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1. Growing Pains (1985–1992)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The misadventures of a family with a home business father and a journalist mother.
Stars: Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns, Kirk Cameron, Jeremy Miller
Votes: 16,332
2. Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The misadventures of two single women in the 1950s and '60s.
Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander, Eddie Mekka
Votes: 8,802
3. 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: 8,526
4. Newhart (1982–1990)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of an author-turned-innkeeper and his friends in rural Vermont.
Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Tom Poston, Julia Duffy
Votes: 8,095
5. Simon & Simon (1981–1989)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Two brothers of disparate tastes and manners run a private detective agency.
Stars: Jameson Parker, Gerald McRaney, Mary Carver, Tim Reid
Votes: 6,104
6. Bosom Buddies (1980–1982)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Two young single ad men must disguise themselves as women to live in the one apartment they can afford.
Stars: Tom Hanks, Peter Scolari, Donna Dixon, Holland Taylor
Votes: 4,626
7. Webster (1983–1989)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The post-retirement season is suddenly disrupted for football player George Papadapolis and his wife Katherine when Webster, the orphaned son of a former teammate, moves in. Laughter, and life lessons, in every episode.
Stars: Emmanuel Lewis, Alex Karras, Susan Clark, Henry Polic II
Votes: 3,282
8. The Bad News Bears (1979–1980)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Sport
To dodge jail, pool cleaner Buttermaker coaches misfit Little League team the Bears. With principal Rappant's help, he earns their respect and even wins some games.
Stars: Jack Warden, J. Brennan Smith, Tricia Cast, Billy Jayne
Votes: 339
9. Jennifer Slept Here (1983–1984)
30 min | Comedy
The wealthy Elliot family has just moved into the home of late screen legend Jennifer Farrell. But Jennifer is still around - as a ghost that only their son Joey can see.
Stars: Ann Jillian, John P. Navin Jr., Brandon Maggart, Glenn Scarpelli
Votes: 177
10. House Calls (1979–1982)
30 min | Comedy
Having a workplace romance presents challenges, as a surgeon and admin learn. Despite their differences, the two can't help but be drawn together.
Stars: Wayne Rogers, Ray Buktenica, David Wayne, Lynn Redgrave
Votes: 145
11. Oh Madeline (1983–1984)
30 min | Comedy
Madeline Wayne craves excitement in her mundane life leading her to try every fad, dragging her friend Doris along. Her husband Charlie, a romance novelist, watches things unfold with his buddy Robert, Doris's ex.
Stars: Madeline Kahn, James Sloyan, Louis Giambalvo, Jesse Welles
Votes: 113
12.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
Come Back to the Truck Stop, Natalie Green, Natalie Green
(1985)
TV-PG | Comedy, Family
Natalie is in a truck stop diner in Pennsylvania where she writes a story, relating the characters in it to the people in her own life.
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 90
13.
Growing Pains (1985–1992)
Episode:
A Christmas Story
(1985)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family
While the Seaver family prepares for Christmas, one of Jason's patients contemplates suicide by jumping down the Seaver chimney.
Director: John Tracy | Stars: Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns, Kirk Cameron, Tracey Gold
Votes: 89
14.
Growing Pains (1985–1992)
Episode:
Dirt Bike
(1985)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family
Ben sells his dreams to his sister Carol for a school research project. Mike disobeys his parents and rides a dirt bike, but gets injured in an accident.
Director: John Tracy | Stars: Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns, Kirk Cameron, Tracey Gold
Votes: 88
15.
Growing Pains (1985–1992)
Episode:
First Blood
(1986)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family
After a fistfight with Ben's hockey coach, Jason is left with the task of explaining that fighting is not the way to get the job done, while Maggie endures the hardship of teaching Mike ballroom dancing.
Director: John Tracy | Stars: Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns, Kirk Cameron, Tracey Gold
Votes: 87
16. Gung Ho (1986–1987)
30 min | Comedy
In a Japanese-owned American car factory, the Japanese management and American workers attempt to work together.
Stars: Gedde Watanabe, Scott Bakula, Patti Yasutake, Stephen Lee
Votes: 82
17.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
Doo-Wah
(1985)
TV-PG | Comedy, Family
The girls go to an audition to perform as backup singers for El DeBarge.
