Movie connections for
The Godfather (1972) More at IMDbPro »

Followed by

The Godfather: Part II (1974)
The Godfather: Part III (1990)

Version of

Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995)
 -  Jon Tenney says that people call him The Godfather because he looks like Al Pacino.
Sarkar (2005)

Edited into

"The Godfather: A Novel for Television" (1977)
 -  one of two films edited together for the miniseries
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 (1992) (V)
Visions of Light (1992)
The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002)

Spin off

The Godfather (1991) (VG)
The Godfather (2006) (VG)
The Godfather: Mob Wars (2006) (VG)
The Godfather: The Don's Edition (2007) (VG)

References

The Italian (1915)
Bronenosets Potyomkin (1925)
 -  Moe Green gets shot in the eye (like the woman in the Odessa step scene), Barzini falls down steps (just like the Odessa step scene), The use of intercutting with Corleone's child (also done in the Odessa step sequence)
The Bells of St. Mary's (1945)
 -  Michael and Kay see the movie at Radio City Music Hall, and Kay asks him if he could picture her as a nun
From Here to Eternity (1953)
Tôkyô monogatari (1953)
8½ (1963)
Carry on Cowboy (1966)
Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
 -  Sonny's death scene is a reference to the climax of this film.

Referenced in

The Godfather: Behind the Scenes (1971)
 -  behind-the-scenes
"The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour: (#3.1)" (1972)
 -  Larry Storch impersonates Marlon Brando as Don Corleone
"Sanford and Son: Sanford and Son and Sister Makes Three (#2.11)" (1972)
 -  Lamont mentions the film in a conversation.
"The Doris Day Show: Follow That Dog (#5.14)" (1973)
 -  Doris notes her situation is "just like The Godfather."
"Sanford and Son: The Big Party (#2.15)" (1973)
 -  Fred mentions the gangsters made them "an offer we can't refuse."
Black Caesar (1973)
 -  Cinema marquee when Tommy Gibbs walks down the street
La nuit américaine (1973)
Lady Ice (1973)
Milano trema - la polizia vuole giustizia (1973)
Don't Look Now (1973)
The Conversation (1974)
Lumet: Film Maker (1975)
 -  mentioned once
L'ultimo treno della notte (1975)
Video Vixens (1975)
 -  The title is mentioned.
"Saturday Night Live: Peter Boyle/Al Jarreau (#1.13)" (1976)
 -  Quoted during 'Dueling Brando's'
Rollerbabies (1976)
 -  The character Vito Corleone III and the line: "I just made him an offer that he couldn't refuse."
"Saturday Night Live: Karen Black/John Prine (#2.4)" (1976)
 -  Mentioned on Weekend Update
Corleone (1977)
 -  Copies certain acting styles and themes from the former
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Frank Sinatra (1977) (TV)
 -  referenced several time by people roasting Frank
Annie Hall (1977)
Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977)
 -  As Theresa is reading the book "The Godfather", Tony says he's seen the movie
The Goodbye Girl (1977)
 -  Elliot mentions Al Pacino in the movie.
Blue Heat (1978)
 -  The editor mentions the title.
The Executioner (1978)
Way Down Deep (1978)
 -  Theme song from The Godfather is played when a gangster shows up.
Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978)
A Wedding (1978)
"Saturday Night Live: Martin Sheen/David Bowie (#5.7)" (1979)
 -  Mentioned in Apocalypse Now sketch
Being There (1979)
Shou zhi ao chu (1980)
The Making of 'Superman: The Movie' (1980) (TV)
 -  mentioned once
The 52nd Annual Academy Awards (1980) (TV)
Le coup du parapluie (1980)
 -  At the end, Vittorio Caprioli says: "He made me an offer I couldn't refuse."
Raging Bull (1980)
History of the World: Part I (1981)
Student Bodies (1981)
 -  Scott says he got the idea to hide a condom behind the toilet from this movie
Le grand pardon (1982)
Richard Pryor Live on the Sunset Strip (1982)
Class of 1984 (1982)
 -  Stegman and his gang hold meetings with various delinquients in a scene that echoes the Corleone meetings at his daughter's wedding.
Dear Mr. Wonderful (1982)
 -  Karen Ludwig's character mentions "an offer you can't refuse"
They Call Me Bruce? (1982)
Panelkapcsolat (1982)
 -  theme song sung on camera
"Monaco Franze - Der ewige Stenz" (1983)
 -  music in connection with italian mafia in episode 3
Star 80 (1983)
 -  mentioned in a line of dialogue
Sixteen Candles (1984)
"The A-Team: Trouble on Wheels (#3.7)" (1984)
 -  As Crazy Willie Dino, Murdock does a Don Corleone impression
"Remington Steele: Cast in Steele (#3.9)" (1984)
 -  Steele references the cleared hospital floor in the episode to the same event in this movie.
From 'Star Wars' to 'Jedi': The Making of a Saga (1985) (V)
 -  The Godfather (Brando) is revealed to be a major influence on Jabba the Hutt
"Saturday Night Live: Mr. T and Hulk Hogan/The Commodores (#10.16)" (1985)
 -  Referenced in Billy Crystal's comedy film
Crimewave (1985)
Fletch (1985)
 -  In Sally A. Cavanaugh's house, Fletch identifies himself as Don Corleone, that he wants to retire so his sons Sonny and Micheal can take over.
Prizzi's Honor (1985)
Return to Oz (1985)
Memories of Videodisc (1986) (V)
F/X (1986)
Club Life (1986)
 -  Sissy mentions 'The Godfather'.
Aliens (1986)
A Fine Mess (1986)
"Saturday Night Live: Robin Williams/Paul Simon (#12.5)" (1986)
 -  Picture of Robert Duvall as Tom Hagen shown on Weekend Update
Nayakan (1987)
 -  The enemy gang members are killed while the hero is performing a religious ritual is adapted from the climax of Coppola's film
"Cheers: The Godfather: Part 3 (#5.22)" (1987)
 -  title reference
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
"Whose Line Is It Anyway?: (#1.2)" (1988)
 -  Referenced by name
Apartment Zero (1988)
 -  references in film theatre
"The Bold and the Beautiful: (#1.388)" (1988)
 -  Clarke: "What do you get when you cross the Godfather with a lawyer? An offer you can't understand."
Tezaab Is Acid (1988)
 -  "The Godfather Waltz" music used when Munna turns himself in (2:27)
"Growing Pains: Ben's First Kiss (#4.8)" (1988)
 -  Uncle Nunzio says he is going to play a "musical number [they] can't refuse."
Gorio en Tekla (1989)
 -  mentioned in the movie.
The Dream Team (1989)
Say Anything... (1989)
Field of Dreams (1989)
Speed Zone! (1989)
Do the Right Thing (1989)
Licence to Kill (1989)
 -  As Sanchez feeds Leiter to the shark, he says, "This is nothing personal. It's purely business."
Ghostbusters II (1989)
Batman (1989)
Cookie (1989)
"The Real Ghost Busters: Partners in Slime (#5.5)" (1989)
 -  The villian of the episode wants to become the 'Ghostfather'
"Star Trek: The Next Generation: Booby Trap (#3.6)" (1989)
 -  During LaForge's holo-date with Henshaw, the violinist plays the theme song.
The Godfather Family: A Look Inside (1990) (TV)
The Freshman (1990)
Miller's Crossing (1990)
Goodfellas (1990)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Catalina Caper (#3.4)" (1990)
 -  Crow: Should I go put a horse's head in my bed again?
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Robin Williams (1991) (V)
 -  referenced by Dennis Miller on Update
New Jack City (1991)
 -  Come on.
"The Golden Girls: There Goes the Bride: Part 1 (#6.16)" (1991)
 -  The film is mentioned by name.
Zong heng si hai (1991)
"Married with Children: The Godfather (#5.13)" (1991)
 -  title reference
"Law & Order: The Torrents of Greed: Part 1 (#1.15)" (1991)
 -  A man says he has seen "The Godfather movies, 1, 2, and 3"
"The Simpsons: Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? (#2.15)" (1991)
 -  "As far as I'm concerned, I have no brother!"
The Hard Way (1991)
Barton Fink (1991)
 -  The scene where Barton wakes up to Audrey's dead body is an homage to the "Horse Head Scene" in the Godfather
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991)
 -  as Francis' substitute film in early 70's
Point Break (1991)
