Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With John McNamara

1. The Magicians (2015–2020)

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

After being recruited to a secretive academy, a group of students discovers that the magic they read about as children is very real--and more dangerous than they ever imagined.

Stars: Stella Maeve, Hale Appleman, Arjun Gupta, Summer Bishil

Votes: 56,279

2. Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993–1997)

TV-PG | 46 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

In addition to fighting evil, Superman has a burning romance with Lois Lane in both of his identities.

Stars: Dean Cain, Teri Hatcher, Lane Smith, K Callan

Votes: 26,429

3. Jericho (2006–2008)

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

A small town in Kansas is literally left in the dark after seeing a mushroom cloud over nearby Denver, Colorado. The townspeople struggle to find answers about the blast and solutions on how to survive.

Stars: Skeet Ulrich, Lennie James, Ashley Scott, Kenneth Mitchell

Votes: 58,796

4. Physical (2021–2023)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

A woman struggling in her life as a quietly tortured housewife finds an unconventional path to power through an unlikely source: the world of aerobics.

Stars: Rose Byrne, Rory Scovel, Dierdre Friel, Paul Sparks

Votes: 12,853

5. In Plain Sight (2008–2012)

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

U.S. Marshal Mary Shannon must hunt down witnesses for federal cases in the witness protection program while also managing a rather dysfunctional family and her own personal life.

Stars: Mary McCormack, Frederick Weller, Paul Ben-Victor, Nichole Hiltz

Votes: 12,838

6. The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)

TV-G | 120 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

A Disney-produced anthology covering many different genres.

Stars: Walt Disney, Paul Frees, Clarence Nash, Slim Pickens

Votes: 2,292

7. Trumbo (2015)

R | 124 min | Biography, Drama

In 1947, Dalton Trumbo was Hollywood's top screenwriter, until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs.

Director: Jay Roach | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Diane Lane, Helen Mirren, Louis C.K.

Votes: 84,818 | Gross: $7.86M

8. NCIS: Tony & Ziva

Crime | Pre-production

After Ziva's apparent death, Tony raises their daughter Tali. Years later, Ziva returns, and reunites with Tony. Tony's company is attacked, the family goes to Europe, trying to learn who's after them and to trust each other again.

Stars: Cote de Pablo, Michael Weatherly

9. Aquarius (2015–2016)

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

A gritty 1960s cop drama about LAPD detective Sam Hodiak and his trainee, who must deal with gangs, brutal crimes, changing times, family crises and unhinged manipulative small-time crook Charles Manson, who's slowly building his cult.

Stars: David Duchovny, Grey Damon, Gethin Anthony, Emma Dumont

Votes: 13,338

10. The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993–1994)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

A bounty hunter rides the Old West, fighting bad guys, many with futuristic-type gadgets.

Stars: Bruce Campbell, Julius Carry, Christian Clemenson, Comet

Votes: 9,241

11. Common Law (2012)

43 min | Comedy, Crime

Centers on cops Wes Mitchell and Travis Marks, who have a problem -- each other -- so their captain sends them to couples therapy.

Stars: Michael Ealy, Warren Kole, Sonya Walger, Jack McGee

Votes: 6,414

12. Fastlane (2002–2003)

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

Two hotshot undercover cops and their equally tough female handler take down the highest and lowest criminals in L.A. in this pop-culture-heavy, dark, flashy, over-the-top action crime dramedy inspired by Bad Boys and Miami Vice.

Stars: Peter Facinelli, Bill Bellamy, Tiffani Thiessen, Big Boy

Votes: 3,730

13. Prime Suspect (2011–2012)

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

Jane Timoney, an iconoclastic female detective, must make her bones in a tough New York precinct that is dominated by men.

