Best TV episodes ever
by kieranakhtar | created - 10 Jan 2014 | updated - 09 Sep 2015 | PublicOrdered in what I think are the best TV series, and the episodes are arranged in how good I think each one is.
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1.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
Long Term Parking
(2004)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama
Tony makes a request to Johnny Sack on behalf of his cousin, and Adriana makes a request to the FBI, followed by one to Chris.
Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, Steven Van Zandt
Votes: 10,704
2.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
Whitecaps
(2002)
TV-MA | 72 min | Crime, Drama
Junior's trial comes to an end, but Tony's trials are just getting underway. Also, the Sopranos almost purchase a house on the beach.
Director: John Patterson | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 8,753
3.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
Made in America
(2007)
TV-MA | 62 min | Crime, Drama
Tony and his family have to stay in hiding until Phil Leotardo is dealt with. His family doesn't like the lifestyle they have been forced to adopt. AJ and Meadow move onto the next step in their lives. Tony confronts Junior one last time.
Director: David Chase | Stars: James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, Dominic Chianese
Votes: 13,248
4.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
The Blue Comet
(2007)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama
The allegiance of those closest to Tony is put to the test. A case of mistaken identity has serious ramifications.
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 9,500
5.
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: 15,691
6.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
Kennedy and Heidi
(2007)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama
A tragedy rocks the family, and Tony takes a solo trip to Las Vegas when the grieving gets too hard to handle.
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 8,198
7.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
Whoever Did This
(2002)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama
Ralph's callous behavior finally steps over the line, while Chris gets deeper into his heroin addiction and Uncle Junior's mental capacity begins to become in question.
Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, Dominic Chianese
Votes: 8,465
8.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
Funhouse
(2000)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama
Tony gets sick from food poisoning and blames Artie's restaurant. Pussy, meanwhile, reaches the end of the line.
Director: John Patterson | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 9,823
9.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
The Second Coming
(2007)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama
Tony fails to reason with Phil as more problems increase with Anthony Jr as his depression worsens.
Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 7,624
10.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
College
(1999)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama
While visiting colleges with Meadow, Tony spots a snitch. Carmela, meanwhile, discovers something about Dr. Melfi.
Director: Allen Coulter | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 10,526
11.
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: 6,036
12.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
-30-
(2008)
TV-MA | 93 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Carcetti maps out a damage-control scenario with the police brass in the wake of a startling revelation from Pearlman and Daniels. Their choice: clean up the mess...or hide the dirt.
Director: Clark Johnson | Stars: Dominic West, Reg E. Cathey, John Doman, Aidan Gillen
Votes: 6,770
13.
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: 7,044
14.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Mission Accomplished
(2004)
TV-MA | 63 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Avon readies his troops for a seemingly endless war against Marlo. The detail works towards the top rungs of the Barksdale organization with the information garnered from the wire. While ... See full summary »
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 5,214
15.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
That's Got His Own
(2006)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
On the trail of missing bodies, Freamon turns to a higher authority after being rebuked by Landsman. Carcetti finds his promises of prosperity undermined by the school debt, forcing him to ... See full summary »
Director: Joe Chappelle | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Frankie Faison, Aidan Gillen
Votes: 4,807
16.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Margin of Error
(2006)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
With Election Day approaching, the three mayoral candidates make last-minute appeals. Carcetti wrangles for votes as he responds to a potentially devastating smear. Norris and Greggs get a ... See full summary »
Director: Daniel Attias | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Frankie Faison, Aidan Gillen
Votes: 4,011
17.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Cleaning Up
(2002)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Kima slowly recovers in the hospital. Stringer changes operations in the pit and the towers, rendering the wiretaps and clones useless, and prompting Burrell to begin dismantling the detail... See full summary »
Director: Clement Virgo | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 5,890
18.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Late Editions
(2008)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
With Steintorf ordering Rawls to initiate 'creative' remedies for the rising crime rate, Freamon's vigilance pays off with a promising lead, sending Sydnor and the department into overdrive.
