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1.
Insight (1960–1984)
Episode:
The System
(1972)
Drama
A hardworking blue-collar man cannot fathom the idea of his wife having a job.
Director: Ralph Senensky | Stars: Richard Jaeckel, Arlene Golonka, McLean Stevenson, Harvey Lembeck
Votes: 6
2.
The Scooby-Doo Show (1976–2021)
Episode:
To Switch A Witch
(1978)
Animation, Adventure, Family
Scooby and his owner have celebrated adventure on special.
Stars: Charlie Adler, Rene Auberjonois, Sara Ballantine, Jayne Barbera
Votes: 10
3.
Valerie (1986–1991)
Episode:
The Return of Uncle Skip
(1987)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
When Michael's old Air Force buddy comes to visit, he surprises everyone with his new wife, but Valerie is angered by his inconsiderate and boorish attitude toward her.
Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Valerie Harper, Jason Bateman, Dan Ponce, Jeremy Licht
Votes: 19
4. 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: 63,889
5. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
TV-14 | 105 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Skitch Henderson
Votes: 4,245
6.
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976–1977)
Episode:
Episode #1.100
(1976)
TV-PG | Comedy, Romance
Loretta and the bartender at the Capri Lounge don't have the answer Mary seeks. Later, Mary decides to visit Dennis to explain her feelings, and they share one beautiful moment together.
Director: Nessa Hyams | Stars: Louise Lasser, Greg Mullavey, Mary Kay Place, Graham Jarvis
Votes: 15
7. The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Widower Sheriff Andy Taylor, and his son Opie, live with Andy's Aunt Bee in Mayberry, North Carolina. With virtually no crimes to solve, most of Andy's time is spent philosophizing and calming down his cousin Deputy Barney Fife.
Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Frances Bavier
Votes: 17,037
8. All in the Family (1971–1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
A working class man constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day.
Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 18,690
9.
The Defenders (1961–1965)
Episode:
Judgment Eve
(1963)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
The trial of Frank Thorpe, a businessman accused of engaging a hit man to murder a competitor, has ended. Twelve jurors are sequestered to decide upon a verdict. Although they're instructed... See full summary »
Director: David Greene | Stars: E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Arch Johnson, Joe De Santis
Votes: 14
10.
Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996)
Episode:
Trial by Error
(1986)
TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
It's a bad day for the jurors when Jessica is the foreperson of the jury hearing the case of a man claiming self-defense in the death of an enraged husband.
Director: Seymour Robbie | Stars: Angela Lansbury, David Ackroyd, Tony Bill, Virginia Capers
Votes: 648
11.
Naked City (1958–1963)
Episode:
Robin Hood and Clarence Darrow, They Went Out with Bow and Arrow
(1963)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
After a string of liquor store robberies and murders, a liquor store owner plans for retribution when his store is robbed and his friend, the clerk, is killed.
Director: Stuart Rosenberg | Stars: Paul Burke, Horace McMahon, Harry Bellaver, Eddie Albert
Votes: 62
12. The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The lives and trials of a young single woman and her friends, both at work and at home.
Stars: Mary Tyler Moore, Edward Asner, Gavin MacLeod, Valerie Harper
Votes: 10,179
13. The Rockford Files (1974–1980)
TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The cases of an easy-going ex-convict turned private investigator.
Stars: James Garner, Noah Beery Jr., Joe Santos, Luis Delgado
Votes: 10,897
14. Get Smart (1965–1970)
TV-G | 25 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Maxwell Smart, a highly intellectual but bumbling spy working for the CONTROL agency, battles the evil forces of rival spy agency KAOS with the help of his competent partner Agent 99.
Stars: Don Adams, Barbara Feldon, Edward Platt, Robert Karvelas
Votes: 13,809
15. Naked City (1958–1963)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The cases of the N.Y.P.D.'s 65th Precinct.
