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1. Detroit Under S.T.R.E.S.S. (2018)
86 min | Documentary, Crime
Detroit Under S.T.R.E.S.S. is a documentary about the short-lived, highly controversial crime prevention and police decoy program from the early 1970s called "S.T.R.E.S.S.," i.e., "Stop The Robberies, Enjoy Safe Streets."
Director: David Van Wie | Star: C. Thomas Howell
Votes: 47
2.
SEAL Team (2017–2024)
Episode:
Fair Winds and Following Seas
(2022)
TV-14 | 49 min | Action, Drama, War
Reeling from a devastating loss, Bravo must fight their way out of hostile territory.
Director: Christopher Chulack | Stars: David Boreanaz, Neil Brown Jr., A.J. Buckley, Toni Trucks
Votes: 597
3.
24 (2001–2010)
Episode:
Day 5: 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
(2006)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A terrorist infiltrates CTU, Kim is reunited with her father, and the Vice President arrives to handle the crisis.
Director: Jon Cassar | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Kim Raver, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Carlos Bernard
Votes: 1,467
4.
Criminal Minds (2005– )
Episode:
100
(2009)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The BAU team races to help Hotchner find The Reaper and save his family before it's too late.
Director: Edward Allen Bernero | Stars: Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler
Votes: 3,991
5.
Southland (2009–2013)
Episode:
Chaos
(2013)
TV-MA | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Chaos reigns in the city when Cooper and Lucero are kidnapped and held hostage by a pair of "tweakers" and our cops join the frantic search to find them... before it is too late.
Director: Christopher Chulack | Stars: Michael Cudlitz, Shawn Hatosy, C. Thomas Howell, Regina King
Votes: 543
6.
Grimm (2011–2017)
Episode:
Blond Ambition
(2014)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
It's Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) and Rosalee's (Bree Turner) big day and their joy will only be matched by unexpected heartache for those around them. Nick (David Giuntoli) and Juliette (... See full summary »
Director: Norberto Barba | Stars: David Giuntoli, Russell Hornsby, Elizabeth Tulloch, Silas Weir Mitchell
Votes: 1,291
7.
Animal Kingdom (2016–2022)
Episode:
What Have You Done
(2016)
TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama
While Pope and Smurf try to keep Baz from figuring out the truth about Catherine, the money from their Camp Pendleton heist comes through. But there are bigger problems within the Cody Gang.
Director: John Wells | Stars: Ellen Barkin, Scott Speedman, Shawn Hatosy, Ben Robson
Votes: 827
8. The Kindred Chronicles (2013)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Roger Lay Jr. | Stars: Brigid Brannagh, James L. Conway, Stacy Haiduk, C. Thomas Howell
Votes: 19
9.
Grimm (2011–2017)
Episode:
The Law of Sacrifice
(2014)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
The Verrat find out that Adelind and her baby have gone to Captain Sean Renard for help. Nick enlists the help of Monroe and Rosalee to keep Adalind safe, as his mother figures how to deal with the Royals.
Director: Terrence O'Hara | Stars: David Giuntoli, Russell Hornsby, Elizabeth Tulloch, Silas Weir Mitchell
Votes: 1,054
10.
Animal Kingdom (2016–2022)
Episode:
Judas Kiss
(2016)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama
The Codys aim for the biggest score of their lives as the cops put J in an impossible position. Meanwhile, Catherine arrives to make amends, raising Smurf's suspicions in the process, and Pope is enlisted to investigate.
Director: Christopher Chulack | Stars: Ellen Barkin, Scott Speedman, Shawn Hatosy, Ben Robson
Votes: 774
11.
SEAL Team (2017–2024)
Episode:
My Life for Yours
(2019)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Drama, War
Bravo Team desperately searches for Ray after he gets separated from them while in enemy territory.
Director: David Boreanaz | Stars: David Boreanaz, Max Thieriot, Jessica Paré, Neil Brown Jr.
Votes: 590
12.
24 (2001–2010)
Episode:
Day 5: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
(2006)
TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Crime, Drama
While CTU itself deals with an attack, the Vice President tries to convince the President to declare martial law in Los Angeles.
