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1.
Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
Episode:
Fallen Heroes: Part 2
(1998)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The Homicide Unit takes down the remaining Mahoney organization, but not without collateral damage. Stivers tells Gee that Luther Mahoney's shooting is the reason for all the carnage in the past 24 hours.
Director: Kathryn Bigelow | Stars: Richard Belzer, Andre Braugher, Reed Diamond, Peter Gerety
Votes: 145
2.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
Whoever Did This
(2002)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama
Ralph's callous behavior finally steps over the line, while Chris gets deeper into his heroin addiction and Uncle Junior's mental capacity begins to become in question.
Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, Dominic Chianese
Votes: 8,462
3. The Sopranos (1999–2007)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama
New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano deals with personal and professional issues in his home and business life that affect his mental state, leading him to seek professional psychiatric counseling.
Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 472,136
4.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
A Game of Checkers
(1997)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
After a visit with his sons, Schillinger realizes he needs to get paroled. He convinces McManus to let him return to Em City with the condition that he leaves Beecher alone. Beecher comes ... See full summary »
Director: Jean de Segonzac | Stars: Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Harold Perrineau, Eamonn Walker
Votes: 2,787
5.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
Amour Fou
(2001)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama
Gloria grows increasingly demanding until Tony realizes who she is, and Jackie Jr. ends up in very serious trouble when Chris realizes who he is.
Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 7,894
6.
The Night Of (2016)
Episode:
The Beach
(2016)
TV-MA | 79 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Shy college student Nasir Khan spends the night with a quirky, mysterious girl, and is horrified when he awakens to find she has been murdered.
Director: Steven Zaillian | Stars: John Turturro, Riz Ahmed, Bill Camp, Payman Maadi
Votes: 6,867
7. Narcos (2015–2017)
TV-MA | 50 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
A chronicled look at the criminal exploits of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar, as well as the many other drug kingpins who plagued the country through the years.
Stars: Pedro Pascal, Wagner Moura, Boyd Holbrook, Alberto Ammann
Votes: 470,786
8.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Plan B
(1997)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A recovered Said ostracizes Huseni Mershah for turning his back on him when he was dying--and orders all the Muslims to cast him out. Impressed by Said's power, Groves decides to kill Glynn... See full summary »
Director: Darnell Martin | Stars: Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Harold Perrineau, Eamonn Walker
Votes: 2,357
9.
The Blacklist (2013–2023)
Episode:
The Troll Farmer (No. 38)
(2015)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Agent Keen and Red are on the run from the FBI, while Dembe receives contact that will jeopardise his future.
Director: Michael W. Watkins | Stars: James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, Ryan Eggold
Votes: 2,571
10. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017–2023)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
After her husband leaves her, young mother of two Miriam "Midge" Maisel discovers that she has a talent for stand-up comedy. Could this be her calling?
Stars: Rachel Brosnahan, Alex Borstein, Michael Zegen, Marin Hinkle
Votes: 143,060
11. Oz (1997–2003)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A series chronicling the daily activities of an unusual prison facility and its criminal inhabitants.
Stars: Ernie Hudson, J.K. Simmons, Lee Tergesen, Dean Winters
Votes: 106,744
12. Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An American police procedural television series chronicling the work of a fictional version of the Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Unit.
Stars: Richard Belzer, Clark Johnson, Yaphet Kotto, Kyle Secor
Votes: 14,200
13.
I Know This Much Is True (2020)
Episode:
Six
(2020)
TV-MA | 78 min | Drama
A lifetime of animosity between Dominick and Ray spills over in public at an inopportune time. After an unexpected tragedy, Dominick seeks reconciliation with those he has hurt.
Director: Derek Cianfrance | Stars: Mark Ruffalo, Melissa Leo, Rosie O'Donnell, John Procaccino
Votes: 1,002
14.
The Blacklist (2013–2023)
Episode:
Minister D (No. 99)
(2019)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
As his trial begins, Red puts Liz and the task force on the case of a Blacklister who uses incriminating evidence to extort people, and who Red believes can prove his innocence.
