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1. Dallas (1978–1991)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
J.R. Ewing, a Texas oil baron, uses manipulation and blackmail to achieve his ambitions, both business and personal. He often comes into conflict with his brother Bobby, his arch-enemy Cliff Barnes and his long-suffering wife Sue Ellen.
Stars: Larry Hagman, Ken Kercheval, Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray
Votes: 16,608
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: 12,423
3. CHiPs (1977–1983)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The adventures of two California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers.
Stars: Erik Estrada, Larry Wilcox, Robert Pine, Paul Linke
Votes: 11,530
4. Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989–1993)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A teenage genius deals with the usual problems of growing up, on top of being a licensed physician in a difficult residency program.
Stars: Neil Patrick Harris, Max Casella, Belinda Montgomery, Lawrence Pressman
Votes: 9,765
5. Hart to Hart (1979–1984)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
The globe-trotting adventures of amateur detectives Jonathan and Jennifer Hart.
Stars: Robert Wagner, Stefanie Powers, Lionel Stander, Lee Wilkof
Votes: 8,812
6. Dynasty (1981–1989)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
The trials and tribulations of two feuding families, the Carringtons and the Colbys, both oil rich families in Denver, Colorado.
Stars: John Forsythe, Linda Evans, Joan Collins, Gordon Thomson
Votes: 8,479
7. Highway to Heaven (1984–1989)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy
A probationary angel, sent back to Earth, teams with an ex-cop to help people.
Stars: Michael Landon, Victor French, James Troesh, Margie Impert
Votes: 6,538
8. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
TV-PG | 46 min | Drama
The lives and work of the staff of a major Los Angeles law firm.
Stars: Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Alan Rachins, Michael Tucker
Votes: 6,481
9. Amazing Stories (1985–1987)
TV-PG | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Truly amazing, fantastical, funny, and odd, and sometimes scary, sad, and endearing stories are portrayed. Many famous actors, actresses, and directors made guest appearances.
Stars: Charles Durning, Douglas Seale, Sharon Spelman, Louis Giambalvo
Votes: 6,423
10. Punky Brewster (1984–1988)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Young Punky Brewster is abandoned with her dog, Brandon, in a supermarket. When she befriends Henry Warnimont, her new family life begins.
Stars: Soleil Moon Frye, George Gaynes, Cherie Johnson, Sandy
Votes: 6,110
11. Amen (1986–1991)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Rev. Rueben Gregory, finds dealing with the headstrong, opinionated, and unethical Deacon Ernest Frye--who works as a lawyer when not tending to church business--won't make his job easy.
Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Roz Ryan
Votes: 2,341
12. 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
13. The Jayne Mansfield Story (1980 TV Movie)
100 min | Biography, Drama
The gaudy rise and dizzy fall of the last great Hollywood blonde bombshell: Jayne Mansfield.
Director: Dick Lowry | Stars: Loni Anderson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ray Buktenica, Kathleen Lloyd
Votes: 975
14. Ryan's Hope (1975–1989)
TV-14 | 30 min | Drama, Romance
The trials and tribulations of The Ryans, an Irish-American family in New York City.
Stars: Helen Gallagher, Bernard Barrow, Nancy Addison, Michael Levin
Votes: 558
15.
Amazing Stories (1985–1987)
Episode:
Santa '85
(1985)
Not Rated | 25 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Kris Kringle's Christmas is rudely interrupted when he lands in the clink with a bunch of bogus Santas after tripping a home burglar alarm. The cynical sheriff doesn't believe his story, so... See full summary »
Director: Phil Joanou | Stars: Douglas Seale, Pat Hingle, Gabriel Damon, Marvin J. McIntyre
Votes: 419
16. You Are Not I (1981)
50 min | Drama
A young woman escapes from a mental hospital during the chaos of a nearby multiple-car accident. She is mistaken for a shock victim and is driven to her sister's house by a rescue volunteer. Then the real story begins...
Director: Sara Driver | Stars: Suzanne Fletcher, Evelyn Smith, Lucy Sante, Michael Abbruzzio
Votes: 394
17. LBJ: The Early Years (1987 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 155 min | Drama
This made-for-TV film chronicles the years 1934 through 1963, tracing the beginnings of Johnson's public career, chronicling his reputation for down-and-dirty politicking, and following his progress.
Director: Peter Werner | Stars: Randy Quaid, Patti LuPone, Morgan Brittany, Pat Hingle
Votes: 288
18.
