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51.
Kojak (1973–1978)
Episode:
Law Dance
(1976)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The key witness in a robbery/murder trial is murdered just before he was about to testify, seriously damaging the prosecution's case. Kojak's options are either to use less reliable witnesses or to find another way to nail the killers.
Director: Edward M. Abroms | Stars: Telly Savalas, Dan Frazer, Kevin Dobson, David Wilson
Votes: 116
52.
The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977)
Episode:
Mary's Big Party
(1977)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Mary hopes that finally she'll have one dinner party that is not a disaster. Tonight Johnny Carson is going to make an appearance and then the lights go out.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Mary Tyler Moore, Edward Asner, Gavin MacLeod, Ted Knight
Votes: 169
53.
Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode:
The Trial: Part 2
(1991)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Matlock is tapped as a special prosecutor in the murder of a crooked prosecutor.
Director: Frank Thackery | Stars: Andy Griffith, Nancy Stafford, Julie Sommars, Clarence Gilyard Jr.
Votes: 107
54.
Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996)
Episode:
Home Care
(1995)
TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Jessica immerses herself in the medical profession when a young nurse is accused of murdering two patients to whom she was providing home care.
Director: Anthony Pullen Shaw | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Frances Bay, William Converse-Roberts, Megan Follows
Votes: 283
55.
Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode:
The Finale
(1998)
TV-PG | 56 min | Comedy
After George and Jerry land a production deal with NBC, the four head out for Paris on NBC's private plane and are waylaid in a small Massachusetts town.
Director: Andy Ackerman | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 5,182
56.
The Middle (2009–2018)
Episode:
The Map
(2012)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family
After attending Aunt Ginny's funeral, Frankie begins to fear that the family is missing out on important life milestones and vows to begin celebrating all of them. Meanwhile, Axl ... See full summary »
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher
Votes: 333
57. The Middle (2009–2018)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family
The daily mishaps of a married woman and her semi-dysfunctional family and their attempts to survive life in general in the town of Orson, Indiana.
Stars: Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher
Votes: 53,819
58. Blue Velvet (1986)
R | 120 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The discovery of a severed human ear found in a field leads a young man on an investigation related to a beautiful, mysterious nightclub singer and a group of psychopathic criminals who have kidnapped her child.
Director: David Lynch | Stars: Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan, Dennis Hopper, Laura Dern
Votes: 216,023 | Gross: $8.55M
59. Over My Dead Body (1990–1991)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Maxwell Beckett worked for Scotland Yard as a researcher. Today is an author of mystery novels living in San Francisco. Somehow everyone believes that he was an Inspector, so that's what ... See full summary »
Stars: Edward Woodward, Jessica Lundy, Jill Tracy, Rick Fitts
Votes: 61
60. The Cavanaughs (1986–1989)
30 min | Comedy
Showgirl Kit Cavanaugh moves back to Boston after her brother Chuck is widowed. Clashing with her estranged dad Francis, she focuses on her nephews--priest Chuck Jr. and twins Kevin and John--plus shy niece Mary Margaret.
Stars: Barnard Hughes, Peter Michael Goetz, Mary Tanner Bailey, John Short
Votes: 52
61.
CHiPs (1977–1983)
Episode:
Name Your Price
(1977)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Ponch is picked as a contestant for the game show "Name Your Price."
Director: Ric Rondell | Stars: Erik Estrada, Larry Wilcox, Robert Pine, Brodie Greer
Votes: 104
62.
ER (1994–2009)
Episode:
Witch Hunt
(2001)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Weaver fears for her own reputation when Legaspi is accused of sexual harassment. Afraid to reveal her relationship with Legaspi--for both personal and professional reasons--Weaver fails to... See full summary »
Director: Guy Norman Bee | Stars: Anthony Edwards, Noah Wyle, Laura Innes, Alex Kingston
Votes: 353
63.
Happy Days (1974–1984)
Episode:
Passages: Part 2
(1984)
TV-G | Comedy, Family, Music
Joanie primps and Chachi nervously paces as their family and friends gather on their wedding day, while Fonzie and Howard try to convince a by-the-book adoption administrator that some rules are meant to be broken.
Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Henry Winkler, Marion Ross, Scott Baio, Erin Moran
Votes: 119
64.
Hunter (1984–1991)
Episode:
Fatal Obsession: Part 2
(1991)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Joanne Molenski has been killed and serial murder expert Chris Novak agrees to further postpone her leave of absence in order to help Hunter track the killer, who appears to be tied to the murders of police officers in six other cities.
Directors: Winrich Kolbe, Corey Allen | Stars: Fred Dryer, Darlanne Fluegel, Charles Hallahan, Jeffrey Combs
Votes: 74
65.
My Name Is Earl (2005–2009)
Episode:
Van Hickey
(2006)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Earl has to get his old band back together to take care of an elderly man on his list. But it only brings out a nasty secret which ultimately forces Earl to marry Ralph's mom.
Director: Craig Zisk | Stars: Jason Lee, Ethan Suplee, Jaime Pressly, Nadine Velazquez
Votes: 677
66.
