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1. First Ladies Diaries: Rachel Jackson (1975 TV Movie)
90 min | Biography
Director: Ira Cirker | Stars: Armand Assante, Fran Brill, Bill Cobbs, Gerald Gordon
Votes: 7
2.
American Playhouse (1980–1994)
Episode:
True West
(1984)
110 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A videotaped stage performance of Sam Shepard's play
Director: Allan A. Goldstein | Stars: John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, Sam Schacht, Margaret Thomson
Votes: 483
3.
Great Performances (1971– )
Episode:
Paradise Lost
(1971)
TV-G | 160 min | Music, Musical
Director: Glenn Jordan | Stars: George Bartenieff, MacIntyre Dixon, Jay Garner, Cliff Gorman
Votes: 41
4. Style Wars (1983 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 69 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary that exposes the rich growing subculture of hip-hop that was developing in New York City in the late '70s and early '80s, specifically focusing on graffiti art and breakdancing.
Director: Tony Silver | Stars: Demon, Kase 2, Eric Haze, D. 5
Votes: 3,303
5.
The Equalizer (1985–1989)
Episode:
Breakpoint
(1986)
TV-14 | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
While attending a wedding, McCall is taken hostage by Middle Eastern terrorists seeking to capture and execute a philanthropist from their country.
Director: Russ Mayberry | Stars: Edward Woodward, Patricia Clarkson, Richard Hamilton, Phyllis Newman
Votes: 122
6. 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: 902
7. 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: 44,717
8. The Equalizer (1985–1989)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A retired Intelligence Agent turned private detective helps various threatened clients to equalize the odds.
Stars: Edward Woodward, Keith Szarabajka, Robert Lansing, Mark Margolis
Votes: 5,936
9. The Edge of Night (1956–1984)
TV-14 | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Attorney Mike Karr and his colleagues are involved in solving crimes and intrigue which touch the lives of many citizens.
Stars: Ann Flood, Forrest Compton, Donald May, Joel Crothers
Votes: 469
10. 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
11.
The Equalizer (1985–1989)
Episode:
Heartstrings
(1986)
TV-PG | 46 min | Action, Crime, Drama
When a woman's newborn baby disappears and the police are unable to help her, she calls McCall. After ruling out the possibility of her child being abducted for ransom or by disgruntled ... See full summary »
Director: Russ Mayberry | Stars: Edward Woodward, Michele Dotrice, Keith Szarabajka, David Margulies
Votes: 74
12.
Law & Order (1990– )
Episode:
Return
(2000)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a suspected murderer tries to seek shelter in Israel, the DA's office faces the difficult task of extraditing and trying him in New York while also satisfying the Jewish community.
Director: Stephen Wertimer | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Jesse L. Martin, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston
Votes: 266
13. 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: 417
14.
Kojak (1973–1978)
Episode:
Kiss It All Goodbye
(1977)
TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Crocker shoots a bystander while a robbery is going down, and the woman is paralyzed.
Director: Telly Savalas | Stars: Telly Savalas, Dan Frazer, Kevin Dobson, George Savalas
Votes: 131
15.
Law & Order (1990– )
Episode:
Rebels
(1995)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A biker who posts to an Internet bulletin board refuses to reveal information that could help a murder investigation, arguing that he's a journalist protecting his sources.
Director: Edwin Sherin | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Benjamin Bratt, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston
Votes: 335
16.
N.Y.P.D. (1967–1969)
Episode:
Everybody Loved Him
(1969)
30 min | Crime, Drama
A movie producer is murdered but appears to have no enemies
Director: David Pressman | Stars: Jack Warden, Robert Hooks, Frank Converse, Walter McGinn
Votes: 9
17.
Law & Order (1990– )
Episode:
Prisoner of Love
(1990)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The investigation into the death of a controversial artist reveals that he was involved in twisted sex games with two powerful figures.
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: George Dzundza, Chris Noth, Dann Florek, Michael Moriarty
Votes: 426
18. Kojak (1973–1978)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A bald, lollipop sucking police detective with a fiery righteous attitude battles crime in his city.
Stars: Telly Savalas, Dan Frazer, Kevin Dobson, George Savalas
Votes: 8,898
19. The Doctors (1963–1982)
30 min | Drama, Romance
Dr. Matt Powers is chief of Hope Memorial Hospital in the city of Madison, and he cares about the lives of staff and patients.
Stars: James Pritchett, David O'Brien, Lydia Bruce, Elizabeth Hubbard
Votes: 249
20. In the Name of the Emperor (1998)
50 min | Documentary, War
A matter-of-fact documentary of the massacre of over 300,000 Chinese civilians by the Japanese in the so-called 'Rape of Nanjing' in 1937. In the name of the Japanese emperor Hirohito, the ... See full summary »
Directors: Christine Choy, Nancy Tong | Stars: Robin Brentano, Ted Hannon, Matthew Myers, Lamar Sanders
Votes: 30
21. A Shock to the System (1990)
R | 88 min | Comedy, Crime, Thriller
When electrocuted by the fuse box at home, Graham gets ideas concerning his nagging wife and the guy, who got Graham's promotion at the office.
Director: Jan Egleson | Stars: Michael Caine, Elizabeth McGovern, Peter Riegert, Swoosie Kurtz
Votes: 5,864 | Gross: $3.42M
22. Sentimental Journey (1984 TV Movie)
97 min | Drama, Music, Musical
A precocious child has a profound effect on the lives of a successful Broadway producer and her husband.
Directors: William Cosel, James Goldstone | Stars: Jaclyn Smith, David Dukes, Maureen Stapleton, Jessica Rene Carroll
Votes: 35
23. Guiding Light (1952–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
This show took place in the fictional Midwestern town of Springfield and centered on the middle class Bauer family.
