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1. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
R | 133 min | Drama
In the Fall of 1963, a Korean War veteran and criminal pleads insanity and is admitted to a mental institution, where he rallies up the scared patients against the tyrannical nurse.
Director: Milos Forman | Stars: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Michael Berryman, Peter Brocco
Votes: 1,073,869 | Gross: $112.00M
2. Police Squad! (1982)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Crime
Sight gags, puns and non-sequiturs ensue as bumbling Sgt. Det. Lt. Frank Drebin and his colleagues at Police Squad solve various puzzling cases.
Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Alan North, Ed Williams, William Duell
Votes: 20,700
3.
Naked City (1958–1963)
Episode:
Button in the Haystack
(1961)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Ex-con panics when his own loan shark gets killed at his gas station. He tosses his own gun onto a passing truck, doubting the police will buy his story. Idealistic young Det. Adam Flint ... See full summary »
Director: Tay Garnett | Stars: Paul Burke, Horace McMahon, Nancy Malone, Harry Bellaver
Votes: 79
4. Naked City (1958–1963)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The cases of the N.Y.P.D.'s 65th Precinct.
Stars: Harry Bellaver, Horace McMahon, Paul Burke, Nancy Malone
Votes: 1,436
5. 3-2-1 Contact (1980–1992)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Family
A children's show explaining various principles of science and their applications.
Stars: David Quinn, Liz Moses, Leon W. Grant, Ginny Ortiz
Votes: 628
6.
Great Performances (1971– )
Episode:
Our Town
(1989)
TV-G | 103 min | Music, Musical
This classic American play, performed on an almost-bare stage, is about the mundane but rather pleasant lives of the Gibbs family, the Webb family, and their neighbors in Grover's Corners, ... See full summary »
Director: Kirk Browning | Stars: Spalding Gray, James Rebhorn, Atticus Brady, John Griesemer
Votes: 199
7.
Police Squad! (1982)
Episode:
Rendezvous at Big Gulch (Terror in the Neighborhood)
(1982)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Crime
When a woman reports being blackmailed by some thugs, Police Squad get even more reports of the same kind from other shop owners. To gain a better perspective, Frank and Norberg open up a key store in the most troubled area.
Director: Reza Badiyi | Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Alan North, Rex Hamilton, Florence Henderson
Votes: 834
8.
Police Squad! (1982)
Episode:
A Substantial Gift (The Broken Promise)
(1982)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Crime
Frank investigates a murder case at a bank where a robber shot the clerk and then another staff member, Sally, shot the robber. The autopsy, however, shows differently.
Directors: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker | Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Alan North, Rex Hamilton, Lorne Greene
Votes: 1,119
9. Shining Time Station (1989–1993)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
At seemingly a ordinary train station in a small American town, extraordinary things happen including a tiny man called "Mr. Conductor" who tells stories about Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends.
Stars: Didi Conn, Brian Edward O'Connor, Alan Semok, Olga Felgemacher
Votes: 757
10. The Adams Chronicles (1976)
50 min | Drama, History
This ambitious multi-part PBS production brings to life five generations of one of America's leading political and historical families, tracing their lives from John Adams' years as a ... See full summary »
Stars: Pamela Payton-Wright, George Hearn, Michael Tolan, William Daniels
Votes: 213
11. Woman Found Dead in Elevator (2000)
14 min | Short
A story unfinished, and a burgeoning pile of laundry are the cause of great concern to a writer, also singled out for persecution by an ensemble of hostile characters. Set against the ... See full summary »
Director: Adam M. Goldstein | Stars: Kathleen Chalfant, William Duell, John Elsen, Ronald Guttman
Votes: 20
12.
The Defenders (1961–1965)
Episode:
The Hundred Lives of Harry Simms
(1961)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
An impressionist is charged with killing his fiancee, but his inability to stop going into character impersonations, even in court, leads Lawrence to feel that he has lost his hold on ... See full summary »
Director: John Brahm | Stars: E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Frank Gorshin, Sam Wanamaker
Votes: 29
13. The Hustler (1961)
Not Rated | 134 min | Drama, Sport
An up-and-coming pool player plays a long-time champion in a single high-stakes match.
