"The Paul Behragam Talk Show" "Where's God When I'm Scared?" R&T Part 2 (TV Episode 2014)
A cutout of the Engineer was seen in a short sequence."The Paul Behragam Talk Show" "Balto" R&T Part 4 (TV Episode 2014)
The Engineer was heard talking when Phil Weinstein was being thrown. The Spy's yell was heard right after that."The Paul Behragam Talk Show" "Balto" R&T Part 6 (TV Episode 2015)
The "Victory" sounds were used to remix the clip of Balto successfully avoiding the friend zone."The Paul Behragam Talk Show" "Balto 2" R&T Part 2 (TV Episode 2015)
The Medic's head was seen masked into the scene. He says "Oktoberfest!""The Paul Behragam Talk Show" "Balto 3" R&T Part 4 (TV Episode 2015)
A cut-out of the Sniper was shown in a brief scene.
The Orange Box (Video Game 2007)
The entire game is playable on this game."Zero Punctuation" The Orange Box (TV Episode 2007)
Is the subject of the critic's review."Troldspejlet" Episode #37.9 (TV Episode 2007)
PC, Playstation 3, Xbox 360 versions reviewed + footage used"The Gadget Show" Episode #9.2 (TV Episode 2008)
Gameplay footage is shown as part of the Orange Box collection"South Jersey Sam" Top 13 Worst Songs (TV Episode 2011)
Characters and sounds used
Team Fortress (Video Game 1996)
Team Fortress Classic (Video Game 1999)
"The Gadget Show" Episode #9.2 (TV Episode 2008)
Referenced by name as one of the games in the Orange Box collection"Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin'?" 2008 in Review (TV Episode 2009)
Mentions by AnthonyLeft 4 Dead 2 (Video Game 2009)
The first level of No Mercy that offers Team Fortress 2 toys, which can be seen in the first building the survivors venture through."Zero Punctuation" Left 4 Dead 2 & New Super Mario Bros Wii (TV Episode 2009)
Title dropped.Mat Hazard: Blood Bath and Beyond (Video Game 2010)
The fourth level is modeled after the game's maps.
The Public Enemy (1931)
1920s gangster/1930s bank robber-themed loadout set for the Scout is named The Public EnemyThe Wizard of Oz (1939)
When set on fire, the Medic may say "I am melting!"Dr. No (1962)
Spy's achievment "Dr. Nooooo"- A smaller version of the war room makes an actual appearance in Coldfront as the initial spawn room, complete with a round table.
Hogan's Heroes (TV Series 1965–1971)
Medic: "Teeeeeeam!"
Meet the Heavy (Video 2007)
Meet the Soldier (Video 2007)
Meet the Engineer (Video 2007)
Meet the Demoman (Video 2007)
Meet the Scout (Video 2008)
Duke Nukem Forever (Video Game 2011)
One of the DLC maps is called "2forts1bridge"."Robot Chicken" Choked on Multi-Colored Scarves (TV Episode 2012)
parody skit"SMG4" If Mario was in... Team Fortress 2 (TV Episode 2016)
Parody"SMG4" SMG4: The Inspection (TV Episode 2023)
Parodied
Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957)
An achievement is called Plan Nine to Ouer Space.The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (TV Series 1964–1968)
Spy's achievment "The Man from P.U.N.C.T.U.R.E."The Evil Dead (1981)
The Bombinomicon is a cosmetic item for all classes.- Demoman achievment "Something Stickied This Way Comes"
The Untouchables (1987)
One of the Scout's domination taunts mocking the Engineer: "Don't bring a wrench to a gun fight".