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1. Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast (2014 Podcast Series)
Documentary, Comedy
Podcast with Gilbert Gottfried & comedy writer Frank Santopadre with reviews of classic & off-beat movies & tv shows, plus interviews with friends from all corners of showbiz.
Stars: Frank Santopadre, Gilbert Gottfried, Mario Cantone, Michael H. Weber
Votes: 49
2. The West Wing (1999–2006)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Inside the lives of staffers in the West Wing of the White House.
Stars: Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe, Allison Janney, John Spencer
Votes: 85,652
3. Ball and Vase (2022)
Drama
An ailing amateur magician attempts to reconnect with the world one last time.
Director: Dave Baram | Stars: Austin Pendleton, Emperor Kaioyus, Teren Carter, Mlé Chester
Votes: 10
4.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
A Cock and Balls Story
(2000)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Season Four premiere. The world of Oz--an experimental prison within a prison known as the Emerald City--reopens its doors with the inmates still on a 24-hour lockdown and prison officials struggling to end the hostilities.
Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: Kirk Acevedo, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney
Votes: 2,142
5.
Touched by an Angel (1994–2003)
Episode:
The Christmas Watch
(2002)
TV-G | Drama, Family, Fantasy
The angels must help the family of a World Trade Center victim to adjust to their loss.
Director: Peter H. Hunt | Stars: Roma Downey, Della Reese, John Dye, Valerie Bertinelli
Votes: 107
6. Oz (1997–2003)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A series chronicling the daily activities of an unusual prison facility and its criminal inhabitants.
Stars: Ernie Hudson, J.K. Simmons, Lee Tergesen, Dean Winters
Votes: 106,747
7. Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An American police procedural television series chronicling the work of a fictional version of the Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Unit.
Stars: Richard Belzer, Clark Johnson, Yaphet Kotto, Kyle Secor
Votes: 14,200
8. Live from Lincoln Center (1976– )
180 min | Music, Musical
Filmed performances from the famous performing arts center in New York City.
Stars: Beverly Sills, Audra McDonald, Louis Perry, Zubin Mehta
Votes: 284
9. Person of Interest (2011–2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
An ex-CIA agent and a wealthy programmer save lives via a surveillance AI that sends them the identities of civilians involved in impending crimes. However, the details of the crimes, including the civilians' roles, are left a mystery.
Stars: Jim Caviezel, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Chapman, Michael Emerson
Votes: 189,198
10. Liberty! The American Revolution (1997– )
360 min | History, War
Six-hour documentary on the American Revolution, from the passage of the Stamp Act (1765) through the ratification of the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights (1789). In addition ... See full summary »
Stars: Stephen Lang, Donna Murphy, Edward Herrmann, Victor Garber
Votes: 420
11.
Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
Episode:
Kellerman, P.I.: Part 1
(1998)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Investigation continues on the case of the newborn baby found buried behind a motel. The teen mother's parents employ a P.I. to frighten her into accusing her boyfriend. Police and ... See full summary »
Director: Kenneth Fink | Stars: Richard Belzer, Giancarlo Esposito, Peter Gerety, Clark Johnson
Votes: 108
12.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Revenge Is Sweet
(2001)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Morales looks to pit the Chinese against Redding. Alvarez offers Glynn his services as an informant as a way out of solitary. Dr. Nathan announces that Em City inmates will be selected to ... See full summary »
Director: Goran Gajic | Stars: Kirk Acevedo, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Rita Moreno
Votes: 2,063
13.
The West Wing (1999–2006)
Episode:
Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics
(2000)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama
The staff waits for a poll to tell them if their new, activist policies are moving them in the right direction. C.J. feels like her opinions are being discounted.
Director: Don Scardino | Stars: Rob Lowe, Moira Kelly, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney
Votes: 1,121
14.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Visitation
(2002)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
In its fifth season premiere, Oz re-opens in the wake of major renovations that had to be completed following a gas explosion.
Director: Alex Zakrzewski | Stars: Kirk Acevedo, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Rita Moreno
Votes: 1,967
15. Billions (2016–2023)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama
New money means no mercy as Mike Prince takes the Axe Capital throne. Chuck Rhoades is convinced no one should have that much wealth - or power. As all the players seek out new alliances, only one thing's for certain - wealth means war.
Stars: Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis, Maggie Siff, David Costabile
Votes: 109,598
16. The Good Fight (2017–2022)
TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama
When Diane Lockhart's life savings are lost, she must start from scratch at a new firm.
Stars: Christine Baranski, Sarah Steele, Nyambi Nyambi, Michael Boatman
Votes: 32,533
17.
Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
Episode:
Self Defense
(1999)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An assistant U.S. attorney confesses to killing her ex-husband, but claims battered-spouse syndrome as her defense.
Director: Barbara Kopple | Stars: Richard Belzer, Giancarlo Esposito, Peter Gerety, Clark Johnson
Votes: 94
18.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– )
Episode:
Control
(2003)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The Detectives find themselves hunting for a person who cut off a man's genitals and left him to die.