 -  When Johnny & Angelo are staking out the bank, a man walks past and offers them oranges. This is a reference to The Godfather, as oranges are used in the Godfather Trilogy to show that something bad will happen. This is followed by Johnny hurting his knee and many people being shot. "Can't have you walking through those doors with your dick in your hand." is a reference to what Sonny says to Michael.
Hot Shots! (1991)
"Roseanne: Take My Bike, Please! (#4.2)" (1991)
 -  Roseanne remarks that putting Becky in charge while she and Dan work late, is like putting Fredo in charge of the Corleone family.
"Law & Order: Heaven (#2.10)" (1991)
 -  Paul references this film
The Last Boy Scout (1991)
 -  Joe tells Marcone not to be surprised if he wakes up next morning with a horse's head in his bed.
Alyas Ninong: Huling kilabot ng Tondo (1992)
 -  Mentioned in the movie.
Lat sau san taam (1992)
 -  In the film's opening, Tequila plays a tune as a newspaper montage catchs the viewer up on some of the story that takes place before the film, just like in The Godfather, after Michael Corleone performs the assasination in the resturaunt
Makamaka (1992) (VG)
 -  character name references
"Cheers: Bar Wars VI: This Time It's for Real (#10.23)" (1992)
 -  Frasier and Woody talk about the movie trilogy.
Kleine Haie (1992)
 -  Johannes acts out a Marlon Brando scene in Ingo's flat.
Raising Cain (1992)
"Full House: Come Fly with Me (#6.1)" (1992)
 -  Joey imitates Don Corleone and calls Danny "Michael."
Arizona Dream (1993)
 -  Vincent Gallo's character mimics lines from the movie as it is played in a scene.
Sauna (1992) (TV)
Trespass (1992)
Day of the Tentacle (1993) (VG)
 -  Don Corleone is mentioned in a conversation
Zwischen Kino und Konzert - Der Komponist Nino Rota (1993)
 -  Nino Rota's reuse of the theme from Fortunella discussed.
"Mr. Bean: Blind Date" (1993)
 -  Cilla says, "He might just make you an offer you can't refuse."
"Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: The Nagus (#1.10)" (1993)
 -  Godfather's opening scene is homaged during the meeting between Quark(like Corleone) and Nava(like Bonasera).
Indecent Proposal (1993)
A Bronx Tale (1993)
 -  has a lot of godfather refences
"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: All Guts, No Glory (#4.3)" (1993)
 -  The professor does a Marlon Brando impression from The Godfather
"NYPD Blue: NYPD Lou (#1.7)" (1993)
 -  The character "Sonny Corleone" is mentioned.
Carlito's Way (1993)
"The Day Today: Big Report (#1.2)" (1994)
 -  The actor Marlon Brando is being auctioned, some of his films are mentioned including this.
Jimmy Hollywood (1994)
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold (1994)
 -  Mitch & Glen Robbins sing the themesong in the mine, comparing theirselves to the Corleone Bros.
"The Critic: Uneasy Rider (#1.12)" (1994)
 -  a seal is trained to be a movie critic by watching the film
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Girls Town (#7.1)" (1994)
 -  Never once did you ask me to your house for coffee...
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Skydivers (#7.9)" (1994)
 -  Crow: The juxtaposition of scenes. This is just like the Godfather.
Léon (1994)
"Wings: The Waxman Cometh (#6.5)" (1994)
 -  One of the wax figures in Lowell's wax museum is of Don Corleone
"Matlock: The Scandal (#9.2)" (1994)
 -  Ben's friend, Billie Lewis, changes the channel while Ben is in the kitchen making popcorn and Ben has to reset the TV back to the channel that was showing 'The Godfather'.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Red Zone Cuba (#7.19)" (1994)
 -  Tom: "Now you're ready to rub out Sonny Corleone."
"Game-On: The Great Escape (#1.4)" (1995)
 -  Referenced by name
"Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man: In the Nam of the Father (#2.7)" (1995)
 -  The Kurtz-style character says "Senator Corleone, governor Corleone!", referencing Marlon Brando's role as Vito Corleone in "The Godfather".
To Die For (1995)
"The Nanny: Fran Gets Mugged (#2.26)" (1995)
 -  Fran refers to a bottle of champagne as Dom Corleone.
Dead Man (1995)
Congo (1995)
Nine Months (1995)
Get Shorty (1995)
 -  Chili Palmer: I'm gonna take a gun, I'm gonna put it to his head, and say, "sign the fucking papers, Martin, or you're dead." That's it.
Two Much (1995)
"The Nanny: An Offer She Can't Refuse (#3.13)" (1995)
 -  Tony mimics Vito Corleone; and Fran ends up in bed with a horse.
The Journeyman Project 2: Buried in Time (1995) (VG)
Sabrina (1995)
Escape from It's a Wonderful Life (1996) (TV)
 -  Movie and horse head mentioned when talking about animals in gangster movies.
Szelidek (1996) (TV)
Lögn (1996)
The Late Shift (1996) (TV)
"Ballykissangel: Missing You Already (#1.6)" (1996)
 -  Assumpta compares Brian to Don Corleone, but with less morality.
"The Nanny: Ship of Fran's (#3.26)" (1996)
 -  Fran mentions the movie by name.
Striptease (1996)
Fled (1996)
Michael Collins (1996)
Swingers (1996)
 -  When Trent walks into the casino, he talks about "pulling a Fredo". Referring to The Godfather when Moe Green tells Michael Corleone that Fredo was out of line for banging cocktail waitresses.
Bulletproof (1996)
 -  The first four words "I believe in America" are the same first four words as in "The Godfather". James Caan (Frank Colton) also played Sonny Corleone in the film.
"Melrose Place: Living with Disaster (#5.1)" (1996)
 -  When Sydney confronts Jane about the earth she found in her bed, she says: - Be glad it was not a horses head
"Freakazoid!: The Freakazoid (#2.2)" (1996)
 -  The beginning of the episode resembles the beginning of the film.
Thinner (1996)
"3rd Rock from the Sun: Dick the Vote (#2.6)" (1996)
 -  Several references to The Godfather when Harry is accused of being a Mafia boss
"EZ Streets: Pilot (#1.1)" (1996)
"NewsRadio: Movie Star (#3.8)" (1996)
 -  Matthew says he has seen this movie so many times he can't tell who plays who anymore
Pitch (1997)
 -  Kenny mentions the movie in relation to his and Spencer's own script.
Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit '97 (1997) (TV)
"Saturday Night Live: Rob Lowe/Spice Girls (#22.17)" (1997)
 -  Mentioned during the monologue
Valkanizater (1997)
 -  Poster on the wall
Career Girls (1997)
Hercules (1997)
Kiss Me, Guido (1997)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Jack Frost (#9.13)" (1997)
 -  Mike (as Don Corleone): "Someday, I'll return the favor."
"El garante" (1997)
 -  Sagasti imitates the godfather voice
Fainaru fantajî VII (1997) (VG)
Suicide Kings (1997)
The Don's Analyst (1997) (TV)
 -  mention by characters
"Mad About You: Coming Home (#6.1)" (1997)
 -  Paul makes a joke about Ira's gift.
Tinseltown (1997)
 -  One of Cliff's many impersonations is from The Godfather.
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Halloween (#2.6)" (1997)
 -  Referenced in the dialogue: "I feel quite moved to make you a deal you can't refuse."
Scream 2 (1997)
Italians in America (1998) (TV)
 -  Stills reference stereotyping
The Mighty (1998)
"Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Rumor Mill (#2.25)" (1998)
 -  Salem is turned into a mob boss and several references are made to The Godfather, including the line about "this, the day of my daughter's wedding."
Rane (1998)
Rounders (1998)
Celebrity (1998)
 -  Mantegna compares himself to Don Corleone.
Elizabeth (1998)
With Friends Like These... (1998)
Veranda för en tenor (1998)
Bombay Boys (1998)
 -  Mastana made reference to this movie
The Making of 'American Graffiti' (1998) (TV)
"Pinky and the Brain: Brainwashed: Part 3: Wash Harder (#4.5)" (1998)
 -  The line "I'm gonna make the world a fruit salad you can't refuse" said in the style of the famous line from this film.
Rushmore (1998)
"Stargate SG-1: Bane (#2.10)" (1998)
 -  Ally mentions the film when talking to Teal'c.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Quest of the Delta Knights (#10.13)" (1998)
 -  Crow:...where Sonny and the bridesmaid are, well...
Free Enterprise (1998)
Belly (1998)
 -  Hiding the pistol behind the toilet in the club.
Babe: Pig in the City (1998)
You've Got Mail (1998)
The Godson (1999)
