Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With Jonathan Shapiro

1. The Blacklist (2013–2023)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A new FBI profiler, Elizabeth Keen, has her entire life uprooted when a mysterious criminal, Raymond Reddington, who has eluded capture for decades, turns himself in and insists on speaking only to her.

Stars: James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, Ryan Eggold

Votes: 279,924

2. Big Sky (2020–2023)

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

A private detective and ex-cop solve crimes in Montana.

Stars: Katheryn Winnick, Kylie Bunbury, Dedee Pfeiffer, J. Anthony Pena

Votes: 25,612

3. Goliath (2016–2021)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama

A disgraced lawyer, now an ambulance chaser, gets a case that could bring him redemption or at least revenge on the firm which expelled him.

Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Nina Arianda, Tania Raymonde, Diana Hopper

Votes: 54,299

4. Boston Legal (2004–2008)

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

Boston Legal is a spin-off of the long-running David E. Kelley series The Practice (1997), following the exploits of former Practice character Alan Shore (James Spader) at the legal firm of Crane, Poole, and Schmidt.

Stars: James Spader, William Shatner, Candice Bergen, Rene Auberjonois

Votes: 50,064

5. The Undoing (2020)

TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A modern twist to a classical "whodunnit" tale, when the life of a wealthy New York therapist turns upside down after she and her family get involved with a murder case.

Stars: Nicole Kidman, Hugh Grant, Noah Jupe, Edgar Ramírez

Votes: 106,005

6. Mr. Mercedes (2017–2019)

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

A demented killer taunts a retired police detective with a series of lurid letters and emails, forcing the ex-cop to undertake a private, and potentially felonious, crusade to bring the killer to justice before he can strike again.

Stars: Brendan Gleeson, Holland Taylor, Jharrel Jerome, Breeda Wool

Votes: 26,656

7. The Practice (1997–2004)

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

We follow the exploits and cases of defense attorneys of a Boston law firm. Bobby Donnell is the senior defense attorney and founder of the firm.

Stars: Dylan McDermott, Kelli Williams, Lara Flynn Boyle, Steve Harris

Votes: 10,442

8. Life (I) (2007–2009)

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

Detective Charlie Crews was framed, convicted and cleared for a crime he didn't commit. Twelve years of hard time have given him a unique philosophy on life and criminal investigation. Now he's readjusting to a world that's moved on.

Stars: Damian Lewis, Sarah Shahi, Adam Arkin, Brent Sexton

Votes: 35,303

9. The Calling (2022)

TV-MA | 46 min | Crime, Drama

Guided by a deep sense of spirituality and religious principles, NYPD Detective Avraham Avraham is left to question his own humanity when a routine investigation turns upside down.

Stars: Jeff Wilbusch, Juliana Canfield, Karen Robinson, Michael Mosley

Votes: 3,769

10. The Firm (2012)

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

Defense Attorney Mitch McDeere is targeted for execution by the Chicago Mob in retaliation for bringing down a profitable Mob-operated Memphis law firm ten years earlier.

Stars: Josh Lucas, Callum Keith Rennie, Molly Parker, Juliette Lewis

Votes: 6,150

11. Justice (2006–2007)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

A powerful Los Angeles law firm handles high-profile, media-circus cases.

Stars: Victor Garber, Kerr Smith, Rebecca Mader, Eamonn Walker

Votes: 1,668

12. Just Legal (2005–2006)

60 min | Comedy, Drama

A look at the relationship between two lawyers: a young prodigy (Baruchel) and his mentor (Johnson), a jaded defense attorney.

Stars: Don Johnson, Jay Baruchel, Jaime Lee Kirchner, Susan Ward

Votes: 219

13. The Paul Reiser Show (2011)

30 min | Comedy

A comedy centering around a real-life family.

Stars: Paul Reiser, Ben Shenkman, Omid Djalili, Duane Martin

Votes: 387

14. FOLCS Conversations (2006– )

Documentary

Add a Plot

Stars: Thane Rosenbaum, Richard Dreyfuss, Sharon Stone, Michael Joe Young

15. Radicals (II)

Drama | Announced

Burning Bridges is an eight-part series telling the unknown story of Australian Harry Bridges, a prominent union leader, as he battles against the US government's 22-year crusade to have him deported due to his advocacy for workers rights.

16. Bodhi

Announced

A lawyer inherits his father's firm and learns he can see ghosts, his father's clients. He teams with his estranged brother to resolve cases so the dead can rest in peace.

