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1. Dirty Dancing (I) (1987)

PG-13 | 100 min | Drama, Music, Romance

Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances "Baby" Houseman falls in love with the camp's dance instructor, Johnny Castle.

Director: Emile Ardolino | Stars: Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Jerry Orbach, Cynthia Rhodes

Votes: 256,505 | Gross: $0.62M

2. The Hill (2023)

PG | 126 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

The remarkable true-life story of Rickey Hill's improbable journey to play Major League Baseball.

Director: Jeff Celentano | Stars: Dennis Quaid, Colin Ford, Joelle Carter, Scott Glenn

Votes: 5,699

3. Trouble with the Curve (2012)

PG-13 | 111 min | Drama, Romance, Sport

A daughter tries to remedy her dysfunctional relationship with her ailing father, a decorated baseball scout, by helping him in a recruiting trip which could be his last.

Director: Robert Lorenz | Stars: Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams, John Goodman, Justin Timberlake

Votes: 68,549 | Gross: $35.76M

4. For Love of the Game (1999)

PG-13 | 137 min | Drama, Romance, Sport

After 19 years of playing the game he's loved his whole life, Detroit Tigers pitcher Billy Chapel has to decide if he's going to risk everything and put everything out there.

Director: Sam Raimi | Stars: Kevin Costner, Kelly Preston, John C. Reilly, Jena Malone

Votes: 37,474 | Gross: $35.17M

5. Identity Thief (2013)

R | 111 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Mild mannered businessman Sandy Patterson travels from Denver to Florida to confront the deceptively harmless looking woman who has been living it up after stealing Sandy's identity.

Director: Seth Gordon | Stars: Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy, John Cho, Amanda Peet

Votes: 140,905 | Gross: $134.51M

6. Eight Days a Week (I) (1997)

R | 92 min | Comedy, Romance

Peter loves his next door neighbour Erica and, on the advice of his grandfather, decides to camp out on her front lawn for the entire summer, or until she agrees to go out with him. His ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Davis | Stars: Joshua Schaefer, Keri Russell, RD Robb, Mark L. Taylor

Votes: 3,506 | Gross: $0.03M

7. Ideal Home (2018)

Not Rated | 91 min | Comedy, Drama

A bickering gay couple must suddenly deal with the unexpected task of raising a 10-year-old boy.

Director: Andrew Fleming | Stars: Steve Coogan, Paul Rudd, Jesse Luken, Evan Bittencourt

Votes: 11,617

8. The Phenom (2016)

Not Rated | 88 min | Drama, Sport

A rookie pitcher undergoes psychotherapy to overcome the yips.

Director: Noah Buschel | Stars: Johnny Simmons, Ethan Hawke, Paul Giamatti, Sophie Kennedy Clark

Votes: 2,394

9. Batman (1966–1968)
Episode: Instant Freeze (1966)

TV-G | 25 min | Action, Crime, Fantasy

Dr. Shivel aka Mr. Freeze has returned and is seeking revenge on Batman, who accidentally spilled a freeze solution on him, being forced to live in a -50 climate. He is committing crimes involving diamonds, or "ice," in different forms. He freezes the duo, who look like goners.

Director: Robert Butler | Stars: Adam West, Burt Ward, Alan Napier, Neil Hamilton

Votes: 637

10. Batman (1966–1968)
Episode: The Joker Is Wild (1966)

TV-G | 25 min | Action, Crime, Fantasy

The Joker decides to fight fire with fire against Batman with a utility belt of his own.

Director: Don Weis | Stars: Adam West, Burt Ward, Alan Napier, Neil Hamilton

Votes: 688

11. Bewitched (1964–1972)
Episode: I Confess (1968)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

After Darrin in a fit of frustration says that they should tell everyone about Sam being a witch, she makes him dream about that very situation and the reactions of their friends and the US Government.

Director: Seymour Robbie | Stars: Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, Agnes Moorehead, Erin Murphy

Votes: 320

12. Dennis the Menace (1959–1963)
Episode: Mr. Wilson's Inheritance (1961)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Mr. Wilson believes he's a millionaire when he inherits his aunt's estate.

Director: Charles Barton | Stars: Jay North, Herbert Anderson, Gloria Henry, Billy Booth

Votes: 41

13. It Takes a Thief (1968–1970)
Episode: A Matter of Grey Matter: Part 1 (1969)

TV-PG | 51 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Dodie Dubois is a terrible actress with a reclusive rich elderly boyfriend financing her movie career. He is also developing missile technology with countries hostile to the US. Al poses as a distribution agent to find and stop Wolfgang.

Director: Jack Arnold | Stars: Robert Wagner, Malachi Throne, Joey Heatherton, Paul Lukas

Votes: 30

14. It Takes a Thief (1968–1970)
Episode: A Matter of Grey Matter: Part 2 (1969)

TV-PG | 51 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Dodie's genius little brother Herbie is pressured by Wolfgang to produce from memory a math formula for new rocket fuel. Will Al find Herbie and Wolfgang in time ?

