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1.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Critical Condition
(1981)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Sid insists on undergoing an operation that could cure him of his paralysis but also possibly kill him.
Director: Nicholas Sgarro | Stars: James Houghton, Kim Lankford, Michele Lee, Constance McCashin
Votes: 32
2.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Celebration
(1983)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Laura throws Richard out after he confronts Ciji and physically attacks her. Ciji tells Val that she has caused Gary to drink again and they fight. After Ciji doesn't show up to perform at the restaurant, her dead body washes ashore.
Director: Bill Duke | Stars: Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, James Houghton, Kim Lankford
Votes: 29
3. The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst (2015–2024)
TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Filmmaker Andrew Jarecki examines the complicated life of reclusive real estate icon Robert Durst, the key suspect in a series of unsolved crimes.
Stars: Robert Durst, Andrew Jarecki, Dick DeGuerin, Charles Bagli
Votes: 51,918
4.
Paradise (1988–1990)
Episode:
A Bullet Through the Heart
(1991)
60 min | Western
A drifter threatens saloon keeper Noah, who turns up dead. The town is convinced the drifter is guilty, but saloon worker Becky says he was with her. Then Becky turns up dead. The town ... See full summary »
Stars: Lee Horsley, Sigrid Thornton, Jenny Beck, Matthew Newmark
Votes: 10
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: 4,246
6.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Willing Victims
(1983)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
While Abby plots to have him institutionalized, Val makes one last ditch effort to get through to Gary; Laura interprets Richard's disappearance as an admission of guilt; and the Wards prepare to leave Knots Landing.
Director: David Jacobs | Stars: Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, James Houghton, Kim Lankford
Votes: 26
7.
Power, Privilege & Justice (2002– )
Episode:
Billionaire on the Run
(2009)
TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Crime
Robert Durst goes on trial for the murder and dismemberment of Morris Black, and suspicions arise about his possible involvement in the deaths of his wife, Kathleen McCormack, and his friend, Susan Berman.
Directors: David Cargill, Scott Corburn, Brian Coughlin, Scott A. Friedland, Patrick Taulère | Stars: Dominick Dunne, Len Cariou, Bobbi Bacha, Joe Becerra
Votes: 8
8.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Aftermath
(1981)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Now facing life as a widowed mother of three, Karen tries to move herself and her children along with their lives.
Director: Kim Friedman | Stars: James Houghton, Kim Lankford, Michele Lee, Constance McCashin
Votes: 25
9.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
China Dolls
(1982)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Abby and Gary continue their affair until Gary's guilt forces him to end it. However, Val is already suspicious and confronts Abby. Laura considers reconciling with Richard.
Director: Joseph B. Wallenstein | Stars: James Houghton, Kim Lankford, Michele Lee, Constance McCashin
Votes: 22
10.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
The Vigil
(1981)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Sid survives the car crash but goes into a coma. Gary is apologetic to Karen but she won't listen.
Director: Jeff Bleckner | Stars: James Houghton, Kim Lankford, Michele Lee, Constance McCashin
Votes: 25
11.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Living Dangerously
(1982)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Laura moves back in with Richard after finding his suicide note. Karen and Lilimae spot Gary and Abby together. Karen later catches them in the act and confronts them but then Val walks in on them and leaves Gary.
Director: Lorraine Senna | Stars: James Houghton, Kim Lankford, Michele Lee, Constance McCashin
Votes: 22
12.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
The Burden of Proof
(1983)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
While Gary is being held in jail for the murder of Ciji, it's Valene that confesses to killing her. Lilimae tells Chip that she's had enough of his lies and kicks him out of the house. Richard walks out on his family.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, James Houghton, Kim Lankford
Votes: 27
13. Dead of Winter: The Donner Party (2015 TV Movie)
84 min | Documentary, History
What starts as a call to the West quickly turns to a deadly journey for three families and their compatriots on a quest for the American Dream. Trapped in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, they ... See full summary »
Director: Doug Glover | Stars: Darrin Miller, Elizabeth Austin, Libby Baker, Jon Bloch
Votes: 83
14.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
The Best Kept Secret
(1982)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Laura discovers Richard took money from Abby. Abby is jealous of Gary and Ciji spending the day together. Diana discovers Mack with another woman and she tells Karen. Mack confesses his love to Karen but she doesn't reciprocate.
Director: Lorraine Senna | Stars: Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, James Houghton, Kim Lankford
Votes: 22
15.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
The Fatal Blow
(1983)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Gary starts to sober up while in jail but Abby refuses to bail him out. Val admits to having a fight with Ciji before she was murdered.
Director: Larry Elikann | Stars: Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, James Houghton, Kim Lankford
Votes: 25
16. Power, Privilege & Justice (2002– )
Documentary, Crime
Crimes relating to the wealthy and privileged members of society.
