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1. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992–2014)
Episode: Episode #2.229 (1993)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

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Director: Ellen Brown | Stars: Jay Leno, Edd Hall, Robert Covarrubias, Bill Maher

Votes: 29

2. SmartLess (2020 Podcast Series)

Talk-Show

SmartLess is a comedy interview podcast hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett.

Stars: Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jennifer Aniston

Votes: 404

3. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode: Bill Maher, Bette Midler (1991)

TV-G | 90 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

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Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Bill Maher

Votes: 45

4. Unsung (2008– )

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

A series that profiles some of the most influential, talented yet forgotten R&B, Soul and Gospel artists of the 1970s, '80s and '90s.

Stars: Gary Anthony Williams, Steven Ivory, Dyana Williams, Nelson George

Votes: 393

5. Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015)
Episode: Episode #19.44 (2011)

TV-PG | 57 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS, the first iteration of the Late Show franchise.

Stars: David Letterman, Bill Maher, Nikki Reed, Foo Fighters

Votes: 12

6. Vice (2013–2021)
Episode: Raised in the System (2018)

TV-14 | 50 min | Documentary, News

With more than 850,000 juvenile arrests annually, the U.S. has the highest incarceration rate of minors; Michael Kenneth Williams explores the young people affected and examines the solutions being enacted around the country.

Stars: Michael Kenneth Williams, Felicia Pearson

Votes: 85

7. 30 for 30 (2009– )

TV-G | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History

A collection of documentary films focused on sports.

Stars: Brent Musburger, Chuck D, Larry Bird, William C. Rhoden

Votes: 5,549

8. Vice (2013–2021)

TV-MA | 30 min | Documentary, News

Documentary series featuring startling, groundbreaking stories from around the world.

Stars: Shane Smith, Gianna Toboni, Thomas Morton, Ben Anderson

Votes: 4,381

9. Vice (2013–2021)
Episode: Basketball Diplomacy (2013)

TV-PG | 31 min | Documentary, News

VICE makes history on a trip to North Korea to play hoops and meet with supreme leader Kim Jong-un. With NBA great Dennis Rodman and a trio of Harlem Globetrotters in tow, VICE traveled to ... See full summary »

Stars: Madeleine Albright, Anthony 'Buckets' Blakes, William 'Bull' Bullard, Ryan Duffy

Votes: 153

10. Hugh Hefner's After Dark: Speaking Out in America (2018)

101 min | Documentary

HUGH HEFNER'S AFTER DARK: SPEAKING OUT IN AMERICA features a treasure trove of archival footage from Hugh Hefner's landmark TV series, Playboy's Penthouse (1 season, 1959-1960) and Playboy After Dark (2 seasons, 1968-1970).

Director: Brigitte Berman | Stars: Sivi Aberg, Spiro Agnew, Steve Allen, Joan Baez

Votes: 13

11. The Boondocks (2005–2014)
Episode: It's a Black President, Huey Freeman (2010)

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

A German documentary follows the Freeman family during the election of the country's first Black President.

Director: Kim Sung-hoon | Stars: Regina King, John Witherspoon, Cedric Yarbrough, Gary Anthony Williams

Votes: 453

12. House of Cards (2013–2018)

TV-MA | 50 min | Drama

A Congressman works with his equally conniving wife to exact revenge on the people who betrayed him.

Stars: Kevin Spacey, Michel Gill, Robin Wright, Kate Mara

Votes: 531,001

13. Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (2012– )

TV-PG | 53 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Before the popularity of AncestryDNA, journalist and cultural critic Henry Louis Gates, Jr. divulges the family trees of various celebrities, many times with stunning revelations.

Stars: Henry Louis Gates Jr., CeCe Moore, Anita Hill, Ty Burrell

Votes: 1,640

14. The Joe Rogan Experience (2009– )
Bill Maher (2022 Podcast Episode)

TV-MA | 143 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Bill Maher is a comedian, political commentator, the host of HBO's "Real Time with Maher" and his own podcast, "Club Random." His new special is called "#Adulting".

