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1. Earl Hamner Storyteller (2015)

95 min | Documentary

This is a wonderful documentary, that shows the full scope of Earl Hamner Jr's talent. Most people know him as the real life "John Boy," but do not realize that he wrote for shows such as ... See full summary »

Director: Ray Castro Jr. | Stars: Phillip Alford, Mary Badham, James Best, Robert Butler

Votes: 43

2. Mathnet (1987–1992)

60 min | Comedy, Crime, Family

A team of detectives use mathematics and logic to solve crimes.

Stars: Joe Howard, Beverly Leech, Bari K. Willerford, Mary Watson

Votes: 435

3. Sybil (1976)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (1976)

TV-14 | 135 min | Biography, Drama

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Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: Joanne Woodward, Sally Field, Brad Davis, Martine Bartlett

Votes: 53

4. Sybil (1976)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (1976)

TV-14 | 135 min | Biography, Drama

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Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: Joanne Woodward, Sally Field, Brad Davis, Martine Bartlett

Votes: 50

5. Roots (1977)

TV-14 | 74 min | Biography, Drama, History

A dramatization of author Alex Haley's family line from ancestor Kunta Kinte's enslavement to his descendants' liberation.

Stars: LeVar Burton, Robert Reed, John Amos, Louis Gossett Jr.

Votes: 18,868

6. Square One Television (1987–1992)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music

A kids anthology show that humorously illustrates various elements of mathematics.

Stars: Joe Howard, Larry Cedar, Cynthia Darlow, Beverly Mickins

Votes: 686

7. ABC Afterschool Specials (1972–1997)
Episode: My Mom's Having a Baby (1977)

Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Curious about his mom's pregnancy, a ten-year-old seeks answers to where babies come from.

Director: Larry Elikann | Stars: Lendon H. Smith, Shane Sinutko, Jarrod Johnson, Rachel Longaker

Votes: 43

8. Roots (1977)
Episode: Part II (1977)

TV-14 | 97 min | Biography, Drama, History

Despite a violent rebellion, the slave ship Lord Ligonier completes its voyage in 1767, and Kunta Kinte endures the indignity of an Annapolis slave auction. Fiddler, the slave in charge of ... See full summary »

Director: John Erman | Stars: Louis Gossett Jr., Lorne Greene, Robert Reed, Ralph Waite

Votes: 351

9. The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode: The Long Night (1977)

TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Grandma's hospitalization troubles the family, especially Grandpa, who becomes depressed and withdrawn.

Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby

Votes: 129

10. The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode: The Best Christmas (1976)

TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Olivia wants this Christmas to be the best ever. Everything seems to happen to prevent this.

Director: Lawrence Dobkin | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby

Votes: 172

11. The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode: The Festival (1978)

TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

In spring of 1940, Jason practices his music for a town festival. He finds Josh, Verdie's son, plays the horn. They practice together. The festival organizers do not want Josh. Elizabeth and Aimee Godsey compete for the same boy.

Director: Gwen Arner | Stars: Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Will Geer, Judy Norton

Votes: 130

12. The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode: The Home Front: Part 1 (1979)

TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

John has been appointed to the local draft board. John convinces a young soldier who went AWOL to return to his unit and the boy is subsequently lost when a troop ship is torpedoed. The boy's father wants revenge. Also, there's bad news about John-Boy.

Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Michael Learned, Ralph Waite, Jon Walmsley, Judy Norton

Votes: 124

13. Sybil (1976)

TV-14 | 66 min | Biography, Drama

A young woman whose childhood was so harrowing to her that she developed sixteen different personalities is treated by a doctor.

Stars: Joanne Woodward, Sally Field, Brad Davis, Martine Bartlett

Votes: 7,458

14. Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode: Little Women (1977)

TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Mrs. Oleson rewrites Alcott's "Little Women" to ensure Nellie is the star in Walnut Grove's school play based on the classic story; but shy Ginny Clark steals the show when, taking a lesson... See full summary »

Director: William F. Claxton | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Melissa Sue Anderson

Votes: 331

15. The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode: The Ordeal (1978)

TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Elizabeth breaks both legs in a fall from a log pile. When she comes home from the hospital, the family must adjust to her injuries and devise ways to help her walk again, something the Doctors aren't sure she'll be able to do.

Director: Lawrence Dobkin | Stars: Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Will Geer, Judy Norton

Votes: 129

16. ABC Weekend Specials (1977–1995)

TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

A youth anthology series focusing primarily on adaptations of children's literature.

Stars: Willie Tyler, Frank Welker, Hal Smith, Janet Waldo

Votes: 351

17. ABC Afterschool Specials (1972–1997)
Episode: Where Do Teenagers Come From? (1980)

60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

12-year-old girl wonders about all of the changes that's happening to her body. Sequel to My Mom's Having a Baby.