Stars: Greg Grunberg, Jonathan Shapiro

17. Boston Legal (2004–2008)
Episode: 'Til We Meat Again (2005)

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

Denny and Shirley help a man whose steakhouse is put out of business, because the public wants to ban red meat for fear of Mad Cow disease. While Denny becomes convinced he has Mad Cow ... See full summary »

Director: Bill D'Elia | Stars: James Spader, Monica Potter, Rhona Mitra, Mark Valley

Votes: 422

18. Boston Legal (2004–2008)
Episode: A Greater Good (2004)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Alan and Denny defend a drug company who is sued by a woman for taking her off an experimental pill which could have healed her sickness. Tara gets new information which would probably help... See full summary »

Director: Arlene Sanford | Stars: James Spader, Monica Potter, Rhona Mitra, Lake Bell

Votes: 440

19. Boston Legal (2004–2008)
Episode: An Eye for an Eye (2004)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Alan and Tara defend a hypochondriac who is suing his doctor for malpractice. Brad and Denny work on one of Edwin Poole's old cases where their client, Holcomb Pharmaceuticals, is being ... See full summary »

Director: Mike Listo | Stars: James Spader, Monica Potter, Rhona Mitra, Lake Bell

Votes: 449

20. Boston Legal (2004–2008)
Episode: Catch and Release (2004)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

After he helped her to get out of a psychiatric clinic, Alan now has to face his ex-girlfriend Christine as an opponent in court. Lori is appointed to help Alan. Sally has her first real ... See full summary »

Director: Daniel Attias | Stars: James Spader, Monica Potter, Rhona Mitra, Lake Bell

Votes: 504

21. Boston Legal (2004–2008)
Episode: Change of Course (2004)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Edwin Poole manages to escape from the psychiatric hospital; and returns to the court room. He takes over a case without anyone recognizing it until Lori appoints herself as his assistant ... See full summary »

Director: Ron Underwood | Stars: James Spader, Monica Potter, Rhona Mitra, Lake Bell

Votes: 467

22. Boston Legal (2004–2008)
Episode: Death Be Not Proud (2005)

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

Alan assists Chelina in Texas, where a former client is getting executed while he is maybe innocent. Denny and Shirley represent an old friend of theirs when she is charged with having ... See full summary »

Director: Matt Shakman | Stars: James Spader, Monica Potter, Rhona Mitra, Mark Valley

Votes: 555

23. Boston Legal (2004–2008)
Episode: Finding Nimmo (2005)

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

Denny takes Alan fishing to Nimmo Bay to help him get over his breakup with Tara. Sara and Garrett target the lawyer of Denise's husband, a priest, to settle the divorce. Catherine Piper confesses that she murdered Bernhard.

Director: Mike Listo | Stars: James Spader, Julie Bowen, Mark Valley, Rene Auberjonois

Votes: 452

24. Boston Legal (2004–2008)
Episode: From Whence We Came (2005)

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

Lori, Denny and Shirley defend a school superintendent who fired two science teachers because they refused to teach creationism. Alan learns his assistant has expressed concern about their ... See full summary »

Director: Mike Listo | Stars: James Spader, Monica Potter, Rhona Mitra, Lake Bell

Votes: 436

25. Boston Legal (2004–2008)
Episode: Gone (2005)

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

Denny's using of firearms again becomes an issue to the firm, when a homeless man threw a rock at him. Denise and Brad try to find a kidnapped boy who is close to her heart. They have to become rather extreme when some obstacles appear.

Director: Mel Damski | Stars: James Spader, Julie Bowen, Mark Valley, Rene Auberjonois

Votes: 392

26. Boston Legal (2004–2008)
Episode: Head Cases (2004)

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

Senior partner Edwin Poole has a nervous breakdown in front of everybody. Denny Crane has now to face the loss of a friend in the office. Meanwhile, Alan Shore finds a new enemy in Brad ... See full summary »

Director: Bill D'Elia | Stars: James Spader, Monica Potter, Rhona Mitra, Lake Bell

Votes: 724

27. Boston Legal (2004–2008)
Episode: Hired Guns (2004)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Lori and Brad defend a woman who is accused of killing her husband and his mistress. Alan's life becomes in danger when he helps a woman whose ex-husband plans to kidnap their children.

