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** Asking yourself just ''how'' he became so powerful, aren't you? Answer: {{spoiler|[[Captured Super Entity|He's got ''Q'' trapped]]}}.
** Asking yourself just ''how'' he became so powerful, aren't you? Answer: {{spoiler|[[Captured Super Entity|He's got ''Q'' trapped]]}}.
* And coming soon: ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation|the Enterprise NCC-1701D]]'' will be getting visited by [[Doctor Who|a certain blue box.]] And they are going to be [http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=36974 fighting the Borg ''and'' Cybermen.] Wait, how does this series not have a page?
* And coming soon: ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation|the Enterprise NCC-1701D]]'' will be getting visited by [[Doctor Who|a certain blue box.]] And they are going to be [http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=36974 fighting the Borg ''and'' Cybermen.] Wait, how does this series not have a page?



== Fan Works ==
== Fan Works ==
* [http://alaxr274.deviantart.com/gallery/33810717 Super Milestone Wars] and it's sequel, [http://alaxr274.deviantart.com/gallery/36864527 Super Milestone Wars 2]
* ''[http://alaxr274.deviantart.com/gallery/33810717 Super Milestone Wars]'' and its sequel, ''[http://alaxr274.deviantart.com/gallery/36864527 Super Milestone Wars 2]''
* ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]'' seems to be a bit of a crossover whore in fanfics. Crossovers include ''[[Halo (series)|Halo]], [[CSI]]'', every ''[[Batman]]'' continuity, ''[[Stargate Verse]]'', and plenty of others. A lot of the ''Halo'' crossovers are YAHFs ("Yet Another Halloween Fic", referencing the season 2 Halloween episode in which everyone got turned into their costumes) where Xander becomes John-117; these have an odd tendency to become ''[[Stargate SG-1]]'' crossovers at the same time.
* ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]'' seems to be a bit of a crossover whore in fanfics. Crossovers include ''[[Halo (series)|Halo]], [[CSI]]'', every ''[[Batman]]'' continuity, ''[[Stargate Verse]]'', and plenty of others. A lot of the ''Halo'' crossovers are YAHFs ("Yet Another Halloween Fic", referencing the season 2 Halloween episode in which everyone got turned into their costumes) where Xander becomes John-117; these have an odd tendency to become ''[[Stargate SG-1]]'' crossovers at the same time.
* The online [[Fan Film]] ''[[Haloid]]'', a truly impressive ''[[Halo (series)|Halo]]''/''[[Metroid]]'' crossover. Technically, also a {{spoiler|''[[Dead or Alive]]''}} crossover.
* The online [[Fan Film]] ''[[Haloid]]'', a truly impressive ''[[Halo (series)|Halo]]''/''[[Metroid]]'' crossover created by [[Monty Oum]]. Technically, also a {{spoiler|''[[Dead or Alive]]''}} crossover.
** The ongoing crossover series by the same author called ''[[Dead Fantasy]]'', consists primarily of stunt-laden over-the-top battles between characters from ''[[Dead or Alive]]'', ''[[Final Fantasy]]'', ''[[Ninja Gaiden]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]''.
** The ongoing crossover series by the same author called ''[[Dead Fantasy]]'', consists primarily of stunt-laden over-the-top battles between characters from ''[[Dead or Alive]]'', ''[[Final Fantasy]]'', ''[[Ninja Gaiden]]'', and ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]''.
* Anything by [http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1044838/ Ten-faced Paladin] that isn't an [[Alternate Universe Fic]] is a crossover (sadly, a couple of them are [[Dead Fic]]).
* Anything by [http://www.fanfiction.net/u/1044838/ Ten-faced Paladin] that isn't an [[Alternate Universe Fic]] is a crossover (sadly, a couple of them are [[Dead Fic]]).
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* The epic ''[[Star Wars]]''/''[[Star Trek]]'' crossover fic ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120217205646/http://www.sfdebris.com/unity.asp Unity].'' For the record neither side really "wins," and for the whole second half the main character is the son of one ''Wars'' and one ''Trek'' character.
* The epic ''[[Star Wars]]''/''[[Star Trek]]'' crossover fic ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20120217205646/http://www.sfdebris.com/unity.asp Unity].'' For the record neither side really "wins," and for the whole second half the main character is the son of one ''Wars'' and one ''Trek'' character.
