Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With Merlin Santana

1. Law & Order (1990– )

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

New York's finest police detectives and prosecutors fight to make the city a safer place. With integrity as the guiding force from investigation to verdict, the teams weigh every perspective in their commitment to finding justice.

Stars: Jerry Orbach, Jesse L. Martin, Dennis Farina, Sam Waterston

Votes: 44,444

2. NYPD Blue (1993–2005)

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

Detectives from NYPD's 15th Precinct investigate homicides within their precinct.

Stars: Dennis Franz, Jimmy Smits, Gordon Clapp, James McDaniel

Votes: 16,303

3. The Cosby Show (1984–1992)

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

The goings-on in the life of a successful African-American family.

Stars: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Tempestt Bledsoe

Votes: 36,322

4. JAG (1995–2005)

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

The cases of Harmon Rabb, former Navy fighter pilot, and his fellow lawyers of the U.S. Navy's Judge Advocate General's office.

Stars: David James Elliott, Catherine Bell, Patrick Labyorteaux, John M. Jackson

Votes: 19,976

5. Sister, Sister (1994–1999)

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

Tia Landry and Tamera Campbell are twins separated at birth who learn of each other's existence and come together as teenagers.

Stars: Tia Mowry, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Jackée Harry, Tim Reid

Votes: 13,730

6. Major Dad (1989–1993)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family

A hard-nosed, conservative Marine impulsively proposes to the liberal reporter doing a story on him and agrees to help her raise her three daughters.

Stars: Gerald McRaney, Shanna Reed, Nicole Dubuc, Chelsea Hertford

Votes: 3,185

7. The Steve Harvey Show (1996–2002)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

A former funk star named Steve Hightower enlists as a high school music teacher away from his original career in Chicago.

Stars: Steve Harvey, Cedric The Entertainer, Merlin Santana, William Lee Scott

Votes: 3,427

8. Moesha (1996–2001)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

A teenager struggles to come to terms with everything life throws at her.

Stars: Brandy Norwood, William Allen Young, Marcus T. Paulk, Lamont Bentley

Votes: 4,139

9. Showtime (2002)

PG-13 | 95 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

A spoof of buddy cop movies where two very different cops are forced to team up on a new reality based television cop show, while tracking down the manufacturer and distributor of an illegally made semi-automatic firearm.

Director: Tom Dey | Stars: Robert De Niro, Eddie Murphy, Rene Russo, Rachael Harris

Votes: 65,175 | Gross: $38.08M

10. Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992–1997)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sport

American comedy with a larger-than-life teacher and his housemates.

Stars: Mark Curry, Holly Robinson Peete, Sandra Quarterman, Marquise Wilson

Votes: 3,573

11. Half & Half (2002–2006)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy

Mona and Dee Dee are half-sisters with the same father who didn't really know each other when they were little and are complete opposites, but as adults they live in the same apartment building and at least try to bond.

Stars: Essence Atkins, Rachel True, Chico Benymon, Valarie Pettiford

Votes: 2,104

12. Getting By (1993–1994)

30 min | Comedy, Family

Follows two women who live together. Dolores has two boys, and Cathy has two girls.

Stars: Cindy Williams, Telma Hopkins, Deon Richmond, Merlin Santana

Votes: 75

13. Under One Roof (I) (1995)

60 min | Drama

Short-lived (6 weeks) show about Neb Langston, a widowed African-American police officer sharing his Seattle home with his family.

Stars: Joe Morton, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Essence Atkins, Merlin Santana

Votes: 72

14. In the Line of Duty: Street War (1992 TV Movie)

R | 96 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

A cop's partner is killed, now he wants revenge.

Director: Dick Lowry | Stars: Ray Sharkey, Peter Boyle, Courtney B. Vance, Michael Boatman

Votes: 200

15. Play'd: A Hip Hop Story (2002 TV Movie)

R | 87 min | Drama

An up and coming rap artist struggling to find his own voice winds up in the middle of a dangerous turf war when egos violently collide within the music industry.

Director: Oz Scott | Stars: Rashaan Nall, Toni Braxton, Faizon Love, Sharissa

Votes: 150

16. Pretty Dudes (2016– )

Comedy, Drama

A group of friends in the greater Los Angeles area, self-categorized as "pretty boys," navigate sexuality, race, romance, and the occasional celibacy pact.

Stars: Kyle Rezzarday, Xavier Avila, Yoshi Sudarso, Bryan Michael Nunez

Votes: 36

17. The Cabinet of Dr. Ramirez (1991)

111 min | Drama, Music, Mystery

Featuring music instead of any dialogue and set in a near Kafkaesque future, this loose remake of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari follows a bureaucrat who mysterious Dr. Ramirez and his hideous sidekick want as their latest victim.

Director: Peter Sellars | Stars: Mikhail Baryshnikov, Joan Cusack, Peter Gallagher, Ron Vawter

Votes: 194

18. The Blues (2003)

97 min | Comedy

Three friends run a smoke shop in the valley called The Blues.