Highway to Heaven (1984–1989)
Episode:
Keep Smiling
(1986)
Not Rated | 48 min | Drama, Fantasy
Jonathan is given one of the most emotional assignments he's ever had ... to help his own widow regain her love for life.
Director: Michael Landon | Stars: Michael Landon, Victor French, Richard McGonagle, Dorothy McGuire
Votes: 183
19.
Dallas (1978–1991)
Episode:
Mother of the Year
(1979)
TV-PG | 49 min | Drama, Romance
Sue Ellen's lack of interest in her baby causes tensions throughout the family. Jock scrambles for a way to stop drilling on Southfork. J.R.'s gamble with the Asian oil leases comes to an ... See full summary »
Director: Larry Hagman | Stars: Barbara Bel Geddes, Jim Davis, Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray
Votes: 161
20.
Dallas (1978–1991)
Episode:
Jenna's Return
(1980)
TV-PG | 49 min | Drama, Romance
When Pam continues to put a strain on her marriage to Bobby by going on a buyer's trip to Paris with Harrison Page, Bobby seeks comfort in the arms of Jenna Wade, who is back in town.
Director: Irving J. Moore | Stars: Barbara Bel Geddes, Jim Davis, Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray
Votes: 158
21.
Hart to Hart (1979–1984)
Episode:
Max in Love
(1979)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Max has met a lovely woman who seems to enjoy his company also -- but she's part of a theft ring that cleaned out the Harts.
Director: Leo Penn | Stars: Robert Wagner, Stefanie Powers, Lionel Stander, Madlyn Rhue
Votes: 149
22.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
Help Wanted: Kids
(1986)
Unrated | 100 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A couple moves to Arizona for a job only to discover the husband's boss wants his employees to have children, so the couple decides to rent some. Two neighborhood youngsters fit the bill, and soon the four start acting like a real family.
Director: David Greenwalt | Stars: Cindy Williams, Bill Hudson, Chad Allen, Hillary Wolf
Votes: 146
23. Emerald Point N.A.S. (1983–1984)
60 min | Drama
The lives and trials of the staff and civilian residents of a US naval base.
Stars: Dennis Weaver, Maud Adams, Andrew Stevens, Charles Frank
Votes: 116
24. 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
25. Temps (1999)
97 min | Comedy
TEMPS is a slice-of-life comedic film about the "other side of Generations X & Y"-- the non-Slackers (or people who work).
Director: Maria Burton | Stars: Gabrielle Burton, Robert Pemberton, Ursula Burton, Tim Bohn
Votes: 96
26.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
Count Your Blessings
(1981)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
When Arnold finds out that he will only grow to be 5 foot tall, he becomes very depressed. To make him feel better, Drummond introduces him to a friend's daughter who is very upbeat despite being confined to a wheelchair.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 86
27.
CHiPs (1977–1983)
Episode:
Things That Go Creep in the Night
(1983)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An investigation into an amnesiac's past is enlivened by spooky dealings at the home of an eccentric comic-book creator.
Director: Robert Pine | Stars: Erik Estrada, Tom Reilly, Robert Pine, Paul Linke
Votes: 85
28. Cast the First Stone (1989 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 89 min | Drama
Based on a true story. A young woman picked up a hitch-hiker in her car. The hitch-hiker raped the young woman and drowned her plea for help by raising the volume of her music box. The ... See full summary »
Director: John Korty | Stars: Jill Eikenberry, Richard Masur, Elizabeth Ruscio, Joe Spano
Votes: 84
29.
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
30.
Dynasty (1981–1989)
Episode:
The Verdict
(1984)
TV-PG | 47 min | Drama, Romance
On the witness stand Steven testifies he saw Alexis push Mark to his death. Jeff sees other women in an attempt to forget Fallon, but remains obsessed with his ex-wife. Dismissing her ... See full summary »
Director: Jerome Courtland | Stars: John Forsythe, Linda Evans, John James, Pamela Bellwood
Votes: 71
31.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
Hall Monitor
(1983)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Arnold, realizing that Kathy is struggling to fit in at public school, encourages her to become hall monitor. He quickly realizes that he has created a monster when she begins to take her job too literally.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 69
32.
