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1. Perry Mason (1957–1966)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The trials of a master criminal defense attorney handling the most difficult cases in support of the innocent.
Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, Ray Collins
Votes: 11,854
2. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021)
R | 112 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Arne Cheyenne Johnson stabs and murders his landlord, claiming to be under demonic possession while Ed and Lorraine Warren investigate the case and try to prove his innocence.
Director: Michael Chaves | Stars: Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ruairi O'Connor, Sarah Catherine Hook
Votes: 139,142 | Gross: $65.63M
3. A Map of the World (1999)
R | 125 min | Drama
A woman's life falls apart after she's blamed for an accident on her property.
Director: Scott Elliott | Stars: Sigourney Weaver, Julianne Moore, Dara Perlmutter, David Strathairn
Votes: 4,645 | Gross: $0.54M
4. Boomerang! (1947)
Passed | 88 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
The true story of a prosecutor's fight to prove the innocence of a man accused of a notorious murder.
Director: Elia Kazan | Stars: Dana Andrews, Jane Wyatt, Lee J. Cobb, Cara Williams
Votes: 5,062
5.
Star Trek (1966–1969)
Episode:
The Menagerie: Part I
(1966)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Spock kidnaps the disabled Capt. Pike, hijacks the Enterprise, and then surrenders for court martial.
Directors: Marc Daniels, Robert Butler | Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Jeffrey Hunter, Susan Oliver
Votes: 4,867
6.
Black Saddle (1959–1960)
Episode:
Client: Meade
(1959)
30 min | Western
A family argument that ends in a fight results in a man being charged with murder. He asks Clay to represent him.
Director: Roger Kay | Stars: Peter Breck, Russell Johnson, Anna-Lisa, Clu Gulager
Votes: 20
7.
Cagney & Lacey (1981–1988)
Episode:
Cost of Living
(1987)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When drug dealer Mansfield goes on trial, he surprises everyone by hiring David Keeler to represent him, especially upsetting Chris.
Director: Al Waxman | Stars: Sharon Gless, Tyne Daly, Al Waxman, Carl Lumbly
Votes: 45
8.
Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode:
Fruit of the Poison Tree
(1989)
TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Crockett and Tubbs' efforts to bust a major drug dealer are repeatedly thwarted in court by a shady big-shot southern gentleman attorney and his loyal protege Lisa, whose father was a prosecutor murdered for crusading against drugs.
Director: Michelle Manning | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott
Votes: 291
9.
Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode:
The Case of the Calendar Girl
(1959)
TV-PG | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Contractor George Andrews meets with political strongman Wilfred Borden about resolving the arbitrary inspection problems on the job. As he leaves, Andrews sideswipes a car, throwing a young woman into the driveway and Borden is murdered.
Director: Arthur Marks | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman
Votes: 336
10.
Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode:
The Case of the Corresponding Corpse
(1958)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A man that faked his death has been exposed and is blackmailed. With help from Perry, he plans on returning to his wife. But, before that can happen, he is found dead and a woman he had a relationship with is charged and needs Perry's help.
Director: Arthur Marks | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman
Votes: 370
11.
Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode:
The Case of the Nervous Accomplice
(1957)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A wealthy woman hires Mason to buy stock in her husband's land company, hoping to force his mistress out. But her plan goes awry when she is charged with the murder of her husband's business partner Mason bought the stock from.
Director: William D. Russell | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman
Votes: 507
12.
Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode:
The Case of the Restless Redhead
(1957)
TV-PG | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Perry's client is menaced by a car driven by a hooded man, whom she shoots at with a gun that was planted in her room. When the guy winds up dead from a bullet, Perry confuses matters by firing an identical gun later at the scene.
Director: William D. Russell | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman
Votes: 759
13.
Walker, Texas Ranger (1993–2001)
Episode:
In God's Hands
(1998)
TV-PG | Action, Adventure, Crime
A 6-year-old boy is mortally wounded during a late-night shootout in a residential neighborhood between the Rangers and two criminals. Trivette was involved in the shootout when the boy ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Preece | Stars: Chuck Norris, Clarence Gilyard Jr., Noble Willingham, Sheree J. Wilson
Votes: 98
14.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
Pusher
(1996)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A seemingly unmotivated murderer, who can apparently talk his victims into killing themselves is on the loose and it is up to Mulder and Scully to study the clues left to them by the person and capture him.
Director: Rob Bowman | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, Robert Wisden
Votes: 4,929
15.
CSI: NY (2004–2013)
Episode:
Crossroads
(2011)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The team tries to identify the shooter and motive in the assassination of a criminal court judge presiding over the trial of a Russian mobster, while Mac and Lindsay prepare for the hearing against serial rapist John Curtis.
Director: Jeff T. Thomas | Stars: Gary Sinise, Sela Ward, Carmine Giovinazzo, Anna Belknap
Votes: 237
16.
The Lincoln Lawyer (2022– )
Episode:
Suspicious Minds
(2023)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Cisco lays himself on the line for a friend. After pushing Andrea to show her cards in the courtroom, Mickey risks overplaying his hand.
Director: Antonio Negret | Stars: Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Becki Newton, Angus Sampson, Jazz Raycole
Votes: 754
17.
Line of Duty (2012–2021)
Episode:
Behind Bars
(2014)
TV-14 | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Lindsay is remanded in custody where she is victimized by both staff and prisoners. Meanwhile Steve and Kate discover the identity of the dead witness from blunt inspector Cottan. He was ... See full summary »
Director: Douglas Mackinnon | Stars: Keeley Hawes, Matt Faris, Niall Cusack, Fo Cullen
Votes: 1,256
18.
Major Crimes (2012–2018)
Episode:
Return to Sender: Part 2
(2014)
Not Rated | 45 min | Action, Crime, Drama
As Major Crimes hunts down Rusty's would-be killer, Rusty takes the stand in a preliminary hearing against serial rapist Phillip Stroh.
Director: James Duff | Stars: Mary McDonnell, G.W. Bailey, Tony Denison, Michael Paul Chan
Votes: 332
19.
Trial & Error (2017–2018)
Episode:
Bad Instincts
(2018)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
With Lavinia eliminated as a suspect in Chet Peck's murder, Josh struggles with his defense for Jesse Ray Beaumont. Meanwhile, Dwayne enjoys his new life as a Peck.
Director: Matt Sohn | Stars: Nicholas D'Agosto, Jayma Mays, Steven Boyer, Amanda Payton
Votes: 125