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1. Bad Blood (I)

Biography, Drama | Pre-production

Entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes creates a bio-tech company that skyrockets her to fame with an estimated value in the billions. When federal agencies begin investigating the company, her integrity is called into doubt.

Director: Adam McKay | Stars: Mike Gassaway, Jozanne Marie

2. Uglies

Action, Adventure, Drama | Post-production

A world in which a compulsory operation wipes out physical differences and makes everyone pretty.

Director: McG | Stars: Joey King, Laverne Cox, Chase Stokes, Jillian Murray

3. Dolly (IV)

Sci-Fi | Announced

A robotic "companion doll" kills its owner and then shocks the world by claiming that she is not guilty and asking for a lawyer. The ensuing trial will redefine the relationship between humanity and robotic AIs.

Star: Florence Pugh

4. Teflon

Drama | Announced

Executives in the plastics industry attempt to cover up toxic side-effects of common household goods.

5. The School for Good and Evil (2022)

PG-13 | 147 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

Best friends Sophie and Agatha find themselves on opposing sides of an epic battle when they're swept away into an enchanted school where aspiring heroes and villains are trained to protect the balance between Good and Evil.

Director: Paul Feig | Stars: Kit Young, Sophia Anne Caruso, Cate Blanchett, Liam Woon

Votes: 36,161

6. Hillbilly Elegy (2020)

R | 116 min | Drama

An urgent phone call pulls a Yale Law student back to his Ohio hometown, where he reflects on three generations of family history and his own future.

Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Amy Adams, Glenn Close, Gabriel Basso, Haley Bennett

Votes: 46,490

7. Aladdin (2019)

PG | 128 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

Aladdin, a kind thief, woos Jasmine, the princess of Agrabah, with the help of Genie. When Jafar, the grand vizier, tries to usurp the king, Jasmine, Aladdin and Genie must stop him from succeeding.

Director: Guy Ritchie | Stars: Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Marwan Kenzari

Votes: 290,329 | Gross: $355.56M

8. The Oscars (2018 TV Special)

TV-14 | 187 min | Comedy, Music, Reality-TV

The 90th Annual Academy Awards ceremony, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, celebrates the film industry's biggest achievements for the year 2017.

Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: Jimmy Kimmel, Helen Mirren, Viola Davis, Willem Dafoe

Votes: 1,671

9. Script to Screen (2011– )
Episode: The Shape of Water (2018)

Talk-Show

Screenwriter Vanessa Taylor joins UCSB's Matt Ryan for a Script-to-Screen discussion of "The Shape of Water" (2017) which Taylor co-wrote with Guillermo Del Toro. Taylor recounts her ... See full summary »

Director: Keith Boynton | Star: Matt Ryan

10. On Story (2011– )
Episode: The Shape of Water: A Conversation with Vanessa Taylor (2018)

Talk-Show

In this episode, co-writer of the Academy Award® winning film, The Shape of Water discusses collaborating with genre director Guillermo del Toro on his initial idea for the film and the ... See full summary »

Star: Vanessa Taylor

11. The Shape of Water (2017)

R | 123 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance

At a top secret research facility in the 1960s, a lonely janitor forms a unique relationship with an amphibious creature that is being held in captivity.

Director: Guillermo del Toro | Stars: Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer, Michael Shannon, Doug Jones

Votes: 447,834 | Gross: $63.86M

12. Divergent (2014)

PG-13 | 139 min | Action, Adventure, Mystery

In a world divided by factions based on virtues, Tris learns she's Divergent and won't fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, Tris and the mysterious Four must find out what makes Divergents dangerous before it's too late.

Director: Neil Burger | Stars: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Kate Winslet, Jai Courtney

Votes: 489,225 | Gross: $150.95M

13. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode: Dark Wings, Dark Words (2013)

TV-MA | 56 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Bran and company meet Jojen and Meera Reed. Arya, Gendry, and Hot Pie meet the Brotherhood. Jaime travels through the wilderness with Brienne. Sansa confesses her true feelings about Joffery to Margaery.

Director: Daniel Minahan | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Kit Harington

Votes: 31,051

14. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode: Valar Dohaeris (2013)

TV-MA | 55 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Jon is brought before Mance Rayder, the King Beyond the Wall, while the Night's Watch survivors retreat south. In King's Landing, Tyrion asks for his reward. Littlefinger offers Sansa a way out.

