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1. Soap (1977–1981)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The soap-operish antics of two families: the Campbells and the Tates.
Stars: Katherine Helmond, Rod Roddy, Richard Mulligan, Cathryn Damon
Votes: 8,298
2. Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
The rich Collins family of Collinsport, Maine is tormented by strange occurrences.
Stars: Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Alexandra Isles, Nancy Barrett
Votes: 5,440
3. Benson (1979–1986)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Jessica Tate's sharp-tongued former butler, Benson DuBois, moves up in the world, becoming first the governor's "director of household affairs," then the state's budget director, then lieutenant governor and candidate for the executive mansion.
Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold
Votes: 4,168
4. Burnt Offerings (1976)
PG | 116 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A family moves into a large old mansion in the countryside which seems to have a mysterious and sinister power over its new residents.
Director: Dan Curtis | Stars: Karen Black, Oliver Reed, Burgess Meredith, Eileen Heckart
Votes: 13,623
5. The Jayne Mansfield Story (1980 TV Movie)
100 min | Biography, Drama
The gaudy rise and dizzy fall of the last great Hollywood blonde bombshell: Jayne Mansfield.
Director: Dick Lowry | Stars: Loni Anderson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ray Buktenica, Kathleen Lloyd
Votes: 975
6. The Ryan White Story (1989 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 105 min | Biography, Drama
The story of Ryan White, a 13-year-old haemophiliac who contracted AIDS from factor VIII, which was used to control this disorder.
Director: John Herzfeld | Stars: Judith Light, Lukas Haas, Michael Bowen, Nikki Cox
Votes: 981
7. House of Dark Shadows (1970)
GP | 97 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Vampire Barnabas Collins is accidentally released from his centuries-long confinement at his family's estate in Maine. He targets his clueless descendants who live there now and pursues Maggie, the incarnation of his lost love.
Director: Dan Curtis | Stars: Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Roger Davis
Votes: 3,444 | Gross: $4.00M
8. The Lottery (1996 TV Movie)
Unrated | 92 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Based on Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery."
Director: Daniel Sackheim | Stars: Dan Cortese, Keri Russell, Veronica Cartwright, Stephen Root
Votes: 1,052
9. Unspeakable Acts (1990 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 100 min | Biography, Drama
The story of child psychologists Dr. Laurie and Joseph Braga and their involvement in one of the worst child sex abuse scandals in the U.S.
Director: Linda Otto | Stars: Jill Clayburgh, Brad Davis, Sam Behrens, Gary Frank
Votes: 544
10. The Savage Bees (1976 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 90 min | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
The festive fun of the annual Mardi Gras celebration is brought to a halt when a swarm of African killer bees escape from a foreign freighter.
Director: Bruce Geller | Stars: Ben Johnson, Michael Parks, Paul Hecht, Gretchen Corbett
Votes: 808
11. Adam (1983 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 100 min | Crime, Drama
After their child is abducted, John and Reve Walsh are trying to find him. But, shortly after that, Adam is found dead.
Director: Michael Tuchner | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, JoBeth Williams, Martha Scott, Richard Masur
Votes: 714
12. Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo (1977 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 95 min | Horror, Thriller
An airplane carrying coffee beans from South America has some unpleasant stowaways: a hoard of tarantulas which overcome the pilots as the airplane is flying over an orange-producing town ... See full summary »
Director: Stuart Hagmann | Stars: Claude Akins, Charles Frank, Deborah Winters, Bert Remsen
Votes: 950
13. If Someone Had Known (1995 TV Movie)
80 min | Biography, Drama
A young wife and mother is abused by her husband and keeps the secret from her friends and family.
Director: Eric Laneuville | Stars: Kellie Martin, Kevin Dobson, Linda Kelsey, Ivan Sergei
Votes: 533
14. The George McKenna Story (1986 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 100 min | Biography, Drama
He risked it all to make the grade.
Director: Eric Laneuville | Stars: Denzel Washington, Lynn Whitfield, Akosua Busia, Richard Masur
Votes: 1,079
15. Night of Dark Shadows (1971)
GP | 95 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A painter and his wife move into a home and find themselves plagued by ghosts and spirits of his ancestors that used to be witches.
Director: Dan Curtis | Stars: David Selby, Grayson Hall, Kate Jackson, Lara Parker
Votes: 1,836 | Gross: $3.05M
16. Not in My Family (1993 TV Movie)
87 min | Drama
Dark memories of her father are revealed by a new mother's nightmares and depression after childbirth.
Director: Linda Otto | Stars: Joanna Kerns, Michael Brandon, Shelley Hack, Richard Gilliland
Votes: 223
17. Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography
Find out more about the women you love and admire who have made their mark in movies, music, politics, sports, and more in these "Intimate Portraits."