Director: Dominick Morales | Stars: Deon Richmond, Merlin Santana, Jamahl Hanna, Rachel Allen

Votes: 36

19. The Test (2001)

30 min | Talk-Show

Celebrities and viewers dare to answer burning moral questions like, "Do you think cybersex is cheating?" Or, "Would you lie to keep your kid out of jail?"

Stars: Jillian Barberie, Stan J. Katz, Leah Lail, Natalie Raitano

Votes: 54

20. Flossin (2001)

PG-13 | 78 min | Drama

When a Bel Air family's fortune diminishes before their eyes, their living options become very minimal. Now they are forced to move a Compton ghetto where reputation is everything. Will they survive the culture shock?

Directors: Jimmy Bridges, Todd Bridges | Stars: Jonelle Allen, RaéVen Kelly, Tyrone Burton, Donta' Snider

Votes: 58

21. Harambee! (1996 TV Movie)

60 min | Drama

During a Kwanzaa celebration, a recovering drug addict who now counsels drug users inspires the residents of a Brooklyn housing project to apply the principles of the holiday to combat violence in their neighborhood.

Director: Fracaswell Hyman | Stars: Howard E. Rollins Jr., Carlton Beener, Novella Nelson, Brenda Pressley

Votes: 31

22. The Smoker (2000)

19 min | Short

A cigarette smoker is told by his girlfriend that he must quit.

Director: Tendaji Lathan | Stars: David Batiste, Cedric The Entertainer, Sanaa Lathan, Merlin Santana

Votes: 23

23. Street Gear (1995)

PG-13 | 60 min | Drama

A show about Mr. Davis, a widowed African-American doctor sharing his house in Seattle with his family. His son Chris Davis (Silver) gives the family its emotional backbone it needs to stay in tune.

Stars: Sheryl Lee Ralph, Merlin Santana, Harvey Silver, Ruby Dee

Votes: 12

24. The Cosby Show (1984–1992)
Episode: Bring Me the Lip Gloss of Deirdre Arpelle (1992)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

Pam starts working as an assistant for Cliff. Cliff deals with an impatient pregnant patient who tends to misinterpret the instructions he gives her. Meanwhile, Kenny tries to make Rudy jealous by pretending he is dating someone.

Director: John Bowab | Stars: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Sabrina Le Beauf, Geoffrey Owens

Votes: 112

25. The Cosby Show (1984–1992)
Episode: Cliff and Theo Come Clean (1992)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

Olivia's school project is to write about an adult when they were a child, and she writes about Cliff. Theo turns down a corporate job in California so he can finish graduate school in New York. One of Theo's students finds $600.

Director: John Bowab | Stars: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Sabrina Le Beauf, Geoffrey Owens

Votes: 113

26. The Cosby Show (1984–1992)
Episode: Particles in Motion (1991)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

Theo is nervous about his first parent/counselor meetings and student art exhibit. Cliff and family go to the exhibit. Rudy is smitten by one of Theo's students and Theo is smitten by a single mother of a student.

Director: John Bowab | Stars: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Sabrina Le Beauf, Geoffrey Owens

Votes: 114

27. The Cosby Show (1984–1992)
Episode: Some Gifts Aren't Deductible (1992)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

As tax day approaches, Cliff tries to get deductions for extended family members, but Claire rebuffs him. Meanwhile, Kenny organizes a surprise birthday party for his girlfriend Deirdre ... See full summary »

Director: John Bowab | Stars: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Sabrina Le Beauf, Geoffrey Owens

Votes: 106

28. The Cosby Show (1984–1992)
Episode: Theo and the Kids: Part 1 (1991)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

Cliff attempts to fix the kitchen sink. Theo starts a volunteer job as an intern at a community center. He helps children with their homework and craft activities after school. He realizes ... See full summary »

Director: John Bowab | Stars: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Sabrina Le Beauf, Geoffrey Owens

Votes: 120

29. The Cosby Show (1984–1992)
Episode: Theo and the Kids: Part 2 (1991)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

At the community center, Theo deals with a student that might have dyslexia, another who has a crush on him, one who has to get a job to support his parents, all the while they test their limits with Theo. Theo does his best to help them.

Director: John Bowab | Stars: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Sabrina Le Beauf, Geoffrey Owens

Votes: 114

30. The Cosby Show (1984–1992)
Episode: Two Is a Crowd (1991)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

Cliff & Clair plan a day at home alone, but Vanessa returns from college for the weekend, then her fiancé comes to find Vanessa. Rudy's friend Kenny comes to visit Rudy. They all talk to Cliff & Clair about their relationship issues.

Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Sabrina Le Beauf, Geoffrey Owens

Votes: 111

31. Getting By (1993–1994)
Episode: A Life in the Theater (1994)

Comedy, Family

Darren goes on the stage with Marcus's girlfriend, while Cathy develops a crush on the play's director.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Cindy Williams, Telma Hopkins, Deon Richmond, Merlin Santana

32. Getting By (1993–1994)
Episode: A Little Romance (1993)

Comedy, Family

While Dolores and Cathy are at a party, Marcus's girlfriend visits Darren and Nikki dates an old friend.

