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1. Dog (I) (2022)

PG-13 | 101 min | Comedy, Drama

Two former Army Rangers are paired against their will on the road trip of a lifetime. Briggs (Channing Tatum) and Lulu (a Belgian Malinois) race down the Pacific Coast to get to a fellow soldier's funeral on time.

Directors: Reid Carolin, Channing Tatum | Stars: Channing Tatum, Ryder McLaughlin, Aavi Haas, Luke Forbes

Votes: 46,578 | Gross: $61.78M

2. 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: 112,537 | Gross: $27.55M

3. Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)

PG | 115 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

A rogue artificial intelligence kidnaps the son of famed basketball player LeBron James, who then has to work with Bugs Bunny to win a basketball game.

Director: Malcolm D. Lee | Stars: LeBron James, Don Cheadle, Cedric Joe, Khris Davis

Votes: 80,420 | Gross: $70.59M

4. The King of Comedy (1982)

PG | 109 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

A passionate yet unsuccessful comedian stalks and kidnaps his idol to take the spotlight for himself.

Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, Diahnne Abbott, Sandra Bernhard

Votes: 119,357 | Gross: $2.50M

5. Black Rain (1989)

R | 125 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Two NYC cops arrest a Yakuza member and must escort him when he's extradited to Japan.

Director: Ridley Scott | Stars: Michael Douglas, Andy Garcia, Ken Takakura, Kate Capshaw

Votes: 59,744 | Gross: $46.21M

6. Paid in Full (2002)

R | 97 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A young man from Harlem, forced to cope with the 1980s drug scene, builds an illegal empire, only to have a crisis of conscience.

Director: Charles Stone III | Stars: Mekhi Phifer, Wood Harris, Chi McBride, Kevin Carroll

Votes: 14,252 | Gross: $3.04M

7. Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986)

R | 105 min | Comedy, Romance, Thriller

An American computer wiz who works at a New York bank is suddenly thrust into the world of international espionage after she inadvertently receives a coded message from a British spy.

Director: Penny Marshall | Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Stephen Collins, John Wood, Carol Kane

Votes: 20,771 | Gross: $25.59M

8. Respect (2021)

PG-13 | 145 min | Biography, Drama, Music

Following the rise of Aretha Franklin's career from a child singing in her father's church's choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice.

Director: Liesl Tommy | Stars: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Tituss Burgess

Votes: 17,858

9. Garden Party (2008)

Not Rated | 88 min | Drama

April (age 15) is running from one bad situation into another, hoping to find an answer that doesn't involve nudity, and falls in with a group of confused kids chasing their dreams. The black widow in the web is the sexy, pot-dealing Sally.

Director: Jason Freeland | Stars: Erik Smith, Tierra Abbott, Vinessa Shaw, Christopher Allport

Votes: 3,551 | Gross: $0.02M

10. Pandemonium (1982)

PG | 82 min | Comedy, Horror, Mystery

A former high school student who always wanted to be a cheerleader decides to reopen the cheerleading program at her former high school after years of closure for being targeted by a serial killer.

Director: Alfred Sole | Stars: Tom Smothers, Carol Kane, Tammy Alverson, Pamela Harlow

Votes: 1,516

11. Four Days in September (1997)

R | 110 min | Action, Drama, History

Brazillian urban guerrilla fighters kidnap the American Ambassador. Now, the diplomat's life hangs in the balance - helplessly caught between a government unwilling to cooperate - and his fear of the captors themselves.

Director: Bruno Barreto | Stars: Alan Arkin, Pedro Cardoso, Fernanda Torres, Luiz Fernando Guimarães

Votes: 5,377 | Gross: $0.31M

12. Kill Your Friends (2015)

Not Rated | 103 min | Comedy, Crime, Music

An A&R man working at the height of the Britpop music craze goes to extremes in order to find his next hit.

Director: Owen Harris | Stars: Nicholas Hoult, Thomas Conroy, James Corden, Georgia King

Votes: 10,037

13. Eating Out: Drama Camp (2011)

Not Rated | 91 min | Comedy

Temptations at a drama camp threaten a gay relationship that may already be cooling.

