Mortal Kombat in other media/Television

This is a list of TV series, where they do parodies or references to characters, story and more about the Mortal Kombat series

Malcolm in the Middle

 * In the episode "Francis escapes" Reese mentions the fact that nobody believes that he beat the secret level of Mortal Kombat, to which Hal responds "Because that's just ridiculous; no-one beats Sub-Zero."
 * In the episode "New Neighbors" Dewey hold in his hands a magazine with the Dragon symbol. See Image Reference

Robot Chicken

 * In a episode, Johnny Cage and Kano started to fight in a similar kombat like Mortal Kombat II) where Kano rip the heart out of Cage's chest. Cage was transplanted the heart and has a slow recovery, where are their efforts to move forward and heal their wounds from Kano. Even they greet him with a large blanket that says "Welcome back, Johnny Cage." Kano receive it kindly and ... he rips the heart out again. See Image Reference
 * Joey Fatone of NSYNC is trying to be a martial arts master and avenge the death of his fellow singers. The first person he battles is Scorpion, and while battling, Scorpion uses his signature spear and rips off his head. Sub-Zero and Smoke also make appearances within the same skit, who also both proceed to slaughter Joey with their signature moves

Drawn Together
Scorpion has a cameo in the Season 2 opener of the Comedy Central show, Drawn Together as one of the new potential housemates the other characters consider. After questioned as to his special move, he impales Xandir (who is himself a video game character, or at least a parody of Link from The Legend of Zelda series) with his spear, saying "Get over here!" then performs a head-rip Fatality on him, then Quan Chi's Fatality Deadly Alliance sound clip is heard it, later grumbling "Oy vey" when Xandir resurrects himself with his extra lives and demonstrates his reach-around special move. Scorpion used this fatality in Mortal Kombat: Deception. It should be noted, however, that the "Head-Rip Fatality" is normally performed by Scorpion's main enemy, the original Sub-Zero. See Image Reference

Futurama
In a episode, appears an Arcade very similar to Mortal Kombat. See Image Reference.

The Simpsons
In the episode "Marge Be Not Proud", where Bart steals a game called Bonestorm, appears a fighter similar to Liu Kang and other to Goro.

South Park
Goro appears in South Park's Trilogy episode "Imaginationland".

E.R.
A little kid plays Mortal Kombat in a Sega Genesis console.

Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends
In the episode "Affair Weather Friends" where Bloo leaves with a rich kid, the kid plays with Bloo secretly (assuming an infidelity in friendship) and the boy millionaire suggests Bloo playing a video game calledImmortal Combat.

True Jackson
In a episode, Ryan says to Lulu that he have the top score of Wombat Kombat.

Lazy Town
In a episode, Stephanie falls and slips, slipping she drop a card with the face of Liu Kang.

Reboot
In the episode "Game Over" features a Mortal Kombat-esque game called Gods, Mortals, and Demons, in which the character Enzo Matrix reboots as a character similar to Scorpion. And The music played while selecting opponents is also based off of the Mortal Kombat theme from the movies.

The Cleveland Show
In the episode "Another Bad Thanksgiving" of The Cleveland Show, Cleveland appears dressed as Scorpion doing a fatality to his sister-in-law who is dressed as Mileena.

Wrestling in General

 * Sub-Zero inspired the professional wrestling character known as Glacier in World Championship Wrestling. Ray Lloyd, a regional Karate champion, played the role for several years
 * The wrestler Human Tornado uses a move he calls the Liu Kang Kick in homage to the character.