Director: Robert Rossen | Stars: Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, Piper Laurie, George C. Scott
Votes: 86,870 | Gross: $8.28M
14. The Defenders (1961–1965)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
A father and son lawyer duo take a variety of cases that often deal with the important issues of the day.
Stars: E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Polly Rowles, Ossie Davis
Votes: 504
15. Kraft Theatre (1947–1958)
60 min | Drama
A well-received anthology series presenting live television dramas.
Stars: Ed Herlihy, Vaughn Taylor, Valerie Cossart, Dan Morgan
Votes: 223
16.
Police Squad! (1982)
Episode:
The Butler Did It (A Bird in the Hand)
(1982)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Crime
The daughter of a textile tycoon is kidnapped and Frank must find her before it's too late to pay the ransom.
Director: Georg Stanford Brown | Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Alan North, Rex Hamilton, Robert Goulet
Votes: 898
17.
Police Squad! (1982)
Episode:
Revenge and Remorse (The Guilty Alibi)
(1982)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Crime
A judge is blown up as a session starts. Frank's investigation soon leads to a man who was convicted by him in the past.
Director: Paul Krasny | Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Alan North, Rex Hamilton, William Shatner
Votes: 854
18. Great Performances (1971– )
TV-G | 180 min | Music, Musical
Filmed and televised versions of theater productions, such as plays, musicals, operas, ballets, and concerts from around the world.
Stars: Scott Yoo, Julie Andrews, Renée Fleming, Plácido Domingo
Votes: 903
19.
NBC Special Treat (1975–1986)
Episode:
Big Henry and the Polka Dot Kid
(1976)
60 min | Family, Sci-Fi
Young orphan tries to save the life of a blind old dog.
Director: Richard Marquand | Stars: Ned Beatty, Estelle Parsons, Chris Barnes, Robert Gerringer
Votes: 11
20.
Police Squad! (1982)
Episode:
Ring of Fear (A Dangerous Assignment)
(1982)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Crime
In order to infiltrate a criminal gang that bribes boxers Frank makes a contract with one of them, Buddy. This leads to a kidnapping of his girlfriend and Frank has to find her before Buddy forfeits.
Director: Joe Dante | Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Alan North, Rex Hamilton, Georg Stanford Brown
Votes: 1,002
21.
Police Squad! (1982)
Episode:
Testimony of Evil (Dead Men Don't Laugh)
(1982)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Crime
When a drug courier is found dead after a car accident, Frank and the team traces his work to the nightclub "Mr V's".
Director: Joe Dante | Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Alan North, Rex Hamilton, William Conrad
Votes: 814
22. 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: 44,747
23. The Trials of O'Brien (1965–1966)
60 min | Drama
A flamboyant, Shakespeare-quoting, New York City defense attorney always seems to get into trouble.
Stars: Peter Falk, Joanna Barnes, Elaine Stritch, David Burns
Votes: 113
24. Airplane! (1980)
PG | 88 min | Comedy
After the crew becomes sick with food poisoning, a neurotic ex-fighter pilot must safely land a commercial airplane full of passengers.
Directors: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker | Stars: Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Votes: 261,637 | Gross: $83.40M
25. The Man Who Came to Dinner (2000 TV Movie)
176 min | Comedy, Drama
An eccentric, cantankerous theatre critic gets stranded at the home of a Midwestern factory owner and turns the lives of everyone in the vicinity upside-down.
Directors: Jay Sandrich, Judy Kinberg, Jerry Zaks | Stars: Nathan Lane, Jean Smart, Harriet Sansom Harris, Lewis J. Stadlen
Votes: 355
26. Camera Three (1955–1980)
30 min | Drama
A weekly examination of the arts and literature, on Sunday mornings when there was more likely to be an audience interested in such matters and there was less competition for ratings.
