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1. The Butler (I) (2013)
PG-13 | 132 min | Biography, Drama
As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events affect this man's life, family, and American society.
Director: Lee Daniels | Stars: Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, John Cusack, Jane Fonda
Votes: 119,927 | Gross: $116.63M
2. Six Degrees of Separation (1993)
R | 112 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
An affluent New York City couple finds their lives touched, intruded upon, and compelled by a mysterious young black man who is never quite who he says he is.
Director: Fred Schepisi | Stars: Will Smith, Stockard Channing, Donald Sutherland, Ian McKellen
Votes: 22,651 | Gross: $6.41M
3. Full Frontal (2002)
R | 101 min | Comedy, Romance
A day in the life of a group of men and women in Hollywood, in the hours leading up to a friend's birthday party.
Director: Steven Soderbergh | Stars: Julia Roberts, David Hyde Pierce, David Duchovny, Nicky Katt
Votes: 11,315 | Gross: $2.51M
4. Brett Gelman's Dinner in America (2016 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 22 min | Drama, Horror
Brett Gelman invites four African-American panelists to discuss racism in the United States.
Director: Jason Woliner | Stars: Brett Gelman, Shareeka Epps, Joe Morton, Lance Reddick
Votes: 92
5. Phil Spector (2013 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 92 min | Biography, Drama, Music
A drama centered on the relationship between Phil Spector and defense attorney Linda Kenney Baden while the music business legend was on trial for the murder of Lana Clarkson.
Director: David Mamet | Stars: Al Pacino, Helen Mirren, Jeffrey Tambor, Chiwetel Ejiofor
Votes: 7,953
6. Putney Swope (1969)
R | 84 min | Comedy
The board of directors at a Madison Avenue ad agency must elect a new chairman. In the maneuvering to make sure that enemies don't get votes, all the members accidentally cast their ballot for the board's token black man, Putney Swope.
Director: Robert Downey Sr. | Stars: Arnold Johnson, Stan Gottlieb, Allen Garfield, Archie Russell
Votes: 4,384 | Gross: $2.73M
7. Cinderella Liberty (1973)
R | 117 min | Drama, Romance
A lonely Navy sailor falls in love with a hooker and becomes a surrogate father figure for her son during an extended liberty due to his service records being lost.
Director: Mark Rydell | Stars: James Caan, Marsha Mason, Kirk Calloway, Eli Wallach
Votes: 2,460 | Gross: $2.86M
8. Les trois frères (1995)
105 min | Comedy
Three half-brothers are reunited at their mother's funeral. After being told of their inheritance they quickly spend the money, only to find out that they will not receive it after all. The... See full summary »
Directors: Didier Bourdon, Bernard Campan | Stars: Didier Bourdon, Bernard Campan, Pascal Légitimus, Antoine du Merle
Votes: 7,463
9. What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015)
Not Rated | 101 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary about the life and legend Nina Simone, an American singer, pianist, and civil rights activist labeled the "High Priestess of Soul."
Director: Liz Garbus | Stars: Nina Simone, Lisa Simone Kelly, Roger Nupie, Al Schackman
Votes: 14,859
10. Mr. and Mrs. Loving (1996 TV Movie)
PG-13 | 105 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
A moving and uplifting drama about the effects of interracial marriage in the 1960s. Friends since childhood, and loved by both families, this couple are exiled after their wedding and have... See full summary »
Director: Richard Friedenberg | Stars: Timothy Hutton, Lela Rochon, Ruby Dee, Bill Nunn
Votes: 690
11. The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda (1997 TV Movie)
Unrated | 120 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A fellow PI tricks Rockford into taking on a treacherous case that makes him the target of a vengeful police department.
Director: Tony Wharmby | Stars: James Garner, John Amos, Joe Santos, Isabel Glasser
Votes: 273
12. Norman... Is That You? (1976)
PG | 91 min | Comedy
A black man is distraught when he discovers his son is gay and is determined to set him right.
