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1. The Golden Girls (1985–1992)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Four previously married women live together in Miami, sharing their various experiences together and enjoying themselves despite hard times.

Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty

Votes: 47,260

2. Kingpin (1996)

PG-13 | 114 min | Comedy, Sport

A star bowler whose career was prematurely "cut off" hopes to ride a new prodigy to success and riches.

Directors: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly | Stars: Woody Harrelson, Randy Quaid, Bill Murray, Vanessa Angel

Votes: 91,095 | Gross: $24.94M

3. Benson (1979–1986)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Jessica Tate's sharp-tongued former butler, Benson DuBois, moves up in the world, becoming first the governor's "director of household affairs," then the state's budget director, then lieutenant governor and candidate for the executive mansion.

Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold

Votes: 4,161

4. Big Time Rush (2009–2013)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Four young males make the decision to form a boy band. They face all kinds of adventures along the way as well as the reality of the challenges and complications of the music industry.

Stars: Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Carlos PenaVega, Logan Henderson

Votes: 14,350

5. Analyze This (1999)

R | 103 min | Comedy, Crime

A comedy about a psychiatrist whose number-one patient is an insecure mob boss.

Director: Harold Ramis | Stars: Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, Lisa Kudrow, Chazz Palminteri

Votes: 161,736 | Gross: $106.89M

6. Archie Bunker's Place (1979–1983)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

The further misadventures of Archie Bunker, now the owner of a local pub, and his regulars.

Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Danielle Brisebois, Allan Melvin, Jason Wingreen

Votes: 1,504

7. My Favorite Martian (1999)

PG | 94 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

A Martian lands on Earth and makes friends with a reporter.

Director: Donald Petrie | Stars: Christopher Lloyd, Jeff Daniels, Elizabeth Hurley, Daryl Hannah

Votes: 14,438 | Gross: $36.83M

8. Boat Trip (2002)

R | 94 min | Comedy

Two straight men mistakenly end up on a "gays only" cruise.

Director: Mort Nathan | Stars: Cuba Gooding Jr., Horatio Sanz, Roselyn Sanchez, Vivica A. Fox

Votes: 32,377 | Gross: $8.59M

9. Van Wilder: The Rise of Taj (2006)

R | 97 min | Comedy, Romance

Taj Mahal Badalandabad leaves Coolidge College behind for the halls of Camford University in England, where he looks to continue his education, and teach an uptight student how to make the most out of her academic career.

Director: Mort Nathan | Stars: Kal Penn, Lauren Cohan, Daniel Percival, Glen Barry

Votes: 23,998 | Gross: $4.26M

10. The Hearse (1980)

PG | 99 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller

A schoolteacher moves into her deceased aunt's home in a small town, only to find herself plagued by supernatural occurrences and unexplained hostility from the local townspeople connected to her aunt's past.

Director: George Bowers | Stars: Trish Van Devere, Joseph Cotten, David Gautreaux, Donald Hotton

Votes: 2,374

11. Platypus Man (1995)

30 min | Comedy

Zany sitcom about the host of a cookery show who equates all of life's woes (specifically, his own ineffectual relationships with women) with the problems of cooking dishes.

Stars: Richard Jeni, Ron Orbach, Denise Miller, David Dundara

Votes: 79

12. The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer (1998)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, History

The misadventures of Abraham Lincoln, his loony associates, and the only sane man among them, the President's Black butler Desmond Pfeiffer.

Stars: Chi McBride, Max Baker, Dann Florek, Christine Estabrook

Votes: 132

13. The Fanelli Boys (1990–1991)

30 min | Comedy

When recently-widowed Teresa Fanelli leaves Brooklyn for Florida, her adult sons move back in. Frankie is a ladies' man, Ronnie is failing in school, and Dom runs scams while Anthony runs the family business. Uncle Angelo is a priest.

Stars: Joe Pantoliano, Ann Morgan Guilbert, Christopher Meloni, Ned Eisenberg

Votes: 68

14. Bagboy (2007)

PG-13 | 94 min | Comedy

A teenager enters the competitive world of grocery store bagging.

Director: Mort Nathan | Stars: Dennis Farina, Paul Campbell, Marika Dominczyk, Robert Hoffman

Votes: 808

15. Hail to the Chief (1985)

30 min | Comedy

Julia Mansfield is the first woman to be elected President of the United States. In addition to dealing with the threat of nuclear war with the Soviet Union, spies in the cabinet, and ... See full summary »

Stars: Patty Duke, Ted Bessell, Quinn Cummings, Ricky Paull Goldin

Votes: 64

16. Pacific Station (1991–1992)

30 min | Comedy

A police comedy show about eccentric police officers. Veteran police detective Bob Ballard is reassigned to Pacific Station in Venice, California. The station is habitually used as an exile... See full summary »

Stars: Robert Guillaume, Richard Libertini, John Hancock, Joel Murray

Votes: 29

17. Comedy Factory (1985–1986)

30 min | Comedy

Unsold pilot scripts are performed each week by a repertory cast and guest star. In the second season only unsold comedy pilots were aired under this umbrella title.