Director: Brad Turner | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Kim Raver, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Carlos Bernard
Votes: 1,372
13.
SEAL Team (2017–2024)
Episode:
Never Out of the Fight
(2019)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Drama, War
Bravo team's future is on the line when Commander Shaw recommends they be split up, but Jason's unit has one final mission to prove him wrong.
Director: Christopher Chulack | Stars: David Boreanaz, Max Thieriot, Jessica Paré, Neil Brown Jr.
Votes: 564
14.
Amazon (1999–2000)
Episode:
Fallen Angels
(1999)
Adventure
Director: Jon Cassar | Stars: C. Thomas Howell, Carol Alt, Chris William Martin, Fabiana Udenio
Votes: 38
15.
Southland (2009–2013)
Episode:
Reckoning
(2013)
TV-MA | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
In the season finale, John copes with the aftermath of his kidnapping, while Sammy closes in on the real robbers, Ben feels the pressure and Lydia becomes closer with Russell.
Director: Christopher Chulack | Stars: Michael Cudlitz, Shawn Hatosy, C. Thomas Howell, Regina King
Votes: 495
16.
Grimm (2011–2017)
Episode:
The Inheritance
(2014)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Nick and Hank are called to investigate a double homicide, and quickly learn the victims were from a special section of the Verrat tasked with finding rare objects pertaining to the Wesen ... See full summary »
Director: Eric Laneuville | Stars: David Giuntoli, Russell Hornsby, Elizabeth Tulloch, Silas Weir Mitchell
Votes: 984
17.
Bosch (2014–2021)
Episode:
Salvation Mountain
(2019)
TV-MA | 48 min | Crime, Drama
Detective Edgar questions Clayton in an effort to locate Bosch. Clayton suffers serious addiction withdrawal, but remembers some details that may prove helpful. The LA Times article about ... See full summary »
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Titus Welliver, Jamie Hector, Amy Aquino, Madison Lintz
Votes: 1,159
18. Sons of Anarchy (2008– )
TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A biker struggles to balance being a father and being involved in an outlaw motorcycle club.
Stars: Charlie Hunnam, Katey Sagal, Mark Boone Junior, Kim Coates
Votes: 323,381
19. Criminal Minds: Season 9 - Eyes Only (2014 Video)
Documentary, Short
Sneak Peek.
Stars: Brian Appel, Adrienne Barbeau, Paget Brewster, A.J. Cook
Votes: 40
20.
Amazon (1999–2000)
Episode:
A Bible and a Gun
(2000)
Adventure
Director: Ross Clyde | Stars: C. Thomas Howell, Carol Alt, Chris William Martin, Fabiana Udenio
Votes: 17
21.
Summerland (2004–2005)
Episode:
Safe House
(2005)
Drama
Nikki goes on a date with Cameron and his father picks them up. On the way home, he is pulled over by the police and arrested because he's been drinking. Cameron tells Nikkie it's not a big... See full summary »
Director: Allison Liddi-Brown | Stars: Lori Loughlin, Shawn Christian, Merrin Dungey, Ryan Kwanten
Votes: 58
22.
Southland (2009–2013)
Episode:
Graduation Day
(2011)
TV-MA | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
On Ben's rookie class's graduation day, Cooper's back-pain and pills addiction not only cause a miserable mood but completely exclude vital backup, so Ben finally forces his ex-tutor to ... See full summary »
Director: Christopher Chulack | Stars: Arija Bareikis, Michael Cudlitz, Shawn Hatosy, Regina King
Votes: 275
23.
Criminal Minds (2005– )
Episode:
...And Back
(2009)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The team head to Canada to investigate the disappearances of a number of homeless people, drug users and sex workers and uncover something horrific in part two of the season finale.
Director: Edward Allen Bernero | Stars: Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler
Votes: 131
24.
Stitchers (2015–2017)
Episode:
Full Stop
(2015)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi
When Cameron and Fisher are attacked by an unknown assailant, Fisher is left gravely wounded.