Director: Joe Chappelle | Stars: Dominic West, Reg E. Cathey, John Doman, Aidan Gillen
Votes: 4,701
19.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Moral Midgetry
(2004)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Prez impresses the detail with what he's found out from Bodie's cell phone, information that sends McNulty and Greggs on a road trip. Colvin sees the benefits of his plan working. Carcetti ... See full summary »
Director: Agnieszka Holland | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 4,478
20.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Bad Dreams
(2003)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The detail makes a desperate move. Nick's deceit is in the open, as Sobotka is overwhelmed by bad news. The Greeks confidently ease out of a brief encounter with the detail and Omar's ... See full summary »
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Dominic West, Chris Bauer, Paul Ben-Victor, John Doman
Votes: 5,435
21.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Children
(2014)
R | 65 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Jon makes an important decision. Daenerys experiences new consequences. Brienne and Podrick have an unexpected encounter. Bran achieves a goal, while Tyrion makes an important discovery.
Director: Alex Graves | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke
Votes: 51,894
22.
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: 117,745
23.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
Mother's Mercy
(2015)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Stannis arrives at Winterfell. Tyrion runs Meereen as Daario and Jorah go after Daenerys. Jaime and Myrcella leave Dorne. Jon sends Sam and Gilly to Oldtown. Arya challenges the Many-Faced God. Cersei confesses her sins.
Director: David Nutter | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke
Votes: 47,037
24.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
Baelor
(2011)
TV-MA | 57 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Robb goes to war against the Lannisters. Jon finds himself struggling on deciding if his place is with Robb or the Night's Watch. Drogo has fallen ill from a fresh battle wound. Daenerys is desperate to save him.
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Sean Bean, Michelle Fairley, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey
Votes: 50,906
25.
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: 54,693
26.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
Hardhome
(2015)
TV-MA | 61 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Tyrion advises Daenerys. Sansa forces Theon to tell her a secret. Cersei remains stubborn. Arya meets her first target. Jon and Tormund meet with the wildling elders.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington
Votes: 108,228
27.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Laws of Gods and Men
(2014)
TV-MA | 51 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Tyrion's trial has come. Yara and her troops storm the Dreadfort to free Theon. Daenerys meets Hizdar zo Loraq. Stannis makes a deal with the Iron Bank of Braavos.
Director: Alik Sakharov | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke
Votes: 58,972
28.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Dance of Dragons
(2015)
TV-MA | 52 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Jon and the wildlings return to Castle Black. Jaime meets with Doran Martell. Stannis makes a hard choice. Arya runs into Meryn Trant. Daenerys attends the grand reopening of the fighting pits.
Director: David Nutter | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington
Votes: 48,255
29.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Watchers on the Wall
(2014)
R | 51 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The battle between the Night's Watch and the wildlings has come.
Director: Neil Marshall | Stars: Kit Harington, John Bradley, Hannah Murray, Rose Leslie
Votes: 53,199
30.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Lion and the Rose
(2014)
TV-MA | 52 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Joffrey and Margaery's wedding has come. Tyrion breaks up with Shae. Ramsay tries to prove his worth to his father. Bran and company find a Weirwood tree.
Director: Alex Graves | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Charles Dance
Votes: 60,716
31.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
The Suitcase
(2010)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama
Don deliberately delays returning an important call from California, because he knows it's bad news about Anna. Instead, he keeps himself occupied by forcing Peggy to miss her birthday dinner to pull an all-nighter with him for a client.
Director: Jennifer Getzinger | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 6,436
32.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
Shut the Door. Have a Seat
(2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama
With another sale on the horizon, Sterling, Cooper, and Draper convince Lane Pryce to fire them and then join them as they start up a new advertising firm. At home, Betty follows through with her plans to divorce Don.
Director: Matthew Weiner | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 5,106
33.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
Person to Person
(2015)
TV-14 | 56 min | Drama
Don's journey ends in California with Anna's niece, Stephanie, where he contemplates his future. Roger decides to marry Megan's mother, Marie. Joan has a business proposition for Peggy, who is coming to terms with her feelings for Stan.
