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51.
Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode:
Surprise!
(2019)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Judee of H&H wants half the seats on the deacon board. She offers Grace the pulpit, if she can get the votes from the deacon's board in favor of H&H. Kerissa finds James' safe empty. Charity decides to reveal Grace's false alibi for AJ.
Director: Eric Dean Seaton | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker
Votes: 45
52.
Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode:
A Common Enemy
(2019)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Grace is told to merge the white church of Fairview with black Calvary. She disagrees and her rousing sermon motivates Fairview to reconsider. Charity creates trouble for Noah by letting his wife know that he had visiting Calvary recently.
Director: Crystle Roberson Dorsey | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker
Votes: 48
53.
Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode:
Reunited
(2019)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Sophia and Grace learn that AJ actually burgled. Grace learns that Fernando of H&H has bought all the land around their church. Kerissa continues seeing Fernando. Charity has been seen kissing Phil. Grace feels overwhelmed by the 'enemy'.
Director: Ayoka Chenzira | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker
Votes: 44
54.
Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode:
God's Justice
(2019)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Grace is threatened that her false alibi for AJ will be leaked if she does not resign the church. Connie is threatened that the bribe which she received will be leaked if H&H gets half of the board seats. Dante donates to Kerissa's school.
Director: Allan Kroeker | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker
Votes: 44
55.
The Chi (2018– )
Episode:
Mo' Douda, Mo' Problems
(2023)
TV-MA | Drama
Emmett and Kiesha take a big leap. Shaad launches a new business. Jamal returns to town on a mission. Papa struggles with his faith. Rob and Tiff make a potentially life-altering connection.
Director: Johnson Cheng | Stars: Jacob Latimore, Alex R. Hibbert, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr.
Votes: 48
56.
Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode:
Revival
(2017)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Grace cannot bear to see Mac free. Pastor Lionel preaches at the Revival and his lawyer son plans to help Bishop get even with the Triumph church. The Revival moves Sophia and she asks to be baptized. Kevin's life is still not normal yet.
Director: Janice Cooke | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker
Votes: 72
57.
Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode:
A House Divided
(2017)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
The Greenleaf family struggle in the aftermath of Mac's release; Lady Mae makes a last-ditch attempt to save the Bishop; Basie's announcement opens a rift between the Bishop and Jacob.
Director: Clement Virgo | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker
Votes: 99
58.
Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode:
And the Sparks Fly Upward
(2017)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Sophia does not turn up for a dinner with her mom and Darius and Grace suspects that Mac is holding her. She confronts Mac, causing him serious harm in the ensuing scuffle. Jacob offers to buy out the Triumph II church from Pastor Skanks.
Director: Clement Virgo | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker
Votes: 76
59.
Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode:
The End Is Near
(2018)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
The FBI raids Calvary and Triumph, escalating the Greeleafs's IRS troubles. Grace questions her paternity when she learns Lionel has died.
Director: Rose Troche | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Rick Fox, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross
Votes: 56
60. St. Elsewhere (1982–1988)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
The lives and work of the staff of St. Eligius Hospital, an old and disrespected Boston teaching hospital.
Stars: Ed Begley Jr., Howie Mandel, David Morse, Christina Pickles
Votes: 5,218
61. The Book of Daniel (2006)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Reverend Daniel Webster turns to a modern incarnation of Jesus to help him deal with his personal and professional problems.
Stars: Aidan Quinn, Susanna Thompson, Christian Campbell, Ivan Shaw
Votes: 908
62. Celebrity Close Calls (2010–2011)
60 min | Reality-TV, Talk-Show
For many, fame is a dream-critical acclaim, privilege, wealth and a world of adoring fans. But in a split second everything can disappear. In this series celebrities' exclusive firsthand ... See full summary »
Stars: Branden Wellington, Alice Bahlke, Sean Patrick Hopkins, Christopher Tighe
Votes: 48
63.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Chipped Beef
(1981)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Frank decides to attend a dinner for Fay's new love interest. Renko stands up for a guy who has a warrant out for his arrest after the guy saves his life. Belker goes undercover to catch ... See full summary »
Director: Georg Stanford Brown | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Conrad, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz
Votes: 118
64.
