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1. The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Ordinary people find themselves in extraordinarily astounding situations, which they each try to solve in a remarkable manner.
Stars: Rod Serling, Robert McCord, Jay Overholts, James Turley
Votes: 93,451
2.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
Quentin Gets His Gun
(1997)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
Grace is spending too much time focusing on herself. Quentin fires a gun at a suspected intruder.
Director: Phil Ramuno | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Casey Sander, Kaitlin Cullum
Votes: 89
3. Seinfeld (1989–1998)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
The continuing misadventures of neurotic New York City stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his equally neurotic New York City friends.
Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 352,251
4. The West Wing (1999–2006)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Inside the lives of staffers in the West Wing of the White House.
Stars: Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe, Allison Janney, John Spencer
Votes: 85,734
5.
Just the Ten of Us (1987–1990)
Episode:
Simple Gifts
(1989)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Elizabeth takes on the task of the St. Auggie's choir, but Cindy, Wendy and Connie do their best to sabotage their chances of making the choir.
Director: Michael Sullivan | Stars: Bill Kirchenbauer, Deborah Harmon, Heather Langenkamp, Jamie Luner
Votes: 177
6.
Living Single (1993–1998)
Episode:
The Shake Up
(1995)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Regine moves out and Khadijah must interview prospective tenants. The stress of the tension between her roommates causes Synclaire to begin chain smoking. Kyle saves Max from an armed robber.
Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Queen Latifah, Kim Coles, Erika Alexander, Terrence 'T.C.' Carson
Votes: 39
7.
Profiles in Courage (1964–1965)
Episode:
Grover Cleveland
(1965)
30 min | Biography, Drama, History
In 1887 President Grover Cleveland goes up against the GAR when he threatens to veto the Veterans Dependent Pensions bill. He also supports lowering a popular tariff, risking further condemnation.
Director: Lamont Johnson | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, George Macready, Barbara Feldon, Paul Lambert
Votes: 6
8. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Set almost 100 years after Captain Kirk's 5-year mission, a new generation of Starfleet officers sets off in the U.S.S. Enterprise-D on its own mission to go where no one has gone before.
Stars: Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton
Votes: 136,366
9.
Bourbon Street Beat (1959–1960)
Episode:
The 10% Blues
(1960)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Musicians and performers in New Orleans are being strong-armed by a shady "talent agency" that wants 10% of every performer's income, or else. When the Baron is attacked, Rex and Cal step in.
Director: William J. Hole Jr. | Stars: Richard Long, Andrew Duggan, Van Williams, Arlene Howell
Votes: 14
10.
The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)
Episode:
Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?
(1961)
TV-PG | 25 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Following a frantic phone call about a crashed spaceship, two policemen try to determine who among the bus passengers at a snowed-in roadside diner is from another world.
Director: Montgomery Pittman | Stars: John Hoyt, Jean Willes, Jack Elam, Barney Phillips
Votes: 4,336
11.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Conflict
(1974)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Grandpa's sister in law is being forced out of their home by a government project. The Waltons go to their land to help defend the homestead. John-Boy is torn between his ideals and the family loyalty.
Director: Ralph Senensky | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 222
12.
Whirlybirds (1957–1960)
Episode:
Take a Little, Leave a Little
(1957)
30 min | Adventure
When a bag of payroll money being delivered is several thousand dollars short, the Whirlybirds are the first suspects. Evidence they find leads the two pilots and their client to the jobsite.
Director: Harve Foster | Stars: Kenneth Tobey, Craig Hill, Nancy Hale, Barry Kelley
Votes: 12
13. Markham (1959–1960)
30 min | Crime, Drama
A private investigator, who had been a successful lawyer, solves crimes almost anywhere in the world, although he is based in New York City.
Stars: Ray Milland, Simon Scott, Henry Corden, Barney Phillips
Votes: 87
14.
Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode:
Tribute to the Dog
(1964)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
Attorney George Vest (Ronald Reagan), later a U.S. Congressman from Missouri, represents a boy suing a man for shooting his dog on October 18, 1869. Vest's "a man's best friend" closing argument became more famous than Vest himself.
Director: Harmon Jones | Stars: Ronald Reagan, Charles Cooper, S. John Launer, Ralph Moody
Votes: 57
15.
E/R (1984–1985)
Episode:
Only a Nurse
(1984)
TV-14 | Comedy
Julie tries to convince Nurse Thor not to quit her job after Dr. Sheridan refuses to allow the Head Nurse to make minor medical decisions. Howard ends up in over his head when Nurse Cory ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Bonerz | Stars: Elliott Gould, Mary McDonnell, Conchata Ferrell, Lynne Moody
Votes: 9
16.
Gunsmoke (1955–1975)
Episode:
A Hat
(1967)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
A badly wounded mountain man kills the son of a powerful rancher in self defense and flees to Dodge, where Dillon provides protection for him against the father and his gang.
Director: Robert Totten | Stars: Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, Ken Curtis, James Arness
Votes: 204
17.
Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode:
The Pilot
(1993)
PG | 45 min | Comedy
"Jerry," the television pilot, gets cast and finally airs. Elaine tries to discourage Dalrymple's romantic pursuit.
Director: Tom Cherones | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 4,215
18. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962)
TV-14 | 25 min | Drama, Mystery
Series of unrelated short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama, and comedy about people of different backgrounds committing murders, suicides, thefts, and other sorts of crime caused by certain motivations, perceived or not.
Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Harry Tyler, Lillian O'Malley, John Williams
Votes: 19,350
19. I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy
The wife of a band leader constantly tries to become a star - in spite of her having no talent, and gets herself (along with her best friend) into the funniest predicaments.
Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Votes: 28,956
20. My World and Welcome to It (1969–1970)
30 min | Comedy
John Monroe observes and comments on life, to the bemusement of his sensible wife Ellen and intelligent, questioning daughter Lydia.
Stars: William Windom, Joan Hotchkis, Lisa Gerritsen, Harold J. Stone
Votes: 479
21.
Ben Casey (1961–1966)
Episode:
When You See an Evil Man
(1962)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama
Casey's patient and acquaintance Alma Gardner confesses to police that she killed her husband, former staff neurologist Dr. Paul Gardner, and then attempted suicide by shooting herself in the head.
Director: Sydney Pollack | Stars: Vince Edwards, Harry Landers, Bettye Ackerman, Jeanne Bates
Votes: 10
22.
Cheyenne (1955–1963)
Episode:
Trial by Conscience
(1959)
TV-G | 60 min | Western
Cheyenne, a Deputy U.S. Marshal, is sent to a town to bring law and order after the sheriff there is killed. He finds one man runs the town and is stealing it blind. Due to jealousy he kills a man but Cheyenne needs proof to stop him.
Director: Lee Sholem | Stars: Clint Walker, Jeff York, Pat Crowley, Richard Garland
Votes: 80
23.
Gunsmoke (1955–1975)
Episode:
Bently
(1964)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
A dying man confesses to a murder of which he was acquitted, but Chester suspects the man was lying.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: James Arness, Dennis Weaver, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake
Votes: 217
24.
Gunsmoke (1955–1975)
Episode:
In Performance of Duty
(1974)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
An elderly circuit judge comes to Dodge to take care of its court docket, only to run into a group of old enemies -- outlaws who rob and kill people in their paths. No one has ever lived to... See full summary »
Director: Gunnar Hellström | Stars: James Arness, Milburn Stone, Ken Curtis, Buck Taylor
Votes: 153
25.
I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
Episode:
Lucy and the Loving Cup
(1957)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy
After Ricky makes fun of Lucy's new hat, she puts on a trophy that Ricky is supposed to present at a ceremony. She finds out it goes on a lot easier than it comes off.
Director: James V. Kern | Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Votes: 325
26.
Just the Ten of Us (1987–1990)
Episode:
Who Cut the Cheese?