Stars: Dominick Dunne, Len Cariou, J.H. Kurtz, Linda Deutsch
Votes: 200
17.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
A New Family
(1983)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Mack moves into Karen's home, which results in mixed feeling within the family. Gary begins to drink again because of Abby's scheming. Richard tells Laura he dislikes her spending so much ... See full summary »
Director: Bill Duke | Stars: Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, James Houghton, Kim Lankford
Votes: 22
18.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
The Morning After
(1983)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Gary wakes up in Ciji's bed. Abby threatens Ciji to stay away from Gary. Ciji confides in Laura about everyone hating her as she hasn't done anything wrong. Richard accuses Laura of having ... See full summary »
Director: Jeff Bleckner | Stars: Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, James Houghton, Kim Lankford
Votes: 24
19.
The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst (2015–2024)
Episode:
The Gangster's Daughter
(2015)
TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
A tip leads a district attorney to re-open the investigation into the disappearance of Kathie Durst.
Director: Andrew Jarecki | Stars: Joe Becerra, Gilberte Najamy, Eleanor Schwank, Jim McCormack
Votes: 1,026
20. Cheers (1982–1993)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
The regulars of the Boston bar "Cheers" share their experiences and lives with each other while drinking or working at the bar where everybody knows your name.
Stars: Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, George Wendt
Votes: 62,162
21. Paradise (1988–1990)
60 min | Western
In 1890 in the town of Paradise, a professional gunfighter is forced to take custody of his sister's four children and retire to a farm and a quiet life. Nevertheless, he is often called upon by residents to defend them from lawlessness.
Stars: Lee Horsley, Jenny Beck, Matthew Newmark, Brian Lando
Votes: 551
22.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
A Brand New Day
(1982)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Karen meets Marion Patrick "Mack" MacKenzie after barging into the Federal Prosecutor's office, where he is handling Sid's case. Gary tries to talk to Val following their split and Abby ... See full summary »
Director: Nicholas Sgarro | Stars: Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, James Houghton, Kim Lankford
Votes: 23
23.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Hitchhike: Part 1
(1980)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Sid is accused of rape by a hitchhiker. Meanwhile, his younger sister Abby Cunningham arrives in Knots Landing.
Director: Edward Parone | Stars: James Houghton, Kim Lankford, Michele Lee, Constance McCashin
Votes: 35
24.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Hitchhike: Part 2
(1980)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Sid fires Richard as his attorney and Karen helps clear his name. Abby decides to stay in Knots Landing and moves into a house on Seaview Circle.
Director: Edward Parone | Stars: James Houghton, Kim Lankford, Michele Lee, Constance McCashin
Votes: 34
25.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
New Beginnings
(1982)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Following the reading of Jock's will, Abby surprises Gary. Meanwhile, Val comes to Dallas to promote her book and Chip talks Lilimae into letting him stay with her.
Director: Lorraine Senna | Stars: Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, James Houghton, Kim Lankford
Votes: 22
26.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Squeezeplay
(1981)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Abby's ex-husband Jeff kidnaps their children Olivia and Brian. The Orchid Cab Co. come back to haunt Gary and Sid when the cut the brakes on Sid's car, which goes over a cliff.
Director: Joseph B. Wallenstein | Stars: James Houghton, Kim Lankford, Michele Lee, Constance McCashin
Votes: 32
27.
Happy Days (1974–1984)
Episode:
A Shot in the Dark
(1977)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Richie Cunningham basks in glory after winning his high school basketball game with a lucky shot in the final seconds of a nail-biter until a rival team and their femme fatale kidnap him to keep him off the court.
Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Marion Ross, Anson Williams
Votes: 123
28.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Abby's Choice
(1982)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Abby initially refuses to donate her kidney to Diana until she is talked around. Chip tells Diana he loves her and presents her with a necklace, which was originally for Ciji. Laura and Ciji become friends.
Director: Joseph B. Wallenstein | Stars: Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, James Houghton, Kim Lankford
Votes: 21
29.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Catharsis
(1982)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Gary must go to Dallas for the reading of his father's will and asks Val to accompany him, but she refuses. Abby wants to go with him but he doesn't ask her, and she is furious with him ... See full summary »
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, James Houghton, Kim Lankford
Votes: 20
30.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Daniel
(1982)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
J.R. comes back to Knots Landing following a deal with Abby. In the meantime, Mack and Joe talk Karen out of going after the people who murdered Sid and Laura prepares to give birth.
Director: Joseph B. Wallenstein | Stars: Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, James Houghton, Kim Lankford
Votes: 23
31.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Encounters
(1982)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Gary wants to get back with Val and even Lilimae tries to help. He also becomes entranced by a beautiful singer called Ciji. Mack continues to help Karen and Ginger becomes jealous of Ciji and Kenny's working relationship.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, James Houghton, Kim Lankford
Votes: 22
32.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
The Loss of Innocence
(1983)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Ciji's body is discovered and a murder case begins with many people as suspects. Later, Gary is charged with her murder.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, James Houghton, Kim Lankford
Votes: 28
33.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Pilot
(1979)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Gary and Valene Ewing move to the cul-de-sac. Sid's daughter from his first marriage is visiting and brings a lot of emotional baggage.
