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1. The Paper Chase (1978–1986)
Episode: The Apprentice (1979)

60 min | Drama

Hart is chosen by Kingsfield to assist him and a third-year student to prepare for a case in New York City. The 3-L, nearing graduation, is busy seeking future employment, and dumps the ... See full summary »

Director: Kenneth Gilbert | Stars: John Houseman, James Stephens, Tom Fitzsimmons, Robert Ginty

Votes: 20

2. The Paper Chase (1978–1986)

60 min | Drama

The trials of a group of law students under the tutelage of a strict professor.

Stars: John Houseman, James Stephens, Tom Fitzsimmons, James Keane

Votes: 1,086

3. 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

4. Skag (1980– )

60 min | Drama

Pete "Skag" Skagska is a 56-year-old union foreman of a Pittsburgh steel mill until a crippling stroke forces him to stay home and try to put his life back together and deal with family ... See full summary »

Stars: Karl Malden, Piper Laurie, Craig Wasson, Peter Gallagher

Votes: 50

5. Lou Grant (1977–1982)

TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama

The trials of a former television station manager, turned newspaper city editor, and his journalist staff.

Stars: Edward Asner, Robert Walden, Mason Adams, Jack Bannon

Votes: 2,407

6. Skag (1980– )
Episode: Pilot (1980)

180 min | Drama

Pilot film for the short-lived TV series stars Karl Malden as a veteran steel mill foreman whose world is torn apart when he suffers a stroke leaving him temporarily paralyzed and is forced... See full summary »

Director: Frank Perry | Stars: Karl Malden, Piper Laurie, Craig Wasson, Peter Gallagher

Votes: 34

7. Knots Landing (1979–1993)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance

The residents of Knots Landing, a coastal suburb of Los Angeles, deal with various issues such as infidelity, health scares, rape, murder, kidnapping, assassinations, drug smuggling, corporate intrigue and criminal investigations.

Stars: Michele Lee, Ted Shackelford, Joan Van Ark, Kevin Dobson

Votes: 3,221

8. Strike Force (1981–2018)

60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Captain Frank Murphy is in charge of a division that only handles the most difficult cases of the Los Angeles police department. He has assembled a diverse team to take on the craftiest criminals.

Stars: Robert Stack, Dorian Harewood, Richard Romanus, Michael Goodwin

Votes: 97

9. Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode: Let Me Count the Ways (1980)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance

Teacher's pet Richard runs for a school-board seat against a free-thinking teacher whom Karen finds dangerously attractive.

Director: Henry Levin | Stars: James Houghton, Kim Lankford, Michele Lee, Constance McCashin

Votes: 47

10. Lou Grant (1977–1982)
Episode: Libel (1980)

TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama

Lou gets into hot water when the paper is sued for libel after writing a scathing story on a supermarket tabloid.

Director: Burt Brinckerhoff | Stars: Edward Asner, Robert Walden, Linda Kelsey, Mason Adams

Votes: 17

11. Strike Force (1981–2018)
Episode: Lonely Ladies (1982)

Action, Crime, Drama

A trio of pick-up artists cruise the single bars in the Los Angeles Marina area. They have their eyes set on shy single girls. They take them to an empty residence where they gang-rape and ... See full summary »

Director: Bob Sweeney | Stars: Robert Stack, Dorian Harewood, Richard Romanus, Michael Goodwin