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1.
ER (1994–2009)
Episode:
Love's Labor Lost
(1995)
TV-14 | 46 min | Drama, Romance
Dr. Benton has to deal with the aftermath of his mother's fall and crosses the line with the surgical attending when he insists on scrubbing in for her operation. Dr. Greene deals with Jodi... See full summary »
Director: Mimi Leder | Stars: Anthony Edwards, George Clooney, Sherry Stringfield, Noah Wyle
Votes: 1,459
2.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Felina
(2013)
TV-14 | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walter White returns to Albuquerque one last time to secure his family's future and settle old scores.
Director: Vince Gilligan | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 139,343
3.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Face Off
(2011)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Jesse is brought to the FBI for questioning on his knowledge of ricin. In a last effort to kill Gus, Walt must ask for help from an old enemy.
Director: Vince Gilligan | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 74,637
4.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
Ab Aeterno
(2010)
TV-14 | 48 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
The mysteries behind Richard Alpert's arrival to the island, his immortality, and his alliance with Jacob are revealed--plus more details about the purpose of the island and the relationship between Jacob and the smoke monster.
Director: Tucker Gates | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Nestor Carbonell, Henry Ian Cusick, Emilie de Ravin
Votes: 7,769
5.
Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode:
The Contest
(1992)
PG | 23 min | Comedy
George's mother throws her back out when she falls down after catching George performing a personal act; the gang partakes in a contest of self-denial.
Director: Tom Cherones | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 9,200
6.
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)
Episode:
The Car Pool Lane
(2004)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Larry wants tickets for a coming Dodger game. Before he can go he has to get out of jury duty, score some medical marijuana for his dad's glaucoma and drive a friend to the airport. Thankfully a run-in with a hooker makes all these easier.
Director: Robert B. Weide | Stars: Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Shelley Berman
Votes: 2,473
7.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Final Grades
(2006)
TV-MA | 79 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
In the Season Four finale, the bodies from the vacants pile up while Burrell offers his support to Daniels and admonishes Rawls for crossing him. A distraught Bubbles finds himself at his wit's end after his revenge plan backfires.
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Frankie Faison, Aidan Gillen
Votes: 6,037
8.
I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
Episode:
Job Switching
(1952)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Family
After Ricky and Fred get upset about the girls' spending, Lucy and Ethel go to work in a candy factory while the boys do the housework.
Director: William Asher | Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Votes: 791
9.
The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)
Episode:
Eye of the Beholder
(1960)
TV-PG | 25 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A young woman lying in a hospital bed, her head wrapped in bandages, awaits the outcome of a surgical procedure performed by the State in a last-ditch attempt to make her look "normal."
Director: Douglas Heyes | Stars: Maxine Stuart, William D. Gordon, Jennifer Howard, George Keymas
Votes: 6,257
10.
24 (2001–2010)
Episode:
11:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
(2002)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama
After being falsely informed his daughter has been killed, the enraged Jack Bauer goes to the dock to kill the Drazens whilst the traitor at CTU tries to make a quick escape.
Director: Stephen Hopkins | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Leslie Hope, Sarah Clarke, Elisha Cuthbert
Votes: 2,603
11.
Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode:
The Merv Griffin Show
(1997)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
George runs over a flock of pigeons. Jerry's girlfriend has a vintage toy collection she won't let him touch. A new co-worker is freaking Elaine out. Kramer rebuilds the set of "The Merv Griffin Show" in his apartment.
Director: Andy Ackerman | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 4,890
12.
The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977)
Episode:
Chuckles Bites the Dust
(1975)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Mary thinks that the death of Chuckles the Clown is nothing to laugh about--until she attends the funeral.
Director: Joan Darling | Stars: Mary Tyler Moore, Edward Asner, Gavin MacLeod, Ted Knight
Votes: 526
13.
Midnight Caller (1988–1991)
Episode:
Someone to Love
(1989)
Drama
A telephone call takes Jack back to the last time he was with his ex-girlfriend, Tina Cassidy, as she approached the final stages of her painful battle against AIDS.
Director: Robert Singer | Stars: Gary Cole, Wendy Kilbourne, Dennis Dun, Mykelti Williamson
Votes: 16
14.
Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
Episode:
Home from the Sea
(1983)
Not Rated | 47 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
It is July 4th and Magnum is off the coast on his surf ski when a speed boat shoots past him throwing TM into the water and the surf ski drifts away.
Director: Harvey S. Laidman | Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti
Votes: 516
15.
NYPD Blue (1993–2005)
Episode:
Hearts and Souls
(1998)
TV-14 | 66 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sipowicz helps his ex-wife deal with a drunk-driving violation. Simone's body rapidly succumbs to infection in the wake of his heart transplant.
Director: Paris Barclay | Stars: Jimmy Smits, Dennis Franz, James McDaniel, Kim Delaney
Votes: 347
16.
Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
Episode:
Everyone's Waiting
(2005)
TV-MA | 73 min | Comedy, Drama
Nate and Brenda's daughter Willa is born, but 2 months early and at only 2 lb. 4 oz., requiring a prolonged hospital stay. Nate is convinced she won't make it and insists that he can't ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Ball | Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 12,286
17.
Law & Order (1990– )
Episode:
Confession
(1991)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sgt. Greevey is murdered and an angry Det. Logan pressures a confession out of the killer. Prosecutors struggle to allow the confession to be used in court.
Director: Fred Gerber | Stars: Paul Sorvino, Chris Noth, Dann Florek, Michael Moriarty
Votes: 402
18.
ER (1994–2009)
Episode:
Hell and High Water
(1995)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Doug saves a kid who's stuck in a flooded culvert and becomes a local hero when a TV helicopter films part of the rescue operation.
Director: Christopher Chulack | Stars: Anthony Edwards, George Clooney, Sherry Stringfield, Noah Wyle
Votes: 1,172
19.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
The Constant
(2008)
TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
During the helicopter ride to the ship, Desmond's consciousness begins jumping back and forth between present day 2004 and 1996. He is forced to find Daniel Faraday in 1996 in order to get answers and stop the jumps.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Henry Ian Cusick, Jeremy Davies, Emilie de Ravin
Votes: 15,016
20.
The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)
Episode:
To Serve Man
(1962)
TV-PG | 25 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
An alien race comes to Earth, promising peace and sharing technology. A linguist and his team set out to translate the aliens' language, using a book whose title they deduce is "To Serve Man."
Director: Richard L. Bare | Stars: Lloyd Bochner, Susan Cummings, Richard Kiel, Hardie Albright
Votes: 5,228
21.
Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
Episode:
Three Men and Adena
(1993)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Bayliss has a new clue on his primary case and with Frank they interrogate a suspect who they believe to be the murderer of Adena
Director: Martin Campbell | Stars: Daniel Baldwin, Richard Belzer, Andre Braugher, Clark Johnson
Votes: 504
22.
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
Episode:
The Best of Both Worlds: Part 1
(1990)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Responding to a distress call on one of the Federation's outer-most colonies, the Enterprise arrives...only to find a big hole in the ground where the town used to be, and discovers the Borg are behind the attack.
Director: Cliff Bole | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn
Votes: 5,802
23.
Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
Episode:
The Subway
(1997)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A man is pinned by a train in a subway station, producing a mortal wound that is temporarily suppressed by his situation, the Homicide detectives must determine if the incident was an accident or deliberate.
Director: Gary Fleder | Stars: Richard Belzer, Andre Braugher, Reed Diamond, Michelle Forbes
Votes: 522
24.
Get Smart (1965–1970)
Episode:
My Nephew the Spy
(1965)
TV-G | 25 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Max's Aunt and Uncle help stop a KAOS communication center disguised as a shoe store.
Director: Bruce Bilson | Stars: Don Adams, Barbara Feldon, Conrad Janis, Charles Lane
Votes: 253
25.
Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode:
The Chinese Restaurant
(1991)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
Jerry, Elaine and George stop for a quick Chinese dinner before seeing "Plan 9 From Outer Space," but circumstances at the eatery make them miss the movie.
Director: Tom Cherones | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 5,536
26.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
Through the Looking Glass: Part 1
(2007)
TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Jack and the survivors wait for Charlie to turn off The Others' signal-jamming device, not knowing that he has been captured at the Looking Glass station. The plan to blow up the group of Others who invade the camp fails.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Henry Ian Cusick, Emilie de Ravin, Michael Emerson
Votes: 13,347
27.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Ozymandias
(2013)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt goes on the run. Jesse is taken hostage. Marie forces Skyler to tell Walter, Jr. the truth.
