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51.
Falcon Crest (1981–1990)
Episode:
Climax
(1983)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Richard discovers the true power behind The Company. Carlo's killer is unmasked at Nick and Vikki's wedding, which ends in death asthe murderer produces a gun.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby
Votes: 57
52.
Falcon Crest (1981–1990)
Episode:
Desperation
(1987)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Melissa's desperate attempts to keep the baby result in a car chase that ends when the car carrying her, Chase, Maggie, Richard and Dan plunges into San Francisco Bay. Angela discovers that... See full summary »
Director: Reza Badiyi | Stars: Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby
Votes: 45
53.
Wagon Train (1957–1965)
Episode:
The Wanda Snow Story
(1965)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
A woman traveler on the wagon train has a premonition that Coop's life is in danger. The next day he is attacked on the trail and his rifle jams. A murderer, fearing her ability to foretell the future, accuses her of being a witch.
Director: Joseph Pevney | Stars: John McIntire, Robert Fuller, Frank McGrath, Terry Wilson
Votes: 53
54.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Anniversary
(1978)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
John and Olivia celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Mary Ellen and Curtis begin to feel the stain of separation due to the war.
Director: Walter Alzmann | Stars: Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Will Geer, Judy Norton
Votes: 113
55.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Bequest
(1973)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
The promise of inherited money is behind some happy moments and unusual conflicts for the Walton Family.
Director: Alf Kjellin | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 152
56.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Book
(1974)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
The publication of John Boy's book of short stories gives John-Boy a swelled-head and overshadows Jason's debut as a musician. Complications arise because of that.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 144
57.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Car
(1974)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Now that he is in college, John Boy is in need of a car. He finds a good car owned by a neighbor and makes a deal to trade the car for work he does on the neighbor's house.
Director: Philip Leacock | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 158
58.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Deed
(1973)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
The validity of the Waltons' claim to their land is questioned when they cannot produce a legal deed to the property. To sort out their legal troubles they must raise $200 and John-boy assists by taking a job in the city of Wheeling.
Director: Vincent Sherman | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 168
59.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The First Day
(1974)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
John-Boy experiences mishaps on his first day as a freshman at Boatwright University while Jason does his best to take charge of the Walton kids.
Director: Philip Leacock | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 152
60.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Genius
(1975)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
John-Boy's dean asks him to take care of a 16-year-old genius college student for a weekend. The genius is gifted in all academic areas, but woefully lacking in social graces.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Richard Thomas, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby, Will Geer
Votes: 155
61.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Go-Getter
(1977)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
John and Ben again come to blows about work at the mill. Ben quits and becomes a used-car salesman. He does a good job - but with questionable sales tactics.
Director: Lawrence Dobkin | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 121
62.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Heritage
(1974)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
An offer to buy their land makes the Waltons think about what it would be like to have more money than they need.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 148
63.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Last Mustang
(1976)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Sheriff Bridges is running for re-election but an out of town opponent has more charm and threatens to put Ep out of a job. A wild mustang is captured and Grandpa is determined to make sure it can continue to run free on Walton's Mountain.
Director: Walter Alzmann | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 126
64.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Literary Man
(1972)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
A writer comes to Walton's Mountain and impresses John-Boy with his tales of literary connections and accomplishments.
Director: Philip Leacock | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 216
65.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Long Night
(1977)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Grandma's hospitalization troubles the family, especially Grandpa, who becomes depressed and withdrawn.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 129
66.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Nurse
(1975)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Mary Ellen is eager to begin nursing school, but is unhappy to learn that she lacks the education in algebra and chemistry needed to enter.