Stars: Kim Zimmer, Beth Chamberlin, Maureen Garrett, Robert Newman
Votes: 1,865
24. Puzzle of a Downfall Child (1970)
R | 105 min | Drama
Lou Andreas Sand, a once famous model, recalls her past as she tries to make success in the modeling world of New York, her stressful workdays, her affair with Mark, an advertising ... See full summary »
Director: Jerry Schatzberg | Stars: Faye Dunaway, Barry Primus, Viveca Lindfors, Barry Morse
Votes: 924
25. As the World Turns (1956–2010)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
The focus in on the upper class Hughes and Stewart families plus their tribulations in Midwest Oakdale. The Stewarts fade away eventually to be replaced by the rural Snyders and wealthy Lucinda Walsh with her many intrigues.
Stars: Elizabeth Hubbard, Jon Hensley, Ellen Dolan, Colleen Zenk
Votes: 2,279
26. The Last Tenant (1978 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama
A group of family members face hard decisions about the care of their elderly father who can no longer safely live alone and needs constant care in which case the eldest son's impending ... See full summary »
Director: Jud Taylor | Stars: Tony Lo Bianco, Lee Strasberg, Christine Lahti, Julie Bovasso
Votes: 33
27. Badge 373 (1973)
R | 116 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
After a suspended New York City cop's ex-partner is murdered, he vows to clean up the streets.
Director: Howard W. Koch | Stars: Robert Duvall, Verna Bloom, Henry Darrow, Eddie Egan
Votes: 908
28. Heart of Midnight (1988)
R | 93 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Carol inherits a night club from her weird uncle. She moves into the place, only to find out just how weird her uncle really was. She begins to remember more about her very special ... See full summary »
Director: Matthew Chapman | Stars: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Brenda Vaccaro, Jack Hallett, Nicholas Love
Votes: 1,757 | Gross: $0.11M
29. Doctor Franken (1980 TV Movie)
Unrated | 100 min | Horror, Sci-Fi
Manhattan surgeon Franken rebuilds the broken body of a John Doe patient with spare parts.
Directors: Marvin J. Chomsky, Jeff Lieberman | Stars: Robert Vaughn, Robert Perault, David Selby, Teri Garr
Votes: 63
30. Tattoo (1981)
R | 103 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Unbalanced tattoo artist Karl Kinsky grows obsessed with Maddy, a model he meets when he's hired for a photo shoot. As Karl's obsession grows, he determines that Maddy should bear his mark forever.
Director: Bob Brooks | Stars: Bruce Dern, Maud Adams, Leonard Frey, Frederikke Borge
Votes: 885
31. A Secret Space (1977)
80 min | Drama
The 13-year-old son of a secular Jewish couple discovers Judaism, wants to have a bar-mitzvah, and studies for it at a small sympathetic unaffiliated synagogue, against his parents' wishes. Well-done.
Director: Roberta Hodes | Stars: Howard Berger, Robert Fields, Michael Gorrin, Virginia Graham
32. Woman of Valor (1977 TV Movie)
Drama
Director: Martin Hoade | Stars: Carl Don, George Guidall, Gwyn, Ira Lewis
33. The Four of Us (1977 TV Movie)
60 min | Drama
Unsold pilot about a widow and her three children adjusting to life in New York in a small apartment.
Director: James Cellan Jones | Stars: Sudie Bond, K Callan, Herb Davis, Vicky Dawson
34. Drew, Trip and Zoey (1993)
Short, Drama
Director: Brooks Elms | Stars: Christopher Duva, Karl Kenzler, Christine Sohn, Sam Schacht
35.
The Doctors (1963–1982)
Episode:
Episode #1.3902
(1978)
Not Rated | 30 min | Drama, Romance
Director: Dino Narizzano | Stars: James Pritchett, Lydia Bruce, David O'Brien, Jada Rowland
36.
Guiding Light (1952–2009)
Episode:
Episode #1.9432
(1984)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Romance
In a standoff in the diner Darcy accidentally shoots Lucky. Beth decides to dress like a gang member to locate Lujack.
Director: Irene M. Pace | Stars: Peter Simon, Grant Aleksander, Philip Amelio, Thomas Barbour
37.
As the World Turns (1956–2010)
Episode:
Episode dated 28 April 1995
(1995)
TV-14 | Drama, Romance
Stars: John Dauer, Eric Gustavson, LisaGay Hamilton, Alexandra Neil
38.
The Edge of Night (1956–1984)
Episode:
Episode #1.6089
(1979)
TV-14 | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Steve uncovers evidence that ties Joey to Mickey's gun. Chief of Police Bill Marceau tells Calvin that he'll be deputy chief while Bill vacations. The Madisons joke about Mansion of the ... See full summary »
Stars: Ann Flood, Mandel Kramer, Forrest Compton, Denny Albee
39.
The Edge of Night (1956–1984)
Episode:
Episode #1.6091
(1979)
TV-14 | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Steve returns to the police force. Owen and Eddie find an old studio where they can cheaply produce Mansion of the Damned. When he and Paige grow too close, Brian's forced to admit that he's her blood brother.
Director: John Sedwick | Stars: Mandel Kramer, Jayne Bentzen, Joel Crothers, Terry Davis
40.
The Edge of Night (1956–1984)
Episode:
Episode #1.6092
(1979)
TV-14 | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Draper advises Logan about his legal rights regarding Jamey. Raven taunts Geraldine that she's got plans to make Logan regret leaving her. Feeling betrayed by her family, an upset Paige ... See full summary »
Stars: Ann Flood, Mandel Kramer, Forrest Compton, Denny Albee