* [http://www.furryconflict.com/ ''Trek Wars: The Furry Conflict''] not only has one of the worst names in fiction, but is also one of the best and [[Schedule Slip|longest running]] [[Star Wars]] vs. [[Star Trek]] crossovers out there, having been started in 1996 and continuing to this day. Several things set TFC apart from the rest are that (a) all the characters are [[Rubber Forehead Aliens|furries]] with [[Starfish Aliens|few exceptions]], (b) [[Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus Cynicism|the ST universe turned out a lot better then canon w* hile the SW universe took a decided turn for the worse]], (c) the whole script is played out in a [[Role-Playing Game|roleplay]] then transcribed to the net, and (d) none of the main characters from either franchise get more then a passing mention. In other words: it's a self-described [[Dramatic Parody]] that does a fairly good job of meshing the two universes, thanks to a big fat [[Negative Space Wedgie]]. [https://web.archive.org/web/20090503041550/http://www.furryconflict.com/galactopedia/index.php/Main_Page It even has it's own wiki]!
* [http://www.furryconflict.com/ ''Trek Wars: The Furry Conflict''] not only has one of the worst names in fiction, but is also one of the best and [[Schedule Slip|longest running]] [[Star Wars]] vs. [[Star Trek]] crossovers out there, having been started in 1996 and continuing to this day. Several things set TFC apart from the rest are that (a) all the characters are [[Rubber Forehead Aliens|furries]] with [[Starfish Aliens|few exceptions]], (b) [[Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus Cynicism|the ST universe turned out a lot better then canon w* hile the SW universe took a decided turn for the worse]], (c) the whole script is played out in a [[Role-Playing Game|roleplay]] then transcribed to the net, and (d) none of the main characters from either franchise get more then a passing mention. In other words: it's a self-described [[Dramatic Parody]] that does a fairly good job of meshing the two universes, thanks to a big fat [[Negative Space Wedgie]]. [https://web.archive.org/web/20090503041550/http://www.furryconflict.com/galactopedia/index.php/Main_Page It even has it's own wiki]!
* An early ''[[Star Trek]]'' fanfic (created after Season 2) crossed over with ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' with the excuse that Doctor Bob (Rowlf) was the ship's new doctor. [http://www.st-minutiae.com/humor/muppets.html Read the resulting hilarity here.]
* An early ''[[Star Trek]]''{{context}}<!-- MOD note: Which Trek? Certainly not TOS... --> fanfic (created after Season 2) crossed over with ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' with the excuse that Doctor Bob (Rowlf) was the ship's new doctor. [http://www.st-minutiae.com/humor/muppets.html Read the resulting hilarity here.]
* The fanfic ''[http://nsider.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=78378 The Chronicles of the Nine Kingdoms]{{Dead link}}'' is essentially all the Nintendo Worlds (with a few other worlds that have appeared on Nintendo systems, like ''Dragon Warrior Monsters'') crossed over together with the ''Mario'' world as a centerpiece for a quest against evil. The author even takes it farther by planning to cross his fanfic with a ''Metroid'' fanfiction written by his friend.
* The fanfic ''[http://nsider.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=78378 The Chronicles of the Nine Kingdoms]{{Dead link}}'' is essentially all the Nintendo Worlds (with a few other worlds that have appeared on Nintendo systems, like ''Dragon Warrior Monsters'') crossed over together with the ''Mario'' world as a centerpiece for a quest against evil. The author even takes it farther by planning to cross his fanfic with a ''Metroid'' fanfiction written by his friend.
* [[Fuku Fic]] -- ''[[Ranma ½]]''-''[[Sailor Moon]]'' crossovers are so common they merit their own trope.
* [[Fuku Fic]]s -- ''[[Ranma ½]]''-''[[Sailor Moon]]'' crossovers where Ranma becomes a Sailor Senshi -- are so common they merit their own trope.
* ''[[Both Syllables]]'' is a fairly well-known crossover between ''[[Invader Zim]], [[Buzz Lightyear of Star Command]]'', and ''[[Lilo & Stitch: The Series|Lilo and Stitch The Series]].''
* ''[[Both Syllables]]'' is a fairly well-known crossover between ''[[Invader Zim]], [[Buzz Lightyear of Star Command]]'', and ''[[Lilo & Stitch: The Series|Lilo and Stitch The Series]].''