Director: George Schlatter | Stars: Redd Foxx, Pearl Bailey, Dennis Dugan, Michael Warren
Votes: 443
13. And the Oscar Goes to... (2014 TV Movie)
87 min | Documentary, History
The history of the Academy Awards.
Directors: Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman | Stars: Anjelica Huston, Billy Crystal, Tom Hanks, Cher
Votes: 1,530
14. 75th Golden Globe Awards (2018 TV Special)
Comedy, News
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association acknowledges the best in movies and TV for the year 2017.
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Dakota Johnson, Chris Hemsworth, Timothée Chalamet
Votes: 661
15. You Must Remember This (1992 TV Movie)
103 min | Drama, Sport
A woman and a friend of hers investigate the mysterious past of Uncle Buddy. Among his properties they find a trunk he had received and never opened before.
Director: Helaine Head | Stars: Tim Reid, Vonte Sweet, Vonetta McGee, María Celedonio
Votes: 52
16. The Summer of Love (2017 TV Movie)
Documentary, History, Music
The story of the cultural, social, and political changes that were brought about following the 1967 Summer of Love in San Francisco.
Director: Lyndy Saville | Stars: Ryan Mandrake, Johnnie Walker, Simon Crocker, Anne Nightingale
Votes: 33
17. Strange Fruit (2004)
Not Rated | 115 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
William Boyals, a successful, black, gay attorney in New York, is drawn back to the small, rural Louisiana town he long ago escaped from to investigate the lynching of a black gay childhood friend.
Director: Kyle Schickner | Stars: Ron Allen, Cornell S. Thomas, Kent Faulcon, Aaron Kleven
Votes: 261
18. Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking (2021)
80 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A look at the life and work of Oscar Micheaux, a pioneer of the African-American film industry.
Director: Francesco Zippel | Stars: Gian Luca Farinelli, Chuck D, Amma Asante, Kwame Kwei-Armah
Votes: 207
19. Oprah Is Coming (2018 Video)
Short, News
Stefan Molyneux examines the Golden Globes speech of Oprah Winfrey.
Star: Stefan Molyneux
20. Death by Political Correctness (2018 Video)
61 min | News
Stefan Molyneux talks with politically incorrect comedian, Owen Benjamin.
Stars: Owen Benjamin, Stefan Molyneux
21.
227 (1985–1990)
Episode:
The Sing-Off
(1988)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
Mary plays host to her ill-mannered competitor in a big choir contest.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed-Hall, Jackée Harry
Votes: 29
22.
The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
Episode:
Celebrity Roast: William Conrad
(1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
The subject roasted is William Conrad, formerly radio's Marshal Dillon on Gunsmoke, currently starring on television's Cannon.
Stars: Dean Martin, Petula Clark, Bob Newhart, Nipsey Russell
Votes: 30
23.
ER (1994–2009)
Episode:
Something New
(1997)
TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Romance
Carter is excited about getting his own med student, and Mark and Carol interview candidates for the desk clerk position.
Director: Christopher Chulack | Stars: Anthony Edwards, George Clooney, Noah Wyle, Julianna Margulies
Votes: 446
24.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode:
I Know Why the Caged Bird Screams
(1994)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
The big sports game is coming up and pranks against each team starts. Will steals the other teams statue and they retaliate by stealing Carlton, the team good luck charm. Phillip has the home alarm system upgraded and it causes problems.
Director: Shelley Jensen | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Daphne Reid, Alfonso Ribeiro
Votes: 599
25.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One Where Ross Got High
(1999)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Ross is forced to reveal the reason why Jack and Judy don't like Chandler. Rachel tries to make dessert for the gang. Joey and Ross try to get out of Thanksgiving when they are invited to hang out with Janine and her dancer friends.
Director: Kevin Bright | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 6,727
26.
The Ghost & Mrs. Muir (1968–1970)
Episode:
Love Is a Toothache
(1968)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Captain Gregg lends a hand when Martha shows more than a passing interest in the local dentist.
Director: Lee Philips | Stars: Hope Lange, Edward Mulhare, Reta Shaw, Harlen Carraher
Votes: 42
27.
