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1.
George & Leo (1997–1998)
Episode:
The Nine Wives of Leo Wagonman
(1998)
Comedy
When Leo has a heart attack and ends up in the hospital, his former wives arrive and all stay at George's house.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Bob Newhart, Judd Hirsch, Jason Bateman, Robyn Lively
Votes: 49
2.
The Jackie Thomas Show (1992–1993)
Episode:
The Player
(1993)
Comedy
Grant sells a screenplay, but Jackie meddles and eventually gets to play Grant's father.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Tom Arnold, Dennis Boutsikaris, Alison La Placa, Breckin Meyer
Votes: 40
3. Guests of the Nation (1981 TV Movie)
60 min | Drama, War
Irish insurgents guard their British prisoners-of-war in a remote farmstead. Gradually the opposing soldiers come to respect, even like each other. This greatly worries Frank Callahan, the ... See full summary »
Director: John J. Desmond | Stars: Frank Converse, Richard Cottrell, Charlie Stavola, Nesbitt Blaisdell
Votes: 11
4.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
June 15, 1997
(1994)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Grace meets her new boss, John, who is buying time until he can retire. She also has money problems resulting in cutting back on child care costs and allowing Quentin to babysit.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Casey Sander, Kaitlin Cullum
Votes: 85
5.
Titus (2000–2002)
Episode:
Dad's Dead
(2000)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Drama
Titus and his brother suspect that their dad is dead after he goes four days without coming out of his bedroom for a beer.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Christopher Titus, Cynthia Watros, Zack Ward, David Shatraw
Votes: 90
6.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
Pilot
(1993)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
Grace has divorced her abusive husband and is on her own with three children. She gets a job at the refinery, one of the two first women hired. Grace is called away from work to the school ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Charles Hallahan, Casey Sander
Votes: 118
7. Lucky (2003)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
A dark comedy dealing with the lives and addictions of compulsive gamblers set in Downtown Las Vegas.
Stars: John Corbett, Billy Gardell, Craig Robinson, Ever Carradine
Votes: 317
8.
Best of the West (1981–1982)
Episode:
Frog's First Gunfight
(1982)
24 min | Comedy, Western
Amos Skinner comes to town to marry his unhappy girlfriend Merilee, but finds she has been flirting with Frog and wants to kill him. This leads to a confrontation in the saloon.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Joel Higgins, Carlene Watkins, Meeno Peluce, Valri Bromfield
Votes: 13
9.
Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode:
Murder at the Stratley
(1989)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Everyone in town is talking about Dick's first novel: a murder mystery with characters who are thinly disguised versions of people in his own life.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy
Votes: 87
10.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
Grace Under Water
(1994)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
A deluge of rain causes flooding, which brings difficult situations. Jimmy visits and ends up getting stuck at Grace's house, while Russell runs out into the storm to get Faith's insulin.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Casey Sander, Kaitlin Cullum
Votes: 71
11.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
Grace Undergraduate
(1993)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
Grace's former in-laws have the children for the weekend. The men plan to 'save' Russell's former dog from his neuter appointment tomorrow. Grace and Nadine are invited to a frat house party.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Charles Hallahan, Casey Sander
Votes: 81
12.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
Tears of Joy
(1994)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
Quentin is in yet another fight at school and Grace tricks the teacher into canceling his expulsion. Grace finds a counselor for Quentin. Patrick is teething, Libby has a fever. Quentin finds Grace crying and they have a good cry together.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Charles Hallahan, Casey Sander
Votes: 70
13.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
With This Ring
(1994)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
Grace takes the kids to see Nana Lil, their great-grandmother on Jimmy's side. She takes a liking to Libby and gives her a ring that's been in the family for a long time. Jimmy's mother is not happy with them having the ring.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Charles Hallahan, Casey Sander
Votes: 68
14.
The Jackie Thomas Show (1992–1993)
Episode:
Ottumwa 52501
(1992)
Comedy
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Tom Arnold, Dennis Boutsikaris, Alison La Placa, Breckin Meyer
Votes: 8
15.
George & Leo (1997–1998)
Episode:
The Cameo Episode
(1997)
30 min | Comedy
George wins a free therapy session while Leo starts a fake tour/taxi service.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Bob Newhart, Judd Hirsch, Jason Bateman, Darryl Theirse
Votes: 67
16.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
A Picture's Worth... $9.95
(1993)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
Grace goes on a blind date with a man who admits that the shirt he's wearing was 'found' on top of the neighbour's trash. His repeated demonstrations of frugality wear Grace down. Meanwhile... See full summary »
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Charles Hallahan, Casey Sander
Votes: 67
17.
