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1. Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (2012– )
TV-PG | 53 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Before the popularity of AncestryDNA, journalist and cultural critic Henry Louis Gates, Jr. divulges the family trees of various celebrities, many times with stunning revelations.
Stars: Henry Louis Gates Jr., CeCe Moore, Anita Hill, Ty Burrell
Votes: 1,631
2. Nova (1974– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
Science documentaries about various topics.
Stars: Jay O. Sanders, Craig Sechler, Stacy Keach, Eric Meyers
Votes: 3,088
3. American Experience (1987– )
TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A series showcasing documentaries on American history.
Stars: David McCullough, David Ogden Stiers, Michael Murphy, Oliver Platt
Votes: 2,197
4. American Crime Story (2016– )
TV-MA | 42 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
An anthology series centered around America's most notorious crimes and criminals.
Stars: Sarah Paulson, Annaleigh Ashford, Sterling K. Brown, Kenneth Choi
Votes: 98,822
5. Inside Look: The People v. O.J. Simpson - American Crime Story (2016)
TV-14 | 5 min | Documentary, Short
Inside the series of the same name.
Stars: Sarah Paulson, Sterling K. Brown, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson
Votes: 27,173
6. The Spectacular Spider-Man (2008–2009)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
An animated television show that focuses on a sixteen-year-old Peter Parker, and the origins of Spider-Man.
Stars: Josh Keaton, Lacey Chabert, Joshua LeBar, Grey Griffin
Votes: 19,304
7. Any Day Now (1998–2002)
60 min | Drama
Two friends, one black and one white, recall their friendship in the past when they reunite in the present.
Stars: Annie Potts, Lorraine Toussaint, Chris Mulkey, Olivia Friedman
Votes: 1,143
8. Genius (2017– )
TV-14 | 50 min | Biography, Drama, History
The life stories of history's greatest minds, from their days as young adults to their final years: their discoveries, loves, relationships, causes, flaws, and genius.
Stars: Samantha Colley, Seth Gabel, Antonio Banderas, Clémence Poésy
Votes: 20,104
9. 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: 632
10. ER (1994–2009)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Romance
The doctors who work in the ER at the County General Hospital in Chicago grapple with ups and downs in their personal and professional lives while trying to give apt medical care to their patients.
Stars: Anthony Edwards, George Clooney, Julianna Margulies, Eriq La Salle
Votes: 67,634
11. Masters of Sex (2013–2016)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Drama about the pioneers of the science of human sexuality whose research touched off the sexual revolution.
Stars: Michael Sheen, Lizzy Caplan, Caitlin FitzGerald, Teddy Sears
Votes: 38,488
12. Law & Order (1990– )
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
New York's finest police detectives and prosecutors fight to make the city a safer place. With integrity as the guiding force from investigation to verdict, the teams weigh every perspective in their commitment to finding justice.
Stars: Jerry Orbach, Jesse L. Martin, Dennis Farina, Sam Waterston
Votes: 44,448
13. Revenge (2011–2015)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
An emotionally troubled young woman sets out to exact revenge against the people who wronged her father.
Stars: Madeleine Stowe, Emily VanCamp, Gabriel Mann, Nick Wechsler
Votes: 125,003
14. The Closer (2005–2012)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Deputy Police Chief Brenda Johnson runs the Priority Homicide Division of the LAPD with an unorthodox style. Her innate ability to read people and obtain confessions helps her and her team solve the city's toughest, most sensitive cases.
Stars: Kyra Sedgwick, J.K. Simmons, Corey Reynolds, Robert Gossett
Votes: 28,876
15. Picket Fences (1992–1996)
120 min | Crime, Drama, Family
An aging Sheriff tries to keep the peace in Rome, Wisconsin, a small town plagued by bizarre and violent crimes.
Stars: Kathy Baker, Tom Skerritt, Lauren Holly, Costas Mandylor
Votes: 5,138
16. Scandal (2012–2018)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Thriller
A former White House Communications Director starts her own crisis management firm only to realize her clients are not the only ones with secrets.
Stars: Kerry Washington, Darby Stanchfield, Katie Lowes, Guillermo Diaz
Votes: 79,626
17. Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001–2011)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
This series focuses on the NYPD's Major Case Squad, a force of detectives who investigate high-profile cases, while also showing parts of the crime from the perpetrator's point of view.
Stars: Kathryn Erbe, Vincent D'Onofrio, Jamey Sheridan, Courtney B. Vance
Votes: 27,846
18. Graceland (2013–2015)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A rookie FBI agent is sent to a house for undercover agents in Southern California, where he is trained by a former legend FBI agent.