Director: Alf Kjellin | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 138
67.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Return
(1978)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
John-Boy returns to Walton's Mountain to write about the failing economy and lack of jobs. He talks Mr Guthrie into opening the old mine. As the menfolk are in the mine, it collapses. John makes a decision about working at a defense plant.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Will Geer, Judy Norton
Votes: 142
68.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Runaway
(1974)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Everyone in the Walton house is too busy to pay attention Jim Bob so he takes matters into his own hands.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 141
69.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Search
(1976)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Olivia and Elizabeth take a car trip; Jim-Bob is forced to also go. They have car trouble. Elizabeth wanders off. Olivia and Jim-Bob find her but by now, all are lost. Jim-Bob uses his skills to keep everyone safe till they are found.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 160
70.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Sermon
(1975)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
The reverend and teacher get married. Olivia is asked to be the substitute teacher and John Boy is asked to preach the sermon.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 141
71.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Theft
(1973)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
The disappearance of some valuable silver pieces throws suspicion on one of the Waltons.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 166
72.
Falcon Crest (1981–1990)
Episode:
Opening Moves
(1987)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Angela learns the truth about her supposedly deceased child. The car chase has endangered Melissa, Chase, Richard, Dan and Maggie's lives. After taking a disastrous fall, Chao-Li lies at ... See full summary »
Director: Reza Badiyi | Stars: Jane Wyman, David Selby, Lorenzo Lamas, Ana Alicia
Votes: 39
73.
Falcon Crest (1981–1990)
Episode:
Suitable for Framing
(1984)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Paid by Melissa to discredit Lance, Joel masquerades as Lance and uses his car to run Angela off the road. Lance is arrested for Angela's attempted murder. Spheeris follows Chase and Ben to... See full summary »
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby
Votes: 40
74.
Gentle Ben (1967–1969)
Episode:
Gator Man
(1967)
30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Mark's new friend, Jenny, is the daughter of an alligator poacher, who his is being tracked by Park Ranger, Tom.
Director: John Florea | Stars: Dennis Weaver, Clint Howard, Beth Brickell, Albert Salmi
Votes: 9
75.
The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)
Episode:
Stopover in a Quiet Town
(1964)
TV-PG | 25 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A hung-over couple awaken to find themselves not only in a strange house, but in a deserted town, where nothing is as it should be.
Director: Ron Winston | Stars: Barry Nelson, Nancy Malone, Denise Lynn, Karen Norris
Votes: 2,574
76.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
John's Crossroad
(1977)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Grandma's medical bills and the mill's deterioration force John to take a job away from home to make more money. At the job, everyone in the office fears the manager who makes life miserable for all. Elizabeth is a tomboy.
Director: Richard Thomas | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 142
77.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The First Edition
(1976)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
John-Boy prepares to publish his first newspaper. It includes a story about Ben's troubles, which infuriates Olivia. She demands that he delete it, but John-Boy has to publish the story to follow his convictions.
Director: Lawrence Dobkin | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 144
78.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Foundling
(1972)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
The family takes in a deaf girl who was abandoned by her mother.
Director: Vincent Sherman | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 336
79.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Fulfillment
(1974)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Curtis and Ann are unhappy to learn that they are unable to have children of their own. However, an orphan boy visiting with the Waltons shows them that they can still have a family by adopting him.
Director: Nicholas Webster | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 151
80.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Scholar
(1973)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
When Verdie Grant learns her daughter is graduating from college, she feels embarrassed by the fact that she never learned to read or write. She asks John-Boy to teach her, on the condition that he keeps it a secret.
Director: Lee Philips | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 190
81.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Separation
(1973)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
A misunderstanding and plain stubborn pride causes a rift between the Walton grandparents.
Director: Philip Leacock | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 161
82.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Sinner
(1972)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Reverend Mathew Fordwick arrives in Walton's Mountain, but his credibility is tarnished even before his first service after drinking "the recipe" at an afternoon with the Baldwin sisters.
Director: Philip Leacock | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 227
83.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Substitute
(1973)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
When Miss Hunter is called away unexpectedly, a substitute teacher with ways of her own takes over.
Director: Lee Philips | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 166
84.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Venture
(1975)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
The family may lose its considerable investment in a new business when John gets hospitalized with pneumonia.