Director: Daniel Minahan | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington

Votes: 33,631

15. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode: The Rains of Castamere (2013)

TV-MA | 51 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Robb and Catelyn arrive at the Twins for the wedding. Jon is put to the test to see where his loyalties truly lie. Bran's group decides to split up. Daenerys plans an invasion of Yunkai.

Director: David Nutter | Stars: Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, Richard Madden, Iain Glen

Votes: 117,715

16. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode: Kissed by Fire (2013)

TV-MA | 57 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Robb's army is falling apart. Jaime reveals a story, to Brienne, that he has never told anyone. Jon breaks his vows. The Hound is granted his freedom. The Lannisters hatch a new plan.

Director: Alex Graves | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke

Votes: 32,389

17. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode: Mhysa (2013)

TV-MA | 63 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Bran and company travel beyond the Wall. Sam returns to Castle Black. Jon says goodbye to Ygritte. Jaime returns to King's Landing. The Night's Watch asks for help from Stannis.

Director: David Nutter | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke

Votes: 35,509

18. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode: And Now His Watch Is Ended (2013)

TV-MA | 53 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Jaime mopes over his lost hand. Cersei is growing uncomfortable with the Tyrells. The Night's Watch is growing impatient with Craster. Daenerys buys the Unsullied.

Director: Alex Graves | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke

Votes: 42,325

19. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode: Walk of Punishment (2013)

TV-MA | 56 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Robb and Catelyn arrive at Riverrun for Lord Hoster Tully's funeral. Tywin names Tyrion the new Master of Coin. Arya says goodbye to Hot Pie. The Night's Watch returns to Craster's. Brienne and Jaime are taken prisoner.

Directors: David Benioff, D.B. Weiss | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke

Votes: 31,414

20. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode: Second Sons (2013)

TV-MA | 56 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Daenerys tries to persuade the Second Sons to join her against Yunkai. Stannis releases Davos from the dungeons. Sam and Gilly are attacked by a White Walker. Sansa and Tyrion wed.

Director: Michelle MacLaren | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Iain Glen

Votes: 31,609

21. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode: The Climb (2013)

TV-MA | 53 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Jon and the wildlings scale the Wall. The Brotherhood sells Gendry to Melisandre. Robb does what he can to win back the Freys. Tyrion tells Sansa about their engagement.

Director: Alik Sakharov | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Kit Harington

Votes: 31,870

22. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode: The Bear and the Maiden Fair (2013)

TV-MA | 58 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Jon and the wildlings travel south of the Wall. Talisa tells Robb that she's pregnant. Arya runs away from the Brotherhood. Daenerys arrives at Yunkai. Jaime leaves Brienne behind at Harrenhal.

Director: Michelle MacLaren | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington

Votes: 30,937

23. Conversations with Hollywood (2011– )
Episode: Writing for Top TV Shows (2013)

Talk-Show

Top writer-producers and showrunners discuss the craft of writing for scripted television. The guest panel also share behind-the-scenes tips for working in television, along with stories of... See full summary »

Director: Lana Morgan | Stars: Alexander Cary, Glen Mazzara, Dan O'Shannon, Janet Tamaro

24. Hope Springs (2012)

PG-13 | 100 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

After thirty years of marriage, a middle-aged couple attends an intense, week-long counseling session to work on their relationship.

Director: David Frankel | Stars: Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones, Steve Carell, Jean Smart

Votes: 44,331 | Gross: $63.54M

25. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode: The North Remembers (2012)

TV-MA | 53 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Tyrion arrives at King's Landing to take his father's place as Hand of the King. Stannis Baratheon plans to take the Iron Throne for his own. Robb tries to decide his next move in the war. The Night's Watch arrive at the house of Craster.

Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Michelle Fairley

Votes: 34,449

26. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode: The Night Lands (2012)

TV-MA | 54 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Arya makes friends with Gendry. Tyrion tries to take control of the Small Council. Theon arrives at his home, Pyke, in order to persuade his father into helping Robb with the war. Jon tries to investigate Craster's secret.

Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Aidan Gillen

Votes: 32,649

27. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode: Garden of Bones (2012)

TV-MA | 51 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Lord Baelish arrives at Renly's camp just before he faces off against Stannis. Daenerys and her company are welcomed into the city of Qarth. Arya, Gendry, and Hot Pie find themselves imprisoned at Harrenhal.

