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1.
Bette (2000–2001)
Episode:
True Story
(2001)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Bette's passion for tall-tales gets her into trouble when she goes on The View and concocts a story about saving a child's life.
Director: Andrew D. Weyman | Stars: Bette Midler, Kevin Dunn, James Dreyfus, Marina Malota Darling
Votes: 66
2.
Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
Episode:
Episode dated 20 November 2009
(2009)
TV-PG | News, Talk-Show
Director: Alicia Ulrich | Stars: Sandra Bullock, Matt Damon, Diane Dimond, Kevin Frazier
Votes: 13
3. Pangea Day (2008 TV Special)
Pangea is the name for the land mass when all the continents were joined. On May 10, 2008, groups around the globe gathered via satellite to see the world through each other's eyes, thanks ... See full summary »
Directors: John Gonzalez, Dadá Burger | Stars: Christiane Amanpour, Cameron Diaz, Lisa Ling, Max Lugavere
Votes: 6
4.
Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
Episode:
Episode dated 26 November 2009
(2009)
TV-PG | News, Talk-Show
Director: Alicia Ulrich | Stars: Bea Arthur, Linda Bell Blue, Tom Berenger, Bradly Bessey
Votes: 16
5. 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: 1,641
6.
E! True Hollywood Story (1996– )
Episode:
The View
(2007)
TV-PG | Documentary, Biography
The documentary style program profiled the ABC television talk show, The View, with interviews and footage.
Stars: Beng Spies, Barbara Walters, Linda Stasi, Debbie Matenopoulos
Votes: 14
7.
This Is Life with Lisa Ling (2014–2022)
Episode:
Got Sperm?
(2022)
TV-PG | Documentary
In the world of online sperm donation, moms uninterested in sperm banks meet donors online; Lisa meets prolific donor Ari Nagel, father to more than 117 children.
Director: Jess Beck | Stars: Lisa Ling, Ari Nagel
Votes: 8
8.
This Is Life with Lisa Ling (2014–2022)
Episode:
Inside Mongol Nation
(2015)
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary
A look at life as a Mongol.
Star: Lisa Ling
Votes: 15
9. I Love the '80s (2002)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy, History
A humorous, year by year look through the decade that saw hair size become a statement, ratty clothes become cool, and music about breaking up become mainstream. Comprised of segments ... See full summary »
Stars: Traci Lords, Soleil Moon Frye, Andrew Dice Clay, 'Weird Al' Yankovic
Votes: 1,775
10.
National Geographic Explorer (1985– )
Episode:
Surviving Maximum Security
(2005)
Documentary, History
National Geographic and host Lisa Ling document the world behind the walls of California's Maximum Security prison at Sacramento. In intimate portraits of inmates and guards, this ... See full summary »
Director: David Shadrack Smith | Star: Lisa Ling
Votes: 15
11. The Daily Show (1996– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
A comedy news show featuring humorous takes on top stories.
Stars: Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Roy Wood Jr.
Votes: 48,192
12.
The Jeff Probst Show (2012–2013)
Episode:
Searching for Sugar Man - The Singer Who Went from Obscurity to the Oscars
(2013)
Talk-Show
Suggested by my daugther and her husband
Director: Brian Campbell | Stars: Jeff Probst, Lisa Ling, Lisa Ann Russell, Malik Bendjelloul
Votes: 11
13.
Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (2012– )
Episode:
Reporting on the Reporters
(2019)
TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and his team uncover the family stories of journalists Christiane Amanpour, Ann Curry and Lisa Ling.
Director: Hazel Gurland | Stars: Christiane Amanpour, Ann Curry, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Lisa Ling
Votes: 41
14. Blurring the Color Line (2022)
77 min | Documentary
What did it mean to be Chinese in Black space during segregation? Following director Crystal Kwok's personal journey of discovery, she digs into how her grandmother's family navigated life ... See full summary »
Director: Crystal Kwok | Stars: Phoebe Ali, Lewis Bolher, Deanna Brown, Juanita Burney
Votes: 18
15. The 27th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (2000 TV Special)
Festivities laud excellence in daytime programming; host Susan Lucci.
Stars: Jensen Ackles, Julia Barr, Jennifer Bassey, Tom Bergeron
Votes: 91
16.
I Love the '80s (2002)
Episode:
1981
(2002)
TV-14 | Documentary, Comedy, History
Stars: Anastacia, Sebastian Bach, Jillian Barberie, Barenaked Ladies
Votes: 14
17.
This Is Life with Lisa Ling (2014–2022)
Episode:
American Militias
(2021)
TV-PG | Documentary
Lisa unpacks the origins of so-called militias in America and the dramatic emergence of armed movements as a domestic threat.
Star: Lisa Ling
Votes: 12
18.
