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1.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode:
Living Doll
(2007)
TV-PG | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The miniature killer is ready to strike again, and Sara will be the next victim. Will CSI stop her in time?
Director: Kenneth Fink | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads
Votes: 1,104
2. Jay Johnson: The Two & Only! (2014)
Not Rated | 114 min | Comedy
In this big screen adaptation of his Tony ® Award winning Broadway show, master storyteller and ventriloquist Jay Johnson redefines, re-imagines, and reintroduces you to the wonderful art of ventriloquism.
Director: Bryan W. Simon | Star: Jay Johnson
Votes: 32
3.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Amy Irving/Jay Johnson/Calvin Trillin
(1985)
TV-G | 90 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Johnny lists some new hybrid animals. Amy Irving (Great Performances: Heartbreak House (1985)) discusses how pregnancy and family trump acting; ventriloquist Jay Johnson performs; Calvin Trillin (book "With All Disrespect") suggests a campaign slogan.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Tommy Newsom, Amy Irving
Votes: 12
4. 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: 4,246
5.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #2.13
(1978)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Tim refuses to believe that Corinne's baby is his; Burt lies to Mary about his partner of that wayward night; Elaine escapes from her kidnappers, only to die in her husband's arms.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: John Byner, Diana Canova, Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon
Votes: 135
6.
Just Men! (1983)
Episode:
Episode #1.7
(1983)
Game-Show
Stars: Betty White, Dirk Benedict, Steve Day, Darrow Igus
Votes: 10
7. Soap (1977–1981)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The soap-operish antics of two families: the Campbells and the Tates.
Stars: Katherine Helmond, Rod Roddy, Richard Mulligan, Cathryn Damon
Votes: 8,296
8.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #2.14
(1979)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Burt tries to end his relationship with Sally; Eunice and Dutch have visitors at the farmhouse; Detective Donahue reports Chester's death, unaware that he's now a stranded hobo still suffering from amnesia.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Jimmy Baio, John Byner, Cathryn Damon, Robert Guillaume
Votes: 106
9. That '70s Show (1998–2006)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A comedy revolving around a group of teenage friends, their mishaps, and their coming of age, set in 1970s Wisconsin.
Stars: Topher Grace, Laura Prepon, Mila Kunis, Danny Masterson
Votes: 189,510
10. Harry Anderson's Sideshow (1987 TV Movie)
60 min
Harry Anderson hosts a 1-hour comedy/illusion/novelty act special featuring Diedre Hall, John Astin, Marsha Warfield, and various acts.
Director: Bruce Gowers | Stars: Harry Anderson, Deidre Hall, Incredible Acrobats of China, John Astin
Votes: 13
11.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #1.13
(1977)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
In the aftermath of Peter's murder, Chief of Police Tinkler goes over the facts with both the Tates and the Campbells.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Jimmy Baio, Diana Canova, Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon
Votes: 142
12.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #2.20
(1979)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Corinne visits Tim in his cave to convince him to make his peace with God by saving his possessed son; Danny's quest to find the kidnappers who murdered his wife result in Burt spotting a flying saucer that no one else sees.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Jimmy Baio, John Byner, Diana Canova, Billy Crystal
Votes: 98
13.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #3.14
(1980)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The Campbells receive a visit from Polly's family; Danny learns about Burt's illness and suggests that he leave his legacy by getting into the Guinness Book of World Records; Chester has ... See full summary »
Director: J.D. Lobue | Stars: Diana Canova, Cathryn Damon, Katherine Helmond, Jay Johnson
Votes: 87
14. Reno 911! (2003– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Crime
An irreverent look at what goes on behind the scenes in Reno, Nevada's Sheriff's Department.
Stars: Cedric Yarbrough, Thomas Lennon, Robert Ben Garant, Kerri Kenney
Votes: 23,041
15.
Empty Nest (1988–1995)
Episode:
Dr. Weston and Mr. Hyde
(1992)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama, Family
The full moon on Leap Day causes Harry to act most unusual when he throws out his back. Meanwhile, Brabara believes the full moon is causing Dreyfuss to be other than his usual self.