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 81
18.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Some Enchanted Earring
(1981)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Frank visits Laverne, his late wife's earrings in hand. She thinks they'll be hers, but it'll be Edna his second wife. Borrowing them for a 'car date', she later finds one missing and enlists Shirley's help to save the precious heirloom.
Director: Tom Trbovich | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Phil Foster, Leslie Easterbrook
Votes: 81
19.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
3, 2, 1
(1985)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Jo handcuffs herself to Blair, who has to anchor the Langley TV station's newscast.
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 79
20.
Growing Pains (1985–1992)
Episode:
The Love Song of M. Aaron Seaver
(1986)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family
The Seavers are depending on Mike for the annual bowling tournament against the Koosman Family, but are let down when Mike "Romeo" Seaver finds his "Juliet".
Director: John Tracy | Stars: Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns, Kirk Cameron, Tracey Gold
Votes: 79
21.
Growing Pains (1985–1992)
Episode:
Slice of Life II
(1986)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family
Jason is ecstatic over the news that wife Maggie may be having another baby. Ben is pleased that brother Mike is his slave for the weekend and Carol is enchanted with Richie's romanticism.
Director: John Tracy | Stars: Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns, Kirk Cameron, Tracey Gold
Votes: 78
22.
Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode:
Child in Charge
(1990)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Stephanie's parents buy Baby Stephanie WPIV making her the new owner of the local television station.
Director: Dick Martin | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy
Votes: 77
23.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
Christmas Baby
(1985)
TV-PG | Comedy, Family
Blair's mother goes into labor on Christmas Eve.
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 74
24. Busting Loose (1977)
30 min | Comedy
Following his graduation from engineering school, 24-year-old slacker Lenny Markowitz moves into his own rundown apartment (his first time away from home), and next door to a gorgeous older redhead (Melody).
Stars: Adam Arkin, Paul Sylvan, Danny Goldman, Greg Antonacci
Votes: 70
25.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
Grand Opening
(1985)
TV-PG | Comedy, Family
Mrs. Garrett and the girls open a novelty shop called "Over Our Heads."
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 68
26.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
Teacher, Teacher
(1985)
TV-PG | Comedy, Family
Jo works as a substitute teacher at an elementary school.
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 68
27.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
Into the Frying Pan
(1985)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
Mrs. Garrett and the girls decide to rebuild their store into an update version of a 1950s malt shop. Mrs. Garrett hires a good-looking young carpenter, named George Burnett, to help out, ... See full summary »
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 63
28.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
The Lady Who Came to Dinner
(1986)
TV-PG | Comedy, Family
An elderly song-and-dance woman hired for Blair's birthday party stays with the girls.
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 62
29.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
The Reunion
(1986)
TV-PG | Comedy, Family
George asks Blair to be his date for his high school reunion, so he can show off a blonde beauty to make his old crush jealous. At the last minute, she can't go and Jo fills in.
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 62
30. On Our Own (1977–1978)
30 min | Comedy
A short-lived sitcom centering on Julia Peters and Maria Teresa Bonino, two career women living in New York City. The two work for the Bedford Advertising Agency and episodes revolve around their personal lives and their work lives.
Stars: Bess Armstrong, Lynnie Greene, John Christopher Jones, Dixie Carter
Votes: 61
31.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
Men for All Seasons
(1985)
TV-PG | Comedy, Family
The store gets into hot water with Langley officials for carrying a beefcake calendar featuring the men's swimming team.
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 61
32.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
Stake-Out Blues
(1986)
TV-PG | Comedy, Family
The girls agree to let police use the store for a stakeout, while trying to hide it from Mrs. Garret.
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 61
33.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
Tootie Drives
(1985)
TV-PG | Comedy, Family
Mrs. Garrett tutors Tootie for a driving test.
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 61
34.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
We Get Letters
(1985)
TV-PG | Comedy, Family
An old friend of Mrs. Garrett's comes for a visit and accuses her of having an affair with her deceased husband after finding 15 years worth of letters they exchanged.
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 60
35.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
Concentration
(1986)
TV-PG | Comedy, Family
Blair gets stuck in an elevator with her baby sister and an elevator operator on the way to accept an award.