Director: Rian Johnson | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 215,332
28.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Salud
(2011)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Jesse, Gus, and Mike fly down to Mexico, and Jesse cooks the blue meth for the cartel. Walt misses his son's 16th birthday after his fight with Jesse.
Director: Michelle MacLaren | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 34,723
29.
Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode:
The Soup Nazi
(1995)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
A soup stand owner obsesses about his customers' ordering procedure, but his soup is so good that people line up down the block for it anyway.
Director: Andy Ackerman | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 7,326
30.
Law & Order (1990– )
Episode:
Aftershock
(1996)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
After witnessing an inmate's execution, McCoy, Kincaid, Briscoe, and Curtis react in different and extreme ways.
Director: Martha Mitchell | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Benjamin Bratt, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston
Votes: 833
31.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
Jose Chung's 'From Outer Space'
(1996)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Scully recounts the investigation of an alleged UFO encounter for the famous quirky author Jose Chung's latest novel. The case gives a whole new meaning to the term Rashomon effect. Chung later returns in Millennium: Jose Chung's 'Doomsday Defense' (1997).
Director: Rob Bowman | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Charles Nelson Reilly, William Lucking
Votes: 6,554
32.
24 (2001–2010)
Episode:
Day 5: 6:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
(2006)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Jack Bauer works with Martha Logan to get a confession out of President Logan and an old antagonist returns to settle a score with Jack.
Director: Jon Cassar | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Kim Raver, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Gregory Itzin
Votes: 1,567
33. Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot (1967–1968)
TV-PG | 30 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
A young boy aids in the fight against a terrorist organization as the sole controller of a prototype giant robot.
Stars: Mitsunobu Kaneko, Toshiyuki Tsuchiyama, Kôichi Chiba, Akio Itô
Votes: 584
34.
The Wonder Years (1988–1993)
Episode:
Goodbye
(1990)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Kevin's grades in Mr. Collins' math class are not that good. After talking to Kevin, Mr. Collins suggests that he could give him extra lessons to help him on the upcoming test. One day, Mr. Collins fails to show up.
Director: Michael Dinner | Stars: Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, Olivia d'Abo
Votes: 716
35.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Homer's Phobia
(1997)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Comedy
After Marge befriends John, a gay store owner, Homer worries that his presence will have a negative effect on Bart's sexuality.
Director: Mike B. Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 4,373
36.
ER (1994–2009)
Episode:
24 Hours
(1994)
Unrated | 88 min | Drama, Romance
The pilot for the popular TV series is set during 24 frantic hours in the lives of a group of doctors, nurses, and staff members of a busy emergency room at a Chicago hospital. They deal ... See full summary »
Director: Rod Holcomb | Stars: Anthony Edwards, George Clooney, Noah Wyle, Sherry Stringfield
Votes: 2,445
37.
M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode:
Goodbye, Farewell and Amen
(1983)
TV-PG | 119 min | Comedy, Drama, War
In the closing days of the Korean War, the staff of the 4077 M*A*S*H Unit find themselves facing irrevocable changes in their lives.
Director: Alan Alda | Stars: Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, Loretta Swit
Votes: 3,897
38.
The West Wing (1999–2006)
Episode:
Two Cathedrals
(2001)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama
As the Haitian army continues their seizure of the American embassy there, Bartlet and the staff prepare for the announcement that Bartlet has M.S. and the President must decide whether or ... See full summary »
Director: Thomas Schlamme | Stars: Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney
Votes: 3,646
39.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Middle Ground
(2004)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The wire begins to yield information about the Barksdale organization. Stringer and Avon reminisce on how far they have come. McNulty finds the way to a key piece of the puzzle in an ... See full summary »
Director: Joe Chappelle | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 7,045
40.
24 (2001–2010)
Episode:
Day 5: 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
(2006)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The Russian and US Presidents are set to sign an anti-terror treaty when assassinations rock Los Angeles, a call from a distressed Chloe forces Jack into action and President Logan's wife believes there may be a conspiracy.
Director: Jon Cassar | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Kim Raver, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Carlos Bernard
Votes: 1,737
41.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Clarifications
(2008)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Baltimore's renewed police commitment brings fresh recruits to Daniels and McNulty, starting with Carver. Facing a new political challenge, Carcetti is forced to make dangerous political deals.