Norm (1999–2001)
Episode:
Norm Dates Danny's Dad
(1999)
TV-PG | Comedy
Danny worries over the upcoming of his dad (played by the epic Jack Warden), a strained relationship because the highly masculine father can't relate to his faltering son. Norm befriends Danny's dad only to discover he's gay but in denial.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Norm MacDonald, Laurie Metcalf, Bruce Jarchow, Amy Wilson
Votes: 102
18.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
See Quentin Run
(1994)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
Grace gets promoted to supervisor at the refinery to the dismay of some of her male co-workers. When Grace tells her ex-husband that Quentin can't spend the summer with him, Quentin runs away from home and ends up on Ryan's front stoop.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Charles Hallahan, Casey Sander
Votes: 70
19. 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: 8,125
20. Norm (1999–2001)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Norm Henderson is a former field hockey player who was banned for life for gambling and tax evasion. Now he must do five years of community service as a social worker, or go to prison.
Stars: Norm MacDonald, Laurie Metcalf, Ian Gomez, Max Wright
Votes: 2,472
21.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
A Car and a Kiss
(1994)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
Libby and Sam are playing house and they have two different ideas of how to do that. Sam tells Libby they must kiss and Sam's mother catches them. Grace's car is finally done for and she ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Charles Hallahan, Casey Sander
Votes: 69
22.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
Dear Grace
(1994)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
Grace deals with Quinton's denial of her when in public, and her boss's daughter Julia, who is pregnant, visiting and trying to get the father to just talk with his daughter.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Casey Sander, Kaitlin Cullum
Votes: 63
23.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
Emmet's Secret
(1995)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
Emmet and Jean come to watch the kids while Grace and Rick go to St. Louis for the weekend. One her way out the door, Grace finds out that Emmet is going off for the weekend also. The hotel... See full summary »
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Casey Sander, Kaitlin Cullum
Votes: 69
24.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
Emmet, We Hardly Knew Ye
(1995)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
Jean is helping decorate the Christmas tree when she receives a phone call. Emmet has had a heart attack and died. Emmet's lover comes to the wake and loudly proclaims their mutual love.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Casey Sander, Kaitlin Cullum
Votes: 61
25.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
Say Goodnight, Gracie
(1993)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
Grace is bumped up to permanent worker status, so is now eligible for benefits. It also involves working the night shift. Russell, Nadine and Wade take turns babysitting. But Grace misses ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Charles Hallahan, Casey Sander
Votes: 81
26.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
Up on the Roof
(1993)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
Grace has a talk with Quentin's teacher and, while the teacher has concerns about Quentin, it seems she has family issues also. Grace finds Quentin up on the roof and he says he used to go ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Charles Hallahan, Casey Sander
Votes: 81
27.
Taxi (1978–1983)
Episode:
Louie Goes Too Far
(1981)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Louie gets fired after Elaine accuses him of voyeurism.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Judd Hirsch, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner, Tony Danza
Votes: 150
28. Taxi (1978–1983)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The staff of a New York City taxicab company go about their job while they dream of greater things.
Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conaway, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner
Votes: 15,869
29. Best of the West (1981–1982)
30 min | Comedy, Western
The Wild West misadventures of a mild-mannered store owner turned town Marshal.
