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1. South Park (1997– )
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Follows the misadventures of four irreverent grade-schoolers in the quiet, dysfunctional town of South Park, Colorado.
Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Isaac Hayes, Mona Marshall
Votes: 406,887
2. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson
Votes: 52,876
3. The A-Team (1983–1987)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Four Vietnam vets, framed for a crime they didn't commit, help the innocent while on the run from the military.
Stars: George Peppard, Mr. T, Dwight Schultz, Dirk Benedict
Votes: 41,930
4. Life (I) (1999)
R | 108 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
In 1932, two strangers are wrongfully convicted and develop a strong friendship in prison that lasts them through the 20th century.
Director: Ted Demme | Stars: Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Obba Babatundé, Nick Cassavetes
Votes: 54,931 | Gross: $63.84M
5. Chappelle's Show (2003–2006)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Music
Comedian Dave Chappelle hosts this sketch-comedy show that parodies many of the nuances of race and culture.
Stars: Dave Chappelle, Donnell Rawlings, Rudy Rush, Charlie Murphy
Votes: 71,981
6. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
TV-14 | 105 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Skitch Henderson
Votes: 4,257
7. Solid Gold (1980–1988)
60 min | Music
Television show featuring dancing and popular music.
Stars: Jaime Monroy, Robert W. Morgan, Dionne Warwick, Marilyn McCoo
Votes: 355
8. Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
30 min | News, Talk-Show
"Entertainment Tonight" is the #1 syndicated entertainment newsmagazine in the world.
Stars: Kevin Frazier, Nischelle Turner, Matt Cohen, Nancy O'Dell
Votes: 2,777
9. The Surreal Life (2003– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Reality-TV
A reality show about fading celebrities who were hot back in the day, and how they live their day to day lives in one Los Angeles mansion.
Stars: Charo, Dave Coulier, Flavor Flav, Jordan Knight
Votes: 793
10. Behind the Music (1997–2021)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Music
Musical artists, their careers, their highs, their lows and everything in between are profiled and interviewed.
Stars: Jim Forbes, David Wild, Alexander Milas, Eddie Trunk
Votes: 1,667
11. E! True Hollywood Story (1996– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography
Documentary series exploring a topic, headline, or person that became the ground zero for a revolution in culture; told by the people who were on the front lines of the story.
Stars: Phil Crowley, Chip Bolcik, Beng Spies, Ken Baker
Votes: 1,260
12. The Midnight Special (1972–1981)
90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Late night rock and pop music performances are featured.
Stars: Wolfman Jack, Helen Reddy, Donna Summer, Gladys Knight
Votes: 385
13. Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Popular late-night comedy/talk-show with host David Letterman, interviewing famous guests.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Bill Wendell, Calvert DeForest
Votes: 5,001
14. Independent Lens (1999– )
TV-14 | Documentary
Independent Lens is an award-winning PBS documentary series that streams on the PBS App and airs on public television. Independent Lens documentaries focus on stories of underrepresented ... See full summary »
Stars: America Ferrera, Terrence Howard, Stanley Tucci, Mary-Louise Parker
Votes: 635
15. Soul Train (1971–2006)
TV-14 | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Created by music impresario Don Cornelius, Soul Train is an African-American focused music-dance television program that aired 35 years, primarily featuring performances by R&B, soul, funk, pop, and hip hop artists.
Stars: Don Cornelius, Diana Puskas, Queen Turner, Carole Creekmore
Votes: 685
16. Nicki Minaj: Super Freaky Girl (2022 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Music video for Super Freaky Girl (2022). Debuted #1 on the Billboard 100 Chart.
Director: Joseph Kahn | Stars: Alexander Ludwig, Nicki Minaj
Votes: 101
17. The New Show (1984)
60 min | Comedy
Sketch comedy show, similar to Saturday Night Live but nowhere near as successful. Ran one season. Guests included John Candy.
Stars: Maggie Wheeler, Dave Thomas, Buck Henry, Valri Bromfield
Votes: 93
18. Getting Personal (1998– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
An American sitcom starring Vivica A. Fox as the new Creative Director of a Chicago-based advertisement company, and the boss of a guy she knew from a bad date (Duane Martin). The series ... See full summary »
Stars: Vivica A. Fox, Duane Martin, Jon Cryer, Elliott Gould
Votes: 64
19. The Old Grey Whistle Test (1971–2018)
45 min | Music
Contemporary music show featuring live performances and interviews with an emphasis on album acts.