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 59
36.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
Ballroom Dance
(1985)
TV-PG | Comedy, Family
Jo,hesitantly,takes up ballroom dancing. Discovering,to her surprise,that she likes it more than she thought she would but seemingly shrugging it off when her friends ask about her interest in it. Quote: "I'm just doing it for exercise".
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 58
37.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
Out of the Fire...
(1985)
TV-PG | Comedy, Family
Mrs. Garrett and the girls return home from summer vacation to find that their home and business have been destroyed by a fire.
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 57
38.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
A New Life
(1985)
TV-PG | Comedy, Family
Monica reveals to Blair that she is pregnant by her soon-to-be-ex-husband.
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 56
39.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
Atlantic City
(1986)
TV-PG | Comedy, Family
The girls' trip to Atlantic City reunites Jo with Flyman, the aspiring singer she met in Florida.
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 56
40.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
Born Too Late
(1985)
TV-PG | Comedy, Family
Tootie helps Andy prepare for an audition for a play.
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 56
41.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
The Candidate
(1986)
TV-PG | Comedy, Family
Natalie runs for mayor to stop a tacky amusement park from being built. Blair, however, is campaigning for her opponent.
Director: Valentine Mayer | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 54
42.
Simon & Simon (1981–1989)
Episode:
What Goes Around Comes Around
(1984)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The detective brothers are employed by race car driver Dwayne Bellwood after his car is sabotaged several times. Rick and AJ first focus on his mechanic but learn they are actually up against a murderous gambling syndicate.
Director: Dennis Donnelly | Stars: Jameson Parker, Gerald McRaney, Mary Carver, Tim Reid
Votes: 53
43.
Bosom Buddies (1980–1982)
Episode:
How Great Thou Art
(1981)
TV-PG | Comedy
Kip's artwork inspires Henry to have it displayed in a special showing inside a local art gallery as an original birthday present for him. Some attending patrons though , are not impressed with it.
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Tom Hanks, Peter Scolari, Donna Dixon, Holland Taylor
Votes: 52
44. Nothing Is Easy (1986–1987)
30 min | Comedy
A couple adopts a daughter, then conceives their son. When the social worker appears, they think she wants to take back the girl, but she tells them about other children who need them to be their adoptive parents.
Stars: Dee Wallace, Ke Huy Quan, Scott Grimes, Katie O'Neill
Votes: 51
45.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
The Agent
(1986)
TV-PG | Comedy, Family
Tootie serves as an agent to an aspiring comedian trying to get a TV gig.
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 50
46.
Bosom Buddies (1980–1982)
Episode:
Gotta Dance
(1981)
TV-PG | Comedy
Sonny decides to go home to Michigan, so Kip entices her to stay by getting her a starring role in a TV commercial.
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Tom Hanks, Peter Scolari, Donna Dixon, Holland Taylor
Votes: 49
47.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
Big Time Charlie
(1986)
TV-PG | Comedy, Family
Jo's father, Charlie Polniaczek, believes that has made a fortune in citrus futures. Meanwhile, Natalie returns from a trip to Miami and has brought back the wrong suitcase.
Director: Steven Robman | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 49
48. Brothers and Sisters (1979)
30 min | Comedy
The madcap adventures of a misfit fraternity at the fictional Larry Crandall College.
Stars: Chris Lemmon, Randy Brooks, Jon Cutler, Amy Johnston
Votes: 39
49. Star of the Family (1982)
30 min | Comedy
Fire Captain Buddy Krebs' 16-year-old daughter Jennie Lee begins getting show-business offers because of her singing talents in the country/pop genre. This scares Buddy because he does not ... See full summary »
Stars: Brian Dennehy, Katherine Saltzberg, Michael Dudikoff, George DelHoyo
Votes: 37
50.
The Bad News Bears (1979–1980)
Episode:
Men Will Be Boys
(1979)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Sport
Tanner's attack kite is causing havoc. Amanda takes him down forcing him to Give. The other girls start bullying the boys. It's war. A battle of the sexes.
Director: William Asher | Stars: Jack Warden, J. Brennan Smith, Tricia Cast, Billy Jayne
Votes: 20