References to Sega/Film and television

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The following is a list of references to Sega in film and television.

For references specific to Sonic the Hedgehog, see References to Sonic in film and television.

Film

Film	Release date	Description	Screenshots
Gang vs. G-Men	1962-11-02	A scene set in a Gun Corner (an arcade specializing in shooting galleries) features a character playing Jungle Gun.
Carry On Spying	1964-07-29	A Diamond 3 Star slot machine is briefly seen in Hakim's Fun House.
Tokyo Drifter	1966-04-10	A Space Ace cabinet appears in the background of an arcade.
Delinquent Girl Boss: Worthless to Confess	1971-04-28	The protagonist is scolded by an arcade owner for being too rough with a Punching Bag machine.
Apartment Wife: Secret Rendezvous	1972-04-29	A scene in an amusement park features a distant appearance from a Duck Hunt cabinet.
Trap of Lust	1973-12-15	Multiple Sega arcade machines appear in the background of an arcade, including Jockey Club, Monster Gun, Super Skill Diga, Grand National Race, Gun Fight, Pong-Tron, Pro Bowler, Speed Hockey, Attack, Rifleman, Sand Buggy, Matchlock, Night Rider, Jet Rocket, Monte Carlo, and a Sega-imported Concerto jukebox.
Jaws	1975-06-20	Killer Shark is seen being played at a seaside arcade.
The Demon	1978-10-07	A scene in an outdoor arcade features a distant appearance from a Speed Hockey machine.
Trucker Yaro VIII: The Truck Rascals go to the North	1978	The film features a brief appearance from a Grand Prix machine.
Midnight Madness	1980-02-08	The film features appearances from a number of Sega arcade games, including Fonz, Zaxxon, and Jet Rocket.
Death Wish II	1982-02-11	A Plinker's Canyon machine is seen being played by Thomas F. Duffy's character.
101	1983-03-13	The 1983 Depeche Mode documentary 101 features a brief appearance from a Shinobi cabinet.
WarGames	1983-06-03	The arcade at 20 Grand Palace features both SubRoc-3D and Zaxxon cabinets.
Nightmares	1983-09-09	The second story of the 1983 anthology horror film Nightmares, titled The Bishop of Battle, prominently features Sega Center Fox Hills Mall as its setting.
Sunset Limousine	1983-10-12	The film features appearances from a number of Sega arcade machines, like SubRoc-3D, Turbo, and Monaco GP.
Footloose	1984-02-17	At the Hi-Spot Diner, a man is seen dancing in place while playing a game of Zaxxon.
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter	1984-04-13	A character is shown playing Zaxxon.
The Last Starfighter	1984-07-13	One scene features Coleco's tabletop Zaxxon resting in the background.
The Stuff	1985-06-14	Jason's older brother is seen playing the ColecoVision port of Zaxxon, despite the presence of an Atari 800 atop the television set. Even more curious, the sound effects are taken from the arcade version of Joust.
Nightmare Weekend	1986	In one scene of the film, a character fervently plays a game of Turbo on her ColecoVision with the official steering wheel expansion module. As she plays, she uses an advanced computer system to take control of a real-life vehicle, which careens around wildly as the ColecoVision steering wheel is turned. Later, Frogger and Zaxxon cabinets are seen in a crowded arcade.
Top Kids	1987-04-01	A character is shown to own an OutRun machine.
Shonan Bakusozoku	1987-04-25	A Super Derby II is seen behind Yankee while he plays an arcade game.
Can't Buy Me Love	1987-08-14	A character is shown playing Enduro Racer.
Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama	1988-01-29	The film features an appearance from a Champion Baseball arcade machine.
Big	1988-06-03	Numerous Sega cabinets make appearances at the boardwalk, including Frogger, Zaxxon, and a notable appearance from a standup OutRun cabinet.
Earth Defense Girl Iko-chan 2: Lunna's Secret	1988-07-13	After Iko-chan is transported into the world of video games, she stars as the protagonist of Space Harrier in a direct homage to the game's first stage, complete with new enemies. Notably, this footage seems to have been sourced from a custom version of the X68000 version of the game with modded sprites.
By Dawn's Early Light	1990-05-19	A fighter pilot is seen playing an After Burner cabinet in a bar during the film's opening moments.
King Of New York	1990-09-28	An OutRun arcade cabinet is visible in the background of one scene.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day	1991-07-01	Protagonist John Conner plays After Burner in an arcade.
Suburban Commando	1991-10-04	Hulk Hogan plays After Burner so intensively the arcade machine breaks.
Juice	1992-01-17	A Sega Master System controller can be seen in one scene.
Encino Man	1992-05-22	The caveman's love for Rad Mobile is a minor plot point in the 1992 comedy film Encino Man.
Police Story 3: Supercop	1992-07-04	The criminal overlord Chaibat is seen playing the Mega Drive version of Tetris, but the scene strangely uses sound effects from the arcade version of Street Fighter II: The World Warrior.
Otto - Der Liebesfilm	1992-07-30	The protagonist Amor, playing the role of Cupid, is caught goofing off with a Mega Drive, Arcade Power Stick, and assorted games like California Games, Jewel Master, Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego?, and Sonic the Hedgehog. Sega was not just the licensed producer of Otto games, but reportedly also co-financed the previous film Otto - Der Außerfriesische, with this sponsorship extending into Der Liebesfilm as well.
Sliver	1993-05-21	An NTSC Model 1 Sega Genesis and Sega CD are seen in the background of one character's home.
Surf Ninjas	1993-08-20	In a case of official product placement, Johnny's younger brother Adam comes into possession of a "magic" Game Gear which lets him play scenes from the film live.
Fearless	1993-10-15	Characters are shown playing Splatterhouse 2 on a Mega Drive.
Sune's Summer	1993-12-25	A The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends pinball table makes an appearance.
Angie	1994-03-04	A character mentions her kids are being babysitted by a Sega.
Airheads	1994-08-05	Multiple characters in the film are seen playing Game Gears, with one security guard playing Aerial Assault.
Bodyguard Kiba: Apocalypse of Carnage	1994-10-22	An extra can be seen playing Virtua Fighter in the background.
Double Dragon	1994-11-04	An Enduro Racer cabinet is featured in the background of one of the film's fight scenes.
Rumble in the Bronx	1995-01-21	Keung gives a child a Sega Game Gear (calling it "his old video game"), which the child is happily able to play despite not having a game cartridge inserted.
Billy Madison	1995-02-10	During lunchtime at an elementary school cafeteria, Madison argues with another student about which is the best video game ever: Donkey Kong, or the Mega Drive release of Mortal Kombat.
Man of the House	1995-03-03	A character is seen playing Virtua Fighter in an arcade filled with an assortment of other Sega-produced arcade games (like Clutch Hitter and After Burner) and decorated with Sega Sports posters. A Game Gear also makes an appearance later in the film.
The Net	1995-07-28	A character tells another another character that if he gets good grades, he can spend time with Nintendo and Sega.
Clockers	1995-09-15	Tyrone carries a Sega VR headset (actually a prop) and wears a Genesis CDX around his neck, which he later uses to play the fictional Sega VR game Gangsta. In another scene, a character is shown cleaning a Virtua Fighter machine.
Mallrats	1995-10-20	NHL All-Star Hockey and a Sega Saturn make an appearance in the film. Allegedly, the film's producers originally wanted to use a Mega Drive and a 16-bit hockey game in said scenes, but Sega insisted that the film feature the company's newest technology, and a Saturn was used instead.
Ghost in the Shell	1995-11-18	The film's famous "water fight" scene was significantly inspired by Virtua Fighter 2. Directors Kazuchika Kise and Mamoru Ishii played a great deal of the game during the movie's production, and per Oshii, “When people ask about Ghost, I actually think of VF2”. This led to the character Kusanagi using Lau’s Renkan Tenshinkyaku attack during the scene.
Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead	1995-12-01	A character is seen playing Virtua Fighter.
Four Rooms	1995-12-25	Characters are seen playing Rambo 3 on a Mega Drive.
The Juror	1996-02-02	The protagonist's son is seen playing a blue Sega Sports-version Game Gear, and earlier says to his mother, "Mom, it's not a Nintendo, it's a Sega!"
Generation X	1996-02-20	A character plays Virtua Fighter 2 so intensively it causes their mutant powers to activate.
Goodbye South, Goodbye	1996-05-12	A character is seen playing Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle.
First Kid	1996-08-30	A CD of Sega Worldwide Soccer 97 can be seen in the background.
Swingers	1996-10-18	A character is seen playing NHLPA Hockey '93.
Black Mask	1996-11-09	A number of popular Japanese Saturn titles are shown, such as Darius Gaiden and X-Men: Children of the Atom, in addition to a scene where a tied-up woman plays Virtua Fighter with her feet.