Stars: Joe Rogan, Bill Maher

Votes: 15

15. The Boondocks (2005–2014)

TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

Brothers Huey and Riley Freeman experience a culture clash when they leave Chicago to move in with their grandfather in the suburbs.

Stars: Regina King, John Witherspoon, Gary Anthony Williams, Cedric Yarbrough

Votes: 35,738

16. The Larry Sanders Show (1992–1998)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy

A comedic behind the scenes look at a late night talk show.

Stars: Garry Shandling, Jeffrey Tambor, Wallace Langham, Rip Torn

Votes: 9,382

17. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)

TV-14 | 105 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.

Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Skitch Henderson

Votes: 4,242

18. The Joe Rogan Experience (2009 Podcast Series)

TV-MA | 180 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Joe Rogan hosts long-form conversations with friends and guests that include comedians, actors, musicians, MMA instructors, commentators, authors and artists.

Stars: Joe Rogan, Brian Redban, Jamie Vernon, Joey Diaz

Votes: 4,615

19. House of Cards (2013–2018)
Episode: Chapter 6 (2013)

TV-MA | 51 min | Drama

The strike between Frank and Marty starts to get out of hand. Russo has decided to run for Governor of Pennsylvania.

Director: Joel Schumacher | Stars: Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright, Kate Mara, Michael Kelly

Votes: 5,515

20. The Good Wife (2009–2016)

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

Alicia Florrick has been a good wife to her husband, a former state's attorney. After a very humiliating sex and corruption scandal, he is behind bars. She must now provide for her family and returns to work as a litigator in a law firm.

Stars: Julianna Margulies, Chris Noth, Josh Charles, Matt Czuchry

Votes: 82,764

21. The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2015)

TV-14 | 40 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Making a satire out of the entire Late Night Show concept Scotsman Craig Ferguson hosts his show with a robot skeleton and a "horse" as his sidekicks. The show features the stereotypical parts of a Late Show, but all in their own, raw way.

Stars: Craig Ferguson, Shadoe Stevens, Josh Robert Thompson, Joseph Bolter

Votes: 11,498

22. Vice (2013–2021)
Episode: Vice Special Report: Killing Cancer (2015)

TV-14 | 39 min | Documentary, News

Reflecting on personal losses to cancer, Shane (founder of VICE) explores the world of viral treatments for cancer. The report delves into the world of measles, the common cold, and HIV as possible cures with mind-blowing results.

Star: Shane Smith

Votes: 70

23. Vice (2013–2021)
Episode: The Future of Energy (2016)

TV-PG | 25 min | Documentary, News

At the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris last December, world leaders agreed that climate change is an urgent threat, cementing green energy production's place as a new frontier of ... See full summary »

Stars: Shane Smith, Taylor Wilson

Votes: 45

24. The Daily Show (1996– )

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

A comedy news show featuring humorous takes on top stories.

Stars: Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Roy Wood Jr.

Votes: 48,189

25. Jeopardy! (1984– )

TV-G | 30 min | Short, Game-Show, Reality-TV

A returning champion and two challengers test their buzzer skills and their knowledge in a wide range of academic and popular categories.

Stars: Alex Trebek, Johnny Gilbert, Jimmy McGuire, Sarah Whitcomb Foss

Votes: 8,221

26. WTF with Marc Maron (2009 Podcast Series)

Talk-Show

Marc Maron welcomes comedians, actors, directors, writers, authors, musicians and folks from all walks of life to his home for amazingly revealing conversations.

Stars: Marc Maron, Eddie Pepitone, Jim Earl, Matthew L. Weiss

Votes: 176

27. Monday Morning Podcast (2007 Podcast Series)

TV-MA | Comedy

Monday Morning Podcast is a comedy podcast where comedian Bill Burr rants about relationship advice, sports and the Illuminati.