Stars: Harry Bellaver, Horace McMahon, Paul Burke, Nancy Malone
Votes: 1,435
16. The Scooby-Doo Show (1976–2021)
30 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Join Scooby-Doo and the gang in their various adventures in this compilation series including episodes from the Scooby-Doo Where Are You.
Stars: Nicole Jaffe, Daws Butler, Joan Gerber, Julie McWhirter
Votes: 231
17. Jeremiah of Jacob's Neck (1976 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Keenan Wynn stars as Jeremiah, a wraith-like captain whose residency in a seaside cottage is disturbed when his home is purchased by the new police chief of Jacob's Neck.
Director: Ralph Senensky | Stars: Keenan Wynn, Ron Masak, Arlene Golonka, Brandon Cruz
Votes: 8
18.
The Streets of San Francisco (1972–1977)
Episode:
Dead Air
(1975)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The murder of a pregnant girl leads Stone and Keller to arrogant radio host Terry Vine, who has a large female fanbase. The dead girl claimed to be pregnant with Vine's baby, giving him a ... See full summary »
Director: Virgil W. Vogel | Stars: Karl Malden, Michael Douglas, Larry Hagman, Ina Balin
Votes: 95
19.
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976–1977)
Episode:
Episode #1.97
(1976)
TV-PG | Comedy, Romance
Tom and Cathy discover hard evidence in Dennis's apartment. Martha is appalled by her family's sins. Confronted with her indiscretion, Mary attempts to demonstrate a new image to her family.
Director: Nessa Hyams | Stars: Louise Lasser, Greg Mullavey, Mary Kay Place, Graham Jarvis
Votes: 15
20.
Car 54, Where Are You? (1961–1963)
Episode:
I've Been Here Before
(1963)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy
A criminal gang bases its heists on the plots of the television program "Crimebusters," which program is also one of Officer Toody's favorite shows.
Director: Stanley Prager | Stars: Joe E. Ross, Fred Gwynne, Beatrice Pons, Lawrence Fletcher
Votes: 67
21.
Car 54, Where Are You? (1961–1963)
Episode:
The White Elephant
(1963)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy
A gang buys the cursed eatery next to the bank to drill through the common wall into the vault -- but the boys of the 53rd stop by to see how they're doing, and help them establish a luncheonette instead.
Director: Stanley Prager | Stars: Joe E. Ross, Fred Gwynne, Al Lewis, Dort Clark
Votes: 68
22.
The F.B.I. (1965–1974)
Episode:
The Gopher
(1972)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A "gopher," angered by the treatment he has received from the head of a mob loan sharking operation in New York, takes a book containing key records. This happens just before a raid by the ... See full summary »
Director: Virgil W. Vogel | Stars: Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Philip Abbott, William Reynolds, Reni Santoni
Votes: 15
23.
Get Smart (1965–1970)
Episode:
The Little Black Book: Part 1
(1968)
TV-G | 25 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Thinking that a list of KAOS agents is Max's little black book, Max and his old Army buddy get dates with a couple of KAOS agents.
Director: James Komack | Stars: Don Adams, Barbara Feldon, Edward Platt, Don Rickles
Votes: 206
24.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
Old Man's Darling
(1968)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
After a wealthy old man ruins Ann's dress, he tries to make it up to her by sending her gifts.
Director: John Rich | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Lew Parker, Cecil Kellaway
Votes: 54
25. The Defenders (1961–1965)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
A father and son lawyer duo take a variety of cases that often deal with the important issues of the day.
Stars: E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Polly Rowles, Ossie Davis
Votes: 503
26. The United States Steel Hour (1953–1963)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
In this live drama series, over two hundred live plays, covering all aspects of society, were shown.
Stars: Richard Kiley, Betsy Palmer, Edward Andrews, Biff McGuire
Votes: 198
27. Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age (2021)
81 min | Documentary, History, Musical
"Broadway: Beyond The Golden Age" is the long awaited sequel to Rick McKay's "Broadway: The Golden Age." It tells the history of Broadway from 1959 and ending in 1983 as told by over 100 Broadway legends as interviewed by Mr. McKay..
