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1. The Fall Guy (1981–1986)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The adventures of a film stuntman who moonlights as a bounty hunter when movie work is slow.
Stars: Lee Majors, Douglas Barr, Heather Thomas, Markie Post
Votes: 9,072
2. M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
The staff of an Army hospital in the Korean War find that laughter is the best way to deal with their situation.
Stars: Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr
Votes: 63,849
3. Three's Company (1976–1984)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of two women and one man living in one apartment and their neighbors.
Stars: John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt, Suzanne Somers, Richard Kline
Votes: 17,127
4. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The lives and work of the staff of an inner city police precinct.
Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, James Sikking
Votes: 10,577
5. Hunter (I) (1984–1991)
TV-14 | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Rick Hunter is a renegade cop who bends the rules and takes justice into his own hands. Partnered with the equally stunning and rebellious Sgt. McCall, he sets out to crack down on L.A.'s slimiest criminals.
Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Charles Hallahan, Perry Cook
Votes: 5,655
6. The Partridge Family (1970–1974)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
The humorous adventures of a family of pop musicians.
Stars: Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, Susan Dey, Danny Bonaduce
Votes: 4,779
7. 227 (1985–1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
This series took place in an apartment building numbered 227. The cast would frequently be sitting outside on a large set of stone stairs, involved in some discussion that would unfold into the weekly plotline.
Stars: Helen Martin, Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed-Hall
Votes: 3,991
8. Faerie Tale Theatre (1982–1987)
50 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A miscellany of numerous classic fairy tales' adaptations.
Stars: Shelley Duvall, John Achorn, Patrick DeSantis, David McCharen
Votes: 2,522
9. Lou Grant (1977–1982)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama
The trials of a former television station manager, turned newspaper city editor, and his journalist staff.
Stars: Edward Asner, Robert Walden, Mason Adams, Jack Bannon
Votes: 2,407
10. Cutter's Way (1981)
R | 109 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Richard spots a man dumping a body, and decides to expose the man he thinks is the culprit with his friend Alex Cutter.
Director: Ivan Passer | Stars: Jeff Bridges, John Heard, Lisa Eichhorn, Ann Dusenberry
Votes: 7,642 | Gross: $1.73M
11. The Jazz Singer (1980)
PG | 115 min | Drama, Music, Romance
The son of a Jewish Cantor must defy the traditions of his religious father in order to pursue his dream of being a popular singer.
Directors: Richard Fleischer, Sidney J. Furie | Stars: Laurence Olivier, Neil Diamond, Lucie Arnaz, Catlin Adams
Votes: 5,016 | Gross: $27.12M
12. Maniac Cop 2 (1990)
R | 90 min | Action, Crime, Horror
A supernatural, maniac killer cop teams up with a Times Square serial killer.
Director: William Lustig | Stars: Robert Davi, Claudia Christian, Michael Lerner, Bruce Campbell
Votes: 8,653
13. The Lady in Red (1979)
R | 93 min | Action, Crime, Drama
After being in the wrong place at the wrong time, a naïve farm girl moves to Chicago, where she becomes trapped in a vicious cycle of prostitution and crime abetted by John Dillinger.
Director: Lewis Teague | Stars: Pamela Sue Martin, Robert Conrad, Louise Fletcher, Robert Hogan
Votes: 1,408
14. When Things Were Rotten (1975)
30 min | Adventure, Comedy
Set in Sherwood Forest, in which Robin Hood, Maid Marian and Robin's band of merry men fight heroically against their enemies, the nasty Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham.
Stars: Dick Gautier, Dick Van Patten, Bernie Kopell, Richard Dimitri
Votes: 466
15. Buddy Buddy (1981)
R | 96 min | Comedy
During a high-profile Mafia testimony case in California's Riverside County, a hired killer checks into a hotel room near the courthouse, while his depressed next-door neighbor wants to commit suicide over marital problems.