* An online fanfic crossover between ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' and ''[[Babylon 5]]'' contained a scene where Data turned to Captain Picard and said "sir, we appear to be in a universe where we are expected to obey the laws of physics".
* An online fanfic crossover between ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' and ''[[Babylon 5]]'' contained a scene where Data turned to Captain Picard and said "sir, we appear to be in a universe where we are expected to obey the laws of physics".
* There's been a few ''[[Zero no Tsukaima]]'' stories on fanfiction.net where Louise instead summons a different familiar from another series. So far we've had [http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3703802/1/The_Alchemist_of_Zero Edward Elric] from ''[[Fullmetal Alchemist]]'', [http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5285567/1/Tsukaima_no_Chrono Chrono Harlaown] from ''[[Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha]]'' and [http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4784134/1/Zeros_Dinobot Grimlock] from ''[[Transformers Generation 1]]''.
* There's been a few ''[[Zero no Tsukaima]]'' stories on fanfiction.net where Louise instead summons a different familiar from another series. So far we've had [http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3703802/1/The_Alchemist_of_Zero Edward Elric] from ''[[Fullmetal Alchemist]]'', [http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5285567/1/Tsukaima_no_Chrono Chrono Harlaown] from ''[[Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha]]'' and [http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4784134/1/Zeros_Dinobot Grimlock] from ''[[Transformers Generation 1]]''.
** And Shirou EMIya (partial caps intentional) of [[Fate/stay night]] in [[The Hill of Swords]].
** And Shirou EMIya (partial caps intentional) of [[Fate/stay night]] in ''[[The Hill of Swords]]''.
** Also, Jack in ''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6556173/1/Zeros_Shock Zero's Shock]'' and '''ALEX FREAKING MERCER''' in ''[http://forums.spacebattles.com/showthread.php?t=177288 Unfamiliar]''.
** Also, Jack in ''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6556173/1/Zeros_Shock Zero's Shock]'' and '''ALEX FREAKING MERCER''' in ''[http://forums.spacebattles.com/showthread.php?t=177288 Unfamiliar]''.
* There is an obscure [[The X-Files|X-Files]] and [[Mystery Science Theater 3000|MST3k]] fanfic called [https://web.archive.org/web/20090101211441/http://www.fortunecity.com/lavendar/pimlico/131/project.html The Project] (link leads to a [[MST|MST-ing]] of the fanfic). While the plot is rather generic for an X-Files fanfic, the real [[Narm|charm]] of it comes from the fact that the author seems to have seen about five minutes of MST3k, leading to [[Emo|Joel being emo]], having people [[Refuge in Audacity|die from watching bad movies]] and {{spoiler|Dr. Forrester [[Took a Level in Badass]] and kills Joel}}; it's absolutely hilarious.
* There is an obscure [[The X-Files|X-Files]] and [[Mystery Science Theater 3000|MST3k]] fanfic called [https://web.archive.org/web/20090101211441/http://www.fortunecity.com/lavendar/pimlico/131/project.html The Project] (link leads to a [[MST|MST-ing]] of the fanfic). While the plot is rather generic for an X-Files fanfic, the real [[Narm|charm]] of it comes from the fact that the author seems to have seen about five minutes of MST3k, leading to [[Emo|Joel being emo]], having people [[Refuge in Audacity|die from watching bad movies]] and {{spoiler|Dr. Forrester [[Took a Level in Badass]] and kills Joel}}; it's absolutely hilarious.
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* I see your Goku/Anne Frank and raise you ''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/991901/1/When_Wario_met_Mrs_Cartman When Wario Met Mrs. Cartman]'', which is, well, [[Exactly What It Says on the Tin|about Wario meeting Cartman's mom]]. It's also a brain-melting [[Mega Crossover]].
* I see your Goku/Anne Frank and raise you ''[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/991901/1/When_Wario_met_Mrs_Cartman When Wario Met Mrs. Cartman]'', which is, well, [[Exactly What It Says on the Tin|about Wario meeting Cartman's mom]]. It's also a brain-melting [[Mega Crossover]].
