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1. Scream 3 (2000)

R | 116 min | Horror, Mystery

While Sidney and her friends visit the Hollywood set of Stab 3, the third film based on the Woodsboro murders, another Ghostface killer rises to terrorize them.

Director: Wes Craven | Stars: David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Liev Schreiber

Votes: 164,706 | Gross: $89.14M

2. Denial (II) (2016)

PG-13 | 109 min | Biography, Drama

Acclaimed writer and historian Deborah E. Lipstadt must battle for historical truth to prove the Holocaust actually occurred when David Irving, a renowned denier, sues her for libel.

Director: Mick Jackson | Stars: Rachel Weisz, Tom Wilkinson, Timothy Spall, Andrew Scott

Votes: 23,611 | Gross: $4.07M

3. Alter Egos (2012)

R | 80 min | Comedy

At a time when superheroes have lost government funding and public support, a superhero meets a girl who can help him overcome his own emotional crisis.

Director: Jordan Galland | Stars: Kris Lemche, Brooke Nevin, Joey Kern, Danny Masterson

Votes: 1,579

4. The History of the English Language: Second Edition (2008 Video)

Documentary

Professor Seth Lerer lectures on the history of the English language, from its earliest roots to its modern forms, and includes lively commentary on American English.

Star: Seth Lerer

Votes: 7

5. 21 Jump Street (1987–1991)
Episode: Next Victim (1989)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

After the car of a bigoted and controversial college radio talk show host is bombed Hoffs and Booker investigate.

Director: James A. Contner | Stars: Johnny Depp, Holly Robinson Peete, Peter DeLuise, Dustin Nguyen

Votes: 104

6. Birds of a Feather (1989–2020)
Episode: Breadwinner (1992)

TV-14 | Comedy

Despite its shaky start, Sharon's café is now thriving and she can even afford to take on an assistant, the super-efficient Gloria. By contrast Tracey feels inferior as she can only get ... See full summary »

Director: Terry Kinane | Stars: Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph, Peter Polycarpou

Votes: 33

7. Birds of a Feather (1989–2020)
Episode: Mrs Robinson (1994)

TV-14 | Comedy

Tracey is shocked when Garth, feeling that girls his own age are immature, starts dating the considerably older Linda Robinson. However Dorien advises her that if she puts her foot down it ... See full summary »

Director: Charlie Hanson | Stars: Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph, Alun Lewis

Votes: 31

8. Birds of a Feather (1989–2020)
Episode: Shift (1989)

TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy

Sharon goes back to work at Low Price and Tracey has her bank account frozen ahead of a visit from the boys in blue.

Director: Tony Dow | Stars: Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph, Gordon Warnecke

Votes: 40

9. Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode: A Crane's Critique (1996)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

Frasier and Niles are thrilled to catch sight of T.H. Houghton, a reclusive author from their youth. They are aggravated, however, when Martin forms a friendship with the man but they are consistently unable to meet him.

Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin

Votes: 937

10. Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode: The Implant (1993)

PG | 22 min | Comedy

Elaine is adamant that the woman Jerry likes has implants. But when Elaine meets the woman in the sauna and trips and lands on her breasts, she isn't sure if they are implants after all...

Director: Tom Cherones | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander

Votes: 4,241

11. Magpie Murders (2022– )
Episode: Episode #1.6 (2022)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The discovery of the missing chapter leads to a great many revelations.

Director: Peter Cattaneo | Stars: Jude Hill, Joel Birkett, Karen Westwood, Ian Lloyd Anderson

Votes: 352

12. Magpie Murders (2022– )
Episode: Episode #1.4 (2022)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

As Alan Conway is buried, Susan Ryeland receives help from an unexpected source.

Director: Peter Cattaneo | Stars: Conleth Hill, Claire Rushbrook, Lesley Manville, Alexandros Logothetis

Votes: 353

13. Off the Record (1998– )
Episode: Raúl Ruiz (1999)

Talk-Show

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Director: Rodrigo Gonçalves | Stars: Raúl Ruiz, Fernando Villagrán

14. Bob's Burgers (2011– )
Episode: Crawl Space (2011)

TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

His in-laws are coming into town, and Bob tries desperately to concoct a plan to avoid them for as long as he can. Unfortunately, Bob did not plan to get stuck in the recesses of the family restaurant.

Director: Kyoung Hee Lim | Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, John Roberts

Votes: 1,816

15. White Collar (2009–2014)
Episode: Deadline (2011)

TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

When a magazine journalist's life is threatened, Diana goes undercover as her assistant to protect her while Peter and Neal investigate the subject of the journalist's story: a crooked pharmaceutical company.

Director: Michael Smith | Stars: Matt Bomer, Tim DeKay, Willie Garson, Marsha Thomason

Votes: 775

16. The Life of Muhammad (2011– )
Episode: The Seeker (2011)

TV-PG | 62 min | Documentary, History

Muslims believe to know everything about the prophet, infidels hardly care, but actually historical sources yield lots of facts. He grew up in Mecca, a commercially rather insignificant ... See full summary »

Stars: Rageh Omaar, Azmat Ali, Tariq Ali, Karen Armstrong

Votes: 35

17. Pointless (2009– )
Episode: Episode #6.29 (2012)

TV-PG | Game-Show

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Director: Stuart McDonald | Stars: Alexander Armstrong, Richard Osman

18. The Matt Walsh Show (2018– )
This Is What Happens When a Nation Abandons Its Fundamental Values (2023 Podcast Episode)

News, Talk-Show

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Star: Matt Walsh

19. I Love the 80's 3-D (2005)
Episode: 1989 (2005)

Documentary, Comedy

The events of 1989 are talked about.

Stars: Paula Abdul, Harry Anderson, Michael Ian Black, Rich Eisen

Votes: 7

20. The Leftovers (2014–2017)
Episode: Pilot (2014)

TV-MA | 69 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

The police chief faces struggles in both his personal and professional life, as the third anniversary of the departure approaches.

Director: Peter Berg | Stars: Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Liv Tyler

Votes: 6,965

21. Impact Theory (2017– )
AI Reset: "Life As We Know It Will Be Gone in 5 Years" - Upcoming Utopia vs Dystopia | Salim Ismail PT 1 (2024 Podcast Episode)

Talk-Show

Tom Bilyeu interviews Salim Ismail about the potential of AI and the possible utopian or dystopian outcomes. They explore the challenges in adopting new technologies, and how AI will redefine healthcare, politics, and learning.

Stars: Tom Bilyeu, Salim Ismail

22. Criminal Minds (2005– )
Episode: Ghost (2020)

TV-14 | 40 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Following a series of fatal shootings, the BAU team travels to Des Plaines, Ill to investigate what appears to be a copycat serial killer. Their efforts are thrown off track when members of the BAU are targeted.

Director: Diana Valentine | Stars: Joe Mantegna, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness

Votes: 708