Stars: Geoffrey Bowes, Derek McGrath, Mary Long, Mary Ann McDonald

Votes: 179

18. Hrysa koritsia (2008–2009)

50 min | Comedy

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Stars: Mirka Papakonstantinou, Dina Konsta, Eleni Gerasimidou, Ivonni Maltezou

Votes: 40

19. Situation: Comedy (2005)

Reality-TV

Get to see what it takes to write, direct, and produce your own screenplay.

Stars: Lauren Schaffel, Justin Levy, Suzanne Sole, Ashley Edner

Votes: 25

20. The Royal Variety Performance 1988 (1988 TV Special)

90 min | Music

Various performances including the cast of The Golden Girls (1985) live on stage, in front of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret. Also appearing are the casts of Bread (1986) and Neighbours (1985).

Director: Michael Hurll | Stars: a-ha, Russ Abbot, Bea Arthur, Rick Astley

21. Road Warriors (1995 TV Movie)

Comedy

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Director: Andy Cadiff | Stars: Sean Astin, Elaine Hendrix, George Wyner, Robert Mailhouse

Votes: 7

22. Juntas pero no revueltas (1995–1996)

45 min | Comedy

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Stars: Amparo Baró, Kiti Mánver, Mónica Randall, Mercedes Sampietro

Votes: 13

23. Anna (1990 TV Movie)

30 min | Comedy

Failed comedy pilot about a wheelchair-bound woman and her male roommate.

Director: Noam Pitlik | Stars: Maria Charles, Keith Diamond, Tom La Grua, Bill Macy

24. The 38th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1986 TV Special)

180 min | Family

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

Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: Steve Allen, Harry Anderson, Eve Arden, Bea Arthur

Votes: 34

25. Archie Bunker's Place (1979–1983)
Episode: Archie Gets a Head (1982)

TV-PG | Comedy

Feeling the stress of having two teenage girls in the house, Archie decides to add another bathroom.

Director: Gary Shimokawa | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Danielle Brisebois, Allan Melvin, Denise Miller

Votes: 33

26. Benson (1979–1986)
Episode: Down the Drain (1983)

TV-G | Comedy, Family

The plumber who fixes the plumbing problems at the Governor's Mansion is a crotchety old man. Benson asks him to fix the sink at his own place that day before a party. When people show up ... See full summary »

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold

Votes: 27

27. Benson (1979–1986)
Episode: Home for Christmas (1984)

TV-G | Comedy, Family

It's Christmas time, and everyone is busy. In his rush, Benson falls and hits his head. While he is out, he dreams of holidays past with his mother.

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold

Votes: 26

28. Benson (1979–1986)
Episode: Katie's Cookies (1983)

TV-G | Comedy, Family

Benson has to testify in court against some rough criminals who threaten anyone who speaks out against them. Also, Katie has to sell cookies for a fund raiser for her group.

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold

Votes: 27

29. Benson (1979–1986)
Episode: Katie's Cousin (1985)

TV-G | Comedy, Family

Missy Gold's real-life sister, Tracy Gold, plays a cousin who visits the mansion. Tracy's character talks Katie into lying to her father about where she is going out for the evening. Katie gets caught in a bar with her cousin.

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold

Votes: 25

30. Benson (1979–1986)
Episode: Let's Get Physical (1984)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Benson has his annual physical and has no worries about his health - until the doctor calls and wants to talk to Benson personally. Kraus and the others assume it means Benson is dying.

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold

Votes: 26

31. Benson (1979–1986)
Episode: Let's Play Doctor (1984)

TV-G | Comedy, Family

Benson tries to get a doctor who works in an inner city clinic honored for his work but the man refuses. However Benson pushes and learns why he doesn't want it.

Director: Gary Brown | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold

Votes: 32

32. Benson (1979–1986)
Episode: Made in Hong Kong: Part 1 (1984)

TV-G | Comedy, Family

While visiting Hong Kong, Clayton is kidnapped in a case of mistaken identity. However, even upon learning the mistake, his captors don't let him go. The rest of the staff alert the police.

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold

Votes: 39

33. Benson (1979–1986)
Episode: Made in Hong Kong: Part 2 (1984)

TV-G | Comedy, Family

The rescue attempts for Clayton do not go so well when the governor and Kraus end up being kidnapped also. Since the police think Benson is involved, he must evade the police and rescue the others.