Director: Ted Kotcheff | Stars: Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay, Richard Belzer, Diane Neal
Votes: 1,081
19. Frasier (1993–2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Dr. Frasier Crane moves back to his hometown of Seattle, where he lives with his father and works as a radio psychiatrist.
Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 95,541
20. A Beautiful Mind (2001)
PG-13 | 135 min | Biography, Drama, Mystery
A mathematical genius, John Nash made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a harrowing journey of self-discovery.
Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Plummer
Votes: 987,636 | Gross: $170.74M
21. Finding Nemo (2003)
G | 100 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
After his son is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey to bring him home.
Directors: Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich | Stars: Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould, Willem Dafoe
Votes: 1,114,100 | Gross: $380.84M
22. American Masters (1985– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
Stars: Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Tony Bennett, Dick Cavett
Votes: 1,173
23. The Truth (2011 Podcast Series)
Drama
Podcast where a different short story is performed every episode.
Stars: Louis Kornfeld, Amy Warren, Ed Herbstman, Mary McDonnell
Votes: 18
24.
Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
Episode:
Bones of Contention
(1999)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A skeleton of a young woman is discovered, leading to the solution of a long-forgotten bank robbery. Finding her killer is more difficult when one suspect is dead and the other two accuse ... See full summary »
Director: Brad Anderson | Stars: Richard Belzer, Giancarlo Esposito, Peter Gerety, Clark Johnson
Votes: 103
25.
Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
Episode:
Identity Crisis
(1999)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Munch and Bayliss attempt to identify a corpse stabbed in the medical examiner's room, while Lewis and Falsone investigate a man's murder during his barbecue.
Director: Joe Berlinger | Stars: Richard Belzer, Giancarlo Esposito, Peter Gerety, Clark Johnson
Votes: 92
26.
Joan of Arcadia (2003–2005)
Episode:
Secret Service
(2005)
TV-PG | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Joan is sentenced to community service after picking up an egg carton and being accused of egging the principal's car. She finds out Adam lied to her about a college visit and they argue. ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Joe Mantegna, Mary Steenburgen, Amber Tamblyn, Jason Ritter
Votes: 58
27.
Live from Lincoln Center (1976– )
Episode:
The Film Society of Lincoln Center: A Tribute to Billy Wilder
(1982)
Music, Musical
Director: Wendy Keys | Stars: Horst Buchholz, I.A.L. Diamond, John Huston, Jack Lemmon
Votes: 22
28.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Blizzard of '01
(2001)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
O'Reily is in for a surprise when a visitor reveals the truth about his past, while Cyril faces trouble for his difficult behavior. Meanwhile, Morales and Redding lay out plans that could lead to all-out war in Em City.
Director: Leslie Libman | Stars: Ernie Hudson, Rita Moreno, Harold Perrineau, J.K. Simmons
Votes: 1,905
29.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Cruel and Unusual Punishments
(1999)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
With Cyril scheduled to box Pancamo, O'Reily plans to use his spray-bottle trick, but first he must deal with Cudney. Alvarez sees the photos of Rivera's gouged-out eyes and goes nuts. New ... See full summary »
Director: Terry Kinney | Stars: Kirk Acevedo, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney
Votes: 1,994
30.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Orpheus Descending
(2001)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
McManus calls a superficial truce between Redding and Morales. Basil finally sees his wife, but Hughes ends up spoiling their happiness. Meanwhile, Cyril's latest outburst proves to be the last straw.
Director: Gloria Muzio | Stars: Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Rita Moreno, Harold Perrineau
Votes: 1,911
31.
New Amsterdam (2018–2023)
Episode:
Hiding Behind My Smile
(2020)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Max and Luna make friends in an unexpected place as he struggles with the realities of being a single father. Meanwhile, Kapoor takes a big step in order to help his family.
Director: Lucy Liu | Stars: Ryan Eggold, Janet Montgomery, Freema Agyeman, Jocko Sims
Votes: 600
32.
Billions (2016–2023)
Episode:
Boasts and Rails
(2016)
TV-MA | 56 min | Drama
Axe receives a tip that throws the US Attorney's case into jeopardy. Connerty faces a dilemma in how to respond, leading to conflict with Chuck. As the investigation intrudes on Lara's private life, a secret from Axe's past surfaces.
Director: John Dahl | Stars: Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis, Maggie Siff, Malin Akerman
Votes: 1,357
33. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
This series follows the Special Victims Unit, a specially trained squad of detectives in the New York City Police Department that investigate sexually related crimes.
Stars: Mariska Hargitay, Christopher Meloni, Ice-T, Dann Florek
Votes: 125,215
34. Leg Work (1987)
60 min | Drama
The life and cases of a female ex-prosecutor turned private detective.
Stars: Margaret Colin, Frances McDormand, Patrick James Clarke, Robert Dorfman
Votes: 77
35. Michael Stahl-David: Behind the Star (2008– )
Comedy
Michael Stahl-David, star of the film Cloverfield, may have smashed box office records but that has not changed him. He's still the down-to-earth normal guy he always was.
