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1. The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Mrs. Edna Garrett, housemother and dietitian at the Eastland School, teaches a group of girls in her charge how to solve those problems that every teenager has to face.
Stars: Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn, Nancy McKeon
Votes: 8,559
2. Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The misadventures of a wealthy Manhattan family who adopted the children of their late African American housekeeper from Harlem.
Stars: Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Conrad Bain, Dana Plato
Votes: 12,428
3. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A nouveau riche, African-American family who move into a luxury apartment building develop close, if occasionally fractious, relationships with other tenants.
Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover
Votes: 10,630
4. Silver Spoons (1982–1987)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Ricky Stratton is a spoiled rich kid who lives the life that many kids dream of, but he still suffers from the problems that many teens do.
Stars: Ricky Schroder, Erin Gray, Joel Higgins, Franklyn Seales
Votes: 4,985
5. 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: 2,524
6. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Nell agrees to look after the Kanisky's home, as a special favor to her dying friend, and takes on the role of housekeeper to widowed police chief Carl and a parental figure to his three teenage daughters, and eventually a foster son.
Stars: Nell Carter, Lara Jill Miller, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler
Votes: 3,691
7. An Evening at the Improv (1981–1996)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Classic showcase for stand up comedy.
Stars: Budd Friedman, Bobby Collins, Rick Overton, Franklyn Ajaye
Votes: 151
8. Leave It on the Floor (2011)
Not Rated | 105 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
Set in the ballroom world originally memorialized by the documentary Paris Is Burning, Leave It on the Floor is an original musical set in the scene in Los Angeles 2011.
Director: Sheldon Larry | Stars: Ephraim Sykes, Andre Myers, Phillip Evelyn, Barbie-Q
Votes: 459
9. Full Frontal Comedy (1996–1998)
Not Rated | Comedy
From deep within the comedy archives of the 90s, comes a show not for the easily offended - Full Frontal Comedy! Hosted by Dom Irerra and featuring a number of comedians who have gone on to have great careers!
Stars: Drew Carey, Kyle Gass, Pat Kilbane, Dom Irrera
Votes: 25
10. Comic Strip Live (1989–1994)
60 min | Comedy
Televised version of stand-up comedy acts, in front of a live 'comedy club' audience.
Stars: Fran Solomita, Kent Kasper, Mat Plendl, Stephanie Hodge
Votes: 25
11. Christopher Titus: Norman Rockwell Is Bleeding (2004 TV Special)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy
Comedian Christopher Titus debuts his one-man show, Norman Rockwell is Bleeding, at the Hudson Theater in Los Angeles, in 2004.
Director: Jack Kenny | Star: Christopher Titus
Votes: 778
12. Before They Were Kings: Vol. 1 (2004 Video)
72 min | Comedy
The greats of comedy, when they were young and struggling with their great early routines.
Stars: Kal Clarke, Happy Cole, Charles Cozart, Arsenio Hall
Votes: 48
13. Wonder Buffalo (2017)
19 min | Short, Adventure, Comedy
A coming of age story of a Thai American teen finding acceptance and empowerment cosplaying as her favorite superhero.
Director: Christine T. Berg | Stars: Vera Charoenying, Atif Hashwi, Katherine Kampko, Wansiri Kensil
Votes: 13
14. Redneck Comedy Roundup (2005 Video)
Not Rated | 72 min | Comedy
Stars: Blake Clark, Bill Engvall, John Fox, Jeff Foxworthy
Votes: 65
15. A Better Place Than This (2012)
24 min | Short, Crime, Drama
A lonely Singaporean death row guard tries to help a young Australian convicted of drug trafficking accept her fate despite a bizarre contradiction - he is her executioner. Inspired by the ... See full summary »
Director: Daniel Grove | Stars: Reza Sixo Safai, Tania Nolan, Alexandre Chen, Kamil Haque
Votes: 42
16. Comedy on the Road (1990– )
Comedy
Stars: Michael Orenstein, Diane Nichols, Jason Stuart, Chip Chinery
17. Girls' Night Out (1994 TV Movie)
60 min
Director: Douglas Wellman | Stars: Margot Black, Brett Butler, Poppy Champlin, Judy Cianciotto
18. Funny Ladies (1991)
46 min | Documentary
Profiles of Dale Messick (Brenda Starr), Cathy Guisewite (Cathy), Nicole Hollander (Sylvia), and Lynda Barry (Ernie Pook's Comeek) are preceded by a brief overview of early, often lesser-known female cartoonists.
Director: Pamela Briggs | Stars: Jean Stapleton, Lynda Barry, Cathy Guisewite, Nicole Hollander
20. Mark Lundholm: Showtime Stand-Up Comedy (2002 TV Special)
30 min | Documentary, Short, Comedy
Director: Keith Truesdell | Star: Mark Lundholm
21. Comedy from the Caribbean (1991– )
Comedy
Stars: A.J. Jamal, Drew Carey, Steve Harvey, John Mulrooney
22. The Contract (III) (2012)
8 min | Short, Drama
Two longtime friends entertain the idea of going into business together and in the process discover old wounds from days gone by.
Director: Rodney Allen Hooks | Stars: Marilyn Amaral, Lou Beatty Jr., Bobby Reed
23. Hew (2012)
11 min | Short, Drama
In a contemporary drama based on Camille Claude's life, an extremely gifted sculptor spends her youth in the shadows of a married man almost twice her age. However, after a turbulent and ... See full summary »
Director: Laurie Tsou | Stars: Joyce Liu, Brian Knudson, Emily Burton, Elizabeth Colwell
24.
