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1. The Simpsons (1989– )

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

The satiric half-hour adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.

Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Julie Kavner

Votes: 437,226

2. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

PG-13 | 138 min | Action, Adventure, Family

With their warning about Lord Voldemort's return scoffed at, Harry and Dumbledore are targeted by the Wizard authorities as an authoritarian bureaucrat slowly seizes power at Hogwarts.

Director: David Yates | Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Brendan Gleeson

Votes: 635,251 | Gross: $292.00M

3. Anne of Green Gables (1985)

TV-G | 100 min | Drama, Family

An orphan girl, sent to an elderly brother and sister by mistake, charms her new home and community with her fiery spirit and imagination.

Stars: Megan Follows, Colleen Dewhurst, Richard Farnsworth, Patricia Hamilton

Votes: 22,737

4. Dream a Little Dream (1989)

PG-13 | 114 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

An accident puts the consciousness of an elderly dream researcher into the body of a bratty teenager. The problem? The kid prefers dreamworld limbo to real life.

Director: Marc Rocco | Stars: Corey Feldman, Jason Robards, Corey Haim, Piper Laurie

Votes: 7,859 | Gross: $5.55M

5. A Bout with a Trout (1947)

Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Family

Little Lulu, torn between playing hookey and going fishing, or going to school, chooses to go fishing...where she encounters the Fish from Cartoon Hades.

Directors: Izzy Sparber, Myron Waldman | Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Cecil Roy

Votes: 137

6. Teachers Are People (1952)

7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

As the narrator explains, educating children is one of the most important things today and the heroic man who takes on this role is "the school teacher" (Goofy, naturally). After taking ... See full summary »

Directors: Jack Kinney, Jack Hannah | Stars: Pinto Colvig, John Kinney, Mike Kinney, Alan Reed

Votes: 502

7. Power Rangers Ninja Storm (2003–2004)
Episode: Sensei Switcheroo (2003)

TV-Y7-FV | 22 min | Action, Adventure, Family

Cam's attempt to use the Samurai Amulet to return his father to human form causes personality switches between Sensei and the Rangers.

Director: Wayne Rose | Stars: Pua Magasiva, Sally Martin, Glenn McMillan, Adam Tuominen

Votes: 61

8. You Can't Do That on Television (1979–2004)
Episode: History (1984)

TV-PG | Comedy, Family

As Alasdair's exploration of his family tree starts connecting with castmates, Ross fears the kids will start making fun of his age. So he conducts a preemptive strike.

Director: Geoffrey Darby | Stars: Todd Corrigan, Alasdair Gillis, Abby Hagyard, Les Lye

9. You Can't Do That on Television (1979–2004)
Episode: ESP/Magic/Astrology (1984)

TV-PG | Comedy, Family

Explores the paranormal, a poltergeist invades the studio (sending equipment and personnel flying), Lisa conducts séances, and a thankful genie freed from an electric lamp grants wishes.

Director: Geoffrey Darby | Stars: Abby Hagyard, Les Lye, Kyle Matthews, Korbett Matthews

10. You Can't Do That on Television (1979–2004)
Episode: Body Parts (1984)

TV-PG | Comedy, Family

The producer has Ross check through the cast for a perfect body-type to be featured in an upcoming commercial. The kids look upon this as a stepping-stone for one of them to become a star but haven't a clue what body-type is being sought.

Directors: Geoffrey Darby, Roger Damon Price | Stars: Karen Grant, Alasdair Gillis, Abby Hagyard, Les Lye

11. You Can't Do That on Television (1979–2004)
Episode: Clubs (1984)

TV-PG | Comedy, Family

Christine joins a fitness club for its tennis outfits, restaurant, tan and muscular guys and fashion show, and Ross involves the kids in an investment club with himself as their broker.

Director: Geoffrey Darby | Stars: Eugene Contreras, Abby Hagyard, Les Lye, Christine McGlade

12. You Can't Do That on Television (1979–2004)
Episode: Jealousy (1985)

TV-PG | Comedy, Family

Christine gets a raise in salary and the rest of the cast gets jealous.

Director: Brenda Mason | Stars: Christine McGlade, Lisa Ruddy, Alasdair Gillis, Marjorie Silcoff

13. Big Brother (2000– )
Episode: Day 51 (2014)

Documentary, Game-Show, Reality-TV

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Director: Graham Proud | Stars: Marcus Bentley, Zoe Birkett, Mark Byron, Ashleigh Coyle