Jerry Maguire	1996-12-13	While speaking to a client, Maguire says "I will not rest until I have you holding a Coke, wearing your own shoe, playing a Sega game featuring you, while singing your own song in a new commercial, starring you, broadcast during the Superbowl, in a game that you are winning, and I will not sleep until that happens. I'll give you fifteen minutes to call me back."
Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy	1997-03-26	Goku Jr. is shown playing a video game console roughly similar to a Sega Saturn.
Chasing Amy	1997-04-04	Characters are seen playing a NHL game on a Mega Drive.
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery	1997-05-02	Scott asks Dr. Evil, “Hey, I can bring my Sega, right?”
The Lost World: Jurassic Park	1997-05-19	The daughter of Ian Malcolm doesn't want to stay with his friend because "She doesn't even have Sega! She's such a troglodyte.", to which Ian responds, "Cruel, but good word use."
Paws	1997-09-25	Protagonist Alex owns a poster of NiGHTS and Reala from NiGHTS into Dreams.
Made in Hong Kong	1997-10-09	A character is shown playing Virtua Cop 2, alongside Virtua Fighter 2 and Fighting Vipers arcade cabinets displayed.
Task Force	1997-11-13	A character is shown diving and shooting in classic action film fashion, but instead of shooting someone, it turns out he is actually playing Virtua Cop on a Sega Saturn.
Home Alone 3	1997-12-12	Protagonist Alex Pruitt uses a number of small items and gadgets to defend his home from criminals; among these is a yellow Game Gear sporting black buttons - an unreleased American prototype of the blue Sega Sports Game Gear. While not appearing in the film itself, the Game Gear is shown on virtually all of Home Alone 3's promotional posters and flyers. In the film itself, when Alex is searching through a drawer for a dog whistle, Sega Genesis and Game Gear cartridges are seen littered amongst its contents.
The Replacement Killers	1998-02-06	An Altered Beast arcade cabinet can be seen during a scene where the protagonists are chased down in an arcade.
Cucciolo	1998-04-10	Protagonist Mimmo visits SegaWorld London, showing off various Sega arcade games and attractions.
Bulworth	1998-05-15	Characters are seen playing Virtua Cop 2 on a Sega Saturn.
Dead Man on Campus	1998-08-21	One scene features a character playing an off-screen game with a Saturn Control Pad.
Bio Zombie	1998-11-06	A white Sega Saturn can be seen early on, which in a later scene the characters use to play The House of the Dead.
She's All That	1999-01-19	In one scene, a Manx TT Superbike arcade machine can be seen. Later on, the characters have a conversation about playing Sega.
Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris	1999-03-06	A fictional Dreamcast game titled Nevenyrrl serves as one of the film's crucial plot points.
Smart House	1999-06-26	Several Sega Saturn games can be seen Ben's shelf, including NiGHTS into Dreams..., Panzer Dragoon, Clockwork Knight and Sega Worldwide Soccer 97.
The New Girlfriend	1999-09-15	One scene takes place in an arcade where a Daytona USA cabinet can be seen.
Tsatsiki, Mom and the Policeman	1999-12-10	A Baywatch pinball table makes an appearance.
3 Strikes	2000-03-01	A character is seen playing Virtua Cop 2 on a Sega Saturn.
The Other Me	2000-09-08	Protagonist Will Browning is seen playing Flag to Flag on a Dreamcast, albeit with the logo removed from the controller.
The Crimson Rivers	2000-09-27	During a lengthy fight scene where Cassell fends off multiple attackers, a nearby child is shown playing the Dreamcast port of Virtua Fighter 3, with the film alternating between footage of Cassel landing real attacks and the boy doing the same in the game.
Bad Luck Love	2000-09-29	A South Park pinball table makes an appearance in two scenes, including one set around 1996 - four years before the table was even released.
Dude, Where's My Car?	2000-12-15	At Captain Stu's Space-o-Rama, several Sega arcade machines can be spotted: Virtua Striker, Daytona USA 2, Alien 3: The Gun, The House of the Dead and Sega Ski Super G.
Miss Congeniality	2000-12-22	Starship Troopers and Independence Day pinball tables make an appearance.
Donnie Darko	2001-01-19	A character is shown playing OutRun.
Pulse	2001-02-03	A copy of Grandia, as well as a loose manual for Torico, are seen on one character's desk. Later in the film, a New Astro City is seen in an arcade, playing an unknown game.
See Spot Run	2001-03-02	After spending a night in Gordon's filthy apartment, James is seen the following morning in a wreck. In the havoc caused the prior night, he is seen laid next to a Dreamcast and its controller.
Josie and the Pussycats	2001-04-11	The Dreamcast games Space Channel 5 and Crazy Taxi, alongside a Dreamcast Kiosk, can be seen in the background of a video store, with the titular band later performing a concert at the fictional Sega Megarena venue. Sonic scene member biggestsonicfan asked the film's directors about said references, to which it was revealed that although the filmmakers had full permission to use everything that appears in the final film, none of them were actually paid product placements.
Baby Boy	2001-06-27	A character can be seen playing Ready 2 Rumble Boxing.
Training Day	2001-10-05	Protagonist Jake Hoyt's son uses a Dreamcast controller to play a video game off-screen, despite using 8-bit sound effects.
Children of the Corn: Revelation	2001-10-09	Two characters are shown playing The House of the Dead.
Wasabi	2001-10-31	One shootout scene is set amongst an arcade full of prize redemption machines, including Sega's Dream Catcher, UFO Catcher 21, and UFO Pusher Twin.
The Wash	2001-11-16	Snoop Dogg can be seen playing NBA 2K2.
Bazooka Tooth	2002-xx-xx	In a background shot, several rappers are seen freestyling to beats played from a CD inserted into a Dreamcast.
Run Ronnie Run!	2002-01-20	Early on in the film, a character is shown playing Dead or Alive 2. Later on, he is shown playing it on the Dreamcast, and even emulates Kasumi's moves to fight the criminals.
Bowling for Columbine	2002-05-16	Michael Moore discusses how the United States has higher violence than other countries, despite other countries also having violent media, including noting that violent games come from Japan with footage of people playing Virtua Fighter being shown.
Ping Pong	2002-07-20	A character is seen playing Virtua Fighter 4.
Repli-Kate	2002-08-06	The characters play The House of the Dead at an arcade.
Haker	2002-09-27	In the arcade hall, there are several machines from Sega such as Daytona USA and Crazy Taxi.
Home Alone 4	2002-11-03	A Super Monaco GP arcade cabinet can be seen.
A Man Apart	2003-04-04	Characters are seen playing NFL 2K.
PTU	2003-04-17	One scene takes place in an arcade, where several Sega machines such as Virtua Striker and Virtua Tennis can be seen.
Hajime no Ippo: Champion Road	2003-04-18	Characters are shown playing a game heavily-reminiscent of Fighters Megamix named Megamix 200X, while another game, Buyo Buyo, is parodying the Puyo Puyo series.
Malibu's Most Wanted	2003-04-18	After Brad impresses Tec with skills he learned by playing Grand Theft Auto III on his PlayStation 2, Tec asks to borrow the game. When Brad asks if Tec owns a PlayStation 2, he replies by mentioning he owns a "Gamecast". A confused Brad explains "Well there's GameCube and then there's Dreamcast", to which an agitated Tec admits the Gamecast was the only game system he could afford.
Bagland	2003-08-19	A character is seen playing Virtua Fighter 4 on a PlayStation 2.
Lost in Translation	2003-08-29	An ad for Virtua Fighter 4 can be seen.
Throw Down	2004-07-15	Numerous Sega products appear in a scene set inside a smokey arcade, including Super Megalo 2, Blast City, and New Astro City cabinets, alongside the games Virtua Fighter 4, Columns, and numerous others.
Mind Game	2004-08-07	One scene uses hand-animated polygons in a manner reminiscent of Virtua Fighter as one of many representations of the protagonists' mental state.
Swing Girls	2004-09-11	A character is seen playing Space Channel 5: Part 2.
Citizen Dog	2004-12-12	A character is shown playing The House of the Dead at a Sega-focused arcade, including an appearance from a Sonic the Hedgehog standee.
Sci-Fighter	2005-05-17	Jet Set Radio Future is visible in the background.
Dave Attell's Insomniac Tour	2005-10-02	During a moment of the tour where the group are playing a South Park pinball table in a casino, Dane Cook relates a story about his father, saying "My dad used to say 'Life is like pinball. Sometimes you tilt, sometimes you're special, and sometimes you have an extra ball like me'".
Akihabra Geeks	2005-12-27	Documentary on Japan's otaku community. One of the girls in the film mentions becoming addicted to Sakura Wars 2, as it was her only outlet for social interaction.
