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1. When Jews Were Funny (2013)

Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary

Surveys the history of Jewish comedy.

Director: Alan Zweig | Stars: Marc Maron, Gilbert Gottfried, Rodney Dangerfield, Bob Einstein

Votes: 533

2. Birds of a Feather (1989–2020)
Episode: Caring (1992)

TV-14 | Comedy

Auntie Sylvie, just out of hospital, comes to convalesce with Tracey and Sharon and proves to be very demanding, as well as encouraging Garth to buy a motor-bike against his mother's wishes... See full summary »

Director: Terry Kinane | Stars: Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph, Vivian Pickles

Votes: 28

3. Father Ted (1995–1998)
Episode: Cigarettes and Alcohol and Rollerblading (1996)

TV-14 | 24 min | Comedy

Father Ted, Dougal and Jack try to give up their vices for Lent.

Director: Declan Lowney | Stars: Dermot Morgan, Ardal O'Hanlon, Frank Kelly, Pauline McLynn

Votes: 582

4. Father Ted (1995–1998)
Episode: Hell (1996)

TV-14 | 24 min | Comedy

Fathers Ted, Dougal, and Jack take a holiday in a borrowed caravan.

Director: Declan Lowney | Stars: Dermot Morgan, Ardal O'Hanlon, Frank Kelly, Pauline McLynn

Votes: 692

5. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One with the Baby on the Bus (1995)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Joey and Chandler are left to babysit Ben when Monica takes Ross to the hospital. Meanwhile, Phoebe loses her singing gig at Central Perk to a professional singer.

Director: Gail Mancuso | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 6,156

6. The John Larroquette Show (1993–1996)
Episode: Whipping Post (1995)

Comedy

Carley's brother (Joey Lawrence) visits the bus station and John realizes he can't read when he can't read the sign to Carley's Bar.

Director: John Whitesell | Stars: John Larroquette, Liz Torres, Gigi Rice, Daryl Mitchell

Votes: 38

7. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Guardian (1995)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A financial advisor is implicated in the drug overdose death of one of his client's children.

Director: Christopher Misiano | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Chris Noth, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston

Votes: 285

8. Open All Hours (1976–1985)
Episode: Full of Mysterious Promise (1976)

29 min | Comedy

Stuttering shopkeeper Arkwright, assisted by his much put upon nephew Granville, runs the corner shop in a suburb of Doncaster, boasting that it is open all hours.When not pursuing Gladys ... See full summary »

Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Ronnie Barker, David Jason, Lynda Baron, Kathy Staff

Votes: 131

9. The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode: Down Neck (1999)

TV-MA | 52 min | Crime, Drama

Anthony has disciplinary problems at school, prompting Tony to recount memories of his childhood with Dr. Melfi.

Director: Lorraine Senna | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli

Votes: 8,493

10. TFI Friday (1996–2015)
Episode: Episode #1.6 (1996)

52 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Comedy, guest interviews and live bands in the studio, from a bar in London's riverside studios.

Stars: Chris Evans, Jo Brand, Cher, Martin Brundle

Votes: 21

11. What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode: The McGuire Sisters (1955)

Family, Game-Show

As promised, Dorothy Kilgallen is back from her Parisian vacation and joins Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf on tonight's panel. Host John Daly welcomes Miss Kilgallen back and ... See full summary »

Director: Franklin Heller | Stars: Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf

Votes: 36

12. What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode: Sheree North (1955)

Family, Game-Show

Jack Paar joins Dorothy Kilgallen, Arlene Francis, and Bennett Cerf as the week's comedic guest. Panelists try to identify a man from England who's the Mayor of Stratford, England. Bennett ... See full summary »

Director: Franklin Heller | Stars: Dorothy Kilgallen, Jack Paar, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf

Votes: 34

13. Impossible (2017–2021)
Episode: Episode #6.38 (2019)

44 min | Game-Show

Which of the 19 remaining contestants will avoid the impossible answers to face the ten thousand pound question in today's edition of the quiz show?

Director: Richard van't Riet | Star: Rick Edwards

14. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: The Greatest Adventure in the History of Basic Cable (2008)

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

Shawn's Uncle Jack leads a hunt for pirate treasure.

Director: Jay Chandrasekhar | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,128

15. The Matt Walsh Show (2018– )
Destroying the Economy Is Not a Good Way to Save Lives (2020 Podcast Episode)

News, Talk-Show

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Star: Matt Walsh

Votes: 11

16. Catchpoint (2019–2022)
Episode: Episode #2.7 (2020)

29 min | Game-Show

Alex and Stuart do battle with Hannah and Maddie as both teams try to answer the questions correctly and catch the balls to win cash prizes.

Director: Derek Hallworth | Star: Paddy McGuinness

17. Winning Combination (2020–2021)
Episode: Episode #1.10 (2020)

46 min | Game-Show

Omid Djalili asks the questions as nine people - Rory, Donna, Julie, Sharron, David, Steve, Jonny, Gill and Stu - try to win the prize pot in the final.

Director: John L. Spencer | Star: Omid Djalili

18. Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode: Toony's Laugh Track (2021)

TV-PG | Animation, Comedy

Toony downloads a laugh track app to up his comedic appeal, much to Bill's annoyance. Cartoons include Robin Hood Daffy (1958), A Tale of Two Kitties (1942), Just Plane Beep (1965), Nearlyweds (1957), and Puss 'N' Boats (1966).

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

Votes: 8

19. Impossible (2017–2021)
Episode: Episode #8.13 (2021)

44 min | Game-Show

The ten remaining players answer multiple choice questions that have a correct, incorrect and an impossible answer - one that could not possibly be true.