Director: Doug Smart | Stars: Richard Mulligan, Kristy McNichol, Dinah Manoff, David Leisure
Votes: 99
16.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #1.20
(1978)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Exhausted by Elaine's affections, Danny is stunned to learn that he must marry her or have his brains blown out; Jodie hides Bob in the refrigerator, only to learn that Chuck cannot carry on a conversation without another identity.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon, Katherine Helmond, Howard Hesseman
Votes: 155
17.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #2.11
(1978)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Detective Donohue is hired to find the missing Chester; Corinne, married for one month, finds out that she's five months pregnant; Jodie directs a TV commercial featuring Mr. Peppy Flake ... See full summary »
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Jimmy Baio, Rebecca Balding, John Byner, Diana Canova
Votes: 99
18.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #2.16
(1979)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The police catch up with Dutch; Tim decides to make his peace with God by going off to live in a cave; Jodie meets a suicidal girl who reveals that she too is gay (her father's secretary ... See full summary »
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Jimmy Baio, John Byner, Diana Canova, Billy Crystal
Votes: 97
19.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #2.21
(1979)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
No one believes Burt has seen a flying saucer; Benson worries that Billy is spending too much time with The Sunnies; jealous about their respective dates, Jodie and Alice compromise by dating each other.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Jimmy Baio, John Byner, Diana Canova, Billy Crystal
Votes: 97
20.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #3.2
(1979)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Mary exults about Burt's sudden resurgence in bed, unaware that he's an alien duplicate of her husband; since Wendy's mother abandoned her baby to run off with a cowboy, Jodie takes sole ... See full summary »
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Jimmy Baio, John Byner, Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon
Votes: 100
21.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #4.16
(1981)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A despondent Chester wants to kill himself, until he finds his new bride in bed with his son; the syndicate baits a trap for the unsuspecting Burt; El Puerco's enemies kidnap Jessica and put her in front of a firing squad.
Director: J.D. Lobue | Stars: Jimmy Baio, Roscoe Lee Browne, Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon
Votes: 93
22.
All-Star Family Feud Special (1978–1984)
Episode:
Barney Miller vs. Eight Is Enough; Welcome Back Kotter vs. Soap
(1978)
49 min | Game-Show
Director: Paul Alter | Stars: Richard Dawson, Hal Linden, Ron Carey, Ron Glass
Votes: 9
23.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #1.21
(1978)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Jessica's trial begins, with the prosecutor saying such nasty things about her that she threatens not to come back; Jodie meets Carol David, E. Ronald Mallu's assistant, who finds the 'suicidal homosexual' adorable.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Jimmy Baio, Rebecca Balding, Diana Canova, Billy Crystal
Votes: 150
24.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #1.25
(1978)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Tim and Corinne plan their wedding; Carol convinces Jodie that they should live together; and the jury returns a verdict in Jessica's trial.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Jimmy Baio, Rebecca Balding, Diana Canova, Billy Crystal
Votes: 150
25.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #2.12
(1978)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Danny negotiates with Elaine's kidnappers; Detective Donohue confesses his love for Jessica; and Jodie's marriage to Carol is called off by the absent bride.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Jimmy Baio, John Byner, Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon
Votes: 123
26.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #2.22
(1979)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Jessica drives The Devil out of her grandson but cannot choose between Chester and Detective Donahue; Danny is captured by his wife's kidnapper, whose girlfriend Millie takes a shine to him... See full summary »
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Jimmy Baio, John Byner, Diana Canova, Billy Crystal
Votes: 96
27.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #2.5
(1978)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Chester's doctor reveals how he was able to commit murder, requiring a delicate brain operation; Danny refuses to allow Elaine to eat or sleep because nothing is good enough for her; and ... See full summary »
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Jimmy Baio, Rebecca Balding, Diana Canova, Billy Crystal
Votes: 130
28.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #3.10
(1979)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Burt laments that Danny has fallen for a black widow; Jessica walks out on her cheating husband; Jodie gets a surprise visit from a social worker.
Director: J.D. Lobue | Stars: Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon, Katherine Helmond, Jay Johnson
Votes: 85
29.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #3.13
(1980)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Mary's joyful pregnancy is tempered by the fear that it might turn out to be the child of Alien Burt; after spending the night in bed with Leslie, Billy admits that he's finally found something better than television.
Director: J.D. Lobue | Stars: Jimmy Baio, Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon, Katherine Helmond
Votes: 87
30.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #3.19
(1980)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Danny and Polly find their new neighbors hostile; Billy tries to break up with a suddenly-suicidal Leslie; the Tates welcome new butler Saunders as Jessica collapses during a dinner party.
Director: J.D. Lobue | Stars: Jimmy Baio, Roscoe Lee Browne, Diana Canova, Billy Crystal
Votes: 83
31.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #3.3
(1979)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
After Billy is rescued from The Sunnies, Benson bids farewell to Jessica to work in the mansion of her cousin the Governor; Burt and Saul try to make their escape; Mary begins to suspect ... See full summary »
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Jimmy Baio, John Byner, Diana Canova, Billy Crystal
Votes: 95
32.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #3.7
(1979)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Billy spends his first evening in Leslie's apartment and meets her condescending first husband; the real Burt is beamed back to the ship right in front of Mary, who concludes that he really can make himself invisible.
Director: J.D. Lobue | Stars: Candice Azzara, Jimmy Baio, Diana Canova, Billy Crystal
Votes: 84
33.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #1.8
(1977)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Unable to kill his stepfather Burt, Danny must now hide out from the mob, telling his mother that he's been chosen to work undercover as a spy.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Jimmy Baio, Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon, Robert Guillaume
Votes: 139
34. Whew! (1979–1980)
TV-PG | 30 min | Game-Show
Try to win two games in order to get a chance to beat the Gauntlet of Villains for US$25,000 in cash.