Director: Dennis Smith | Stars: James Spader, Monica Potter, Rhona Mitra, Lake Bell

Votes: 482

28. Boston Legal (2004–2008)
Episode: It Girls and Beyond (2005)

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

Brad is attracted to his lesbian client who is sued for having a relationship with her boss merely for financial purposes. Alan second chairs, while Denny tries to prove that he is a ... See full summary »

Director: Mike Listo | Stars: James Spader, Monica Potter, Rhona Mitra, Mark Valley

Votes: 427

29. Boston Legal (2004–2008)
Episode: Loose Lips (2004)

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

Alan takes over a case Denny rejected for personal reasons. He has to defend a man who was fired from being Santa because he is a transvestite. Brad and Alan bet on the outcome of the case.... See full summary »

Director: Jeannot Szwarc | Stars: James Spader, Monica Potter, Rhona Mitra, Lake Bell

Votes: 460

30. Boston Legal (2004–2008)
Episode: Questionable Characters (2004)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Lori helps a former informant, who was shot while robbing a convenience store, not to have the bullet removed which connects him to the crime. Meanwhile, Alan tries to help his client who ... See full summary »

Director: Mel Damski | Stars: James Spader, Monica Potter, Rhona Mitra, Lake Bell

Votes: 426

31. Boston Legal (2004–2008)
Episode: Schadenfreude (2005)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

While Kelly Nolan's trial continues, Sara and Garrett help Denise to settle on her divorce. Malcolm, Tara's former lover, convinces her to represent Edwin Starr's nephew, who cant sing "War... See full summary »

Director: Arlene Sanford | Stars: James Spader, Julie Bowen, Mark Valley, Rene Auberjonois

Votes: 430

32. Boston Legal (2004–2008)
Episode: Schmidt Happens (2005)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

The named partner Shirley Schmidt arrives to bring order to the firm. While making herself known, she deals with Denny who does not want her there. Lori and Paul represent a Sudanese native... See full summary »

Director: Allison Liddi-Brown | Stars: James Spader, Monica Potter, Rhona Mitra, Lake Bell

Votes: 467

33. Boston Legal (2004–2008)
Episode: Still Crazy After All These Years (2004)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Alan tries to get his ex-girlfriend Christine, who once tried to kill him, out of a psychiatric installment, but he must find out that this wasn't the best idea he ever had. Especially ... See full summary »

Director: Charles Haid | Stars: James Spader, Monica Potter, Rhona Mitra, Lake Bell

Votes: 579

34. Boston Legal (2004–2008)
Episode: The Black Widow (2005)

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

Alan Shore and Denny Crane defend a beautiful young woman accused of murdering her much-older husband.

Director: Oz Scott | Stars: James Spader, Julie Bowen, Mark Valley, Rene Auberjonois

Votes: 441

35. Boston Legal (2004–2008)
Episode: Tortured Souls (2005)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Shirley asks Alan to defend a policeman who tortured a man to retrieve information. Denny and Chelina represent a woman who is suing her former boyfriend for leaving her at the altar. ... See full summary »

Director: Jeff Bleckner | Stars: James Spader, Monica Potter, Rhona Mitra, Mark Valley

Votes: 475

36. Just Legal (2005–2006)
Episode: Pilot (2005)

Comedy, Drama

Genius David 'Skip' Ross skipped enough classes to still graduate from law-school at 19. Yet he can't find a job, except with dodgy run-down lawyer Grant Cooper, for whom Skip's brother Tom... See full summary »

Director: Andrew Davis | Stars: Don Johnson, Jay Baruchel, Raphael Sbarge, John Mese

Votes: 21

37. Just Legal (2005–2006)
Episode: The Limit (2005)

Comedy, Drama

Grant wants to settle Nadine Abbot's civil case against plastic surgeon Steven Benson who put her in a wheelchair without income. Skip makes him reconsider twice, after receiving advice ... See full summary »

Director: John Badham | Stars: Don Johnson, Jay Baruchel, Jaime Lee Kirchner, David Starzyk

Votes: 15

38. Just Legal (2005–2006)
Episode: The Runner (2005)

Comedy, Drama

Skip's own mother claims he should look for 'better' work, but a rich law school classmate is jealous that he actually pleads in court. Skip learns Grant's 'secretary' Dee works there, for ... See full summary »

Director: Dwight H. Little | Stars: Don Johnson, Jay Baruchel, Jaime Lee Kirchner, James Patrick Stuart

Votes: 15

39. The Practice (1997–2004)
Episode: Adjourned (a.k.a. Cheers) (2004)

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

Eugene becomes a Superior Court Judge, and is furious when his first case includes Alan Shore. Shore tries to fend off the advances of a co-worker, and Bobby Donnell tries to sidestep a ... See full summary »

Director: Jeannot Szwarc | Stars: Michael Badalucco, Steve Harris, Camryn Manheim, Jessica Capshaw