Director: Matthew Weiner | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 4,732
34.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
Signal 30
(2012)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama
While Lane needs some help closing with a potential new client, Peter begins to crack under the pressure of both his home life and work life.
Director: John Slattery | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 3,091
35.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
Waterloo
(2014)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama
Don and Peggy prepare to pitch to Burger Chef, one day after the Apollo Moon Landing. Meanwhile, a power struggle in the firm between Sterling and Cutler leaves Don's future hanging in the balance.
Director: Matthew Weiner | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 3,713
36.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
The Crash
(2013)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama
The creative department has a wild, drug-influenced weekend as they work on the Chevy account, Don has trouble letting go of Sylvia, and Sally walks in on an unwelcome intruder.
Director: Michael Uppendahl | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 2,850
37.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
The Milk and Honey Route
(2015)
TV-14 | 53 min | Drama
Don is stuck in Oklahoma after his car breaks down. Betty discovers that she is not in good health. Pete gets an unexpected job offer that could enable him to get his life with Trudy and his daughter back.
Director: Matthew Weiner | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 2,826
38.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
The Wheel
(2007)
TV-14 | 52 min | Drama
Don and Betty Draper have an argument when it becomes apparent that he doesn't want to spend Thanksgiving with her family and she plans on going only with the children. He also learns some ... See full summary »
Director: Matthew Weiner | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 3,915
39.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
The Gypsy and the Hobo
(2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama
An old flame and potential client reenters Roger Sterling's life, Joan's husband searches for a new job, and Don finally comes clean to Betty about his true identity.
Director: Jennifer Getzinger | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 3,274
40.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
The Strategy
(2014)
TV-14 | 47 min | Drama
Peggy has second thoughts about her Burger Chef campaign when Don is asked to pitch her commercial, Pete visits his wife and daughter on his trip back to New York, and Bob Benson gets some surprising news from G.M. about the account.
Director: Phil Abraham | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 2,614
41.
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: 215,399
42.
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: 74,667
43.
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: 139,385
44.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Granite State
(2013)
TV-14 | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt struggles as he adapts to aspects of his new identity. Jesse plans an escape against Jack and his crew.
Director: Peter Gould | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 53,529
45.
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: 34,740
46.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Crawl Space
(2011)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Hank asks Walt to drive him to the laundry where the meth lab is hidden. Ted still won't pay the IRS so Skyler asks Saul for help, and Saul sends in his A-Team. Gus and Jesse return from Mexico, and Walt fears he is in trouble with Gus.
Director: Scott Winant | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 40,823
47.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Say My Name
(2012)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Mike and Jesse are out. Now Walt has to handle things on his own. Hank finally finds a rat in Mike's gang.
Director: Thomas Schnauz | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 37,243
48.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Confessions
(2013)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt makes his next move against Hank, putting Hank in a tough position. Hank confronts Jesse and attempts to turn him against Walt, and Jesse decides it's time to move on. Meanwhile, Todd has taken over the business.
Director: Michael Slovis | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 37,185
49.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Phoenix
(2009)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt and Skyler have a baby girl. Now that Jesse is hooked on heroin, Walt refuses to give him his money until he gets clean. Meanwhile, as an excuse for his money, Walt decides to donate the money to himself through his son's new website.
Director: Colin Bucksey | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 28,844
50.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Box Cutter
(2011)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt and Jesse are held captive by Gus, after Gale's death. Meanwhile, Skyler tries to find out what happened to Walt.
Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 29,114
51.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish
(1991)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Comedy
After apparently consuming poison blowfish, Homer is told that he only has 24 hours to live.
Director: Wesley Archer | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 5,271
52.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Last Exit to Springfield
(1993)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
When Mr. Burns revokes the plant's dental plan, forcing Lisa to be fitted with cheap, ugly braces, Homer leads its union into going on strike.
Director: Mark Kirkland | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 5,277
53.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Lisa's Substitute
(1991)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Lisa has a crush on her substitute teacher; Bart decides to run for class president.
Director: Rich Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 4,998
54.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Homer's Enemy
(1997)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer's laziness begets the ire of his industrious but arrogant new co-worker Frank Grimes; Bart buys a run-down factory for a dollar.