Director: Judy Pioli | Stars: Cindy Williams, Telma Hopkins, Deon Richmond, Merlin Santana

33. Getting By (1993–1994)
Episode: Do the Fright Thing (1993)

Comedy, Family

On Halloween, Marcus dumps his date on Darren to go out with her attractive cousin.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Cindy Williams, Telma Hopkins, Deon Richmond, Merlin Santana

34. Getting By (1993–1994)
Episode: Faking the Grade (1993)

Comedy, Family

Fearing he'll fail high school, Marcus talks Darren into changing a grade on the school computer.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Cindy Williams, Telma Hopkins, Deon Richmond, Merlin Santana

35. Getting By (1993–1994)
Episode: Give Peace a Chance (1993)

Comedy, Family

Marcus gets even with a bully who beats up Darren, despite Cathy wishing to resolve the issue peacefully.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Cindy Williams, Telma Hopkins, Deon Richmond, Merlin Santana

36. Getting By (1993–1994)
Episode: In the Driver's Seat (1994)

Comedy, Family

Although he's failed his driving test, Marcus is determined to get behind the wheel for his date.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Cindy Williams, Telma Hopkins, Deon Richmond, Merlin Santana

37. Getting By (1993–1994)
Episode: It Takes a Thief (1994)

Comedy, Family

Marcus and Darren go undercover to catch the thief who stole Cathy's purse.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Cindy Williams, Telma Hopkins, Deon Richmond, Merlin Santana

38. Getting By (1993–1994)
Episode: Just Say No (1994)

Comedy, Family

Cathy dates a teacher who's known for taking relationships a bit too seriously.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Cindy Williams, Telma Hopkins, Deon Richmond, Merlin Santana

39. Getting By (1993–1994)
Episode: Letter to the President (1993)

Comedy, Family

Julie is invited to visit President Clinton after writing to him.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Cindy Williams, Telma Hopkins, Deon Richmond, Merlin Santana

40. Getting By (1993–1994)
Episode: Men Don't Dance (1993)

Comedy, Family

Marcus falls for a ballerina in Julie's ballet class.

Director: Judy Pioli | Stars: Cindy Williams, Telma Hopkins, Deon Richmond, Merlin Santana

41. Getting By (1993–1994)
Episode: Moving-In (1993)

Comedy, Family

Single mothers Cathy and Dolores move in together, while Dolores's son deals with the possibility of repeating the ninth grade.

Director: Richard Correll | Stars: Cindy Williams, Telma Hopkins, Deon Richmond, Merlin Santana

Votes: 7

42. Getting By (1993–1994)
Episode: My Brilliant Career (1994)

Comedy, Family

Marcus and Darren learn that their former wimp of a cousin is now a skilled boxer.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Cindy Williams, Telma Hopkins, Deon Richmond, Merlin Santana

43. Getting By (1993–1994)
Episode: My Brother's Keeper (1993)

Comedy, Family

Darren takes the fall for a fire-sprinkler prank as he tries to keep Marcus out of trouble.

Director: Judy Pioli | Stars: Cindy Williams, Telma Hopkins, Deon Richmond, Merlin Santana

44. Getting By (1993–1994)
Episode: Not with My Sister (1993)

Comedy, Family

Marcus lays down the law when the leader of his new posse makes a pass at Nikki.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Cindy Williams, Telma Hopkins, Deon Richmond, Merlin Santana

45. Getting By (1993–1994)
Episode: Pinball Wizard (1993)

Comedy, Family

Marcus loses money for the families' vacation in a game of pinball.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Cindy Williams, Telma Hopkins, Deon Richmond, Merlin Santana

46. Getting By (1993–1994)
Episode: Reach for the Stars (1993)

Comedy, Family

Although Dolores gets promoted, her first task is to tell Cathy she's being laid off.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Cindy Williams, Telma Hopkins, Deon Richmond, Merlin Santana

47. Getting By (1993–1994)
Episode: Shop till You Drop (1993)

Comedy, Family

Nikki becomes her own best customer when she gets her first job as a salesgirl at a dress shop.

Director: Judy Pioli | Stars: Cindy Williams, Telma Hopkins, Deon Richmond, Merlin Santana

48. Getting By (1993–1994)
Episode: Teacher's Pest (1994)

Comedy, Family

Cathy becomes a substitute teacher at the kids' high school and learns to stay ahead of Marcus and his pranks.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Cindy Williams, Telma Hopkins, Deon Richmond, Merlin Santana

49. Getting By (1993–1994)
Episode: The Gospel Truth (1993)

Comedy, Family

Marcus changes his mind about singing at the gospel festival when he hears about the prize money for the best performers.

Director: Judy Pioli | Stars: Cindy Williams, Telma Hopkins, Deon Richmond, Merlin Santana

50. Getting By (1993–1994)
Episode: The Penthouse (1993)

Comedy, Family

Marcus and Darren attempt to use the keys to a penthouse as they pretend to be millionaires to impress their dates.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Cindy Williams, Telma Hopkins, Deon Richmond, Merlin Santana