Stars: Bob Harris, Anne Nightingale, David Hepworth, Mark Ellen
Votes: 242
20. American Bandstand (1952–1989)
TV-G | 90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Dick Clark hosts a daily to weekly dance show that features the latest hit music for the attending teens to dance to. In addition, the show has performances by popular musicians and audience members rate songs.
Stars: Dick Clark, Charlie O'Donnell, Peaches Johnson, Stan Rodarte
Votes: 399
21. I Love the '80s (2002)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy, History
A humorous, year by year look through the decade that saw hair size become a statement, ratty clothes become cool, and music about breaking up become mainstream. Comprised of segments ... See full summary »
Stars: Traci Lords, Soleil Moon Frye, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Andrew Dice Clay
Votes: 1,776
22. Die Drehscheibe (1964–1982)
40 min | Family, Music, News
Die Drehscheibe is a tabloid and country magazine on the television channel ZDF.
Stars: Rut Speer, Helge Philipp, Oldwig Jancke, Gerd Mausbach
Votes: 65
23. Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983 TV Special)
130 min | Documentary, Music
The 25th Anniversary of Motown Records is celebrated by its past and present stars playing their greatest hits, plus some new ones.
Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Adam Ant, Nick Ashford, Florence Ballard, Renaldo Benson
Votes: 347
24. Rock Concert (1973–1980)
90 min | Music
Weekly late-night progressive rock bands, many very well known, with some soft-pop (later) and occasional comic routines.
Stars: Don Kirshner, Gary Mule Deer, The Village Idiots, Natural Gas
Votes: 114
25. Eddie Murphy: Party All the Time (1985 Music Video)
4 min | Short, Music
Official music video for "Party All the Time" by Eddie Murphy.
Director: Edd Griles | Stars: Rick James, Eddie Murphy
Votes: 215
26. MC Hammer: U Can't Touch This (1990 Music Video)
4 min | Music, Musical
MC Hammer performs in the music video "U Can't Touch This" from the album "Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em" recorded for Capitol Records. MC Hammer sings the song and dances along with backup... See full summary »
Director: Rupert Wainwright | Stars: M.C. Hammer, Sandra Salazar Salgado, Kendrick Washington
Votes: 567
27. VH-1 Where Are They Now? (1999–2004)
Documentary, Biography
Stars: James Curreri, John Travolta, Bobby Brown, Betsy Lynn George
Votes: 144
28. Rick James: Give It to Me Baby (1981 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Director: Nick Saxton | Stars: Jere Fields, Rick James
Votes: 22
29. I Love the '70s (2003– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy, History
Celebrities and comedians share their thoughts on pop culture of the 1970's.
Stars: Erik Estrada, Bo Derek, Leif Garrett, Isaac Hayes
Votes: 778
30. Rick James: Super Freak (1982 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Director: Nick Saxton | Stars: Rick James, Cheryl Song
Votes: 96
31. 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment (2003 TV Movie)
300 min | Documentary
From Disturbing Discoveries to Astonishing Arressts, and Tragic Endings. In this tv-special, E! countdowns the greatest moments in the entertainment industry that shocked the American Public.
Stars: Chad Doreck, Aaliyah, Ben Affleck, Woody Allen
Votes: 386
32. Jay-Z: I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me) (2000 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Jay-Z performs in the music video "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)" from the album "The Dynasty: Roc La Familia" recorded for Roc-A-Fella and Def Jam Records. Jay-Z plays his stereo in ... See full summary »
Director: Dave Meyers | Stars: Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek, Damon Dash, Jermaine Dupri
Votes: 23
33. LL Cool J: Around the Way Girl (1990 Music Video)
Unrated | 5 min | Music
A music video for the single "Around the Way Girl" by Hip-Hop recording artist LL Cool J, from his 1990 album "Mama Said Knock You Out". In the music video, LL Cool J holds a casting call ... See full summary »
Director: Paris Barclay | Stars: LL Cool J, Paris Barclay
Votes: 21
34. The Toni Tennille Show (1979–1981)
Talk-Show
Stars: Toni Tennille, Daryl Dragon, Jane Fonda, Melissa Sue Anderson
Votes: 19
35. Lunettes noires pour nuits blanches (1988–1990)
Comedy
Stars: Thierry Ardisson, Philippe Corti, Étienne Daho, Ellis Beggs & Howard
Votes: 22
36. The Other Side of the Tracks (1983–1985)
60 min | Documentary, Music
A fortnightly TV-series hosted by broadcaster and journalist Paul Gambacinni. Two pop stars would be interviewed each week, interspersed with promo clips and television appearances.