Director: Larry Elikann | Stars: Lendon H. Smith, Rachel Longaker, Shane Sinutko, Jarrod Johnson

Votes: 15

18. The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode: The Children's Carol (1977)

TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

As Christmas approaches, Mary Ellen and the baby leave to be near Curt; the Baldwins shelter two children from England; Verdie bakes and sells cakes to raise money for the needy overseas.

Directors: Lawrence Dobkin, Philip Leacock | Stars: Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Will Geer, Judy Norton

Votes: 151

19. The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode: The Great Motorcycle Race (1976)

TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Jim-Bob fixes up Ike's old motorcycle and enters a motorcycle race. The Godseys look into adopting a baby.

Director: Richard Thomas | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby

Votes: 126

20. The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode: The Home Front: Part 2 (1979)

TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

The family members all seem involved in the war effort. John helps with the draft board. A soldier who signed up because of John is killed in the war, and the father wants to take revenge. Bad news about John-Boy.

Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Michael Learned, Ralph Waite, Jon Walmsley, Judy Norton

Votes: 108

21. ABC Weekend Specials (1977–1995)
Episode: The Girl with ESP (1979)

TV-Y | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Middle school student Laura feels utterly average, thanks to her unbelievably overachieving family. Then she develops the ability to see into the future.

Director: Gerald Mayer | Stars: Rachel Longaker, Tracey E. Bregman, Adam Farrar, Barbara Sharma

Votes: 14

22. The Waltons (1972–1981)

TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

The life and trials of a 1930s and 1940s Virginia mountain family through financial depression and World War II.

Stars: Jon Walmsley, Mary Beth McDonough, Eric Scott, Kami Cotler

Votes: 9,046

23. Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

The life and adventures of the Ingalls family in the nineteenth century American Midwest.

Stars: Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush

Votes: 26,848

24. The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode: The Battle of Drucilla's Pond (1977)

TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Soldiers practice war at Drusilla's pond. Corabeth teaches a tap dance routine to Elizabeth and Aimee. They put on a show.

Director: Philip Leacock | Stars: Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Will Geer, Judy Norton

Votes: 117

25. The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode: The Grandchild (1977)

TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Mary Ellen gives birth to the Waltons' first grandchild, John Curtis Willard. However, Cassie, a lonely and superstitious teenage neighbor whose premature baby girl was stillborn, believes ... See full summary »

Director: Ralph Senensky | Stars: Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Will Geer, Judy Norton

Votes: 146

26. The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode: The Hawk (1977)

TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

A hawk is attacking the Waltons' chickens. Grandpa and Jim-Bob try to catch it. Also, a new minister joins the community.

Director: Anthony Brand | Stars: Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Will Geer, Judy Norton

Votes: 127

27. American Playhouse (1980–1994)

61 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Anthology series which ran on PBS throughout the 1980s.

Stars: Jeffrey DeMunn, Elizabeth Franz, Edward Herrmann, Sada Thompson

Votes: 412

28. A Circle of Children (1977 TV Movie)

100 min | Drama

A teacher at a school for emotionally disturbed children takes an interest in one particular child who doesn't talk but emits a stream of gibberish.

Director: Don Taylor | Stars: Jane Alexander, Rachel Roberts, David Ogden Stiers, Nan Martin

Votes: 126

29. The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode: The Moonshiner (1978)

TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Boone Walton is placed in the care of Jason after being charged with bootlegging. John-Boy's old love, Daisy Garner, arrives on the mountain with her daughter Melissa.

Director: Lawrence Dobkin | Stars: Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby, Jon Walmsley

Votes: 121

30. ABC Afterschool Specials (1972–1997)

60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

A teen drama anthology that often touched on social issues of the day.

Stars: Lance Kerwin, Samaria Graham, Mara Hobel, Alexa Kenin

Votes: 1,263

31. A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion (1993 TV Movie)

92 min | Drama, Family

In November 1963, the Walton siblings and their families return to Walton's Mountain for Thanksgiving, including John-Boy and his girlfriend Janet. Several days later, they receive tragic news that President Kennedy had been assassinated.

Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby

Votes: 440

32. Rafferty (1977)

60 min | Drama

Military surgeon Rafferty, now a civilian, brings his rigid army ways to the more casual scene at City General. Often clashing with other staff, he's a mentor to carefree Daniel Gentry while oblivious to nurse Vera's affection for him.

Stars: Patrick McGoohan, John Getz, Millie Slavin, Anne-Marie Martin

Votes: 55

33. The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode: The Captive (1978)

TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Corabeth Godsey feels trapped by her unchanging life on Walton's Mountain. She begins to drink.

Director: Ralph Waite | Stars: Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby, Jon Walmsley

Votes: 117

34. American Playhouse (1980–1994)
Episode: Pudd'nhead Wilson (1984)

90 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A slave switches her light-skinned baby with her master's baby. The child grows up raised by whites.

Director: Alan Bridges | Stars: Lise Hilboldt, Ken Howard, James Pritchett, Dick Latessa

Votes: 71

35. ABC Afterschool Specials (1972–1997)
Episode: My Mother Was Never a Kid (1981)

46 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

In 1981, a teenage girl named Victoria Martin is convinced that her mother doesn't understand the younger generation. After she bangs her head, Victoria is sent back in time to 1944 and meets her mother as a teenager.