Stars: Michael Stahl-David, Jeremy Beiler, Chris Chalk, Devin Sanchez
Votes: 40
36. Calumet (2014)
15 min | Short, Drama
A husband and wife must confront their age and relationship on the evening of her birthday.
Director: Alex Thompson | Stars: Austin Pendleton, Ann Whitney
Votes: 7
37.
Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
Episode:
The Same Coin
(1999)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Munch questions Gharty's war record as they investigate the hit-and-run death of a Vietnam veteran.
Director: Lisa Cholodenko | Stars: Richard Belzer, Giancarlo Esposito, Peter Gerety, Clark Johnson
Votes: 95
38.
Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
Episode:
Truth Will Out
(1999)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A woman asks the police to reopen the case of her supposedly killing her baby brother by accident when she was 3 -- a case Giardello originally handled in 1972.
Director: Keith Samples | Stars: Richard Belzer, Giancarlo Esposito, Peter Gerety, Clark Johnson
Votes: 95
39.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Even the Score
(2001)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
McManus can't turn his back on White. Beecher tells the parents of the girl he killed that he's up for parole. Howell tries to blackmail O'Reily so she can get to Cyril, but he throws her ... See full summary »
Director: J. Miller Tobin | Stars: Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Rita Moreno, Harold Perrineau
Votes: 1,906
40.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Family Bizness
(1998)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
With their enmity at a boiling point, Adebisi poisons Schibetta--but not fatally. Now that his brother has turned himself in for murder, Glynn no longer owes Schibetta any favors.
Director: Kathy Bates | Stars: Kirk Acevedo, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Rita Moreno
Votes: 2,105
41.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Strange Bedfellows
(1998)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Schillinger attempts to enlist Said to get him out of jail. Recovered from being poisoned, Schibetta is brutalized by Adebisi, losing 'control' of Oz. Meanwhile, Alvarez is bumped out of ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Kirk Acevedo, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Rita Moreno
Votes: 2,100
42.
St. Elsewhere (1982–1988)
Episode:
Under Pressure
(1983)
TV-PG | 47 min | Comedy, Drama
Northern Ireland's "troubles" reach St Eligius. A new psychiatrist joins the hospital. Dr. Craig finds that he has a secret admirer. An elevator entertainer keeps the hospital staff amused.... See full summary »
Director: David Anspaugh | Stars: Ed Flanders, Norman Lloyd, Ed Begley Jr., Ellen Bry
Votes: 55
43.
Person of Interest (2011–2016)
Episode:
Foe
(2011)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
When Reese and Finch discover that their latest POI has connections to Cold War Soviet espionage circles, they quickly learn how covert ops were handled in a world before The Machine.
Director: Milan Cheylov | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Chapman, Michael Emerson
Votes: 3,614
44. New Amsterdam (2018–2023)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama
A new medical director breaks the rules to heal the system at America's oldest public hospital.
Stars: Ryan Eggold, Janet Montgomery, Jocko Sims, Tyler Labine
Votes: 49,167
45. Tales from the Crypt (1989–1996)
TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy
"Tales from the Crypt" was a 1989 horror story anthology series based on the gruesome E.C. comic books of the 1950s presented by the legendary "Crypt Keeper", a sinister ghoul obsessed with gallows humor and horrific puns.
Stars: John Kassir, Roy Brocksmith, Miguel Ferrer, Cam Clarke
Votes: 27,096
46. St. Elsewhere (1982–1988)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
The lives and work of the staff of St. Eligius Hospital, an old and disrespected Boston teaching hospital.
Stars: Ed Begley Jr., Howie Mandel, David Morse, Christina Pickles
Votes: 5,217
47. Theater Talk (1996– )
30 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Susan Haskins, Michael Riedel, Jesse Green, Michael Musto
Votes: 38
48.
Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
Episode:
Wanted Dead or Alive: Part 1
(1998)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Bounty Hunter Jerry Lichte is caught up between catching drug addict Joe Errico and his partner P.J. Johnson on the tough streets of Baltimore and being pursued themselves by the Homicide Division.
Director: Robert Harmon | Stars: Richard Belzer, Giancarlo Esposito, Peter Gerety, Clark Johnson
Votes: 96
49.
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001–2011)
Episode:
Inert Dwarf
(2004)
TV-14 | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Goren and Eames are investigating the death of a genius mathematician's assistant.
Director: Alex Chapple | Stars: Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Jamey Sheridan, Courtney B. Vance
Votes: 343
50.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Great Men
(1998)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Alvarez knows who raped Glynn's daughter, but refuses to tell the warden. Wangler is making progress at school, but his cellmate, Adebisi, isn't a fan of higher education. When Hill's judge... See full summary »
Director: Bob Balaban | Stars: Kirk Acevedo, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Rita Moreno
Votes: 2,103