Stars: James Macandrew, Faubion Bowers, Margaret Croyden, Alfredo Antonini
Votes: 63
27. Standing Room Only (1976–1982)
Music
A variety of different concerts and specials
Stars: Frank Langella, Red Skelton, Jerry Lee Lewis, Vincent Price
Votes: 44
28.
Naked City (1958–1963)
Episode:
A Very Cautious Boy
(1961)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A gangland syndicate headed by lawyer Roy Baxter has been collecting protection money from Joe and Mama Ganoulian, owners of a local restaurant. The Ganoulians hire protection called Lee Staunton to free them from the extortionists.
Director: William A. Graham | Stars: Paul Burke, Horace McMahon, Harry Bellaver, Peter Falk
Votes: 73
29. 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: 7,498
30. 1776 (1972)
G | 141 min | Drama, Family, History
A musical retelling of the American Revolution's political struggle in the Continental Congress to declare independence.
Director: Peter H. Hunt | Stars: William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, Ken Howard, Donald Madden
Votes: 10,311 | Gross: $6.10M
31.
Law & Order (1990– )
Episode:
Hunters
(1999)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Two violent and overzealous bounty hunters working for a bail bondsman interfere with a murder investigation. They are ultimately responsible for two more deaths during their pursuit.
Director: Richard Dobbs | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Benjamin Bratt, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston
Votes: 281
32. N.Y.P.D. (1967–1969)
30 min | Crime, Drama
The three detectives fight every kind of criminal all over New York City. The show featured many actual New York City locations, as well as episodes based on real New York City police cases.
Stars: Jack Warden, Robert Hooks, Frank Converse, Ted Beniades
Votes: 344
33. Texas (1980–1982)
60 min | Drama, Romance
Daytime Drama, spun off from "Another World," which followed Iris Carrington from Bay City as she rediscovered Alex Wheeler, a former love, and moved to the Houston area. The stories ... See full summary »
Stars: Carla Borelli, Beverlee McKinsey, Jerry Lanning, Lisby Larson
Votes: 128
34.
Standing Room Only (1976–1982)
Episode:
Sherlock Holmes
(1981)
110 min | Music
Professor Moriarty returns to kill Sherlock Holmes and unleashes a complex and clever plan to lure the great detective to his death.
Directors: Peter H. Hunt, Gary Halvorson | Stars: Frank Langella, Susan Clark, Stephen Collins, Richard Woods
Votes: 185
35.
Ed (2000–2004)
Episode:
Mind Over Matter
(2001)
Comedy, Drama
Ed wants to seek landmark status for Stuckey Bowl when a group meets for a 59th reunion. Ed takes on a case involving costly placebos being despensed by Dr. Kendall. Jeff reveals to Molly he asked Carol out first.
Director: Marc Buckland | Stars: Tom Cavanagh, Julie Bowen, Jana Marie Hupp, Josh Randall
Votes: 118
36. The 23rd Annual Tony Awards (1969 TV Special)
Family
Director: Clark Jones | Stars: Diahann Carroll, Alan King, Jack Albertson, Jane Alexander
Votes: 67
37.
Ed (2000–2004)
Episode:
The Road
(2002)
Comedy, Drama
Ed leaves town to avoid the run up to Carol's marriage. Nancy is given the challenge of problem student Johnny to get the counselor job. Carol gives in to Dennis on a wedding detail and starts resenting it.
Director: Jamie Babbit | Stars: Tom Cavanagh, Julie Bowen, Jana Marie Hupp, Josh Randall
Votes: 123
38.
N.Y.P.D. (1967–1969)
Episode:
Fast Gun
(1967)
30 min | Crime, Drama
A veteran who likes to draw his weapon on cops has robbed a bank. Instead of fleeing with his loot, he ambushes Corso and another officer, and then decides to attract police to a local bar so that he can kill as many of them as possible.
Director: Alex March | Stars: Jack Warden, Robert Hooks, Frank Converse, Kathleen Maguire
Votes: 22
39.
