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51. Deathmoon (1978 TV Movie)
Unrated | 90 min | Horror, Mystery
A manager is sent to vacation by his doctor due to symptoms of stress. He chooses Hawaii, because that's where his grandfather worked as a missionary. He doesn't know that his grandpa and ... See full summary »
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Robert Foxworth, Joe Penny, Barbara Trentham, Dolph Sweet
Votes: 329
52.
MacGyver (1985–1992)
Episode:
Pirates
(1987)
TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
An archaeologist is kidnapped by pirates to help them find $60 million in sunken treasure at the bottom of the sea. MacGyver must attempt a rescue on the isolated ocean.
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Dana Elcar, Marta DuBois, Steven M. Gagnon
Votes: 319
53.
Knight Rider (1982–1986)
Episode:
Silent Knight
(1983)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
On their way to pick up a tux for the annual Foundation Christmas banquet, Michael and Kitt run into a gypsy kid named Tino who has just stolen a gold watch from a trio of bank robbers. ... See full summary »
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: David Hasselhoff, Edward Mulhare, Rebecca Holden, Paul La Greca
Votes: 274
54. 240-Robert (1979–1981)
60 min | Adventure
The missions of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Emergency Services Detail.
Stars: John Bennett Perry, Mark Harmon, Joanna Cassidy, Peter J. Pitchess
Votes: 252
55.
The Rockford Files (1974–1980)
Episode:
Return to the 38th Parallel
(1976)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Jim gets used by an old Army buddy in an insurance recovery case.
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: James Garner, Noah Beery Jr., Joe Santos, Ned Beatty
Votes: 242
56. Hardball (1989–1990)
90 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Charlie Battles is a veteran cop who was about to be assigned a desk job. When he is teamed with a hotshot, Kaz Kaczierowski. Together, they team up, constantly being at odds over how to handle criminals.
Stars: John Ashton, Richard Tyson, John Pappas, Barney McFadden
Votes: 241
57. Killers Three (1968)
Approved | 88 min | Crime, Drama
Two backwoods North Carolinians unsuccessfully attempt to rob a bootlegger of $250, 000. They kill a federal agent while escaping, then head for California. Based on a story by Michael Fisher and Dick Clark.
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Robert Walker Jr., Diane Varsi, Dick Clark, Norman Alden
Votes: 207
58. Enos (1980–1981)
60 min | Action, Comedy
The big-city adventures of Officer Enos Strate of Hazzard County.
Stars: Sonny Shroyer, Samuel E. Wright, John Dehner, John Milford
Votes: 183
59.
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: 182
60. The Hat Squad (1992–1993)
60 min | Crime, Drama
A cop and his wife adopt three young boys whose parents were cops and/or killed in the line of duty. The three boys became The Hat Squad, part of the police department that tries to track ... See full summary »
Stars: Nestor Serrano, Billy Warlock, Don Michael Paul, James Tolkan
Votes: 179
61. Ohara (1987–1988)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Crime drama about a wise, elderly, Asian-American LAPD cop investigating crimes with his culturally insensitive and thickheaded but overall good-natured younger partner, Lt. George Shaver.
Stars: Pat Morita, Robert Clohessy, Rachel Ticotin, Meagen Fay
Votes: 175
62.
Mission: Impossible (1966–1973)
Episode:
Nitro
(1969)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
General Zek, a military officer of a Middle Eastern kingdom, bitterly opposes the peace treaty signed by the progressive young king of his nation and a neighboring republic. Zek conspires ... See full summary »
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Peter Graves, Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Greg Morris
Votes: 175
63. Pointman (1995)
Action
Connie Harper is living the good life as the owner of Spanish Pete's, a beach resort. Occasionally his services as bodyguard are called upon by people who have nowhere else to turn.
Stars: Jack Scalia, Sandra Thigpen, Ren Trella, Dennis Deveaugh
Votes: 174
64.
I Dream of Jeannie (1965–1970)
Episode:
An Astronaut in Sheep's Clothing
(1970)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
For their six month anniversary, Jeannie wants to knit Tony a sweater.
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Barbara Eden, Larry Hagman, Hayden Rorke, Bill Daily
Votes: 159
65.