Director: Michael Caracciolo | Stars: James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, Amir Arison
Votes: 1,461
15.
The Black Donnellys (2007)
Episode:
Pilot
(2007)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
Tommy Donnelly struggles to escape the neighborhood, all the while protecting his brothers.
Director: Paul Haggis | Stars: Jonathan Tucker, Tom Guiry, Olivia Wilde, Billy Lush
Votes: 440
16.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
Mr. Ruggerio's Neighborhood
(2001)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama
The FBI has trouble finding a new informant, so they attempt to bug the Soprano home.
Director: Allen Coulter | Stars: James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, Steven Van Zandt
Votes: 7,504
17.
Homeland (2011–2020)
Episode:
Casus Belli
(2017)
TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Keane gets sidelined. Carrie's work follows her home.
Director: Alex Graves | Stars: Claire Danes, Rupert Friend, Elizabeth Marvel, F. Murray Abraham
Votes: 2,692
18. Gladiator (2000)
R | 155 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A former Roman General sets out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery.
Director: Ridley Scott | Stars: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed
Votes: 1,621,550 | Gross: $187.71M
19. The Departed (2006)
R | 151 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
An undercover cop and a mole in the police attempt to identify each other while infiltrating an Irish gang in South Boston.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg
Votes: 1,423,243 | Gross: $132.38M
20. The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
PG-13 | 164 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
Eight years after the Joker's reign of chaos, Batman is coerced out of exile with the assistance of the mysterious Selina Kyle in order to defend Gotham City from the vicious guerrilla terrorist Bane.
Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway, Gary Oldman
Votes: 1,828,956 | Gross: $448.14M
21. The Night Of (2016)
TV-MA | 66 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
After a night of partying with a woman he picked up, a man wakes up to find her stabbed to death and is charged with her murder.
Stars: Riz Ahmed, John Turturro, Bill Camp, Amara Karan
Votes: 171,933
22.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
To Your Health
(1997)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Ricardo is discovered to suffer from Alzheimer's; Beecher flips out and sends Schillinger to the hospital; mob boss Schibetta develops stomach problems thanks to some ground glass; and Said has a heart attack.
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Harold Perrineau, Eamonn Walker
Votes: 2,266
23.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017–2023)
Episode:
Ethan... Esther... Chaim
(2022)
TV-MA | 53 min | Comedy, Drama
Abe forgets his tobacco. Joel raises a glass with Moishe. Midge learns firsthand about America's bicameral system of legislature.
Director: Daniel Palladino | Stars: Rachel Brosnahan, Alex Borstein, Michael Zegen, Marin Hinkle
Votes: 1,477
24. Homeland (2011–2020)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A bipolar CIA operative becomes convinced a prisoner of war has been turned by al-Qaeda and is planning to carry out a terrorist attack on American soil.
Stars: Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin, Damian Lewis, Rupert Friend
Votes: 361,084
25. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
R | 108 min | Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
When their relationship turns sour, a couple undergoes a medical procedure to have each other erased from their memories forever.
Director: Michel Gondry | Stars: Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Tom Wilkinson, Gerry Robert Byrne
Votes: 1,078,772 | Gross: $34.40M
26.
I Know This Much Is True (2020)
Episode:
Two
(2020)
TV-MA | 59 min | Drama
Tensions rise between Dominick and Joy as the media takes an interest in Thomas's case. In an attempt to have Thomas released from Hatch Forensic Institute, Dominick learns that helping his brother may be more difficult than expected.
Director: Derek Cianfrance | Stars: Mark Ruffalo, Melissa Leo, Rosie O'Donnell, John Procaccino
Votes: 1,109
27.
I Know This Much Is True (2020)
Episode:
Three
(2020)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama
Sheffer preps Dominick for a pivotal hearing with Hatch's review board that could decide Thomas' fate. A chance encounter with an old classmate brings painful childhood memories to the surface.
Director: Derek Cianfrance | Stars: Mark Ruffalo, Melissa Leo, Rosie O'Donnell, John Procaccino
Votes: 1,014
28.