Director: Anthony Hemingway | Stars: Dominic West, Reg E. Cathey, John Doman, Aidan Gillen
Votes: 4,196
42.
Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode:
The Hamptons
(1994)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
The gang visits a friend's new baby in the Hamptons. George's girlfriend goes topless. A doctor's wording puzzles Elaine. George experiences "shrinkage." Kramer makes a controversial dinner.
Director: Tom Cherones | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 5,094
43.
The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)
Episode:
A Stop at Willoughby
(1960)
TV-PG | 25 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Tired of his miserable job and wife, a businessman starts dreaming on the train each night, about an old, idyllic town called Willoughby. Soon he has to know whether the town is real and fancies the thought of seeking refuge there.
Director: Robert Parrish | Stars: Rod Serling, James Daly, Howard Smith, Patricia Donahue
Votes: 4,717
44.
Taxi (1978–1983)
Episode:
Reverend Jim: A Space Odyssey
(1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The guys run into Reverend Jim and try to get him a job, but first they have to convince Louie to hire him and help him pass the exam.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conaway, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner
Votes: 454
45.
I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
Episode:
Lucy Does a TV Commercial
(1952)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Lucy has angled her way onto Ricky's special as the show's pitch girl. She advertises a medicine called "Vitameatavegamin." Believing it contains vitamins, minerals, meat, and vegetables, ... See full summary »
Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Votes: 1,043
46.
Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005)
Episode:
Baggage
(2003)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Ray and Debra have a three-week-fight over who's going to put the suitcase away.
Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Madylin Sweeten
Votes: 566
47.
Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005)
Episode:
Marie's Sculpture
(2001)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Marie makes a sculpture of something that looks inappropriate. But Ray can't find the strength to tell her.
Director: Randy Suhr | Stars: Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Madylin Sweeten
Votes: 623
48.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
Pilot: Part 1
(2004)
TV-14 | 42 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Forty-eight survivors of an airline flight originating from Australia, bound for the U.S., which crash-lands onto an unknown island 1000 miles off course, struggle to figure out a way to survive while trying to find a way to be rescued.
Director: J.J. Abrams | Stars: Matthew Fox, Evangeline Lilly, Terry O'Quinn, Naveen Andrews
Votes: 12,756
49.
M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode:
Abyssinia, Henry
(1975)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
Henry finds out he's been discharged from the army and everyone at the 4077th prepares to say goodbye to him as he heads home.
Director: Larry Gelbart | Stars: Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, McLean Stevenson, Loretta Swit
Votes: 1,491
50.
Murder One (1995–1997)
Episode:
Chapter One
(1995)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Hoffman & Associates takes on hot new case.
Director: Charles Haid | Stars: Daniel Benzali, Mary McCormack, Michael Hayden, Grace Phillips
Votes: 93
51.
Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode:
The Rye
(1996)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
After George's parents take back the bread they gifted to Susan's parents, George makes Jerry find another loaf and tries to appease Susan's parents by taking them on Kramer's Manhattan horse tours, to disastrous consequences.
Director: Andy Ackerman | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 4,291
52.
Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
Episode:
Resolutions: Part II
(1988)
Not Rated | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Someone special comes into Magnum's life. Robin Masters' identity is revealed. Magnum resigns his position at Robin's Nest and makes a life change. Rick gets married.
Director: Burt Brinckerhoff | Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti
Votes: 330
53.
China Beach (1988–1991)
Episode:
Hello Goodbye
(1991)
TV-PG | 96 min | Drama, History, War
Youngstown, Ohio, 1988. Boonie throws a reunion of all the China Beach veterans. Among the attendees are McMurphy and Joe Arenburg and their baby daughter, Beckett and his wife and teenage ... See full summary »
Director: John Sacret Young | Stars: Dana Delany, Michael Boatman, Troy Evans, Nancy Giles
Votes: 53
54.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Edith's Problem
(1972)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama
Edith's irritability as of late may be a sign of her going through menopause. Archie is frustrated when he finds out she can't possibly have her "change of life" in 30 seconds.
Director: John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 392
55.