Director: Q. Allan Brocka | Stars: Chris Salvatore, Daniel Skelton, Aaron Milo, Lilach Mendelovich

Votes: 2,574

14. Love! Valour! Compassion! (1997)

R | 108 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Gregory invites seven friends to spend the summer at his large, secluded 19th-century home in upstate New York. The seven are: Bobby, Gregory's "significant other," who is blind but who ... See full summary »

Director: Joe Mantello | Stars: Jason Alexander, Stephen Spinella, Stephen Bogardus, Randy Becker

Votes: 3,700 | Gross: $2.87M

15. Robin Williams Live on Broadway (2002 TV Special)

TV-MA | 99 min | Documentary, Comedy

The fourth HBO stand-up special by Robin Williams.

Director: Marty Callner | Star: Robin Williams

Votes: 6,296

16. Caj o páté s Golden Kids (1968 TV Special)

40 min | Short, Music, Talk-Show

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Stars: Olga Curíková, Marta Kubisová, Václav Neckár, Bohuslav Ondrácek

17. What'd I Say?: A Tribute to Ray Charles (2004 TV Movie)

48 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

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Director: Jeff Simpson | Stars: Jools Holland, Jesse Jackson, Elton John, Mable John

18. Becker (1998–2004)
Episode: Elder Hostile (2001)

TV-PG | Comedy

Jake's grandmother disagrees violently with Becker's good health diagnosis. Reggie becomes increasingly depressed as she browses through an old high school yearbook. Margaret is concerned about Linda's relationship with a young boy.

Director: Andy Ackerman | Stars: Ted Danson, Terry Farrell, Hattie Winston, Shawnee Smith

Votes: 97

19. Becker (1998–2004)
Episode: Physician, Heal Thyself (1999)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy

The arrogant Bronx doctor is once again complaining about the shortcomings of society, sparking another verbal sparring match with Reggie. But when his back goes out, he has no choice but to call her for help.

Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Ted Danson, Terry Farrell, Hattie Winston, Shawnee Smith

Votes: 126

20. Becker (1998–2004)
Episode: Subway Story (2004)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Linda deletes some important files and spends the day trying to recover them or cover up what she's done. Some out-of-town friends have come to see John but he's nowhere to be seen so Chris... See full summary »

Director: Ian Gurvitz | Stars: Ted Danson, Nancy Travis, Hattie Winston, Shawnee Smith

Votes: 214

21. Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
Episode: Double Blind (1997)

TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Chris Thormann must confront the fact that the assailant who shot and blinded him is up for parole, and he might get it. Pembleton and Bayliss investigate the murder of a chef, and the ... See full summary »

Director: Uli Edel | Stars: Richard Belzer, Andre Braugher, Reed Diamond, Michelle Forbes

Votes: 129

22. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode: Dog Gone (1982)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

George tries to curry favor with Whittendale by dog-sitting his wife's vicious canine, but sabotages his own efforts by playing fetch carelessly, and then scrambles to explain the unintended outcome.

Director: Bob Lally | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover

Votes: 77

23. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode: Louise's Sister (1979)

TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy

George and friends want to surprise Louise after her sister Maxine, whom she hasn't seen in years, visits from Paris. However, when Louise sees her sister, she gets furious.

Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover

Votes: 96

24. Mad TV (1995–2016)
Episode: Episode #10.10 (2005)

TV-14 | Comedy

Sketches: The Peoples Court: Loves 'Em and Piles of Leaves 'Em, Bae Sung: Auto Repair Shop, Special Patrick: Newscast, Ray's Grudge, Lavitra, Inside Looking Out, Marvin Tikvah: Swimming Lessons, Open Water Affairs.