Stars: Linda Emond, Laurent Lederer, Lisa Friedman, Meredith Vieira
Votes: 421
18. In Defense of a Married Man (1990 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 95 min | Crime, Drama
A lawyer's husband is having an affair. When the woman he is having the affair with is found dead. He is the prime suspect. Though he adamantly proclaims his innocence. His wife takes ... See full summary »
Director: Joel Oliansky | Stars: Judith Light, Michael Ontkean, Jerry Orbach, Pat Corley
Votes: 273
19. The Love Boat II (1977 TV Movie)
120 min | Comedy, Romance
The further adventures of the passengers and crew of a luxury cruise ship.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Ken Berry, Bert Convy, Celeste Holm, Hope Lange
Votes: 96
20. America Undercover (1983– )
TV-MA | 67 min | Documentary
A series that features original and previously released documentaries which look at contemporary issues with strong social relevance.
Stars: Lee Grant, Marlene Sanders, Richard Kiley, Lawrence Pressman
Votes: 330
21. A Long Way Home (1981 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 120 min | Drama
Three children were separated at a young age. The oldest, Donald, searches for his younger brother and sister.
Director: Robert Markowitz | Stars: Timothy Hutton, Brenda Vaccaro, Rosanna Arquette, Paul Regina
Votes: 339
22. Torn Between Two Lovers (1979 TV Movie)
97 min | Drama, Romance
Diane is happily married. But, one day while travelling, she meets a dashing architect. With some relief, she parts ways with him at the airport, her resistance to his alluring manner ... See full summary »
Director: Delbert Mann | Stars: Lee Remick, Joseph Bologna, George Peppard, Giorgio Tozzi
Votes: 97
23. Adam: His Song Continues (1986 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 100 min | Crime, Drama
Follows the true story of John and Reve Walsh who, after their child was murdered, fought to raise national awareness of the problem of missing children.
Director: Robert Markowitz | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, JoBeth Williams, Richard Masur, Martha Scott
Votes: 243
24. Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers (1974–1975)
30 min | Comedy
Shy, unassuming Robert Dreyfus is a Boston based symphony violinist who is constantly falling in love. It never seems to work out so Robert generally hangs out with his brash brother Charlie and his wife Janice.
Stars: Paul Sand, Michael Pataki, Penny Marshall, Craig Richard Nelson
Votes: 70
25. Strange Voices (1987 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 100 min | Drama
A family begins to fall apart when they find out their eldest daughter, Nicole, is a victim of schizophrenia.
Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman | Stars: Nancy McKeon, Valerie Harper, Stephen Macht, Tricia Leigh Fisher
Votes: 420
26. The Kids from C.A.P.E.R. (1976–1977)
30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
The adventures of a teenage detective organization.
Stars: Steve Bonino, Cosie Costa, Biff Warren, John Lansing
Votes: 61
27. Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story (1988 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 100 min | Drama
A real-life story about a high school teacher and football coach who is diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease but refuses to give in.
Director: Roy Campanella II | Stars: Pam Dawber, Michael Nouri, Bess Meyer, Peter Berg
Votes: 164
28. Country Justice (1996 TV Movie)
96 min | Drama
A tough grandfather tries to protect his granddaughter from the man who raped her.
Director: Graeme Campbell | Stars: George C. Scott, Rachael Leigh Cook, Don Diamont, Ally Sheedy
Votes: 351
29. The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal (1979 TV Movie)
120 min | Drama, History
The story of the fire in the Triangle Shirtwaist Mfg. Co. building in New York City in 1911 that resulted in the deaths of 146 employees, mostly young women. The ensuing investigation ... See full summary »
Director: Mel Stuart | Stars: David Dukes, Tovah Feldshuh, Lauren Friedman, Janet Margolin
Votes: 179
30. Gregory K (1993 TV Movie)
89 min | Drama
Gregory Kingsley is placed in a boys' ranch after his mother can't take care of him and his two brothers; there he meets a lawyer who wants to adopt him.
Director: Linda Otto | Stars: Bill Smitrovich, Kathleen York, Robert Joy, Kristin Griffith
Votes: 231
31. Bill: On His Own (1983 TV Movie)
96 min | Biography, Drama
Bill Sackter struggles to cope after his best friend and guardian Barry Morrow and his wife Beverly move away. Bill moves into a group home run by Mae Driscoll, who teaches him how to read.... See full summary »
Director: Anthony Page | Stars: Mickey Rooney, Helen Hunt, Edie McClurg, Tracey Walter
Votes: 347
32. Living Dolls: The Making of a Child Beauty Queen (2001 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
Documentary about the subculture of child beauty pageants (usually restricted to girls no older than 5), showing the lengths to which some parents will go to ensure that their children win these pageants...
Director: Shari Cookson | Stars: Swan Brooner, Robin Browne, Leslie Butler, Michael Butler
Votes: 275
33. A Mother's Right: The Elizabeth Morgan Story (1992 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 95 min | Drama
Based on the custody case involving Elizabeth Morgan and the subsequent Elizabeth Morgan Act.