Stars: Maria Bello, Brían F. O'Byrne, Kirk Acevedo, Peter Gerety

Votes: 4,093

14. The Fugitive (2000–2001)

60 min | Action, Drama, Mystery

Dr. Richard Kimble is framed for his wife's murder by a mysterious one-armed man. During sentencing Kimble escapes intending to catch the one-armed man and find out why he was framed. ... See full summary »

Stars: Tim Daly, Mykelti Williamson, Stephen Lang, Lia Johnson

Votes: 763

15. Profit (1996–1997)

90 min | Crime, Drama

Jim Profit works for a multinational company and isn't above using any means necessary to get ahead, which includes bribery, blackmail, intimidation, extortion, and even murder. Everyone at... See full summary »

Stars: Adrian Pasdar, Lisa Darr, Lisa Blount, Jack Gwaltney

Votes: 2,159

16. Parent Trap: Hawaiian Honeymoon (1989 TV Movie)

100 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

After inheriting a family resort in Hawaii, the Wyatts find it in such a run-down condition that they decide to sell it after trying to fix it up. Amidst confusing goings-on amongst the ... See full summary »

Director: Mollie Miller | Stars: Hayley Mills, Barry Bostwick, Joy Creel, Leanna Creel

Votes: 681

17. The Philanthropist (2009)

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

"The Philanthropist" chronicles the heroic adventures of a billionaire playboy-turned-vigilante/philanthropist. James Purefoy ("Rome") stars as Teddy Rist, a successful tycoon whose life is... See full summary »

Stars: James Purefoy, Neve Campbell, Michael Kenneth Williams, Lindy Booth

Votes: 1,552

18. Vengeance Unlimited (1998–1999)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama

The mysterious Mr. Chapel helps others to gain vengeance against criminals.

Stars: Michael Madsen, Kathleen York, Scott Patterson, Dayton Callie

Votes: 1,177

19. Eyes (2005–2007)

60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Judd Risk Management is a private investigative service which uses marginally legal means to investigate individuals and crimes where law enforcement would fall short.

Stars: Tim Daly, Garcelle Beauvais, A.J. Langer, Laura Leighton

Votes: 435

20. Spy Game (1997)

TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Lorne and Max are spies in the post-Cold War age of espionage.

Stars: Linden Ashby, Allison Smith, Bruce McCarty, Keith Szarabajka

Votes: 250

21. CBS Afternoon Playhouse (1978–1983)

60 min | Drama, Romance

Predecessor to CBS Schoolbreak Specials, this late-afternoon anthology series features stories designed to appeal to the preteen after school audience.

Stars: Chris Petersen, Ronny Cox, Guillermo San Juan, David Hollander

Votes: 70

22. Cement (2000)

R | 97 min | Crime, Drama

What's the bond between partners, between brothers, and between spouses? In L.A., Bill Holt handcuffs Sean Rickhart inside a rebar frame for a freeway pillar at a construction site; Bill's ... See full summary »

Director: Adrian Pasdar | Stars: Chris Penn, Jeffrey Wright, Anthony DeSando, Sherilyn Fenn

Votes: 657

23. Them (2007 TV Movie)

Drama, Sci-Fi

An agent is sent to investigate an extraterrestrial that has infiltrated the human race.

Director: Jonathan Mostow | Stars: Tricia Helfer, Rachel Nichols, James D'Arcy, Ben Feldman

Votes: 136

24. Save the Dog! (1988 TV Movie)

87 min | Family, Comedy

Becky wants to become an actress. After an audition for a dog food ad she has best chances to get the part - but the day after her dog Petey becomes very ill. She has to come up with $700 ... See full summary »

Director: Paul Aaron | Stars: Cindy Williams, Katherine Helmond, Tom Poston, Charlotte Rae

Votes: 74

25. Tout le monde en parle (1998–2006)

210 min | Talk-Show

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Stars: Thierry Ardisson, Laurent Baffie, Philippe Corti, Laurent Ruquier

Votes: 180

26. Orpheus (2006 TV Movie)

Drama, Thriller

A guy falls for a girl who draws him into a modern-day cult.

Director: Bruce Beresford | Stars: Patrick J. Adams, Eion Bailey, Fairuza Balk, Mary Black

Votes: 59

27. Script to Screen (2011– )

Talk-Show

Script to Screen examines the screenplay and its transition to the screen. It is hosted by the UCSB Pollock Theater Director, Matt Ryan, and co-produced by the Pollock Theater student staff.

