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1. The Comeback (2005–2014)
Episode: Valerie Gets What She Really Wants (2014)

TV-MA | 54 min | Comedy

In the lead up to Emmy night, Valerie attends Juna's annual party, where she receives an unexpected proposal. As the ceremony approaches, she must deal with a crisis at home and a massive bombshell.

Director: Michael Patrick King | Stars: Lisa Kudrow, Lance Barber, Robert Michael Morris, Laura Silverman

Votes: 499

2. Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast (2014 Podcast Series)

Documentary, Comedy

Podcast with Gilbert Gottfried & comedy writer Frank Santopadre with reviews of classic & off-beat movies & tv shows, plus interviews with friends from all corners of showbiz.

Stars: Frank Santopadre, Gilbert Gottfried, Mario Cantone, Michael H. Weber

Votes: 46

3. 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

4. Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend (2018 Podcast Series)

Comedy, Talk-Show

A weekly opportunity for Conan O'Brien to hang out with the people he enjoys most.

Stars: Conan O'Brien, Matt Gourley, Sona Movsesian, Dana Carvey

Votes: 233

5. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One with the Prom Video (1996)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Monica struggles to tell her parents she is unemployed. Joey gives Chandler a hideous bracelet. The gang watch a video from Monica and Rachel's prom.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 8,770

6. Bram and Alice (2002– )
Episode: Pilot (2002)

Comedy

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Directors: James Burrows, Jerry Zaks | Stars: Alfred Molina, Traylor Howard, Roger Bart, Katie Finneran

Votes: 330

7. Cheers (1982–1993)
Episode: One for the Road (1993)

TV-PG | 70 min | Comedy, Drama

Woody embarks on his new life as City Councilman. Norm embarks on his new life as civil servant as Woody pulled some strings to get him an accounting job at City Hall. And Rebecca and Sam ... See full summary »

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Ted Danson, Kirstie Alley, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger

Votes: 1,002

8. Taxi (1978–1983)
Episode: Reverend Jim: A Space Odyssey (1979)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

The guys run into Reverend Jim and try to get him a job, but first they have to convince Louie to hire him and help him pass the exam.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conaway, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner

Votes: 454

9. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One with the Morning After (1997)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Ross is guilt-ridden after sleeping with Chloe and desperately tries to stop Rachel from finding out and when she does, the rest of the gang listen to them argue and end up trapped in Monica's room for the rest of the night.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 6,686

10. Friends (1994–2004)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Follows the personal and professional lives of six twenty to thirty year-old friends living in the Manhattan borough of New York City.

Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 1,088,565

11. The 35th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1983 TV Special)

Primetime Emmy Award is the main American award in area of television, annually handed by the American television academy.

Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Joan Rivers, Eddie Murphy, Alan Alda, Debbie Allen

Votes: 104

12. Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode: The Innkeepers (1995)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

After the brothers hear that Seattle's oldest restaurant is closing its doors, they decide to buy it and become restaurateurs; opening night is a real blast.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin

Votes: 1,462

13. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One with the Blackout (1994)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

When New York suffers from a blackout, Ross tries to tell Rachel that he likes her, and Chandler gets stuck in an ATM vestibule with a model.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 8,619

14. The Class (2006–2007)
Episode: The Class Runs Into a Convenience Store (2006)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

After Holly presents a news story on the air concerning Richie crashing into a convenience store during a fight with a bee, the rest of the class gathers there, as well.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Andrea Anders, Jon Bernthal, Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Votes: 76

15. Will & Grace (1998–2020)
Episode: Grandpa Jack (2017)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Jack is stunned to learn that his estranged son has a son of his own; Grace and Karen behave badly with the hot new guy at work.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes

Votes: 945

16. The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978)
Episode: Over the River and Through the Woods (1975)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

With Emily out of town, Bob spends Thanksgiving with Jerry and Mr Carlin watching a football game. They proceed to get drunk and try to order Moo Goo Gai Pan from a Chinese restaurant for dinner.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Peter Bonerz, Bill Daily

Votes: 219

17. Cheers (1982–1993)
Episode: Dinner at Eight-ish (1987)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Frasier and Lilith announce that they are moving in together and as the instigators of the relationship, they invite Sam and Diane over as their first dinner guests. Just prior to Sam and ... See full summary »

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger

Votes: 845

18. The Comeback (2005–2014)
Episode: Valerie Shines Under Stress (2005)

TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy

Jane pulls rank on Tom and Paulie G. to get Valerie more lines on Room and Bored. Meanwhile, a stalker threat forces extra security on set, exposing old back problems as she's prepping for a big pratfall scene.

