Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With Ilene Chaiken

1. The Handmaid's Tale (2017– )

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Set in a dystopian future, a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship.

Stars: Elisabeth Moss, Yvonne Strahovski, Ann Dowd, O-T Fagbenle

Votes: 257,837

2. Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021– )

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Elliot Stabler returns to the NYPD to battle organized crime after a devastating personal loss.

Stars: Christopher Meloni, Danielle Moné Truitt, Ainsley Seiger, Rick Gonzalez

Votes: 10,033

3. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

A streetwise, poor young man from Philadelphia is sent by his mother to live with his aunt, uncle and cousins in their Bel-Air mansion.

Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Alfonso Ribeiro, Tatyana Ali

Votes: 144,606

4. Empire (2015–2020)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Music

A hip-hop mogul must choose a successor among his three sons who are battling for control over his multi-million dollar company, while his ex-wife schemes to reclaim what is hers.

Stars: Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett, Bryshere Y. Gray

Votes: 41,040

5. The L Word (I) (2004–2009)

TV-MA | 50 min | Drama, Romance

Follows the lives and loves of a small, close-knit group of lesbian women living in Los Angeles as well as the friends and family members that either support or loathe them.

Stars: Jennifer Beals, Leisha Hailey, Laurel Holloman, Mia Kirshner

Votes: 28,741

6. Barb Wire (1996)

R | 98 min | Action, Sci-Fi

During the Second American Civil War in 2017, Barb Wire owns a nightclub called the Hammerhead. Things become complicated when her ex-lover Axel Hood, who is married to the fugitive Corrina Devonshire, re-enters her life.

Director: David Hogan | Stars: Pamela Anderson, Amir AboulEla, Adriana Alexander, David Andriole

Votes: 31,275 | Gross: $3.79M

7. The L Word: Generation Q (2019–2023)

TV-MA | 55 min | Drama

Bette Porter, Shane McCutcheon and Alice Pieszecki intermingle with a younger generation of Los Angelenos experiencing love, heartbreak, sex, setbacks and success.

Stars: Jennifer Beals, Kate Moennig, Leisha Hailey, Arienne Mandi

Votes: 8,397

8. Stumptown (2019–2020)

TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A sharp-witted Marine veteran becomes a private investigator in Portland, Oregon, where she takes care of her brother who has Down syndrome.

Stars: Cobie Smulders, Jake Johnson, Tantoo Cardinal, Cole Sibus

Votes: 13,068

9. Black Box (2014)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

Catherine Black, a famed neuroscientist with a job at the Center for Neurological Research and Treatment, struggles with mental illness. However, this is just one of the many secrets she hides from her fiancé and her family.

Stars: Kelly Reilly, Ditch Davey, David Ajala, Ali Wong

Votes: 3,963

10. Satisfaction (1988)

PG-13 | 92 min | Comedy, Music, Romance

Justine Bateman rocks out as the leader of an all-girl band that struggles with men and drugs during a summer resort gig.

Director: Joan Freeman | Stars: Justine Bateman, Liam Neeson, Trini Alvarado, Scott Coffey

Votes: 3,852 | Gross: $8.25M

11. The Real L Word (2010–2012)

TV-MA | Reality-TV

A nine episode one-hour series that follows a group of real-life Los Angeles lesbians as they go about their daily lives, at work and play.

Stars: Whitney Mixter, Kacy Boccumini, Kelsey Grace Chavarria, Alyssa Morgan

Votes: 1,230

12. No Apologies (2018 TV Movie)

Drama

A disgraced FBI Special Agent tries to thwart a domestic terrorist attack.

Director: Sanaa Hamri | Stars: Paul Walter Hauser, Katie Holmes, Christian Camargo, Mark Moses

Votes: 39

13. Dirty Pictures (2000 TV Movie)

R | 104 min | Drama

A Cincinnati museum director goes on trial in 1990 for exhibiting sadomasochistic photographs taken by Robert Mapplethorpe.

Director: Frank Pierson | Stars: James Woods, Ann Marin, Craig T. Nelson, Diana Scarwid

Votes: 871

14. Charlie Rose (1991–2017)

60 min | News, Talk-Show

Charlie Rose interviews noteworthy people in fields including politics and government, business and economics, science and technology, media, sports and the arts.