Director: Bruce Leddy | Stars: Ike Barinholtz, Frank Caliendo, Daniele Gaither, Keegan-Michael Key

Votes: 23

25. Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003)
Episode: Dates (1988)

TV-14 | 80 min | Comedy

After witnessing Trigger's unexpected success with his date from a local computer dating agency, Del fancies his chances of having some too. He duly enrolls, and sets out to meet his blind ... See full summary »

Director: Tony Dow | Stars: David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Buster Merryfield, Tessa Peake-Jones

Votes: 682

26. Quantum Leap (1989–1993)
Episode: Blind Faith - February 6, 1964 (1989)

TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

As a blind concert pianist, Sam must save his girlfriend from a serial killer despite the interference of her overbearing mother.

Director: David G. Phinney | Stars: Scott Bakula, Dean Stockwell, Cynthia Bain, Jennifer Rhodes

Votes: 597

27. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: Blood Is Thicker Than Junk (1972)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

After a nasty spat Sanford and Son split up. Fred hires a new man to replace Lamont, who signs on to work with a competing junk dealer.

Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Roger E. Mosley, Vernon Weddle

Votes: 153

28. Shazam! (1974–1977)
Episode: The Brothers (1974)

TV-Y7-FV | 21 min | Action, Family, Fantasy

Chad is a blind boy who is being overly-protected by his older brother, Danny. Chad feels so useless that he decides to run away, and when his brother goes after him, Danny gets bit by a ... See full summary »

Director: Hollingsworth Morse | Stars: Michael Gray, Les Tremayne, Jackson Bostwick, Lance Kerwin

Votes: 42

29. The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode: Isabella (1999)

TV-MA | 48 min | Crime, Drama

The stress Tony is going through begins to take its toll, and the hit Junior has ordered doesn't help.

Director: Allen Coulter | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli

Votes: 9,217

30. The South Bank Show (1978– )
Episode: The Making of Sgt. Pepper (1992)

Documentary

A look at the Beatles' classic 1967 album.

Director: Alan Benson | Stars: Melvyn Bragg, George Martin, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney

Votes: 51

31. Teachers (2001–2004)
Episode: Episode #4.3 (2004)

TV-MA | 48 min | Comedy, Drama

During Gay and Lesbian Awareness Week, Ewan finds himself in an uncomfortable position with a student, and Clare wonders how lesbians 'function'.

Director: Barnaby Southcombe | Stars: Daon Broni, Vicky Hall, Mathew Horne, Tamzin Malleson

Votes: 29

32. That's My Mama (1974–1975)
Episode: Clifton's Casual Fling (1975)

30 min | Comedy

Clifton thinks his new girlfriend Sharon is "the one", and he's finally ready to settle down. Now all Sharon has to do is tell him she just wants to date.

Director: Jerry Markus | Stars: Clifton Davis, Theresa Merritt, Teddy Wilson, Ted Lange

Votes: 13

33. The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode: Hard Cases (2003)

TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

McNulty goes on a self-assigned moral mission to identify his floater, but his old partner, Bunk, says they have more pressing matter at hand: finding Omar to testify against a Barksdale ... See full summary »

Director: Elodie Keene | Stars: Dominic West, Chris Bauer, Paul Ben-Victor, John Doman

Votes: 4,439

34. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: Andy's Girlfriend (2001)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Andy starts dating Ruby's piano teacher. When the two couples get together for dinner, Jim finds out the piano teacher is a vegetarian, a feminist, and a Packards fan. These are three hot buttons for Jim.

Director: Andy Cadiff | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 203

35. Monk (2002–2009)
Episode: Mr. Monk Can't See a Thing (2006)

TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Monk is blinded by a murderer at a fire station, and then must help find him using his other senses.

Director: Stephen Surjik | Stars: Tony Shalhoub, Traylor Howard, Jason Gray-Stanford, Ted Levine

Votes: 1,259

36. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode: Unto the Breach (2007)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama

Lorelai and Christopher are reunited at a party Emily and Richard throw in honor of Rory's graduation.

Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Scott Patterson, Melissa McCarthy

Votes: 743

37. South Side (2019–2022)
Episode: Chi-Town (2019)

TV-MA | 21 min | Comedy

Officer Turner's father asks her to compete in a spades tournament; and Simon learns the moves for steppin'.

