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1. The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
Episode: The Case of the Libertine Belle (1991)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

A murder mystery weekend turns deadly, and Blanche is the prime suspect in a real-life murder.

Director: Lex Passaris | Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty

Votes: 708

2. High Society (1995–1996)
Episode: Tomb with a View (1995)

Comedy

When Alice's neighbor dies, Ellie tries to get her apartment.

Director: Iris Dugow | Stars: Jean Smart, Mary McDonnell, Luigi Amodeo, Dan O'Donahue

Votes: 10

3. Friends (1994–2004)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Follows the personal and professional lives of six twenty to thirty year-old friends living in the Manhattan borough of New York City.

Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 1,088,984

4. Seinfeld (1989–1998)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

The continuing misadventures of neurotic New York City stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his equally neurotic New York City friends.

Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander

Votes: 351,867

5. The F.B.I. (1965–1974)
Episode: Eye of the Needle (1971)

60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Three men attempt to kidnap a doctor vacationing in the mountains of Washington state. The doctor falls down a steep hill side. One of the three kidnappers is tracking the doctor while the ... See full summary »

Director: Virgil W. Vogel | Stars: Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Philip Abbott, William Reynolds, Richard Kiley

Votes: 17

6. Backstairs at the White House (1979)
Episode: Episode #1.4 (1979)

Drama, History

WWII brings changes to the White House, including Russians as guests. Mrs. Roosevelt brings Maggie back to supervise the visit of Mrs. Chiang Kai-Shek. After all the Roosevelt years, the ... See full summary »

Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Leslie Uggams, Olivia Cole, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Hooks

Votes: 13

7. The Man and the City (1971–1972)

60 min | Drama

Thomas Acala is the longtime mayor of a rapidly growing city in Southwest United States. He handles the constant challenges with the help of his chief aide Andy Hays and secretary Marian Crane.

Stars: Anthony Quinn, Mike Farrell, William Schallert, Mala Powers

Votes: 161

8. Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode: The Package (1996)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

A mysterious package arrives for Jerry. Elaine is curious about what the doctors are writing in her records. George tries to hit on the cute girl at the "One Hour Photo" place.

Director: Andy Ackerman | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander

Votes: 3,621

9. 24 (2001–2010)
Episode: Day 7: 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (2009)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama

While the President is in danger and the Vice President vacillates, Jack and Bill try to counter Juma, realizing later that his plot is part of a larger threat.

Director: Brad Turner | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Cherry Jones, James Morrison, Annie Wersching

Votes: 1,162

10. It's Garry Shandling's Show. (1986–1990)
Episode: Shandling Vs Mull (1990)

TV-14 | Comedy

When Martin Mull thinks Phoebe overcharged for her interior design services, a feud begins between the Shandlings and the Mulls. It may take God Himself to settle this argument.

Director: Thomas Schlamme | Stars: Garry Shandling, Molly Cheek, Jessica Harper, Scott Nemes

Votes: 28

11. Living Single (1993–1998)
Episode: A Hair-Razing Experience (1994)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Kyle is up for a promotion and he finds out one thing that may be holding him back is his hair. Khadijah's long distance relationship is not going so well as she keeps missing Scooter's calls.

Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Queen Latifah, Kim Coles, Erika Alexander, Terrence 'T.C.' Carson

Votes: 33

12. St. Elsewhere (1982–1988)
Episode: In Sickness and in Health (1984)

TV-PG | 47 min | Comedy, Drama

Dr. Chandler runs the Boston Marathon alone in February. The Halloran family experiences tragedy. Dr. Ehrlich has an unforgettable wedding at Dr. Craig's house.

Director: Mark Tinker | Stars: Ed Flanders, Norman Lloyd, Ed Begley Jr., Ellen Bry

Votes: 62

13. 24 (2001–2010)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Counter Terrorism Agent Jack Bauer races against the clock to subvert terrorist plots and save his nation from ultimate disaster.

Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Carlos Bernard, Dennis Haysbert

Votes: 197,111

14. Any Day Now (1998–2002)

60 min | Drama

Two friends, one black and one white, recall their friendship in the past when they reunite in the present.

Stars: Annie Potts, Lorraine Toussaint, Chris Mulkey, Olivia Friedman

Votes: 1,150

15. Wild Jack (1989)

Jack McCall and his husky came from the Yukon to the big city to pay regards to a business man friend who had passed away. Surprisingly, he was given a large inheritance share in the ... See full summary »

Stars: John Schneider, Carol Huston, Mitchell Bobrow, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

Votes: 27

16. Police Story (1973–1980)
Episode: The Jar: Part 2 (1976)

60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Hagen and Triplett are reassigned to an out-of-the-way detail to keep them out of the public eye pending their manslaughter trial.

Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Don Meredith, Rudy Solari, Walter Mathews, Ned Wilson

Votes: 16

17. St. Elsewhere (1982–1988)
Episode: Hearing (1984)

TV-PG | 47 min | Comedy, Drama

White finally goes before the Medical Board for inappropriately dispensing medicine. Daniels fears that White will implicate her for giving him the keys. Auschlander asks Fiscus to score ... See full summary »

Director: Charles Braverman | Stars: Ed Flanders, Norman Lloyd, Ed Begley Jr., Ellen Bry

Votes: 54

18. 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: 10,180

19. Backstairs at the White House (1979)

540 min | Drama, History

Behind the scenes at the White House during eight administrations, as told by the people who work there.

Stars: Leslie Uggams, Olivia Cole, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Hooks

Votes: 490

20. The Practice (1997–2004)
Episode: Burden of Proof (1998)

TV-14 | 41 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

With no medical evidence, an unfavorable judge, a drunk for a scientific witness, and virtually no prospect of winning - Jimmy leads a group of cancer patients no other lawyer would even go... See full summary »

Director: Daniel Attias | Stars: Dylan McDermott, Michael Badalucco, LisaGay Hamilton, Steve Harris

Votes: 133

21. Backstairs at the White House (1979)
Episode: Episode #1.3 (1979)

Drama, History

The Depression hits even the White House, with pay cuts for the staff while Mrs. Hoover continues to entertain extravagantly. Maggie collapses but is unwilling to rest. A visitor captures ... See full summary »

Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Leslie Uggams, Olivia Cole, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Hooks

Votes: 11

22. The Golden Girls (1985–1992)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Four previously married women live together in Miami, sharing their various experiences together and enjoying themselves despite hard times.

Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty

Votes: 47,265

23. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The lives and work of the staff of an inner city police precinct.

Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, James Sikking

Votes: 10,577

24. 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: 1,434

25. Shannon's Deal (1990–1991)

60 min | Drama

Once a successful corporate lawyer at a prestigious Philadelphia law firm, Jack Shannon lost his marriage and his job, due in part to a compulsive gambling habit. While Shannon maintains a ... See full summary »

Stars: Jamey Sheridan, Elizabeth Peña, Richard Edson, Jenny Lewis

Votes: 127

26. Cybill (1995–1998)
Episode: Whose Wife Am I, Anyway? (1998)

TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy

Oblivious to their divorce, Jeff's grandmother arrives to celebrate their 25th anniversary, but complications arise when the waiter introduces Cybill as his own girlfriend to his parents. Meanwhile, Maryann delivers a calf.

Director: David Trainer | Stars: Cybill Shepherd, Christine Baranski, Alicia Witt, Tom Wopat

Votes: 67

27. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One Where Ross Dates a Student (2000)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Ross jeopardizes his career when he starts dating a student from one of his palaeontology classes. Rachel and Phoebe's apartment catches fire.

Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 4,596

28. The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
Episode: In a Bed of Rose's (1986)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama

After Rose's boyfriend Al dies in her bed, she believes his death was her fault; her late husband had died under similar circumstances.

Director: Terry Hughes | Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty

Votes: 663

29. The Fugitive (1963–1967)

TV-PG | 51 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama

A doctor, wrongly convicted for a murder he didn't commit, escapes custody and must stay ahead of the police to find the real killer.

Stars: David Janssen, William Conrad, Barry Morse, Paul Birch

Votes: 4,698

30. The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

The professional and personal misadventures of a psychologist and his family, patients, friends and colleagues.

Stars: Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Bill Daily, Marcia Wallace

Votes: 6,739

31. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Wedding Bell Blues (1988)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Reverend Gregory is sued for negligent marriage counseling.

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery

Votes: 25

32. Blossom (1990–1995)
Episode: The Fifty-Minute Hour (1993)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

It's 10 years in the future and Nick finds himself in a psychiatrist's office. During his session, he looks back and talks about Joey's potentially career-threatening injury, Blossom's ... See full summary »

Director: Bill Bixby | Stars: Mayim Bialik, Joey Lawrence, Michael Stoyanov, Jenna von Oÿ

Votes: 41

33. Coach (1989–1997)
Episode: Just Short of the Goal (1996)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Sport

Hayden is recruited to write an autobiography but refuses when he learns the book is meant to portray him as a loser.