Director: Jack Arnold | Stars: Robert Wagner, Malachi Throne, Joey Heatherton, Paul Lukas

Votes: 32

15. Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode: An Affair to Forget (1982)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Laverne's crazy about her new guy, but discovers the hard way that he's married. When his wife appears on the scene at a restaurant where they're dining, he goes one step too far to hide Laverne from her.

Director: Jack Winter | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Eddie Mekka, Phil Foster

Votes: 84

16. Petticoat Junction (1963–1970)
Episode: Don't Call Us (1967)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy

Billie Jo is buoyed by the news that Sydney Sparks, the talent agent that approached her and Steve following their radio talent show win, still wants to represent her with or without Steve.... See full summary »

Director: Charles Barton | Stars: Bea Benaderet, Edgar Buchanan, Linda Henning, Lori Saunders

Votes: 26

17. Two and a Half Men (2003–2015)
Episode: Santa's Village of the Damned (2005)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Alan's girlfriend Sandy is Malibu's answer to Martha Stewart, causing Alan and Charlie to pack on the pounds. Their desire for her fabulous culinary output is ultimately overwhelmed by her craziness.

Director: Rob Schiller | Stars: Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer, Angus T. Jones, Conchata Ferrell

Votes: 1,582

18. The Ghost & Mrs. Muir (1968–1970)
Episode: No Hits, No Runs, No Oysters (1970)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Fantasy

Jonathan tries out for baseball but does not do well. The Captain tries to help, but his help backfires. Of course, all is fine by the end of the 24 minutes.

Director: David Alexander | Stars: Hope Lange, Edward Mulhare, Reta Shaw, Charles Nelson Reilly

Votes: 28

19. Why Women Kill (2019–2021)
Episode: There's No Crying in Murder (2019)

TV-MA | 51 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Beth Ann's budding friendship with April leaves her feeling conflicted; Simone and Tommy get stuck in a precarious situation; With Taylor out of town, Eli and Jade's relationship enters new territory when she helps him with his script.

Director: David Grossman | Stars: Lucy Liu, Ginnifer Goodwin, Kirby, Alexandra Daddario

Votes: 796

20. Letterkenny (2016–2023)
Episode: Red Card Yellow Card (2019)

TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy

To help streamline and speed up the conversation, Wayne uses a soccer yellow card, red card system.

Director: Jacob Tierney | Stars: Jared Keeso, Nathan Dales, Michelle Mylett, K. Trevor Wilson

Votes: 267

21. House M.D. (2004–2012)
Episode: The Social Contract (2009)

TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Mystery

The team tries to diagnose a condition that leaves the patient saying anything that he thinks, no matter whom it hurts, and Wilson raises House's antennae when he passes up a monster truck rally.

Director: Andrew Bernstein | Stars: Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein, Omar Epps, Robert Sean Leonard

Votes: 2,719

22. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: The Dad-Feelings Limited (2021)

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

The origin story of Comic Book Guy is revealed as he and Kumiko debate having a baby.

Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Chris Clements | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 1,048

23. Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode: Tribute to Tex & Texas (2022)

TV-PG | Animation, Comedy

Bill and Toony pay tribute to Tex Avery and his home state of Texas, with an all-Tex Avery cartoon lineup, including the very first cartoon starring Daffy Duck.

Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein

24. List25 (2012– )
Episode: 25 Famous Numbers and why they are Important (2013)

11 min | Documentary, Talk-Show

Some number come up in our daily lives much more than others; some without even being noticed. Here are a collection of numbers we frequently encounter due to their popularity, superstition or importance.

25. The Goldbergs (2013–2023)
Episode: Stop Arguing & Start Thanking (2013)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy

As Thanksgiving reignites the longstanding feud between Murray and his ne'er-do-well brother, Marvin, Barry's loss to Adam in a ball game shifts the balance of their sibling rivalry.

Director: Matt Sohn | Stars: Wendi McLendon-Covey, Sean Giambrone, Troy Gentile, Hayley Orrantia

Votes: 471

26. Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015)
Episode: Lunch (2015)

TV-MA | Comedy

Journalist Lindsey goes undercover as a counselor. Beth and Greh make a startling discovery. Coop has his hands full with Kevin and Donna.

Director: David Wain | Stars: Elizabeth Banks, H. Jon Benjamin, Bradley Cooper, Janeane Garofalo

Votes: 680

27. The Deuce (2017–2019)
Episode: Show and Prove (2017)

TV-MA | 63 min | Drama

Vincent's failing marriage forces him to move into a seedy Times Square hotel, but his success drawing customers to a struggling Korean bar brings a tempting offer from Mafia capo Rudy Pipilo.

Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: James Franco, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Chris Bauer

Votes: 1,326

28. Louder with Crowder (2015– )
Ben Shapiro, Milo and Iowa Coin Toss Czar (2016 Podcast Episode)

Comedy, Talk-Show

Steven Crowder talks with Ben Shapiro and then Milo Yiannopoulos about the Republican primaries.

Stars: Steven Crowder, Jared Monroe, Ben Shapiro, Milo Yiannopoulos