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51. Our Family Honor (1985–1986)

60 min | Drama

A family in law enforcement is at war with a crime family with two young lovers, one from each side, caught in the middle.

Stars: Daphne Ashbrook, Georgann Johnson, Michael Madsen, Tom Mason

Votes: 43

52. Wedding Band (1989)

R | 82 min | Comedy

Marshall is a wedding singer who can play 73 songs and loves his job. Karla is a wedding planner who loves him but wants him to grow up and settle down with her. He refuses and she breaks up with him. Regretful, he tries to win her back.

Director: Daniel Raskov | Stars: William Katt, Joyce Hyser, Tino Insana, Lance Kinsey

Votes: 160

53. Trenchcoat in Paradise (1989 TV Movie)

100 min | Crime, Mystery

Eddie Mazda is a hard nosed private eye who gets in too close to the mob and is forced to leave Jersey City. He decides to open up shop in Hawaii. In no time, he finds a business, a partner... See full summary »

Director: Martha Coolidge | Stars: Dirk Benedict, Sydney Walsh, Catherine Oxenberg, Michelle Phillips

Votes: 111

54. Once a Hero (1987)

60 min | Adventure, Comedy

A comic book creator struggles with declining sales until his superhero Captain Justice crosses into the real world, renewing interest. Inspired, the creator revamps the storylines, convincing the owners to continue the comic.

Stars: Josh Blake, Jeff Lester, Caitlin Clarke, Robert Forster

Votes: 47

55. Hear No Evil (1982 TV Movie)

100 min | Crime, Drama

A cop becomes deaf in a fight, tries to break up a drug ring run by bikers.

Director: Harry Falk | Stars: Gil Gerard, Bernie Casey, Wings Hauser, Mimi Rogers

Votes: 60

56. Life with Roger (1996–1997)

30 min | Comedy

On his wedding eve, uptight doctor Jason Stoller stops homeless Roger Hoyt from suicide and makes him his roommate--and Roger makes the now-single Jason more of a free spirit. Aspiring actress Lanie, his sister, lives next door.

Stars: Mike O'Malley, Maurice Godin, Hallie Todd, Jodie Fisher

Votes: 32

57. Legs (1983 TV Movie)

120 min | Drama, Musical

Three women are auditioning to be a part of the chorus line for The Rockettes, a famous US precision dance company.

Director: Jerrold Freedman | Stars: John Heard, Sheree North, David Marshall Grant, Maureen Teefy

Votes: 35

58. Hammer, Slammer, & Slade (1990 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 60 min | Comedy, Crime

After he retires from the police force, a veteran cop is framed for robbery but his friends, a rookie and three ex-cops, come to his rescue.

Director: Michael Schultz | Stars: Isaac Hayes, Jim Brown, Bernie Casey, Eriq La Salle

Votes: 79

59. Blood Feud (1983 TV Movie)

210 min | Crime, Drama

Made for TV movie about Bobby Kennedy's campaign to bring Jimmy Hoffa to justice.

Director: Mike Newell | Stars: Robert Blake, Cotter Smith, Danny Aiello, Edward Albert

Votes: 213

60. The Home Court (1995–1996)

30 min | Comedy

Sydney J. Solomon, a Chicago family court judge, who can intimidate the toughest prosecuting attorney and the most hardened repeat offender. Maybe she does push too hard when it comes to ... See full summary »

Stars: Pamela Reed, Charles Rocket, Meghann Haldeman, Phillip Van Dyke

Votes: 24

61. Rachel Gunn, R.N. (1992)

30 min | Comedy

Rachel Gunn is a dedicated head nurse often at odds with egotistical surgeon David Dunkel. Her fellow employees at a Nebraska hospital are nurses Becky Jo and Zac plus orderly Dane. Rachel is also Dunkel's landlord.

Stars: Christine Ebersole, Kevin Conroy, Megan Mullally, Bryan Brightcloud

Votes: 35

62. Brotherly Love (1985 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 100 min | Drama, Thriller

A businessman is stalked by his murderous twin brother, who has just been released from a mental hospital.

