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1.
Columbo (1971–2003)
Episode:
The Bye-Bye Sky High I.Q. Murder Case
(1977)
TV-PG | 70 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sigma Society member Oliver Brandt murders his business partner when he threatens to expose him as an embezzler and constructs a seemingly foolproof alibi.
Director: Sam Wanamaker | Stars: Peter Falk, Theodore Bikel, Kenneth Mars, Sorrell Booke
Votes: 2,483
2.
The Name of the Game (1968–1971)
Episode:
LA 2017
(1971)
TV-PG | 74 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Glenn Howard, while driving to a Pollution Summit meeting, falls unconscious and finds himself somehow in the future year 2017 where remaining society lives underground due to contaminated air. Can he somehow return to 1971?
Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Gene Barry, Barry Sullivan, Edmond O'Brien, Severn Darden
Votes: 313
3.
21 Jump Street (1987–1991)
Episode:
A.W.O.L.
(1989)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Captain Fuller's friend Wilcox comes to him for help finding an army private that has gone A.W.O.L. before the private gets in serious trouble.
Director: Michael Robison | Stars: Johnny Depp, Holly Robinson Peete, Peter DeLuise, Dustin Nguyen
Votes: 115
4.
21 Jump Street (1987–1991)
Episode:
Mike's P.O.V.
(1989)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Hanson and Penhall go undercover in a high school after a teacher and his wife are shot at in front of their home.
Director: Jorge Montesi | Stars: Johnny Depp, Holly Robinson Peete, Peter DeLuise, Dustin Nguyen
Votes: 142
5.
3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001)
Episode:
B.D.O.C.
(2000)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Tommy goes away to college, causing Dick extreme parental withdrawal. Meanwhile, Sally & Harry interview potential replacements, and Sally hires a "pretty boy" to be the new information officer.
Director: Terry Hughes | Stars: John Lithgow, Kristen Johnston, French Stewart, Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Votes: 262
6.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
S.O.B.s
(2006)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
George Sr. suggests a last-ditch effort to save the family by holding a fund raiser to raise money to pay their legal expenses. Michael suggests to Lindsay that she take over the house work... See full summary »
Director: Robert Berlinger | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,432
7.
Batman: The Animated Series (1992–1995)
Episode:
P.O.V.
(1992)
Unrated | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Bullock's account of a botched sting operation is so at odds with the other officers' testimony that the police suspect everyone.
Director: Kevin Altieri | Stars: Kevin Conroy, Robert Costanzo, Bob Hastings, Robby Benson
Votes: 2,551
8.
The Brady Bunch (1969–1974)
Episode:
Ghost Town, U.S.A.
(1971)
Not Rated | 26 min | Comedy, Family
The Bradys and Alice begin their trek to Grand Canyon. But a stop at a ghost town turns out to be a detour, after a demented prospector locks everyone in the jail, thinking they plan to steal his (non-existant) gold claim.
Director: Oscar Rudolph | Stars: Robert Reed, Florence Henderson, Ann B. Davis, Maureen McCormick
Votes: 229
9.
Cagney & Lacey (1981–1988)
Episode:
DWI
(1986)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
While running the night shift, a case of DWI begins to make Chris confront her own demons with the bottle.
Director: Al Waxman | Stars: Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless, Al Waxman, Carl Lumbly
Votes: 49
10.
Combat! (1962–1967)
Episode:
S.I.W.
(1965)
Action, Drama, War
An already-controversial replacement adds to his reputation for cowardice by turning up with an apparent Self-Inflicted Wound.
Director: John Peyser | Stars: Vic Morrow, Rick Jason, John Cassavetes, Jack Hogan
Votes: 109
11.
Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode:
E.B. Was Left Out
(2005)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, History
Joanie discovers what happened at the Chez Ami and confides in Charlie Utter. Swearengen meets with Alma regarding Miss Isringhausen's allegations...and her connection to the Pinkertons. ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Almereyda | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver
Votes: 1,560
12.
The District (2000–2004)
Episode:
A.K.A
(2004)
TV-14 | Comedy, Crime, Drama
An old friend of Nancy's who is currently in witness protection, drops in to catch up on old times. It turns out that Nancy's friend is unwittingly being targeted in a plot to kill off ... See full summary »
Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Roger Aaron Brown, Sean Patrick Thomas, Elizabeth Marvel
Votes: 30
13.
The Dukes of Hazzard (1979–1985)
Episode:
R.I.P. Henry Flatt
(1980)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Comedy
Henry Flatt, a man the Dukes know whom is believed to be dead shows up alive. He faked his death because he "took" some money from Boss Hogg and to avoid his wrath, which included a burial ... See full summary »
Director: Denver Pyle | Stars: Tom Wopat, John Schneider, Catherine Bach, Denver Pyle
Votes: 160
14.