Kidulthood	2006-03-03	A character is seen playing The House of the Dead III on a Xbox.
Click	2006-06-23	An arcade cabinet of OutRun can be seen in the background of a scene.
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby	2006-08-04	Around the half-way point of the movie, protagonist Ricky Bobby plays and crashes his car in the arcade game NASCAR Arcade. He is then taunted on-screen by rival Jean Girard, whose success at NASCAR has allowed him to feature in video games.
Something Beneath	2007-04-26	A character is seen playing House of the Dead 2 on a Dreamcast.
Three Can Play That Game	2007-10-01	A character is seen playing Virtua Fighter 5 on a PlayStation 3.
The Forbidden Kingdom	2008-04-18	Aside from featuring a Dreamcast, the character Jason mentions that the move Buddha Palm was used in the game Virtua Fighter 2 (despite the move being from Virtua Fighter 5).
Paul Blart: Mall Cop	2009-01-16	Paul Blart is seen playing games in an arcade which contains numerous Sega titles, such as 18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker and Harley-Davidson & L.A. Riders, alongside an appearance from a Viper Night Drivin' pinball table.
.hack//Quantum	201x-xx-xx	A Sega Saturn in seen in a character's bedroom.
Wreck-It Ralph	2012-10-29	The film features numerous references to Sega, including: Neff (Altered Beast) appearing during a "villains anonymous" meeting. #127 (Cyborg Justice) appearing during a "villains anonymous" meeting. Cyril (The House of the Dead) appearing during a "villains anonymous" meeting. A Frogger cabinet appearing in the film's arcade. A The House of the Dead cabinet appearing in the film's arcade. A Virtua Cop cabinet appearing in the film's arcade. A Daytona USA-inspired arcade game titled Finish Line. An 8-bit homage to The House of the Dead during the credits. An All your base are belong to us reference (from Zero Wing) graffitied on a wall.
A Fairly Odd Christmas	2012-11-29	An ad for Yakuza can be seen early on in the movie.
Your Name	2016-07-03	A Sega Saturn and a Dreamcast controller are visible in one scene.
Ready Player One	2018-03-11	A futuristic motorcycle reminiscent of those from Akira features a large sticker of the Sega logo.
Ralph Breaks the Internet	2018-11-05	Like the first film, Ralph Breaks the Internet continues to feature references to Sega, such as a cameo from Sonic the Hedgehog and the brief appearance of a Virtua Cop cabinet.
Big Time Adolescence	2019-01-28	A character is shown playing Crazy Taxi on a Dreamcast.
Guns Akimbo	2019-09-09	A character is told to "stand around looking like end-level bosses from Streets of Rage."
Richard Jewell	2019-12-13	One scene features a Sega Saturn.
Sonic the Hedgehog	2020-01-25	A brief shot of a baseball game between two local teams shows the name of their respective towns to be Green Hills (referencing Sonic the Hedgehog's Green Hill Zone) and Spring Valley (referencing the NiGHTS into Dreams... stage of the same name).
Feels Good Man	2020-01-27	One of the memes shown in the documentary features a screenshot from Streets of Rage 2.
Boss Level	2020-02-11	The host of a retro gaming meeting mentions Altered Beast among games playable.
The Map of Tiny Perfect Things	2021-02-12	A collection of retro games can be seen including Sega Genesis cartridges.
Fear Street Part One: 1994	2021-07-02	A character is shown playing Castlevania: Bloodlines.
KILLTUBE	2024-04-07	The official trailer for KILLTUBE, an in-development film which draws some inspiration from Jet Set Radio, features an elderly martial artist with a Mega Drive-themed hat.

Television

Television show	Episode	Air date	Description	Screenshots
Tokyo Guard Command: The Guardman	S01E118	1967-07-07	In the episode "Big Thief Family", a Periscope installation is seen in machine is seen in the background of an arcade. Later, a row of Olympia Star slot machines appear in a dedicated Olympia Center section.
Wanpaku Bangaichi	S01E001	1971-04-08	In the episode "Wanpaku Lineup Volume", an arcade proprietor has a contest posted that players can win 11,000 yen if they can reach a power level of 2000 on the venue's Punching Bag machine. When a woman with supernatural strength smashes the punching bag off its chain, the owner refuses to pay her, and she begins trashing the arcade.
What an 18-year-old!	S01E07	1971-11-16	In the episode "There Are Two Of Me", a number of Sega games appear in an arcade, including Gun Fight, Combat, and Rifleman.
	S01E24	1972-03-14	In the episode "Full of Romance", a number of Sega games appear in an arcade, including Periscope, Gun Fight, Fortune Computer, and Helicopter.
	S01E27	1972-04-04	In the episode "What is 80 Years Old", a Dive Bomber pinball machine is seen in the background.
	S01E36	1972-06-06	In the episode "Piri Kamenoko is a Flower of Love", a Gun Fight cabinet is seen.
	S01E46	1972-08-15	In the episode "Madoka's Greatest Crisis", Madoka fantasizes about winning big at the casino and becoming rich. At the casino, a row of Bonanza Star slot machines is seen.
Android Kikaider	S01E03	1972-07-29	In the episode "The Accursed Orange Ant's Deadly Challenge", a number of Sega games appear in an arcade, including Basketball, MotoPolo, and Stunt Car machines.
	S01E03	1973-02-10	In the episode "Takoyamabuki Calling Jiro's Death", a pair of Air Attack and Monte Carlo machines can be seen.
Tetsujin Tiger Seven	S01E18	1974-02-02	In the episode "Izu Peninsula Death Battle!!", a game corner in a bowling alley features appearances from both Crazy Clock and Pong-Tron.
G-Men '75	S01E24	1975-11-01	In one episode, a Group Bingo machine is seen being played in a Kabukichō arcade.
Starsky & Hutch	S01E10	1975-11-12	In the episode "Lady Blue", a Helicopter machine makes an appearance alongside a Spanish Eyes pinball table.
Special Mobile Investigation Unit	S01Exxx	197x	In one episode, multiple Sega arcade machines appear in the background, including Jockey Club, Jet Rocket, and Air Attack.
	S01E741	1975-11-12	In the episode "Showa Withered Susukino", multiple Deluxe Skill Diga machines appear in the foreground.
Ganbare!! Robocon	S01E83	1976-06-25	In the episode "Zabrinlin!! Don't Lose to Shishim Whale", a row of Olympia Star slot machines are seen being played in the background.
The Price is Right		1977	One of the availables prizes is a Sega-Vision television.
The Making of Star Wars		1977-09-16	The 1977 television documentary The Making of Star Wars features an interview with Carrie Fisher filmed at Sega Center Fox Hills Mall.
Spider-Man	S01E13	1978-08-09	In the episode "The Skull Group VS. The Devilish Hearse", a Big Together pinball machine is seen in an arcade.
The Super Girl	S01Exx	1979-xx-xx	In one episode, a Pro Bowler pinball machine appears in the background.
	S01E11	1979-xx-xx	In one episode, Harness Race, Combat, and a Windsor Speedway M2 make appearances in a hotel game center.
	S01E15	1979-xx-xx	One episode features appearances from Head On, 3 Way Block, Gee Bee, and Frogs machines.
	S01E47	1980-xx-xx	One episode features appearances from Head On II and Gee Bee machines.
Detective Story	S01E01	1979-09-18	In the episode "The Saint Came To The City", a Cha-Cha-Cha pinball machine appears in an arcade.
	S01E18	1980-01-22	In the episode "Crime Boulevard", a Duck Hunt cabinet appears in the background of an arcade.
Battle Fever J	S01E49	1980-01-05	In the episode "Rebel Army of Class 2-5", a Head On cabinet is seen being played in an arcade.
Gimme a Break!	S01E09	1982-01-07	In the episode "Julie's First Love", a nerd character is fixing a deliberate parody of Frogger titled Froggy Hop.
T. J. Hooker	S03E08	1983-11-19	In the episode "The Trial", an Astro Fighter cabinet makes a brief appearance in an arcade.
Magnum, P.I.	S04E11	1984-01-05	In the episode "Jororo Farewell", a scene set in an arcade features brief appearances from Space Fury, Zaxxon and Frogger machines.
Fraggle Rock (United States)	S02E08	1984-02-20	In the episode "All Work and All Play", Uncle Traveling Matt visits an arcade and shows off a variety of machines, including a closeup of Zaxxon.
Tales from the Darkside	S01E15	1985-02-10	In the episode "Snip Snip", a Harley-Davidson & L.A. Riders cabinet makes a brief appearance.
Sonic Soldier Borgman	S01E10	1986-06-15	In the episode "Youma Weapon! Youth from the Past", the characters visit a museum where they can see a Sega Master System.