"The Nanny: The In-Law Who Came Forever (#6.11)" (1999)
 -  Fran mentions the movie by name.
"The Sopranos: Pilot (#1.1)" (1999)
 -  Chris and Pussy discuss The Godfather
"The Sopranos: Denial, Anger, Acceptance (#1.3)" (1999)
 -  Brendan is shot in the eye as Moe Greene was
The Suburbans (1999)
"The Sopranos: Meadowlands (#1.4)" (1999)
 -  Uncle Junior tells a joke about "the Chinese godfather" who "makes an offer you can't understand."
"The Sopranos: College (#1.5)" (1999)
 -  Tony references the Godfather
"The Sopranos: Down Neck (#1.7)" (1999)
 -  AJ mentions it
"Sports Night: Sally (#1.16)" (1999)
 -  Jeremy compares his pending visit with Natalie's family to Pacino visiting Apollonia's family.
"The Sopranos: The Legend of Tennessee Moltisanti (#1.8)" (1999)
 -  the title is mentioned
"The Sopranos: Boca (#1.9)" (1999)
 -  "They made me an offer I couldn't refuse."
"The Sopranos: A Hit Is a Hit (#1.10)" (1999)
 -  Massive Genius says he saw it 200 times, Tony is asked if it's realistic
Road Kill (1999)
 -  A gangster asks the male lead to guess his favorite film. The male lead picks this one.
"The Sopranos: Nobody Knows Anything (#1.11)" (1999)
 -  Paulie's horn plays the theme
"3rd Rock from the Sun: Dick 'The Mouth' Solomon (#4.18)" (1999)
 -  Tommy(Gordon-Levitt) rented this film.
Never Been Kissed (1999)
Election (1999)
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Choices (#3.19)" (1999)
 -  Referenced in the dialogue: "I made him an offer he couldn't survive."
"Futurama: Hell Is Other Robots (#1.9)" (1999)
 -  The crew travel to Sicily 8, the mob planet and Fry recieves the kiss of death.
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)
The Virgin Suicides (1999)
An Invited Guest (1999)
Pirates of Silicon Valley (1999) (TV)
Dick (1999)
 -  Arlene running from Haldeman parallels final door-shutting
The Boondock Saints (1999)
 -  Connor says to Roc: As much as I love you're not exactly Don Corleone
Bowfinger (1999)
Mickey Blue Eyes (1999)
The Hurricane (1999)
A Slight Case of Murder (1999) (TV)
Double Jeopardy (1999)
H-E Double Hockey Sticks (1999) (TV)
"The West Wing: The Crackpots and These Women (#1.5)" (1999)
 -  Sam mentions The Godfather during a staff meeting.
"Hope Island: Batten Down the Hatches (#1.12)" (1999)
 -  Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone is the correct answer to a Trivial Pursuit question.
"Action: Strong Sexual Content (#1.7)" (1999)
 -  Peter calls Adam 'Fredo'
In the Shadow of Hollywood (2000)
"The Sopranos: Guy Walks Into a Psychiatrist's Office (#2.1)" (2000)
 -  Silvio does Al Pacino impression.
Boiler Room (2000)
"Heppoko jikken animêshon excel saga: Animation USA (#1.17)" (2000)
 -  One of the characters is called "Don Corleone"
Gun Shy (2000)
"The Sopranos: Commendatori (#2.4)" (2000)
 -  The duped DVD of the film fails to play at the Bada-Bing.
The Whole Nine Yards (2000)
"The Sopranos: D-Girl (#2.7)" (2000)
 -  Making script comparisans.
An Extremely Goofy Movie (2000) (V)
 -  The sign
Chump Change (2000)
 -  A script writer mentions he pitched "The Godfather" with another title and it was rejected by the studio.
Keeping the Faith (2000)
Return to Me (2000)
"The West Wing: Mandatory Minimums (#1.20)" (2000)
 -  Josh compares his conversation with Toby and Sam with a scene from the film.
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Yoko Factor (#4.20)" (2000)
 -  Buffy (to Forrest, regarding the Initiative): "What kind of family are you, the Corleones?"
"Twice in a Lifetime: The Trouble with Harry (#1.21)" (2000)
 -  Mr. Jones does a Vito Corleone impersonation.
Requiem for a Dream (2000)
 -  The scene of the dealer peeling an orange at the supermarket. In "The Godfather" the oranges appear before something tragic is about to happen.
"Family Guy: There's Something About Paulie (#2.16)" (2000)
 -  The Godfather character is spoofed, much of the episode is a parody of this film. Lois asks if Peter has seen the film.
Loser (2000)
"Even Stevens: Louis in the Middle (#1.6)" (2000)
 -  Louis impersinates Don Vito Corleone, quoting the line "I'll make you an offer you can't refuse." Title is spoken.
2 G's & a Key (2000) (V)
The Art of War (2000)
Bait (2000)
The Young and the Dead (2000)
Best in Show (2000)
Brother (2000)
The Contender (2000)
Under the Hood: Making 'Tucker' (2000) (V)
 -  mentioned once
2001: A Space Travesty (2000)
 -  music from 'The Godfather' is heard
Hitman: Codename 47 (2000) (VG)
"Saturday Night Live: Lucy Liu/Jay-Z (#26.8)" (2000)
 -  Quoted by Jimmy Fallon on Weekend Update
Inside the Labyrinth: The Making of 'The Silence of the Lambs' (2001) (V)
Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies (2001)
 -  The Godfather is mentioned by the narrator.
Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy (2001)
 -  Mentioned in article interview with Ron
"The Simpsons: HOM'R (#12.9)" (2001)
 -  Homer does an impression of the famous "I'll make you an offer you can't refuse" line.
"The X Files: Surekill (#8.8)" (2001)
 -  Referenced in dialogue
"The West Wing: The Leadership Breakfast (#2.11)" (2001)
 -  Leo and Ann are both described as "wartime Consigliares"
Perfume (2001)
Hannibal (2001)
These Old Broads (2001) (TV)
 -  a variation on the Godfather theme is played when entering a mob house
"The Sopranos: Proshai, Livushka (#3.2)" (2001)
 -  When Tony et al take the elevator down to the basement of the funeral home it is a l'homage to the a similar scene in The Godfather
Exit Wounds (2001)
"Ballykissangel: Paul Dooley Sleeps with the Fishes (#6.5)" (2001)
 -  Dermot knows the movie was the inspiration for the "sleeps with the fishes" prank by the two that left the saddle in place of a horse's head.
Shrek (2001)
Taking Flight: The Development of 'Superman' (2001) (V)
 -  obviously stunt casting of Brando and Mario Puzo inspired by the Godfather
The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)
Mulholland Dr. (2001)
Men Only (2001) (TV)
Swordfish (2001)
 -  Mentioned by Gabriel Shear in the beginning.
Bully (2001)
 -  Ali compares the hit man to something out of "The Godfather".
The Breed (2001)
Max Payne (2001) (VG)
 -  Vlad quotes The Godfather by saying "I'm going to make you an offer you can't refuse. I always wanted to say that!"
Going the Distance: Remembering 'Marathon Man' (2001) (V)
Training Day (2001)
Monas verden (2001)
Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature (2001) (TV)
 -  mentioned once
Serendipity (2001)
50 Years of NBC Late Night (2001) (TV)
Welcome to Death Row (2001) (V)
 -  film is referenced in film
Francis Coppola's Notebook (2001) (V)
 -  Documentary about the making of The Godfather.
Grand Theft Auto III (2001) (VG)
Bones (2001)
Spy Game (2001)
R2-D2: Beneath the Dome (2001) (TV)
Ocean's Eleven (2001)
"Alias: Mea Culpa (#1.9)" (2001)
 -  Alternate candidate than "His Girl Friday" for best film ever, suggested by Francie
Naked Movie (2002)
 -  Michael and Fredo Corleone mentioned
Empire (2002)
 -  Victor and Jimmy talk about the film and some of it's dialogue ca. 30 min. into the movie.
Stone Reader (2002)
"Undeclared: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs (#1.10)" (2002)
 -  Jimmy impersonates Don Vito Corleone.
"Gilmore Girls: It Should've Been Lorelai (#2.14)" (2002)
 -  Rory and Lorelai discuss the "leave the gun, take the cannollis" line.
Pipe Dream (2002)
New York at the Movies (2002) (TV)
"The Chronicle: A Snitch in Time (#1.22)" (2002)
 -  mentioned by name
Reflections of Evil (2002)
Reel Radicals: The Sixties Revolution in Film (2002) (TV)
"Gilmore Girls: There's the Rub (#2.16)" (2002)
 -  Lorelai calls Emily's limousine "The Luca Brasi-mobile."
"Smallville: Drone (#1.18)" (2002)
 -  Lana, Lex and Clark talk about references of the film
The Sum of All Fears (2002)
Shin jingi no hakaba (2002)
Road to Perdition (2002)
Robin Williams: Live on Broadway (2002) (TV)
Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
 -  Death of Dr. Evil's mother is identical to death of Apollonia
Little Green Bag (2002)