The Dukes of Hazzard (1979–1985)
Episode:
The Late J.D. Hogg
(1980)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Comedy
Boss' dream finally comes true when he forecloses on the Duke farm. Just as he is celebrating his success, he gets a call from his doctor telling him he has only two weeks to live.
Director: Hollingsworth Morse | Stars: Tom Wopat, John Schneider, Catherine Bach, Denver Pyle
Votes: 165
15.
Ellen (1994–1998)
Episode:
G.I. Ellen
(1997)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Ellen attends her father Harold's annual Civil War re-enactment outing in which her father plays General Grant. Ellen wants to play a solder, which brings out hostility from the other men ... See full summary »
Director: Gil Junger | Stars: Ellen DeGeneres, Joely Fisher, David Anthony Higgins, Clea Lewis
Votes: 79
16.
Ellen (1994–1998)
Episode:
Morgan, P.I.
(1996)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
When Ellen's bookstore is robbed, she offers to help the police with a sting to catch the "perp" in the act who is selling fake home security systems to the stores robbed. But problems come... See full summary »
Director: Robby Benson | Stars: Ellen DeGeneres, Joely Fisher, David Anthony Higgins, Clea Lewis
Votes: 72
17.
The Fall Guy (1981–1986)
Episode:
P.S. I Love You
(1983)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Actor Tab Hunter gets framed for murder because he owes money to a gambling boss. Colt, Howie, Jody and tiny stunt-woman Cassie travel to a Palm Springs casino with a plan to prove Tab's innocence.
Director: Don Medford | Stars: Lee Majors, Douglas Barr, Heather Thomas, Markie Post
Votes: 72
18.
Fame (1982–1987)
Episode:
W.S.O.A.
(1986)
TV-14 | Drama, Music, Musical
As the deejay for W.S.O.A., the school's radio station, Jesse receives calls from Roberta, a suicidal sixteen year-old. After being advised by a psychologist for the school board to ... See full summary »
Director: Win Phelps | Stars: Debbie Allen, Jesse Borrego, Loretta Chandler, Albert Hague
Votes: 16
19.
Fantasy Island (1977–1984)
Episode:
The Case Against Mr. Roarke/Save Sherlock Holmes
(1982)
TV-G | 60 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Fran Warner presents Roarke with her daughter Nancy, claiming he's her father; and security guard Kevin Lansing assists a fictional detective of Roarke's choice in solving a case.
Director: Don Weis | Stars: Ricardo Montalban, Hervé Villechaize, Wendy Schaal, Stuart Damon
Votes: 63
20.
Flipper (1964–1967)
Episode:
S.O.S Dolphin
(1964)
Not Rated | 30 min | Adventure, Family
Flipper saves a marine doctor poisoned by a fish sting.
Director: Leon Benson | Stars: Brian Kelly, Luke Halpin, Tommy Norden, Flipper
Votes: 44
21.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode:
P.S. I Love You
(1992)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
A plain girl at school starts giving Will expensive gifts; Will pretends to like her because he likes the gifts. Philip enters the political race to become a judge, running against his mentor.
Director: Shelley Jensen | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro
Votes: 665
22.
Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964–1969)
Episode:
Gomer Pyle, P.O.W.
(1965)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
Gomer and his platoon engage in "war games" against a rival unit and Pvt. Pyle ends up captured and a prisoner of war.
Director: Coby Ruskin | Stars: Jim Nabors, Frank Sutton, Ronnie Schell, Ted Bessell
Votes: 63
23.
Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964–1969)
Episode:
Gomer the M.P.
(1965)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
Gomer gets assigned to MP duty.
Director: Coby Ruskin | Stars: Jim Nabors, Frank Sutton, Ronnie Schell, Paul Gilbert
Votes: 64
24.
Knight Rider (1982–1986)
Episode:
Custom K.I.T.T.
(1983)
TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Devon loses Colonel Smythe's Pennington Ascot Regency to highway thieves. Michael's investigation leads him to a custom car show that is in the vicinity whenever there is a custom car theft.
Director: Georg Fenady | Stars: David Hasselhoff, Edward Mulhare, Rebecca Holden, Denise Miller
Votes: 278
25.
Knight Rider (1982–1986)
Episode:
K.I.T.T. the Cat
(1983)
TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama
An infamous cat burglar has begun robbing jewelry again. The problem is that the man who was always the main suspect has recently passed on. Consequently, suspicion soon falls on his daughter, Grace Fallon.
Director: Jeffrey Hayden | Stars: David Hasselhoff, Edward Mulhare, Rebecca Holden, Geena Davis
Votes: 292
26.