Director: Craig T. Nelson | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Shelley Fabares, Bill Fagerbakke

Votes: 42

34. Hec Ramsey (1972–1974)
Episode: Hangman's Wages (1972)

75 min | Drama, Mystery, Western

Legendary outlaw Wes Durham is being held in the New Prospect jail, awaiting a new form of execution: electric chair. Hec's job is to uncover and capture an admirer of the outlaw, who is killing a person each day until Durham is set free.

Directors: George Marshall, Charles Ziarko | Stars: Richard Boone, Rick Lenz, Steve Forrest, Harry Morgan

Votes: 43

35. Medical Investigation (2004–2005)
Episode: Mutation (2004)

Drama, Mystery

Investigating a small town's mysterious deadly epidemic, the NIH team must confine their patients to the community's abandoned hospital.

Director: Marc Buckland | Stars: Neal McDonough, Kelli Williams, Christopher Gorham, Anna Belknap

Votes: 15

36. The Paul Lynde Show (1972–1973)
Episode: Out of Bounds (1973)

30 min | Comedy

Paul's neighbors plan to install a swimming pool. After having their property surveyed, it is discovered that Paul's fence extends one foot over the property line. Paul attempts to remedy the problem without spending too much money.

Director: Oscar Rudolph | Stars: Paul Lynde, Elizabeth Allen, John Calvin, Jane Actman

Votes: 28

37. 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: 62,110

38. 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: 5,218

39. Brothers (1984–1989)

22 min | Comedy

When their youngest brother comes out as gay, two conservative men support him and help him navigate being openly gay in 1980s Philadelphia.

Stars: Robert Walden, Paul Regina, Brandon Maggart, Hallie Todd

Votes: 421

40. Banyon (1971–1973)
Episode: The Clay Clarinet (1972)

60 min | Crime, Drama

Add a Plot

Director: Charles S. Dubin | Stars: Robert Forster, Joan Blondell, Richard Jaeckel, Julie Gregg

Votes: 7

41. Father Dowling Mysteries (1989–1991)
Episode: The Consulting Detective Mystery (1991)

TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

A man is murdered in his house as he is hiding a paper in a candlestick holder.

Director: Sharron Miller | Stars: Tom Bosley, Tracy Nelson, James Stephens, Mary Wickes

Votes: 51

42. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode: Invasion of the Third World Body Snatchers (1982)

TV-14 | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Belker goes undercover as a wino to nab a killer. Davenport puts her and Frank's vacation on hold to defend a man accused of rape who she believes is innocent. After Renko's dad dies, the ... See full summary »

Director: Gregory Hoblit | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Conrad, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz

Votes: 96

43. Logan's Run (1977–1978)
Episode: Crypt (1977)

TV-G | 60 min | Adventure, Sci-Fi

The runners find an underground room with six survivors of the nuclear holocaust cryogenically frozen. A series of earthquakes complicate efforts to rescue the frozen humans.

Director: Michael Caffey | Stars: Gregory Harrison, Heather Menzies-Urich, Donald Moffat, Randy Powell

Votes: 97

44. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

A streetwise, poor young man from Philadelphia is sent by his mother to live with his aunt, uncle and cousins in their Bel-Air mansion.

Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Alfonso Ribeiro, Tatyana Ali

Votes: 144,760

45. The Associates (1979–1980)

30 min | Comedy

The working lives of three neophyte lawyers.

Stars: Wilfrid Hyde-White, Martin Short, Alley Mills, Joe Regalbuto

Votes: 96

46. Banyon (1971–1973)

60 min | Crime, Drama

The adventures of 1930's Los Angeles private eye Miles Banyon.

Stars: Robert Forster, Joan Blondell, Richard Jaeckel, Julie Gregg

Votes: 154

47. 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001)
Episode: Truth or Dick (1996)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

Dick finds out people sometimes lie to get what they want and Sally and Harry find out how hard it is to get a driver's license.

Director: Robert Berlinger | Stars: John Lithgow, Kristen Johnston, French Stewart, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Votes: 460

48. Cheers (1982–1993)
Episode: The Executive's Executioner (1985)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Norm gets a promotion as a "corporate killer," but he's not sure that he can handle being the guy at the office who fires people.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Nicholas Colasanto, Rhea Perlman

Votes: 566

49. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode: Buddy, Can You Spare a Heart? (1983)

TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The station hasn't received any pay, so when Renko & Hill find a suitcase filled with illegal lottery money, they are tempted to keep it for themselves. Reggie and his multiple identities ... See full summary »

Director: Thomas Carter | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Conrad, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz

Votes: 94

50. Night Court (1984–1992)
Episode: The Blues of the Birth (1990)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Christine is stuck in an elevator as she goes into labor.

Director: Tim Steele | Stars: Harry Anderson, Markie Post, John Larroquette, Charles Robinson

Votes: 105