umzingelt von Rücktritten und Ausfällen (2010)
Angela Merkel gets compared with Nurse Ratchet. There are also quotes from that movie.
Angela Merkel gets compared with Nurse Ratchet. There are also quotes from that movie.
The Nostalgia Critic: Theodore Rex (2010)
"It's like what Jack Nicholson would see in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" after he got lobotomized."
"It's like what Jack Nicholson would see in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" after he got lobotomized."
Sodankylä ikuisesti: Elokuvan vuosisata (2010)
Movie is mentioned
Movie is mentioned
Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (2010)
title reference
title reference
Better with You: Better with Ben (2010)
"One Flew Over the Christmas Nest"
"One Flew Over the Christmas Nest"
Richard Roeper & the Movies: It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010)
Roeper says "It's Kind of a Funny Story" plays like a Cliffs Notes version of this movie
Roeper says "It's Kind of a Funny Story" plays like a Cliffs Notes version of this movie
Psych: In Plain Fright (2010)
Shawn asks Holloway if he has seen "Cuckoo's Nest."
Shawn asks Holloway if he has seen "Cuckoo's Nest."
Wishful Drinking (2010)
Title mentioned once
Title mentioned once
The Oprah Winfrey Show: Living Legend Debbie Reynolds and Her Daughter Icon Carrie Fisher (2011)
Title mentioned by Carrie Fisher
Title mentioned by Carrie Fisher
Hall Pass (2011)
Fred sees a girl who looks like the chief.
Fred sees a girl who looks like the chief.
The Cinema Snob: Grizzly II: The Predator (2011)
Snob points out Louise Fletcher as Nurse Rachid
Snob points out Louise Fletcher as Nurse Rachid
The Big C: Musical Chairs (2011)
Nurse Ratched mentioned
Nurse Ratched mentioned
Brows Held High: Otto, or Up with Dead People (2011)
poster visible on Michael's wall.
poster visible on Michael's wall.
The Nostalgia Critic: Exorcist 2 (2011)
"...where she undergoes counseling sessions from Nurse Rachid."
"...where she undergoes counseling sessions from Nurse Rachid."
Monitor (2011)
a poster appears behind one character
a poster appears behind one character
Psych: Shawn Interrupted (2011)
There are multiple "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" references, including Brad Dourif as a patient and a a silent Cherokee patient who keeps to himself.
There are multiple "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" references, including Brad Dourif as a patient and a a silent Cherokee patient who keeps to himself.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.40 (2011)
Altered news report says that the film is Michele Bachmann's favorite
Altered news report says that the film is Michele Bachmann's favorite
Craven Images: The Horror Hits of Michael Berryman (2011)
Spoken about by Berryman
Spoken about by Berryman
Homeland: Marine One (2011)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
Path of Souls (2012)
Grace refers to Jon's first meeting with her parents as Will Sampson in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Grace refers to Jon's first meeting with her parents as Will Sampson in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
House M.D.: Nobody's Fault (2012)
mentioned by House
mentioned by House
Once Upon a Time: Skin Deep (2012)
When the Evil Queen enters the mental ward, she first meets a Nurse Ratched look-a-like. Shortly afterwards, we see 'Chief Bromden' sweeping the floor.
When the Evil Queen enters the mental ward, she first meets a Nurse Ratched look-a-like. Shortly afterwards, we see 'Chief Bromden' sweeping the floor.
Conan: Death Wish Six: Natural Causes (2012)
Title mentioned during interview with Artie Lang and Nick di Paolo
Title mentioned during interview with Artie Lang and Nick di Paolo
Featured in
The 48th Annual Academy Awards (1976)
The night's big winner
The night's big winner
Precious Images (1986)
The Siskel & Ebert 500th Anniversary Special (1989)
Clips are shown.
Clips are shown.
Oscar's Greatest Moments (1992)
Love & Human Remains (1993)
Biography: Kirk Douglas: A Lust for Life (1997)
clips shown, talked about
clips shown, talked about
Completely Cuckoo (1997)
Clips are shown
Clips are shown
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: Against the Grain (1998)
Cited as one of best 100 movies in last 100 years
Cited as one of best 100 movies in last 100 years
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: America's Greatest Movies (1998)
This film is #20 on the list.
This film is #20 on the list.
American Masters: The Source: The Story of the Beats and the Beat Generation (1999)
clip of final scene shown
clip of final scene shown
A Decade Under the Influence (2003)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes & Villains (2003)
Nurse Ratched is #5 on the "Villains" list.
Nurse Ratched is #5 on the "Villains" list.
Tell Them Who You Are (2004)
The Ultimate Film (2004)
number 59
number 59
E! True Hollywood Story: Jack Nicholson (2005)
About starring and earned his first oscar
About starring and earned his first oscar
Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters (2006)
clip
clip
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Cheers: America's Most Inspiring Movies (2006)
This film is #17 on the list.
This film is #17 on the list.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: 10th Anniversary Edition (2007)
This film is #33 on the list.
This film is #33 on the list.
20 to 1: Movie Saints and Sinners (2007)
Clips shown in a segment on Nurse Ratched.