Knight Rider (1982–1986)
Episode:
K.I.T.T. vs. K.A.R.R.
(1984)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
K.I.T.T.'s bad tempered prototype K.A.R.R. is found buried in the sand by mechanic John Stanton and his girlfriend Mandy. K.A.R.R. convinces Stanton to replace his damaged parts and give ... See full summary »
Director: Winrich Kolbe | Stars: David Hasselhoff, Edward Mulhare, Patricia McPherson, Jeff Osterhage
Votes: 434
27.
Knight Rider (1982–1986)
Episode:
Killer K.I.T.T.
(1986)
TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Marco Berio, a former employee of F.L.A.G, uses his knowledge of K.I.T.T. to override the Trans Am's CPU and turn him against his owner, Michael Knight.
Director: Charles Bail | Stars: David Hasselhoff, Edward Mulhare, Patricia McPherson, Peter Parros
Votes: 236
28.
L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode:
Sparky Brackman R.I.P. ????-1987
(1987)
TV-PG | 48 min | Drama
Brackman's quarrel with an eccentric neighbor's complaint about his barking dog escalates dramatically when the fight turns ugly and physical. Meanwhile, Kuzak faces a tough opposing ... See full summary »
Director: Paul Schneider | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry
Votes: 48
29.
L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode:
To Live and Diet in L.A.
(1989)
TV-PG | 48 min | Drama
Grace reveals a technicality that could free convicted cop killer Lyle Torrey. But a certain police officer, named Lt. Dolan, tries to prevent Grace from getting Torrey released pending a ... See full summary »
Director: John Pasquin | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry
Votes: 39
30.
Living Single (1993–1998)
Episode:
Five Card Stud
(1994)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Kyle has to choose between a promotion and his friend when he hears his boss lie about his date with Regine.
Director: Rob Schiller | Stars: Queen Latifah, Kim Coles, Erika Alexander, Terrence 'T.C.' Carson
Votes: 56
31.
Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
Episode:
A.A.P.I.
(1986)
Not Rated | 47 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Magnum is being awarded the Local PI Of The Year Award when the presenter, French detective Jean Claude Fornier, collapses and dies. Thomas, aided by several other PIs, sets out to find the murderer.
Director: Russ Mayberry | Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti
Votes: 290
32.
Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode:
The D.A.
(1990)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
After successfully getting a man convicted of killing his wife's lover, Julie is threatened by the man's brother and becomes the target of a stalker.
Director: Russ Mayberry | Stars: Andy Griffith, Nancy Stafford, Julie Sommars, Clarence Gilyard Jr.
Votes: 110
33.
Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode:
The D.J.
(1989)
TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Ben Matlock very reluctantly defends an abrasive talk radio personality who is accused of murdering a rival talk radio celebrity.
Director: Tony Mordente | Stars: Andy Griffith, Nancy Stafford, Julie Sommars, Kene Holiday
Votes: 133
34.
Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode:
The P.I.
(1994)
TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Jesse Morgan runs into Ben at the courthouse. Jesse tells Ben, who is a family friend, that she is going to be moving to Los Angeles to go to school. Before she leaves, Ben tells Jesse ... See full summary »
Director: Christopher Hibler | Stars: Andy Griffith, Brynn Thayer, Daniel Roebuck, George Peppard
Votes: 124
35.
Mork & Mindy (1978–1982)
Episode:
P.S. 2001
(1981)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Mearth attends school on Ork, where he is teased for being an "Earth-head".
Director: Bob Claver | Stars: Robin Williams, Pam Dawber, Conrad Janis, Jonathan Winters
Votes: 86
36.
Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996)
Episode:
Who Killed J.B. Fletcher?
(1991)
TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A fan, posing as Jessica, is arrested and later murdered.
Director: Walter Grauman | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Max Baer Jr., Janet Blair, Betty Garrett
Votes: 481
37.
Odyssey 5 (2002–2004)
Episode:
L.D.U. 7
(2002)
TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Chuck, Kurt and Sarah infiltrate a private high tech prison called Lock Down Unit 7 to find the convict who claims that the people he killed were synthetic replicas of his parents. Neil's brother is having identity crisis.
Director: George Mendeluk | Stars: Peter Weller, Sebastian Roché, Christopher Gorham, Leslie Silva
Votes: 79
38.
The Partridge Family (1970–1974)
Episode:
...---... (S.O.S.)
(1974)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Shirley is surprised to learn that an old boyfriend is in town to make a speech. It turns out he is now a navy Captain and Keith and Danny are suspicious of his motives for their mother.