Director: Michael Blieden | Stars: Sultan Salahuddin, Kareme Young, Quincy Young, Chandra Russell

Votes: 67

38. NCIS: Los Angeles (2009–2023)
Episode: Hail Mary (2019)

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

Callen and Sam run protection detail for retired Navy Adm. Kilbride in an operation to locate a missing naval intelligence officer.

Director: Benny Boom | Stars: Chris O'Donnell, Daniela Ruah, Eric Christian Olsen, Barrett Foa

Votes: 266

39. Nostalgia Critic (2007– )
Episode: Die Hard (2019)

TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy

The Nostalgia Critic reviews one of the greatest Christmas movies of all time.

Director: Doug Walker | Stars: Doug Walker, Malcolm Ray, Tamara Chambers, James Jarosz

Votes: 39

40. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: Vikki Carr and Flip Wilson (1970)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family

Highlights include: "Mission: Improbable" (a spoof of "Mission: Impossible").

Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner

Votes: 58

41. Family Guy (1999– )
Episode: Rock Hard (2021)

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

While at an old record store, Peter and the guys tell stories of three rock legends: Jim Morrison, Muddy Waters, and Elton John.

Directors: Greg Colton, Dominic Bianchi, James Purdum | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis

Votes: 889

42. Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode: The Summer Man (2010)

TV-14 | 48 min | Drama

While Don's thoughts turn inward while he deals with Anna's death, Peggy is placed in a difficult situation when an obnoxious employee in the creative department is disrespectful to Joan.

Director: Phil Abraham | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones

Votes: 2,606

43. The Boondocks (2005–2014)
Episode: Bitches to Rags (2010)

TV-MA | 23 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

When his new album tanks, Thugnificent is faced with the horror of getting a real job.

Directors: Young Chan Kim, Jae-Myung Yoo, Seung Eun Kim | Stars: Regina King, John Witherspoon, Cedric Yarbrough, Gary Anthony Williams

Votes: 324

44. Haven (2010–2015)
Episode: As You Were (2010)

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

Audrey's birthday party is held at a nearby island resort during a storm. While there, a chameleon takes over the identity of one of the guests, leaving the group to figure out who it now ... See full summary »

Director: Robert Lieberman | Stars: Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant, Michelle Monteith, Richard Donat

Votes: 566

45. Kam zmizel ten starý song (2004– )
Episode: Jirina Fikejzová (2004)

38 min | Music, Talk-Show

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Stars: Milan Lasica, Jirina Fikejzová, Bára Basiková, Judita Cerovská

46. Florida Road Trip (Central Florida Roadtrip) (2017– )
Episode: Orlando (2017)

19 min | History

Central Florida Road Trip visits the City of Orlando, originally named Jernigan. The City Beautiful is known for Disney World, but tourism actually started years before Disney's arrival. ... See full summary »

Star: Phil Hoffman

47. 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

48. Traveling with Denella Ri'chard (2022– )
Episode: Tampa Bay - Part 2 (2022)

TV-PG | Reality-TV

Whether you are a history buff, a foodie, or an outdoor lover, Tampa Bay has something for you. Discover a sparkling waterfront, world-class cuisine, and a city rich in Cuban culture. Join Denella in Florida's most diverse destination.

Director: Fredrick Custard | Stars: Fred Hearns, Manny Leto, Pablo Molinari, Denella Ri'chard

49. Coffee with Scott Adams (2018– )
The FBI Has a Taint Team? And Rob Reiner Has Some Explaining to Do (2022 Podcast Episode)

61 min | News

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Star: Scott Adams

50. Unbeatable (2021–2023)
Episode: Episode #2.40 (2023)

44 min | Game-Show

Jason Manford is joined by contestants Charlotte, Ibby, Mark and Sue on the quiz show where players face a question and pick from a board of six rankable answers. Some answers are good, but only one is unbeatable.

Director: Derek Hallworth | Star: Jason Manford