Dynasty (1981–1989)
Episode:
The Trial
(1984)
TV-PG | 47 min | Drama, Romance
Blake visits Dominique at La Mirage to discuss her recent revelation. She tells Blake that her mother was a long-time mistress of his father and has evidence to prove it. At Alexis' trial, ... See full summary »
Director: Gwen Arner | Stars: John Forsythe, Linda Evans, John James, Pamela Bellwood
Votes: 69
33. Stranded (1986 TV Movie)
120 min | Comedy
Loni Anderson and Perry King are stranded on a desert island.
Director: Rod Daniel | Stars: Loni Anderson, Perry King, Elaine Stritch, Joel Brooks
Votes: 60
34. I'm a Big Girl Now (1980–1981)
30 min | Comedy
Benjamin Douglas is a dentist dealing with life after his wife runs away with his partner while his adult daughter Diana moves back in with him after her divorce.
Stars: Diana Canova, Danny Thomas, Rori King, Sheree North
Votes: 51
35.
L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode:
One Rat, One Ranger
(1989)
TV-PG | 48 min | Drama
Grace is prosecuting a man accused of sexually molesting his five-year-old daughter and has to put the young victim on the witness stand. Meanwhile, Markowitz begins his first litigation ... See full summary »
Director: Tom Moore | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry
Votes: 38
36.
Punky Brewster (1984–1988)
Episode:
Changes: Part 4
(1986)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Simon Chillings performs a Rorschach inkblot test on the fake Punky, and based upon the results, he places the real Punky with a wealthy family. However, she does not take to high society very well.
Director: Art Dielhenn | Stars: George Gaynes, Soleil Moon Frye, Susie Garrett, Cherie Johnson
Votes: 37
37.
Punky Brewster (1984–1988)
Episode:
Changes: Part 5
(1986)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Family
After a tearful reunion between Punky and Henry, the Buckworths plan to move to Europe. Henry, however, is working as hard as possible to rebuild his business and win Punky back.
Director: Art Dielhenn | Stars: George Gaynes, Soleil Moon Frye, Susie Garrett, Cherie Johnson
Votes: 37
38.
Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989–1993)
Episode:
Educating Janine
(1992)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama, Family
Janine drops out of college and causes an upheaval with her parents.
Director: Joan Darling | Stars: Neil Patrick Harris, Max Casella, Belinda Montgomery, Lawrence Pressman
Votes: 31
39.
Amen (1986–1991)
Episode:
Glen Garry Glen Thelma
(1987)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
Thelma may lose a big commission as a real-estate agent thanks to the Deacon.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery
Votes: 17
40.
Emerald Point N.A.S. (1983–1984)
Episode:
Friends and Lovers
(1984)
Drama
Tom discovers that David was a friend of Maggie's late husband Martin. Glenn's debts mount when he buys a new house for his growing family, unaware of Kay's secret about the baby. Celia ... See full summary »
Director: Larry Elikann | Stars: Dennis Weaver, Maud Adams, Andrew Stevens, Jill St. John
41.
Ryan's Hope (1975–1989)
Episode:
Episode #1.237
(1976)
TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance
Jack begins to get cold feet as his meeting with Martha grows more passionate. At Seneca's trial, Harriet Hill takes the witness stand and testifies that she and Seneca didn't have an ... See full summary »
Director: Lela Swift | Stars: Nancy Addison, Tovah Feldshuh, Carol Gustafson, Michael Levin
42.
Ryan's Hope (1975–1989)
Episode:
Episode #1.238
(1976)
TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance
Following her testimony, Harriet wants a word with Seneca. Jack fumbles around as Martha makes veiled comments about his reputation for honesty then leaves. A suspicious Mary asks Jack to ... See full summary »
Director: Lela Swift | Stars: Nancy Addison, Tovah Feldshuh, Carol Gustafson, David Hooks
43.
I'm a Big Girl Now (1980–1981)
Episode:
Walter Comes Home
(1980)
Comedy
Diana's brother Walter leaves his wife and announces that he's moving back home too.
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Diana Canova, Sheree North, Martin Short, Michael Durrell
44.
Oh Madeline (1983–1984)
Episode:
Mummy Dearest
(1983)
Comedy
Director: J.D. Lobue | Stars: Madeline Kahn, James Sloyan, Louis Giambalvo, Francine Tacker
45.
Oh Madeline (1983–1984)
Episode:
Monday Night Madeline
(1984)
Comedy
Director: J.D. Lobue | Stars: Madeline Kahn, James Sloyan, Louis Giambalvo, Jesse Welles