I Know This Much Is True (2020)
Episode:
Four
(2020)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama
Despite the protestations of those closest to him, Dominick returns to work before fully recovering from his accident. Heavily medicated, Dominick recalls the disturbing incident that lead to Thomas's first hospitalization.
Director: Derek Cianfrance | Stars: Mark Ruffalo, Melissa Leo, Rosie O'Donnell, John Procaccino
Votes: 949
29.
Madam Secretary (2014–2019)
Episode:
Tamerlane
(2015)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Thriller
Elizabeth secretly travels to Iran in an attempt to prevent a coup that could impact President Dalton's administration. Also, she brings her staff up to speed on the investigation into Marsh's death. Anna Deveare Smith guest stars.
Director: Jonathan Brown | Stars: Téa Leoni, Tim Daly, Patina Miller, Geoffrey Arend
Votes: 552
30.
Gotham (2014–2019)
Episode:
A Dark Knight: Pax Penguina
(2017)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Gordon fears Jonathan Crane is still alive and back in Gotham, when The Scarecrow's signature MO is used in a series of robberies. Meanwhile, Penguin's "licensing" of crime in the city backfires during the grand opening of his new Iceberg Lounge. Also, in the aftermath of his encounter with Ra's Al Ghul, Bruce begins his vigilante watch.
Director: Danny Cannon | Stars: Ben McKenzie, Donal Logue, David Mazouz, Morena Baccarin
Votes: 2,557
31. A Beautiful Mind (2001)
PG-13 | 135 min | Biography, Drama, Mystery
A mathematical genius, John Nash made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a harrowing journey of self-discovery.
Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Plummer
Votes: 987,625 | Gross: $170.74M
32.
I Know This Much Is True (2020)
Episode:
Five
(2020)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama
Upon learning details of his Sicilian grandfather's arrival in the 1900s, Dominick becomes convinced his family is cursed. A startling update on Thomas from an unlikely source prompts Dominick to take drastic action.
Director: Derek Cianfrance | Stars: Mark Ruffalo, John Procaccino, Rosie O'Donnell, Rob Huebel
Votes: 902
33.
The Blacklist (2013–2023)
Episode:
Orion Relocation Services (No. 159)
(2019)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Red and Liz investigate Orion Relocation Services, an organization that surreptitiously facilitates the disappearance and relocation of criminals. Meanwhile, Katarina delves into the ... See full summary »
Director: Stephanie A. Marquardt | Stars: James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, Amir Arison
Votes: 1,290
34.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Dave Chappelle/A Tribe Called Quest
(2016)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
America's premier sketch-comedy show returns for its 42nd season LIVE from Studio 8H in New York City. This season, the cast includes Vanessa Bayer, Beck Bennett, Aidy Bryant, Michael Che, ... See full summary »
Directors: Don Roy King, Rhys Thomas, Paul Briganti, Dave McCary, Oz Rodriguez | Stars: Vanessa Bayer, Beck Bennett, Aidy Bryant, Michael Che
Votes: 577
35. I Know This Much Is True (2020)
TV-MA | 63 min | Drama
Following the parallel lives of identical twin brothers Dominick and Thomas Birdsey in a story of betrayal, sacrifice, and forgiveness.
Stars: Mark Ruffalo, John Procaccino, Rob Huebel, Gabe Fazio
Votes: 23,485
36. The Black Donnellys (2007)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
Four young Irish brothers are caught up in New York's underworld of organized crime.
Stars: Jonathan Tucker, Tom Guiry, Olivia Wilde, Billy Lush
Votes: 14,377
37.
Homeland (2011–2020)
Episode:
The Return
(2017)
TV-MA | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Carrie follows a lead. Saul meets an old friend. Keane takes a stand.
Director: Alex Graves | Stars: Claire Danes, Rupert Friend, Elizabeth Marvel, F. Murray Abraham
Votes: 2,149
38.