Director: Bob Claver | Stars: Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, Susan Dey, Danny Bonaduce
Votes: 82
39.
Pensacola: Wings of Gold (1997–2000)
Episode:
C.Q.
(1999)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Drama
Spoon's father comes by with bad news. The Nuggets head out to try landing on an aircraft carrier, a dangerous and difficult skill to master.
Director: Bill Corcoran | Stars: James Brolin, Kenny Johnson, Michael Trucco, Sandra Hess
Votes: 31
40.
Pensacola: Wings of Gold (1997–2000)
Episode:
S.O.D.
(1998)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Drama
Spoon gets more involved with Teri, which leads to personal and career heartaches.
Director: Sidney J. Furie | Stars: James Brolin, Kenny Johnson, Michael Trucco, Sandra Hess
Votes: 34
41.
Roseanne (1988–2018)
Episode:
Becky Howser, M.D.
(1996)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
Mark tries to cheer up a glum Becky by inviting the family over for a surprise get-together. As the night goes on, Becky's mood only worsens which prompts Roseanne to pull her aside for a ... See full summary »
Director: Gail Mancuso | Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert
Votes: 207
42.
S.W.A.T. (1975–1976)
Episode:
Kill S.W.A.T.
(1975)
TV-14 | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Hondo and his team are set up as targets for mass execution by a family of criminals who have convinced themselves that the death of one of their kin was an act of S.W.A.T. "brutality."
Director: George McCowan | Stars: Steve Forrest, Robert Urich, Rod Perry, Mark Shera
Votes: 32
43.
Silk Stalkings (1991–1999)
Episode:
Ramone, P.I.
(1998)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
After becoming a licensed private detective, Ramone's first case stumbles into a murder.
Director: Martin Wood | Stars: Chris Potter, Janet Gunn, Charlie Brill, David Naughton
Votes: 17
44.
Silk Stalkings (1991–1999)
Episode:
S.O.B.
(1991)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The mysterious death of a wealthy Palm Beach socialite leads Rita and Chris to a devious blackmail/extortion plot concocted by a charter boat captain and a prostitute.
Director: Ralph Hemecker | Stars: Mitzi Kapture, Rob Estes, Shari Shattuck, Christopher Lawford
Votes: 51
45.
Simon & Simon (1981–1989)
Episode:
D.J., D.O.A.
(1983)
TV-PG | Action, Crime, Drama
An eccentric radio deejay who witnesses the murder of her friend and co-worker, seeks Rick and A.J.'s help in discovering who killed him and why.
Director: Christian I. Nyby II | Stars: Jameson Parker, Gerald McRaney, Mary Carver, P.J. Soles
Votes: 64
46.
Spin City (1996–2002)
Episode:
Porn in the U.S.A.
(1997)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Randall is caught on camera while visiting an X-rated video store to research a crusade against porn on public access TV. Paul's visiting mother Abby turns out to be a hottie. Nikki bonds with Mike's new girlfriend Laurie.
Director: Andy Cadiff | Stars: Michael J. Fox, Richard Kind, Alan Ruck, Michael Boatman
Votes: 146
47.
St. Elsewhere (1982–1988)
Episode:
E.R.
(1986)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
A mentally-disturbed man who thinks that he is the city of Boston roams around the ER. Novino accompanies Westphall to the Doctor of the Year banquet. Craig has an auto breakdown which ... See full summary »
Director: Mark Tinker | Stars: Ed Flanders, Norman Lloyd, Ed Begley Jr., Stephen Furst
Votes: 43
48.
Team Knight Rider (1997–1998)
Episode:
K.R.O.
(1997)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
TKR is called in to stop a deranged Knight Foundation Ferrari sports car that escaped while being transported to Maryland Industries for reprogramming.
Director: Spiro Razatos | Stars: Brixton Karnes, Christine Steel, Duane Davis, Kathy Trageser
Votes: 28
49.
Team Knight Rider (1997–1998)
Episode:
The Magnificent T.K.R.
(1997)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
When a former French government official, Jean-Claude Laval, steals a top-secret device form the US government, Team Knight Rider must follow him into a Mexican town to recover it.
Director: Gilbert Alexander Wadsworth III | Stars: Brixton Karnes, Christine Steel, Duane Davis, Kathy Trageser
Votes: 25
50.
Tru Calling (2003–2005)
Episode:
D.O.A.
(2004)
TV-14 | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Tru discovers that her mysterious new coworker, Jack Harper, has the same ability as Tru to relive days. However, she soon discovers that Jack doesn't share the same belief as Tru of trying to save everyone who asks for help.
Director: Dan Lerner | Stars: Eliza Dushku, Shawn Reaves, Zach Galifianakis, A.J. Cook
Votes: 232