(1989)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
When the family is offered free food from the government, Graham doesn't want to accept charity. So Graham takes a job working at Burger Barn -- under supervisor Gavin Doosler.
Director: Frank Bonner | Stars: Bill Kirchenbauer, Deborah Harmon, Heather Langenkamp, Jamie Luner
Votes: 174
27.
Maverick (1957–1962)
Episode:
The Rivals
(1959)
TV-G | 60 min | Western
A rich playboy pays Bret Maverick to switch identities with him, so the playboy can court a wealthy young woman, who'd otherwise reject him.
Director: Leslie H. Martinson | Stars: James Garner, Jack Kelly, Roger Moore, Pat Crowley
Votes: 129
28.
The Michael Richards Show (2000)
Episode:
The Nursing Home
(2000)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Vic poses as a nursing-home resident to catch thieves who rob his aunt.
Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Michael Richards, William Devane, Bill Cobbs, Amy Farrington
Votes: 16
29.
Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode:
The Case of the Mythical Monkeys
(1960)
TV-PG | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A novelist sends her secretary to pick up a package at a remote cabin, but in the driving rain, her car becomes stuck. At a cabin a man denies knowing anything about a package but allows her to dry off. He disappears, and she finds a body.
Director: Gerald Mayer | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman
Votes: 346
30.
Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode:
The Case of the Sausalito Sunrise
(1966)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A cop discovers an art dealer is selling the stolen painting "Sunrise in Sausalito." When the cop is found dead in the gallery, Perry defends the dealer and an employee. Paul poses as a truck driver to uncover the real fencing operation.
Director: Jesse Hibbs | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman
Votes: 253
31.
The Rookies (1972–1976)
Episode:
Cliffy
(1975)
TV-PG | Crime, Drama
A young mentally - challenged man witnesses a murder. Cliff's dream is to be a policeman. In the meantime, the killers keep an eye on Cliffy, while prejudiced neighbors want him to move out.
Director: Georg Stanford Brown | Stars: Georg Stanford Brown, Sam Melville, Bruce Fairbairn, Kate Jackson
Votes: 36
32.
Trackdown (1957–1959)
Episode:
The Toll Road
(1958)
30 min | Western
Hoby investigates the murder of a former mayor the whole town despised yet who kept gold coins in his cabin. Hoby suspects plain old robbery and not personal revenge.
Director: Don McDougall | Stars: Robert Culp, Trevor Bardette, Will Wright, Parley Baer
Votes: 26
33. The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Widower Sheriff Andy Taylor, and his son Opie, live with Andy's Aunt Bee in Mayberry, North Carolina. With virtually no crimes to solve, most of Andy's time is spent philosophizing and calming down his cousin Deputy Barney Fife.
Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Frances Bavier
Votes: 17,043
34. Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
Approved | 116 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A veteran British barrister must defend his client in a murder trial that has surprise after surprise.
Director: Billy Wilder | Stars: Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester
Votes: 138,104 | Gross: $8.18M
35. Have Gun - Will Travel (1957–1963)
Approved | 25 min | Western
The adventures of a gentlemanly gunfighter-for-hire.
Stars: Richard Boone, Kam Tong, Hal Needham, Stewart East
Votes: 3,342
36. Live Shot (1995)
60 min | Drama
Live Shot was a short-lived but high-quality show during the initial start up season for the UPN network. With a balance of comedy and drama, the show explored the inner workings of a Los ... See full summary »
Stars: Sam Anderson, David Birney, Wanda De Jesus, Hill Harper
Votes: 68
37. Flight (1958–1959)
30 min | Adventure
Hosted by well known General George Kenney, the show was an anthology featuring the importance of aviation. Frequently war stories, it also dealt with the practical uses of civilian air as in severe weather conditions.
Stars: George C. Kenney, Joe Flynn, Forrest Compton, John Pickard
Votes: 62
38. Panic! (1957– )
30 min | Thriller
A short-lived anthology series narrated by Westbrook Van Voorhis. Each episode tells its own thriller story and featured its own unique cast.