Morimori Bokkun	S01E21	1986-08-24	In the episode "Mysterious Masked Beautiful Girl Swordsman", a Dump Matsumoto flyer is posted on the wall of an arcade.
Zillion	Season 1	1987	The Opa-Opa from Fantasy Zone is a featured character.
Abunai Deka	32	1987-05-17	At around the 8-minute mark, Shooting Master can be seen, followed by a scene in front of Pasopiard Yokohama.
Highway to Heaven	S04E24	1988-04-27	In the episode "The Whole Nine Yards", two characters get into a fistfight in front of a Quartet cabinet. Later in the episode, Super Hang-On and OutRun cabinets are also seen.
The Bill	S04E12	1988-08-25	In the episode "Hold Fire", the characters are shown playing OutRun.
Takeshi's Castle	S01E105	1988-11-11	One of Takeshi's Castle's recurring challenges is The Gauntlet, a video game-themed obstacle course viewed from the side like a platform game. To accompany the video game motif, the segments use the track "Prome" from the original arcade version of Fantasy Zone as its background music.
Magical Girl Chuuka Pai Pai!	S01E09	1989-03-12	In the episode "I'm not even a mother...", a scene set in an arcade features appearances from deluxe After Burner and Hang On cabinets.
	S01E17	1989-05-07	In the episode "Phantom Ground", numerous Sega arcade games are seen in an arcade, including Super Hang-On, Penny Ocean, and Super Derby II.
MTV		1989	A commercial for MTV's "Don't Drink and Drive" campaign, using footage of a player crashing their car in OutRun with the tagline "On the street, you don't get another quarter."
Muppet Babies	S07E01	1989-12-02	In the episode "It's Only Pretendo", the characters can be seen riding Opa-Opa from Fantasy Zone, referencing Tengen's unlicensed NES version.
Grand Prix Race-O-Rama TV advert		198x	An early 1980s TV advert for the Southern California go-kart venue Grand Prix Race-O-Rama features a spinning Sega logo while showing off its arcade.
The Laughing Salesman	S01Exx	1990-xx-xx	In one episode, a child is seeing playing a Seca-branded full body driving game. While not a reference to any specific game, the setup appears strikingly similar to Virtua Formula - despite predating it by at least two years.
MacGyver	S06E05	1990-10-22	In the episode "The Wall", MacGyver is seen playing Slap Shot on a Master System.
Parker Lewis Can't Lose	S01E16	1991-02-03	In the episode "Jerry: Portrait of a Video Junkie", several Mega Drive games such as Michael Jackson's Moonwalker can be seen. A character is also seen playing Altered Beast on Mega Drive.
Brookside	S01E1036	1991-12-25	Max Farnham receives a Game Gear for Christmas.
EastEnders	S08Exx	1992-07-30	Pete Beale buys Martin Fowler a Game Gear with Sonic the Hedgehog for his birthday.
	S12E94	1996-08-01	Joe Wicks and Bianca Jackson are shown playing Panzer Dragoon II Zwei on a Sega Saturn.
London's Burning	S05E03	1992-10-11	In the episode "Episode 3", a character is seen playing G-LOC: Air Battle.
	S13E05	2001-01-18	In the episode "Episode 5", a character browses the internet using a Sega Dreamcast.
Casualty	S07E19	1993-01-23	In the episode "Getting Involved", a boy is seen playing with a Game Gear, which later gets destroyed by the boy's angry mother.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers	S01E08	1993-09-14	In the episode "I, Eye Guy", a promotional photograph of an early Sega VR headset design is in a series of background posters.
2point4 Children	S03E03	1993-09-21	In the episode "Badger's Bend", a character becomes addicted to a fictional Mega Drive game called Ninja Badger.
	S07E06	1998-04-02	In the episode "The Italian Job", Bill mentions Sega World when talking about London tourist attractions.
Yugen Jikkou Sisters Chouchoutrian	S01E05	1993-02-07	In the episode "Mysterious Onnagata Mrs. Konpeito", numerous Sega games appear in an arcade, including F1 Exhaust Note, Dream Catcher, New UFO Catcher, and a row of Aero City cabinets.
	S01E21	1993-05-30	In the episode "Depressed Juicer", disgruntled appliances take over an arcade, including appearances from Dream Catcher and Megalo 50 machines.
	S01E21	1993-05-30	In the episode "Something Youkai", a scene set in an arcade features Dream Catcher and Time Traveler machines.
	S01E40	1993-10-17	In the episode "I Want To Meet Ultraman", three children are playing on a row of Astro City cabinets, including one playing a game of Puyo Puyo.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air	S04E16	1994-01-10	In the episode "I Know Why the Caged Bird Screams", a police officer is describing a scene of brutal violence to Mr. Banks. When asked where the officer saw such violence, he responds, "Mortal Kombat by Sega".
Sailor Moon	S03E03	1994-04-16	In the episode "A Handsome Boy? Haruka Tenoh's Secret", the girls visit an arcade with cabinets resembling Astro City and Aero City cabinets, including a marquee referencing Virtua Fighter.
	S03E03	1994-04-16	In the episode "A Handsome Boy? Haruka Tenoh's Secret", the girls play "God Driving!", which is based on Virtua Racing.
	S03E29	1994-12-17	In the episode "Battle Inside the Demonic Space: The Sailor Guardians’ Gamble", the girls play "God Driving!" again.
	S05E25	1996-11-09	In the episode "Butterflies of Light: A New Chapter On the Horizon", Sailor Venus plays a game heavily-reminiscent of Fighting Vipers.
Weird Science	S01E06	1994-04-16	In the episode "Airball Kings", a characters uses a Game Gear to control his High School's Basketball team.
Mr. Bean	S01E10	1994-04-25	In the episode "Mind the Baby Mr. Bean", Sega's machines are seen in arcade center.
Baywatch	S04E19	1994-04-30	In the episode "Western Exposure", Hobie is seen playing The Majors: Pro Baseball on a Game Gear.
Heartbreak High	S01E21	1994-07-20	In the episode "The Phantom of Hartley High", Katerina plays NBA Jam on the Mega Drive.
Home and Away	S01E1553	1994-09-14	Jack and Sonia play Virtua Fighter at the arcade.
Rox	S01E70	1994-10-15	In the episode "Head Jobz", J and B show off a number of nearby occupations, including a visit to their friend James Reichert at Sega Midwest Studio. Reichert briefly discusses his work on World Heroes, endorses the upcoming 32X (in front of a Sega 32X Development Target), and shows a short clip from the unreleased Aftershock.
Seinfeld	S06E05	1994-10-27	In the episode "The Couch", when George attempts to rent the movie Breakfast at Tiffany's instead of reading the book, multiple rows of Sega Genesis games can be spotted in the video rental store. Amongst these games are Sonic Spinball, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine.
	S08E13	1997-01-30	In the episode "The Comeback", a number of American Mega Drive titles are seen in a video store.
	S09E18	1998-04-23	In the episode "The Frogger", George Costanza famously tries to preserve his high-score on a Frogger arcade cabinet by franticly pushing it across a busy, multi-lane road; directly parodying the game in both visual perspective and sound effects.
ER	S01E25	1995-05-18	In the episode "Everything Old Is New Again", a doctor gives a patient a Game Gear with Mortal Kombat to play with.
	S14E15	2008-04-17	In the episode "...As the Day She Was Born", a The House of the Dead 2 arcade cabinet can be seen.
Fushigi Yûgi	S01E07	1995-05-18	In the episode "Going Home", footage of Virtua Fighter 2 is shown at the arcade.
The X-Files	S03E03	1995-06-10	In the episode "D.P.O.", one character is seen playing Virtua Fighter 2.
The Drew Carey Show	Various	199x	Midway throughout Season 2, a Sega Saturn becomes visible. It is later replaced by a Dreamcast early in Season 5 (even later replaced by a PlayStation 2), but the Saturn returns in Season 9. Carey later revealed through fan correspondence that the game systems were merely props and not played by the on-set crew.
	Various	199x	In one episode, after Drew Carey's friend suggests Carey was stuck in bed the day prior because he bought a Sega Saturn, he instead responds, "No, I didn't get Sega, but there was a lot of scoring going on."
Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!!	S01E06	1996-02-12	In the episode "Magnum in Danger! The Lightning-fast New Machine!!", Gou Seiba plays a game which resembles Virtua Fighter 2 on a cabinet similar to an Astro City.
	S01E17	1996-04-29	In the episode "Birth of the V-Machines! Betting on Tomorrow's Victory", Gou Seiba is once again playing the home version of Virtua Fighter 2 with a Saturn Control Pad, showing off a fight between Akira Yuki and Kagemaru. Gou later references Akira's famous win phrase, "You're ten years too early!"