The Middle (2009–2018)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(2009)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family
The Hecks' Thanksgiving plans are thrown into a loop when Mr. Ehlert makes her work a shift at the car dealership on Thanksgiving Day.
Director: Michael Spiller | Stars: Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher
Votes: 422
67. Grey's Anatomy (2005– )
TV-14 | 41 min | Drama, Romance
A drama centered on the personal and professional lives of five surgical interns and their supervisors.
Stars: Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson, James Pickens Jr., Justin Chambers
Votes: 342,531
68. Family (1976–1980)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Family
The joys and heartaches of the Lawrence family of Pasadena, California.
Stars: Sada Thompson, James Broderick, Gary Frank, Kristy McNichol
Votes: 2,060
69. Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces (2014)
91 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
Twin Peaks before Twin Peaks (1990) and at the same time not always and entirely in the same place as Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992). A feature film which presents deleted scenes from Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992) assembled together for the first time in an untold portion of the story's prequel.
Director: David Lynch | Stars: Chris Isaak, Kiefer Sutherland, C.H. Evans, Sandra Kinder
Votes: 12,795
70. The 5 Mrs. Buchanans (1994–1995)
30 min | Comedy
Four sisters-in-law struggle to deal with small-town life and their overbearing mother-in-law.
Stars: Judith Ivey, Beth Broderick, Harriet Sansom Harris, Charlotte Ross
Votes: 201
71. Dream on! (1981)
98 min | Drama
Dream On! takes real risks with cinema as form...manifesting a kind of narrative-collage. The film's action follows a group of young actors as they struggle to survive in L.A. and hang on to their artistic principles.
Director: Ed Harker | Stars: Ed Harris, Erin Nico, Luce Rains, Paul Reubens
Votes: 70
72.
The Middle (2009–2018)
Episode:
Thanksgiving II
(2010)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family
When Frankie finds out her mother isn't coming for Thanksgiving, she encourages Mike to invite his emotionally distant father and brother. At dinner, Bob's new librarian girlfriend shows more interest in Brick's book collection than Bob.
Director: Ken Whittingham | Stars: Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher
Votes: 336
73. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A nouveau riche, African-American family who move into a luxury apartment building develop close, if occasionally fractious, relationships with other tenants.
Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover
Votes: 10,626
74. Players (1997–1998)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Three scam-artist convicts satisfy their parole requirements by helping out the FBI.
Stars: Ice-T, Costas Mandylor, Frank John Hughes, Gary Fredo
Votes: 266
75.
Alice (1976–1985)
Episode:
Mel Spins His Wheels
(1984)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Mel's prejudice against the handicapped is tested when he is confined to a wheelchair.
Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: Linda Lavin, Vic Tayback, Beth Howland, Philip McKeon
Votes: 53
76.
Hunter (1984–1991)
Episode:
The Bogota Million
(1988)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A Colombian drug dealer is murdered, and police informant Sporty James becomes the prime suspect, hunted by both Hunter and the criminals.
Director: Michael Preece | Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Charles Hallahan, Victor Campos
Votes: 76
77.
Who's the Boss? (1984–1992)
Episode:
Savor the Veal: Part 2
(1992)
Not Rated | 24 min | Comedy, Romance
Tony and Angela's long-distance relationship comes up short, pulling them farther apart. Part 2 of three.
Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Tony Danza, Judith Light, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro
Votes: 76
78.
The Middle (2009–2018)
Episode:
Pilot
(2009)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Family
Sue tries out for show choir with disastrous results. Frankie desperately tries to close a sale with disastrous results. Brick has trouble relating to his teacher with odd results.
Director: Julie Anne Robinson | Stars: Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher
Votes: 690
79.
The Middle (2009–2018)
Episode:
Siblings
(2009)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family
Frankie observes what she thinks are the perfect siblings, and it becomes her mission in life to make her kids stop fighting with one another and interact as a loving family. Meanwhile, ... See full summary »
Director: Barnet Kellman | Stars: Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher
Votes: 392
80.
The Middle (2009–2018)
Episode:
TV or Not TV
(2010)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Family
Mike and Frankie struggle to find an alternative form of entertainment over cable TV after a visit to a financial adviser, but the kids quickly pick up new hobbies and don't miss it at all.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher
Votes: 363
81.
The Middle (2009–2018)
Episode:
A Simple Christmas
(2010)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family
Mike and Frankie's plan for a simple Christmas are dashed when Frankie's parents show up and stay for 12 days, spoiling the children and never giving Mike a minute of freedom.
Director: Elliot Hegarty | Stars: Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher
Votes: 342
82. Happy Days (1974–1984)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
The Cunningham family live through the 1950s with help and guidance from lovable and almost superhuman greaser Fonzie.
Stars: Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Marion Ross, Tom Bosley
Votes: 21,120
83. ALF (1986–1990)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
When an ugly creature, who loves eating cats, crash-lands into the Tanner family's garage, they treat him as a guest and allow him to live with them as he comments on the stupidity of mankind.
