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1. O.J.: Made in America (2016)

TV-MA | 467 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

A chronicle of the rise and fall of O.J. Simpson, whose high-profile murder trial exposed the extent of American racial tensions, revealing a fractured and divided nation.

Director: Ezra Edelman | Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Mike Albanese, Muhammad Ali, Marcus Allen

Votes: 21,946

2. Molly's Game (2017)

R | 140 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

The true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world's most exclusive high-stakes poker game and became an FBI target.

Director: Aaron Sorkin | Stars: Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera

Votes: 187,906 | Gross: $28.78M

3. Do the Right Thing (1989)

R | 120 min | Comedy, Drama

On the hottest day of the year on a street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, everyone's hate and bigotry smolders and builds until it explodes into violence.

Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson

Votes: 112,491 | Gross: $27.55M

4. BlacKkKlansman (2018)

R | 135 min | Biography, Comedy, Crime

Ron Stallworth, an African American police officer from Colorado Springs, Colorado, successfully infiltrates the local Ku Klux Klan branch aided by a Jewish surrogate who eventually becomes its leader. Based on actual events.

Director: Spike Lee | Stars: John David Washington, Adam Driver, Laura Harrier, Topher Grace

Votes: 291,298 | Gross: $49.28M

5. Fences (2016)

PG-13 | 139 min | Drama

A working-class African-American father tries to raise his family in the 1950s, while coming to terms with the events of his life.

Director: Denzel Washington | Stars: Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Jovan Adepo

Votes: 118,107 | Gross: $57.68M

6. Devotion (II) (2022)

PG-13 | 139 min | Action, Biography, Drama

A pair of U.S. Navy fighter pilots risk their lives during the Korean War and become some of the Navy's most celebrated wingmen.

Director: J.D. Dillard | Stars: Jonathan Majors, Glen Powell, Christina Jackson, Thomas Sadoski

Votes: 27,971

7. Malcolm X (1992)

PG-13 | 202 min | Biography, Drama, History

Biographical epic of the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader, from his early life and career as a small-time gangster, to his ministry as a member of the Nation of Islam and his eventual assassination.

Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Delroy Lindo, Spike Lee

Votes: 102,087 | Gross: $48.17M

8. Valentine's Day (I) (2010)

PG-13 | 125 min | Comedy, Romance

Intertwining couples and singles in Los Angeles break-up and make-up based on the pressures and expectations of Valentine's Day.

Director: Garry Marshall | Stars: Julia Roberts, Jamie Foxx, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Alba

Votes: 125,447 | Gross: $110.49M

9. The Tender Bar (2021)

R | 106 min | Biography, Drama

A boy growing up on Long Island seeks out father figures among the patrons at his uncle's bar.

Director: George Clooney | Stars: Ben Affleck, Tye Sheridan, Daniel Ranieri, Lily Rabe

Votes: 33,856

10. What Men Want (2019)

R | 117 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

A woman is boxed out by the male sports agents in her profession, but gains an unexpected edge over them when she develops the ability to hear men's thoughts.

Director: Adam Shankman | Stars: Taraji P. Henson, Kristen Ledlow, Josh Brener, Kellan Lutz

Votes: 31,815 | Gross: $54.61M

11. Da 5 Bloods (2020)

R | 154 min | Adventure, Drama, War

Four African-American vets battle the forces of man and nature when they return to Vietnam seeking the remains of their fallen squad leader and the gold fortune he helped them hide.

Director: Spike Lee | Stars: Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors, Clarke Peters, Norm Lewis

Votes: 55,167

12. Tour de Pharmacy (2017 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 41 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sport

A mockumentary that chronicles the prevalence of doping in the world of professional cycling.

Director: Jake Szymanski | Stars: Andy Samberg, Orlando Bloom, Freddie Highmore, Joe Buck

Votes: 12,364

13. Wise Guys (1986)

R | 100 min | Comedy, Crime

Harry Valentini and Moe Dickstein are both errand boys for the Mob. When they lose two hundred fifty thousand dollars, they are set up to kill each other. But they run off to Atlantic City, and comedy follows.

