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1. Seinfeld (1989–1998)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

The continuing misadventures of neurotic New York City stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his equally neurotic New York City friends.

Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander

Votes: 352,741

2. Scary Movie (2000)

R | 88 min | Comedy

A year after disposing of the body of a man they accidentally killed, a group of dumb teenagers are stalked by a bumbling serial killer.

Director: Keenen Ivory Wayans | Stars: Anna Faris, Jon Abrahams, Marlon Wayans, Carmen Electra

Votes: 287,352 | Gross: $157.02M

3. Hook (1991)

PG | 142 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

When Captain James Hook kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit in order to challenge his old enemy.

Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams, Julia Roberts, Bob Hoskins

Votes: 273,658 | Gross: $119.65M

4. Police Academy (1984)

R | 96 min | Comedy

The mayor declares that anyone can enroll in the police academy irrespective of their physical condition or education level, and many misfits descend on the academy, including a young troublemaker who's forced to apply or go to jail.

Director: Hugh Wilson | Stars: Steve Guttenberg, G.W. Bailey, Kim Cattrall, Bubba Smith

Votes: 137,834 | Gross: $81.20M

5. The Perfect Storm (2000)

PG-13 | 130 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

An unusually intense storm pattern catches some commercial fishermen unaware and puts them in mortal danger.

Director: Wolfgang Petersen | Stars: George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, John C. Reilly, Diane Lane

Votes: 178,318 | Gross: $182.62M

6. Freddy vs. Jason (2003)

R | 97 min | Action, Horror

Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees return to terrorize the teenagers of Elm Street. Only this time, they're out to get each other, too.

Director: Ronny Yu | Stars: Robert Englund, Ken Kirzinger, Kelly Rowland, Monica Keena

Votes: 127,484 | Gross: $82.62M

7. Dick Tracy (1990)

PG | 105 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

The comic strip detective finds his life vastly complicated when Breathless Mahoney makes advances towards him while he is trying to battle Big Boy Caprice's united mob.

Director: Warren Beatty | Stars: Warren Beatty, Madonna, Al Pacino, Charlie Korsmo

Votes: 65,857 | Gross: $103.74M

8. Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

The misadventures of a wealthy Manhattan family who adopted the children of their late African American housekeeper from Harlem.

Stars: Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Conrad Bain, Dana Plato

Votes: 12,433

9. Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)

R | 91 min | Horror, Thriller

After being announced dead and taken to a morgue, Jason Voorhees spontaneously revives, escapes from the hospital, and stalks a group of friends renting a house in the countryside near Crystal Lake.

Director: Joseph Zito | Stars: Erich Anderson, Judie Aronson, Peter Barton, Kimberly Beck

Votes: 59,329 | Gross: $32.98M

10. Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985)

PG-13 | 87 min | Comedy

When a new gang moves into town it's up to the screwball police team to stop them.

Directors: Jerry Paris, James Signorelli | Stars: Steve Guttenberg, Bubba Smith, David Graf, Michael Winslow

Votes: 59,342 | Gross: $55.60M

11. Loaded Weapon 1 (1993)

PG-13 | 84 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

In this Lethal Weapon (1987) spoof, two mismatched LA cops investigate a case involving cocaine-laced girl scout cookies.

Director: Gene Quintano | Stars: Emilio Estevez, Samuel L. Jackson, Jon Lovitz, Tim Curry

Votes: 51,250 | Gross: $27.98M

12. 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: 4,252

13. Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986)

PG | 83 min | Comedy

The alumni of Commandant Lassard's Police Academy (1984) return to the school to train new recruits and prevent its closure.

Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Steve Guttenberg, Bubba Smith, David Graf, Michael Winslow

Votes: 48,749 | Gross: $43.58M

14. Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989)

PG | 84 min | Comedy, Crime

Those bumbling cadets take to the streets when three inept goons successfully orchestrate a metropolitan crime wave.

Director: Peter Bonerz | Stars: Bubba Smith, David Graf, Michael Winslow, Leslie Easterbrook

Votes: 33,240 | Gross: $11.57M

15. Fridays (1980–1982)

TV-14 | 70 min | Comedy, Music

Live late-night comedy sketch show similar to "Saturday Night Live."