 -  Some Scenes are parodies of "The Godfather" Movies
Baadasssss Cinema (2002) (TV)
 -  mentioned once
Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven (2002) (VG)
Bollywood/Hollywood (2002)
 -  Rahul mentions The Godfather as his type of movie.
"Gilmore Girls: Haunted Leg (#3.2)" (2002)
 -  Lorelai mentions Clemenza (Richard S. Castellano)
The Transporter (2002)
 -  When Lai says "The information on that paper or your brains on the table," she references to Don Corleone's method of persuading Johnny's boss to let him go."
Swept Away (2002)
180°: Christopher Nolan Interviews Al Pacino (2002) (V)
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002) (VG)
 -  The line "Sleep with the fishes" is used.
Eddie Izzard: Circle (2002) (V)
 -  In Circle, Eddie Izzard makes fun of the horse's-head-in-the-bed scene from The Godfather.
'Serpico': From Real to Reel (2002) (V)
 -  mentioned once
Inside 'Serpico' (2002) (V)
 -  mentioned once
"Will & Grace: The Honeymoon's Over (#5.10)" (2002)
 -  Will mentions the movie
Analyze That (2002)
Gangs of New York (2002)
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003)
 -  It's getting mentioned.
"Gilmore Girls: I Solemnly Swear (#3.11)" (2003)
 -  Lorelai describes scenes from the film.
Tupac: Resurrection (2003)
 -  Godfather as in mafia figure is mentioned several times in film.
Old School (2003)
Crime Spree (2003)
 -  71 minutes into the movie Frankie Zammeti is likened to Vito Corleone ina telephone conversation
"Chappelle's Show: (#1.7)" (2003)
 -  Mooney references a scene from the film
The Movie Hero (2003)
 -  mentioned by lead actor Jeremy Sisto
"Children of Dune" (2003)
Dean Tavoularis, le magicien d'Hollywood (2003)
 -  Dean Tavoularis worked on it
"That '70s Show: Immigrant Song (#5.24)" (2003)
 -  Mentioned by Donna.
The Night We Called It a Day (2003)
"The Simpsons: Moe Baby Blues (#14.22)" (2003)
 -  Moe tells Maggie the story of The Godfather at bedtime.
La meglio gioventù (2003)
 -  characters repeatedly mimic Brando's Don Corleone
"Los Serrano: Me gusta cuando callas (#1.5)" (2003)
 -  The theme from Godfather is played during the bathroom scene in this episode.
Boom (2003/I)
 -  godfather theme played when main gangster is getting a back rub
Mystic River (2003)
"God, the Devil and Bob: Bob's Father (#1.11)" (2003)
 -  Conversation about Abe Vigoda
Narc: The Friedkin Connection (2003) (V)
Wasabi Tuna (2003)
 -  Dave quotes the "I'm doing you a favor" speech to get a woman into bed.
"Gilmore Girls: Ballrooms and Biscotti (#4.1)" (2003)
 -  Lorelai and Rory plan to watch the film.
Scarface: Creating (2003) (V)
"Angel: Conviction (#5.1)" (2003)
 -  Lorne: The part's yours. Yeah, I've got a whole freezer full of horses' heads downstairs.
Mou gaan dou II (2003)
 -  Scenes depicting the systematic killing of the family in a similar fashion to Michael Corleone's massacre of the heads of the Five Families in The Godfather.
"Gilmore Girls: Chicken or Beef? (#4.4)" (2003)
 -  Lorelai and Rory discuss scenes from the film.
"The West Wing: Constituency of One (#5.5)" (2003)
 -  C.J. comments about Josh "Hats of to the Jewish-Conecticut Corleone"; later Amy discusses with Josh and says: "Will I find a horse's head on my desk?"
"Gilmore Girls: The Festival of Living Art (#4.7)" (2003)
 -  Rory references Sonny's (James Caan) line, "Badda-bing, you blow their brains all over your nice Ivy League suit."
"That '70s Show: The Acid Queen (#6.4)" (2003)
 -  Kitty tells if James Caan from The Godfather would make her an offer, she couldn't say no.
Hell Bent for Whiskey (2004)
 -  Reference to Marlon Brando
Torque (2004)
 -  dialogue
"Law & Order: City Hall (#14.14)" (2004)
 -  Mentioned in dialogue.
Tricks of the Trade: Making 'Matchstick Men' (2004) (V)
 -  mentionned once
The 76th Annual Academy Awards (2004) (TV)
 -  Francis Coppola makes reference to film in co-presentation with daughter Sofia
"The Sopranos: Rat Pack (#5.2)" (2004)
 -  Carmela's film club mentions this film.
Terkel i knibe (2004)
 -  the horsehead in the bed
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
 -  The use of a boiling kettle sound effect as tension builds between characters is a reference to the approaching train sound effect between characters as tension builds.
"The Sopranos: The Test Dream (#5.11)" (2004)
 -  The scene where Tony goes into the bathroom at dinner is an homage to The Godfather
"Angel: Not Fade Away (#5.22)" (2004)
 -  Angel's plan to eliminate the Circle of the Black Thorn resembles the mass murders ordered by Michael in the film's climax
Saving 'Star Wars' (2004)
 -  Line from the film used
Shnat Effes (2004)
 -  DVD cover shown in the video store
"Top Gear: (2004-07-18)" (2004)
 -  James mentiones Don Corleone and a horse head in a bed.
'Hellboy': The Seeds of Creation (2004) (V)
 -  mentioned once
She Hate Me (2004)
 -  John Turturro impersonate's Marlon Brando as Don Corleone
The Reapers (2004)
 -  mentions in diologue
Mala uva (2004)
 -  The movie is mentioned in a conversation
Shark Tale (2004)
 -  "They gave us an offer we can't refuse".
"Dick and Dom in da Bungalow: (#4.1)" (2004)
 -  Mention of the horse head scene.
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy (2004) (TV)
 -  mentioned once
A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American Zoetrope (2004) (V)
 -  mentioned once
Kung fu (2004)
 -  The Beast says, "I will make you an offer you cannot refuse."
"Lost: Pilot: Part 1 (#1.1)" (2004)
 -  Locke does the orange peel trick that Don Corleone does
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Viva Las Vegas (#5.1)" (2004)
 -  When Greg removes the toilet lid at the crime scene and finds a duct tape, Grissom says: "Echoes of Michael Corleone", meaning that the murderer stole Michael's idea of hiding a gun in a public place.
Outing Riley (2004)
 -  Fredo Corleone mentioned
"Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service: The Boneyard (#2.5)" (2004)
 -  One of the Mafia personnel is called "Abe" by FBI after Abe Vigoda's character in Godfather. While observing "Abe" on surveillance cameras, Tony and FBI agent Charles act out a scene from The Godfather, between Tom Hagen (Robert Duvall) and Sal Tessio (Abe Vigoda).
The Incredibles (2004)
 -  Rick Dicker says he'll relocate Bob and his family "for old time's sake."
The Punisher (2004) (VG)
 -  Frank Castle makes the reference when he enters Ma's library.
"Las Vegas: Degas Away with It (#2.9)" (2004)
 -  Ed brings up "The Godfather" in a conversation, to which Mike says it's his favorite movie.
"Gilmore Girls: Emily Says Hello (#5.9)" (2004)
 -  Jackson speaks of threats from the film, specifically mentioning the fish on the doorstep, the horse head in the bed and "either his brains or his signature will be on the contract."
Made Men: The 'GoodFellas' Legacy (2004) (V)
 -  Film referenced.
"Stromberg: Diebstahl (#1.6)" (2004)
 -  Stromberg jokingly imitates Brando's voice and makes his customers an offer they can't refuse.
Making the Amazing (2004) (V)
 -  Referenced by Tobey Maguire
Scorsese on Scorsese (2004) (TV)
 -  mentioned once
"Saturday Night Live: Robert De Niro/Destiny's Child (#30.8)" (2004)
 -  Referenced in Undercover Gangster
"Top Gear: (2004-12-19)" (2004)
 -  Jeremy: "He's now sharing his bed at night with a horse's head"
Black Days (2005)
 -  The subway sound during Pope's beating is a direct homage to Michael's famous assasination in the Godfather.
Le cinéma passe à table (2005) (TV)
 -  This Movie is mentioned verbally briefly
Quality Indigo (2005)
 -  when Paice tells Harley he is closer to his 'enemy' God than he is to his friends.
Mercenaries (2005) (VG)
 -  The Russian Mafia leader, Sergei, wants the animal that Marlon Brando is holding in 'The Godfather'. But he goes nuts, and says that he wants a monkey.
Mi nismo andjeli 2 (2005)
 -  "I'll make him an offer he can't refuse" by Nikola
Film Geek (2005)
 -  movie in 'Scotty's Favorites' section
"Gilmore Girls: Pulp Friction (#5.17)" (2005)