Director: Brian De Palma | Stars: Danny DeVito, Joe Piscopo, Harvey Keitel, Ray Sharkey

Votes: 6,352 | Gross: $8.48M

14. The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 110 min | Drama, History

Story of a black woman in the South who was born into slavery in the 1850s and lives to become a part of the civil rights movement in the 1960s.

Director: John Korty | Stars: Cicely Tyson, Eric Brown, Richard Dysart, Joel Fluellen

Votes: 2,504

15. Lackawanna Blues (2005 TV Movie)

PG-13 | 95 min | Drama, Music

In a story fueled by rhythm and blues, a young boy's life is shaped by love and the stories of a cast of characters in the boarding house where he lives in 1960s Lackawanna, New York.

Director: George C. Wolfe | Stars: S. Epatha Merkerson, Marcus Carl Franklin, Yasiin Bey, Carmen Ejogo

Votes: 2,548

16. Easy Rider 2: The Ride Home (2012)

R | 105 min | Adventure, Drama

Family drama spanning decades follows the Williams clan connected through motorcycle passion. No analysis, just their struggle to bond amid internal conflicts from the 1940s to present.

Director: Dustin Rikert | Stars: Chris Engen, Sheree J. Wilson, Jeff Fahey, Michelle Borth

Votes: 488

17. Cane River (1982)

104 min | Drama, Romance

The romance between two African Americans who come from a different class background.

Director: Horace Jenkins | Stars: Richard Romain, Tommye Myrick, Ilunga Adell, Lloyd La Cour

Votes: 339

18. Not Just a Game (2010 Video)

62 min | Documentary, History, Sport

This critique of U.S. sports culture shows how 20th-century sports has consistently reflected the hegemonic political discourse of the day, specifically, elite narratives about nationalism, war, gender, race, homosexuality and capitalism.

Director: Jeremy Earp | Star: Dave Zirin

Votes: 89

19. The Longest Walk (2022)

95 min | Documentary

Charles Burrell broke new ground by being the first African-American to be signed to a full-time contract in a major symphony orchestra in the United States.

Director: Vohn Regensburger | Stars: G. Brown, Barbara Burrell, Charles Burrell, Chuck Burrell

20. The Games We Play (2021)

7 min | Short, Sport

Basketball legend and longtime social justice advocate, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, sits down with AARP Studios to discuss breaking sports records and social barriers in an adapted version of the ... See full summary »

Director: Elliot V. Kotek | Star: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

21. Designing Women (1986–1993)
Episode: I'll Be Seeing You (1987)

Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy

Charlene meets and falls in love with Bill Stillfield, a recently widowed Colonel in the U.S. Air Force. That night, she dreams of herself in a World War II era bar. There she meets him, ... See full summary »

Director: David Trainer | Stars: Delta Burke, Dixie Carter, Annie Potts, Jean Smart

Votes: 111

22. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode: The List (1983)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy

While cleaning out some boxes, George finds a list of things he hoped to accomplish by a certain age and realizes he hasn't completed the list yet.

Director: Oz Scott | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover

Votes: 67

23. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: Coffins for Sale (1972)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Lamont's keeping a pair of coffins in the living room spooks superstitious Fred.

Director: Charles S. Dubin | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Slappy White, James Wheaton

Votes: 207

24. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: Ol' Brown Eyes (1974)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Fred is celebrating 35 years in the junk business and snoops and finds his intended gift: a signet ring with his initials on it that Rollo got for a good price. Then Fred learns that among ... See full summary »

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Hal Williams, Howard Platt

Votes: 117

25. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Flashback: Mike Meets Archie (1971)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama

On their first anniversary, Mike and Gloria reminisce (in flashback) the first time Gloria brought the Meathead home to meet the man that would become his father-in-law.

Director: John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 307

26. This Is Us (2016–2022)
Episode: The Club (2019)

TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Kate and Toby try to make time for their marriage. Jack attempts to prove himself to Rebecca's father. Randall struggles to find his place with the other councilmen.