Quincy M.E. (1976–1983)
Episode:
Hot Ice, Cold Hearts
(1977)
TV-PG | 75 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Cat burglars break into a Mexican museum and steal millions worth of jewels, with the intention of fencing them in the same oceanside town Quincy's at to celebrate the 4th of July holiday.
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Jack Klugman, Lynnette Mettey, Garry Walberg, Val Bisoglio
Votes: 151
66.
Adam-12 (1968–1975)
Episode:
Log 33: It All Happened So Fast
(1969)
TV-PG | 25 min | Crime, Drama
In a behind-the-scenes look at police investigations into deadly force incidents, Reed endures a night of intensive questioning by the station's lieutenant after he kills a man in self-defense.
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Martin Milner, Kent McCord, Art Gilmore, William Boyett
Votes: 148
67.
The Monkees (1965–1968)
Episode:
I've Got a Little Song Here
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Music
Mike writes a new song, but the publishing company he tries to sell it to tries to rip him off.
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork
Votes: 143
68.
Hunter (1984–1991)
Episode:
The Garbage Man
(1985)
TV-14 | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
When a parole officer is killed, the prime suspect is one of his charges. While Hunter and McCall try to find him, another parole officer is also trying to find and is going to extreme ... See full summary »
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Ed O'Neill, Christopher McDonald
Votes: 136
69.
The Monkees (1965–1968)
Episode:
The Chaperone
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Music
The only way for Davy to date General Vandenburg's daughter is to hold a chaperoned party. When everything else fails, Micky dresses up in drag as 'Mrs Arcadian', arousing the attention of both the General and Mr. Babbit, the landlord.
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork
Votes: 131
70.
The Monkees (1965–1968)
Episode:
Alias Micky Dolenz
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Music
Micky goes undercover posing as an incarcerated criminal ringleader (to whom he bears an uncanny resemblance) so the police can nab the rest of his gang.
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork
Votes: 122
71.
The Monkees (1965–1968)
Episode:
Monkees at the Circus
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Music
When the circus comes to town, The Monkees visit The Big Top--and discover that this particular circus is suffering from declining attendance. Embittered performers who have not been paid ... See full summary »
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork
Votes: 121
72. Murder in Peyton Place (1977 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama, Mystery
A former resident of the town of Peyton Place, now wealthy and powerful, secretly returns to the town and sets in motion a spate of killings designed as revenge for past wrongs.
Directors: Bruce Kessler, Robert Hartford-Davis | Stars: Dorothy Malone, Ed Nelson, Tim O'Connor, Joyce Jillson
Votes: 110
73.
Hunter (1984–1991)
Episode:
The Last Kill
(1985)
TV-14 | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Hunter and McCall go after a contract killer who is making hits throughout the city in order to ingratiate himself with a criminal kingpin in order to kill him.
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Madison Mason, Stephanie Blackmore
Votes: 110
74. The 100 Lives of Black Jack Savage (1991)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
A notoriously greedy and corrupt blond Wall Street businessman hiding from the FBI on a Caribbean island run by a gaudy dictator teams up with the legendary ghost pirate Black Jack Savage to save 100 lives and avoid going to hell.
Stars: Daniel Hugh Kelly, Roma Downey, Bert Rosario, Steve Hytner
Votes: 107
75.
Adam-12 (1968–1975)
Episode:
Log 35: Easy, Bare Rider
(1970)
TV-PG | 25 min | Crime, Drama
Malloy and Reed investigate the mysterious source behind a boy's suspicious spending spree, wield a blanket instead of gun during a disrobed driver's DUI arrest, and bust up a car parts theft ring doing business in a park after dark.
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Martin Milner, Kent McCord, Sidney Miller, Dave Willock
Votes: 101
76.
Touched by an Angel (1994–2003)
Episode:
Fallen Angela
(1994)
TV-PG | 46 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy
Monica must learn to overcome her fear of water when she lives next door to Angela Evans.
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Roma Downey, Della Reese, Obba Babatundé, Nia Peeples
Votes: 101
77.