Stars: Daniel Sunjata, Aaron Tveit, Vanessa Ferlito, Manny Montana
Votes: 17,684
19. Flashforward (2009–2010)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
A special task force in the FBI investigates after every person on Earth simultaneously blacks out and awakens with a short vision of their future.
Stars: Courtney B. Vance, Joseph Fiennes, Jack Davenport, Zachary Knighton
Votes: 62,075
20. Thirtysomething (1987–1991)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Seven tricenarians living in Philadelphia struggle with everyday adult angst.
Stars: Timothy Busfield, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Peter Horton
Votes: 3,039
21. Charlie Rose (1991–2017)
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Charlie Rose interviews noteworthy people in fields including politics and government, business and economics, science and technology, media, sports and the arts.
Stars: Charlie Rose, Mark Halperin, Al Hunt, Thomas Friedman
Votes: 1,165
22. State of Mind (2007)
Comedy, Drama
A look at the private and professional lives of therapists -- and whether or not these professionals are typically crazier than their patients.
Stars: Lili Taylor, Derek Riddell, Mido Hamada, Theresa Randle
Votes: 189
23. Boston Public (2000–2006)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
The lives of 10 faculty members at a high school in Boston weave in and out of dealing with trouble-makers, having a personal life, and keeping sanity.
Stars: Loretta Devine, Anthony Heald, Fyvush Finkel, Chi McBride
Votes: 6,293
24. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015– )
TV-PG | 41 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stephen Colbert took over as host, executive producer and writer of THE LATE SHOW on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. The comedy-variety-talk show is broadcast five nights a week from the Ed Sullivan theater in New York.
Stars: Stephen Colbert, Stay Human, Jon Batiste, Jen Spyra
Votes: 14,870
25. Lovecraft Country (2020)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A young African-American travels across the U.S. in the 1950s in search of his missing father.
Stars: Jonathan Majors, Jurnee Smollett, Courtney B. Vance, Michael Kenneth Williams
Votes: 47,245
26. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Jimmy Fallon hosts the Tonight Show and interviews celebrities, plays games with them and has a musical or comedic guest perform.
Stars: Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, Steve Higgins, Questlove
Votes: 19,009
27. Variety Studio: Actors on Actors (2014– )
Talk-Show
Each episode brings together multiple pairs of actors engaging in intimate one-on-one discussions about their craft and work.
Stars: Clayton Davis, Carey Mulligan, Nicole Kidman, Ramin Setoodeh
Votes: 144
28. 61st Street (2022– )
TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Follows Moses Johnson, a promising high school athlete, who is swept up into the infamously corrupt Chicago criminal justice system.
Stars: Courtney B. Vance, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Mark O'Brien, Andrene Ward-Hammond
Votes: 1,209
29. The Wild Thornberrys (1998–2004)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Eliza Thornberry is not your ordinary kid. It's not just because she travels the world in an RV with her parents: famous nature show hosts. Eliza also happened to be granted the magical ability to talk with and understand animals.
Stars: Lacey Chabert, Jodi Carlisle, Tim Curry, Danielle Harris
Votes: 15,978
30. The Broadway.com Show (2013– )
News
Weekly round-up of the hottest news stories on Broadway, written by and starring the Broadway.com editorial staff.
Stars: Lindsay Champion, Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens, Ryan Lee Gilbert
Votes: 84
31. Red Carpet Report (2009– )
Short, News, Talk-Show
Red Carpet Report, Hollywood's number one independently owned and operated source for Red Carpet interviews, reviews, and news. We never go after gossip and #WeAskMore.
Stars: Kristyn Burtt, Linda Antwi, JJ Snyder, Stephanie Piché
Votes: 103
32. State of Affairs (2014–2015)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Thriller
A CIA officer is plucked from the field to become the president's daily briefer, assuming responsibility for targeting America's most critical threats while navigating the unique lifestyle that comes with such a high-powered job.
Stars: Katherine Heigl, Alfre Woodard, Adam Kaufman, Sheila Vand
Votes: 6,126
33. One Thousand Years of Slavery (2021– )
60 min | Documentary
Powerful stories of notable individuals about their deep personal black experiences and the legacy of slavery.
Stars: CCH Pounder, Dulé Hill, Courtney B. Vance, Debbie Allen
Votes: 32
34. Sherri (2022– )
60 min | Talk-Show
Sherri Shepherd, actress, comedian and Emmy Award winner, presents live audiences with a daily dose of pop culture, comedy, conversations and daytime gatherings, including interviews with celebrities and people of interest.