Director: Rick McKay | Stars: Jason Alexander, Debbie Allen, Arthur Anderson, Lucie Arnaz
Votes: 110
28.
The Big Valley (1965–1969)
Episode:
Explosion!: Part 2
(1967)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
The forest fire continues to advance toward Stockton. With no one else able to help, Jarrod, Nick and Heath prepare to meet the fire with nitroglycerin.
Director: Virgil W. Vogel | Stars: Richard Long, Peter Breck, Lee Majors, Linda Evans
Votes: 91
29.
Get Smart (1965–1970)
Episode:
The Little Black Book: Part 2
(1968)
TV-G | 25 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Now knowing that Max is a spy, Max and his Army buddy go up against the KAOS agent know as the Maestro.
Director: James Komack | Stars: Don Adams, Barbara Feldon, Edward Platt, Don Rickles
Votes: 198
30.
In the Heat of the Night (1988–1995)
Episode:
Fool for Love
(1992)
TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a doctor's disabled wife discovers his affair with one of his patients, he takes matters into his own hands to correct the situation.
Director: Vincent McEveety | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Howard E. Rollins Jr., Alan Autry, Anne-Marie Johnson
Votes: 68
31.
Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996)
Episode:
The Return of Preston Giles
(1990)
TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Out on parole, Jessica's former publisher tries to woo her back into the fold.
Director: Walter Grauman | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Lois Chiles, George Coe, Arlene Golonka
Votes: 382
32.
Naked City (1958–1963)
Episode:
Dead on the Field of Honor
(1961)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A 35 year old man, raised by his cultured Southern grandmother to be a "man of honor", has not had fortune shine upon him. He becomes unbalanced and begins to use a dueling pistol to right ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Smight | Stars: Paul Burke, Horace McMahon, Harry Bellaver, Nancy Malone
Votes: 63
33.
The Rookies (1972–1976)
Episode:
The Commitment
(1972)
TV-PG | 51 min | Crime, Drama
Gillis is severly injured during an armed robbery. The doctors inform him that further surgery could leave him paralyzed leaving the police officer not knowing what to do.
Director: Michael Caffey | Stars: Georg Stanford Brown, Sam Melville, Michael Ontkean, Kate Jackson
Votes: 31
34.
The King of Queens (1998–2007)
Episode:
Inn Escapable
(2005)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
Doug and Carrie's weekend at a quaint bed and breakfast turns out to be less than desirable. Worse, they do not feel comfortable about leaving because they are the only people at the inn for the entire weekend.
Director: Rob Schiller | Stars: Kevin James, Leah Remini, Victor Williams, Patton Oswalt
Votes: 496
35. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976–1977)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
A small-town housewife struggles to cope with the increasingly bizarre and violent events unfolding around her.
Stars: Louise Lasser, Greg Mullavey, Mary Kay Place, Graham Jarvis
Votes: 1,456
36. The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
The classic prime time variety show most famous for its vaudeville acts and rock music performances.
Stars: Ed Sullivan, The Ray Bloch Orchestra, Ray Bloch, Johnny Wayne
Votes: 1,562
37. No Margin for Error (1978 TV Movie)
Crime, Drama
Two policemen are suspected of excessive violence and causing two deaths. The investigation brings to light, little by little, the whole truth.
Director: Virgil W. Vogel | Stars: James Farentino, Ron Masak, Glenn Ford, Elinor Donahue
Votes: 34
38.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Oh Say Can You See
(1973)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama
"Live like you were young" - that's the advice from Archie's old friend.
Directors: Bob LaHendro, John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 230
39.
Taxi (1978–1983)
Episode:
High School Reunion
(1978)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Louie, an outcast in high school, dreads the idea of his class reunion. Wanna-be actor Bobby Wheeler comes up with a scheme to help Louie get even with his peers.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conaway, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner
Votes: 264
40. The Bronx Zoo (1987–1988)
60 min | Drama
Elderly white principal of a Bronx high school that's in a rough black and Latino neighborhood tries to keep everyone's spirits up, despite having to deal with unmotivated teachers and disinterested students.
