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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: 44,734
2. Chicago P.D. (2014– )
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Follows District 21 of the Chicago Police Department, made up of two different groups: the uniformed cops and the Intelligence Unit.
Stars: Jason Beghe, Patrick John Flueger, Marina Squerciati, LaRoyce Hawkins
Votes: 45,056
3. Roseanne (1988–2018)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama
A revival of the popular 1990s sitcom "Roseanne," which centered on the everyday life of an American working-class family.
Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Michael Fishman
Votes: 46,441
4. The Client List (2011–2013)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama
Riley is a single mother living in a small Texas town and leading a shocking double life.
Stars: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Loretta Devine, Colin Egglesfield, Cybill Shepherd
Votes: 12,582
5. Girl Meets World (2014–2017)
TV-G | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
More than a decade after Boy Meets World (1993), Cory and Topanga Matthews are married and have two children. Their daughter, Riley, faces life lessons through her family, friends, and school--where her father is her history teacher--as her parents did when they were younger.
Stars: Rowan Blanchard, Sabrina Carpenter, Ben Savage, Danielle Fishel
Votes: 16,191
6. Hot in Cleveland (2010–2015)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Three middle-aged best friends from Los Angeles are flying to Paris when their plane makes an emergency landing in Cleveland. Realizing that all the norms from Los Angeles don't apply anymore, they decide to celebrate a city that values real women and stay where they're still considered hot.
Stars: Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick, Betty White
Votes: 16,045
7. A Different World (1987–1993)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy
A group of students at a historically Black university struggle to make it through college.
Stars: Lisa Bonet, Kadeem Hardison, Jasmine Guy, Darryl M. Bell
Votes: 7,959
8. Malibu's Most Wanted (2003)
PG-13 | 86 min | Comedy, Crime
A senator arranges for his son, a rich white kid who fancies himself black, to be kidnapped by a couple of black actors pretending to be murderers to try and shock him out of his plans to become a rapper.
Director: John Whitesell | Stars: Jamie Kennedy, Ryan O'Neal, Blair Underwood, Taye Diggs
Votes: 20,905 | Gross: $34.31M
9. Blossom (1990–1995)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A teenage girl living in a house run by men dreams what life would be like if she lived in a more conventional family.
Stars: Mayim Bialik, Jenna von Oÿ, Joey Lawrence, Ted Wass
Votes: 9,302
10. Coach (1989–1997)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Sport
Hayden Fox is the head coach of a university football team, and eats, sleeps and lives football.
Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Bill Fagerbakke, Shelley Fabares
Votes: 8,339
11. Grounded for Life (2001–2005)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Thirty-something Irish Catholic couple Sean and Claudia deal with their three children as well as Sean's judgmental father and carefree brother.
Stars: Donal Logue, Megyn Price, Kevin Corrigan, Lynsey Bartilson
Votes: 15,940
12. Guiding Light (1952–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
This show took place in the fictional Midwestern town of Springfield and centered on the middle class Bauer family.
Stars: Kim Zimmer, Beth Chamberlin, Maureen Garrett, Robert Newman
Votes: 1,865
13. Holidate (2020)
TV-MA | 104 min | Comedy, Romance
Fed up with being single on holidays, two strangers agree to be each other's platonic plus-ones all year long, only to catch real feelings along the way.
Director: John Whitesell | Stars: Emma Roberts, Luke Bracey, Kristin Chenoweth, Frances Fisher
Votes: 79,064
14. Another World (1964–1999)
TV-14 | 90 min | Drama, Romance
The life in the Midwestern town of Bay City, and the love, loss, trials, and triumph of its residents, who come from different backgrounds and social circles.
Stars: Victoria Wyndham, Constance Ford, Hugh Marlowe, Linda Dano
Votes: 1,148
15. Big Momma's House 2 (2006)
PG-13 | 99 min | Comedy, Crime
An FBI agent reprises his disguise as a corpulent old lady and takes a job as a nanny in a crime suspect's house.
Director: John Whitesell | Stars: Martin Lawrence, Emily Procter, Nia Long, Zachary Levi
Votes: 46,514 | Gross: $70.17M
16. Providence (1999–2002)
60 min | Drama, Romance
Successful Hollywood plastic surgeon Sydney Hansen returns home to Providence, Rhode Island to try to keep her dysfunctional family together with the help of her mother's friendly ghost. She also finds work with the local free clinic.
Stars: Melina Kanakaredes, Mike Farrell, Paula Cale, Seth Peterson
Votes: 2,401
17. Thunderstruck (I) (2012)
PG | 94 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
When Brian, a hopelessly uncoordinated young fan magically switches talents with his hero, basketball star Kevin Durant, he becomes the star of his high school team, while Kevin Durant suddenly can't make a shot to save his life.
Director: John Whitesell | Stars: Kevin Durant, Taylor Gray, Jim Belushi, Brandon T. Jackson
Votes: 5,896
18. Faking It (2014–2016)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
After numerous attempts of trying to be popular two best friends decide to come out as lesbians, which launches them to instant celebrity status. Seduced by their newfound fame, Karma and Amy decide to keep up their romantic ruse.
