Screenplay: Steve Tompkins

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Steve Tompkins. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


Direction Bob Anderson

Synopsis A freak lightning storm causes giant advertising mascots to come to life, Groundskeeper Willie dies and swears revenge on the kids in their dreams, and Homer accidentally finds himself trapped in another dimension.

7.5

4K votes

7.5

4K votes

The Simpsons: Homer Cubed (S)

1995 · Movie · 7 min. · United States

Direction Tim Johnson

Synopsis In a parody of the Twilight Zone episode, Little Girl Lost, Patty and Selma visit the Simpsons with two pillow cases full of seashells from their trip to "Sulphur Bay" from which they plan to pry hermit crabs. Homer tries...

7.1

4K votes

7.1

4K votes

Direction Jim Reardon

Synopsis A gypsy puts a curse on Homer in "Hex In The City." Then, The Simpsons' new automated house malfunctions and tries to kill Homer. Finally, Bart and Lisa attend a school for wizards in "Wiz Kids."

6.6

2K votes

6.6

2K votes

The Critic (TV Series)

1994 · Series · 22 min. · United States

Direction Al Jean · Mike Reiss · Bret Haaland · Lauren MacMullan

Synopsis The Critic is an American animated series that revolved around the life of movie critic Jay Sherman, voiced by actor Jon Lovitz. It was created by Al Jean and Mike Reiss, both of whom had worked as writers on The...

6.4

668 votes

6.4

668 votes

In Living Color (TV Series)

1990 · Series · 25 min. · United States

Direction Keenen Ivory Wayans · Paul Miller · Terri McCoy · Rosie Pérez

Cast Jim Carrey · David Alan Grier · T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh · Tommy Davidson

Synopsis TV Series (1990-1994). 5 Seasons. 127 Episodes. An afro-american focused comedy sketch show. Keenan Ivory Wayans' television show stars several family members and features short, humorous skits, rap music, and dancing.

6.2

112 votes

6.2

112 votes

The Ranch (TV Series)

2016 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Jim Patterson · Don Reo · David Trainer

Cast Ashton Kutcher · Danny Masterson · Debra Winger · Sam Elliott

Synopsis The son of a Colorado rancher returns home from a semi-pro football career to run the family business. November 2018: renewed for Season 4.

5.7

613 votes

5.7

613 votes

Direction Don Scardino · Rodman Flender · Michael Fresco · Peter Lauer

Cast Donal Logue · Sofia Vergara · Lenny Venito · Maz Jobrani

Synopsis A group of blue-collar guys scheme to rob a celebrity in New York City

5.3

152 votes

5.3

152 votes

Fanboy and Chum Chum (TV Series)

2009 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Eric Robles · Jim Schumann · Russell Calabrese · Brian Sheesley

Synopsis Nickelodeon's first original computer-animated Nicktoon is about Fanboy and Chum Chum, two energetic super fans of science fiction and fantasy, who live in the Fanlair, a water tower in the sleepy, colorful town of Galaxy Hills. Their indomitable zeal for...

4.1

642 votes

4.1

642 votes

The Edge (TV Series)

1992 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction David Mirkin · Peter Baldwin · Steve Klayman · Rob Schiller

Cast Jennifer Aniston · Edd Hall · Julie Brown · Tom Kenny

Synopsis This FOX comedy featured a lethal opening sequence each week, followed by several short, humorous skits and parodies of television commercials. Several of the players from this short-lived show furthered their comedy careers in more successful venues.

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Working (TV Series)

1997 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Michael Davidoff · Bill Rosenthal · Andrew Tsao · James Widdoes

Cast Fred Savage · Maurice Godin · Yvette Freeman · Arden Myrin

Synopsis What do you do after graduating college? Go to work. And that is exactly what Matt wants to do. He wants to climb up the corporate ladder the old-fashion way: by working. But with the bizarre employees that can be...

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The PJs (TV Series)

1999 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Eddie Murphy · Larry Wilmore · Steve Tompkins · John Logue

Synopsis Thurgood Stubbs lives with his wife Muriel in the housing project where he is the chief superintendent. The show, created by Eddie Murphy (who provides Stubbs' voice), follows the adventures of the Stubbs family and the others in the building,...

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Not rated