The Adams Chronicles (1976)
Episode:
Chapter XIII: Charles Francis Adams II, Industrialist
(1976)
Unrated | 50 min | Drama, History
Director: Fred Coe | Stars: Charles Siebert, John Beal, Nancy Coleman, Peter Brandon
Votes: 7
40.
Hawk (1966)
Episode:
Ulysses and the Republic
(1966)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Ulysses Frost, an old friend of Hawk, calls him and begs to meet him because his life is in danger. Hawk tells him to meet him at his apartment, but the killers follow Frost there and kill ... See full summary »
Director: Paul Henreid | Stars: Burt Reynolds, Ann Williams, Horace McMahon, Henry Jones
Votes: 9
41. Without a Trace (1983)
PG | 120 min | Drama, Mystery
Estranged New Yorker (Kate Nelligan) turns to the police after her son disappears.
Director: Stanley R. Jaffe | Stars: Kate Nelligan, Judd Hirsch, David Dukes, Stockard Channing
Votes: 2,352
42. The DuPont Show of the Month (1957–1961)
90 min | Comedy, Drama, History
The award winning bing play of Mary Chase came to television in 1958. It tells the story of Elwood P. Dowd (Art Carney), a personable chap who drinks a little, and befriends a "pookah", a ... See full summary »
Stars: Tim O'Connor, James Valentine, Hurd Hatfield, John Colicos
Votes: 105
43. NBC Special Treat (1975–1986)
Family, Sci-Fi
Anthology series of television specials geared towards teenagers.
Stars: Estelle Omens, Ricky Paull Goldin, Cheryl Arutt, Brian Blessed
Votes: 38
44.
N.Y.P.D. (1967–1969)
Episode:
Three-Fifty-Two
(1969)
30 min | Crime, Drama
During a holdup Detective Ward loses his badge and gun
Director: Alex March | Stars: Jack Warden, Robert Hooks, Frank Converse, Andrew Robinson
Votes: 12
45. Another World (1964–1999)
TV-14 | 90 min | Drama, Romance
The life in the Midwestern town of Bay City, and the love, loss, trials, and triumph of its residents, who come from different backgrounds and social circles.
Stars: Victoria Wyndham, Constance Ford, Hugh Marlowe, Linda Dano
Votes: 1,148
46. Hawk (1966)
60 min | Crime, Drama
The crime busting techniques of Iroquois detective John Hawk of the New York City District Attorney's office.
Stars: Burt Reynolds, Wayne Grice, Leon Janney, John Marley
Votes: 171
47. All My Children (1970–2011)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance, Mystery
Set in the fictional East Coast suburb Pine Valley, this show is the decades-old, risk-taking soap that centers around Erica Kane and her long line of husbands.
Stars: Susan Lucci, David Canary, Michael E. Knight, Cameron Mathison
Votes: 3,274
48. Cradle Will Rock (1999)
R | 132 min | Drama
A true story of politics and art in the 1930s U.S., focusing on a leftist musical drama and attempts to stop its production.
Director: Tim Robbins | Stars: Hank Azaria, Rubén Blades, Joan Cusack, John Cusack
Votes: 9,540 | Gross: $2.90M
49. Ironweed (1987)
R | 143 min | Drama
An alcoholic drifter spends Halloween in his hometown of Albany, New York after returning there for the first time in decades.
Director: Hector Babenco | Stars: Jack Nicholson, Meryl Streep, Carroll Baker, Michael O'Keefe
Votes: 9,937 | Gross: $7.39M
50. Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988)
PG-13 | 96 min | Comedy, Horror
"Elvira: Mistress of the Dark" is a 1988 comedy, horror movie - upon arriving in a small town where Elvira has inherited a rundown mansion, the famous horror host must battle an evil uncle, and townspeople who want her burned at the stake.
Director: James Signorelli | Stars: Cassandra Peterson, Phil Rubenstein, Larry Flash Jenkins, Damita Jo Freeman
Votes: 20,893 | Gross: $5.60M