Director: Jeff Bleckner | Stars: Judd Hirsch, Karen Carlson, George Dzundza, Barry Primus

Votes: 98

63. Missing Pieces (1983 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 96 min | Mystery

A private detective has to deal with an unpleasant memory, a near-insoluble mystery, and a pursuing murderer inflicted with drugs and political corruption. The detective narrated throughout in this novel-based story by Karl Alexander.

Director: Mike Hodges | Stars: Elizabeth Montgomery, Ron Karabatsos, John Reilly, Louanne

Votes: 93

64. Joanna (1985 TV Movie)

30 min | Comedy

When Joanna Weston moves from Los Angeles to New York to live with her boyfriend Charles, she discovers that he has run off with another woman. With no choice but to begin a new life in ... See full summary »

Director: Greg Antonacci | Stars: Cindy Williams, John Del Regno, Florence Halop, Larry Hankin

Votes: 9

65. The Rock (1990– )

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy

Assistant principal Joy Capedeluca faces various day-to-day challenges in the racially-mixed New York City junior high, where she works.

Stars: Hank Azaria, Joy Behar, Gabriel Damon, Dan Hedaya

66. Hollywood Heartbreak (1990)

Comedy, Drama

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Director: Lance Dickson | Stars: Ron Karabatsos, Mark Moses, Dan Gerrity, Jack Starrett

Votes: 28

67. Our Family Honor (1985–1986)
Episode: Pilot (1985)

PG | 92 min | Drama

Patrick McKay and Vincent Danzig both grew up together but took different paths in life. McKay became a policeman and is now one of those being considered for the soon to be vacated ... See full summary »

Director: Robert Butler | Stars: Daphne Ashbrook, Juanin Clay, Kenneth McMillan, Tom Mason

Votes: 25

68. Private Eye (1987–1988)
Episode: Pilot (1987)

98 min | Crime, Drama

A private eye is killed. His brother an ex-cop investigates his death. And he discovers a web of corruption within the police department.

Director: Mark Tinker | Stars: Michael Woods, William Sadler, Lisa Jane Persky, Josh Brolin

Votes: 79

69. Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode: The Thief: Part 1 (1989)

TV-PG | 87 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Coin dealer Mike Koskoff finds that his employee Rob Casey has stolen $40K from him. When Casey is shot, Koskoff is charged and hires Ben. Koskoff's private eye Linda Hansfield gives Ben and Tyler unwanted aid, and makes it tough for Ben.

Director: Harvey S. Laidman | Stars: Andy Griffith, Nancy Stafford, Julie Sommars, Kene Holiday

Votes: 143

70. Cagney & Lacey (1981–1988)
Episode: Violation (1985)

TV-PG | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A teenager is raped when he's accidentally sent to a violent prison over a petty crime, resulting in both a lawsuit from his parents and a case for Cagney and Lacey to solve.

Director: Allen Baron | Stars: Sharon Gless, Tyne Daly, Al Waxman, Carl Lumbly

Votes: 54

71. Cheers (1982–1993)
Episode: The Tortelli Tort (1982)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Carla attacks an especially obnoxious Yankee fan after they beat the Red Sox. He threatens to sue the bar unless Carla is fired.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Nicholas Colasanto, Rhea Perlman

Votes: 1,065

72. Chicago Hope (1994–2000)
Episode: Genevieve and Fat Boy (1994)

TV-14 | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Dr. Geiger performs a risky heart operation on an overweight mob killer who's a key witness for the FBI. Two weary residents plot a practical joke to get even with the dour Dr. Geiger. The ... See full summary »

Director: Oz Scott | Stars: Mandy Patinkin, Adam Arkin, E.G. Marshall, Roxanne Hart

Votes: 34

73. Coach (1989–1997)
Episode: Hurley-Burleigh (1991)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Sport

Hayden and the gang take Howard Burleigh to Las Vegas where they (along with Howard) discover Howard's wild side who appears to have run off with a showgirl.

Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Clare Carey, Bill Fagerbakke

Votes: 65

74. Crime Story (1986–1988)
Episode: The Battle of Las Vegas (1987)

TV-14 | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A general strike hits Las Vegas casinos. Luca decides to get the strike leaders on his side one way or the other. Meanwhile, Torello's team must track down a gang that bombing and setting fires to both casinos and the picket lines.