 -  Lorelai mentions, in passing, Connie Corleone's wedding day
Alien Apocalypse (2005) (TV)
 -  When we are first in the Alien base, the first shot of the alien is a reference to the Godfather.
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
 -  The Baptism sequence was the model for the sequence in which Palpatine's declaration of Empire is intercut with Anakin slaughtering the Separatists.
The Honeymooners (2005)
 -  Ralph's line to Norton "Take the wife, leave the french toast!" is clearly a reference to Clemenza's "canoli" line.
Standing Still (2005/II)
 -  "That's an offer I can't refuse."
"Reno 911!: Cop School (#3.3)" (2005)
 -  "Corleone" is a name brought up by Junior when talking about Reese's nationality
Bowser Makes a Movie (2005)
 -  "What, are you gonna make me an offer I can't refuse?"
A Cock and Bull Story (2005)
 -  At the end, Steve and Rob discuss acting, and they talk about how Al Pacino acts in The Godfather
'Tommy Boy': Behind the Laughter (2005) (V)
 -  mentioned once
Mobsters and Mormons (2005)
 -  Carmine says, "Leave the gun, take the granola."
"Gilmore Girls: Fight Face (#6.2)" (2005)
 -  Luke mentions how Michael Corleone dealt with his brother-in-law.
"Gilmore Girls: Always a Godmother, Never a God (#6.4)" (2005)
 -  Brian quotes "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse"
Kinky Boots (2005)
 -  'The Don' T-shirt is written in the font used for this movie
"Weeds: The Godmother (#1.10)" (2005)
 -  Episode title and one of the ending scenes
On the One (2005)
 -  "When did this shit become The Godfather?"
Kids in America (2005)
 -  Holden mentions the film in one scene.
Sweet Land (2005)
 -  "It's not personal, it's just business." said
"Jeopardy!: (#22.34)" (2005)
 -  correct response in "Mob Hits" category
"Saturday Night Live: Lance Armstrong/Sheryl Crow (#31.4)" (2005)
 -  Referenced by Donald Trump
"Arrested Development: Notapusy (#3.4)" (2005)
 -  Gob places the handles of Michael's bike in his bed
50 Cent: Refuse 2 Die (2005) (V)
 -  50 idolizes characters from this movie
"Have I Got News for You: (#30.5)" (2005)
 -  Reference to the horse's head in the bed
"Gilmore Girls: He's Slippin' 'Em Bread... Dig? (#6.10)" (2005)
 -  Sookie tells her sous chef to "Godfather it up" after instructing him to add more garlic to the dish he is preparing.
Bullets Over Hollywood (2005) (TV)
 -  stills
"Las Vegas: Down and Dirty (#3.11)" (2005)
 -  The movie is mentioned in this episode.
Angel-A (2005)
 -  "I'll make him an offer he can't refuse."
"Top Gear: (2005-12-27)" (2005)
 -  Mentioned by Richard
"100 höjdare: Efterkrigstidens uslaste ögonblick (#3.4)" (2006)
 -  Mentioned by name
Gettin' It (2006)
 -  "I'm gonna make you an offer you can't resist."
Goldene Zeiten (2006)
 -  The character Harald Grabowski cites some lines from "The Godfather" to show that he is a real cineast
The DiCaprio Code (2006)
 -  Brando says "Here's an offer you can't refuse" during fight
"CSI: Miami: Fade Out (#4.14)" (2006)
 -  Patrick compares his script "The Clubland Murders" to it
"Top Gear: Winter Olympics" (2006)
 -  Theme music heard
Johnny Was (2006)
 -  "Nothing personal. Strictly business."
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Gone (#7.16)" (2006)
 -  A character from The Godfather (Luca Brasi) is mentioned in this episode
'Dog Day Afternoon': Casting the Controversy (2006) (V)
 -  mentioned once
Telling the Truth About Lies: The Making of 'All the President's Men' (2006) (V)
 -  mentioned once
"Howard Stern on Demand: Best of 03/06-03/10, 2006" (2006)
 -  Artie quotes the movie
Inside Man (2006)
 -  In Inside Man, one of the characters imitates Michael from The Godfather.
"The Sopranos: Mayham (#6.3)" (2006)
 -  Chris mentioned The Godfather
"Howard Stern on Demand: Andrew Dice Clay Fights with Benjy" (2006)
 -  Dice and Artie recite dialogue from the film
"Howard Stern on Demand: Degrading Henry" (2006)
 -  "Leave the dildo, take the cannolis"
Sweet Dreams (2006)
 -  Poster appears in film and mentioned as a favorite of bookie.
"The Sopranos: Mr. & Mrs. John Sacrimoni Request (#6.5)" (2006)
 -  Tony and Chris discuss The Godfather
The Godfather and the Mob (2006) (TV)
 -  Documentry on the Godfather film
Cocaine Cowboys (2006)
 -  Griselda Blanco was known as The Godmother and her son was named Michael Corleone
RV (2006)
"Gilmore Girls: Driving Miss Gilmore (#6.21)" (2006)
 -  Lorelai wonders if her parents had Clemenza hide a gun in the bathroom.
"Family Guy: Untitled Griffin Family History (#4.27)" (2006)
 -  Peter says he doesn't like the movie.
Clerks II (2006)
 -  "I hope your child is a masculine child" is a line spoken by Luca Brazzi in The Godfather.
"Howard Stern on Demand: Robert Duvall" (2006)
 -  Artie recites dialogue from the film
Look, Up in the Sky: The Amazing Story of Superman (2006) (TV)
 -  poster shown on screen when it's mentioned that Puzo was hired to pen Superman (1978) and during the talk about hiring Brando
Biyeolhan geori (2006)
 -  One of the characters mentions this movie when talking about his own movie.
"Friday Night with Jonathan Ross: (#10.12)" (2006)
 -  Jonathon talks about how he was scared of waking up with "Camilla's head in his bed", a reference to the horse head in the bed scene from this film.
Cinematographer Style (2006)
 -  Mentioned by Gordon Willis.
"Entourage: The Release (#3.8)" (2006)
 -  Ari references The Godfather
"Entourage: What About Bob? (#3.11)" (2006)
 -  When going in to Jimmy's Turtle says he feels like Sonny Corleone at the toll booth.
Sea of Fear (2006)
 -  "Shut up or you're swimming with the fishes."
"The Girls Next Door: Heavy Petting (#2.6)" (2006)
 -  a poster for the film can be seen on the wall of Kendra's bedroom
Children of Men (2006)
 -  The use of oranges to represent impending danger.
"The Girls Next Door: Sleepwear Optional (#2.7)" (2006)
 -  poster in Kendra's room
The Departed (2006)
 -  Billy Costigan mentions to the Providence Gangsters about delivering Cannolis, before beating them up in one scene.
The Velvet Mafia: Part 1 (2006) (V)
 -  boss says "I'm gonna make you an offer you can't refuse."
Perfect Day: The Millennium (2006) (TV)
 -  character re-enacts a scene from the film
"Weeds: Pittsburgh (#2.12)" (2006)
 -  "Keshisyan says goodbye"
The Rise of Two Legends (2006) (V)
 -  Laurence Fishburne mentions the film.
"Bones: The Woman in the Sand (#2.8)" (2006)
 -  Hodgins: Or a razor wire. Luca Brasi. Luca suffesrs a similar fate in the film.
"Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip: The Option Period (#1.9)" (2006)
 -  Jordan mentions the Tattaglia family during a conversation with Danny.
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman (2006) (V)
 -  mentioned once
"Friday Night with Jonathan Ross: (#11.12)" (2006)
 -  Compared to Lord of the Rings trilogy.
TKO (2007)
 -  "This isn't personal, just business."
Crossing Criminal Cultures (2007) (V)
 -  mentioned once
"Andy Barker, P.I.: Pilot (#1.1)" (2007)
 -  Simon suggest that the Russian gangsters are pretending to have guns, just like Michael did in The Godfather.
Parees (2007)
 -  Mentioned in a dialogue
"Saturday Night Live: Julia Louis-Dreyfus/Snow Patrol (#32.15)" (2007)
 -  Quoted during "La Rivista Della Televisione"
Kill Buljo: The Movie (2007)
 -  "He sleeps with the fishes."
What Love Is (2007)
 -  "You guys are like The Godfather"
"Gilmore Girls: Hay Bale Maze (#7.18)" (2007)
 -  Rory compares Taylor to Don Corleone.
"30 Rock: Cleveland (#1.20)" (2007)
 -  the end of the episode is a reference to the end of the Godfather when the door is closed on Diane Keaton
"The Sopranos: Remember When (#6.15)" (2007)
 -  the tomato plants in Tony's yard and several remarks that he makes in regards to them; "the trip to miami"; Doc Santoro receiving the Moe Greene special; and the final scene in which Junior Soprano pets the cat and stares off into space as the camera fades away
Brooklyn Rules (2007)
 -  Mentioned directly
Ocean's Thirteen (2007)