This Is Life with Lisa Ling (2014–2022)
Episode:
Sex, Love, and Technology
(2022)
TV-PG | Documentary
During one of the loneliest times in history, technology provided new ways to connect; VR, AI and even sex dolls have become a way for many people trying to assuage their loneliness.
Star: Lisa Ling
Votes: 8
19.
This Is Life with Lisa Ling (2014–2022)
Episode:
The Myth of MS-13
(2018)
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary
13 years after first reporting on the world's most dangerous gang, Lisa Ling returns to the ultraviolent world of MS-13.
Star: Lisa Ling
Votes: 8
20.
This Is Life with Lisa Ling (2014–2022)
Episode:
Gender Fluidity
(2018)
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary
Lisa Ling explores the thinking about genders. She meets individuals across the spectrum who are seeking acceptance from those closest to them.
Director: Sam LaCroix | Star: Lisa Ling
Votes: 10
21. Phineas and Ferb (2007–2024)
TV-G | 15 min | Animation, Short, Action
Phineas and Ferb invent, scheme, and stay one step ahead of their bratty sister. Meanwhile, their pet platypus plots against evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz.
Stars: Vincent Martella, Dan Povenmire, Ashley Tisdale, Jeff 'Swampy' Marsh
Votes: 56,856
22. This Is Life with Lisa Ling (2014–2022)
TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary
Award-winning journalist and former co-host of The View Lisa Ling goes on a gritty, breathtaking journey to far corners of America.
Stars: Lisa Ling, Jex Blackmore, TaQuita McKinney, Jonathan Peacy
Votes: 488
23.
Phineas and Ferb (2007–2024)
Episode:
Ask a Foolish Question/Misperceived Monotreme
(2011)
TV-G | 23 min | Animation, Short, Action
The boys invent a supercomputer to answer their questions, but Candace has other ideas./ Perry goes missing from his 100th battle with Doofenshmirtz.
Director: Jay Lender | Stars: Vincent Martella, Ashley Tisdale, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Caroline Rhea
Votes: 225
24.
This Is Life with Lisa Ling (2014–2022)
Episode:
The Meth Crossroads
(2018)
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary
Lisa Ling meets the law enforcement teams working to curb the crystal meth epidemic plaguing the people of Oklahoma.
Star: Lisa Ling
Votes: 7
25. National Geographic Explorer (1985– )
120 min | Documentary, History
A weekly series of short documentary segments funded by the National Geographic Society and done in the style of the National Geographic Specials. In 2003, the show was re-branded National ... See full summary »
Stars: Salvatore Vecchio, Peter Coyote, Lisa Ling, Ryan Duffy
Votes: 316
27. Vincent Who? (2009)
40 min | Documentary, Short, Crime
In 1982, Vincent Chin was murdered in Detroit by two white autoworkers at the height of anti-Japanese sentiments. His killers, however, got off with a $3,000 fine and no jail time. Outraged... See full summary »
Director: Tony Lam | Stars: Tanzila Ahmed, Angelo Ancheta, Jay Chen, Curtis Chin
Votes: 32
28.
Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (2012– )
Episode:
Criminal Kind
(2020)
TV-PG | Documentary, Biography, History
The family histories of Laura Linney, Lisa Ling and Soledad O'Brien reveal tricksters, scoundrels and criminals.
Directors: Sabin Streeter, Krista Whetstone | Stars: Lisa Ling, Laura Linney, Soledad O'Brien
Votes: 37
29.
This Is Life with Lisa Ling (2014–2022)
Episode:
Sex Work: Past, Present, and Future
(2021)
TV-PG | Documentary
Lisa investigates the current debate about decriminalizing sex work, and uncovers a surprising experiment during the Civil War to legalize the world's oldest profession.
Star: Lisa Ling
Votes: 7
30. Our America with Lisa Ling (2011– )
News
Stars: Lisa Ling, Ciara Blue, Todd Bentley, Alan Campbell
Votes: 166
31. National Geographic Ultimate Explorer (2003– )
57 min | Documentary
National Geographic did a mini news-journal series of 8 shows. The shows, commissioned by MSNBC, were 3 segment shows. One segment was original, the other two were re-edits of Ultimate Explorer segments.
Stars: Yuval David, Jason Grabill, Lisa Ling, Tim L. Smith
Votes: 19
32. Tonight (2021 Music Video)
The Hotel Lobby has created "Tonight," an anthemic song for the #StopAsianHate movement, as a call for racial unity and social change in response to the increase of anti-Asian hate crimes and violence.
Director: Johnny Lee | Stars: Simu Liu, Kelly Hu, Lisa Ling, Dante Basco
Votes: 117
33. Our Barbara -- A Special Edition of 20/20 (2023 TV Special)
Reality-TV
It follows Barbara's colleagues as they honor her.