Stars: Mihaly 'Michu' Meszaros, Paul Fusco, Max Wright, Anne Schedeen
Votes: 39,189
84. Amazing Stories (1985–1987)
TV-PG | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Truly amazing, fantastical, funny, and odd, and sometimes scary, sad, and endearing stories are portrayed. Many famous actors, actresses, and directors made guest appearances.
Stars: Charles Durning, Douglas Seale, Sharon Spelman, Louis Giambalvo
Votes: 6,424
85. Generations (1989–1991)
30 min | Drama
Soap opera about two families, one black and one white.
Stars: Kelly Rutherford, Kristoff St. John, Joan Pringle, Jonelle Allen
Votes: 456
86. Down the Shore (1992–1993)
30 min | Comedy
A sitcom about a New Jersey Shore vacation house. Down the shore is how the locals refer to it.
Stars: Louis Mandylor, Cathryn de Prume, Anna Gunn, Lew Schneider
Votes: 92
87. The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn (1999 TV Movie)
PG | 85 min | Drama
A 91-year-old carpenter has to fight developers who are trying to force him to sell his land.
Director: Gregg Champion | Stars: Sidney Poitier, Dianne Wiest, Mary-Louise Parker, George Newbern
Votes: 1,648
88. Houston Knights (1987–1988)
60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A Chicago cop is transferred to Houston where he teams up with a Texas lawman.
Stars: Michael Paré, Michael Beck, Robyn Douglass, John Hancock
Votes: 244
89. Middle Ages (1992)
60 min | Drama
A salesman faces midlife traumas, including fears of losing his job in a bad economy, in a brief ensemble tale of suburban Chicago residents coping with their 40s in the '90s.
Stars: William Russ, Peter Riegert, Amy Brenneman, James Gammon
Votes: 33
90.
Faerie Tale Theatre (1982–1987)
Episode:
Little Red Riding Hood
(1983)
TV-PG | 57 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A sheltered but adventurous young woman finds trouble when she encounters a wolf.
Director: Graeme Clifford | Stars: Malcolm McDowell, Mary Steenburgen, Frances Bay, Diane Ladd
Votes: 197
91.
Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode:
The Defense
(1991)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Matlock defends a young man accused of killing his father in order to protect his mother.
Director: Peter Ellis | Stars: Andy Griffith, Nancy Stafford, Julie Sommars, Clarence Gilyard Jr.
Votes: 102
92.
The Middle (2009–2018)
Episode:
Halloween
(2010)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family
Mike reluctantly agrees to go to a Halloween party with Frankie, but won't dress up. Meanwhile, Axl has a plan to pick up some girls, Sue parties with Reverend TimTom and the youth group, and Brick has an unusual costume.
Director: Jamie Babbit | Stars: Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher
Votes: 348
93. The Karate Kid (1984)
PG | 126 min | Action, Drama, Family
A martial arts master agrees to teach karate to a bullied teenager.
Director: John G. Avildsen | Stars: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, Martin Kove
Votes: 244,857 | Gross: $90.82M
94. Family Ties (1982–1989)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Chronicles liberal ex-hippies Steven and Elyse Keaton, their conservative son Alex, daughters Mallory and Jennifer, and later, youngest child Andrew.
Stars: Michael J. Fox, Michael Gross, Meredith Baxter, Justine Bateman
Votes: 20,356
95. Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992)
R | 134 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
Laura Palmer's harrowing final days are chronicled one year after the murder of Teresa Banks, a resident of Twin Peaks' neighboring town.
Director: David Lynch | Stars: Sheryl Lee, Ray Wise, Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook
Votes: 105,339 | Gross: $4.16M
96. Remington Steele (1982–1987)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The cases of a female private detective partnered with a former thief who assumes the role of a fictitious detective in the business.
Stars: Stephanie Zimbalist, Pierce Brosnan, Doris Roberts, James Read
Votes: 9,991
97. American Playhouse (1980–1994)
61 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Anthology series which ran on PBS throughout the 1980s.
Stars: Jeffrey DeMunn, Elizabeth Franz, Edward Herrmann, Sada Thompson
Votes: 417
98. Street Legal (1987–1994)
50 min | Drama
The professional and private lives of a group of young, aggressive attorneys in partnership together in Toronto.
Stars: C. David Johnson, Eric Peterson, Cynthia Dale, Julie Khaner
Votes: 262
99. The Crew (1995–1996)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Miami-based Regency Airlines employs a diverse staff including acerbic flight attendant Jess, who rooms with practical Maggie; country boy Randy; and witty Paul. Loopy Rex is a pilot.
Stars: Rose Jackson, Kristin Bauer, David Burke, Charles Esten
Votes: 59
100.
Alien Nation (1989–1990)
Episode:
The Spirit of '95
(1990)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi
As Susan and Buck campaign for Tenctonese suffrage, bombings and kidnappings are linked to the anti-Newcomer "Purist" organization.
Director: Harry Longstreet | Stars: Gary Graham, Eric Pierpoint, Michele Scarabelli, Lauren Woodland
Votes: 70