Faerie Tale Theatre (1982–1987)
Episode:
Rumpelstiltskin
(1982)
TV-PG | 40 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Desperate to save her life, a miller's daughter makes a dangerous bargain with a strange character, after which she must find a way to get out of it.
Director: Emile Ardolino | Stars: Ned Beatty, Shelley Duvall, Hervé Villechaize, Jack Fletcher
Votes: 227
25.
Comedy on the Road (1990– )
Episode:
Episode #3.2
(1991)
Comedy
Stars: Chip Chinery, Jim Earl, Jaz Kaner, Ed Marques
26.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
A Case of Overexposure
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Arnold's campaign to be elected class president hits a low point when a picture that Kimberly took of him in the shower showing his bare behind is accidentally published in the newspaper.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 66
27.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
B.M.O.C.
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
While trying to impress an exclusive club, Willis distances himself from the family. When this happens, it breaks Arnold's heart.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 60
28.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
Big Brother
(1982)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Arnold, feeling sorry for a new boy at school who has no friends, asks Willis to serve as a big brother to him. When Willis begins spending all his time with his "new brother", Arnold feels neglected.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 71
29.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
Burial Ground
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
When it is learned that Drummond's upcoming construction project may be located on top of an ancient Indian burial ground, he faces protest from a Native American who threatens to go on a ... See full summary »
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 65
30.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
Crime Story: Part 1
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Arnold and Dudley, unsure how to deal with two schoolyard teenage bullies who demand their lunch money, decide to ditch school to avoid them.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 72
31.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
Crime Story: Part 2
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
After the schoolyard bullies put Willis in the hospital, Arnold considers wearing a wire to try and get evidence on them.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 69
32.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
Cyrano De Jackson
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Dudley, too shy to talk to Lisa, his love interest, turns to Arnold to help him woo her with poetry. However when the plan backfires, Arnold finds himself unable to get rid of Lisa, who is ... See full summary »
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 68
33.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
Dreams
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
After Drummond cancels a family fishing trip to go on a business flight to Canada, Arnold begins to have nightmares which prompts Drummond to contact a therapist.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 61
34.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
Have I Got a Girl for You
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Sophia fixes Drummond up with one of her friends whose simple lifestyle conflicts with Drummond's high class living.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 67
35.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
In the Swim
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
When Kimberly transfers to public school, she causes Willis embarrassment by insulting the class president and trying out for the boy's swim team. Drummond hires a new housekeeper with an impressive resume.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 74
36.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
Jilted
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
After Willis and Charlene have a fight, Arnold and Kimberly spot her at the movies with another guy. With Willis upset by this, Arnold comes up with a scheme to get them back together.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 61
37.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
Kathy
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
After being selected to play Abraham Lincoln in his school play, Arnold develops a case of stage fright. His confidence suffers even more after Kathy blows up at him when he tries to convince her to walk with her crutches.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 72
38.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
Lifesavers
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
After Willis saves Arnold from a falling piano, he gets annoyed by Arnold's tireless efforts to try and pay him back. So he come up with a plan to make Arnold look like a hero by staging a phony holdup at the garage he works at.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 62
39.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
Memories
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A cassette tape, containing a recording of Arnold and Willis' deceased mother, is discovered in a trunk that is returned to the boys. When Drummond innocently plays the tape, it triggers ... See full summary »
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 67
40.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
On Your Toes
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Arnold's sudden interest in ballet is hampered when Willis tells him that dancing will give him a 'sissy' label.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 63
41.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
Push Comes to Shove
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A run-in with the new landlord and his bullying son may cause Drummond and the family to be evicted.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 66
42.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
Santa's Helper
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A man dressed as Santa Claus breaks into the apartment and steals gifts.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 69
43.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
Shoot-Out at the O.K. Arcade
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
In his efforts to help Willis dethrone an arrogant video game champion at the local arcade, Arnold becomes hooked on video games.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 71
44.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
Short But Sweet
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Arnold's self-consciousness over his short stature once again rises to the surface when he realizes all of his friends have girlfriends, but not him. Drummond has to convince his son that ... See full summary »
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 68
45.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
Stress? What Stress?
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Willis, suffering from stress due to a hectic schedule, makes a false promise to Drummond that he will quit the school election, which stresses Arnold out when he finds out.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 64
46.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
Substitute Teacher
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Arnold and his classmates gets really upset when a substitute teacher, filling in for Miss Chung, really piles on the homework. When the teacher accidentally strikes Arnold, who is fooling ... See full summary »
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 72
47.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
The Car
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Willis realizes the reason Charlene decided to date another boy is because Willis doesn't have a car and the other boy does. This leads to a decision that has far-reaching consequences for ... See full summary »
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 64
48.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
The Music Man
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Willis forms a band with his friends but faces a tough decision when the band members favor Kimberly over Charlene as the lead singer.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 73
49.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
The Older Woman
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Willis obtains a fake ID and dons a fake mustache to get into a nightclub. While at the club, he gets a date with a much older woman and spots Mr. Drummond on date with a much younger woman.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 67
50.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
The Peacemaker
(1982)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Willis steps in to mediate a feud between rival gangs, which has been intensifying. When the effort fails, Willis finds out his personal safety is in danger, so he decides to buy a gun, a move that could really exacerbate matters.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 67