Edited into
"I Love the '80s" (2002)
References
The Misfits (1961)
Midnight Express (1978)
"Late Night with David Letterman" (1982)
The Big Chill (1983)
Ladyhawke (1985)
- The soundtrack to this movie is visible in one scene.
Referenced in
"21 Jump Street: Pilot (#1.1)" (1987)
- Noreen says Tom looks like the guy from 'Pretty In Pink'.
"Punky Brewster: Reading, Writing and Rock & Roll (#3.1)" (1987)
- The film is mentioned by name.
"Saved by the Bell: Pinned to the Mat (#1.9)" (1989)
- Slater comments that Zack looks "pretty in pink."
"Saved by the Bell: Miss Bayside (#2.8)" (1990)
- Kelly says, "It would have been prettier in pink."
"Roseanne: Pretty in Black (#5.5)" (1992)
- title reference
Killing Mr. Griffin (1997) (TV)
"Silk Stalkings: Pretty in Black (#6.22)" (1997)
- title reference
"Mr. Show with Bob and David: It's Perfectly Understandishable (#4.2)" (1998)
- Jon Cryer reprises his role
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Prom (#3.20)" (1999)
- One of the videos used to brainwash the hounds
Dogma (1999)
- When Jay asks Bethany if she knows John Hughes, she replies "Sixteen Candles John Hughes?"
American Pie (1999)
High Fidelity (2000)
Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the Thirteenth (2000) (V)
- The song "Pretty in Pink" performed by the Grown-Ups.
Not Another Teen Movie (2001)
Sex at 24 Frames Per Second (2003) (V)
- one-sheet poster displayed
"Gilmore Girls: Raincoats and Recipes (#4.22)" (2004)
- Rory compares the boy with whom her grandmother tried to set her up to James Spader's character in the film.
"Boston Legal: Witches of Mass Destruction (#2.6)" (2005)
- Alan tells Denny: "You look 'Pretty in Pink'".
Long-Term Relationship (2006)
- mentioned in dialogue
"American Dad!: It's Good to Be the Queen (#1.19)" (2006)
- Francine's best friend Quacky is based on Duckie. Both roles are played by Jon Cryer.
Mr. Fix It (2006)
- the 'Pretty in Pink' stage (in the plan) is described as a montage in a bad 80's movie
Grindhouse (2007)
- discussed by characters
"Degrassi: The Next Generation: Love My Way (#6.16)" (2007)
- Paige says that Alex is "Pretty in Pink, just like the movie"
Death Proof (2007)
- Characters are talking about it
"Psych: Murder?... Anyone?... Anyone?... Bueller? (#3.2)" (2008)
- Shawn mentions it in his speech at the reunion.
"Gossip Girl: The Ex-Files (#2.4)" (2008)
- Rufus is a fan of Harry Dean Stanton, and this film is mentioned
"Psych: The Devil Is in the Details... And the Upstairs Bedroom (#4.4)" (2009)
- Shawn says that "Pretty in Pink" is "more of a docu-drama."
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: (#8.69)" (2009)
- Included in a $10,000 question
Jelly (2010/II)
- mentioned in jelly major theme of movie
Featured in
"Muppet Babies: This Little Piggy Went to Hollywood (#4.6)" (1987)
- clips of Andrew McCarthy from this movie shown
Not Another Teen Movie (2001)
Trapped (2002)
"I Love the '80s" (2002)
"Retrosexual: The 80's" (2004)
"Gilmore Girls: Super Cool Party People (#6.20)" (2006)
- April and her friends are watching the film as the highlight of her birthday party.
"Best! Movies! Ever!: Proms (#1.17)" (2007)
- clips are shown to illustrate the best prom scenes in movies
Indie Sex: Teens (2007) (TV)
- A clip is shown
"20 to 1: Girls on Film (#6.7)" (2008)
- Clips shown in a segment.
Spoofed in
Super 8½ (1995)
The Cable Guy (1996)
Not Another Teen Movie (2001)
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