Director: Billy Wilder | Stars: Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Paula Prentiss, Klaus Kinski
Votes: 5,186 | Gross: $7.26M
16. Tunnel Vision (1976)
R | 70 min | Comedy
A committee investigating TV's first uncensored network examines a typical day's programming, which includes shows, commercials, news programs, you name it. What they discover will surely ... See full summary »
Directors: Neal Israel, Bradley R. Swirnoff | Stars: Phil Proctor, Howard Hesseman, Beans Morocco, Stephen Feinberg
Votes: 781
17. Hooperman (1987–1989)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
San Francisco cop Harry Hooperman inherits a run down apartment building. Not having the time to maintain the building Hooperman hires Susan as the person in charge. They begin a relationship.
Stars: John Ritter, Barbara Bosson, Felton Perry, Sydney Walsh
Votes: 395
18. That's My Mama (1974–1975)
30 min | Comedy
Clifton enjoys being a barber in Washington, DC.
Stars: Clifton Davis, Theresa Merritt, Ted Lange, Teddy Wilson
Votes: 553
19. Shout (1991)
PG-13 | 89 min | Drama, Music, Romance
A new music teacher in a 1955 West Texas home for wayward boys brings new vision and hope for many of the interned boys.
Director: Jeffrey Hornaday | Stars: John Travolta, Jamie Walters, Heather Graham, Richard Jordan
Votes: 2,075 | Gross: $3.55M
20. The Girl with Something Extra (1973–1974)
30 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Sally and John Burton are a normal, cute married couple trying to start a quiet new life together, but her mind-reading skills lead them into many complicated situations.
Stars: Sally Field, John Davidson, Jack Sheldon, Zohra Lampert
Votes: 209
21. Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986)
R | 97 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
After severely burning himself in a drug incident, a comedian has a near death experience in which he reviews his life.
Director: Richard Pryor | Stars: Richard Pryor, Debbie Allen, Art Evans, Fay Hauser
Votes: 1,997 | Gross: $18.03M
22. The Comeback Kid (1980 TV Movie)
97 min | Comedy, Romance, Sport
A down and out former minor league ballplayer finds romance and a renewed zest for life when he takes a job coaching a group of underprivileged kids.
Director: Peter Levin | Stars: John Ritter, Susan Dey, Doug McKeon, James Gregory
Votes: 267
23. Coming Attractions (1978)
R | 84 min | Comedy
Broad satire and buffoonery presented as a series of movie trailers. Among the titles and subjects are: "The Howard Huge Story", "Skate-boarders from Hell", "The Invasion of the Penis ... See full summary »
Director: Ira Miller | Stars: Royce D. Applegate, Lewis Arquette, Tom Baker, Dorothy Van
Votes: 620
24. The Last Fling (1987 TV Movie)
PG | 95 min | Comedy, Romance
Gloria's fiance Jason is going out with some friends to sow his last wild oats. She considers this a bit barbaric, so on the advice of some friends she goes out to do the same thing. She ... See full summary »
Director: Corey Allen | Stars: John Ritter, Connie Sellecca, Randee Heller, John Bennett Perry
Votes: 1,068
25. The Dreamer of Oz (1990 TV Movie)
100 min | Biography, Drama, Family
The film is the biography of Frank Baum, the children's book author and creator of the fantasy world Oz.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: John Ritter, Annette O'Toole, Rue McClanahan, Charles Haid
Votes: 587
26. Roll Out (1973–1974)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, War
Drivers and the other largely African-American staff at the U.S. Third Army's Red Ball Express during WWII try to squeeze in a life and a few laughs dealing with the Army and being thousands of miles from hometowns and families.
Stars: Stu Gilliam, Hilly Hicks, Val Bisoglio, Ed Begley Jr.
Votes: 50
27. The Day the Earth Got Stoned (1979)
PG | 73 min | Comedy
Using clips from old Republic Pictures serials, this spoof tells how an evil villain called The Lightning Bug attempts to take over the world by having rock music soundtracks played at a deafening level.