St. Elsewhere (1982–1988)
Episode:
Curtains
(1988)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama
Siblings have different reactions to the possibility of having a genetic disease; Luther and Auschlander have a shot at performance art; Rosenthal's drug abuse worsens.
Director: John Heath | Stars: William Daniels, Norman Lloyd, Ronny Cox, Bonnie Bartlett
Votes: 34
65.
Without a Trace (2002–2009)
Episode:
Suspect
(2002)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Andy Deaver, a student at the Spaulding Academy boarding school, goes missing after telling his mother he wanted to leave the school for good. Suspiscion instantly falls on head teacher ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Markle | Stars: Anthony LaPaglia, Poppy Montgomery, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Enrique Murciano
Votes: 284
66.
Shark (2006–2008)
Episode:
Pilot
(2006)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An arrogant big-shot defense attorney is guilt-ridden after the client he just helped get off commits another murder, so he decides to become a prosecutor.
Director: Spike Lee | Stars: James Woods, Danielle Panabaker, Sophina Brown, Sarah Carter
Votes: 333
67.
Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode:
The Stranger
(2019)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Grace gives a false alibi for AJ on a burglary arrest, but the police are unconvinced. AJ is zapped with Mama's questioning and scoots. Charity gives proof of Grace's false alibi to Phil. Kerissa has a fling with the buyer of their land.
Director: Lisa Leone | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker
Votes: 43
68.
Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode:
Gratitude
(2019)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Grace leaves the church. Phil regains the church after ousting Mama. He agrees to marry Judee and dump Charity. AJ returns to confess to the police. Kerissa gets a-hold of a devastating document. She gets Chlamydia, making Jacob furious.
Director: Clement Virgo | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker
Votes: 51
69.
Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode:
Behold
(2020)
TV-14 | 46 min | Drama
Grace and the Greenleaf family must lay the past to rest once and for all as God's plans for the future unfold.
Director: Clement Virgo | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker
Votes: 58
70.
Hit the Floor (2013–2018)
Episode:
Upset
(2016)
TV-14 | 41 min | Drama, Romance
Chase Vincent returns with an agenda. Ahsha loses control. Derek and Kyle are powerless. Lionel's forced to make a desperate move. Raquel comes clean. And Jelena faces her demon.
Director: Janice Cooke | Stars: Kimberly Elise, Taylour Paige, Logan Browning, Katherine Bailess
Votes: 32
71.
Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode:
The Promised Land
(2018)
TV-14 | 41 min | Drama
Grace discovers Rochelle's true identity with Darius's help. Kerrissa discovers fraud inside Triumph.
Director: Allan Kroeker | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Rick Fox, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross
Votes: 56
72.
Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode:
Did I Lose You?
(2019)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Phil's frequent summons to discuss church matters irritates Grace. She funds the excess cost on a regularly held summer project when Phil feels that it is costly. Noah is upset to learn he has a son with Grace and it upsets Sophia too.
Director: Rachel Raimist | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker
Votes: 55
73.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Can World War III Be an Attitude?
(1981)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Hill Street finds the precinct under siege when the gangs react to the president canceling his walking tour. Hill and Renko arrest a car thief who has a knack for fixing things around the station. Frank asks Joyce to represent LaRue who is facing bribery charges.
Director: Robert Butler | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Conrad, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz
Votes: 189
74.
Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode:
Bought and Paid For
(1985)
TV-14 | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Gina's cleaning woman gets raped in Gina's home by the spoiled son of a wealthy man, who thinks he's above the law. Despite evidence being circumstantial, Gina wants to have the man arrested. Izzy steals Switek and Zito's bug van.
Director: John Nicolella | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott
Votes: 490
75.
Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode:
The Fifth Day
(2020)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
The Greenleaf family holds a small service at home during the last service at Calvary. Noah shares insight on the house's history. Lady Mae visits Tara and comes home with a shocking revelation.
Director: Crystle Roberson Dorsey | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker
Votes: 47
76.
Flashforward (2009–2010)
Episode:
White to Play
(2009)
TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
FBI's LA office has a head start on investigating the flashforward with Mark's vision and by opening a web site. At least one man didn't black out. Mark's wife meets the man from her vision. A clue brings Mark to Utah.
Director: David S. Goyer | Stars: Joseph Fiennes, John Cho, Jack Davenport, Zachary Knighton
Votes: 850
77.
Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode:
Point of No Return
(2017)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
After hearing about the injunction to stop the construction of Triumph 2, Basie goes to Calvary to force the Bishops hand. Grace's plan to put away Mac hits a snag.
Director: Clement Virgo | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker
Votes: 68
78. The Resident (2018–2023)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama
A group of doctors at Chastain Memorial Hospital face personal and professional challenges on a daily basis.
Stars: Matt Czuchry, Manish Dayal, Bruce Greenwood, Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Votes: 32,911
79. Chasing Life (2014–2015)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
April Carver, whose world has just started to look up, is diagnosed with leukemia. With the support of her family and best friend, she might just be able to fight it.
Stars: Italia Ricci, Mary Page Keller, Richard Brancatisano, Haley Ramm
Votes: 6,217
80. Heartbeat (1988–1989)
60 min | Drama
Inspired by true events, follows the hardships and professional challenges of female doctors who decided to open a new medical center, Women's Medical Arts, in response to health care system not addressing many problems of female patients.
Stars: Kate Mulgrew, Laura Johnson, Lynn Whitfield, Gail Strickland
Votes: 70
81.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Fecund Hand Rose
(1981)
TV-14 | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Furillo angrily agrees to use his men to protect corrupt cop turned informant Ralph Macafee from a possible assassination attempt. Esterhaus has second thoughts about his upcoming marriage ... See full summary »
Director: Gregory Hoblit | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Conrad, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz
Votes: 157
82.
Without a Trace (2002–2009)
Episode:
Are You Now or Have You Ever Been
(2003)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Jack finds himself at the center of an investigation into how missing persons cases have been handled, including such controversial cases as that of Graham Spaulding, the accused pedophile ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Markle | Stars: Anthony LaPaglia, Poppy Montgomery, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Enrique Murciano
Votes: 211
83.
Without a Trace (2002–2009)
Episode:
White Balance
(2006)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Two teenagers go missing at the same time - a black boy and a white girl. The team is faced with the difficult task of finding both teens, which is made incredibly difficult by all the media coverage given to the white teen.
Director: Jeff T. Thomas | Stars: Anthony LaPaglia, Poppy Montgomery, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Enrique Murciano
Votes: 238
84.
Are We There Yet? (2010–2012)
Episode:
The Thanksgiving Episode
(2012)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
Friends and extended family gather for a Thanksgiving dinner, but Suzanne forgets the turkey.
Director: Richard Correll | Stars: Essence Atkins, Obba Babatundé, Terry Crews, Teala Dunn
Votes: 6
85.
Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode:
Strange Currents
(2018)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
The Bishop and Lady Mae's crumbling marriage threatens to destroy the Greenleaf family, then a two-million dollar IRS tax bill arrives at Calvary, putting the church in danger.
Director: Clement Virgo | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Rick Fox, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross
Votes: 77
86.
Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode:
The Underdog
(2018)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Lady Mae visits world famous Pastor Maxine Patterson and endures the Bishop's (Keith David) final attempt to win her back at a round table party. Connie (Jen Harper) asks if Grace is interested in running Calvary.
Director: Clement Virgo | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Rick Fox, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross
Votes: 60
87.
Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode:
Closing Doors
(2018)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
The Bishop and Lady Mae make alternate plans after Clara denies them the check for the IRS bill. Grace tends to Sophia when a medical emergency sends her daughter to the hospital.