Director: J. Miller Tobin | Stars: Emma Ishta, Kyle Harris, Ritesh Rajan, Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Votes: 410
25. Bosch (2014–2021)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama
An L.A.P.D. homicide detective works to solve the murder of a 13-year-old boy while standing trial in federal court for the murder of a serial killer.
Stars: Titus Welliver, Jamie Hector, Amy Aquino, Lance Reddick
Votes: 83,401
26. Southland (2009–2013)
TV-MA | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The lives of Police Officers working for the Los Angeles Police Department.
Stars: Michael Cudlitz, Shawn Hatosy, Regina King, Ben McKenzie
Votes: 29,103
27. 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: 4,242
28.
Amazon (1999–2000)
Episode:
Home
(2000)
Adventure
Director: T.W. Peacocke | Stars: C. Thomas Howell, Carol Alt, Chris William Martin, Fabiana Udenio
Votes: 15
29.
Criminal Minds (2005– )
Episode:
Omnivore
(2009)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
After being inactive for 10 years, Hotch's first BAU case, an elusive serial killer known as the Reaper, starts killing again.
Director: Nelson McCormick | Stars: Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler
Votes: 2,440
30.
Southland (2009–2013)
Episode:
Derailed
(2009)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The body of a dead gang member is discovered; Detective Salinger and his daughter grow further apart; Detective Bryant asks Detective Adams to take in shooting witness Janila.
Director: Christopher Chulack | Stars: Kevin Alejandro, Arija Bareikis, Michael Cudlitz, Shawn Hatosy
Votes: 375
31.
Psych (2006–2014)
Episode:
One, Maybe Two, Ways Out
(2010)
TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
A U.S. government spy seeks Shawn and Gus' help in clearing her name.
Director: Mel Damski | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson
Votes: 969
32.
Southland (2009–2013)
Episode:
Legacy
(2012)
TV-MA | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
John has an eventful shift on the day he receives his pin for 20 years of service, Sammy and Ben try to out-prank each other, and Lydia and Reuben suspect that a father may have killed his 30 year old son.
Director: J. Michael Muro | Stars: Michael Cudlitz, Shawn Hatosy, Regina King, Ben McKenzie
Votes: 258
33.
Southland (2009–2013)
Episode:
Integrity Check
(2012)
TV-MA | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A documentary film crew accompanies Cooper and Tang on their shift, Ben suspects that Sammy may have planted evidence to help settle a score, and Lydia risks her pregnancy and takes a shift in the field.
Director: Christopher Chulack | Stars: Michael Cudlitz, Shawn Hatosy, Regina King, Ben McKenzie
Votes: 268
34.
Grimm (2011–2017)
Episode:
Nobody Knows the Trubel I've Seen
(2014)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Nick (David Giuntoli) and Hank (Russell Hornsby) investigate a dangerous female suspect (guest star Jacqueline Toboni) leaving a trail of Wesen in her wake. Elsewhere, Adalind (Claire ... See full summary »
Director: Norberto Barba | Stars: David Giuntoli, Russell Hornsby, Elizabeth Tulloch, Silas Weir Mitchell
Votes: 1,047
35.
The Punisher (2017–2019)
Episode:
3 AM
(2017)
TV-MA | 51 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Former Marine Frank Castle takes the law into his own hands while struggling to come to terms with his traumatic past.
Director: Tom Shankland | Stars: Jon Bernthal, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Amber Rose Revah, Daniel Webber
Votes: 9,289
36. Psych (2006–2014)
TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
When a novice sleuth convinces the police he has psychic powers, he and his reluctant best friend are hired on as consultants to help solve complicated cases.
Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Corbin Bernsen
Votes: 105,715
37. 24 (2001–2010)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Counter Terrorism Agent Jack Bauer races against the clock to subvert terrorist plots and save his nation from ultimate disaster.
Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Carlos Bernard, Dennis Haysbert
Votes: 196,988
38. The Punisher (2017–2019)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
After his revenge on those who murdered his family, aimless Marine veteran Frank Castle finds a new meaning in life as a vigilante known as "The Punisher".