Director: Richard Patterson | Stars: Peter Bergman, Phil Proctor, M.G. Kelly, Jack Angel
Votes: 367
28. Crisis in Mid-air (1979 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama
The life of a stressed out air controller falls apart as he battles a court case involving a mid-air collision which is causing the unhappiness of his wife.
Director: Walter Grauman | Stars: George Peppard, Karen Grassle, Desi Arnaz Jr., Michael Constantine
Votes: 74
29. The Gift of Life (1982 TV Movie)
120 min | Drama, Romance
A young woman is faced with local disapproval and strain on her marriage when she agrees to serve as a surrogate mother.
Director: Jerry London | Stars: Susan Dey, Paul Le Mat, Cassie Yates, Caroline McWilliams
Votes: 51
30. Deadly Messages (1985 TV Movie)
94 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Laura Daniels, single and bored, finds new interest in life when she discovers an old ouija board. It appears, however, that the object's previous owner was murdered - and messages from beyond warn Laura that she may be next.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Kathleen Beller, Michael Brandon, Dennis Franz, Scott Paulin
Votes: 278
31. McNaughton's Daughter (1976– )
100 min | Drama
A female district attorney is assigned to prosecute a respected religious leader who is accused of murdering her young lover.
Stars: Susan Clark, Ricardo Montalban, John Elerick, James T. Callahan
Votes: 22
32. The Peter Marshall Variety Show (1976–1977)
90 min | Comedy, Musical, Talk-Show
This was the "Hollywood Squares" host's first - and only - attempt at a variety show of his own; Peter Marshall was already an accomplished singer, which not too many people were aware of ... See full summary »
Stars: Alice Ghostley, Rod Gist, Jessica Walter, Susan Clark
Votes: 10
33. Completely Off the Wall (1979 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
Director: Jim Drake | Stars: Wendy Cutler, Tony DeLia, Susan Elliot, Rod Gist
34.
227 (1985–1990)
Episode:
Fifty Big Ones
(1986)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
Mary plans a party for her parents' 50th anniversary, but they aren't speaking to each other.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed-Hall, Jackée Harry
Votes: 34
35.
Faerie Tale Theatre (1982–1987)
Episode:
Puss in Boots
(1985)
51 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
With ingenuity and cunning, a smart cat wearing boots hatches a plan to rid the land of a terrible ogre, transform its owner, the miller's son, from a simple peasant to the level of Marques and marry the royal princess.
Director: Robert Iscove | Stars: Gregory Hines, Ben Vereen, George Kirby, Brock Peters
Votes: 118
36.
The Fall Guy (1981–1986)
Episode:
Trauma
(1983)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
When Colt apprehends one of his skips, a conman, he finds himself cornered by some of the people he bilked. Colt places him in the secret compartment in his truck, then gets away. While in ... See full summary »
Director: Ted Lange | Stars: Lee Majors, Douglas Barr, Heather Thomas, Markie Post
Votes: 58
37.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Parting Is Such Sweep Sorrow
(1984)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A nervous Lucy Bates takes over as roll call sergeant and finds she has to 'earn' the podium. Whitney Barnes' pimp turns himself in, only to be confronted by a professional hit man inside ... See full summary »
Director: Gregory Hoblit | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Conrad, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz
Votes: 96
38.
Hooperman (1987–1989)
Episode:
Baby on Board
(1988)
Comedy, Drama
Hooperman gets unexpected news from Smith; the Department investigates a string of brutal crimes.
Director: Bethany Rooney | Stars: John Ritter, Barbara Bosson, Felton Perry, Sydney Walsh
39.
Hooperman (1987–1989)
Episode:
Blaste from the Past
(1988)
Comedy, Drama
Stern, Hooperman, McNeil and Pritzger are analyzed by a psychologist hired by the department; Hooperman tries to rekindle a romance with an old flame following an argument with Smith.
Director: Anson Williams | Stars: John Ritter, Barbara Bosson, Felton Perry, Sydney Walsh
40.
Hooperman (1987–1989)
Episode:
Don We Now Our Gay Apparel
(1987)
Comedy, Drama
After Smith breaks off their relationship, Hooperman is asked out by a television reporter. DeMott and Silardi agree to allow a famous actor ride with them. Stern is reluctant to take back her estranged husband.