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold

Votes: 33

34. Benson (1979–1986)
Episode: Solid Gold (1985)

TV-G | Comedy, Family

There are plenty of guest stars in this episode about a trip to Las Vegas for a convention. Benson and Kraus perform in a stage show, and Clayton gambles away his money.

Director: Gary Brown | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold

Votes: 36

35. Benson (1979–1986)
Episode: Take My Life, Please (1984)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Benson is surprised when he is declared a security risk when the president is scheduled to visit the governor.

Director: Gary Brown | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold

Votes: 27

36. Benson (1979–1986)
Episode: Take This Job and Love It (1985)

TV-G | Comedy, Family

Benson finds out a mayor wants to have break-dancing declared illegal. Benson decides to talk to the mayor to prevent it. He finds it is a difficult task.

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold

Votes: 25

37. Benson (1979–1986)
Episode: Taking It to the Max (1984)

TV-G | Comedy, Family

Benson's sister who just went through a rough break up stays with him. Max, the man who helped Benson get elected takes her out. And when Benson sees that after one date, they seem to be ... See full summary »

Director: Rob Dames | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold

Votes: 23

38. Benson (1979–1986)
Episode: The Campaign (1984)

TV-G | Comedy, Family

Benson throws his hat in the political ring for lieutenant governor. He finds it easy to raise money for his campaign, but then realizes everyone who contributes is wanting something in return.

Director: Gary Brown | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold

Votes: 26

39. Benson (1979–1986)
Episode: The Election (1984)

TV-G | Comedy, Family

Benson's campaign is running out on money and he is facing a political debate from his opponent.

Director: Gary Brown | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold

Votes: 25

40. Benson (1979–1986)
Episode: The Oval Office (1985)

TV-G | Comedy, Family

Benson and the Governor are in hot water with President Reagan after Benson criticizes the President's proposed budget. As Benson and the Governor await their discipline, they become trapped in the Oval Office.

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold

Votes: 23

41. Benson (1979–1986)
Episode: The Reunion (1984)

TV-G | Comedy, Family

Benson goes home for a family reunion. And his brother wants his help to convince their uncle the head of the family to retire. But their aunt refuses to let them consider it.

Director: Gilbert Moses | Stars: Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold

Votes: 26

42. The Fanelli Boys (1990–1991)
Episode: A Very Fanelli Christmas (1990)

Comedy

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Director: Jim Drake | Stars: Joe Pantoliano, Ann Morgan Guilbert, Christopher Meloni, Ned Eisenberg

43. The Fanelli Boys (1990–1991)
Episode: Accidents Will Happen (1991)

Comedy

Anthony falls for Ronnie's girlfriend and Frank gets hit by a hockey puck.

Stars: Joe Pantoliano, Ann Morgan Guilbert, Christopher Meloni, Ned Eisenberg

44. The Fanelli Boys (1990–1991)
Episode: Father Smoke (1990)

Comedy

Uncle Angelo may forsake the Priesthood for music; the boys vie for a young woman's attention.

Director: Gary Brown | Stars: Joe Pantoliano, Ann Morgan Guilbert, Christopher Meloni, Ned Eisenberg

45. The Fanelli Boys (1990–1991)
Episode: An Italian-American Gigolo (1990)

Comedy

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Stars: Joe Pantoliano, Ann Morgan Guilbert, Christopher Meloni, Ned Eisenberg

46. The Fanelli Boys (1990–1991)
Episode: Pilot (1990)

Comedy

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Director: James Burrows | Stars: Joe Pantoliano, Ann Morgan Guilbert, Christopher Meloni, Ned Eisenberg

47. The Fanelli Boys (1990–1991)
Episode: Poetic Justice (1990)

Comedy

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Stars: Joe Pantoliano, Ann Morgan Guilbert, Christopher Meloni, Ned Eisenberg

48. The Fanelli Boys (1990–1991)
Episode: Pursued (1990)

Comedy

Dom isn't happy with Frankie's weekend plans; Anthony's date becomes obsessed with him.

Director: David Steinberg | Stars: Joe Pantoliano, Ann Morgan Guilbert, Christopher Meloni, Ned Eisenberg

49. The Fanelli Boys (1990–1991)
Episode: Take My Ex-Wife, Please (1990)

Comedy

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Director: J.D. Lobue | Stars: Joe Pantoliano, Ann Morgan Guilbert, Christopher Meloni, Ned Eisenberg

50. The Fanelli Boys (1990–1991)
Episode: Tarnished Angel (1990)

Comedy

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Director: Jim Drake | Stars: Joe Pantoliano, Ann Morgan Guilbert, Christopher Meloni, Ned Eisenberg