Gimme Gimme Gimme (1999–2001)
Episode:
Who's That Boy?
(1999)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
Screamingly vulgar Linda La Hughes and screamingly camp Tom Farrell share a flat in a house owned by resident landlady and former prostitute Beryl Merit. One day they find an attractive ... See full summary »
Director: Liddy Oldroyd | Stars: Kathy Burke, James Dreyfus, Rosalind Knight, Beth Goddard
Votes: 100
28.
Good Times (1974–1979)
Episode:
Getting Up the Rent
(1974)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy
A shortage of funds for the rent and an eviction notice causes James to take drastic action to get cash.
Directors: Donald McKayle, Perry Rosemond | Stars: Esther Rolle, John Amos, Ja'net DuBois, Ralph Carter
Votes: 128
29.
The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode:
George's Legacy
(1977)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
To ensure that his legacy will be known for generations to come, George has a bust made out of his likeness.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover
Votes: 86
30.
Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003)
Episode:
Big Brother
(1981)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Del employs younger brother Rodney as a member of Trotters' Independent Traders, despite warnings from his business colleagues. When Rodney decides to become the Trotters' financial adviser... See full summary »
Director: Martin Shardlow | Stars: David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Lennard Pearce, Peta Bernard
Votes: 880
31.
Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode:
Hello Cousin Emma... Goodbye Cousin Emma
(1974)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Grady's cousin Emma blows in from the Windy City and promises to make the living easy for the two men, but Lamont has his doubts, especially after being bumped from his bedroom and having to share a bed with Grady.
Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Whitman Mayo, Clarice Taylor
Votes: 146
32.
Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode:
Here Comes the Bride, There Goes the Bride
(1972)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Lamont is excited about his upcoming wedding, but on the big day he quickly finds himself the only one who is. The bride dumps him at the altar, and his relatives beg to get back their wedding gifts.
Director: Bud Yorkin | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Alvin Childress, Paulene Myers
Votes: 245
33.
Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode:
The Stand-In
(1975)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The Sanfords welcome Fred's buddies Bow Legs and Al, who are bringing their song, dance and comedy act to an LA nightclub. When Al hurts his back, Fred and Lamont step up and step out in ... See full summary »
Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, LaWanda Page, Scatman Crothers
Votes: 136
34.
Strangers with Candy (1999–2000)
Episode:
Dreams on the Rocks
(1999)
Not Rated | 22 min | Comedy
Jerri lands a lead role in a school play, prompting her stepmother to fall into a destructive pattern.
Director: Peter Lauer | Stars: Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello, Greg Hollimon, Roberto Gari
Votes: 172
35.
Will & Grace (1998–2020)
Episode:
Swimming from Cambodia
(2003)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
When Grace (Debra Messing) returns back to New York for her mother's birthday, Will (Eric McCormack) tries to coerce her into staying in town a bit longer so the two can spend some quality time together.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes
Votes: 267
36.
The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode:
The Marriage Counselors
(1977)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
Tom & Helen have brought the romance back into their marriage. Louise now wants to try the same thing with George, who is reluctant to do the necessary work.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover
Votes: 85
37.
Rescue Me (2004–2011)
Episode:
Disease
(2009)
TV-MA | 42 min | Comedy, Drama
The stakes are high between Lou and Tommy as they vie to be the last single man standing. Garrity looks worse than the guys had expected, but have no idea just how far from reality he has drifted.
Director: John Fortenberry | Stars: Denis Leary, Adam Ferrara, Michael Lombardi, Steven Pasquale
Votes: 145
38.
Psych (2006–2014)
Episode:
Gus Walks Into a Bank
(2008)
TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
When Gus is taken hostage inside the Santa Barbara Savings and Loan Bank, Shawn becomes the gunman's chief negotiator in the hopes of saving his best friend.
Director: Eric Laneuville | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson
Votes: 1,139
39.
Young Rock (2021–2023)
Episode:
My Day with Andre
(2021)
TV-14 | 21 min | Biography, Comedy
Hawaii, 1982: Dewey spends a day with Andre the Giant that neither will ever forget; Lia and Rocky prepare for the huge Island Battle Royale, where more than the title is at stake; in 2032, candidate Johnson reveals his running mate.