	S02E09	1997-03-03	In the episode "The Mysterious Masked Racer! We Soar and Dash", several children are shown playing Virtua Fighter 2 on cabinets resembling Astro Citys, with Jerry performing a piledriver on Sarah. More children are seen playing a multi-cabinet racing game which seems to be loosely inspired by Virtua Formula and Super Scaler games like Super Monaco GP.
	S02E16	1997-04-21	In the episode "The Champion Returns! Shine at the Great Japan Cup", Gou Seiba again plays a fighting game resembling Virtua Fighter 2, but this time at home, as he is seen using a Saturn Control Pad.
	S02E19	1997-05-12	In the episode "Win the Fearsome Death Match! Diospada vs. Cyclone Magnum", a member of the Italian team named Rosso Strada bumps into a bystander playing Virtua Fighter, causing him to lose the match. The gameplay footage used in this episode is sourced from the previous episode, "The Mysterious Masked Racer! We Soar and Dash".
Neon Genesis Evangelion	S01E03	1995-10-18	The episode "The Silent Phone" introduces the character of Kensuke Aida, a military otaku who frequently films things with a handheld camera. While the camera's manufacturer is commonly represented as a company named AI, multiple close-up shots throughout the series show the words SEGA instead. Some later appearances change this to "SECA" (to match the manufacturer of Asuka's television, as seen in episode 23), before the cameo was dropped altogether.
	S01E23	1996-03-06	In the episode "Tears", Asuka plays Panzer Dragoon on her Sega Saturn, with audio taken directly from the game. Additional games with titles similar to Puyo Puyo and Virtua Fighter, alongside a SECA-branded television, appear in the same scene..
Home Improvement	S05E22	1996-04-02	In the episode "The Longest Day", a Virtua Fighter arcade cabinet can be seen.
Choukou Senshi Changéríon	S01E06	1996-05-08	In the episode "Sorry, Jiro", the cast visit Roppongi GiGO where footage of Virtua Cop is shown.
	S01E08	1996-05-22	In the episode "Daughter, Pick a Man!", two characters play Virtua Fighter Remix on a Sega Saturn.
Suddenly Susan	S01E07	1996-11-07	In the episode "Golden Girl Friday", two characters can be seen playing on a Sega Saturn. When Brooke Shields character loses the game, she asks if she can play as Princess Kitana next, implying they are playing either Mortal Kombat 2 or Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3.
La Femme Nikita	S01E03	1997-01-27	In the episode "Simone", a Twister pinball table makes an appearance.. Wing War, Sega Rally Championship and Daytona USA are also shown.
Can Can Bunny Extra	S01E04	1997-03-28	Episode 4 of the OVA series Can Can Bunny Extra features a supporting character who uses a mock Saturn Control Pad to control the protagonist.
You’re Under Arrest	S01E48	1997-09-06	In the episode "The End of Summer", a Sega Saturn can be seen being repaired.
Connections3	"A Special Place"	1997-12-30	Dennou Senki Net Merc is demonstrated as an example of new and evolving technology.
Oha Suta		1998-11-06	Hidekazu Yukawa appeared on the show to promote the launch of the Dreamcast in the Japan.
Big Wolf on Campus	S01E06	1999-05-14	In the episode "The Pleasantville Strangler", an arcade cabinet of Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder can be seen.
	S02E03	2000-04-1	In the episode "Commie Dawkins", Tommy mentions that his favorite game as a child was Frogger.
Cardcaptor Sakura	S03E01	1999-09-07	In the episode "Sakura and the Mysterious Transfer Student", Kero is shown playing a Puyo Puyo-type game on a Sega Saturn.
The Norm Show	S02Exx	1999-xx-xx	In an unknown episode of Season 2, Norm's boss finds out that he bought a handheld game with money taken from the office - only for the "game" to be revealed as a VMU.
Fun House	S11Exx	1999-10-xx	In the final series, one of the prizes a contestant can win is a Dreamcast with Sonic Adventure.
Rap City	SxxExx	1999-xx-xx	After Project Pat finished a freestyle in The Booth, he talks with the show's host, seen playing a football game on a Sega Dreamcast.
The Rosie O'Donnell Show	S04E69	1999-12-02	Sonic the Hedgehog makes an appearance to promote the recent release of the Sega Dreamcast in North America, with every audience member receiving a two-game bundle.
The Simpsons	S11E17	2000-03-19	In the episode "Bart to the Future", future versions of Homer and Marge are seen "eating" virtual fudge from a device vaguely resembling a Sega Master System.
The Sopranos	S02E10	2000-03-19	In the episode "Bust Out", a character can be seen playing Flag to Flag.
South Park	S04E01	2000-04-05	In the episode "The Tooth Fairy's Tats 2000", Cartman discovers the Tooth Fairy is paying a premium price for his lost teeth, he and the boys seize the opportunity to make some cash - with Cartman's ultimate goal being to purchase a Dreamcast.
The King of Queens	S02E21	2000-04-17	In the episode "Big Dougie", a character is seen playing Virtua Fighter.
	S05E05	2002-10-02	In the episode "Mammary Lane", an After Burner arcade cabinet can be seen.
	S07E16	2005-03-16	In the episode "Black List", a Sega Saturn kiosk can be seen.
Mission Hill	S01E05	2000-06-25	In the episode "Andy and Kevin Make a Friend (or One Bang for Two Brothers)", Jim and George are seen playing a game with a pair of Dreamcast Controllers.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation	S01E01	2000-10-06	In the episode "Pilot", a character mentions NFL 2K on the Dreamcast being his favourite game.
Malcolm in the Middle	S02E01	2000-11-05	In the episode "Traffic Jam (Part 2)", Dewey is playing a Dreamcast with a group of other people.
	S02E04	2000-11-15	In the episode "Dinner Out", Malcolm asks Stevie if owns any violent games for his Sega Saturn. Stevie then says he owns a fictional Saturn game called Fishing for Fishes, where a fish can drown.
	S02E08	2000-11-29	In the episode "Therapy", a Dreamcast box can be seen.
Will & Grace	S03E10	2000-12-14	In the episode "Three's a Crowd, Six is a Freak Show", a stack of Dreamcasts can be seen in a toy store.
MTV Cribs		2001	In one episode, American rapper and producer Redman shows off his house. Early into the tour, Redman shows off his video games, including a Dreamcast.
		200x	In one episode, American hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan shows off one of their houses, where they are seen playing both NBA 2K and Dead or Alive 2 on a Dreamcast.
		200x	In one episode, American professional basketball player Gary Payton shows off his house, where a South Park pinball cabinet makes an appearance.
Haunting! Ad Town Heaven		2001-02-24	A journalist visits Sega to see an update on the development of Virtua Fighter 4.
My Wife and Kids	Various	2001	A Dreamcast can be seen played by Michael and Junior in various episodes. The console was replaced with a PlayStation 2 in later episodes.
Arcade Gamer Fubuki	S01E01	2002-02-25	In the episode "1st Stage: Fubuki's Explosive Debut", the characters are seen playing Fantasy Zone.
	S01E03	2002-08-25	In the episode "3rd Stage: Final Battle! Dad's the overlord!?", the characters are seen playing Virtua Fighter 4 and Fighting Vipers 2.
The Shield	S01E01	2002-03-12	In the episode "Pilot", a character can bee seen playing Crazy Taxi.
Totally Spies!	S01E26	2002-06-15	In the episode "Man or Machine", a pink Sega Saturn can be seen.
Yu-Gi-Oh!	S03E32	2002-10-15	The Enemy Controller card features three diagonally-oriented buttons in a similar manner to the Mega Drive Control Pad, and boasts a vaguely Dreamcast Controller-esque shell and connector design.
	S03E39	2002-12-10	Enemy Controller makes an additional appearance seven episodes later.
Genshiken	SxxExx	2004	The PlayStation 2 port of Puyo Puyo Fever serves as an important plot point throughout the anime, used by Kasukabe in an attempt to gain Kousaka's attention.
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius	S01E13B	2003-02-17	The titlecard for the episode "Ultra Sheen" uses the Sega logo font.
Chappelle's Show	S01E06	2003-02-26	In the skit "The Mad Real World", a South Park pinball table makes an appearance.
Air Master	S01E01	2003-04-02	In the episode "Fly! Air Masters", Michiru and Yuu are playing Virtua Fighter using Pai and Sarah respectively, with Yuu imitating Sarah’s win pose after defeating Michiru.
	S01E17	2003-07-23	In the episode "Gather! Street Fighters", Maki is challenged by another player who wears the same gear as Akira from Virtua Fighter.
	S01E18	2003-07-30	In the episode "Cosplay! Komada Shigeo", the details of Maki's previous fight with Virtua Fighter's Akira is explained, specifying that he used 66P into the Dragon Lance Combo to achieve the knockout blow.