Adam-12 (1968–1975)
Episode:
Log 174: Loan Sharks
(1970)
TV-PG | 25 min | Crime, Drama
Malloy and Reed blaze through a new opening credits sequence. They investigate the beatings of several people in a factory parking lot only to reveal a gambling/loan shark operation with ... See full summary »
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Martin Milner, Kent McCord, Arthur Hunnicutt, Tim Rooney
Votes: 98
78.
Hart to Hart (1979–1984)
Episode:
A Lighter Hart
(1983)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
An exercise routine and nutritional supplement is more than it seems, when Jennifer's cousin suffers a heart attack after only a week in the program.
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Robert Wagner, Stefanie Powers, Lionel Stander, Elaine Joyce
Votes: 97
79.
Alias Smith and Jones (1971–1973)
Episode:
Return to Devil's Hole
(1971)
TV-PG | 50 min | Western
A lovely lady hires Hannibal to help her find her husband who joined the Devil's Hole Gang to escape an errant murder change. At least that's her story, or rather one of her stories. Her ... See full summary »
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Pete Duel, Ben Murphy, Fernando Lamas, Diana Hyland
Votes: 96
80.
Hart to Hart (1979–1984)
Episode:
Emily by Hart
(1983)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
On a romantic getaway, Jennifer meets the fiancé of a former journalism student, who recently committed suicide. Jennifer and Jonathan come to the conclusion that the death was murder, and get caught up in preventing another - Jennifer's.
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Robert Wagner, Stefanie Powers, Lionel Stander, Andrew Robinson
Votes: 96
81.
Diagnosis Murder (1993–2001)
Episode:
Murder in the Courthouse
(1995)
TV-PG | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Mark serves jury duty on a case in which a notorious hit man is found innocent - only to be killed by a bomb that the prosecutor planted for revenge.
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Victoria Rowell, Charlie Schlatter, Michael Tucci
Votes: 91
82.
CHiPs (1977–1983)
Episode:
Return of the Supercycle
(1979)
TV-PG | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Ponch and Jon are chasing someone who looks like the daredevil motorcyclist, Roy Yarnell, whom they encountered last year. Ponch is injured. Jon goes to see Roy, but he claims it's not him.... See full summary »
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Erik Estrada, Larry Wilcox, Robert Pine, Anne Lockhart
Votes: 89
83. McClain's Law (1981–1982)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Jim McClain was a cop and after being injured and deemed unfit for duty he was retired and for the past fifteen years was working on a fishing boat. One day he and his partner sell their ... See full summary »
Stars: James Arness, Marshall Colt, George DiCenzo, Carl Franklin
Votes: 88
84.
The Commish (1991–1996)
Episode:
Bank Job
(1994)
TV-14 | 46 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Rachel becomes a hostage during a bank robbery.
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Michael Chiklis, Theresa Saldana, Kaj-Erik Eriksen, Melinda McGraw
Votes: 84
85.
The Commish (1991–1996)
Episode:
Dead Drunk
(1994)
TV-14 | 47 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A drunk driver kills the wife of one of Tony's men and, because the driver is a doctor, the judge suspends his sentence.
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Michael Chiklis, Theresa Saldana, Kaj-Erik Eriksen, Melinda McGraw
Votes: 82
86.
The Commish (1991–1996)
Episode:
Dog Days
(1994)
TV-14 | 47 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
The police station janitor helps Tony solve a woman's mysterious death from a PCP overdose.
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Michael Chiklis, Theresa Saldana, Kaj-Erik Eriksen, Melinda McGraw
Votes: 80
87.
McCloud (1970–1977)
Episode:
McCloud Meets Dracula
(1977)
TV-PG | 71 min | Action, Crime, Drama
While trying to get on a squad tracking down a sniper (which he ultimately does, by accident), McCloud happens onto a series of murder scenes where the victims' blood was drained from them ... See full summary »
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Dennis Weaver, J.D. Cannon, Terry Carter, John Carradine
Votes: 80
88.
McCloud (1970–1977)
Episode:
The Gang That Stole Manhattan
(1974)
TV-PG | 94 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A film producer steals an idea about making a movie about a diamond-store robbery to cover the real-life robbery of said store, and kills the original screenwriter to boot.
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Dennis Weaver, J.D. Cannon, Terry Carter, Larry Hagman
Votes: 80
89. California Fever (1979)
60 min | Adventure
Vince and Ross are suburban Los Angeles teenagers enjoying disco, surfing, cars, and the rest of the Southern California lifestyle. Musical Vince runs an underground radio station, and mechanical Ross is into custom cars.