Stars: Jack Burns, Brandis Kemp, Mark Blankfield, Maryedith Burrell

Votes: 713

16. Fernwood Tonight (1977)

30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Set in the fictional small town of Fernwood, OH, the show parodies real talk shows, complete with a stage band, as well as the sort of fare one might expect from a small-town locally produced television program.

Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Tommy Tedesco

Votes: 797

17. The Famous Teddy Z (1989–1990)

30 min | Comedy

Ted Zakalokis, stuck working in his family's bakery, joins the Navy to escape. He temporarily works in a talent agency's publicity office in Hollywood.

Stars: Jon Cryer, Jane Sibbett, Milton Selzer, Erica Yohn

Votes: 137

18. Funland (1987)

PG-13 | 98 min | Comedy, Crime

When a mob family takes over an amusement park after the owner dies under mysterious circumstances, the recently-fired clown mascot seeks vengeance for the loss of his job.

Director: Michael A. Simpson | Stars: William Windom, David L. Lander, Bruce Mahler, Robert Sacchi

Votes: 652

19. An Evening at the Improv (1981–1996)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy

Classic showcase for stand up comedy.

Stars: Budd Friedman, Bobby Collins, Rick Overton, Franklyn Ajaye

Votes: 152

20. Monster Farm (1998– )

TV-G | Animation

A man inherits strange farm animals from his uncle.

Stars: Jess Harnell, Robbie Rist, Rodger Bumpass, Bruce Mahler

Votes: 122

21. The Star Games (1985– )

60 min | Sport

A Weekly syndicated show involving athletic competitions (e.g. swimming, rowing, cycling, track, tennis, etc.) involving T.V. Celebrities grouped in teams of 3 men and 3 women each. The ... See full summary »

Stars: Caitlyn Jenner, Morgan Brittany, Pamela Sue Martin, Linda Blair

Votes: 143

22. The Best Thing to Do Before I Die (2015)

38 min | Documentary, Short

A newly sober addict takes his dying friend on a journey as they discover what's most important in life.

Director: Tom Kramer | Stars: Rod Ash, Mark Blankfield, Jack Burns, Larry Charles

23. Paramount Comedy Theatre, Vol. 1: Well Developed (1986 Video)

TV-PG | 65 min | Comedy, Documentary

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Director: Joe Hostettler | Stars: Howie Mandel, Bob Saget, Judy Carter, Philip Wellford

Votes: 16

24. 50 Things to Do Before I Die (2006)

52 min | Documentary

When he discovers his old friend and comedy writer Mark Curtis has only months to live, Tom Kramer decides to take him on one last road trip.

Director: Tom Kramer | Stars: Rod Ash, Mark Blankfield, Jack Burns, Larry Charles

Votes: 14

25. Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode: It's My Party and I'll Cry If I Want To (1985)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

With Sam depressed that no one will come to his birthday party, Drummond pulls some strings and gets the popular kids TV show host Captain Jack to appear. However, the plan does not work ... See full summary »

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Mary Jo Catlett

Votes: 63

26. The Famous Teddy Z (1989–1990)
Episode: Pitching the Net (1990)

Comedy

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Director: Frank Bonner | Stars: Jon Cryer, Jane Sibbett, Milton Selzer, Erica Yohn

27. Fernwood Tonight (1977)
Episode: Leisure Suits Cause Cancer (1977)

Comedy, Talk-Show

Tonight Barth's guests will be Baby Irene, Dr. Richard Osgood author of "Leisure Suits Cause Cancer", our special feature- Bury the Hatchet, Father Joseph Case and his parents and back with... See full summary »

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Bruce Mahler

Votes: 22

28. Fernwood Tonight (1977)
Episode: Talk to a Jew (1977)

Comedy, Talk-Show

Tonight Barth's guests will be Howard Palmer and his handicap piano, Dr. Richard Osgood, Morton Rose a Jewish person of the Hebrew faith and Fernwood's own mayor Merle Jeeter. Barth ... See full summary »

Directors: Jim Drake, Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Bruce Mahler

Votes: 29

29. Fridays (1980–1982)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (1980)

TV-PG | Comedy, Music

Sketches include "Friday Edition", "Police Gynecologist" (Michael Nesmith/William Dear film), "Los Angeles School for Doormen," Kenny Loggins performs "Keep the Fire" and "This Is It."

Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Mark Blankfield, Maryedith Burrell, Melanie Chartoff, Larry David

Votes: 44

30. Fridays (1980–1982)
Episode: Episode #1.10 (1980)

TV-PG | Comedy, Music

Sketches include:"Family Breaks the Fourth Wall," "Nauseating Spasms" (Tom Kramer film), and "Dick the Womanizer: Jeans Shopping". Graham Parker performs "Empty Lives" and "Stupefaction."

Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Jack Burns, Mark Blankfield, Maryedith Burrell, Melanie Chartoff

Votes: 16

31. Fridays (1980–1982)
Episode: Episode #1.11 (1980)

TV-PG | Comedy, Music

The Jam performs "Start!" and "Private Hell."

Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Jack Burns, Mark Blankfield, Maryedith Burrell, Melanie Chartoff

32. Fridays (1980–1982)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (1980)

TV-PG | Comedy, Music

Sketches include "Bruce Mahler and Johann the Parakeet Play Violin," "Skunkman: The Bank Robbery," "Stranger Than Anything," and "Dick the Womanizer". The Boomtown Rats performs "Someone's Looking at You" and "I Don't Like Mondays."

Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Jack Burns, Mark Blankfield, Maryedith Burrell, Melanie Chartoff

Votes: 18

33. Fridays (1980–1982)
Episode: Episode #1.4 (1980)

TV-PG | Comedy, Music

Sketches include "Solly Mullin: Temp. Secretary of State," and "Dr. Pain, The Sadistic Chiropractor." Warren Zevon performs "Gorilla, You're a Desperado" and "Johnny Strikes Up the Band."

Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Jack Burns, Mark Blankfield, Maryedith Burrell, Melanie Chartoff

34. Fridays (1980–1982)
Episode: Episode #1.5 (1980)

TV-PG | Comedy, Music

Boz Scaggs performs "Breakdown Dead Ahead" and "JoJo."

Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Jack Burns, Mark Blankfield, Maryedith Burrell, Melanie Chartoff

Votes: 15

35. Fridays (1980–1982)
Episode: Episode #1.8 (1980)

TV-PG | Comedy, Music

Sketches include "Johannes the Friday's Parakeet Needs Marijuana Seeds," "Bite the Bullet" (Tom Kramer short film), and "Western Saloon". Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers perform "Shadow of a Doubt" and "American Girl."

Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Jack Burns, Mark Blankfield, Maryedith Burrell, Melanie Chartoff

Votes: 24

36. Fridays (1980–1982)
Episode: Episode #2.1 (1980)

TV-PG | Comedy, Music

Sketches include "Urban Monster" and "Friday Edition." Eddie Money performs "Running Back" and "Trinidad."

Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Jack Burns, Mark Blankfield, Maryedith Burrell, Melanie Chartoff

37. Fridays (1980–1982)
Episode: Episode #2.12 (1980)

TV-PG | Comedy, Music

Sketches include "The Ronny Horror Picture Show," "Nat E. Dred: The Rasta Gourmet," and" Steve Forbert performs "Romeo's Tune," and "Get Well Soon." NOTE: Reruns removed "The Ronny Horror ... See full summary »

Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Jack Burns, Mark Blankfield, Maryedith Burrell, Melanie Chartoff

Votes: 19

38. Fridays (1980–1982)
Episode: Episode #2.15 (1981)

TV-PG | Comedy, Music

Sketches include "Popeye's Got a Brand New Bag," "Nat E. Dred: The Rasta Gourmet," "Friday Edition," "Draft Lottery Sweepstakes" (Tom Kramer film), and "Frieda Mueller, Art Agent." The Plasmatics performs "Living Dead" and "Butcher Baby."

Directors: Bob Bowker, Tom Kramer | Stars: Mark Blankfield, Maryedith Burrell, Melanie Chartoff, Larry David

39. Fridays (1980–1982)
Episode: Episode #2.16 (1981)

TV-PG | Comedy, Music

Sketches include "That Darn Reagan," "Drugs R' Us," "Friday Edition" and "Henny Youngman's Dressing Room". REO Speedwagon performs "Don't Let Him Go" and "Keep On Loving You"

Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Jack Burns, Mark Blankfield, Maryedith Burrell, Melanie Chartoff

40. Fridays (1980–1982)
Episode: Episode #2.17 (1981)

TV-PG | Comedy, Music

Sketches include "Dick: The Punk Barbershop." The Jim Carroll Band performs "People Who Died," "Day and Night," and "It's Too Late."