2003 Kids' Choice Awards		2003-04-12	The introduction of Nickelodeon's 2003 Kids' Choice Awards features an allusion to Zaxxon as one of its many callbacks to classic video gaming.
Futurama	S04E17	2003-07-13	In the episode "Spanish Fry", Professor Farnsworth exclaims to Fry, "What in Sega Genesis happened to you?"
GameCenter CX	Various	2003-11-04	The show uses a number of licensed tracks from the 2001 Dreamcast game Headhunter as part of its official soundtrack.
Joan of Arcadia	S01E20	2004-04-30	In the episode "Anonymous", Friedman is seen playing The House of the Dead.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit	S06E12	2005-01-18	In the episode "Identity", a Viper Night Drivin' pinball table makes an appearance, but disguised as the fictional Muerte & Destruction.
Cold Case	S02E16	2005-03-13	In the episode "Revenge", a character mentions owning a Sega.
Doraemon	S01E02	2005-04-15	The episode "The Time Machine is Lost!!" features an appearance from a fictional game console, a design which combines a Model 1 Mega Drive with an NES.
I Married a Princess	S01E03	2005-04-xx	In the episode "Malibu Charity Bash", a Starship Troopers pinball table makes an appearance.
Mad TV	S11E02	2005-09-24	In the Tank Arcade sketch of "Episode 2", a Frogger cabinet makes an appearance in an arcade.
Dinosaur King	S01E06	2007-03-04	In the episode "Don't Mess with Maiasaura/Mother is Stronger! Maiasaura", a Dreamcast alongside Pro Yakyuu Team o Tsukurou! and Sega Rally 2 can be seen.
Lucky Star	S01E03	2007-04-22	In the episode "Various People", two characters play Virtua Fighter 4 on a PlayStation 2.
The Culture Show	S06E02	2007-05-12	Charlie Brooker compares the dancers to "gay Virtua Fighter."
Arthur	S11E137	2007-06-25	In the episode "Arthur Sells Out", the characters are seen playing on a Dreamcast.
Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei	S01E07	2007-08-11	In the episode "Confessions of a Pen Name", Zakuro Chinmyoji and Zakuro Taisen are puns of Sakura Shinguji and Sakura Wars.
Bamboo Blade	S01E16	2008-01-23	In the episode "Kirino's Absence and the Preliminary Tournament", a Sega Saturn can be seen.
Vecinos	S03E02	2008-01-27	In the episode "A New Administrator", a character is seen playing a Dreamcast.
Hayate the Combat Butler	S01E44	2008-02-03	In the episode "Mystery Behind the 120% Acceptance Rate (Temp.)", Kohan Li from Sakura Wars is a featured character.
Penguin Musume	S01E20	2008-11-01	The episode "Sakura in Trouble!?" is pronounced "Sakura Taihen!?", a direct reference to Sakura Wars.
Gavin & Stacey	S02E08	2008-12-24	In the episode "The Christmas Announcement", a kid asks Santa for the latest Xbox, to which Santa replies he may get a Mega Drive instead.
Skins	S03E07	2009-03-05	In the episode "JJ", Emily Fitch is seen wearing a Virtua Fighter shirt.
Gintama	S03E17	2008-07-24	Gintoki and Zura are turned into old men, and lament over how video game consoles have changed over the years, with Gintoki developing a running joke where he says, "In the end, you played the Mega Drive too."
	S04E17	2009-07-23	In the episode "Smooth Polygons Smooth Men's Hearts Too", the robot Tama is infected with a virus, and changes her appearance to that of older video game characters numerous times. One of her transformations is a polygonal, Virtua Fighter-esque design.
Midnight Diner	S01E07	2009-11-20	In the episode "Tamago Sando", a character is seen holding a Dreamcast controller while soundbits from Crazy Taxi can be heard in the background.
Durarara!!	S01E22	2010-06-11	In the episode "Declaration of Disbandment", Celty and Shinra are seen playing a Sega Saturn (equipped with a Extended RAM Cartridge) alongside the jewel cases for NiGHTS into Dreams and a second game.
Weeds	S06E02	2010-08-23	In the episode "Felling and Swamping", a Madworld poster can be seen.
Regular Show	"Death Punchies"	2010-09-27	Protagonists Mordecai and Rigby own a Sega Master System which they play regularly. Other than being mirrored horizontally, its appearance is incredibly faithful to its real-life counterpart. Series co-creator J.G. Quintel was interviewed as saying that his family was the only one he knew growing up who owned a Master System. Additionally, when the show makes official convention appearances, a Master System is often brought along as a prop frequently associated with the pair.
	"Rage Against the TV"	2011-02-014	After their old television breaks down, Mordecai and Rigby go looking for another TV to beat a seemingly impossible boss on a video game. The boss, named The Hammer, is a glowing blue character with a video game console in his chest, game controllers for arms, and cables for legs; specifically, the console is a Master System, with design styling taken from the more-compact Master System 2.
Squid Girl		2010-10-05	The anime Squid Girl recreated one of the Mega Drive's original Japanese announcement brochures to commemorate the real-life creation of the custom white Mega Drive system featured in the show.
	S01E04	2010-10-26	In the episode "Wait a Squid, Aren't You On My Side?", Squid Girl is seen playing Columns.
	S01E10	2010-12-07	In the episode "How Much is That Squiddy in the Window?", Squid Girl is seen playing Streets of Rage 2.
	S01E12	2010-12-21	In the episode "You're Phonier than an 11-Tentacled Squid!", Squid Girl is seen playing Advanced Daisenryaku.
	S02E04	2011-10-18	In the episode "Squidn't That English?!; Ink You Can Stop It?!; Get My Drift?!", Squid Girl and Eiko Aizawa are seen playing Virtua Fighter on a white Model 1 Mega Drive and Super 32X.
	S02E07	2011-11-22	In the episode "Ink That Amnesia?!", a game heavily-reminiscent of Golden Axe can be seen.
	S02E08	2011-11-29	In the episode "Watch My Shell While I'm Out?!", Squid Girl is seen playing Bonanza Bros.. Later on, a game heavily-reminiscent of Nobunaga no Yabou: Bushou Fuuunroku can be seen.
	S02E12	2011-12-27	In the episode "Ink That A Festival?!", a game heavily-reminiscent of Shining in the Darkness can be seen.
The Inbetweeners	S03E05	2010-10-11	In the episode "Home Alone", Will and Simon are seen playing Virtua Tennis 2009.
Kendra	S03E02	2010-11-14	In the episode "Let The Games Begin", Kendra goes to an arcade to buy an arcade cabinet for her boyfriend; where Crazy Taxi, Sega Rally Championship and Zaxxon can be seen. The store manager recommends she buys Virtua Fighter.
The World God Only Knows	S01E12	2010-12-22	Protagonist Keima Katsuragi is shown to have an abundance of video game systems in his room, including a Saga Saturn and Creamcast. A Mega Five is also mentioned.
America's Greatest Otaku	S01E03	2011-03-10	In the episode "Otaku Heat", Stephan and Sully visit GameWorks Tempe and speak with Mike Means of Sega Entertainment U.S.A. about the venue's operations.
Auction Hunters	S13E02	2011-04-26	In the episode "Labor of Love", a number of pinball tables appear in the back of a dealer's shop, including a South Park machine.
Honto ni Atta! Reibai Sensei	S01E06	2011-05-16	In the sixth episode, a character mentions that her Game Gear became a Nomad.
American Pickers	S04E04	2011-07-11	In the episode "The Pick, The Pawn, And The Polish", the Pickers stop by Smitty’s Big Barn Antiques in Mayer, Arizona and find a working Mad Money Star slot machine.
Ben-To	S01E01	2011-10-09	Protagonist Yo Sato is a lifelong Sega fan and a reocurring plot point is seeing him play Virtua Fighter 2 on his Sega Saturn.
	S01E03	2011-10-23	You Satou talks about how he admired Shinjuku Jacky and BunBunMaru, two real-life Virtua Fighter players who began playing on Virtua Fighter 2.
	S01E04	2011-10-30	In the episode "Ginger Fried Pork Bento 852kcal", Sato's cousin Ayame Shaga comes to visit him where a Fantasy Zone poster can be seen on his wall. Later, she goes through his Sega Saturn collection and it is revealed Sato owns Virtual-On and Space Harrier.
	S01E05	2011-11-06	In the episode "Fish Soup with Hokkaido Salmon 326kcal", posters of various Sega games can be seen, including Border Break.
	S01E08	2011-11-27	In the episode "Jumbo Garlic Chive Hamburger Steak Bento 765kcal", after Sen loses a Virtua Fighter 2 tournament at school and out of frustation throws Sato's Sega Saturn out of the window. Sato jumps outside to save his Sega Saturn, and while he is successful, ends up injured and in the hospital.