Director: Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 6,848
55.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Flaming Moe's
(1991)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Moe claims a drink that Homer invented is his own, with the drink making the bar a local hot spot, but threatens his friendship with Homer.
Directors: Rich Moore, Alan Smart | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 4,660
56.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Cape Feare
(1993)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Comedy
After being released from prison on parole, Sideshow Bob plots to murder Bart.
Director: Rich Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 5,776
57.
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
58.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Homer's Triple Bypass
(1992)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Years of poor eating habits catch up with Homer when he suffers a massive heart attack, but the family can't afford the triple bypass operation he needs.
Director: David Silverman | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 4,240
59.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
King Size Homer
(1995)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer intentionally gains more weight in order to qualify for disability and work from home, but soon realizes that being morbidly obese comes with its own problems.
Director: Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 4,682
60.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Homer the Smithers
(1996)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
When Smithers is forced to take a vacation, he appoints Homer as his temporary replacement.
Director: Steven Dean Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 4,120
61.
Hannibal (2013–2015)
Episode:
The Wrath of the Lamb
(2015)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Will hatches a cunning plot to slay Francis Dolarhyde, using Hannibal Lecter in his ploy. Bedelia voices concern about the perilous plan as Will continues his game with Hannibal, though Will may have to face his darkest fears.
Director: Michael Rymer | Stars: Mads Mikkelsen, Hugh Dancy, Caroline Dhavernas, Gillian Anderson
Votes: 15,138
62.
Hannibal (2013–2015)
Episode:
Mizumono
(2014)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Jack devises a plan to apprehend Hannibal, while Hannibal prepares for his departure. Will makes his decision, and it results in devastating consequences.
Director: David Slade | Stars: Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen, Caroline Dhavernas, Laurence Fishburne
Votes: 21,517
63.
Hannibal (2013–2015)
Episode:
Digestivo
(2015)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Captured in Italy, Hannibal and Will are brought to Muskrat Farm, where Mason awaits.
Director: Adam Kane | Stars: Mads Mikkelsen, Hugh Dancy, Caroline Dhavernas, Gillian Anderson
Votes: 6,736
64.
Hannibal (2013–2015)
Episode:
The Number of the Beast Is 666
(2015)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
The FBI enlists the help of Dr. Fredrick Chilton in hope of drawing Francis Dolarhyde into an ambush; Will's empathy for Dolarhyde impacts his psyche.
Director: Guillermo Navarro | Stars: Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen, Caroline Dhavernas, Gillian Anderson
Votes: 4,932
65.
Hannibal (2013–2015)
Episode:
Tome-wan
(2014)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
During a therapy session, Will shares a vision of how he would kill Hannibal. Meanwhile, an increasingly impatient Jack brings in a surprise witness to help Will catch Hannibal.
Director: Michael Rymer | Stars: Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen, Caroline Dhavernas, Laurence Fishburne
Votes: 6,497
66.
Hannibal (2013–2015)
Episode:
Contorno
(2015)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Jack and Will along with Chiyoh arrive in Florence with different agendas for Hannibal while Detective Pazzi gets close.
Director: Guillermo Navarro | Stars: Mads Mikkelsen, Hugh Dancy, Caroline Dhavernas, Gillian Anderson
Votes: 5,983
67.
Hannibal (2013–2015)
Episode:
Savoureux
(2013)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Following his strange trip to Minnesota, Graham is taken into custody by Crawford for the probable murder of Abigail Hobbs. They find her severed ear in his kitchen sink and her blood under... See full summary »
Director: David Slade | Stars: Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen, Caroline Dhavernas, Hettienne Park
Votes: 7,288
68.
Hannibal (2013–2015)
Episode:
Antipasto
(2015)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
After the devastating bloodbath at Lecters home Hannibal establishes a new life for himself in Italy along with the company of his own psychiatrist Bedelia.
Director: Vincenzo Natali | Stars: Mads Mikkelsen, Hugh Dancy, Caroline Dhavernas, Gillian Anderson
Votes: 6,731
69.