Director: Allan Kroeker | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Rick Fox, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross
Votes: 62
88. Biography (1987– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.
Stars: Jack Perkins, Peter Graves, Harry Smith, Robert J. Thompson
Votes: 2,087
89. The Women of Brewster Place (1989)
Not Rated | 178 min | Drama
A multi-generational story of the lives of several black women who call an inner-city tenement home.
Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Mary Alice, Olivia Cole, Robin Givens
Votes: 1,401
90.
Martin (1992–1997)
Episode:
Goin' Overboard: Part 1
(1997)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
When Gina misses the departure of a Valentine's Day cruise, Martin is left alone with Pam, Tommy and Cole until a sexy woman becomes interested in Martin. Pam and Tommy also find romance on the high seas--but not with each other.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Martin Lawrence, Thomas Mikal Ford, Tichina Arnold, Carl Anthony Payne II
Votes: 53
91.
Matt Houston (1982–1985)
Episode:
The Centerfold Murders
(1983)
48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Three stunning women have been murdered, their connection: they are all top centerfolds.
Director: Kim Manners | Stars: Lee Horsley, Pamela Hensley, Lincoln Kilpatrick, Sharon Acker
Votes: 23
92.
Without a Trace (2002–2009)
Episode:
Lost and Found
(2004)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An adopted young girl comes to the FBI claiming to have been kidnapped as an infant. The team must start from scratch to find out the truth about who the girl is and what happened to her.
Director: Hank Steinberg | Stars: Anthony LaPaglia, Poppy Montgomery, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Enrique Murciano
Votes: 182
93.
Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode:
The Baptism
(2016)
TV-14 | 40 min | Drama
Grace moves back to Memphis under false pretenses in order to pursue the man she holds responsible for her sister's death but finds the realities of working in her family's church again harder to handle than she expected.
Director: Donna Deitch | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker
Votes: 139
94.
Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode:
A Time to Heal
(2016)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
A black, preacher family works in and owns a wealthy Christian church. While adhering to biblical rules, there is unbridled decadence, misconduct and sin in the family. The preacher's daughter comes home for a funeral and decides to stay.
Director: Clement Virgo | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker
Votes: 168
95.
Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode:
A Mother's Love
(2017)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
After one of Mac's victims attempts suicide, Grace makes a rash decision that may have lasting consequences. Kevin's mother visits, exposing old wounds. Lady Mae tries reason with Jacob.
Director: Tanya Hamilton | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker
Votes: 80
96.
The Women of Brewster Place (1989)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1989)
TV-14 | 120 min | Drama
Kiswana organizes a tenant's union to improve the lives of the dispirited Brewster Place residents. The newest residents, Lorraine and Theresa, arouse uneasiness among the other tenants of ... See full summary »
Director: Donna Deitch | Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Mary Alice, Olivia Cole, Robin Givens
Votes: 18
97.
Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode:
The Pearl
(2017)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Lady Mae makes an overture of peace to Mavis and the result is a revelation that sends Mae into a tailspin.
Director: Clement Virgo | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker
Votes: 75
98.
Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode:
The Space Between
(2018)
TV-14 | 41 min | Drama
Grace takes Rochelle up on her offer to help start a legal defense fund; Bishop and Lady Mae ask if parishioner Clara Jackson's Powerball winnings can assist with their IRS bill.
Director: Charles Randolph-Wright | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Rick Fox, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross
Votes: 64
99.
Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode:
She Changes Everything
(2018)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Maxine Patterson visits Calvary during the same weekend that Lady Mae and the Bishop announce their divorce to the congregation; Grace and Rochelle find a case for their legal defense fund.
Director: Pete Chatmon | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Rick Fox, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross
Votes: 58
100.
Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode:
That Was Then
(2018)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Grace questions her involvement in the Coralie Hunter case when the district attorney threatens to reopen her case with Mac; the Bishop and Lady Mae disagree on hosting A Day With Lady Mae at Calvary.
Director: Aurora Guerrero | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Rick Fox, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross
Votes: 55