Director: Robert Fuest | Stars: Rachel Longaker, Mary-Beth Manning, Holland Taylor, Jane Lowry

Votes: 70

36. The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode: The Milestone (1977)

TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Not understanding why she suddenly feels emotionally fragile, Olivia turns to her Aunt Kate (Louise Latham) for advice. Jim-Bob tries to get a job dishonestly.

Director: Lawrence Dobkin | Stars: Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Will Geer, Judy Norton

Votes: 120

37. Kate & Allie (1984–1989)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Two divorced mothers and their children share an apartment.

Stars: Susan Saint James, Jane Curtin, Frederick Koehler, Allison Smith

Votes: 2,355

38. The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode: The Journal (1979)

TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

John-Boy is still missing, but a publisher has his journal and wants to publish it. It is told from a soldier's point of view. John and Olivia have to decide.

Director: Philip Leacock | Stars: Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Jon Walmsley, Judy Norton

Votes: 95

39. Oh, God! (1977)

PG | 98 min | Comedy, Fantasy

When God appears to an assistant grocery manager as a good natured old man, the Almighty selects him as his messenger for the modern world.

Director: Carl Reiner | Stars: John Denver, George Burns, Teri Garr, Donald Pleasence

Votes: 10,585 | Gross: $41.69M

40. The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode: The Innocents (1979)

TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

The parents who work at Picket's defense plant leave their children in the parking lot while the parents work. Olivia wants to open a day care in Picket's bar room for the workers. Ike learns to dance.

Director: Gwen Arner | Stars: Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Jon Walmsley, Judy Norton

Votes: 101

41. Kate & Allie (1984–1989)
Episode: Diner (1984)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Allie revisits her old suburban home in Connecticut.

Director: Bill Persky | Stars: Susan Saint James, Jane Curtin, Ari Meyers, Frederick Koehler

Votes: 76

42. The San Pedro Beach Bums (1977)

Comedy

Five friends since high school decide to share a houseboat in beautiful Southern California. Charming Buddy is their leader, Boychick the ladies man; Stuf believes big is beautiful, Dancer is a fidgety type, and kind Moose lifts weights.

Stars: Christopher Murney, Stuart Pankin, John Mark Robinson, Darryl McCullough

Votes: 126

43. A Case for Life (1996 TV Movie)

100 min | Drama

To save her unborn child, she had to fight for the right to die. A True Story

Director: Eric Laneuville | Stars: Valerie Bertinelli, Gregg Almquist, Vincent Berry, William Bumiller

Votes: 164

44. Night of the Demons 2 (1994)

R | 96 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

High school students throw a Halloween party in a mansion haunted by a young demon.

Director: Brian Trenchard-Smith | Stars: Cristi Harris, Darin Heames, Bobby Jacoby, Merle Kennedy

Votes: 6,485

45. The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode: The Changeling (1978)

TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Elizabeth is turning 13 years old - not quite a child, not quite a woman. Strange things begin to happen due to her being unsettled. Jason has a job giving love advice on the radio.

Director: Lawrence Dobkin | Stars: Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby, Jon Walmsley

Votes: 185

46. Santa Barbara (1984–1993)

TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, Romance

In Santa Barbara, California, the fascinating lives of the wealthy Capwells revolve around the Lockridge, the rival family, and other more modest families such as the Andrades and the Perkins, whose fates know the same torments.

Stars: A Martinez, Marcy Walker, Nancy Lee Grahn, Jed Allan

Votes: 2,836

47. Mathnet (1987–1992)
Episode: The Case of the Deceptive Data (1988)

Comedy, Crime, Family

George is furious when The Mike Pliers Show, a highly-acclaimed children's detective show, is canceled. The Mathnetters investigate the Hoover Ratings Service with Mike Pliers himself and his fan club president.

Stars: Beverly Leech, Joe Howard, Mary Watson, James Earl Jones

48. Rafferty (1977)
Episode: The Wild Child (1977)

Drama

Dr. Rafferty comes across an unfriendly mountain clan, the Danes. It turns out they have an 11 year old boy that they are unable to control so they keep him caged. Rafferty takes measures to free the child.

Director: Patrick McGoohan | Stars: Patrick McGoohan, K Callan, Marilyn Chris, John Getz

49. The San Pedro Beach Bums (1977)
Episode: The Winner's Circle (1977)

Comedy

Marge's uncle asks the Bums to hide a Thoroughbred because he owes everyone money.

Director: Gene Nelson | Stars: Christopher Murney, Stuart Pankin, John Mark Robinson, Darryl McCullough

50. Square One Television (1987–1992)
Episode: Episode #2.12 (1988)

TV-Y7 | Comedy, Family, Music

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Stars: Matthew Faison, Joe Howard, Beverly Leech, Luisa Leschin