Stars: Lorenzo Lamas, Marc McClure, Jimmy McNichol, Michele Tobin
Votes: 79
90.
McCloud (1970–1977)
Episode:
Horse Stealing on Fifth Avenue
(1970)
TV-PG | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The horseback chase used in all subsequent episode titles caps this story of McCloud trying to track a drug thief who barely grazed him with a bullet, leading McCloud to believe the thief is an addict who can be helped.
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Dennis Weaver, J.D. Cannon, Diana Muldaur, Lorraine Gary
Votes: 79
91.
McCloud (1970–1977)
Episode:
This Must Be the Alamo
(1974)
TV-PG | 94 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The first of four "Alamo" episodes has the 23rd Precinct (in its last appearance; the show moved to Police Headquarters the next year) under siege by mobsters desperate to locate the diary ... See full summary »
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Dennis Weaver, J.D. Cannon, Terry Carter, Van Johnson
Votes: 79
92.
The Commish (1991–1996)
Episode:
Working Girls
(1994)
TV-14 | 46 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Tony arrests an old friends daughter during a prostitution sting.
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Michael Chiklis, Theresa Saldana, Kaj-Erik Eriksen, Jason Schombing
Votes: 78
93. Like Father, Like Son (1961)
Approved | 90 min | Drama, Romance
The story of a small-town football star, Chris Wotan, who defies society, morals and his God and gets into so much trouble that he is expelled from school. Told in flashbacks, usually in ... See full summary »
Director: Tom Laughlin | Stars: Tom Laughlin, Stefanie Powers, William Wellman Jr., Robert Fuca
Votes: 77
94.
The Greatest American Hero (1981–1983)
Episode:
Classical Gas
(1981)
TV-14 | 47 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Ralph and Pam help the kids rehearse their rock band for a show not realizing the promoter plans to release nerve gas into their crowd.
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: William Katt, Robert Culp, Connie Sellecca, Faye Grant
Votes: 77
95. J.J. Starbuck (1987–1988)
60 min | Adventure
Texas billionaire J.J. Starbuck drives around the country in a 1961 Lincoln convertible, with horns on the hood, acting as a private detective solving crimes. He charms the police and ... See full summary »
Stars: Dale Robertson, Shawn Weatherly, Jimmy Dean, Ben Vereen
Votes: 76
96.
The Commish (1991–1996)
Episode:
Revenge
(1994)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Tony's former partner seeks revenge for a long jail sentence.
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Michael Chiklis, Theresa Saldana, Kaj-Erik Eriksen, Jason Schombing
Votes: 76
97.
The Greatest American Hero (1981–1983)
Episode:
Dreams
(1982)
TV-14 | 49 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
A man arrested by Bill and Ralph is released from prison and vows vengeance upon the two men. The normally unperturbed Maxwell is scared out of his wits by the threats.
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: William Katt, Robert Culp, Connie Sellecca, Faye Grant
Votes: 73
98.
CHiPs (1977–1983)
Episode:
Jailbirds
(1980)
TV-PG | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Ponch and Jon both end up in jail for contempt when they refuse to reveal the identity of their informant in court. Getraer has the rest of his officers look for more evidence to get them out.
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Erik Estrada, Larry Wilcox, Robert Pine, Edward Grover
Votes: 72
99.
The Greatest American Hero (1981–1983)
Episode:
Wizards and Warlocks
(1983)
TV-14 | 48 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
When an Arab prince who is the country studying disappears, Bill tries to find him with help from Ralph. They learn that he is taking part in a game called Wizards and Warlocks wherein ... See full summary »
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: William Katt, Robert Culp, Connie Sellecca, James Whitmore Jr.
Votes: 72
100.
The Fall Guy (1981–1986)
Episode:
One Hundred Miles a Gallon
(1983)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The son of one of Colt's friends jumps bail and Colt goes to South Carolina after him. Things heat up when Colt finds out that the moonshine running is not what it seems and is backed by a organized gang.
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Lee Majors, Douglas Barr, Heather Thomas, Markie Post
Votes: 71