Stars: Rita Volk, Katie Stevens, Gregg Sulkin, Bailey De Young
Votes: 15,202
19. Cosby (1996–2000)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Hilton Lucas was forced by his employer to retire. His wife has trouble with him always being at home and so does he.
Stars: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Doug E. Doug, T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh
Votes: 2,755
20. Jack & Jill (1999–2001)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
"Jack" moves to New York, and inadvertently steals the boyfriend office mate's "Jill", who is thinking of taking the next step with her girlfriend. Jack and Jill, romantically involved, face major obstacles in their current relationships.
Stars: Ivan Sergei, Amanda Peet, Jaime Pressly, Sarah Paulson
Votes: 1,807
21. The John Larroquette Show (1993–1996)
30 min | Comedy
A recovering alcoholic who becomes the manager of a big city bus station.
Stars: John Larroquette, Liz Torres, Daryl Mitchell, Chi McBride
Votes: 1,245
22. Deck the Halls (2006)
PG | 93 min | Comedy, Family
Two neighbors have it out after one of them decorates his house for the holidays so brightly that it can be seen from space.
Director: John Whitesell | Stars: Matthew Broderick, Danny DeVito, Kristin Chenoweth, Kristin Davis
Votes: 33,189 | Gross: $35.09M
23. Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (2011)
PG-13 | 107 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Malcolm Turner and his stepson Trent go undercover at an all-girls school to flush out a killer.
Director: John Whitesell | Stars: Martin Lawrence, Brandon T. Jackson, Jessica Lucas, Michelle Ang
Votes: 29,501 | Gross: $37.92M
24. Bella and the Bulldogs (2015–2016)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sport
Perky head cheerleader Bella's life in Texas takes an unexpected turn when she becomes the new quarterback for her school's football team, the Bulldogs.
Stars: Brec Bassinger, Coy Stewart, Jackie Radinsky, Buddy Keaton
Votes: 2,555
25. Search for Tomorrow (1951–1986)
30 min | Drama, Romance
Jo Gardner lived in Henderson where she wed many times. She was a motel owner, librarian, then a B&B owner with best pal Stu Bergman. Jo's daughter Patti and Janet Bergman were good friends. Stu married first Marge, then Ellie.
Stars: Mary Stuart, Larry Haines, Dwight Weist, Carl Low
Votes: 335
26. See Spot Run (2001)
PG | 94 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
A mailman takes care of a dog that, unbeknownst to him, is an FBI drug-sniffing superdog that has escaped from the witness protection program after becoming the target of an assassination.
Director: John Whitesell | Stars: David Arquette, Michael Clarke Duncan, Leslie Bibb, Joe Viterelli
Votes: 9,742 | Gross: $33.36M
27. Hardball (1994– )
30 min | Comedy, Sport
The Pioneers is a baseball team that struggles to stay out of last place, annoying crusty owner Mitzi . Happy is the team manager which includes new pitcher Dave, egotistical Frank, and Arnold, the debonair 2nd baseman.
Stars: Bruce Greenwood, Neal Boushell, Mike Starr, Alexandra Wentworth
Votes: 89
28. Calendar Girl (1993)
PG-13 | 90 min | Comedy, Drama
Three young men go on an end of the summer trip to Hollywood, California. Their quest: to fulfill the fantasy of meeting Marilyn Monroe.
Director: John Whitesell | Stars: Jason Priestley, Gabriel Olds, Jerry O'Connell, Joe Pantoliano
Votes: 2,483 | Gross: $2.57M
29. Grown Ups (1999–2000)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Follows the lives of three post-college friends who are coming to terms with adulthood.
Stars: Jaleel White, Dave Ruby, Marissa Ribisi, Bumper Robinson
Votes: 121
30. Action (1999–2000)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
A dark comedy about Peter Dragon, a sleazy Hollywood executive. His last, massively expensive, movie bombed and he needs a hit. Will "Beverley Hills Gun Club" be it and how far will he have to go to make it?
Stars: Jay Mohr, Illeana Douglas, Jarrad Paul, Jack Plotnick
Votes: 1,601
31. Listen Up (2004–2005)
30 min | Comedy, Sport
Tony Kleinman and his partner, former professional athlete Bernie Widman, co-host a television talk show in Philadelphia devoted primarily to sports and athletes of all disciplines.
Stars: Jason Alexander, Wendy Makkena, Daniella Monet, Will Rothhaar
Votes: 427
32. It's Like, You Know... (1999–2001)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
New York writer Arthur Garment moves to L.A. to write a book about his hatred of the city and its vapid and superficial culture, but the longer he remains there, the fonder he becomes of it.
Stars: Steven Eckholdt, Chris Eigeman, Evan Handler, A.J. Langer
Votes: 592
33. Raising Dad (2001–2002)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A sitcom about a widowed father struggling to separate his professional & personal lives and keeping his sanity while raising two daughters.
Stars: Bob Saget, Kat Dennings, Brie Larson, Jerry Adler
Votes: 353
34. Rodney (2004–2006)
30 min | Comedy
Stand-up comedian Rodney Carrington would like to take you to the middle of real, everyday America.