Archie Bunker's Place (1979–1983)
Episode:
Archie Alone: Part 2
(1980)
TV-PG | Comedy
Archie's refusal to grieve over Edith's sudden death continues to take its toll on his friends and family ... until one day he happens to go into their bedroom and sees Edith's slippers.
Directors: Carroll O'Connor, Gary Shimokawa | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Martin Balsam, Danielle Brisebois, Allan Melvin
Votes: 89
56.
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)
Episode:
The Doll
(2001)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Larry's attendance at a screening results in chaos; an unlockable bathroom door causes trouble.
Director: Robert B. Weide | Stars: Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Votes: 3,233
57. 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: 62,100
58.
Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode:
Goodnight, Seattle: Part 2
(2004)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
Frasier, Niles, Daphne, Martin, and Roz move on to new chapters in their lives.
Director: David Lee | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 1,372
59.
Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005)
Episode:
The Wallpaper
(2000)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
Marie and Frank crash their car into Ray's house.
Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Madylin Sweeten
Votes: 595
60.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Bart the Daredevil
(1990)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Comedy
After seeing a motorcycle daredevil at a monster truck show, Bart becomes a death-defying daredevil skateboarder.
Director: Wesley Archer | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 4,421
61.
The West Wing (1999–2006)
Episode:
What Kind of Day Has It Been
(2000)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama
A stealth fighter is shot down over Iraq, leading to Bartlet ordering a military rescue as Toby worries about his brother trapped on a space shuttle orbiting the Earth. CJ deals with the ... See full summary »
Director: Thomas Schlamme | Stars: Rob Lowe, Moira Kelly, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney
Votes: 1,464
62.
Star Trek (1966–1969)
Episode:
Balance of Terror
(1966)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
The Enterprise must decide on its response when a Romulan ship makes a destructively hostile armed probe of Federation territory.
Director: Vincent McEveety | Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Mark Lenard, Paul Comi
Votes: 5,703
63.
ER (1994–2009)
Episode:
Be Still My Heart
(2000)
TV-14 | 46 min | Drama, Romance
Dr. Greene and Dr. Corday bond with their parents, Lucy cares for a patient with a psychotic break, and Valentine's Day celebrations in the ER end tragically.
Director: Laura Innes | Stars: Anthony Edwards, Noah Wyle, Julianna Margulies, Laura Innes
Votes: 1,195
64.
Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
Episode:
Did You See the Sunrise?
(1982)
Not Rated | 93 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Magnum, TC and Nuzo had escaped from a North Vietnamese POW camp during the Vietnam War. Nuzo returns to Hawaii and tells TC that the brutal Russian Colonel who was at the camp has returned to the U.S. and is going to kill him.
Director: Ray Austin | Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti
Votes: 747
65.
Get Smart (1965–1970)
Episode:
A Spy for a Spy
(1966)
TV-G | 25 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Both sides are kidnapping agents at such a rate that almost no one is left on either side.
Director: Bruce Bilson | Stars: Don Adams, Barbara Feldon, Edward Platt, Stacy Keach Sr.
Votes: 258
66.
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)
Episode:
The Surrogate
(2004)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Larry inadvertently jeopardizes friends' adoption. He needs a clean bill of health for "The Producers" and has to wear a heart monitor. He uses it in bad situations; a bathroom indiscretion and a car accident. Wanda accuses him of racism.
Director: Larry Charles | Stars: Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Mel Brooks
Votes: 1,882
67.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
Pilot
(1999)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama
A mobster passes out at a family barbecue and seeks therapy to understand why.
Director: David Chase | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 12,109
68.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
To'hajiilee
(2013)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Jesse and Hank come up with an idea to take Walt down. Walt hires Todd's uncle to kill Jesse.
Director: Michelle MacLaren | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 54,849
69.
Cheers (1982–1993)
Episode:
One for the Road
(1993)
TV-PG | 70 min | Comedy, Drama
Woody embarks on his new life as City Councilman. Norm embarks on his new life as civil servant as Woody pulled some strings to get him an accounting job at City Hall. And Rebecca and Sam ... See full summary »
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Ted Danson, Kirstie Alley, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger
Votes: 1,003
70.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
Ice
(1993)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Mulder and Scully are sent to investigate when a team of geophysicists stationed at a remote Alaskan outpost are killed by a parasitic alien life form.