Madam Secretary (2014–2019)
Episode:
Vartius
(2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Thriller
When Elizabeth receives shocking news about an important political operative, she navigates a tricky political situation with President Dalton, who she learns may be considering replacing ... See full summary »
Director: Eric Stoltz | Stars: Téa Leoni, Tim Daly, Keith Carradine, Patina Miller
Votes: 384
39. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson
Votes: 52,767
40. 12 Monkeys (1995)
R | 129 min | Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
In a future world devastated by disease, a convict is sent back in time to gather information about the man-made virus that wiped out most of the human population on the planet.
Director: Terry Gilliam | Stars: Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt, Joseph Melito
Votes: 646,979 | Gross: $57.14M
41. Third Watch (1999–2005)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The exploits of a group of men and women who serve New York City as police officers, firefighters, and paramedics in the fictional 55th Precinct.
Stars: Coby Bell, Skipp Sudduth, Jason Wiles, Molly Price
Votes: 11,452
42. The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
PG-13 | 115 min | Action, Mystery, Thriller
Jason Bourne dodges a ruthless C.I.A. official and his Agents from a new assassination program while searching for the origins of his life as a trained killer.
Director: Paul Greengrass | Stars: Matt Damon, Edgar Ramírez, Joan Allen, Julia Stiles
Votes: 658,475 | Gross: $227.47M
43.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Great Men
(1998)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Alvarez knows who raped Glynn's daughter, but refuses to tell the warden. Wangler is making progress at school, but his cellmate, Adebisi, isn't a fan of higher education. When Hill's judge... See full summary »
Director: Bob Balaban | Stars: Kirk Acevedo, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Rita Moreno
Votes: 2,103
44.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Laws of Gravity
(2002)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
McManus thinks White may reform if he spends quality time with Said; Alvarez offers Guerra a unique solution to their dispute; O'Reily's mother, Suzanne Fitzgerald, begins a community service term teaching music at Oz.
Director: Rob Morrow | Stars: Kirk Acevedo, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Rita Moreno
Votes: 1,864
45.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Losing Your Appeal
(1998)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Augustus Hill's appeal is denied, despite the efforts of Said, who has better luck with Poet's poems. Meanwhile, O'Reily survives his lumpectomy, and now focuses his attention on Dr. Nathan.
Director: Keith Samples | Stars: Kirk Acevedo, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Rita Moreno
Votes: 2,117
46.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Christopher Walken/Christina Aguilera
(2000)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
Home of the iconic "More Cowbell" sketch with Will Ferrell as Gene.
Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, James Signorelli | Stars: Jimmy Fallon, Will Ferrell, Ana Gasteyer, Darrell Hammond
Votes: 149
47.
Third Watch (1999–2005)
Episode:
Hell Is What You Make of It
(1999)
TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Rookies Carlos and Davis experience disillusionment with their new jobs and their training officers. Bosco struggles withhomophobia. A teenage junkie destroys Kim's faith in humanity, but Bobby restores it.
Director: Christopher Misiano | Stars: Michael Beach, Coby Bell, Bobby Cannavale, Eddie Cibrian
Votes: 115
48.
Madam Secretary (2014–2019)
Episode:
So It Goes
(2014)
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, Thriller
Elizabeth, Henry and Isabelle launch their own investigation into the plane crash that killed former Secretary of State Vincent Marsh. Also, Nadine takes a step back into the dating pool ... See full summary »
Director: James Whitmore Jr. | Stars: Téa Leoni, Tim Daly, Patina Miller, Geoffrey Arend
Votes: 523
49.
Allegiance (2015)
Episode:
Blowback
(2015)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Thriller
Mark and Katya confront the mole, but an escape puts Sarah in grave danger. Now branded a traitor by the task force, Alex goes on the run but tries one last time to reason with Sam. ... See full summary »
Director: Bronwen Hughes | Stars: Hope Davis, Scott Cohen, Margarita Levieva, Morgan Spector
Votes: 110
50.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Larry David/The 1975
(2016)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
Larry David makes his hosting debut alongside first-time musical guest The 1975. Sketches include Message from Ted Cruz Cold Open, Larry David Monologue, FBI Simulator, Bern Your Enthusiasm... See full summary »
Director: Don Roy King | Stars: Vanessa Bayer, Beck Bennett, Aidy Bryant, Colin Jost
Votes: 325