* [http://www.fanfiction.net/s/899535/1/Heero_Potter_Yr_01 Heero Potter], where [[Mobile Suit Gundam Wing|Heero Yuy]] is [[Harry Potter (novel)|Harry's]] son, Duo Maxwell is Duo Weasley, Trowa Barton is Trowa Weasley, and Quatre Raberba Winner is Quatre Malfoy. I never knew the After Colony years started sometime soon after ''[[Harry Potter (novel)|Harry Potter]]'' allegedly ended.
* [http://www.fanfiction.net/s/899535/1/Heero_Potter_Yr_01 Heero Potter], where [[Mobile Suit Gundam Wing|Heero Yuy]] is [[Harry Potter (novel)|Harry's]] son, Duo Maxwell is Duo Weasley, Trowa Barton is Trowa Weasley, and Quatre Raberba Winner is Quatre Malfoy. I never knew the After Colony years started sometime soon after ''[[Harry Potter (novel)|Harry Potter]]'' allegedly ended.
* Because of the popularity of a background character "Dr Hoof/Whooves", there are a swarm of crossovers between ''[[Doctor Who]]'' and ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic|My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic]]''. It is even the case that many fics that ''aren't'' an actual crossover will have the Doctor as a side character and more or less explicitly make clear that yes, he is the time-travelling alien beloved by fans; he just regenerated as a pony.
* Because of the popularity of a background character "Dr Hoof/Whooves", there are a swarm of crossovers between ''[[Doctor Who]]'' and ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic]]''. It is even the case that many fics that ''aren't'' an actual crossover will have the Doctor as a side character and more or less explicitly make clear that yes, he is the time-travelling alien beloved by fans; he just regenerated as a pony.
* ''[[Stars Above]]'', a crossover between ''[[Lucky Star]]'' and ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica]]''. [["Not Making This Up" Disclaimer|Yes, really.]]
* ''[[Stars Above]]'', a crossover between ''[[Lucky Star]]'' and ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica]]''. [["Not Making This Up" Disclaimer|Yes, really.]]
* ''[[Battlestar Galactica Reimagined]]'' and ''[[BattleTech]]'' crossovers have a bit of popularity due to the similarity of their FTL systems.
* Crossovers between [[Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series)|the 2004 ''Battlestar Galactica'' reboot]] and ''[[BattleTech]]'' have a bit of popularity due to the similarity of their FTL systems.
* [[Connecting the Dots|"Connecting the Dots."]], a intercontinuity crossover between the [[Justice League of America]] and [[Naruto]], along with a few thousand random cultural references. Think Superman fighting Naruto.
* [[Connecting the Dots|"Connecting the Dots."]], a intercontinuity crossover between the [[Justice League of America]] and [[Naruto]], along with a few thousand random cultural references. Think Superman fighting Naruto.
* ''[http://www.moonie.ca/uglyduck/lnb/lbb.html#top Law and Bubbles]'', probably the only time you'll see ''[[The Powerpuff Girls]]'' [[X Meets Y|meets]] ''[[Law and Order (Franchise)|Law and Order]]''.
* ''[http://www.moonie.ca/uglyduck/lnb/lbb.html#top Law and Bubbles]'', probably the only time you'll see ''[[The Powerpuff Girls]]'' [[X Meets Y|meets]] ''[[Law and Order (Franchise)|Law and Order]]''.
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* ''[[Godzilla]] vs [[King Kong]]'', in which the King of Monsters and King of Kong duke it out on Mount Fuji. It is epic.
* ''[[Godzilla]] vs [[King Kong]]'', in which the King of Monsters and King of Kong duke it out on Mount Fuji. It is epic.
* ''[[George of the Jungle (film)|George of the Jungle]]'' ends with George holding George Jr. over the very same rock where Simba was similarly held. Of course, it's all Disney. And George kicked some serious lion's ass, so it could be canon.
* ''[[George of the Jungle (film)|George of the Jungle]]'' ends with George holding George Jr. over the very same rock where Simba was similarly held. Of course, it's all Disney. And George kicked some serious lion's ass, so it could be canon.