Director: David Petrarca | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Michelle Fairley, Emilia Clarke, Aidan Gillen

Votes: 31,342

28. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode: What Is Dead May Never Die (2012)

TV-MA | 53 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Tyrion tries to see who he can trust in the Small Council. Catelyn visits Renly to try and persuade him to join Robb in the war. Theon must decide if his loyalties lie with his own family or with Robb.

Director: Alik Sakharov | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Michelle Fairley, Aidan Gillen

Votes: 32,281

29. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode: The Ghost of Harrenhal (2012)

TV-MA | 55 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Tyrion investigates a secret weapon that King Joffrey plans to use against Stannis. Meanwhile, as a token for saving his life, Jaqen H'ghar offers to kill three people that Arya chooses.

Director: David Petrarca | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Michelle Fairley, Emilia Clarke

Votes: 31,500

30. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode: Blackwater (2012)

TV-MA | 55 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Stannis Baratheon's fleet and army arrive at King's Landing and the battle for the city begins. Cersei plans for her and her children's future.

Director: Neil Marshall | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Charles Dance, Liam Cunningham

Votes: 54,673

31. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode: The Old Gods and the New (2012)

TV-MA | 54 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Theon seizes control of Winterfell. Jon captures a wildling, named Ygritte. The people of King's Landing begin to turn against King Joffrey. Daenerys looks to buy ships to sail for the Seven Kingdoms.

Director: David Nutter | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Michelle Fairley, Emilia Clarke

Votes: 32,859

32. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode: A Man Without Honor (2012)

TV-MA | 56 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Bran and Rickon have escaped Winterfell. Theon tries to hunt them down. Daenerys' dragons have been stolen. Jon travels through the wilderness with Ygritte as his prisoner. Sansa has bled and is now ready to have Joffrey's children.

Director: David Nutter | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Michelle Fairley

Votes: 31,961

33. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode: The Prince of Winterfell (2012)

TV-MA | 54 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Stannis is just days from King's Landing. Tyrion prepares for his arrival. Jon and Qhorin are taken prisoner by the wildlings. Catelyn is arrested for releasing Jaime. Arya, Gendry, and Hot Pie plan to escape from Harrenhal.

Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Michelle Fairley

Votes: 31,548

34. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode: Valar Morghulis (2012)

TV-MA | 64 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Joffrey puts Sansa aside for Margaery Tyrell. Robb marries Talisa Maegyr. Jon prepares to meet Mance Rayder. Arya says farewell to Jaqen H'ghar. Daenerys tries to rescue her dragons.

Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Michelle Fairley

Votes: 38,438

35. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)

TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Nine noble families fight for control over the lands of Westeros, while an ancient enemy returns after being dormant for millennia.

Stars: Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington, Lena Headey

Votes: 2,286,538

36. Script to Screen (2011– )

Talk-Show

Script to Screen examines the screenplay and its transition to the screen. It is hosted by the UCSB Pollock Theater Director, Matt Ryan, and co-produced by the Pollock Theater student staff.

Stars: Matt Ryan, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Dean Pitchford

37. On Story (2011– )

27 min | Talk-Show

A look inside the creative process of writers, creators and filmmakers.

Stars: Álvaro Rodríguez, Shane Black, Damon Lindelof, Scott Rosenberg

Votes: 56

38. Conversations with Hollywood (2011– )

Talk-Show

Screenwriters, producers and entertainment industry professionals share inside perspectives on writing, filmmaking and navigating show business - along with practical tips on breaking into Hollywood and stories of their journey to success.

Stars: Bill Lundy, David Alex Kurtz, Michael Engel, Mark Fergus

39. The Amazing Mrs. Novak (2009 TV Movie)

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Director: Christopher Misiano | Stars: Brooke Baumer, Scott Cohen, Kristin Dattilo, Jen Drohan

40. Tell Me You Love Me (2007)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Romance

A drama about three couples and the therapist they share.

Stars: Michelle Borth, Tim DeKay, Aislinn Paul, Adam Scott

Votes: 4,298

41. Tell Me You Love Me (2007)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (2007)

TV-MA | 50 min | Drama, Romance

Jaime's doubts about Hugo persist, even after a drug-fueled siesta; Carolyn is surging, but Palek seems to be losing interest; Dave and Katie argue over the value of Katie's therapy sessions; May reaches out to an old acquaintance.