Director: Derek Hallworth | Star: Rick Edwards

20. Unbeatable (2021–2023)
Episode: Episode #1.33 (2021)

44 min | Game-Show

On today's edition of the daytime game show, Ashleigh, Lisa, Naesan and Andrew battle it out to see which one of them is unbeatable.

Director: Derek Hallworth | Star: Jason Manford

21. Young Sheldon (2017–2024)
Episode: Stuffed Animals and a Sweet Southern Syzygy (2021)

TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy

Sheldon and Dr. Linkletter struggle to solve an equation; Georgie has a solution for Meemaw's business woes; George Sr. gives advice on Missy's love life.

Director: Jeremy Howe | Stars: Iain Armitage, Zoe Perry, Lance Barber, Montana Jordan

Votes: 949

22. Never Have I Ever (2020–2023)
Episode: ...hooked up with my boyfriend (2022)

TV-14 | 26 min | Comedy, Drama

A game night gives Devi and Fabiola a chance for alone time with Des and Aneesa, but the other guests throw the evening off course. An art tutor surprises Ben.

Director: Kim O. Nguyen | Stars: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Richa Moorjani, Jaren Lewison, Darren Barnet

Votes: 635

23. Call Me Kat (2021–2023)
Episode: Call Me Donor Four-Five-Seven (2022)

TV-14 | Comedy

Kat decides that she would like to pursue motherhood and her friends jump at the chance to help her find a donor. Max and Carter go check out a new bar.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Mayim Bialik, Swoosie Kurtz, Leslie Jordan, Kyla Pratt

Votes: 128

24. Merci Bernard (1982–1984)
Episode: La Patrouille de France (1982)

25 min | Comedy

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Directors: Jean-Pierre Desagnat, Jean-Louis Fournier | Stars: Gilbert Bahon, Jean Bouchaud, Philippe Brizard, Marie-Pierre Casey

25. Unbeatable (2021–2023)
Episode: Episode #2.33 (2023)

44 min | Game-Show

Gill, Lawrence, Matt and Lisa are the four contestants joining comedian Jason Manford for today's edition of the game show.

Director: Derek Hallworth | Star: Jason Manford

26. Ray Donovan (2013–2020)
Episode: Viagra (2014)

TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama

Avi and Lena help Ray make contact with Volcheck to seek his aid in taking down Cochran. Mickey hopes for a big payday when he meets with movie exec Debra Gerson. And Bridget argues with Ray and Abby about a gift from Marvin.

Director: John Dahl | Stars: Liev Schreiber, Paula Malcomson, Eddie Marsan, Dash Mihok

Votes: 978

27. Not Going Out (2006– )
Episode: Marriage Guidance (2017)

TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy

When Lee complains about Lucy's idolizing her parents' 'perfect' marriage Anna suggests Lucy takes him to marriage guidance, which has helped her and Toby. Lee is sceptical but accompanies ... See full summary »

Director: Nick Wood | Stars: Sally Bretton, Abigail Cruttenden, Hugh Dennis, Deborah Grant

Votes: 91

28. Everything Wrong with... (2012– )
Episode: Everything Wrong with Batman Returns in 16 Minutes or Less (2016)

TV-14 | 17 min | Comedy

With Batman v Superman (and its bad reviews) looming, we thought it was a good idea to go back and look for sins in the earlier, Burton Batman films. And we found some - a LOT, actually.

Star: Jeremy Scott

Votes: 15

29. Mr. Mercedes (2017–2019)
Episode: Ándale (2018)

TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Eager to prosecute Brady, Montez turns up the heat on Dr. Babineau. Holly feels betrayed when Hodges' meddling threatens the future of Finders Keepers. When violence hits close to home, Montez seeks help from Hodges.

Director: Peter Weller | Stars: Brendan Gleeson, Harry Treadaway, Jack Huston, Jharrel Jerome

Votes: 616

30. Talking Dead (2011– )
Episode: Laura (2018)

TV-14 | 42 min | Talk-Show

Host Chris Hardwick and his guests Yvette Nicole Brown and Jenna Elfman discuss tonight's episode of Fear the Walking Dead (2015).

Director: Russell Norman | Stars: Chris Hardwick, Yvette Nicole Brown, Jenna Elfman, Garret Dillahunt

Votes: 41

31. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015–2019)
Episode: Kimmy Is in a Love Square! (2019)

TV-14 | 26 min | Comedy

Kimmy finds herself in a compromising situation. Titus has to make a difficult decision.

Director: Jeff Richmond | Stars: Ellie Kemper, Tituss Burgess, Carol Kane, Jane Krakowski

Votes: 541

32. Talking Dead (2011– )
Episode: Just in Case (2018)

TV-14 | 42 min | Talk-Show

Host Chris Hardwick and his guests Lights, Gale Anne Hurd, and Garret Dillahunt discuss tonight's episode of Fear the Walking Dead (2015).

Director: Russell Norman | Stars: Chris Hardwick, Lights, Gale Anne Hurd, Garret Dillahunt

Votes: 39

33. Talking Dead (2011– )
Episode: People Like Us (2018)

TV-14 | 42 min | Talk-Show

Host Chris Hardwick and his guests Ian Goldberg, Danay Garcia, and Yvette Nicole Brown discuss tonight's episode of Fear the Walking Dead (2015).

Director: Carrie Havel | Stars: Chris Hardwick, Ian Goldberg, Danay Garcia, Yvette Nicole Brown

Votes: 48