 -  Danny negotiates with Bank, saying "What I want, what's most important to me." These same lines were spoken by Al Pacino in The Godfather. Reuben wakes up in his home and says "I hear cars coming and going. I hear Linus crying. I think you should tell me what everyone seems to know." Similar lines were spoken by Marlon Brando in The Godfather.
"HBO First Look: The Making of 'Ocean's Thirteen' (#14.11)" (2007)
 -  mentioned once
D-I-M, Deus in Machina (2007)
 -  The hero, as he tries to convince his friend to help him quotes The Godfather "I make you an offer you can not refuse" (in German: "Ich mache Dir ein Angebot das Du nicht ablehnen kannst"
Tapping the Wire (2007) (TV)
 -  Mentioned by name
Indie Sex: Censored (2007) (TV)
 -  A brief mention
"Rescue Me: Balance (#4.6)" (2007)
 -  Tommy mentions The Godfather.
Rush Hour 3 (2007)
 -  The hospital sequence where they find out the Triad men are coming and they move her "father's" body.
War (2007)
 -  "They gave us an offer we can't refuse".
Ji yin jue ding wo ai ni (2007)
 -  A DVD of "The Godfather" lies on the floor.
"Kitchen Nightmares: Peter's (#1.1)" (2007)
 -  referenced in episode by name
"Tripping the Rift: To eBay or Not to eBay (#3.3)" (2007)
 -  Mentioned by Gus
Things We Lost in the Fire (2007)
 -  Mentioned in the dialogue about Brian's favorite movie
"Stous 31 dromous: (#1.2)" (2007)
 -  Poster on the wall
In Camera: The Naïve Visual Effects of 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' (2007) (V)
 -  the line "Leave the gun, take the cannolis" is said from the film
A Plumm Summer (2007)
 -  "make...an offer they can't refuse"
"Flikken Maastricht: Een oude man (#1.7)" (2007)
 -  Open reference by a character
Chinatown: Filming (2007) (V)
 -  mentioned once
"Grey's Anatomy: Physical Attraction... Chemical Reaction (#4.7)" (2007)
 -  Webber mentions the movie and quotes a scene
"EastEnders: (2007-11-27)" (2007)
 -  Kevin quotes "Leave the gun. Take the cannoli".
Futurama: Bender's Big Score (2007) (V)
 -  Poster saying: "A life in film: That horse's head from The Godfather"
All Along (2007)
 -  Dr. Thompsons horse is named Kartune after the horse in The Godfather
"Have I Got News for You: (#34.8)" (2007)
 -  Reference to Don Corleone
"Yallahrup Færgeby: Beskyttelsespara (#1.12)" (2007)
 -  Severed horse's head.
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-01-22)" (2008)
 -  Referenced during 'The Great American Culture Quiz' segment.
"The Apprentice: The Croc and the Rat (#7.5)" (2008)
 -  Vinny quotes a couple of lines and mentions the title
West of Brooklyn (2008)
 -  Dialogue reference
Taken (2008/I)
 -  "It wasn't personal. It was just business."
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood (2008) (TV)
 -  mentioned by John Landis in discussion of early 1930's gangster movies
"Neues aus der Anstalt: (#2.2)" (2008)
 -  Urban Priol re-enacts a scene from The Godfather to its theme
21 (2008)
 -  "They gave us an offer we can't refuse".
Hardcover (2008)
 -  Mentioned by Dominik
Les derniers révoltés d'Hollywood (2008)
 -  Dean Tavoularis's talking about the movie he worked in.
"The Office: Chair Model (#4.10)" (2008)
 -  Andy and Kevin arrange a meeting with what they call "the heads of the Five Families" of the office complex to discuss the parking situation.
"In Plain Sight: Pilot (#1.1)" (2008)
 -  Mann says "yes, Fredo" imitating an Italian accent to refer to the Mafia
The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn't (2008) (V)
 -  The 3 Godfather films are the subject of this documentary.
"The Middleman: The Pilot Episode Sanction (#1.1)" (2008)
 -  Finds DVD in Spanky's room, also is quoted by Spanky multiple times.
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-07-09)" (2008)
 -  Dennis Miller makes reference to this film.
"Generation Kill: Get Some (#1.1)" (2008)
 -  A senior officer repeatedly refers to himself as "The Godfather"
Boston Strangler: The Untold Story (2008) (V)
 -  "sleep with the fish" comment
The Art of War II: Betrayal (2008) (V)
 -  "Nothing personal." "Just business?"
Wild Child (2008)
 -  During the bath scene, one of the girls mentions that messing with Harriet is like 'messing with the mafia'. Poppy then says 'Yeah, and i'm the Godaughter' Which is a play of words on the title The Godfather, which is a famous movie about the Mafia.
Babylon A.D. (2008)
 -  Vin Diesel talks about "making an offer he can't refuse"
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-08-26)" (2008)
 -  This film is referenced by Dennis Miller in the 'Miller Time' segment.
"Chuck: Chuck Versus the First Date (#2.1)" (2008)
 -  Lester does an impression of Don Corleone.
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: For Warrick (#9.1)" (2008)
 -  A character quotes the line, "Leave the gun. Take the cannoli."
"Dancing with the Stars: (#8.7)" (2008)
 -  Mentioned by Sonia after she points out that the night has a theme of movies and musicals.
"Life on Mars: Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing in the Shadows? (#1.4)" (2008)
 -  Ray mentions it when telling Sam to leave Profaci alone
"The Mentalist: Red-Handed (#1.6)" (2008)
 -  Don Corleone is mentioned in one scene.
Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special (2008) (TV)
 -  Mentioned in dialogue
Bolt (2008)
 -  When Bolt catches Mittens, before that the pigeons came to talk with Mittens. The Godfather theme can be heard as the background music.
Baby (2008)
 -  "Don't take it so personal, it's just business"
"Privileged: All About the Big Picture (#1.15)" (2009)
 -  Will says that Lily kissed him out of gratitude and compares the kiss to something that would happen in The Godfather.
The Pink Panther 2 (2009)
 -  When Vincenzo (Brancaleone) introduces himself to Clouseau by all his full name, Clouseau responds: "Tam-ta-da-tam-tam Don Corleone"
"Saturday Night Live: Alec Baldwin/Jonas Brothers (#34.16)" (2009)
 -  Alec Baldwin poses as Don Corleone in still photo shown after adbreak
Mord ist mein Geschäft, Liebling (2009)
 -  Enrico Puzzo mentions this to be his favorite movie.
"The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Echelon Conspiracy/Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li/Crossing Over (#1.1)" (2009)
 -  Ellen says that Francis Ford Coppola worked on The Conversation (1974) in between the First Two Godfather films
Monsters vs Aliens (2009)
 -  Gallaxhar taking over Earth is just business, not personal
"Gossip Girl: The Grandfather (#2.19)" (2009)
 -  Title Reference
"Shouf shouf!: Soap (#3.2)" (2009)
 -  Mentioned by Rachid
"Saturday Night Live: Zac Efron/Yeah Yeah Yeahs (#34.20)" (2009)
 -  On Weekend Update, one of the gay guys from New Jersey says, "I just made this one an offer he couldn't refuse."
"Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates Bomb Threats (#4.21)" (2009)
 -  Chris calls in a fake bomb threat at Tattaglia High School to avoid a presentation. At the end of the episode, a real bomb blows up Barzini High School. Tattaglia and Barzini were the Corleone family's enemies in The Godfather.
"Castle: Little Girl Lost (#1.9)" (2009)
 -  Castle says "I feel like Michael finding the gun taped behind the toilet" when retrieving a phone for a ransom drop off.
Streets of Blood (2009)
 -  "I don't sleep with no fishes."
"The Goode Family: Gerald's Way or the Highway (#1.12)" (2009)
 -  Dean asks Gerald if he has seen the movie
"Kendra: Keepin' It Real (#1.10)" (2009)
 -  a poster for the film is seen in Kendra's house
Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)
 -  The main theme was played along with a Marlon Brando impersonator voice over during one scene of the documentary.
A Sicilian Odyssey (2009)
 -  referenced in interviews
"Jeopardy!: Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational Quarterfinal 2 (#26.24)" (2009)
 -  Subject of a $1,200 clue in the category "I Went to UCLA"
"The Office: Mafia (#6.5)" (2009)
 -  Andy refers to the horses head in the bed scene