Director: Patricia Rozema | Stars: Michelle Borth, Tim DeKay, Aislinn Paul, Adam Scott

Votes: 105

42. Tell Me You Love Me (2007)
Episode: Episode #1.3 (2007)

TV-MA | 48 min | Drama, Romance

Jaime can't shake the memory of Hugo; new clouds emerge for Palek and Carolyn after an incident at a gathering of friends.

Director: Patricia Rozema | Stars: Michelle Borth, Tim DeKay, Aislinn Paul, Adam Scott

Votes: 94

43. Tell Me You Love Me (2007)
Episode: Episode #1.6 (2007)

TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, Romance

May offers up a novel idea for David and Katie to save their marriage. As Carolyn and Palek come to terms with their infertility, Palek makes a revelation to his startled wife. Later, ... See full summary »

Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Michelle Borth, Tim DeKay, Aislinn Paul, Adam Scott

Votes: 87

44. Tell Me You Love Me (2007)
Episode: Episode #1.10 (2007)

TV-MA | 51 min | Drama, Romance

May gets devastating news, but decides not to cancel her therapy appointments. Jamie and Hugo reconnect, for better or for worse. Palek's blunt revelation shocks Carolyn. Dave and Katie achieve a breakthrough.

Director: Melanie Mayron | Stars: Michelle Borth, Tim DeKay, Aislinn Paul, Adam Scott

Votes: 80

45. Tell Me You Love Me (2007)
Episode: Episode #1.4 (2007)

TV-MA | 50 min | Drama, Romance

Katie is shocked when Dave joins her at therapy--and even more so after hearing what he has to say. Meanwhile, Carolyn shares a college secret with Palek, who skips her session and avoids ... See full summary »

Director: Rodrigo García | Stars: Michelle Borth, Tim DeKay, Aislinn Paul, Adam Scott

Votes: 89

46. Tell Me You Love Me (2007)
Episode: Episode #1.5 (2007)

TV-MA | 53 min | Drama, Romance

Carolyn and Palek try a more aggressive approach in their efforts to get pregnant; May suggests a first step to solve David and Katie's intimacy problems; Jamie vows celibacy, but finds ... See full summary »

Director: Anthony Hemingway | Stars: Michelle Borth, Tim DeKay, Aislinn Paul, Adam Scott

Votes: 80

47. Tell Me You Love Me (2007)
Episode: Episode #1.7 (2007)

TV-MA | 54 min | Drama, Romance

Katie and Dave get a rare night alone, and make small steps towards rekindling their intimacy. Jamie's new relationship with Nick is jeopardized by the reappearance of Hugo. Palek and Carolyn change homes, but their problems continue.

Director: Melanie Mayron | Stars: Michelle Borth, Tim DeKay, Aislinn Paul, Adam Scott

Votes: 80

48. Tell Me You Love Me (2007)
Episode: Episode #1.8 (2007)

TV-MA | 51 min | Drama, Romance

Dave and Katie debate the value of continued therapy. Palek worries about losing his identity in the wake of Carolyn's recent revelation. Nick is spending more and more time at Jamie's, but she can't tell him what he wants to hear.

Director: Alex Zakrzewski | Stars: Michelle Borth, Tim DeKay, Aislinn Paul, Adam Scott

Votes: 87

49. Tell Me You Love Me (2007)
Episode: Episode #1.9 (2007)

TV-MA | 50 min | Drama, Romance

Unsettling news from her friend Rita sends Katie in a new direction, leaving Dave to handle the household and therapy alone. Meanwhile, Palek finds it difficult to cope with his mounting ... See full summary »

Director: Melanie Mayron | Stars: Michelle Borth, Tim DeKay, Aislinn Paul, Adam Scott

Votes: 79

50. Jack & Bobby (2004–2005)
Episode: A Child of God (2005)

TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi

When Missy tells Bobby she's pregnant of his baby, all Grace's feminist obsession simply subside to tell him there's no greater burden then raising a child alone, except doing so with a ... See full summary »

Director: Ellen S. Pressman | Stars: Christine Lahti, Matt Long, Logan Lerman, Jessica Paré

Votes: 34