Votes: 116

40. The Practice (1997–2004)
Episode: Avenging Angels (2004)

TV-PG | 40 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Jimmy and Jamie defend an elderly man, retired dock worker Walter Josephson, who is accused of killing a member of the local Irish mob, and Alan Shore agrees to help his friend Dwight Haber... See full summary »

Director: Joseph Berger-Davis | Stars: Camryn Manheim, Michael Badalucco, Steve Harris, Jessica Capshaw

Votes: 98

41. The Practice (1997–2004)
Episode: Baby Love (2003)

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

Eugene and Jamie represent a very pregnant woman who claims she killed her husband in defense of her unborn child. Jimmy helps Claire on a case where a 10-year old girl has been disabled ... See full summary »

Director: Jeannot Szwarc | Stars: Dylan McDermott, Michael Badalucco, Jessica Capshaw, LisaGay Hamilton

Votes: 77

42. The Practice (1997–2004)
Episode: Bad to Worse (2002)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Ellenor and Eugene defend a client who is accused of killing her ex-boyfriend, and whose alibi turns out to be pretty shaky. Meanwhile, Lindsay, trying to build up her own practice, ... See full summary »

Director: Jeannot Szwarc | Stars: Dylan McDermott, Michael Badalucco, Jessica Capshaw, LisaGay Hamilton

Votes: 78

43. The Practice (1997–2004)
Episode: Blessed Are They (2003)

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

Alan gets appointed to defend a serial toilet cleaner. Sheila, becoming more unstable, jumps at defending a taxidermist stuffing his mom's head. Brad gets another lawyer,

Director: Simon Curtis | Stars: Steve Harris, Camryn Manheim, Michael Badalucco, Jessica Capshaw

Votes: 109

44. The Practice (1997–2004)
Episode: Burnout (2003)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Ellenor and Jimmy defend a woman accused of killing her brother-in-law. Jamie represents a woman suing a prospective employer, because she wasn't hired. Bobby and Lindsay's marriage is in trouble.

Director: Christina Musrey | Stars: Dylan McDermott, Michael Badalucco, Jessica Capshaw, LisaGay Hamilton

Votes: 90

45. The Practice (1997–2004)
Episode: Capitol Crimes (2003)

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

Jimmy, Eugene, and Sarah Barker go to a death penalty hearing held by a committee of prosecutors who have decided to ask for the death penalty for one of the firm's clients. The committee ... See full summary »

Director: Joseph Berger-Davis | Stars: Dylan McDermott, Michael Badalucco, Jessica Capshaw, LisaGay Hamilton

Votes: 80

46. The Practice (1997–2004)
Episode: Cause of Action (2003)

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

Alan invites Shelia (Sharon Stone) to join the practice. She takes the case of a cuckolded husband. Brad Stanfield shocks Ellen with the truth. She conveys it to Alan, who takes it to the D.A., thereby risking disbarment.

Director: Christina Musrey | Stars: Michael Badalucco, Steve Harris, Camryn Manheim, Jessica Capshaw

Votes: 110

47. The Practice (1997–2004)
Episode: Character Evidence (2003)

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

Jimmy's client supposedly ran down a man with her car, but when it turns out the guy had a bullet in his back, the case becomes a little more complicated. Eugene's client is being sued for ... See full summary »

Director: Jeannot Szwarc | Stars: Dylan McDermott, Michael Badalucco, Jessica Capshaw, LisaGay Hamilton

Votes: 78

48. The Practice (1997–2004)
Episode: Choirboys (2003)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Lesley Ann Warren plays the protective mother of her only son, an accused killer for whom she provides an alibi. Also, a disturbed former client of Lindsey's makes a kind of confession.

Director: Duane Clark | Stars: Dylan McDermott, Michael Badalucco, Jessica Capshaw, LisaGay Hamilton

Votes: 80

49. The Practice (1997–2004)
Episode: Going Home (2004)

TV-PG | 40 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Alan returns to his childhood home of Dedham, Mass. to defend a childhood friend; Paul Stewart who is wanted for the brutal murder of the town party girl. Alan tries to come to terms with ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Zinberg | Stars: Camryn Manheim, Michael Badalucco, Steve Harris, Jessica Capshaw

Votes: 113

50. The Practice (1997–2004)
Episode: Comings and Goings (2004)

TV-14 | 40 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When Shore resolves a difficult case, Hannah finds herself extremely attracted to him; Eugene is offered a shot at a judgeship; and Berluti's practice attracts many clients, and also a ... See full summary »

Director: Jeannot Szwarc | Stars: Michael Badalucco, Steve Harris, Camryn Manheim, Jessica Capshaw

Votes: 241