Stars: Bill Burr, Bill Maher, Paul Virzi

Votes: 45

28. Vice (2013–2021)
Episode: Heroin Warfare & the Coldest War (2014)

TV-MA | 30 min | Documentary, News

'Heroin Warfare' (correspondent: Suroosh Alvi) - Since the U.S. occupation of Afghanistan, heroin production in the region has skyrocketed, making the country the number-one producer by a ... See full summary »

Director: Alex Chitty | Stars: Suroosh Alvi, David Choe, Shane Smith

Votes: 52

29. Vice (2013–2021)
Episode: Meathooked & End of Water (2016)

TV-PG | 29 min | Documentary, News

'Meathooked'- The world is addicted to meat--in developing countries around the world, diets are starting to look more like ours, incorporating more and more beef and pork. Massive factory ... See full summary »

Stars: Jay Famiglietti, Vikram Gandhi, Joel Salatin, Isobel Yeung

Votes: 45

30. Vice (2013–2021)
Episode: State of Surveillance (2016)

TV-14 | 26 min | Documentary, News

In Moscow, VICE co-founder Shane Smith's in depth interview with controversial NSA whistle blower Edward Snowden serves as the backdrop for a story on the state of government sponsored ... See full summary »

Director: Alex Chitty | Stars: Ben Anderson, Andreas Bakke Foss, Jason Leopold, Morgan Marquis-Boire

Votes: 81

31. Vice (2013–2021)
Episode: Controlling the Narrative & Power to Congo (2017)

TV-MA | 30 min | Documentary, News

Gianna Toboni reports from the Philippines on the government's crackdown on the media and President Rodrigo Duterte's brutal war on drugs; Ben Anderson returns to the Democratic Republic of... See full summary »

Stars: Ben Anderson, Gianna Toboni

Votes: 24

32. Vice (2013–2021)
Episode: After ISIS & Cubs of the Caliphate (2017)

TV-MA | 40 min | Documentary, News

In the Season 5 finale, VICE heads to the front lines of the fight to retake Mosul from ISIS, and meets the Iraqi youth who lived and trained under ISIS as they try to rebuild their lives.

Votes: 23

33. Vice (2013–2021)
Episode: Printing Tomorrow & Are We Alone (2018)

TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary, News

Technology improvements with 3D printing are revolutionizing the way products are manufactured. Elsewhere, scientists are inching closer to discovering life beyond Earth in the deepest reaches beyond our solar system.

Stars: Krishna Andavolu, Taylor Wilson

Votes: 30

34. Conan (2010–2021)

TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Conan O'Brien and his co-host Andy Richter discuss current news topics and interview celebrities and personalities.

Stars: Conan O'Brien, Andy Richter, Jimmy Vivino and the Basic Cable Band, Jimmy Vivino

Votes: 24,999

35. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–2009)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show, which is often silly and whimsical.

Stars: Conan O'Brien, The Max Weinberg 7, Andy Richter, Joel Godard

Votes: 18,958

36. Dinner for Five (2001–2005)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Actor/Director Jon Favreau hosts an evening with four Hollywood friends (four different people or combinations of people each episode), who casually discuss the craft of acting and the business of celebrity over dinner.

Stars: Jon Favreau, Faizon Love, Peter Berg, Kevin James

Votes: 956

37. The Henry Rollins Show (2006–2007)

TV-MA | Music, Talk-Show

The Henry Rollins Show features candid conversations with celebrity guests and uncut indie musical performances. Some season one interviews include: Oliver Stone, John C. Reilly, Penelope ... See full summary »

Stars: Henry Rollins, Heidi May, Peaches, Iggy Pop

Votes: 435

38. Making Sense with Sam Harris (2013 Podcast Series)

News, Talk-Show

Join neuroscientist, philosopher, and best-selling author Sam Harris as he explores important and controversial questions about the human mind, society, and current events.

Stars: Sam Harris, Paul Bloom, Maajid Nawaz, Jordan B. Peterson

Votes: 70

39. Max Headroom (1987–1988)
Episode: Whacketts (1987)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

Viewers are unable to tear their eyes away from a seemingly mindless new game show called "Whacketts." Meanwhile, Big-Time is finally on top of the ratings. But is Big-Time just a pawn in a much larger game of addiction?