Stars: Sherri Shepherd, Milly Almodovar, Tammy Pescatelli, Bevy Smith
Votes: 140
35. Working in the Theatre (1976– )
60 min | Documentary, Talk-Show
Bringing together performers, directors, playwrights, designers, choreographers, producers and behind-the-scenes personnel from the American and international theatre, the program offers a ... See full summary »
Stars: Jean Dalrymple, George White, Brendan Gill, Ted Chapin
Votes: 46
36. Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Talk-Show
Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.
Stars: Andy Cohen, Kyle Richards, Sonja Morgan, Kenya Moore
Votes: 887
37. Larry King Now (2012–2020)
TV-MA | Comedy, Talk-Show
Larry King brings you newsmakers of every stripe - from world leaders and entertainers to regular people changing the world or caught in the crossfire of the biggest stories of the day.
Stars: Larry King, Dennis Miller, Tom Green, Melissa Rivers
Votes: 438
38. Tavis Smiley (2004–2017)
30 min | Talk-Show
A diverse panel of experts on various social, political, economic, and legal issues that are key to Detroit's turnaround.
Stars: Tavis Smiley, Cornel West, Bernie Sanders, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 411
39. The Chew (2011–2018)
TV-PG | 36 min | Talk-Show
Life is celebrated and explored through food.
Stars: Carla Hall, Michael Symon, Clinton Kelly, Mario Batali
Votes: 979
40. GMA3: What You Need to Know (2020– )
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Amy Robach, T.J. Holmes, and Dr. Jennifer Ashton host.
Stars: Jennifer Ashton, Amy Robach, T.J. Holmes, DeMarco Morgan
Votes: 76
41. Made in Hollywood (2005– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Talk-Show
"Made In Hollywood" provides an inside look at the new movie and DVD releases, bringing superstar talent and Hollywood magic to you.
Stars: Kylie Erica Mar, Julie L. Harkness, Patrick Stinson, Rahsan-Rahsan Lindsay
Votes: 442
42. In the Cutz (2005–2006)
30 min | Music, News, Reality-TV
"In The Cutz" Executive Producer/ Creator Klaus Price bring you an innovative look at the Entertainment and associated industries. AMY WEBER stars in this fast paced Entertainment ... See full summary »
Stars: Amy Weber, Leanisha Slater, Scott Hamilton, Elizabeth Perry
Votes: 65
43. Live with Kelly and Mark (1988– )
TV-PG | 61 min | Talk-Show
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos interact with their guests.
Stars: Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest, Michael Gelman, Art Moore
Votes: 2,305
44. Today (1952– )
TV-G | 240 min | News, Talk-Show
A daily live broadcast provides current domestic and international news, weather reports, and interviews with newsmakers from the worlds of politics, business, media, entertainment, and sports.
Stars: Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Jack Lescoulie, Frank Blair
Votes: 2,452
45. The Real (I) (2013–2022)
TV-PG | 42 min | Music, News, Talk-Show
"The Real" is an American talk show, which is hosted by Loni Love, Adrienne Houghton, Jeannie Mai Jenkins, and Garcelle Beauvais.
Stars: Adrienne Houghton, Jeannie Mai Jenkins, Loni Love, Tamera Mowry-Housley
Votes: 1,487
46. Tamron Hall (2019–2024)
TV-PG | 60 min | News, Talk-Show
Journalist Tamron Hall hosts in-depth and relatable conversations covering a variety of topics.
Stars: Tamron Hall, Holly Robinson Peete, Sunny Hostin, André Leon Talley
Votes: 248
47. Good Morning America (1975– )
TV-G | 120 min | News, Talk-Show
They present the news and information source of the day's topics and journalism.
Stars: Lara Spencer, Ginger Zee, Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos
Votes: 2,020
48. Rachael Ray (2006–2023)
TV-G | 60 min | News, Talk-Show
Rachael Ray offers simple solutions to everyday issues.
Stars: Rachael Ray, Mike Goral, Gretta Monahan, Ian Smith
Votes: 1,163
49. The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996–2002)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Comedian Rosie O'Donnell produces and hosts her first daytime talk show that focuses on interviews with celebrities about acting, writing, charity work, and family life.
Stars: Rosie O'Donnell, John McDaniel, Caroline Rhea, Susan Lucci
Votes: 1,580
50. Up Close with Carrie Keagan (2007– )
Talk-Show
Up Close with Carrie Keagan is a comedy talk-show featuring ground-breaking, funny and uncensored interviews with Hollywood's A-list.
Stars: Carrie Keagan, Shark Firestone, Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone
Votes: 220