Director: Aaron Lipstadt | Stars: Dennis Farina, Tony Denison, Bill Smitrovich, Steve Ryan

Votes: 65

75. Dead Last (2001)
Episode: The Problem with Corruption (2001)

Adventure, Comedy, Crime

During their Chicago tour, a dead lawyer and a dead cop get the band in trouble with both the law and the crooks.

Director: Bob Balaban | Stars: Sara Downing, Tyler Labine, Birkett Turton, Wayne Pére

Votes: 11

76. Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode: Blue Collar Drummond (1985)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Putting his career and reputation on the line, Drummond covertly takes a job on the assembly lines at one of his Trans-Allied factories as part of an attempt to get in touch with his ... See full summary »

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Mary Jo Catlett

Votes: 64

77. Down the Shore (1992–1993)
Episode: Hazel's of Belmar (1993)

Comedy

The models hired for Aldo's lingerie store abandon him and he must answer to his financier, a mobster's wife.

Stars: Cathryn de Prume, Louis Mandylor, Anna Gunn, Tom McGowan

78. Dream On (1990–1996)
Episode: Trojan War (1990)

Not Rated | Comedy

Martin decides to take an STD test so he can go condom-less with his girlfriend. Toby has a litter of puppies in the office.

Director: Betty Thomas | Stars: Brian Benben, Chris Demetral, Denny Dillon, Jeff Joseph

Votes: 47

79. Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode: Birth of a Keaton: Part 1 (1985)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

The Keaton kids are utterly disgusted to have to participate every year in dad Steven's lame PBS telethon as his loving, fake-enthusiastic WKS family, without ever having been asked, and ... See full summary »

Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman

Votes: 133

80. Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode: Birth of a Keaton: Part 2 (1985)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

While everyone is at Steven's PBS telethon, he is at home for plumbing issues. As Elyse sings on the air, she goes into labor. With snowstorm complications, Elyse gives birth at the television station as Steven races to get back in time.

Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman

Votes: 137

81. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode: Fuched Again (1984)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

An assassination attempt made on Mayor Cleveland leads to a investigation in police corruption. Belker, LaRue, Coffey, Hunter, Calletano, and Washington embark on a trip to Las Vegas which ... See full summary »

Director: Scott Brazil | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Robert Prosky

Votes: 76

82. The Home Court (1995–1996)
Episode: The Importance of Being Ernie (1996)

30 min | Comedy

Dan Hedaya plays a judge who attempts to lure Ernie away from Sydney.

Director: Noam Pitlik | Stars: Pamela Reed, Charles Rocket, Meghann Haldeman, Phillip Van Dyke

83. Hunter (1984–1991)
Episode: Death Machine (1986)

TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Hunter investigates a theft that turns to murder when a robbery victim hires a deranged detective to retrieve his stolen jewels.

Director: Kim Manners | Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, John Matuszak, Ron Karabatsos

Votes: 104

84. Hunter (1984–1991)
Episode: Ex Marks the Spot (1991)

TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A series of cleaning store robberies exposes the chain's owner as the decoy for a money laundering conspiracy and causes suspicion from his very dangerous partners.

Director: Gus Trikonis | Stars: Fred Dryer, Lauren Lane, Courtney Barilla, Charles Hallahan

Votes: 69

85. Hunter (1984–1991)
Episode: Hard Contract (1984)

TV-14 | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Hunter & McCall make a pact of protectiveness and loyalty toward each other when she is nearly killed by her old partner after she tries to stop him from a killer-for-hire assignment.

Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, David Ackroyd, James Whitmore Jr.

Votes: 186

86. Jake and the Fatman (1987–1992)
Episode: Love for Sale (1987)

TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama

Jake investigates an escort service after one of its girls is slain after tipping him off about its drug-smuggling operation.

Director: Christopher Hibler | Stars: William Conrad, Joe Penny, Alan Campbell, Mitchell Anderson

Votes: 40

87. Jake and the Fatman (1987–1992)
Episode: We'll Meet Again (1991)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama

When someone makes an attempt on McCabe, he and Jake go through everyone they arrested to find out who is out. They consider David Thompson, Harrison Gregg and Brandon Moore.