Hannibal (2013–2015)
Episode:
Relevés
(2013)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Following an offhand comment by Graham, a comb left in the chamber of Georgia Madchen, who accidentally sparks a fire inside her hyperbaric chamber and is burned to death. Angered, Graham ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Rymer | Stars: Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen, Caroline Dhavernas, Hettienne Park
Votes: 6,023
70.
Hannibal (2013–2015)
Episode:
Yakimono
(2014)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Will is released from Chilton's Asylum, while the discovery of Miriam Lass gives Jack new hope in finding the Chesapeake Ripper.
Director: Michael Rymer | Stars: Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen, Caroline Dhavernas, Laurence Fishburne
Votes: 6,301
71.
True Detective (2014– )
Episode:
Who Goes There
(2014)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Martin is faced with marital problems. The search for Reggie Ledoux leads the detectives to a motorcycle gang called the Iron Crusaders, which Rust worked undercover in the past.
Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Potts
Votes: 35,081
72.
True Detective (2014– )
Episode:
Form and Void
(2014)
TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An overlooked detail provides Hart and Cohle with an important new lead in their 17-year-old case.
Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Potts
Votes: 30,946
73.
True Detective (2014– )
Episode:
Church in Ruins
(2015)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Desperate to locate a missing woman with intel about Caspere, Frank meets with Mexican drug dealers; Ani infiltrates an exclusive inner circle, with Ray and Paul keeping close tabs.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik | Stars: Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch, Kelly Reilly
Votes: 10,067
74.
True Detective (2014– )
Episode:
The Secret Fate of All Life
(2014)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Hart and Cohle share the spoils of a solved case; Papania and Gilbough confront the detectives with troubling new intelligence.
Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Potts
Votes: 26,694
75.
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: 13,348
76.
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: 15,020
77.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
Live Together, Die Alone: Part 1
(2006)
TV-14 | 44 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
After discovering a sailboat just offshore containing Desmond, Jack and Sayid come up with a plan to confront "The Others". Eko and Locke come to blows as Locke makes a potentially cataclysmic decision regarding the "button".
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Naveen Andrews, Emilie de Ravin, Matthew Fox
Votes: 8,435
78.
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: 12,759
79.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
The Incident: Part 1
(2009)
TV-14 | 42 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Jack and Sayid's plan faces resistance from Sawyer, Juliet, and Kate. Locke, Richard, Ben, and The Others reach Jacob at the Foot of the Statue.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Henry Ian Cusick, Jeremy Davies, Michael Emerson
Votes: 6,996
80.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
Exodus: Part 2
(2005)
TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
The castaways on the raft are surprised at sea by something unexpected. Meanwhile, remaining islanders attempt to blow open the hatch, and a visitor to the encampment might be a threat to Claire's infant son.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Emilie de Ravin, Matthew Fox, Jorge Garcia
Votes: 7,747
81.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
The End: Part 1
(2010)
TV-14 | 50 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
The Man in Black searches for Desmond to achieve his goal of destroying the island. Jack, the newly-appointed "protector" of the island, sets out to stop him. In Los Angeles, the survivors reunite and recall their island experiences.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Sam Anderson, Naveen Andrews, L. Scott Caldwell, Nestor Carbonell
Votes: 12,240
82.
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: 7,771
83.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
There's No Place Like Home: Part 2
(2008)
TV-14 | 40 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Ben tries to escape Keamy's custody so that he and Locke can follow through with Jacob's request to move the island. Michael tries to neutralize the explosives on the boat, while the "Oceanic 6" move closer to rescue.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Henry Ian Cusick, Jeremy Davies, Emilie de Ravin
Votes: 7,005
84.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
The Man Behind the Curtain
(2007)
TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
As Ben takes Locke to see Jacob and reveal the island's secrets, Ben's background on the island is exposed--as well as what happened to the Dharma Initiative.
Director: Bobby Roth | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Henry Ian Cusick, Emilie de Ravin, Michael Emerson
Votes: 7,081
85.
Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
Episode:
The Last Time
(2002)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
Aaron Buchbinder passes away painfully shortly after Nate arrives to visit (after he argues with Ruth about her visiting and photographing his daughter Maya). Kroehner's last act against ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Ball | Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 2,174
86.
Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
Episode:
Untitled
(2004)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
George's infatuation with impending disaster is causing him nightmares. His daughter Maggie joins him and Ruth for dinner and she has a lot of stories about her dad. Later, Ruth is quite ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Ball | Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 2,089
87.
Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
Episode:
I'm Sorry, I'm Lost
(2003)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
A piece of "blue ice" broken off an airplane strikes Anahid Havanessian, whose husband goes to Fisher & Diaz for a funeral...but changes his mind when, frustrated with the government for ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Ball | Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 2,193
88.
Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
Episode:
I'll Take You
(2002)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
The Diazes' friend and former neighbor Leticia Perfecta Perez dies in her sleep at a beauty parlor and leaves his family a large sum of money, causing Rico to remember how he lost his ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Engler | Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 2,011
89.
Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
Episode:
Pilot
(2001)
M | 63 min | Comedy, Drama
When the funeral director is killed in an accident, the family comes together to mourn and decide the fate of the funeral home.
Director: Alan Ball | Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 4,052
90.
Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
Episode:
That's My Dog
(2004)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
Although their earlier visit did not go very well, Ruth suggests they invite George's estranged son Kyle for dinner. She's also thinking of inviting a friend of hers and introduce them. ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Poul | Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 2,645
91.
Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
Episode:
A Private Life
(2001)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
A gay couple is attacked and one of them is killed, causing controversy among the family and a confession to be made.
Director: Rodrigo García | Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 2,336
92.
Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
Episode:
Everyone Leaves
(2003)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
Jeanette Louise Bradford has an allergic reaction to a bee-sting in Balboa Park, causing Keith to go to San Diego for his aunt's funeral and David to join him, encouraging him to discuss ... See full summary »
Director: Daniel Minahan | Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 1,646
93.
Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
Episode:
Perfect Circles
(2003)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
The surgeons are dismayed when Nate's blood vessel ruptures and he suffers a hemorrhage, and his blood pressure continues to rise, then Nate dies...At least, the family and Rico are in ... See full summary »
Director: Rodrigo García | Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 1,915
94.
Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
Episode:
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
(2002)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
Christmas Eve - and the one year anniversary of Nate and Brenda's meeting and Nathaniel Fisher's death - is approaching, and this year, the Fishers are requested by bikers to allow the ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 2,173
95.
Sherlock (2010–2017)
Episode:
The Reichenbach Fall
(2012)
TV-14 | 88 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Jim Moriarty hatches a mad scheme to turn the whole city against Sherlock.
Director: Toby Haynes | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs, Rupert Graves
Votes: 40,627
96.
Sherlock (2010–2017)
Episode:
A Scandal in Belgravia
(2012)
TV-14 | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sherlock must confiscate something of importance from a mysterious woman named Irene Adler.
Director: Paul McGuigan | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs, Rupert Graves
Votes: 41,627
97.
Futurama (1999– )
Episode:
The Sting
(2003)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Sent on the same mission which caused the deaths of the previous Planet Express crew, Leela mourns the apparent death of Fry.
Director: Brian Sheesley | Stars: Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 3,829
98.
Futurama (1999– )
Episode:
Meanwhile
(2013)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Professor Farnsworth invents a button that can take a person 10 seconds back in time, inadvertently causing major consequences.
Director: Peter Avanzino | Stars: Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 4,582
99.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One Where No One's Ready
(1996)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
A stressed Ross desperately and insistently tries to get the rest of the gang ready for a black tie event at the museum, while Joey and Chandler clash over personal belongings and personal space.
Director: Gail Mancuso | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 7,484
100.
House of Cards (2013–2018)
Episode:
Chapter 14
(2014)
TV-MA | 50 min | Drama
Frank prepares for his promotion to Vice President. Doug tries to erase all leads leading back to him and Frank. Claire fights back against Gillian. Zoe considers working with Frank again.
Director: Carl Franklin | Stars: Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright, Kate Mara, Michael Kelly
Votes: 9,422
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