	S01E09	2011-12-04	In the episode "Western and Japanese Food Mix 2910kcal and Warm Porridge Bento 340kcal", the characters are once again seen playing Virtua Fighter 2 on Sato's Sega Saturn.
30 Rock	S06E09	2012-02-23	In the episode "Leap Day", a Star Wars Trilogy pinball table makes an appearance.
	S06E22	2012-05-17	In the episode "What Will Happen to the Gang Next Year?", a character mentions having played "Avery Jessup in Kidnapped By Danger, now available on Sega Genesis."
Świat według Kiepskich	381	2012-03-14	The protagonist receives a game system named Plajtajszyn (named similarly to the PlayStation) which looks like a Japanese Mega Drive.
Sonic Drive-In advert	"OutRun"	2012-05-07	A commercial for Sonic Drive-In is heavily-inspired by OutRun, even using some of the original game's HUD graphics.
Supernatural	S08E06	2012-11-07	In the episode "Southern Comfort", a character mentions he had a happy childhood due to owning a Mega Drive.
The League	S04E06	2012-11-15	In the episode "The Tailgate", a character buys John Madden Football for his Mega Drive but believes the game to be named after Joel Madden, the singer from Good Charlotte.
Peep Show	S08E05	2012-12-23	In the episode "Chairman Mark," two characters can be seen playing Street Fighter II': Special Champion Edition.
Inferno Cop	S01E05	2013-01-21	In the episode "The Apocalyptic World," a "Data Files" segment on Mecha Cop describes him as being constructed with the CPU of a used Sega Saturn. Additionally, a later episode mentions the Dreamcast.
Holliston	S02E11	2013-08-06	In the episode "Farm Festival", Sid Haig is shown heckling two aspiring horror directors, to which they respond by mocking him appearing the poorly received movie adaptation of The House of the Dead 2.
Dads	S01E01	2013-09-17	In the episode "Pilot," a Dreamcast can be seen.
Storage Wars: Texas	S03E27	2014-01-07	In the episode "For the Benefit of Mr. Charles", a Dreamcast is found inside a storage locker.
Steven Universe	S01E11	2014-02-17	In the episode "Arcade Mania", a character plays Streets of Rage parody game called Teens of Rage.
	S01E12	2014-02-24	In the episode "Giant Woman", a Mega Drive can be seen.
Super Sonico	S01E09	2014-03-03	In the episode "Sonico's Longest Day", a character is shown playing on a Sega Saturn.
Moone Boy	S02E04	2014-03-10	In the episode "Hand Ball", the protagonist wants to own a Mega Drive after seeing an advert for one.
The Goldbergs	S01S21	2014-04-29	In the episode "The Age of Darkness," a character can be seen playing Zaxxon at an arcade.
Nanana's Buried Treasure	S01E05	2014-05-08	In the episode "Mission: Impossible", the characters are seen playing Virtua Fighter 5 on a PlayStation 3.
Pawn Stars	S10E15	2014-09-18	In the episode "Pinball Punch", a Twister pinball table makes an appearance.
Bob's Burgers	S05E09	2015-01-11	In the episode "Speakeasy Rider", a character says, "But remember how good I was at that motorcycle arcade game?"
MythBusters	S2015E04	2015-01-31	In the episode "Video Game Special", footage of the Wilderness stage from the Mega Drive port of Golden Axe (played on Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection) is used as an example of a retro video game.
Weather Underground	S01E01	2015-08-24	A pin from a Twister pinball table appears one of the set's recurring decorations.
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend		201x	During a performance of the song "Ping Pong Girl", one of the mentioned topics is "Sega!" (sung like the Sega Scream).
Assassination Classroom	S02E01	2016-01-07	Karma Akabane threatens to expose the Summer Festival worker for ripping people off if he doesn't give him the game console, which is the biggest prize. The game console itself is a Wii-like device that has Sega Saturn aesthetics, called the GAES Jupiter.
Letterkenny	S01E01	2016-02-07	In the episode "Ain't No Reason to Get Excited", a character does the Sega Scream while on Crystal Meth.
	S03E01	2017-07-01	In the episode "Sled Shack", Stewart mentions he stole his grandma's TV to play Ecco the Dolphin on his Mega CD.
Adventure Time	S07E25	2016-03-12	In the episode "Flute Spell," the characters play a game called Age of Grinders, which is a spoof of Phantasy Star IV.
Yo-kai Watch	S02E43	2016-05-06	In the episode "Start Your Engines! The Yo-1 Grand Prix!," a character takes on a polygonal appearance similar to Virtua Fighter's Akira.
Narcos	S02E02	2016-09-02	In the episode "Cambalache", characters can be seen playing Streets of Rage.
Black Mirror	S03E04	2016-10-21	In the episode "San Junipero", a character is seen playing The House of the Dead 2.
	S05E01	2019-06-05	In the episode "Striking Vipers", the characters play a game called Striking Vipers (a spoof of Fighting Vipers) by a company called SEEK (a combination of Sega and SNK). At the end of the episode, the Striking Vipers logo can be seen, which is another homage to Fighting Vipers.
Sneaky Pete	S01E07	2017-01-13	In the episode "Lieutenant Bernhardt", a character declares the Sega Saturn to be the best console of all time.
Voltron: Legendary Defender	S02E7	2017-01-20	The episode "Space Mall" features an appearance from a fictional game console called the Mercury Gameflux II, a reference in name to the Saturn and in appearance to the Dreamcast. When it is later being played, the Phantasy Star-like game Killbot Phantasm I is shown.
Gamers!	S01E01	2017-07-13	The opening is a montage of classic video games, including The House of the Dead.
	S01E01	2017-07-13	In the episode "Keita Amano and Chapters of the Chosen", a copy of Yakuza 0 can be seen.
	S01E02	2017-07-20	In the episode "Tasuku Uehara and New Game +", the characters play Persona 4 Arena Ultimax.
American Dad!	S13E02	2018-02-12	In the episode "Paranoid Frandroid", a game based on The House of the Dead III can be seen at the arcade.
	S15E14	2020-07-27	In the episode "First, Do No Farm", Stan is seen playing Daytona USA.
Pop Team Epic	S01E12	2018-03-25	The episode "The Age of Pop Team Epic" begins with a direct parody of the infamous wireframe introduction sequence from Death Crimson, and is credited for increasing awareness of the game's existence.
	S02E08	2022-11-20	In the episode "Pop Team Epic Battle Royale", a character is shown cleaning a game for their Mega Drive with the Mega CD and Sega 32x add ons.
Nate is Late	S01E36	2018-04-19	In the episode "The Video Game", an action figure of Ulala from Space Channel 5 can be seen.
Blindspot	S03E23	2018-05-11	In the episode "Defection", Patterson sees someone blow on a wire to make it work and she remarks "this isn't a Sega Genesis."
Citrus	S01Exx	2018-xx-xx	In one episode, two characters play The House of the Dead 4 in an arcade which also houses the fictional game The Hands of the Dead VI.
Hi Score Girl	S01E02	2018-07-21	In the episode "Round 2", Haruno buys Altered Beast for his PC Engine. Later on, Ono is seen playing Space Harrier.
	S01E03	2018-07-28	In the episode "Round 3", Haruo is shown reminiscing about Golden Axe.
	S01E04	2018-08-04	In the episode "Round 4", Haruo is shown playing Virtua Fighter.
	S01E08	2018-09-01	In the episode "Round 8", the Opa-Opa from Fantasy Zone makes a cameo.
	S01E10	2018-09-15	In the episode "Round 10", Protagonist Haruo buys a Sega Saturn and a number of games early into the anime, which is shown and played as a recurring plot point.
	S01E11	2018-09-22	In the episode "Round 11", the two female leads play Virtua Cop together. Later on, Ono is seen playing OutRun.
	S01E12	2018-09-29	In the episode "Round 12", Haruo shows off his Sega Saturn collection which includes D, Daytona USA and Virtua Fighter.
	S01E13	2019-10-05	In the episode "Round 13", Ono recieves her first video game system: a Game Gear with Fatal Fury Special, Samurai Showdown, Puyo Puyo and Space Harrier. Later, she plays Mortal Kombat on it.
	S01E15	2019-10-19	In the episode "Round 15", a sign for the Sega Titan Video can be seen.
	S02E02	2019-11-02	In the episode "Round 17", the two female leads are fighting over the protagonist and settle their differences by playing Virtua Fighter 2 on Haruo's Sega Saturn.
	S02E03	2019-11-09	In the episode "Round 18", Fighting Vipers has become the latest craze at the arcade and is shown being played.
	S02E04	2019-11-16	In the episode "Round 19", Haruo turns on his Sega Saturn to play Panzer Dragoon II Zwei.
	S02E05	2019-11-23	In the episode "Round 20", a scene in the second season depicts Sonic the Fighters running on a Megalo 50 as one of the many arcade games visible in the background.