Stars: Tom Kennedy, Rod Roddy, Mary Ann Mobley, Gary Collins
Votes: 60
35.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #1.11
(1977)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Barney Gerber reassures Burt and Mary that Jodie is doing fine, while Jessica confesses her affair with Peter to her husband Chester, who only feels amusement at her unfaithfulness.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Diana Canova, Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon, Katherine Helmond
Votes: 134
36.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #1.14
(1977)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
In the aftermath of Peter's murder, the Tates and Campbells take turns suspecting each other. Chief of Police Tinkler arrives to make a startling arrest.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Jimmy Baio, Diana Canova, Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon
Votes: 133
37.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #1.19
(1978)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
E. Ronald Mallu struggles to find good character witnesses for Jessica among her crazy family; Jessica's heartfelt pleas to Corinne are shot down by the bitter Ingrid Svenson, who convinces... See full summary »
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Diana Canova, Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon, Robert Guillaume
Votes: 123
38.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #1.22
(1978)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
While dining at a Japanese restaurant, Carol convinces Jodie to go away with her for a weekend; Jessica's trial continues, with the prosecutor announcing a surprise witness.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Jimmy Baio, Rebecca Balding, Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon
Votes: 122
39.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #1.7
(1977)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Chuck and Bob arrive from Hawaii, insulting everyone within earshot; Chester's secretary Claire reveals all to Jessica, who believes only that the poor girl is delusional about having an ... See full summary »
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Jimmy Baio, Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon, Robert Guillaume
Votes: 147
40.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #2.1
(1978)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Chester saves Jessica by confessing to Peter's murder, which lands him in a cell with convicted killer Dutch Leitner; Carol cannot bring herself to tell Jodie he's going to be a father.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Jimmy Baio, Rebecca Balding, Diana Canova, Billy Crystal
Votes: 140
41.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #2.10
(1978)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Dutch tells Jessica how he killed an extortionist in self defense; an amnesiac Chester has vanished; and Elaine's loving new relationship with her husband is interrupted when she gets kidnapped by two masked men.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Jimmy Baio, Diana Canova, Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon
Votes: 124
42.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #2.3
(1978)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Dutch and Eunice spend the night together; Tim's mother makes an unexpected appearance at his wedding to Corinne; Mary's problems just can't seem to top Jessica's.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Jimmy Baio, Diana Canova, Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon
Votes: 136
43.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #2.6
(1978)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Jodie tells Dennis about his impending marriage to Carol; Mary convinces Danny to try being nice to Elaine; no one is more surprised than the doctor to find that Chester survived the operation.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Jimmy Baio, Diana Canova, Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon
Votes: 127
44.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #3.11
(1979)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Chester begs Jessica for another chance; Jodie decides to move back home with his daughter Wendy; Leslie plans a surprise gift for Billy's 18th birthday.
Director: J.D. Lobue | Stars: Jimmy Baio, Diana Canova, Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon
Votes: 85
45.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #3.12
(1980)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Danny catches up with Polly; Chester and Jessica attend a counseling session with a minister; Burt's doctor reveals that Mary is pregnant--and that Burt's insomnia is caused by a fatal blood disease.
Director: J.D. Lobue | Stars: Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon, Katherine Helmond, Jay Johnson
Votes: 87
46.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #3.18
(1980)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Burt decides to run for sheriff; Jodie hires Jessica's attorney E. Ronald Mallu for his custody case; after meeting Jessica's crazy family, Dr. Posner believes he could open an office there.
Director: J.D. Lobue | Stars: Diana Canova, Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon, Katherine Helmond
Votes: 83
47.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #4.10
(1981)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
After Jessica announces that she's now officially divorced from Chester, he announces his engagement to Annie; Jodie and Maggie confirm their relationship; a bullet meant for Gwen hits Danny instead.
Director: J.D. Lobue | Stars: Jimmy Baio, Roscoe Lee Browne, Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon
Votes: 83
48.
That '70s Show (1998–2006)
Episode:
Vanstock
(1999)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
When the group goes to Vanstock, Kelso gets stuck in the middle when he invites Laurie along after Jackie said she wasn't going, but Jackie then changes her mind.
Director: David Trainer | Stars: Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson
Votes: 1,072
49.
Soap (1977–1981)
Episode:
Episode #2.15
(1979)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Sally reveals to Mary that she's the one who's been sleeping with Burt and that he's now cheating on them both; Jodie journeys to Texas to visit Carol and assure her that he has no intention of being a negligent father.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Jimmy Baio, Rebecca Balding, John Byner, Diana Canova
Votes: 96
50.
Reno 911! (2003– )
Episode:
Baghdad 911
(2008)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Crime
Officers of the new Iraqi police force comes to the Reno Sheriffs Department to be trained. The Iraqi officer begin to take advantage of the stupidity of the Reno sheriffs. Deputy Johnson ... See full summary »
Director: Thomas Lennon | Stars: Cedric Yarbrough, Niecy Nash, Robert Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon
Votes: 106