== Literature ==
== Literature ==
* The officially published ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]'' tie-in novel ''Ishmael'' by [[Barbara Hambly]] is an extended crossover with the 1968-1970 [[ABC]] series ''[[Series/Here Come The Brides|Here Come The Brides]]'', including several [[Mythology Gag]]s spanning both series and a number of [[Shout-Out|Shout Outs]]. Additionally, it features additional crossover elements from ''[[Have Gun — Will Travel]]'', ''[[Doctor Who]]'', ''[[Star Wars]]'', ''[[Battlestar Galactica Classic]]'', ''[[Bonanza]]'', and ''[[Maverick (TV series)|Maverick]]'', making it also a [[Mega Crossover]].
* The officially published ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]'' tie-in novel ''Ishmael'' by [[Barbara Hambly]] is an extended crossover with the 1968-1970 [[ABC]] series ''[[Here Come The Brides]]'', including several [[Mythology Gag]]s spanning both series and a number of [[Shout-Out]]s. Additionally, it features additional crossover elements from ''[[Have Gun — Will Travel]]'', ''[[Doctor Who]]'', ''[[Star Wars]]'', [[Battlestar Galactica (1978 TV series)|the original ''Battlestar Galactica'']], ''[[Bonanza]]'', and ''[[Maverick (TV series)|Maverick]]'', making it also a [[Mega Crossover]].
* A crossover introduced the crew of [[Star Trek: The Original Series|the USS Enterprise NCC-1701]] to the [[X-Men (Comic Book)|X-Men]]:
* A crossover introduced the crew of [[Star Trek: The Original Series|the USS ''Enterprise'' NCC-1701]] to the [[X-Men (Comic Book)|X-Men]]:
{{quote|''(On encountering Gladiator in deep space)''
{{quote|''(On encountering Gladiator in deep space)''
'''Kirk:''' Did he just ''punch'' my ship?
'''Kirk:''' Did he just ''punch'' my ship?
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** [[Atop the Fourth Wall|Ladies and gentleman, the entire comic was leading up to that. That was the whole reason for this thing.]]
** [[Atop the Fourth Wall|Ladies and gentleman, the entire comic was leading up to that. That was the whole reason for this thing.]]
** There is a novel where Picard meets the X-Men ([[wikipedia:Planet X (Star Trek)|Planet X]]). It includes a rather awesome [[Hilarious in Hindsight]] where people point out how much [[X-Men (film)|Professor X looks like Captain Picard]].
** There is a novel where Picard meets the X-Men ([[wikipedia:Planet X (Star Trek)|Planet X]]). It includes a rather awesome [[Hilarious in Hindsight]] where people point out how much [[X-Men (film)|Professor X looks like Captain Picard]].
*** This is made even funnier by the realisation that the book was published over a year before ''[[X-Men 1]]'' was filmed. There are apparently very few charismatic bald actors to go round...
*** This is made even funnier by the realisation that the book was published over a year before the first ''[[X-Men (film)|X-Men]]'' movie was filmed. There are apparently very few charismatic bald actors to go round...
* Diane Duane is a ''[[Doctor Who]]'' fan, and as a result the Doctor (in different incarnations) has appeared in both her [[Young Wizards]] series and in one of her [[Star Trek]] novels.
* Diane Duane is a ''[[Doctor Who]]'' fan, and as a result the Doctor (in different incarnations) has appeared in both her ''[[Young Wizards]]'' series and in at least one of her ''[[Star Trek]]'' novels.
* [[Neil Gaiman]] won a Hugo Award for ''[[A Study in Emerald]]'', his crossover between [[Sherlock Holmes]] and the [[Cthulhu Mythos]]. Deservedly—the story is ''awesome''. It can be read [http://www.neilgaiman.com/mediafiles/exclusive/shortstories/emerald.pdf here] for free, in nifty newsprint format. Do so now.
* [[Neil Gaiman]] won a Hugo Award for ''[[A Study in Emerald]]'', his crossover between [[Sherlock Holmes]] and the [[Cthulhu Mythos]]. Deservedly—the story is ''awesome''. It can be read [http://www.neilgaiman.com/mediafiles/exclusive/shortstories/emerald.pdf here] for free, in nifty newsprint format. Do so now.
* Since [[Discworld|L-Space]] means that libraries of sufficient size and/or complexity are interconnected, it's entirely possible for a crossover with anything. One wonders whether Havelock Vetinari and [[Girl Genius|Klaus Wulfenbach]] would get along...