Director: Paul Miller | Stars: Jack Burns, Valerie Bertinelli, Mark Blankfield, Maryedith Burrell

Votes: 12

41. Fridays (1980–1982)
Episode: Episode #2.18 (1981)

TV-PG | Comedy, Music

Valerie Bertinelli (host). The Jim Carroll Band performs "People Who Died"" (and possibly "Wicked Gravity" and "Day and Night")

Directors: John Moffitt, Tom Kramer | Stars: Valerie Bertinelli, Mark Blankfield, Jack Burns, Maryedith Burrell

Votes: 58

42. Fridays (1980–1982)
Episode: Episode #2.19 (1981)

TV-PG | 38 min | Comedy, Music

This is known as the infamous fistfight episode because of a staged fight at the end of the program orchestrated by guest host Andy Kaufman.

Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Jack Burns, Mark Blankfield, Maryedith Burrell, Melanie Chartoff

Votes: 13

43. Fridays (1980–1982)
Episode: Episode #2.2 (1980)

TV-PG | Comedy, Music

Sketches include "The Three Stooges: Atomic Bong." Kim Carnes performs "Cry Like a Baby" and "More Love."

Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Jack Burns, Mark Blankfield, Maryedith Burrell, Kim Carnes

44. Fridays (1980–1982)
Episode: Episode #2.20 (1981)

TV-PG | Comedy, Music

Sketches include "Battle Boy," "Drugs R' Us: Delivery Girl," and "Atrocity at the Retirement House" (Tom Kramer film). Sir Douglas Quintet performs.

Directors: Bob Bowker, Tom Kramer | Stars: Mark Blankfield, Maryedith Burrell, Melanie Chartoff, Larry David

Votes: 20

45. Fridays (1980–1982)
Episode: Episode #2.21 (1981)

TV-PG | Comedy, Music

Billy Crystal hosts. Andy Kaufman appears in a videotaped apology.

Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Jack Burns, Mark Blankfield, Rod Britt, Maryedith Burrell

Votes: 15

46. Fridays (1980–1982)
Episode: Episode #2.22 (1981)

TV-PG | Comedy, Music

David Steinberg hosts. The Marshall Tucker Band performs "This Time I Believe" and one other song.

Directors: Bob Bowker, Tom Kramer | Stars: Jack Burns, Mark Blankfield, Maryedith Burrell, Melanie Chartoff

47. Fridays (1980–1982)
Episode: Episode #2.23 (1981)

TV-PG | Comedy, Music

Don Novello hosts, in character as Father Guido Sarducci. Telma Hopkins and Joyce Vincent Wilson, the singing duo "Dawn," appear with Sarducci. Jefferson Starship performs "Find Your Way Back" and "Jane."

Directors: John Moffitt, Tom Kramer | Stars: Jack Burns, Mark Blankfield, Maryedith Burrell, Craig Chaquico

48. Fridays (1980–1982)
Episode: Episode #2.24 (1981)

TV-PG | Comedy, Music

Sketches include "Close Encounters of the Third World," "Nat E. Dred: Rastafarian Chef," "Friday Edition", "Men Who Hug," and "The Teenage Years".

Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Jack Burns, Mark Blankfield, Maryedith Burrell, Melanie Chartoff

49. Fridays (1980–1982)
Episode: Episode #2.25 (1981)

TV-PG | Comedy, Music

Mark Hamill hosts. Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band perform "Margaritaville" and and "Stars Fell on Alabama."

Directors: Bob Bowker, Tom Kramer | Stars: Jack Burns, Mark Blankfield, Rod Britt, Jimmy Buffett

50. Fridays (1980–1982)
Episode: Episode #2.26 (1981)

TV-PG | Comedy, Music

George Hamilton hosts. Gary U.S. Bonds performs "This Little Girl," "Way Back When" and "Jole Blon."

Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Jack Burns, Mark Blankfield, Gary U.S. Bonds, Maryedith Burrell