Director: Linda Otto | Stars: Bonnie Bedelia, Terence Knox, Kenneth Welsh, Nick Searcy
Votes: 96
34. Fear on Trial (1975 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 100 min | Drama
The story of John Henry Faulk, a radio/TV personality of the 1950s, who was blacklisted during the McCarthy era. Faulk sued the organization that was behind the blacklisting, and the ... See full summary »
Director: Lamont Johnson | Stars: William Devane, George C. Scott, Dorothy Tristan, William Redfield
Votes: 151
35. Marathon (1980 TV Movie)
100 min | Comedy
A middle aged man spends his free time running. Especially since his wife spends more of her time on her work. He later meets another runner, a younger woman who inspires to compete in a marathon.
Director: Jackie Cooper | Stars: Bob Newhart, Herb Edelman, Dick Gautier, Anita Gillette
Votes: 65
36. Crash: The Mystery of Flight 1501 (1990 TV Movie)
120 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
When a passenger plane crashes after a bomb scare, there are many unanswered questions, which can only be attributed to "pilot error". The pilot's wife, Diane Halstead, is convinced her ... See full summary »
Director: Philip Saville | Stars: Cheryl Ladd, Jeffrey DeMunn, Frederick Coffin, Peter Jurasik
Votes: 334
37. A Place at the Table (1988 TV Movie)
48 min | Drama
A young student is determined to motivate her community after a friend of hers is found to be suffering from hunger.
Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman | Stars: Lukas Haas, Jenny Lewis, David Morse, Susan Dey
Votes: 37
38. And Baby Makes Six (1979 TV Movie)
100 min | Comedy, Drama
A couple faces a dilemma when the 46-year-old wife unexpectedly becomes pregnant. She wants to have the baby, but her husband's plans for the future do not involve raising another child. ... See full summary »
Director: Waris Hussein | Stars: Colleen Dewhurst, Warren Oates, Maggie Cooper, Al Corley
Votes: 67
39. Ruby and Oswald (1978 TV Movie)
180 min | Drama, History
A docudrama about the events surrounding the assassination of the 35th United States President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, in 1963, based on eyewitness and other testimonies.
Director: Mel Stuart | Stars: Michael Lerner, Frederic Forrest, Doris Roberts, Lou Frizzell
Votes: 144
40. A Last Cry for Help (1979 TV Movie)
Unrated | 97 min | Drama
Sharon appears to be a normal 17-year-old girl with good grades, many friends, and a wonderful personality--and a home life constrained by her parents' pressures on and expectations for her... See full summary »
Director: Hal Sitowitz | Stars: Linda Purl, Shirley Jones, Tony Lo Bianco, Murray Hamilton
Votes: 64
41. Phyl & Mikhy (1980– )
30 min | Comedy
Track stars Phyllis (Phyl) and Mikhail (Mikhy) are on opposite sides of the Cold War but meet and marry. Mikhy defects and they move in with Phyl's father Max, where Mikhy must navigate the... See full summary »
Stars: Rick Lohman, Murphy Cross, Larry Haines, Michael Pataki
42. Citizen: The Political Life of Allard K. Lowenstein (1983)
72 min | Documentary
Chronicles the life of Allard K. Lowenstein, the political activist and Congressman known for his tireless anti-war and civil rights activism.
Director: Julie M. Thompson | Stars: Allard K. Lowenstein, Midge Costanza, David Halberstam, Dorothy Di Cintio
43. Flatbush Avenue J (1976 TV Special)
26 min
Director: Martin Davidson | Stars: Paul Sylvan, Brooke Adams, Jamie Donnelly, Paul Jabara
45. Destined to Live (1988 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Linda Otto | Stars: Jill Eikenberry, Jill Ireland, Gloria Steinem, Michael Tucker
46.
Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
Episode:
Kellie Martin
(2002)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography
Director: Kenny Golde | Stars: Lillian Madere Andrade, Diane Baker, Keith Christian, Tyne Daly
Votes: 83
47.
Benson (1979–1986)
Episode:
Chain of Command
(1980)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The lieutenant governor takes over the governor's office for a few days when Governor Gatling is sick. Ed Sherman tries to get a bill passed into law, knowing that the governor opposes the bill.
Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Caroline McWilliams
Votes: 48
48.
Benson (1979–1986)
Episode:
Jessica
(1979)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
While a Baron visits the state and has meetings with the governor, he meets Jessica Tate. The two start an affair, and the Baron is later found dead in her hotel room.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Caroline McWilliams
Votes: 55
49.
Benson (1979–1986)
Episode:
Pilot
(1979)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Benson arrives to help the Governor with his transition to the mansion, meanwhile he helps prevent the deportation of beavers from the state that would inhibit the building of a multi-billion dollar industry.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Caroline McWilliams
Votes: 95
50.
Benson (1979–1986)
Episode:
The Layoff
(1979)
TV-G | 24 min | Comedy, Family
Benson has to layoff some of the staff and among the ones he has on the block is the kindly pastry chef.
Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Caroline McWilliams
Votes: 53