Stars: Paul Gambaccini, Daryl Hall, John Oates, Kajagoogoo
37. VH1 Presents the 80's (2001– )
TV-PG | 45 min | Music
VH1 takes a look at the decade's biggest musical artists and styles, exploring how music reflected and influenced society's ideas about politics, money, technology, fashion, race, sex, and the media.
Stars: Shannen Doherty, Penelope Spheeris, Michael Hannon, Boy George
Votes: 15
38. Motown on Showtime: Temptations and Four Tops (1986 TV Movie)
55 min | Documentary, Music
First part of a six part music series dedicated to the music and performers of Motown. Filmed on location at various Detroit venues, including the original Hitsville Studio, The Roostertail and Fox Theater.
Director: Terry Donohue | Stars: The Temptations, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin
Votes: 11
39. The 11th Annual American Music Awards (1984 TV Special)
Music
Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: Lionel Richie, Bryan Adams, Debbie Allen, Gregg Allman
Votes: 56
40. Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration (2019 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 88 min | Music
Paying tribute to the iconic sound of the historic American record label Motown Records; Cedric the Entertainer and Smokey Robinson host.
Director: Leon Knoles | Stars: Jennifer Lopez, Whoopi Goldberg, Tori Kelly, Cedric The Entertainer
Votes: 38
41. 40 Most Awesomely Bad Dirrty Songs... Ever (2004 TV Special)
120 min | Documentary, Music
The songs so unsexy, you just have to love them!
Stars: Carlos Alazraqui, B2K, Phillip Bloch, Lombardo Boyar
Votes: 41
42. Rick James Feat. Smokey Robinson: Ebony Eyes (1983 Music Video)
8 min | Music
Director: Bill Parker | Stars: Cheryl Carter, Kevin Davis, Jere Fields, Rick James
Votes: 10
43. Vh1 Top 80 Video of the 80's (2001 TV Movie)
Music
Director: Wayne Isham | Stars: a-ha, Paula Abdul, Jon Anderson, Adam Ant
44. 4th Annual BET Awards (2004 TV Special)
TV-G | 180 min | Music
The 4th BET Awards was hosted by Mo'Nique and celebrated the achievements of African-Americans in television, films, music and sports. The event was held on June 29, 2004 at the Kodak ... See full summary »
Stars: Mo'Nique, 3 Little Women, André 3000, Yolanda Adams
Votes: 64
45. The 25th Annual Grammy Awards (1983 TV Special)
Music
Stars: John Denver, Alabama, Steve Allen, Burt Bacharach
Votes: 27
46. 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock (2000– )
TV-PG | 225 min | Documentary, Music
A 5-hour history of the greatest bands in Hard Rock history.
Stars: Carmen Electra, Kid Rock, Dee Snider, Lita Ford
Votes: 163
47. Holla (2002–2003)
Comedy
Hosted by popular comedienne, Sheryl Underwood, this limited run comedy/variety series was along the lines of "Politically Incorrect."
Stars: Gloria Allred, Brandon N. Bowlin, Coolio, Hill Harper
Votes: 21
48. The Artist's Journey: Funk Blast (2000)
Fantasy, Music
Two young boys Donte and Dante Basco wanted to learn funk so they were led through a worm hole by funk angel Actor Harry Lennixs.
Director: Ray Giarratana | Stars: Michelle Arthur, James Brown, George Clinton, Bootsy Collins
Votes: 13
49. The 7th Annual American Music Awards (1980 TV Special)
Music
Director: Bob Bowker | Stars: Chuck Berry, Captain & Tennille, Lynda Carter, Cheap Trick
50. Crazy Frog: U Can't Touch This (2005 Music Video)
3 min | Animation, Music
Director: Andreas Wicklund | Star: Damon Albarn
Votes: 8