Stars: Charlie Rose, Mark Halperin, Al Hunt, Thomas Friedman

Votes: 1,166

15. Untitled Ilene Chaiken/Melissa Scrivner-Love/Fox Project (TV Movie)

Drama | Completed

FBI Special Agent Hazel Otis looks to rebuild her career after an affair damages her professional reputation.

Star: Katie Holmes

16. Damaged Care (2002 TV Movie)

PG | 114 min | Drama

The story of Dr. Linda Peeno (Laura Dern), a woman pushed to the edge, risking her career and family to punish the ruthless companies who valued profit over human life.

Director: Harry Winer | Stars: Laura Dern, James Le Gros, Regina King, Suki Kaiser

Votes: 297

17. L Word Mississippi: Hate the Sin (2014 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 89 min | Documentary

Lesbians in the Bible Belt endure bigotry and sexism.

Director: Lauren Lazin | Stars: Amber, Bebe, Cameron, Dannika

Votes: 170

18. The Farm (2009 TV Movie)

Drama

After being convicted of the murder of Jenny Schecter, Alice is incarcerated in California's Humboldt State Farm and Prison for Women. Arriving alongside Alice is Valentina Galindo, a ... See full summary »

Stars: Famke Janssen, Laurie Metcalf, Eve Harlow, Melissa Leo

Votes: 54

19. Westside (2013 TV Movie)

Drama

Created in 2013 for ABC TV by Ilona Chaiken and Byron Balasco, this pilot didn't come through and the series was canceled. The only episode shows the decade long battle between two rival ... See full summary »

Director: McG | Stars: Lexi Ainsworth, Odette Annable, Jennifer Beals, Luke Bracey

Votes: 39

20. Hail Mary (2011 TV Movie)

Crime, Drama

Centers on a suburban single mom living in Atlanta who teams up with a hustler to solve crimes.

Director: Brad Silberling | Stars: Noureen DeWulf, Minnie Driver, Anna Enger Ritch, Stephen Tobolowsky

Votes: 35

21. Fashion News Live (2004– )

News

Rocco Leo Gaglioti travels the world interviewing stars and fashion designers from all over the world to showcase on his show Fashion News Live

Stars: Rocco Leo Gaglioti, J. Alexander, Nigel Barker, Carson Kressley

Votes: 77

22. Family Reservations

Drama | Announced

Pioneer restaurateur Maren Winter pits her daughters against each other to determine her successor, descending into madness as they fight for control of her empire.

23. Untitled Ilene Chaiken/Texas Ranger Project

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24. The Ambassador (TV Movie)

Drama | Announced

When the thrice married, very rich and politically connected US Ambassador to France is killed in a freak speedboat accident, his much younger and arguably unqualified third wife is appointed to replace him.

25. Square Off (2006– )

60 min | Talk-Show

Brian Lowry (Chief TV Critic of Daily Variety) and Andrew Wallenstein (TV Features Editor of The Hollywood Reporter) host a weekly one hour talk show that takes an inside look at the TV ... See full summary »

Stars: Andrew Wallenstein, Brian Lowry, Lynette Rice, Craig Tomashoff

Votes: 29

26. 10th Annual Ribbon of Hope Celebration (2007 TV Special)

60 min

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Director: Richard Kaufman | Stars: Chad Allen, Alison Arngrim, Ilene Chaiken, Erin Daniels

27. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: 72 Hours (1991)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Will makes a bet that Carlton wouldn't last a weekend in Jazz' neighborhood, Compton. Carlton starts to fulfill the bet, by not only fitting in, but getting along with the guys in "The Hood". Will has to find a way to stop him from going to MacArthur Park at night, to "Hang with the crew".

Director: Rae Kraus | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 948

28. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: Be My Baby Tonight (1992)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Will is stunned when Ashley asks him a question about the birds and the bees.

Director: Shelley Jensen | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 688

29. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: Cased Up (1991)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Will drives without car insurance, and faces the consequences.

Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 783

30. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: Christmas Show (1991)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Will finds out that his mom is seeing a new man while on a holiday skiing trip to Utah. When the adults go out to the lodge for the Christmas party, a knock on the door brings the kids trouble.

Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 766

31. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: Clubba Hubba (1990)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Will tries to impress a girl's father so he can date her. Mr. Banks, Carlton, and Geoffrey try to teach him how to be a gentleman in a My Fair Lady way.

Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 1,168

32. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: Community Action (1992)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Jazz stays at the Banks house when he has no place to go. Hilary must do community service at the clinic after going to court for parking tickets. While there she meets a doctor.

Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 696

33. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: Did the Earth Move for You? (1991)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Phil and Vivian feel that Will and his new girlfriend are moving too fast.

Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 816

34. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: Eyes on the Prize (1992)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Philip tries to work on repairing things in the house. Will goes on a game show and he must decide which of his friends will be his partner.

Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 704

35. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: Geoffrey Cleans Up (1992)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Geoffrey falls for the woman next door while thinking she is a butler. When he finds out she is just visiting and is worth 25 million dollars he must decide whether he wants to continue seeing her, or not.

Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Karyn Parsons

Votes: 707

36. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: Granny Gets Busy (1991)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Philip gets upset when he sees his mother spending time with a new man. The kids bet each other that they can't do something the other sex would normally do.

Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 750

37. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: Guess Who's Coming to Marry? (1991)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Much to their surprise, the family learns that Vivian's sister is engaged to a white man.

Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 806

38. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: Hi-Ho Silver (1991)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

Will and Carlton think that the famous actress Sonya Lamor has stolen Vivian's silverware.

Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 748

39. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: Hilary Gets a Life (1992)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Philip and Vivian force Hilary to get a job after going over the family's credit card bills.

Director: Shelley Jensen | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Karyn Parsons

Votes: 702

40. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: Homeboy, Sweet Homeboy (1990)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Will gets a visit from an old pal named Ice Tray, who, to Vivian's and Philip's dismay, warms up to Hilary.

Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 1,121

41. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: Ill Will (1992)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Will has to go to the doctor for a tonsillectomy. While he's there we find out that Will is afraid of hospitals. The Banks' learn that Geoffrey is writing his memoirs on the family.

Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 732

42. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: Just Infatuation (1991)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Ashley's birthday is nearing and when the family asks her what she would like for her birthday shows a picture of a boy, Little T. Hilary knows T's agent so she has him come to Ashley's ... See full summary »

Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 836

43. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: My Brother's Keeper (1992)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Will has a game coming up with Malibu Prep in which a scout will be in the crowd. He meets a player from the other team. After learning that Marcus has a child Will must choose between ... See full summary »

Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Karyn Parsons

Votes: 746

44. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: PSAT Pstory (1991)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Will and Carlton take the PSATs with surprising results, while Geoffrey is up for his annual raise.

Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 755

45. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: She Ain't Heavy (1991)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Will has a blind date and likes the girl, Dee Dee, a lot, but her weight is an obstacle to him when it comes to asking her for the school dance.

Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 770

46. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: Something for Nothing (1991)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Will gets lucky at a fundraiser and wins some money. When Will doesn't follow the club's tradition, it starts rumors about the Banks family. Ashley is too young to go to the fundraiser, so she and Geoffrey set up their own poker night.

Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 719

47. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: Striptease for Two (1992)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

Vivian trusts Wil and Carlton to take her heirloom bracelet to the jewelry shop to have it reset. Before they do that, Carlton tells Wil about a hot insider tip he got on a company's stock,... See full summary »

Director: Shelley Jensen | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Karyn Parsons

Votes: 796

48. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: The Big Four-Oh (1991)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Vivian has a mid-life crisis after her 40th birthday party and decides to become a dancer.

Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 770

49. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: The Butler Did It (1991)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Philip and Vivian take a weekend vacation and leave the kids home alone, Hilary and Carlton set up a video shoot with Bell Biv De Voe in their house, and then everyone must rush to clean up... See full summary »

Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 787

50. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: The Fresh Prince Project (1990)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

A streetwise teenager is sent by his mother to live with wealthy relatives in an upper-class California neighborhood, where he must adjust to a new lifestyle.

Director: Debbie Allen | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 1,611