Director: Jessica Yu | Stars: Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz

Votes: 1,402

27. Single Parents (2018–2020)
Episode: Graham Fought the Bones and the Bones Won (2019)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy

Will feels like everything is changing as Sophie returns home from camp a seemingly different person; Miggy gets a new temp job at Angie's law firm to help him earn more money to go toward Jack's preschool costs.

Director: Fred Savage | Stars: Taran Killam, Leighton Meester, Kimrie Lewis, Jake Choi

Votes: 152

28. Hawaii Five-0 (2010–2020)
Episode: Ihea 'oe i ka wa a ka ua e loku ana? (2020)

TV-14 | 41 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Five-0 enlists the help of Thomas Magnum to retrieve a stolen list of undercover CIA agents.

Director: Katie Boyum | Stars: Alex O'Loughlin, Scott Caan, Ian Anthony Dale, Meaghan Rath

Votes: 456

29. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: John Mulaney/David Byrne (2020)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

Host John Mulaney; David Byrne performs.

Directors: Don Roy King, Hannah Levy, Adriana Robles | Stars: Beck Bennett, Aidy Bryant, Michael Che, Pete Davidson

Votes: 368

30. Pardon the Interruption (2001– )
Episode: Episode dated 15 April 2020 (2020)

22 min | News, Sport, Talk-Show

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Stars: Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon

31. Bel-Air (2022– )
Episode: Dreams and Nightmares (2022)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama

Will Smith, a talented West Philadelphia teenager, is sent to live with family in Bel Air. Upon arriving, he discovers how different things are and that this is his chance at a new beginning.

Director: Morgan Cooper | Stars: Jabari Banks, Cassandra Freeman, Jimmy Akingbola, Olly Sholotan

Votes: 679

32. Rules of Engagement (2007–2013)
Episode: Jeff's New Friend (2009)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Jeff becomes uncomfortable when he finds out that his new friend is gay, and Russell thinks that the new younger woman he is dating may be his daughter.

Director: Ted Wass | Stars: Patrick Warburton, Megyn Price, Oliver Hudson, Bianca Kajlich

Votes: 466

33. Pawn Stars (2009– )
Episode: The Great Escape (2011)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Reality-TV

The Pawn Stars take the stage when a Harry Houdini straitjacket magically appears in the shop. Will the guys be tied up with a locked offer or will they narrowly escape with their wallets ... See full summary »

Director: Jairus Cobb | Stars: Corey Harrison, Richard Harrison, Rick Harrison, Drew Max

Votes: 43

34. Almost Heroes (2011)
Episode: Terry and Peter vs. Wendell (2011)

30 min | Comedy

When Terry and Peter accidentally give away a comic worth thousands of dollars, they risk the beating of a lifetime from its rightful owner. Even worse, if they can't get it back they could lose the store.

Director: Graeme Lynch | Stars: Paul Campbell, Ryan Belleville, Lauren Ash, Dave Hemstad

Votes: 9

35. Florida Road Trip (Central Florida Roadtrip) (2017– )
Episode: Sanford (2017)

19 min | History

Central Florida Road Trip visits the City of Sanford, originally named Mellonville. Located on Lake Monroe and the St. Johns River, Sanford's port helped shape the future of Central Florida... See full summary »

Star: Phil Hoffman

36. Florida Road Trip (Central Florida Roadtrip) (2017– )
Episode: Central Florida Roadtrip: Black History in Central Florida (2022)

26 min | History

Did you know the first designer of the automotive turn signal was an African American inventor and funeral director from Brevard county? From activists and artists to educators and ... See full summary »

Star: Phil Hoffman

37. Architectural Digest (2010– )
Episode: Architect Breaks Down Iconic Baseball Stadiums (2022)

19 min | Documentary

Hey, batter batter. Michael Wyetzner of Michielli + Wyetzner Architects returns to Architectural Digest, this time breaking down the architectural details found in baseball stadiums around ... See full summary »