Director: David Nutter | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Xander Berkeley, Felicity Huffman
Votes: 8,195
71.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode:
Grave Danger (1)
(2005)
TV-14 | 85 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
While investigating a case, Nick is abducted and is buried alive in a special coffin while his team takes unorthodox steps to try to find him.
Director: Quentin Tarantino | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads
Votes: 3,065
72.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Marge vs. the Monorail
(1993)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
After receiving a considerable donation of money, Springfield builds a monorail system with Homer as the conductor, unaware they've just boarded a one-way train to Hell.
Director: Rich Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 5,795
73.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Caught in the Act
(2011)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Phil and Claire's kids walk in on them having sex while delivering their anniversary present, Gloria tries to keep Claire from seeing an angry e-mail, and Mitchell and Cameron contemplate how to cover up a juice stain on a rug.
Director: Michael Spiller | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 3,764
74.
The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)
Episode:
Walking Distance
(1959)
TV-PG | 25 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A man, fed up with where he's at in life, finds himself not only in his old hometown, but back to the time when he was a boy.
Director: Robert Stevens | Stars: Rod Serling, Gig Young, Frank Overton, Irene Tedrow
Votes: 6,076
75.
The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
Episode:
Beside the Dying Fire
(2012)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
As the farm is overrun by walkers, the group fights to escape.
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Jon Bernthal, Sarah Wayne Callies, Laurie Holden
Votes: 18,618
76.
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)
Episode:
The Ski Lift
(2005)
TV-MA | 34 min | Comedy
In Larry's hunt to get Richard Lewis a kidney, he ingratiates himself to the head of a kidney consortium by playing to the man's very Orthodox Jew aims. Also, Larry suspects Lewis' nurse has a disturbing way of hiding items she has stolen.
Director: Larry Charles | Stars: Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Richard Lewis
Votes: 2,225
77.
Happy Days (1974–1984)
Episode:
Fearless Fonzarelli: Part 1
(1975)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Trying to revive his slumping "cool," Fonzie plans a televised motorcycle jump over a record fourteen garbage cans in the parking lot of Arnold's Drive-In.
Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Marion Ross, Anson Williams
Votes: 173
78.
Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005)
Episode:
Lucky Suit
(2002)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
When Robert gets a job offer with the FBI, Marie tries to stop him from being successful.
Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Madylin Sweeten
Votes: 614
79.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
Pine Barrens
(2001)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama
While Silvio has the flu, Chris and Paulie run his collections for him, which results in the pair getting lost in the woods and nearly freezing to death while Tony's affair with Gloria goes sour as does Meadow's relationship with Jackie Jr.
Director: Steve Buscemi | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 15,684
80.
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
Episode:
All Good Things...
(1994)
TV-PG | 105 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Capt. Picard finds himself shifting continually into the past, future and present and must use that to discover a threat to humanity's existence.
Director: Winrich Kolbe | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn
Votes: 9,261
81. 30 for 30 (2009– )
TV-G | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A collection of documentary films focused on sports.
Stars: Brent Musburger, Chuck D, Larry Bird, William C. Rhoden
Votes: 5,550
82.
Barney Miller (1975–1982)
Episode:
Hash
(1976)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Everyone on the squad except Barney is stoned by hashish-laced brownies made by Wojo's new girlfriend. An actor and a critic duel with swords.
Director: Noam Pitlik | Stars: Hal Linden, Abe Vigoda, Max Gail, Ron Glass
Votes: 357
83.
Three's Company (1976–1984)
Episode:
Up in the Air
(1982)
TV-PG | Comedy
Jack escorts Janet to a dull private party but when Jack consumes a tranquilizer and alcohol he becomes the life of the party.
Director: Dave Powers | Stars: John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt, Priscilla Barnes, Richard Kline
Votes: 377
84.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Krusty Gets Kancelled
(1993)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
When Krusty's show is canceled after losing viewers to a ventriloquist and his dummy, Bart and Lisa organize a celebrity-filled comeback special for their favorite clown.
Director: David Silverman | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 3,477
85.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Gloria the Victim
(1973)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama
Gloria comes home shaken up and wearing clothes borrowed from a friend. She won't tell Mike what is wrong, but eventually she relents and tells her mother that she was walking by a ... See full summary »
Directors: Bob LaHendro, John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 241
86.