Stars: Edward Asner, David Wilson, Kathleen Beller, Nicholas Pryor
Votes: 118
41. Have a Periwinkle Day (1998)
Short
Alex's son dies in a car accident and comes back to tell her he's okay. Her doctor tells her she will never walk again. She has split ends. She and a friend from work are gaining weight. ... See full summary »
Director: Laurence Barbera | Stars: Crystal Shaw Martell, Arlene Golonka, Justin Lanning, Claudette Roche
Votes: 13
42.
Barnaby Jones (1973–1980)
Episode:
Bond of Fear
(1975)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Barnaby is hired by the attorney of a woman who is suspected of having something to do with her husbands death. But as the investigation progresses the clues point Barnaby in a different direction.
Director: Leslie H. Martinson | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Lee Meriwether, Sharon Acker, Roger Perry
Votes: 75
43.
Barnaby Jones (1973–1980)
Episode:
Sing a Song of Murder
(1973)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
"Rock star found with head smashed in empty pool" That headline would end the gravy train so his managers fake a kidnapping to salvage something, but they are unaware of a witness.
Director: Virgil W. Vogel | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Lee Meriwether, Jackie Coogan, Arlene Golonka
Votes: 130
44.
The Big Valley (1965–1969)
Episode:
Explosion!: Part 1
(1967)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
A forest fire is heading toward Stockton. The Barkley's and other wealthy landowners plan to hire a "firestopper".
Director: Virgil W. Vogel | Stars: Richard Long, Peter Breck, Lee Majors, Linda Evans
Votes: 90
45.
Fantasy Island (1977–1984)
Episode:
The Devil and Mandy Breem/Instant Millionaire
(1980)
TV-G | 60 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Mandy Breem sold her soul to the Devil to save her husband Phillip's life and now needs Roarke's help in saving her own; and Tattoo makes Fred Catlett a millionaire for the weekend, only to put the man's life in danger.
Director: Vince Edwards | Stars: Ricardo Montalban, Hervé Villechaize, Arlene Golonka, Arte Johnson
Votes: 77
46.
The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977)
Episode:
I Was a Single for WJM
(1974)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Mary must take over the research for WJM's feature story on a new singles bar when Murray's wife objects to his doing it.
Director: Mel Ferber | Stars: Mary Tyler Moore, Edward Asner, Gavin MacLeod, Ted Knight
Votes: 166
47.
Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode:
The Haunted
(1993)
TV-PG | 120 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A dissatisfied patient is suspected of murdering her plastic surgeon, but Ben thinks otherwise.
Director: Harvey S. Laidman | Stars: Andy Griffith, Brynn Thayer, Daniel Roebuck, John de Lancie
Votes: 107
48.
Mayberry R.F.D. (1968–1971)
Episode:
Millie, the Best-Dressed Woman
(1970)
30 min | Comedy, Family
Millie is voted "best dressed" woman in Mayberry, so she goes all out on a new wardrobe; only to discover in the end that her own style is best after all.
Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Ken Berry, Arlene Golonka, George Lindsey, Jack Dodson
Votes: 30
49.
Mayberry R.F.D. (1968–1971)
Episode:
The Bicycle Club
(1970)
30 min | Comedy, Family
Sam, Goober and Howard want to start a bike club but are afraid to include Emmett because of his age.
Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Ken Berry, George Lindsey, Arlene Golonka, Jack Dodson
Votes: 35
50.
Police Story (1973–1980)
Episode:
No Margin for Error
(1978)
100 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Three people are fatally shot by three different policemen, two beat cops and a detective. Deputy Chief Hayes must sort through the shooting team reports to find the truth of each situation, possibly at the risk of his own career.
Director: Virgil W. Vogel | Stars: James Farentino, Harry Guardino, Hari Rhodes, Ron Masak
Votes: 48