Director: Ralph Waite | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 126
85.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Vigil
(1976)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Nursing student Mary Ellen is sure she knows what is causing Grandma's stomach pains, but it turns out the problem is different-and life-threatening. Erin begins a new job as a phone operator for Fanny Tatum.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 133
86.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Wedding: Part 2
(1976)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Mary Ellen is engaged to Dr David Spencer and they plan the wedding. Dr Curtis Willard arrives to be the town doctor. Mary Ellen begins to have second thoughts about her engagement.
Director: Lawrence Dobkin | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 133
87. The Invaders (1967–1968)
TV-PG | 51 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
The Aliens are here, posing as human, and not friendly. David Vincent has seen them land and now must evade them and convince others of their presence while not being put in the booby hatch.
Stars: Roy Thinnes, Kent Smith, Max Kleven, William Windom
Votes: 3,438
88. The United States Steel Hour (1953–1963)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
In this live drama series, over two hundred live plays, covering all aspects of society, were shown.
Stars: Richard Kiley, Betsy Palmer, Edward Andrews, Biff McGuire
Votes: 198
89. The Young Pioneers (1978– )
60 min | Western
Short-lived series (3 episodes) about teenage newlyweds in the Dakota Territory in the early 1870s.
Stars: Linda Purl, Roger Kern, Robert Hays, Robert Donner
Votes: 42
90. Twilight Zone: The Definitive Edition Interviews (2005 Video)
Documentary, Short, Sci-Fi
Director: Charles Holloway | Stars: Terry Becker, Morgan Brittany, Paul Comi, June Foray
Votes: 28
91.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Fawn
(1973)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Erin adopts a wild animal while John Boy gets a life lesson with a new job
Director: Ralph Waite | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 148
92.
Falcon Crest (1981–1990)
Episode:
...And the Fall
(1985)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Cole realizes that Connie poses a threat to his parents' marriage. Greg learns that Joel died of a drug overdose. Angela makes arrangements for Lance and Lorraine to flee to Italy. Lance ... See full summary »
Director: Barbara Peeters | Stars: Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby
Votes: 40
93.
Falcon Crest (1981–1990)
Episode:
Confessions
(1985)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Lorraine is depressed over the loss of her baby and Lance's imprisonment. Pamela gives Maggie a recording of a conversation between Richard and the judge. Melissa confesses her involvement ... See full summary »
Director: Barbara Peeters | Stars: Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby
Votes: 41
94.
Falcon Crest (1981–1990)
Episode:
Retribution
(1985)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Chase, Richard and Greg follow Gustav, hoping he will lead them to Angela. Gustav dies when the old mine shaft where the Nazi treasure is buried collapses. Lance opposes Lorraine's planned ... See full summary »
Director: Barbara Peeters | Stars: Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby
Votes: 40
95.
Falcon Crest (1981–1990)
Episode:
Tests of Faith
(1984)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Maggie discovers the cause of her dizziness and headaches, Pamela is kidnapped by the cartel and Angela exposes Terry's sordid past to Michael.
Director: Reza Badiyi | Stars: Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby
Votes: 44
96.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
Founders' Day
(1979)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
The town prepares for a Founder's Day Celebration. Who settled there first? The Baldwins, the Waltons, or the Godseys? Jason has to prepare a piece of music for graduating from the Kleinberg Conservatory.
Director: Ralph Waite | Stars: Ralph Waite, Ellen Corby, Jon Walmsley, Judy Norton
Votes: 108
97.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Awakening
(1974)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Grandma is turning 68 and concerned about getting old. She may have a hearing loss. Mary Ellen is attracted to a college man.
Director: Lee Philips | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 145
98.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Best Christmas
(1976)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Olivia wants this Christmas to be the best ever. Everything seems to happen to prevent this.
Director: Lawrence Dobkin | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 172
99.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Birthday
(1974)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Grandpa loses his will to live after a near fatal heart attack; the family takes desperate measures.
Director: Ivan Dixon | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 128
100.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Career Girl
(1977)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Erin graduates from high school still having no direction for her life. She gets a job as a switchboard operator to buy a typewriter for John-Boy. Family members sneak a look at John-Boy's novel about them and the community.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 139