Homeland (2011–2020)
Episode:
The Choice
(2012)
TV-MA | 63 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Carrie must decide what her heart really wants. Brody shares a drink with Faber to discuss the future of his family. Saul is tasked with a secret mission and Quinn makes a decision that may change everything.
Director: Michael Cuesta | Stars: Claire Danes, Damian Lewis, Morena Baccarin, David Harewood
Votes: 4,731
87.
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)
Episode:
Mister Softee
(2011)
TV-14 | 33 min | Comedy
An ice-cream truck triggers a painful childhood memory for Larry that impacts a softball title game, a therapist's fees, Bill Buckner's legacy, and his new girlfriend's travel preferences.
Director: Larry Charles | Stars: Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman, J.B. Smoove
Votes: 1,756
88.
Star Trek (1966–1969)
Episode:
The City on the Edge of Forever
(1967)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
When a temporarily insane Dr. McCoy accidentally changes history and destroys his time, Kirk and Spock follow him to prevent the disaster, but the price to do so is high.
Director: Joseph Pevney | Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Joan Collins, DeForest Kelley
Votes: 6,583
89.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Pilot
(2008)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, chemistry teacher Walter White teams up with former student Jesse Pinkman to cook and sell crystal meth.
Director: Vince Gilligan | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 43,221
90.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
The Two Escobars
(2010)
TV-G | 104 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The rise of Colombian soccer is attributed to the influx of drug money into the sport by Pablo Escobar and the other drug cartels. However, the team's swift decline after Escobar's death results in the murder of star player Andres Escobar.
Directors: Jeff Zimbalist, Michael Zimbalist | Stars: María Ester Escobar, Francisco Maturana, Alexis García V., Jaime Gaviria Gómez
Votes: 3,445
91.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Treehouse of Horror
(1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
The Simpsons move into a cursed house, then are abducted by aliens, before Homer is ensconced in a tale by Edgar Allen Poe.
Directors: Wesley Archer, Rich Moore, David Silverman | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 5,366
92.
The Wonder Years (1988–1993)
Episode:
Independence Day
(1993)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
After catching Winnie kissing another guy and losing all his money and his car in a poker game, Kevin decides to head back home to his parents.
Director: Michael Dinner | Stars: Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, Olivia d'Abo
Votes: 570
93.
M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode:
The Interview
(1976)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
War Correspondent Clete Roberts interviews the members of the 4077.
Director: Larry Gelbart | Stars: Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, Loretta Swit
Votes: 743
94.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode:
Pilot
(2000)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A murder appears to be a suicide with very little evidence.
Director: Danny Cannon | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads
Votes: 1,558
95.
The Larry Sanders Show (1992–1998)
Episode:
Flip
(1998)
TV-MA | 55 min | Comedy
Larry, Hank, Arthur and the staff prepare for, and put on, Larry's last show.
Director: Todd Holland | Stars: Garry Shandling, Jeffrey Tambor, Wallace Langham, Penny Johnson Jerald
Votes: 304
96.
The Six Million Dollar Man (1974–1978)
Episode:
Death Probe: Part 2
(1977)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
With time running out, Steve must do anything he can to disable the Russian space probe in spite of the fact that it is virtually indestructible and has numerous inventive capabilities that it uses as weapons.
Director: Dick Moder | Stars: Lee Majors, Richard Anderson, Martin E. Brooks, Nehemiah Persoff
Votes: 132
97.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Dead Freight
(2012)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walter White's domestic life continues to deteriorate; at the same time, his growing business venture aims to steal a train car chock full of methylamine.
Director: George Mastras | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 40,569
98.
Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode:
The Last Newhart
(1990)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Japanese investors buy everything in town except the Stratford Inn and convert the town into a giant golf course.
Director: Dick Martin | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy
Votes: 580
99.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
Paper Clip
(1995)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
As a government hit squad closes in on the agents, Mulder searches for clues about his father's involvement in a top secret project.
Director: Rob Bowman | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, Walter Gotell
Votes: 5,252
100.
The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)
Episode:
Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?
(1961)
TV-PG | 25 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Following a frantic phone call about a crashed spaceship, two policemen try to determine who among the bus passengers at a snowed-in roadside diner is from another world.
Director: Montgomery Pittman | Stars: John Hoyt, Jean Willes, Jack Elam, Barney Phillips
Votes: 4,329
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