Stars: Matt Ryan, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Dean Pitchford

28. Spécial Profit (1999 TV Movie)

26 min | Documentary

Documentary about the TV series "Profit"

Stars: David Greenwalt, John McNamara, Adrian Pasdar

29. ComicCon 2018 - The Magicians Panel (2018 Video)

50 min | Biography

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Stars: Hale Appleman, Summer Bishil, Felicia Day, Olivia Taylor Dudley

30. Greed Kills (2005 Video)

67 min | Documentary

Nearly a decade after premiere screening of series Profit (1996), its cast and producers share with us story about where idea for story came from, humble beginnings of finding TV station who would produce it and how it was to work on.

Director: Jay Marks | Stars: Lisa Blount, Stephen J. Cannell, David Greenwalt, John McNamara

Votes: 14

31. The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode: Double Switch (1987)

Unrated | 92 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

A teen, who is the exact double of a rock star, switches places with him so the rock star can spend some time with a "real family." Each has problems trying to adapt, so they decide to switch back again and appreciate their own families.

Director: David Greenwalt | Stars: George Newbern, Elisabeth Shue, Tom Bresnahan, Mark Bringelson

Votes: 204

32. CBS Afternoon Playhouse (1978–1983)
Episode: Revenge of the Nerd (1983)

60 min | Drama, Romance

Class brain Bertram Cummings is tired of being picked on at school. He decides to use his brainpower to exact revenge against his tormentors.

Director: Ken Kwapis | Stars: Manny Jacobs, Chris Barnes, Sara Inglis, Robert Weiler

Votes: 29

33. The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993–1994)
Episode: A.K.A. Kansas (1993)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Brisco poses as gunslinger Kansas Wily Stafford in order to get close to Dixie Cousin's ex-husband Doc McCoy, who has been hired by John Bly to steal the U.S. Army's top secret "super cannon".

Director: Rob Bowman | Stars: Bruce Campbell, Julius Carry, Christian Clemenson, Comet

Votes: 168

34. The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993–1994)
Episode: And Baby Makes Three (1994)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Brisco, Bowler, and Dixie protect a baby that was left with Dixie by Pete Hutter. They learn that the baby is Emperor and heir to all of China and that the Black Lotus gang and it's leader want the baby so they can rule China through him.

Director: Kevin Bright | Stars: Bruce Campbell, Julius Carry, Christian Clemenson, Comet

Votes: 136

35. The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993–1994)
Episode: Bad Luck Betty (1994)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Brisco, Bowler, and Whip track Socrates Poole to a strange little town after he is kidnapped on his birthday. Meanwhile, it appears that Socrates is being held by a man who he helped convict of murder, a man that he saw hang ten years ago.

Director: Joseph L. Scanlan | Stars: Bruce Campbell, Julius Carry, Christian Clemenson, Comet

Votes: 134

36. The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993–1994)
Episode: Bounty Hunters' Convention (1994)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Brisco, Lord Bowler, and Socrates Poole travel to an unpopulated island for a bounty hunters convention, but soon after they arrive they discover that someone is trying to systematically kill all of the attendees.

Director: Kim Manners | Stars: Bruce Campbell, Julius Carry, Christian Clemenson, Comet

Votes: 166

37. The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993–1994)
Episode: Brisco for the Defense (1993)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

An old friend who is on trial for murder insists that Brisco defends him as his lawyer even though he hasn't handled any kind of criminal case in over five years.

Director: Andy Tennant | Stars: Bruce Campbell, Julius Carry, Christian Clemenson, Comet

Votes: 182

38. The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993–1994)
Episode: Brisco in Jalisco (1993)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Socrates Poole is ordered by the robber barons to tag along with Brisco County Jr. to Mexico to retrieve a shipment of stolen guns-which is rumored to have been stolen by John Bly and his gang.

Director: James A. Contner | Stars: Bruce Campbell, Julius Carry, Christian Clemenson, Comet

Votes: 211

39. The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993–1994)
Episode: Brooklyn Dodgers (1994)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Two orphans from Brooklyn are on their way to San Francisco so they can inherit three million dollars, but there are those who want to prevent them from getting there on time-luckily Brisco and Lord Bowler are there to help out.