	S02E07	2019-12-07	In the episode "Round 22", Haruo and Ono play Last Bronx and Die Hard Arcade.
	S02E09	2019-12-21	In the episode "Round 24", the protagonists of Hang-On and Space Harrier can be seen.
Dead Pixels	S01E01	2019-03-28	In the episode "Bears", a character mentions the game OutRun.
	S01E02	2019-04-04	In the episode "Tanadaal", a character mentions the game Shogun: Total War.
Amphibia	S01E01	2019-06-17	In the episode "Best Fronds", a Dreamcast and Crazy Taxi are seen under the counter in a thrift store.
	S01E20	2019-07-18	In the episode "Reunion", a game heavily-reminiscent of Virtual-On can be seen.
	S03E04	2021-10-23	In the episode "Fight at the Museum", NiGHTS into Dreams... and a 3D Control Pad can be seen.
The Blacklist	S07E04	2019-10-25	In the episode "Kuwait," an Arcade Racer is seen inside of a video game store.
Family Guy	S18E06	2019-11-10	In the episode "Peter & Lois Wedding," Peter asks Lois what the Mortal Kombat blood code is.
The Chase: Celebrity Special	Coronation Street Special (S10E04)	2020	Jack P. Shepherd (who plays David Platt in Coronation Street) is asked the question: In the 1990s, which of these used the advertising slogan 'The more you play with it, the harder it gets'? A) Sega B) Play-Doh C) Twister He (incorrectly) answers Twister, while the Chaser chooses Sega. This is referring to a specific advertisement in UK magazine comic Viz which made its rounds on the internet in the 2000s. This was a one-off comedic advert, not a nationwide advertising slogan.
Shell advert	"Mfon's Driving Change"	2020	A Sega Master System II is implied as one of the inspirations behind Mfon's passion for engineering, and a reason he began working for Shell.
Bull	S04E11	2020-01-06	In the episode "Look Back in Anger", a character mentions he enjoyed going to his friends house as a kid because his friend had a Sega.
Dropkick on My Devil!	S02E03	2020-04-20	In the self-titled episode "Episode 3", a character buys The Punisher on the Mega Drive.
Rick & Morty	S04E09	2020-05-04	In the episode "Childrick of Mort", Jerry asks if Rick's clay people have a Dreamcast.
Solar Opposites	S01E01	2020-05-08	In the episode "The Matter Transfer Array", a character questions wherever another character prefers Nintendo or Sega.
	S03E11	2022-07-13	In the episode "The Fog of Pupa", a character mentions having found a Game Gear.
Fly Me to the Moon	S01E11	2020-12-12	In the episode "Friends", a characters video game console collection is shown which includes the Mega Drive, Sega 32x and Dreamcast. Later on, another character mentions the possibility of buying a SG-1000.
Firefly Lane	S01E07	2021-02-03	In the episode "Total Eclipse of the Hart", a Godzilla pinball table makes an appearance.
Vlad Love	S01E04	2021-02-14	In the episode "Salamander's Night", a Chun-Li cosplayer emulates moves from Virtua Fighter 2.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime	S02E11	2021-03-23	In the episode "Birth of a Demon Lord", a character performs a move from Virtua Fighter.
Shenmue the Animation	S01E02	2022-02-13	The episode "Daybreak" features appearances from numerous Sega arcade machines, such as Virtua Fighter (played on an Astro City), Space Harrier, Hang-On, and Fantasy Zone.
	S01E09	2022-04-03	The episode "Distinct" features cameos by figurines of Robo and Mobo (of the game Bonanza Bros.).
	S01E10	2022-04-10	The episode "Comeback" again features cameos by figurines of Robo and Mobo (of the game Bonanza Bros.), but this time in their proper colors.
Tokyo Vice	S01E02	2022-04-07	In the episode "Kishi Kaisei", a character is shown playing Virtua Cop.
Uncle from Another World	Season 1	2022-07-06	Anime where the protagonist's Uncle is a big Sega fan. The opening itself is a montage of Sega homages; including Shinrei Jusatsushi Taroumaru, NiGHTS into Dreams..., Guardian Heroes, a Sega Saturn commercial, Saint Sword, Nonomura Byouin no Hitobito, Golden Axe, Street Fighter Alpha 3, Sonic the Hedgehog, Digital Dance Mix Vol. 1 Namie Amuro, Street Fighter 2, Magic Knight Rayearth and Shinobi.
	Season 1	2022-07-06	The eyecatch pays homage to the title screen of Panzer Dragoon II Zwei.
	S01E02	2022-07-13	In the episode "Guardian Heroes Shoulda Been Number One!", the protagonist helps his Uncle buy a Sega Saturn with 20 games, including NiGHTS into Dreams... and Guardian Heroes. Later on, they are seen playing Guardian Heroes.
	S01E04	2022-07-27	In the episode "You Helped Me Through Tough Times", the protagonist's Uncle mentions Game Gear, Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole, Puyo Puyo Sun and Burning Rangers - while claiming that the latter is better played on the 3D Saturn controller.
	S01E05	2022-08-17	In the episode "That Reminds Me, I Almost Got Assassinated Once", Alien Soldier and Dynamite Headdy are mentioned. Later on, the "Rise From Your Grave" soundbit from Altered Beast can be heard on a character's phone.
	S01E06	2022-08-24	In the episode "So They Threw Me into the Basement of a Freak Show...", Mega Drive, Alien Storm and Pulseman are mentioned.
	S01E07	2022-08-31	In the episode "As You Can See, SEGA Games Are Very Helpful in Life!", the title screen of Revenge of Shinobi is parodied. Later on, the characters play Golden Axe on Mega Drive.
	S01E08	2022-11-24	In the episode "I Got Through it by Transforming into the Most Powerful Being I Know", the Uncle credits Shinrei Jusatsushi Taroumaru with teaching him life skills.
	S01E12	2022-12-22	In the episode "Names Are Important, That's What (He/She) Said", the Uncle mentions his favourite soundtrack to Sega games including Strikers 1945, Sonic the Hedgehog, NiGHTS into Dreams... and Dynamite Headdy.
	S01E13	2023-03-08	In the episode "Thanks to Everyone, Thank You", the series concludes with a shot of the Uncle's favourite games: a Sega Saturn with NiGHTS into Dreams... and Guardian Heroes and a Mega Drive with Golden Axe.
Love Live! Superstar!!	S02E07	2022-08-28	In the episode "UR Ren Hazuki", an assortment of video game consoles are shown, including the Sega Saturn, Dreamcast, Mega Drive, Mega CD, Sega 32x and Master System.
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law	S01E08	2022-10-06	In the episode "Ribbit and Rip It", a Frogger arcade cabinet can be seen.
Koala Man	S01E01	2023-01-09	In the episode "Bin Day", a Sega Saturn can be seen.
The Last of Us	S01E07	2023-02-26	In the episode "Left Behind", a character is seen playing Daytona USA in an arcade. Frogger and Zaxxon cabinets can also be seen.
Saturday Night Live	S48E14	2023-03-04	A character is seen playing Streets of Rage 2 on a Game Gear.
The Big Door Prize	S01E07	2023-04-26	In the episode "Giorgio", a Super Monaco GP arcade cabinet can be seen.{
The Chase	S16E53	2023-06-11	In the "Soccer Aid" episode, Last Bronx is the subject of a trivia question.
The Righteous Gemstones	S03E05	2023-07-09	In the episode "Interlude III", a character mentions he just got a Sega Saturn.
Gamera Rebirth	S01E01	2023-09-07	Deluxe OutRun cabinets are prominently featured in the first episode.
Alan Carr's Picture Slam	S01E01	2023-09-16	A contestant has difficulty identifying a Sega Mega Drive.
Fermat no Ryōri	S01E0x	2023-1x-xx	A CSD-G1M makes a recurring appearance in the background of a character's home.
Ted	S01E02	2024-01-11	In the episode "My Two Dads", Ted suggests buying a Sega Genesis. Cases for Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master, Streets of Rage 2 and Golden Axe II can be seen.
My Undead Yokai Girlfriend	S01E01	2024-03-22	In the first episode, a Mega Drive poster can be seen in the background.
X-Men '97	S01E04	2024-04-03	In the episode "Motendo / Lifedeath – Part 1", a Mega Drive can be seen.
Train to the End of the World	S01E07	2024-05-13	In the episode "A Zombie That Laughs Is No Zombie at All", characters are showing playing The House of the Dead on a Sega Saturn.
Like a Dragon: Yakuza	S01E0x	2024-10-24	In the episode "xxxxx", classic Sega arcade machines, merchandise, and other references make their expected appearances. Among these are Virtua Fighter, Virtua Fighter 2, Virtua Cop 2, and Daytona USA, among others.