Stars: Roone Arledge, Joy Behar, Martin Clancy, Chris Connelly
Votes: 14
34.
This Is Life with Lisa Ling (2014–2022)
Episode:
Tiger Queens
(2022)
TV-PG | Documentary
A road trip into the soul of post-Tiger King America, where the abuse and exploitation of tigers continues, and a group of passionate female journalists, activists, scientists and conservationists work to shut it down.
Director: Robert Palumbo | Star: Lisa Ling
Votes: 5
35.
This Is Life with Lisa Ling (2014–2022)
Episode:
Faces That Sell
(2015)
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary
The fashion world is a competitive one, with thousands of young, idealistic girls vying to become the next top model-but even if they're discovered, many soon find out that it's not always glitz and glamour.
Star: Lisa Ling
Votes: 8
36. Ed (2000–2004)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
A separated, fired NYC lawyer returns to his hometown in Ohio, meets old high school friends and cute crush, buys a bowling alley and opens a law office in it.
Stars: Tom Cavanagh, Julie Bowen, Josh Randall, Jana Marie Hupp
Votes: 7,495
37. 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: 420
38.
National Geographic Explorer (1985– )
Episode:
China's Lost Girls
(2004)
Documentary, History
Lisa Ling examines China's reproductive policies as she follows a group of families who travel there in order to adopt a baby girl.
Director: Allan Myers | Stars: Lisa Foaken, Richard Foaken, Denise Hall, Marissa Hall
Votes: 66
39.
National Geographic Explorer (1985– )
Episode:
Inside North Korea
(2007)
Documentary, History
Posing as a medical coordinator, Lisa Ling gains access to North Korea offering viewers a chance to see inside the "Hermit Kingdom".
Director: Peter Yost | Stars: Michael Breen, Brian Green, Il-Sung Kim, Jong-Il Kim
Votes: 273
40.
National Geographic Explorer (1985– )
Episode:
25 Years
(2010)
Documentary, History
Two hour special celebrating the first 25 years of National Geographic's Explorer series.
Director: Philip Day | Stars: Peter Coyote, Lisa Ling
Votes: 11
41.
This Is Life with Lisa Ling (2014–2022)
Episode:
Unholy Addiction
(2014)
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary
It's a community many might not associate with addiction - the Mormon Church. For years the Mormon Church has struggled to help those who are addicted to painkillers and other drugs.
Director: Courtney Thompson Hutchens | Star: Lisa Ling
Votes: 23
42.
This Is Life with Lisa Ling (2014–2022)
Episode:
Filthy Rich
(2014)
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary
New life in the Dakotas. Working the oil rigs for a possible six figure salary. Women to men ratio is 1/100.
Director: Rachel Libert | Star: Lisa Ling
Votes: 17
43.
This Is Life with Lisa Ling (2014–2022)
Episode:
Children of the Prophet
(2015)
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary
A look into the FLDS church, headed by Warren Jeffs, and those who have escaped or been removed from the community in Colorado Springs.
Director: Erin Lovett | Star: Lisa Ling
Votes: 14
44. Miss Representation (2011)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary
Explores the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America, and challenges the media's limited portrayal of what it means to be a powerful woman.
Director: Jennifer Siebel Newsom | Stars: Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Jean Kilbourne, Jim Steyer, Katie Couric
Votes: 3,866
45.
National Geographic Explorer (1985– )
Episode:
Inside the Body Trade
(2007)
TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary, History
National Geographic examines organ transplantation and the growing worldwide black market organ trade.
Director: Ray Telles | Stars: Heather Augustin, Ronald Busuttil, Eric De Leon, Perry Lange
Votes: 21
46.
This Is Life with Lisa Ling (2014–2022)
Episode:
When Women Kill
(2019)
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary
The vast majority of murders are committed by men: Only 11% of convicted murderers are women. What accounts for this gender divide? Is there something innate and deep in our natures that ... See full summary »
Director: Jackie Baskin | Star: Lisa Ling
Votes: 6
47. National Geographic: Inside North Korea (2006)
PG | 51 min | Documentary
Go undercover with National Geographic correspondent Lisa Ling as she journeys into mysterious and reclusive North Korea.
Votes: 556
48. Our America with Lisa Ling: A Closer Look (2011 TV Special)
Documentary
'Our America with Lisa Ling: A Closer Look' will revisit some of the most memorable stories and people featured in the series' first six episodes. Ling will show us where they are now and ... See full summary »
Star: Lisa Ling
Votes: 21
49. The 20 Teens Who Will Change the World (2001)
Family
Stars: Lisa Ling, Julianne Michelle, Mandy Moore, Lee Perkins
Votes: 13
50.
National Geographic Explorer (1985– )
Episode:
Marijuana Nation
(2008)
Documentary, History
Stars: Marc Emery, Lisa Ling
Votes: 32