Featured in

The Godfather: Behind the Scenes (1971)
 -  clips
The 53rd Annual Academy Awards (1981) (TV)
Precious Images (1986)
The Godfather Family: A Look Inside (1990) (TV)
The Secrets of Dick Smith (1991) (TV)
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991)
 -  still of Marlon 'The Don' Brando
Oscar's Greatest Moments (1992) (V)
In the Name of the Father (1993)
100 Years at the Movies (1994) (TV)
A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies (1995) (TV)
Marlon Brando: The Wild One (1996) (TV)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies (1998) (TV)
 -  This film is #3 on the list.
Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1 (1999) (TV)
 -  Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1 features many clips and references from movie and television history.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Thrills: America's Most Heart-Pounding Movies (2001) (TV)
 -  This film is #11 on the list.
Gordon Willis on Cinematography (2001) (V)
 -  clips
A Decade Under the Influence (2003)
The 75th Annual Academy Awards (2003) (TV)
"I Love the '70s" (2003)
Masters of Production: The Hidden Art of Hollywood (2004) (TV)
 -  Discusses Production Design
The Ultimate Film (2004) (TV)
 -  number 46
The 77th Annual Academy Awards (2005) (TV)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 'Movie Quotes' (2005) (TV)
 -  The quote "I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse." is #2 on the list.
The 78th Annual Academy Awards (2006) (TV)
The Godfather (2006) (VG)
 -  clips
Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters (2006)
 -  clips
"20 to 1: Memorable Movie Characters (#3.11)" (2006)
 -  Clips shown in a segment on Don Vito Corleone.
The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007) (TV)
Brando (2007) (TV)
 -  clips
"20 to 1: 50 to 01: Great Movie One Liners (#4.10)" (2007)
 -  Some clips from this movie are shown in a segment on the line "I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse."
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: 10th Anniversary Edition (2007) (TV)
 -  This film is #2 on the list.
"20 to 1: Movie Saints and Sinners (#5.6)" (2007)
 -  Clips shown in a segment on Vito Corleone.
The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008) (TV)
 -  Featured in Best Picture montage.
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-03-14)" (2008)
 -  Features #2 in Bill's list of top movie scenes
AFI's 10 Top 10 (2008) (TV)
 -  This film is #1 on the "Gangster" list.
"The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Duplicity/Knowing/I Love You, Man (#1.4)" (2009)
 -  Clips of Don Corleone slapping Johnny and telling him to be a man are shown when Ellen says that Brett needs to be set straight.

