This is a list of catchphrases found in British and American television and film, where a

catchphrase A catchphrase (alternatively spelled catch phrase) is a phrase or expression recognized by its repeated utterance. Such phrases often originate in popular culture and in the arts, and typically spread through word of mouth and a variety of mass ...

is a short phrase or expression that has gained usage beyond its initial scope. These are not merely catchy sayings. Even though some sources may identify a phrase as a catchphrase, this list is for those that meet the definition given in the lead section of the catchphrase article and are

notable Notability is the property of being worthy of notice, having fame, or being considered to be of a high degree of interest, significance, or distinction. It also refers to the capacity to be such. Persons who are notable due to public responsibi ...

for their widespread use within the culture. This list is distinct from the list of political catchphrases.

In British culture

In American television

Catchphrases from events, interviews, and commercials are not included.

In cinema

Notes

Dwayne Nelson's "Hey hey hey" catchphrase in ''

What's Happening!! ''What's Happening!!'' is an American sitcom television series that aired on ABC from August 5, 1976, until April 28, 1979, premiering as a summer series. Due to other shows being cancelled across the network, and good ratings and reviews from ...

'' emphasizes the second hey #1 on the American Film Institute's top 100 Movie Quotes. #2 on the American Film Institute's top 100 Movie Quotes. #5 on the American Film Institute's top 100 Movie Quotes. #6 on the American Film Institute's top 100 Movie Quotes. #10 on the American Film Institute's top 100 Movie Quotes. #37 on the American Film Institute's top 100 Movie Quotes. #76 on the American Film Institute's top 100 Movie Quotes. #1 on Time Magazine's top 10 catchphrases. #10 on Time Magazine's top 10 catchphrases. #6 on Time Magazine's top 10 catchphrases. #2 on Time Magazine's top 10 catchphrases. #61 on American Film Institute's top 100 Movie Quotes. #96 on Premiere magazine's top 100 Greatest Movie Lines.

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