Director: Jeffrey Walker | Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Joseph Lee Anderson, Stacey Leilua, Ana Tuisila
Votes: 3,046
40.
Law & Order (1990– )
Episode:
Just a Girl in the World
(2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A crime scene technician is killed, and Detective Lupo jeopardizes the investigation when he gets sexually involved with a second victim who later becomes a suspect in the original case.
Director: Marisol Adler | Stars: Jeremy Sisto, Anthony Anderson, S. Epatha Merkerson, Linus Roache
Votes: 333
41.
Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode:
The First Thanksgiving
(2021)
TV-PG | Animation, Comedy
Bill enlists cast members to teach Toony the true meaning of Thanksgiving, while Lorna Greene cooks a vegan turkey feast. Cartoons include Canned Feud (1951), Tom Turkey and His Harmonica Humdingers (1940), Swat the Fly (1935), Holiday for Drumsticks (1949), and Stop! Look! And Hasten! (1954).
Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein
Votes: 5
42.
Abbott Elementary (2021– )
Episode:
Art Teacher
(2022)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
Janine is thrilled when her best friend from college is hired as the art teacher; Jacob and Barbara decide to start a school garden.
Director: Jennifer Celotta | Stars: Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter
Votes: 1,080
43.
The Ms. Pat Show (2021– )
Episode:
Father Christmas
(2023)
TV-MA | Comedy, Drama
Pat tries to give Terry the perfect Christmas by finding his real father; when she can't track him down, she and Denise embark on a wild Plan B involving a mall Santa.
Director: Debbie Allen | Stars: Patricia Williams, J. Bernard Calloway, Tami Roman, Briyana Guadalupe
Votes: 7
44.
Double Toasted (2013– )
GHOST DAD - BAD MOVIE REVIEW
(2022 Podcast Episode)
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Today at Double Toasted we have our Ghost Dad review. In this funny video, we look at the Ghost Dad trailer before going in-depth into our Ghost Dad movie review. We discuss the Ghost Dad ... See full summary »
Stars: Korey Coleman, Martin Thomas, Billy Brooks
45.
Cocktails with Dimples and the Beard (2021– )
Conversation with Angel Boris - Miss July 1996
(2023 Podcast Episode)
Not Rated | 110 min | Talk-Show
Angel Boris, Miss July 1996, joins us this week. We talk with her about how she became a Playmate and some of the fun times she had at the mansion.
Star: Angel Boris Reed
46.
Riverdale (2017–2023)
Episode:
Chapter One Hundred Thirty-Six: The Golden Age of Television
(2023)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
As the town's past secrets start to bubble to the surface, Jughead and the gang are forced to make a difficult decision that will change each of their lives forever.
Director: Tara Dafoe | Stars: K.J. Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse
Votes: 327
47.
Parkinson (1971–2007)
Episode:
Episode #4.15
(1974)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Director: Colin Strong | Stars: Michael Parkinson, Muhammad Ali, Jarvis Astaire, Brian Clough
48.
EBN Cast (2023– )
Episode:
Gamers Gate 2.0 | Candace Owens Fired for "Christ is King" | Hollywood Falls Apart
(2024)
Talk-Show
Stars: Mary Cherry, Tom Connors, Nicholas Glenn, Coach Graves
49.
Sirens (2014–2015)
Episode:
Till Jeff Do Us Part
(2014)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Johnny steps up for his friend when Hank gets an invitation to his ex's wedding, while Theresa has trouble seeing eye to eye with a wedding guest and Brian learns a new job skill.
Director: Jason Ensler | Stars: Michael Mosley, Kevin Daniels, Kevin Bigley, Jessica McNamee
Votes: 95
50.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)
Episode:
The Party
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Crime
The officers in the precinct head over to Holt's house to celebrate his birthday, but they wind up making a poor impression on his husband.
Director: Michael Engler | Stars: Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero
Votes: 4,069