Spoofed in

"The Odd Couple: The Odd Father (#3.12)" (1972)
 -  Name in title
Il figlioccio del padrino (1973)
L'altra faccia del padrino (1973)
La grande bouffe (1973)
Heavy Traffic (1973)
 -  One of the characters in "Heavy Traffic" is a Mafia don referred to as "The Godfather."
The Mad Magazine TV Special (1974) (TV)
 -  a skit titled "The Oddfather" is a spoof of the film
Los vampiros los prefieren gorditos (1974)
 -  Jorge Porcel (who plays the bellhop) also plays a mafia character that is a spoof of Vito Corleone
Uptown Saturday Night (1974)
The Dogfather (1974)
Heist and Seek (1974)
The Goose That Laid a Golden Egg (1974)
Mother Dogfather (1974)
The Big House Ain't a Home (1974)
Bows and Errors (1974)
Deviled Yeggs (1974)
Saltwater Tuffy (1975)
Watch the Birdie (1975)
M-o-n-e-y Spells Love (1975)
Rock-a-Bye Maybe (1975)
Haunting Dog (1975)
Eagle Beagles (1975)
From Nags to Riches (1975)
Coonskin (1975)
 -  One of the characters in "Coonskin" is a mafia don referred to as "The Godfather."
Goldilox & the Three Hoods (1975)
"The Ghost Busters: The Maltese Monkey (#1.1)" (1975)
 -  Storch's raspy-voiced Big Al character is a spoof on Brando's Don Corleone.
Rockhounds (1975)
"Saturday Night Live: Elliot Gould/Anne Murray (#1.9)" (1976)
 -  Belushi does his Godfather impression in Group Therapy skit
"Sanford and Son: Fred Sanford Has a Baby (#5.16)" (1976)
 -  After being named the baby's godfather, Fred enters wearing a pinstriped suit, with cheeks puffed like Brando's while The Godfather theme music plays.
Medicur (1976)
"Saturday Night Live: Ray Charles (#3.5)" (1977)
 -  Spoofed during the cold opening
Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978)
"Saturday Night Live: Richard Benjamin/Rickie Lee Jones (#4.16)" (1979)
 -  Spoofed in A Bird for All Seasons
"The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo: The Fastest Women Around (#2.3)" (1981)
 -  Lobo's undercover guise of "Big Sal" is a hilarious impersonation of Marlon Brando's stuffed-cheek, raspy voiced Don Corleone.
"SCTV Network 90: The Godfather (#1.15)" (1981)
 -  The entire episode is a faithful recreation and parody of the movie.
Zuijia Paidang (1982)
"The Young Ones: Oil (#1.2)" (1982)
 -  A stag's head is left in Neil's bed as a warning
Broadway Danny Rose (1984)
The Best of John Belushi (1985) (V)
 -  spoofed in Godfather Group Therapy
Les rois du gag (1985)
Heathcliff: The Movie (1986)
 -  In one episode, Heathcliff meets a cat mob boss called The Catfather, a spoof of Marlon Brando's Godfather.
Déjà vu (1988)
Ricky 1 (1988)
 -  Includes scene parodying The Godfather.
Return of the Killer Tomatoes! (1988)
Troop Beverly Hills (1989)
 -  during Phyllis' party where she plans on givivng a check for the cookies sold, she goes to Tessa's dad who is a film director, he says meet the new mobfather ,& it's Edd Byrnes dressed like Don Corleon from The Godfather...he even talks like him also
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary (1989) (TV)
 -  Belushi as Don Corleone is featured
"Freddy's Nightmares: What You Don't Know Can Kill You (#2.13)" (1990)
 -  In a dream sequence, Darby finds his girlfriends head in the bed. A spoof of the horses head scene in The Godfather.
"The Simpsons: The Telltale Head (#1.8)" (1990)
 -  Bart waking up to see the head of Jebediah Springfield.
The Freshman (1990)
"Saturday Night Live: Joe Mantegna/Vanilla Ice (#16.10)" (1991)
 -  Spoofed in Godfather Bush
"Married with Children: The Godfather (#5.13)" (1991)
 -  Al dresses, acts and speaks like Don Corleone, also the theme is played and direct quotes are used.
"Saturday Night Live: Alec Baldwin/Whitney Houston (#16.14)" (1991)
 -  Spoofed in Godfather part IV
The Pope Must Die (1991)
 -  Alex Rocco plays Moe Greene in the Godfather, and Cardinal Rocco in The Pope Must Die. He spoofs his Godfather line "You know whom I am? I'm Moe Greene" in the latter film by replacing "Moe Greene" with "Cardinal Rocco"
Hot Shots! (1991)
 -  At the funeral for Deadmeat, Adm. Benson declares that the heads of the five families are dead.
"The Simpsons: Lisa's Pony (#3.8)" (1991)
 -  Lisa wakes up to find a horse in her bed and starts screaming. The music and the scene itself resemble the famous "horse's head" scene in The Godfather.
"Married with Children: Psychic Avengers (#6.19)" (1992)
 -  The five psychic families in Chicago spoofs the five gangster families in New York.
Meatballs 4 (1992)
 -  When trying to scare Corey Feldman's character away from the camp, two Italian criminals put a fish head in his bed, very simular to the horse head in Godfather.
White Men Can't Jump (1992)
The Please Watch the Jon Lovitz Special (1992) (TV)
 -  Alex Rocco parodies his climactic scene as Moe Greene.
Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993)
Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993)
 -  The scene with Don Giovanni is a spoof of The Godfather with phrases such as "give him an offer he can't refuse".
"Animaniacs: Hooked on a Ceiling/Goodfeathers: The Beginning (#1.4)" (1993)
 -  The Godpigeon character is a parody of Marlon Brando in The Godfather, even down to the incomprehensable speech.
"Animaniacs: Garage Sale of the Century/West Side Pigeons (#1.12)" (1993)
 -  The Godpigeon is a parody of Marlon Brando's character in this film in both appearance and near incomprehensible mumbling.
"Seinfeld: The Bris (#5.5)" (1993)
 -  Quoted by characters
Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1995) (V)
"The Simpsons: Homie the Clown (#6.15)" (1995)
 -  The mafia has a godfather and at one point Homer hears a song from The Godfather (1972)
Mallrats (1995)
 -  When Mr. Svenning is talking to TS, he grabs him by the neck and talks to him like Marlon Brando in the Godfather, and some Godfather-type music can be heard in the background.
A Very Brady Sequel (1996)
Set It Off (1996)
Twin Town (1997)
The Don's Analyst (1997) (TV)
 -  the cast names are parodies of the godfather
Two's a Mob (1998)
 -  Spoofs Marlon Brando's death scene, and the first Pacino hit in the restaurant.
Half Baked (1998)
The Mighty (1998)
 -  Kevin does an impersonation of Don Corleone's voice.
Doctor Dolittle (1998)
Jane Austen's Mafia! (1998)
 -  Many scenes from this movie are spoofed.
Jerry Seinfeld: 'I'm Telling You for the Last Time' (1998) (TV)
The Godson (1998)
Bride of Chucky (1998)
"The Roseanne Show: (#1.29)" (1998)
 -  Roseanne plays the Godfather in a skit with Chi McBride.
The Underground Comedy Movie (1999)
 -  "The Godmother"
Analyze This (1999)
 -  Dr. Sobel has a dream spoofing the 1972 film.
South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut (1999)
Hardface (2000)
Psycho Beach Party (2000)
"The Powerpuff Girls: Imaginary Fiend/Cootie Gras (#2.9)" (2000)
 -  Mojo Jojo (to Mayor): "I will make you an offer you can't refuse..."
"South Park: The Tooth Fairy's Tats 2000 (#4.1)" (2000)
 -  The Boss is a parody of Marlon Brando's portrayal as The Godfather. Music in his scenes is similar to this film too.
Return to Me (2000)
"Futurama: Bender Gets Made (#2.17)" (2000)
 -  Many references throughout episode and a scene in downtown which lampoons one from the movie.
VeggieTales: Esther, the Girl Who Became Queen (2000) (V)
 -  The episode as a whole parodies The Godfather.
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie - Rugrats II (2000)
Cruel Intentions 2 (2000) (V)
 -  Kathryn the main character, imitates Marlon Brando in an effort to manipulate her vice principal
The Godthumb (2001)
Conker's Bad Fur Day (2001) (VG)
Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001)
Osmosis Jones (2001)
"The King of Queens: No Retreat (#4.5)" (2001)
 -  spoofs the scene with severed horse head in the producer's bed
Monsters, Inc. (2001)
The Powerpuff Girls (2002)
 -  when the mayor faints, the 'camera' zooms out on the mayor surrounded with pickles, like when the godfather is shot and surrounded with oranges
"Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: The Dabba Don (#1.6)" (2002)
 -  severed heads of cartoon characters in bed
Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus (2002) (VG)
 -  movie poster entitled "The Dogfather" strikingly similar to the Godfather logo
"The Simpsons: The Strong Arms of the Ma (#14.9)" (2003)
 -  The scene where Marge beats up the mugger is a shot for shot parody of the scene where Sonny beats up Carlo.
Locos por el cine (2003)
 -  The main character does a fun imitation of a scene of this film (also others)
"Malcolm in the Middle: Goodbye Kitty (#5.3)" (2003)
 -  Reese's scream after he discovers that the diary is his mother's is a spoof of Jack Woltz's scream after he discoverers the horse's head in his bed.
Stella Street (2004)
 -  Features a spoof of Godfather, The (1972)
Starsky & Hutch (2004)
 -  Huggy Bear's office resembles Don Corleone's, and the East Indian man petitions him for help in a way reminiscent of the opening scene of The Godfather.
Shrek 2 (2004)
 -  Fairy Godmother throughout, but esp. when she dismisses Shrek et al from her potion room
Paper Mario RPG (2004) (VG)
 -  The Don Pianta character.
"The Simpsons: All's Fair in Oven War (#16.2)" (2004)
 -  Godfather type mob hit at a toll booth at the very end of the episode
Saturday Night Live: The Best of John Belushi (2005) (TV)
 -  spoofed in Godfather Group Therapy
Racing Stripes (2005)
 -  The Goose quotes/spoofs it constantly.
The Helix... Loaded (2005)
 -  Character imitates Don Vito Corleone
"Bro'Town: Honky the Wonder Horse (#2.3)" (2005)
 -  Dad woke up with a sick horse in his bed.
"The Fairly OddParents: Mooooving Day/Big Wanda (#6.1)" (2005)
 -  The Big Daddy wakes up in his bed with his horsehead shaped pillow beside him
"The Simpsons: The Last of the Red Hat Mamas (#17.7)" (2005)
 -  when Milhouse is in Little Italy, he is greeted by people on the streets and dressed like Don Vito
The Cockfather (2006) (V)
 -  gay porn parody
Clerks II (2006)
 -  "May your first child be a masculine child."
"My Gym Partner's a Monkey: I Fear Pretties/The Magic Fish (#2.6)" (2006)
 -  severed heads of Students in bed
"The Simpsons: The Mook, the Chef, the Wife and Her Homer (#18.1)" (2006)
 -  The end spoofs the ending of The Godfather, when the door is shut on Kay.
The Trouble with Money (2006)
 -  Michael Corleone volunteers to kill
"Hannah Montana: Debt It Be (#1.20)" (2006)
 -  Jackson spoofs The Godfather when Miley asks him for money.
Meet the Robinsons (2007)
 -  When the smaller version of Doris is taken by the frogs, Bowler Hat Guy says that she "sleeps with the fishes".
Pistol Whipped (2008) (V)
 -  "He's gonna make you an offer.", "Kind of like an offer I can't refuse?", "You couldn't refuse."
Susuk (2008)
 -  the scene with the severed head in the bed
Ghost Town (2008)
 -  Bertram is asked by a ghost named Irish Eddie to shoot someone with a .38 snub-nose (taped under his mom's Cadillac seat), put two bullets in the victim's head and leave the gun
"The Starter Wife: Look Who's Stalking (#1.8)" (2008)
 -  Spoofed in one of Molly's fantasies.
"The Simpsons: The Burns and the Bees (#20.8)" (2008)
 -  Mr Burns' plea not to get kicked out of the Billionaire's Club "for old times sake" is the same that Tessio makes to Tom Hagen.
The Haunted World of El Superbeasto (2009)
 -  hidden gun in bathroom, theme heard as man is shot

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