Director: David Steinberg | Stars: Lisa Kudrow, Malin Akerman, Robert Bagnell, Lance Barber

Votes: 239

19. Will & Grace (1998–2020)
Episode: Last Ex to Brooklyn (2003)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Grace and Leo are having a dinner party. Grace invites Will, Jack, and Karen, and when Leo bumps into his ex Diane, he invites her. Grace assures Will, Jack, and Karen that there will be no... See full summary »

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes

Votes: 591

20. The Class (2006–2007)
Episode: The Class Celebrates an Anniversary (2006)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Duncan gives Yonk advice on the perfect gift for Nicole on their first wedding anniversary. Kat can't stand her new neighbor, and old classmate from design school who is just a little too ... See full summary »

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Andrea Anders, Jon Bernthal, Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Votes: 68

21. Will & Grace (1998–2020)
Episode: Rosario's Quinceanera (2017)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Karen has trouble dealing with a personal tragedy; Will, Grace, and Jack try to intervene; Will and Grace's new business relationship begins to show signs of stress.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes

Votes: 786

22. Flying Blind (1992–1993)
Episode: Pilot (1992)

24 min | Comedy

Recent college grad Neil Barash is lost in life. His dad gets him a job at his office. Then he meets wild, party-girl Alicia.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Corey Parker, Téa Leoni, Robert Bauer, Clea Lewis

Votes: 18

23. Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode: My Coffee with Niles (1994)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

Frasier and Niles spend the entire episode in conversation at Cafe Nervosa.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin

Votes: 1,356

24. Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode: Travels with Martin (1994)

TV-G | 23 min | Comedy

The Cranes and Daphne go on a road trip in a Winnebago, but a quick trip across the Canadian border causes certain complications.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin

Votes: 1,403

25. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One with All the Poker (1995)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

As Rachel interviews for a new job, the girls take on the guys in a game of poker.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 6,907

26. Will & Grace (1998–2020)
Episode: A Chorus Lie (2002)

TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy, Romance

Jack is convinced the newest member of the gay chorus line is straight and devises a devious plan to "out" him.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes

Votes: 487

27. Will & Grace (1998–2020)
Episode: Lows in the Mid-Eighties, Part I (2000)

TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Romance

In a flashback to Thanksgiving 1985, coed Grace invites her college boyfriend Will home to meet her family, but their romantic relationship swerves dramatically when a conflicted Will ... See full summary »

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes

Votes: 557

28. The Class (2006–2007)
Episode: The Class Learns About Hurricanes (2006)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Ethan and Kat fight over the leather coat belonging to Ethan's ex. Lina tries to convince Richie that it's all right for him to stick around and let himself get closer to her. Nicole still ... See full summary »

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Andrea Anders, Jon Bernthal, Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Votes: 79

29. Mike & Molly (2010–2016)
Episode: I See Love (2016)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Mike and Molly gather with family and friends for a momentous occasion and reminisce about everything that led to this point.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Billy Gardell, Melissa McCarthy, Reno Wilson, Katy Mixon Greer

Votes: 243

30. Inside the Actors Studio (1994– )

TV-PG | 65 min | Talk-Show

Famous actors, directors and writers reminisce about their careers and the philosophy behind their craft.

Stars: James Lipton, Ellen Burstyn, Elena Kobylina, Bradley Cooper

Votes: 5,465

31. Cheers (1982–1993)
Episode: Abnormal Psychology (1986)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Diane thinks that Frasier is masking romantic feelings for his colleague, Dr. Lilith Sternin, so she launches a plan to fan the flames of love. Meanwhile, Norm and Cliff reluctantly join Woody for a fishing trip.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger

Votes: 689

32. Cheers (1982–1993)
Episode: An Old-Fashioned Wedding (1992)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama

The Gaines family has recruited Sam and crew to provide liquor and bartending services at the wedding, and as we'd expect, everything goes wrong. Woody is randy for Kelly, while the rest of... See full summary »

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Ted Danson, Kirstie Alley, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger

Votes: 616

33. Cheers (1982–1993)
Episode: Simon Says (1987)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Diane and Sam are given a bleak prognosis from a noted marriage counselor.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger

Votes: 734

34. Cheers (1982–1993)
Episode: Thanksgiving Orphans (1986)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Thanksgiving is approaching and no one has anything to do except Diane, who is among a select few graduate students one of her professors has asked to spend Thanksgiving with his family, ... See full summary »

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger

Votes: 782

35. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One with the Birth (1995)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

As Carol goes into labor, Ross and Susan argue, Rachel flirts with Carol's doctor, and Joey assists a pregnant single mother.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 6,331

36. Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode: Good Time Girls (1976)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

The girls end up getting phone calls after Hector scribbles their number in a men's room.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander, Michael McKean

Votes: 106

37. Taxi (1978–1983)
Episode: Jim the Psychic (1981)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Jim has a vision that Alex will die on Thursday at 7 p.m.. Louie is convinced that it is real, but Alex refuses to believe it. Latka is not allowed to talk for a week after a run-in with Tony.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conaway, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner

Votes: 259

38. The Class (2006–2007)
Episode: The Class Hits It (2007)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Old school games abound when Lena confesses to Nicole that she has yet to be intimate with Richie, who, in turn, tells Duncan and convinces him to convince Richie to take the plunge.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Andrea Anders, Jon Bernthal, Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Votes: 65

39. The Class (2006–2007)
Episode: The Class Visits a Bad Neighborhood (2007)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Richie returns home one final time to get his things, only to find his wife there, who finds out there's another woman in his life. Ethan uses Kyle as a buffer for Kat at a party.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Andrea Anders, Jon Bernthal, Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Votes: 69

40. Will & Grace (1998–2020)
Episode: Three Wise Men (2018)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Grace discovers she's dated three men from the same family. Meanwhile, Will and Karen develop their very own telenovela plot in the office while watching Karen's staff on her Home surveillance feed.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes

Votes: 507

41. The Midnight Special (1972–1981)

90 min | Music, Talk-Show

Late night rock and pop music performances are featured.

Stars: Wolfman Jack, Helen Reddy, Donna Summer, Gladys Knight

Votes: 381

42. Cheers (1982–1993)
Episode: I Do, Adieu (1987)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Sumner Sloan, Diane's ex-fiancé and old English professor, tells her that he submitted one of her old unfinished novels to an editor at a publishing house, the editor who sees promise in it... See full summary »

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger

Votes: 686

43. Cheers (1982–1993)
Episode: One Hugs, the Other Doesn't (1992)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

For Frederick's second birthday, Sam takes him, and by association Frasier and Lilith, to a Nanny G concert, she being a famous children's entertainer. Woody tags along just because he ... See full summary »

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Ted Danson, Kirstie Alley, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger

Votes: 546

44. Cheers (1982–1993)
Episode: Pick a Con... Any Con (1983)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

When Sam learns that a conman has taken thousands of dollars from Coach, he turns to Harry "The Hat" to help them get the money back.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Nicholas Colasanto, Rhea Perlman

Votes: 1,012

45. Dear John (1988–1992)
Episode: Pilot (1988)

24 min | Comedy

John comes home to find out his wife left him. After a few days, his sister suggests he go to a meeting of a support group for the widowed, divorced, and single.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jere Burns, Jane Carr, Harry Groener

Votes: 59

46. Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode: Frasier Crane's Day Off (1994)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

Dr. Frasier Crane takes a much-needed day off from his radio psychiatry broadcast.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin

Votes: 1,291

47. Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode: The Good Son (1993)

TV-G | 24 min | Comedy

Psychiatrist Frasier Crane returns to his hometown of Seattle to host a radio talk show, but soon discovers he could use a shrink himself when his disabled father moves in.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin

Votes: 1,848

48. Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode: Lonely at the Middle (1977)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Shirley gets promoted to head of the bottle-labelers division at the brewery.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander, Michael McKean

Votes: 96

49. Taxi (1978–1983)
Episode: Going Home (1980)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

After a private investigator hired by Jim's father tracks him down, Jim and Alex pay a visit to Jim's father.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conaway, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner

Votes: 244

50. Will & Grace (1998–2020)
Episode: Gypsies, Tramps and Weed (2000)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Will reluctantly decides to use a birthday gift certificate from Grace to consult a psychic about his future and encounters an absent-minded fortune teller whose frighteningly personal predictions leave him reeling.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes

Votes: 451