Director: Peter Levin | Stars: James Houghton, Kim Lankford, Michele Lee, Constance McCashin
Votes: 71
34.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Power Play
(1982)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Gary and Abby invest in a company which make methanol cars. Gary mortgages the house behind Val's back. While in Mexico, Gary and Abby have their first kiss, while Val is left home upset by the recent revelations.
Director: Bill Duke | Stars: James Houghton, Kim Lankford, Michele Lee, Constance McCashin
Votes: 22
35.
In the Heat of the Night (1988–1995)
Episode:
Liar's Poker
(1991)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A man hosting his annual high stakes poker game is murdered.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Howard E. Rollins Jr., Alan Autry, Anne-Marie Johnson
Votes: 63
36.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Acts of Love
(1982)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
While a distraught Valene is stranded in a roadhouse overnight, Gary and Abby take advantage of her absence by sleeping together for the first time. Karen tries to convince Laura to visit Richard in the psychiatric institution.
Director: Harvey S. Laidman | Stars: James Houghton, Kim Lankford, Michele Lee, Constance McCashin
Votes: 21
37.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
And Teddy Makes Three
(1983)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Kenny and Gary almost have a fight over Abby's deals. Mack proposes to Karen and she accepts.
Director: Kim Friedman | Stars: Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, James Houghton, Kim Lankford
Votes: 22
38.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Emergency
(1982)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Diana needs a kidney transplant but the family aren't compatible matches so Karen asks Abby to be tested. Karen lets Mack comfort her during the ordeal. Ginger writes a song and shows it to... See full summary »
Director: Larry Elikann | Stars: Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, James Houghton, Kim Lankford
Votes: 21
39.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Exposé
(1982)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Val's book about the Ewings is published but Gary is angry because it is about his family's scandals. Gary and Abby become closer.
Director: Harvey S. Laidman | Stars: James Houghton, Kim Lankford, Michele Lee, Constance McCashin
Votes: 21
40.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Letting Go
(1982)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Abby, Gary and Val go to Sacramento to meet a senator about making methanol legal or their business will fail. Abby sleeps with the senator to get the bill passed. Karen comes to terms with Sid's death.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: James Houghton, Kim Lankford, Michele Lee, Constance McCashin
Votes: 23
41.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Man in the Middle
(1982)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Abby and Gary move to a beach house together. Val becomes suspicious of Chip. Chip tells Ciji that he is dating Diana, which is helping her career.
Director: Lorraine Senna | Stars: Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, James Houghton, Kim Lankford
Votes: 19
42.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
To Have and to Hold
(1983)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
A tabloid newspaper prints Val's new manuscript about her break-up with Gary. Chip lies to Lilimae about Gary cheating on Abby with Ciji and Val overhears. Karen and Mack get married in Las Vegas.
Director: Ernest Pintoff | Stars: Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, James Houghton, Kim Lankford
Votes: 24
43.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Investments
(1982)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Abby's mad when Gary and Kenny decide to go into business together to produce a record for Ciji, and then promises money to Richard. She tells Gary if they don't have a partnership she will... See full summary »
Director: Nicholas Sgarro | Stars: Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, James Houghton, Kim Lankford
Votes: 19
44. 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
45.
Diagnosis Murder (1993–2001)
Episode:
A Mime Is a Terrible Thing to Waste
(1997)
TV-PG | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In this comedy, Rachel York stars as an attractive in-your-face polymath who finds a murdered mime in her bed.
Director: Christopher Hibler | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Victoria Rowell, Charlie Schlatter, Barry Van Dyke
Votes: 123
46.
Hunter (1984–1991)
Episode:
The Cradle Will Rock
(1987)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
McCall goes undercover as a danceclub singer to solve a murder.
Director: Kim Manners | Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Charles Hallahan, Chaka Khan
Votes: 103
47.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Best Intentions
(1982)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Val writes a journal about the Ewings of Dallas for an assignment. Without her knowledge, Abby shows it to Karen's brother Joe, who believes that it is good enough to be published. Laura leaves Richard.
Director: Randa Haines | Stars: James Houghton, Kim Lankford, Michele Lee, Constance McCashin
Votes: 20
48.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Bottom of the Bottle: Part 2
(1980)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
The lost weekend continues as Gary spirals downward until, sick and violent, he lands in a detox ward.
Director: Roger Young | Stars: James Houghton, Kim Lankford, Michele Lee, Constance McCashin
Votes: 35
49.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Breach of Faith
(1981)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
The neighbors throw a barbecue for Laura to celebrate her new success as a realtor. At the party, Richard paws Abby and Laura overhears them planning to meet later.
Director: Harvey S. Laidman | Stars: James Houghton, Kim Lankford, Michele Lee, Constance McCashin
Votes: 27
50.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Cutting the Ties That Bind
(1983)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Abby sells Ciji's contract to Jeff Munson. Jeff wants Kenny to produce Ciji, but Abby will only sell if they cut Kenny out of the deal. Abby goes to Gary's lawyer, James Westmont, and wants... See full summary »
Director: Ernest Pintoff | Stars: Kevin Dobson, Michele Lee, Constance McCashin, Donna Mills
Votes: 20