Director: Bernard L. Kowalski | Stars: William Conrad, Joe Penny, Alan Campbell, Robert Culp

Votes: 27

88. The Jamie Foxx Show (1996–2023)
Episode: Family Business (2000)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Jamie gets into trouble when he demands payment for a jingle he wrote for the hotel.

Director: Richard Correll | Stars: Jamie Foxx, Garcelle Beauvais, Christopher B. Duncan, Ellia English

Votes: 24

89. The Jamie Foxx Show (1996–2023)
Episode: Roadtrip: Part 1 (2000)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

In Las Vegas, Jamie's career interferes with his and Fancy's relationship--especially after Nicole kisses him. Part one of a two-part episode.

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Jamie Foxx, Garcelle Beauvais, Christopher B. Duncan, Ellia English

Votes: 15

90. Karen Sisco (2003–2007)
Episode: Blown Away (2003)

Crime, Drama

Karen has trouble writing her report on the apprehension of a fugitive for several reasons: A) a sore chest from a gunshot to her Kevlar vest; B) subsequent memory loss surrounding the ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Dinner | Stars: Carla Gugino, Bill Duke, Robert Forster, Patrick Dempsey

Votes: 52

91. L.A. Heat (1996–1999)
Episode: Chester Nut (1997)

TV-14 | 49 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Chase goes undercover with the Mafia, only to find that the group he is infiltrated with are also undercover cops.

Director: Joey Travolta | Stars: Wolf Larson, Steven Williams, Renee Tenison, Don Stark

Votes: 8

92. Life with Roger (1996–1997)
Episode: The Landlady (1997)

Comedy

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Stars: Mike O'Malley, Maurice Godin, Hallie Todd, Meredith Scott Lynn

93. Mad About You (1992–2019)
Episode: The Coin of Destiny (1998)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Paul and Jamie use a coin flip to make their decisions. Each flip seems to bring good luck or an interesting occurrence. Others start using the coin to help them make major decisions.

Director: Michael Lembeck | Stars: Paul Reiser, Helen Hunt, Leila Kenzle, John Pankow

Votes: 112

94. Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode: Mr. Awesome (1992)

TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Matlock's defense of a young waitress charged with murder is greatly aided by her talented young son, who drew a comic book that eerily depicts the crime.

Director: Harvey S. Laidman | Stars: Andy Griffith, Nancy Stafford, Julie Sommars, Clarence Gilyard Jr.

Votes: 101

95. Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode: The Don: Part 1 (1986)

TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Ben and Charlene take the case of Mafia don Nicholas Baron accused of murdering business rival Don Kovacs; Charlene is attracted to Baron's son Paul.

Director: Leo Penn | Stars: Andy Griffith, Linda Purl, Kene Holiday, William Conrad

Votes: 181

96. Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode: The Don: Part 2 (1986)

TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Ben defends a organized-crime boss.

Director: Leo Penn | Stars: Andy Griffith, Linda Purl, Kene Holiday, William Conrad

Votes: 167

97. Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode: The Thief: Part 2 (1989)

TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

While trying to recover from the surprise testimony at the end of Part 1, Matlock discovers the true motivation for Linda's actions. as well as discovering the vital clue that leads to the real killer.

Director: Harvey S. Laidman | Stars: Andy Griffith, Nancy Stafford, Julie Sommars, Kene Holiday

Votes: 109

98. Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996)
Episode: Truck Stop (1989)

TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

En route to LA, Jessica is detoured at a seedy truck stop where a series of murders makes it clear she isn't there by accident.

Director: Vincent McEveety | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Elizabeth Ashley, Mike Connors, Peter Haskell

Votes: 425

99. Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode: Courtin' Disaster (1988)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

George begins dating a new woman, but her ex-boyfriend threatens to beat him up.

Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy

Votes: 67

100. Once a Hero (1987)
Episode: Once a Hero (1987)

Adventure, Comedy

Comic book super hero Captain Justice decides to enter he real world to discover why he is fading away. Once he arrives he learns from his creator that his wanning popularity is the cause ... See full summary »

Directors: Kevin Inch, Claudia Weill | Stars: Jeff Lester, Robert Forster, Caitlin Clarke, Josh Blake