Clips shown in a segment on Nurse Ratched.
The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008)
Featured in Best Picture montage.
Featured in Best Picture montage.
Reel Injun (2009)
a clip is shown
a clip is shown
Hollywood's Top Ten: Movie Villains (2010)
Louise Fletcher takes #9 top villain in movies
Louise Fletcher takes #9 top villain in movies
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: The A-Team/The Karate Kid/Winter's Bone (2010)
Russell Brand's #4 Favorite Film
Russell Brand's #4 Favorite Film
Maltin on Movies: The Social Network (2010)
Movie reviewed in this episode.
Movie reviewed in this episode.
Hollywood's Top Ten: Best Actor Oscar Winners (2011)
Jack Nicholson takes #3
Jack Nicholson takes #3
Hollywood's Top Ten: Kennedy Era Movies (2011)
#2
#2
The Story of Film: An Odyssey: Episode #1.9 (2011)
Clips shown
Clips shown
Spoofed in
Saturday Night Live: Raquel Welch/Phoebe Snow, John Sebastian (1976)
spoofed as One Flew Over The Hornet's Nest
spoofed as One Flew Over The Hornet's Nest
Virgin Snow (1976)
Actress Vanessa del Rio's character is named "Nurse Ratched".
Actress Vanessa del Rio's character is named "Nurse Ratched".
High Anxiety (1977)
Nurse Diesel and the Mental Institution in the movie is a parody of Nurse Ratched and the Institution in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."
Nurse Diesel and the Mental Institution in the movie is a parody of Nurse Ratched and the Institution in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest."
Dead End (1985)
huge Indian zombie wearing pajamas throwing sink through window
huge Indian zombie wearing pajamas throwing sink through window
Morons from Outer Space (1985)
The Brave Little Toaster (1987)
Are You Being Served? Again!: Episode #1.5 (1992)
When Mr. Moulterd is dressed up as a bellhop, trying to make a smile, Mr. Humphries says he looks like an advert for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest".
When Mr. Moulterd is dressed up as a bellhop, trying to make a smile, Mr. Humphries says he looks like an advert for "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest".
The Simpsons: So It's Come to This: A Simpsons Clip Show (1993)
Barny tries to smother Homer, then picks up a drinking fountain, smashes a window and runs off into the distance parodying a scene from this film along to One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest-esque music.
Barny tries to smother Homer, then picks up a drinking fountain, smashes a window and runs off into the distance parodying a scene from this film along to One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest-esque music.
The Critic: Dr. Jay (1994)
Duke's Phillipsvision changes the film's ending
Duke's Phillipsvision changes the film's ending
Heavy Weights (1995)
When the kid comes back from being away mysteriously, he acts as if he were lobotomized.
When the kid comes back from being away mysteriously, he acts as if he were lobotomized.
High School High (1996)
Principal Doyle (Louise Fletcher) is a parody of Fletcher's character in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'
Principal Doyle (Louise Fletcher) is a parody of Fletcher's character in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'
Good Burger (1997)
The scene in that they escape from the sanatorium by throwing Dexter through the window (originally a drinking fountain, on "One flew over...")
The scene in that they escape from the sanatorium by throwing Dexter through the window (originally a drinking fountain, on "One flew over...")
The Simpsons: The Old Man and the 'C' Student (1999)
Chief Brake-Everything
Chief Brake-Everything
Daria in 'Is It Fall Yet?' (2000)
Mr. DeMartino imitates Big Chief Bromden's triumphant climax
Mr. DeMartino imitates Big Chief Bromden's triumphant climax
Spaced: Mettle (2001)
The Daisy sub-plot spoofs this movie, all the characters spoof characters from this film and the basic plot of the woman manipulating everyone else and being over-come by the new person is the same. Costumes and music also parody it.
The Daisy sub-plot spoofs this movie, all the characters spoof characters from this film and the basic plot of the woman manipulating everyone else and being over-come by the new person is the same. Costumes and music also parody it.
Say It Isn't So (2001)
Futurama: Insane in the Mainframe (2001)
The majority of the 1st half of the plot and most of the characters within the mental home are based on this film.
The majority of the 1st half of the plot and most of the characters within the mental home are based on this film.
Gorillaz: Phase One - Celebrity Take Down (2002)
A scene in a documentary on the DVD set in a mental hospital spoofs this film.
A scene in a documentary on the DVD set in a mental hospital spoofs this film.
Anger Management (2003)
The Autocrats: Koukussa (2003)
One of the characters, Paavo Lipponen, escapes from the asylum like Chief in the Forman's film.
One of the characters, Paavo Lipponen, escapes from the asylum like Chief in the Forman's film.
Stella Street (2004)
Features a spoof of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
Features a spoof of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
The Simpsons: Don't Fear the Roofer (2005)
when homer gets electroshock therapy spoofs when mcmurphy gets electroshock therapy
when homer gets electroshock therapy spoofs when mcmurphy gets electroshock therapy
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Sweet Dee Has a Heart Attack (2008)
Escape scene echoes that from film, which also featured Danny DeVito
Escape scene echoes that from film, which also featured Danny DeVito
company.