Stars: Jon Bernthal, Amber Rose Revah, Ben Barnes, Jason R. Moore
Votes: 264,900
39. Injustice 2 (2017 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Following the end of Superman's totalitarian reign over the Earth, Batman and his allies attempt to piece the world back together only to be faced with a new threat that will cause them to do the unthinkable.
Directors: Ed Boon, Dominic Cianciolo, Martin Stoltz | Stars: Phil LaMarr, Vanessa Marshall, Khary Payton, Taliesin Jaffe
Votes: 4,948
40.
The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
Episode:
Acheron: Part II
(2021)
TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Maggie's mission takes the team through a subway tunnel, challenged by a recalcitrant Negan and lurking walkers; with Eugene's group, Yumiko searches for answers about her brother and challenges the processes at the Commonwealth outpost.
Director: Kevin Dowling | Stars: Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Lauren Cohan, Christian Serratos
Votes: 8,895
41.
Criminal Minds (2005– )
Episode:
To Hell...
(2009)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The team head to Canada to investigate the disappearances of a number of homeless people, drug users and sex workers and uncover something horrific.
Director: Charles Haid | Stars: Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler
Votes: 2,429
42.
Southland (2009–2013)
Episode:
Wednesday
(2012)
TV-MA | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Officer John Cooper returns to duty after recovering from back surgery and meets his new partner, Officer Jessica Tang, a tough and disciplined cop with her own set of baggage from working ... See full summary »
Director: Christopher Chulack | Stars: Michael Cudlitz, Shawn Hatosy, Regina King, Ben McKenzie
Votes: 304
43.
Southland (2009–2013)
Episode:
The Felix Paradox
(2013)
TV-MA | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The funeral of a major drug dealer brings gangsters of all sorts out of the woodwork. With chaos in the streets, our cops learn that the greatest threats often come from within.
Director: Stephen Cragg | Stars: Michael Cudlitz, Shawn Hatosy, C. Thomas Howell, Regina King
Votes: 245
44.
Grimm (2011–2017)
Episode:
Thanks for the Memories
(2014)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
The team scrambles to find a cure to get Nick's abilities back.
Director: Norberto Barba | Stars: David Giuntoli, Russell Hornsby, Elizabeth Tulloch, Silas Weir Mitchell
Votes: 1,108
45. Ray Donovan (2013–2020)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama
Ray Donovan, a professional "fixer" for the rich and famous in Los Angeles, can make anyone's problems disappear except those created by his own family.
Stars: Liev Schreiber, Eddie Marsan, Dash Mihok, Pooch Hall
Votes: 93,520
46. Longmire (2012–2017)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Walt Longmire is the dedicated and unflappable sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming. Widowed only a year, he is a man in psychic repair but buries his pain behind his brave face, unassuming grin and dry wit.
Stars: Robert Taylor, Katee Sackhoff, Lou Diamond Phillips, Cassidy Freeman
Votes: 39,992
47.
Amazon (1999–2000)
Episode:
Babel
(2000)
Adventure
Director: Ross Clyde | Stars: C. Thomas Howell, Carol Alt, Chris William Martin, Fabiana Udenio
Votes: 14
48.
Amazon (1999–2000)
Episode:
Exodus
(1999)
Adventure
Stars: C. Thomas Howell, Carol Alt, Chris William Martin, Fabiana Udenio
Votes: 12
49.
Amazon (1999–2000)
Episode:
The White Witch
(2000)
Adventure
Director: Steven Luppino | Stars: C. Thomas Howell, Carol Alt, Chris William Martin, Fabiana Udenio
Votes: 17
50.
The District (2000–2004)
Episode:
On Guard
(2004)
TV-14 | Comedy, Crime, Drama
The estranged husband of Jack Mannion's fencing instructor, Sonya, turns up and causes a scene outside the school and Jack intervenes. Later Sonya phones Jack to say that her husband is ... See full summary »
Director: Joe Ann Fogle | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Roger Aaron Brown, Sean Patrick Thomas, Elizabeth Marvel
Votes: 21