Director: Rick Wallace | Stars: John Ritter, Barbara Bosson, Felton Perry, Sydney Walsh
Votes: 8
41.
Hooperman (1987–1989)
Episode:
High Noon
(1988)
Comedy, Drama
Everyone fears for Hooperman's safety when a dangerous con is freed from prison; Hooperman, Pritzger and McNeil go undercover at a warehouse to nab a merchandise hijacker.
Director: Kim Friedman | Stars: John Ritter, Barbara Bosson, Felton Perry, Sydney Walsh
42.
Hooperman (1987–1989)
Episode:
Hooperman
(1987)
Comedy, Drama
The owner of an rundown apartment building is killed during a burglary and Harry Hooperman (an Inspector with San Francisco Police Dept.) inherits the building and her beloved (and nasty) dog Bijoux.
Director: Gregory Hoblit | Stars: John Ritter, Barbara Bosson, Felton Perry, Sydney Walsh
Votes: 11
43.
Hooperman (1987–1989)
Episode:
In Search of Bijoux
(1988)
Comedy, Drama
Hooperman goes undercover as a transvestite to nab a slasher; Hooperman's dog goes missing and turns up with a family that refuses to relinquish her.
Director: Anson Williams | Stars: John Ritter, Barbara Bosson, Felton Perry, Sydney Walsh
44.
Hooperman (1987–1989)
Episode:
Intolerance
(1989)
Comedy, Drama
A movie producers shoots a horror film in Hoopermans building, turning his life and his apartment upside down.
Director: Eric Laneuville | Stars: John Ritter, Barbara Bosson, Felton Perry, Sydney Walsh
45.
Hooperman (1987–1989)
Episode:
John Doe, We Hardly Knew Ye
(1987)
Comedy, Drama
Hooperman turns to a psychic to uncover the identity of a dead man; the nephew of Hooperman's deceased landlord decides to contest her will.
Director: John Patterson | Stars: John Ritter, Barbara Bosson, Felton Perry, Sydney Walsh
Votes: 8
46.
Hooperman (1987–1989)
Episode:
Nightmare in Apartment One
(1989)
Comedy, Drama
Hooperman takes in McNeil as a tenant; a sexual parts doctor keeps getting arrested; Hooperman and McNeil are on the trail of a 15-year old who is allegedly involved in drugs.
Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: John Ritter, Barbara Bosson, Felton Perry, Sydney Walsh
47.
Hooperman (1987–1989)
Episode:
Some of That Jazz
(1989)
Comedy, Drama
Frustrated with law enforcement, Hooperman takes a gig at a Jazz club; DeMott feels guilt after accidentally shooting Silardi.
Director: Arlene Sanford | Stars: John Ritter, Barbara Bosson, Felton Perry, Sydney Walsh
48.
Hooperman (1987–1989)
Episode:
Surprise Party
(1988)
Comedy, Drama
Hooperman celebrates a birthday; Silardi's homophobic twin brother visits the station and causes plenty of tension; Smith suspects that one of the tenants murdered his mother.
Directors: Tom Moore, John Patterson | Stars: John Ritter, Barbara Bosson, Felton Perry, Sydney Walsh
49.
Hooperman (1987–1989)
Episode:
The Answer My Friend Is Passing in the Wind
(1987)
Comedy, Drama
Bijoux is put on trial for attacking a mailman and will be destroyed unless Hooperman can prove he is a drug sniffing police dog.
Director: Gregory Hoblit | Stars: John Ritter, Barbara Bosson, Felton Perry, Sydney Walsh
50.
Hooperman (1987–1989)
Episode:
The Sure Thing
(1989)
Comedy, Drama
Hooperman convinces the whole department to invest in wrinkle cream which has disastrous consequences; Hooperman befriends an arrested adult film star.
Director: Bethany Rooney | Stars: John Ritter, Barbara Bosson, Felton Perry, Sydney Walsh