* Since [[Discworld|L-Space]] means that libraries of sufficient size and/or complexity are interconnected, it's entirely possible for a crossover with anything. One wonders whether Havelock Vetinari and [[Girl Genius|Klaus Wulfenbach]] would get along...
** The fan story ''[https://www.tthfanfic.org/Story-25532/phouka+Inter-Library+Loan.htm Inter-Library Loan]'' by Phouka uses it to get [[Harry Potter|Winky the house-elf]] to the world of ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]'' by the good graces of The Librarian.
* The basic concept of the ''[[Thursday Next]]'' books is that all novels are connected through the Bookworld, and Thursday can travel to them. For obvious reasons, the books Thursday enters are mostly [[Public Domain Character|public domain]], but the cast of [[Enid Blyton]]'s ''Shadow The Sheepdog'', Beatrix Potter's Mrs Tiggywinkle and Kathy Reichs' [[Bones|Temperance Brennan]] have all appeared with permission. (Of the estates in the first two cases, obviously.)
* The basic concept of the ''[[Thursday Next]]'' books is that all novels are connected through the Bookworld, and Thursday can travel to them. For obvious reasons, the books Thursday enters are mostly [[Public Domain Character|public domain]], but the cast of [[Enid Blyton]]'s ''Shadow The Sheepdog'', Beatrix Potter's Mrs Tiggywinkle and Kathy Reichs' [[Bones|Temperance Brennan]] have all appeared with permission. (Of the estates in the first two cases, obviously.)



== Live Action TV ==
== Live Action TV ==
* The king of the Intercontinuity Crossover is undoubtedly Detective [[John Munch]], played by Richard Belzer, who has appeared as of Summer 2007 on ''ten'' different programs. Originally a regular on ''[[Homicide: Life on the Street]]'', during the course of that series he appeared in three crossovers with ''[[Law & Order|Law and Order]]''. When ''Homicide'' finished he went on to become a regular in ''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit|Law and Order Special Victims Unit]]''. Not only that, but he also made guest appearances in ''[[Law & Order: Trial by Jury|Law and Order Trial By Jury]]'', ''[[The Beat]]'', ''Paris Enquêtes Criminelles'', ''[[The X-Files]]'', ''[[Arrested Development (TV series)|Arrested Development]]'', and even ''[[Sesame Street]]''. And in August 2007, he filmed an episode for the fifth season of ''[[The Wire]]''.
* The king of the Intercontinuity Crossover is undoubtedly Detective [[John Munch]], played by Richard Belzer, who has appeared as of Summer 2007 on ''ten'' different programs. Originally a regular on ''[[Homicide: Life on the Street]]'', during the course of that series he appeared in three crossovers with ''[[Law & Order]]''. When ''Homicide'' finished he went on to become a regular in ''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit]]''. Not only that, but he also made guest appearances in ''[[Law & Order: Trial by Jury|Law and Order Trial By Jury]]'', ''[[The Beat]]'', ''Paris Enquêtes Criminelles'', ''[[The X-Files]]'', ''[[Arrested Development (TV series)|Arrested Development]]'', and even ''[[Sesame Street]]''. And in August 2007, he filmed an episode for the fifth season of ''[[The Wire]]''.
** Interestingly, there's an episode of ''Homicide'' in which Munch refers to people "watching ''The X-Files''." You could take this as a paradox, or you could figure that Munch—a hard-core conspiracy theorist—leaped at the chance to play himself in an ''X-Files'' episode. Which might explain why the interrogation room in that ''X-Files'' ep looked completely different from the interrogation room in ''Homicide''.
** Interestingly, there's an episode of ''Homicide'' in which Munch refers to people "watching ''The X-Files''." You could take this as a paradox, or you could figure that Munch—a hard-core conspiracy theorist—leaped at the chance to play himself in an ''X-Files'' episode. Which might explain why the interrogation room in that ''X-Files'' ep looked completely different from the interrogation room in ''Homicide''.
** There is uncertainty over whether Belzer appears as Munch on ''The Wire''; the character was not named and received a generic billing. He mentioned that he used to own a bar, however, which he did in ''Homicide'', so there's some evidence that it was intended to be Munch.
** There is uncertainty over whether Belzer appears as Munch on ''The Wire''; the character was not named and received a generic billing. He mentioned that he used to own a bar, however, which he did in ''Homicide'', so there's some evidence that it was intended to be Munch.