Stars: Joel Higgins, Carlene Watkins, Meeno Peluce, Valri Bromfield
Votes: 277
30.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
Grace Under Oath
(1993)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
Jimmy wins a big settlement after falling down the stairs and Grace needs it because he hasn't been paying child support. A law student gets permission to take her case and all they have to... See full summary »
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Charles Hallahan, Casey Sander
Votes: 71
31.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
Grace at the Campfire
(1995)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
Grace takes the kids camping, but when Quentin pushes a little girl in a neighboring camp, she finds out that Jimmy has told Quentin that Grace hit him during their marriage.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Casey Sander, Kaitlin Cullum
Votes: 62
32.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
Hello, I'm Your Mother
(1995)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
Grace receives a letter from her college-aged son Matthew, that she gave up for adoption when she was a teenager. They later meet and Grace finds Matthew has several misconceptions and questions about her.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Casey Sander, Kaitlin Cullum
Votes: 67
33.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
Jimmy's Girl
(1994)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
Jimmy visits, bringing his girlfriend Ramona. When Jimmy loses his temper she goes to Grace for advice. Grace also deals with a fight between Nadine and Wade, and problems with credit at her local grocery store.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Casey Sander, Kaitlin Cullum
Votes: 66
34.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
Ka-Boom
(1994)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
When the oil refinery has an explosion, Grace finds that Quinton and Libby just aren't interested that she could have died. Meanwhile, Grace takes a temporary job as a secretary at the refinery and realizes it's not her forte.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Casey Sander, Kaitlin Cullum
Votes: 59
35.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
Simply Grace
(1994)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
There's a new guy at work who's interested in Grace. Grace runs into Vickie at the pharmacy and she later comes to Grace for help. Wade asks Russell for advice about having a baby. Grace takes a chance on the new guy.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Charles Hallahan, Casey Sander
Votes: 69
36.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
The Holidays
(1994)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
Grace is forced to deal with her depressed ex-mother in law during the holidays, and she also receives an invitation from Dougie, and decides to attend a holiday party with him.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Casey Sander, Kaitlin Cullum
Votes: 62
37.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
When You Wish Upon a Star
(1994)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
Ryan asks Grace to go to Chicago with him for the weekend. He misses the flight due to a freak accident, so they decide to spend the night at his place. Grace tells him a story her father ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Charles Hallahan, Casey Sander
Votes: 70
38.
Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode:
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Loudon
(1987)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
In spite of Dick's objections, "Vermont Today" turns into a confrontational, exploitative talk show to boost its ratings.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy
Votes: 73
39.
Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode:
Here's to You, Mrs. Loudon
(1987)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
When a 16 year old guest at the Stratford develops a crush on her, Joanna has a hard time turning him down.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy
Votes: 77
40. Titus (2000–2002)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Drama
A mechanic, Christopher Titus, along with his brother and his friends, try to deal with his father, a lewd, crude, drinking multiple divorcee.
Stars: Christopher Titus, Cynthia Watros, Zack Ward, David Shatraw
Votes: 6,191
41.
Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005)
Episode:
Ray's on TV
(1997)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
Ray is devastated when he discovers his family lied to him about his performance during his TV debut on a sports chat show. When he gets a second chance to appear on the show, his family decides it's time they gave him some pointers on how to correct his awkwardness with certain words.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Madylin Sweeten
Votes: 552
42.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
A Night at the Opera
(1995)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
Grace wins two tickets to the opera and goes alone when she can't find someone to go with her. There she meets a tall, dark stranger she believes was a set up by Nadine. She later meets up with Russell to visit his father.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Casey Sander, Kaitlin Cullum
Votes: 61
43.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
Good Ol' Grace
(1994)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
A new woman is brought into Grace's crew but is transferred back to her old crew when she complains about the men's language. Nadine and Wade have fertility problems.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Casey Sander, Kaitlin Cullum
Votes: 65
44.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
Grace and Beauty
(1994)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
Libby tells Grace her friend's mom is the 'best mom ever' and putting her daughter in a child's beauty pageant. Grace relents and says Libby can be in the pageant. Then the mother tells ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Charles Hallahan, Casey Sander
Votes: 70
45.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
Grace in the Middle
(1993)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
Nadine confesses to Grace that she wants to have a baby. Wade tells Grace he hates his job. Bill's wife tells Grace she knows Bill has been going to the track and has lost their savings.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Charles Hallahan, Casey Sander
Votes: 64
46.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
It Happened One Week
(1994)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
Grace takes time to rekindle with her ex due to the refinery explosion. Nadine and Wade may be expecting their first child.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Charles Hallahan, Casey Sander
Votes: 68
47.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
Splitsville
(1994)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
Grace feels pulled in too many directions with a demanding boss, a shoplifting Libby and Nadine crying on her shoulder about Wade.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Casey Sander, Kaitlin Cullum
Votes: 67
48.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
The Agony, the Ecstasy and Bill Mazeroski
(1994)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
Grace needs some time and a place for herself. While cleaning out the basement, she comes across some of her old paintings and vows to do more painting. The guys from work come to play ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Charles Hallahan, Casey Sander
Votes: 69
49.
Grace Under Fire (1993–1998)
Episode:
Things Left Undone
(1994)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
It's Mother's Day and mother comes to visit. Faith gives them an earful.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Brett Butler, Dave Thomas, Charles Hallahan, Casey Sander
Votes: 70
50.
Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode:
My Two and Only
(1986)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Larry feels abandoned after Darryl and Darryl begin spending all their time with a new friend.
Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy
Votes: 70