Director: Victor Lobl | Stars: Matt Frewer, Amanda Pays, George Coe, Chris Young

Votes: 52

40. Real Time with Bill Maher (2003– )
Episode: Episode #8.14 (2010)

TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

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Stars: Bill Maher, Jonathan Alter, Philippe Cousteau Jr., Patrick Ruffini

Votes: 15

41. Club Random with Bill Maher (2022– )
Richard Dreyfuss | Club Random with Bill Maher (2023 Podcast Episode)

Talk-Show

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Stars: Richard Dreyfuss, Bill Maher

Votes: 7

42. Vice (2013–2021)
Episode: Assassination Nation/The Killer Kids of the Taliban (2013)

TV-MA | 30 min | Documentary, News

In the Philippines, election season is more like hunting season as rivals simply rub out their opponents instead of defeating them at the polls. In Afghanistan, senior members of the ... See full summary »

Stars: Ryan Duffy, Thomas Morton, Shane Smith

Votes: 122

43. Vice (2013–2021)
Episode: Mormon Lost Boys/The Fat Farms of Mauritania/Mumbai Slumscraper (2013)

TV-MA | 29 min | Documentary, News

'Mormon Lost Boys' Young men have been thrown out of their homes because of an edict allowing polygamist church elders to monopolize young girls. 'The Fat Farms of Mauritania' In the West ... See full summary »

Stars: Ryan Duffy, Thomas Morton, Shane Smith

Votes: 86

44. Vice (2013–2021)
Episode: Greenland Is Melting & Bonded Labor (2014)

TV-MA | 29 min | Documentary, News

Shane Smith embarks on an expedition to investigate why Greenland is melting, and the fact that the resulting sea level rise will mean devastation sooner than expected. Fazeelat Aslam ... See full summary »

Stars: Fazeelat Aslam, Shane Smith

Votes: 66

45. Unsung (2008– )
Episode: Kid 'N Play (2015)

TV-PG | Documentary, Biography, Music

Chronicles the story of the life and careers of legendary rap duo Kid 'n Play.

Stars: Kid 'N Play, Rich Ahee, Paul Anthony, B-Fine

Votes: 13

46. Vice (2013–2021)
Episode: Taliban Resurgence (2017)

TV-14 | 25 min | Documentary, News

Ben Anderson returns to the conflict he's covered for 10 years, re-uniting with several Afghans-an Army Major, a Policeman who dismantles IEDs and a family who were forced to fight to ... See full summary »

Star: Ben Anderson

Votes: 35

47. Family Guy (1999– )
Episode: Emmy-Winning Episode (2017)

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

Peter decides to make "Family Guy" more like Emmy-winning shows so it can finally win TV's highest award.

Directors: James R. Bagdonas, Dominic Bianchi, James Purdum, Peter Shin | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis

Votes: 2,406

48. Family Guy (1999– )

TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

In a wacky Rhode Island town, a dysfunctional family strives to cope with everyday life as they are thrown from one crazy scenario to another.

Stars: Alex Borstein, Seth MacFarlane, Seth Green, Mila Kunis

Votes: 364,371

49. Married... with Children (1987–1997)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Al is the quintessential working class dad. Peggy, his wife, always wants more from him. With their children, they go through the highs and lows of ordinary life.

Stars: Ed O'Neill, Christina Applegate, Katey Sagal, Amanda Bearse

Votes: 111,138

50. MusiCares Tribute to Barbra Streisand (2012 TV Special)

Not Rated | 65 min | Music

On February 11, 2011, Barbra Streisand was honored as the 2011 MusiCares Person of the Year. At a gala event in Los Angeles, Barbra and an all-star cast of guests performed many of the ... See full summary »

Director: Leon Knoles | Stars: Jeff Beck, Tony Bennett, Herbie Hancock, Faith Hill

Votes: 21