Director: Hiatt Woods | Star: Michael Wyetzner

38. Blue Bloods (2010–2024)
Episode: Nightmares (2012)

TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Danny is called to the scene on Halloween night, when a man in a priest costume is attacked by a figure dressed as a skeleton. Detective Kate Lansing is assigned to help on the case and she... See full summary »

Director: John Polson | Stars: Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes, Len Cariou

Votes: 471

39. The Infographics Show (2011– )
Episode: 50 Insane Declassified FBI Secrets You Didn't Know (2022)

27 min | Documentary, Animation

Ever wonder who the FBI keeps an eye on. Here's your chance to find out. Yes, Bigfoot and aliens are in their radar.

40. Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003– )
Episode: Episode #10.371 (2013)

TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

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Directors: Jonathan Kimmel, Andy Fisher | Stars: Band of Horses, Tommy Bechtold, Harrison Ford, Jimmy Kimmel

41. Friday Night Baseball (2022– )
Episode: Los Angeles Dodgers at Boston Red Sox (2023)

Sport

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Stars: Mookie Betts, Michael Busch, Alex Cora, Freddie Freeman

42. The Matt Walsh Show (2018– )
Media Celebrates Absurd Charade Of Women Playing Football Against Men (2023 Podcast Episode)

News, Talk-Show

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Star: Matt Walsh

Votes: 5

43. Mob City (2013)
Episode: Oxpecker (2013)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Bugsy's trial approaches while Captain Parker's plans goes south. Jasmine realizes that she might get in danger.

Director: Guy Ferland | Stars: Jon Bernthal, Milo Ventimiglia, Neal McDonough, Alexa Davalos

Votes: 257

44. Moyers & Company (2012–2015)
Episode: The Collision of Sports and Politics (2013)

TV-G | 57 min | News, Talk-Show

The collision of sports and politics.

Stars: Martin Luther King, Ann McKee, Bill Moyers, Chris Nowinski

45. Antiques Roadshow (1997– )
Episode: North Carolina Museum of Art, Hour 1 (2024)

TV-G | 52 min | Reality-TV

Roadshow heads to Raleigh in search of treasures at the North Carolina Museum of Art.

Directors: Kelsey Bresnahan, Jeff Cronenberg | Stars: Noel Barrett, Joel Bohy, Jill Burgum, Wes Cowan

46. Home & Family (2012–2021)
Episode: Episode dated 12 April 2013 (2013)

Talk-Show

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Stars: Mark Steines, Cristina Ferrare, Gaby Dalkin, Blair Fowler

47. Toy Hunter (2012–2014)
Episode: Live and Let Play (2014)

TV-G | 22 min | Reality-TV

Jordan Hembrough discovers a 1965 James Bond Attaché Case that he's been trying to get his hands on for the last year. This Holy Grail piece can sell upwards of $3,500 in pristine condition, but there's a catch to this big find.

Stars: Jordan Hembrough, Len Feldman, Tony Greco, James

48. Black-ish (2014–2022)
Episode: Pilot (2014)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Dre anticipates a promotion at work. Andre Jr. announces he's converting to Judaism.

Director: James Griffiths | Stars: Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Yara Shahidi, Marcus Scribner

Votes: 684

49. Last Man Standing (2011–2021)
Episode: Here's the Kicker (2014)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Mike is ecstatic when Eve is picked to be her high school's first female kicker. But Vanessa feels high school football could be risky for their youngest daughter. Meanwhile, Eve wonders if... See full summary »

Director: John Pasquin | Stars: Tim Allen, Nancy Travis, Molly Ephraim, Kaitlyn Dever

Votes: 316

50. Ballers (2015–2019)
Episode: Rough Ride (2018)

TV-MA | 33 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport

[HBO] HD. 'Rough Ride.' Season 4 Premiere. Spencer weighs the pros and cons of an acquisition; Ricky and Charles set down roots in LA.

Director: Julian Farino | Stars: Dwayne Johnson, John David Washington, Omar Benson Miller, Donovan W. Carter

Votes: 1,490