Director: Kim Manners | Stars: Bruce Campbell, Julius Carry, Christian Clemenson, Comet

Votes: 164

40. The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993–1994)
Episode: Bye Bly (1994)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

A naked beauty appears in Brisco's hotel room and explains to him that she is a time traveler from the future, and that her race created the orbs. She pleads to him that the future is in his hands, but he must stop John Bly that night.

Director: Kim Manners | Stars: Bruce Campbell, Julius Carry, Christian Clemenson, Comet

Votes: 174

41. The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993–1994)
Episode: Crystal Hawks (1993)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Every bounty hunter in the land is tracking Brisco after he is wrongly accused of murder. On the run, Brisco himself is hot on the trail of John Bly and enlists the help of Crystal Hawks, a... See full summary »

Director: Win Phelps | Stars: Bruce Campbell, Julius Carry, Christian Clemenson, Comet

Votes: 174

42. The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993–1994)
Episode: Deep in the Heart of Dixie (1993)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Dixie Cousins has in her possession a cylinder recording of an incriminating conversation between John Bly and a high ranking politician. Brisco must find her to see to it that the recording does not fall into the wrong hands.

Director: Joe Napolitano | Stars: Bruce Campbell, Julius Carry, Christian Clemenson, Comet

Votes: 185

43. The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993–1994)
Episode: Fountain of Youth (1994)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

The daughter of a professor who has extensive knowledge of the orb is behind a series of double crosses to ensure that her father can continue to make a fountain of youth elixir that she needs to maintain her youthful appearance.

Director: Michael Caffey | Stars: Bruce Campbell, Julius Carry, Christian Clemenson, Comet

Votes: 158

44. The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993–1994)
Episode: Hard Rock (1994)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Brisco, Lord Bowler, and a town sheriff that strangely enough acts and looks a lot like Elvis Presley help local store owners that are being victimized by a protection for money racket run by a man named Hondo.

Director: Joseph L. Scanlan | Stars: Bruce Campbell, Julius Carry, Christian Clemenson, Comet

Votes: 164

45. The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993–1994)
Episode: High Treason: Part 1 (1994)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

The calvary arrests Brisco County Jr. and Lord Bowler under the accusation of high treason. They are to be promptly court martialed and executed by firing squad. Can they prove their innocence before it's too late?

Director: Kim Manners | Stars: Bruce Campbell, Julius Carry, Christian Clemenson, Comet

Votes: 136

46. The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993–1994)
Episode: High Treason: Part 2 (1994)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

With the help of Prof. Albert Wickwire, Brisco County Jr. and Lord Bowler manage to fake their deaths and escape. Now on the run, they must prove that a rogue general is behind everything, before his deadly posse tracks them down.

Director: Joseph L. Scanlan | Stars: Bruce Campbell, Julius Carry, Christian Clemenson, Comet

Votes: 140

47. The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993–1994)
Episode: Mail Order Brides (1993)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Three mail order brides hire Brisco and Lord Bowler to find the Swill brothers after they stole their dowries from them. Meanwhile, Socrates Poole prepares for the arrival of a million dollar "royal" bull that is a gift from Spain.

Director: Michael Schultz | Stars: Bruce Campbell, Julius Carry, Christian Clemenson, Comet

Votes: 157

48. The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993–1994)
Episode: Ned Zed (1994)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Brisco County Jr. tracks down the notorious bank robber Ned Zed, who also happens to be a former member of John Bly's gang. Along the way he runs into Lord Bowler and an old flame and enlists their help in snaring Ned .

Director: Bryan Spicer | Stars: Bruce Campbell, Julius Carry, Christian Clemenson, Comet

Votes: 151

49. The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993–1994)
Episode: No Man's Land (1993)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Brisco sets his sights on apprehending the Swill brothers while Lord Bowler is hired to capture an armored vehicle. Their paths cross along the way and fireworks ensue.

Director: Kim Manners | Stars: Bruce Campbell, Julius Carry, Christian Clemenson, Comet

Votes: 234

50. The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993–1994)
Episode: Pirates! (1993)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Blackbeard LaCutte and his gang of pirates are stealing supplies from everyone in the territory, including medicine that is needed to save a young boys life. Brisco and Lord Bowler set out ... See full summary »

Director: Daniel Attias | Stars: Bruce Campbell, Julius Carry, Christian Clemenson, Comet

Votes: 189