Stars: Rodney Carrington, Jennifer Aspen, Nick Searcy, Oliver Davis
Votes: 689
35. Texas (1980–1982)
60 min | Drama, Romance
Daytime Drama, spun off from "Another World," which followed Iris Carrington from Bay City as she rediscovered Alex Wheeler, a former love, and moved to the Houston area. The stories ... See full summary »
Stars: Carla Borelli, Beverlee McKinsey, Jerry Lanning, Lisby Larson
Votes: 128
36. Sullivan & Son (2012–2014)
30 min | Comedy
Steve Sullivan surprises his parents when he leaves his job as a corporate lawyer to take over a bar owned by his father in Pittsburgh.
Stars: Steve Byrne, Brian Doyle-Murray, Christine Ebersole, Jodi Long
Votes: 2,281
37. Rob (2012)
30 min | Comedy
Centers on solitary guy, Rob, who marries into a huge Mexican-American family.
Stars: Rob Schneider, Cheech Marin, Claudia Bassols, Diana Maria Riva
Votes: 2,135
38. The Cosby Mysteries (1994–1995)
60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Guy Hanks is a criminologist who works for the New York Police Department. After winning the lottery, he retires. But feeling bored, he occasionally returns to help his friends, Detective Adam Sully and M.E. John Chapman, in tough cases.
Stars: James Naughton, Bill Cosby, Yasiin Bey, Rita Moreno
Votes: 309
39. Damon (1998)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
The adventures of Damon, a talented police officer living in Chicago with his loser older brother.
Stars: Damon Wayans, David Alan Grier, Greg Pitts, Andrea Martin
Votes: 205
40. Your Family or Mine (2015)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Family comedy with an unusual structure: each episode focuses on a different side of the family.
Stars: Kyle Howard, Kat Foster, Andrew Lees, Richard Dreyfuss
Votes: 806
41. Pearl (1996–1997)
30 min | Comedy
Pearl Caraldo (Rhea Perlman) is a mature widow from a modest background. When she realizes that she has missed out on a lot, she decides to enroll in college despite her grown son's ... See full summary »
Stars: Rhea Perlman, Carol Kane, Kevin Corrigan, Dash Mihok
Votes: 192
42. Men, Women & Dogs (2001–2002)
30 min | Comedy
Four best friends troll for girlfriends for themselves while walking their dogs every day.
Stars: Bill Bellamy, Danny Pino, Heather Stephens, Leigh Evans
Votes: 38
43. Valentine (2008–2009)
60 min | Comedy
In a world where love has grown trivial and weary the Ancient Greek Gods exist to battle this tragedy. The Gods will do whatever it takes to bring soul mates together. Grace Valentine, the ... See full summary »
Stars: Jaime Murray, Kristoffer Polaha, Autumn Reeser, Christine Lakin
Votes: 789
44. Someone Like Me (1994)
30 min | Comedy
Gaby's mother Jean strives for perfection while stepdad Steven is easygoing concerning the 11-year-old. Best friend Jane's mom Dorie is more permissive. The girls have pesky younger brothers Evan and Neal plus Gaby's bossy sis Samantha.
Stars: Gaby Hoffmann, Patricia Heaton, Nikki Cox, Raegan Kotz
Votes: 20
45. Doctor Doctor (1989–1991)
30 min | Comedy
Doctor, Doctor chronicles the exploits of four doctors who formed the Northeast Medical Partners. After completing their Harvard medical schooling and residences they all got together and ... See full summary »
Stars: Matt Frewer, Julius Carry, Beau Gravitte, Maureen Mueller
Votes: 437
46. Pig Sty (1995)
30 min | Comedy
Five slobby friends share an apartment in Manhattan inherited by bartender Randy. Innocent intern Joe is from Iowa, PJ sponges off his parents. DA Johnny and adman Cal are the other roomies. Randy has a crush on building super Tess.
Stars: David Arnott, Matt Borlenghi, Timothy Fall, Brian McNamara
Votes: 48
47. Capital News (1990)
60 min | Drama
Short-lived television drama about newspaper reporters in Washington, D. C. With their careers on the line, they would do almost anything to get the scoop....
Stars: Lloyd Bridges, Michael Woods, Mark Blum, William Russ
Votes: 37
48. D.C. (2000)
60 min | Drama
The series follows five young interns in Washington, D.C. as they navigate their careers and lives in the nation's capital.
Stars: Jacinda Barrett, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Kristanna Loken, Gabriel Olds
Votes: 80
49. The Martin Short Show (1994– )
30 min | Comedy
Martin Short plays a comedian who hosts a sketch show while balancing his work life and home with his wife and children.
Stars: Martin Short, Jan Hooks, Noley Thornton, Zack Duhame
Votes: 41
50. Clarissa (1995 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
Pilot episode of the cancelled follow-up series to Nickelodeon's "Clarissa Explains it All" in which debutante Clarissa Darling contends to her life in New York City and her internship at a local newspaper.
Director: John Whitesell | Stars: Melissa Joan Hart, Robert Klein, LisaGay Hamilton, Chris Coburn
Votes: 282