Stars: Westbrook Van Voorhis, Bill Erwin, Norman Alden, Robert Anderson
Votes: 61
39.
Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode:
Old Gabe
(1958)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
Jim Bridger returns from an army assignment learning his wife has died and son Felix angry about his absences. Jim finds his eyesight is fading and his farm deep in debt. He takes one more scouting expedition to make things right.
Director: George Archainbaud | Stars: Harry Shannon, Ron Hagerthy, Robert Warwick, Roy Engel
Votes: 29
40.
The Defenders (1961–1965)
Episode:
Death Across the Counter
(1961)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
The Prestons defend a man charged with murdering a storekeeper during a robbery, but they strongly disagree over his guilt. The drug-addicted client was found unconscious at the scene with ... See full summary »
Director: Buzz Kulik | Stars: E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Frank McHugh, Harry Townes
Votes: 35
41.
Gunsmoke (1955–1975)
Episode:
Alias Festus Haggen
(1972)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
A case of mistaken identity is no laughing matter for Festus when a U.S. marshal arrests the good-natured deputy as bloodthirsty murderer Frank Eaton. While Festus stands trial, Matt investigates to clear his friend's name.
Director: Vincent McEveety | Stars: James Arness, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, Ken Curtis
Votes: 177
42. Perry Mason (1957–1966)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The trials of a master criminal defense attorney handling the most difficult cases in support of the innocent.
Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, Ray Collins
Votes: 11,881
43. The Rifleman (1958–1963)
TV-PG | 30 min | Family, Western
The adventures of a Wild West rancher, wielding a customized rapid-fire Winchester rifle, and his son.
Stars: Chuck Connors, Johnny Crawford, Paul Fix, Joe Benson
Votes: 5,035
44. Mama (1949–1957)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Drama
This well-received series was a comedy-drama about an immigrant family living in 1910s San Francisco.
Stars: Peggy Wood, Judson Laire, Dick Van Patten, Rosemary Rice
Votes: 188
45. The David Niven Show (1959)
30 min | Drama
David Niven introduced the dramas which made up this summer anthology, but he starred in only one of them.
Stars: David Niven, Dorothy Green, Stacy Harris, Wright King
Votes: 46
46. Profiles in Courage (1964–1965)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
This anthology series presented episodes in the lives of true-life historical personages who each faced a terrible crisis in their life.
Stars: Jason Wingreen, Ken Drake, Woodrow Parfrey, Len Wayland
Votes: 91
47.
87th Precinct (1961–1962)
Episode:
Girl in the Case
(1962)
60 min | Crime, Drama
After a public stenographer takes the dictation of a millionaire's last will and testament, three apparent attempts are made her life, and she is approached by a man offering $100,000 if ... See full summary »
Director: Herschel Daugherty | Stars: Robert Lansing, Ron Harper, Gregory Walcott, Norman Fell
Votes: 11
48.
The Big Valley (1965–1969)
Episode:
Palms of Glory
(1965)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
As the powerful Barkley family and surrounding Valley community face the prospect of losing their land to a ruthless railroad baron, a mysterious stranger arrives with life-changing news for the family.
Director: William A. Graham | Stars: Richard Long, Peter Breck, Lee Majors, Linda Evans
Votes: 251
49.
Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode:
His Brother's Keeper
(1960)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
Six months after his brother assassinated President Lincoln, Edwin Booth arrives in Downieville to perform a Shakespearean show against wishes of the town's bully and his followers.
Director: Murray Golden | Stars: Harry Townes, Alan Baxter, Don Grady, William Vaughn
Votes: 26
50.
Gunsmoke (1955–1975)
Episode:
Bohannan
(1972)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
A faith healer shows up in Dodge City and is challenged by the skeptics, including Doc.
Director: Alf Kjellin | Stars: James Arness, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, Ken Curtis
Votes: 183