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51. Family Guy (1999– )
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
In a wacky Rhode Island town, a dysfunctional family strives to cope with everyday life as they are thrown from one crazy scenario to another.
Stars: Alex Borstein, Seth MacFarlane, Seth Green, Mila Kunis
Votes: 364,081
52. Married... with Children (1987–1997)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Al is the quintessential working class dad. Peggy, his wife, always wants more from him. With their children, they go through the highs and lows of ordinary life.
Stars: Ed O'Neill, Christina Applegate, Katey Sagal, Amanda Bearse
Votes: 111,084
53. Game Show Moments Gone Bananas (2005– )
60 min | Game-Show
Wild and crazy show moments.
Stars: Randy West, Ben Stein, Cindy Margolis, Chuck Woolery
Votes: 45
54.
Charles in Charge (1984–1990)
Episode:
The Loan Arranger
(1987)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Charles fears that his future is in doubt when he gets a letter in the mail saying that his student loans might be canceled.
Director: Bob Claver | Stars: Scott Baio, Willie Aames, Sandra Kerns, Nicole Eggert
Votes: 68
55.
The Drew Carey Show (1995–2004)
Episode:
Drew's in a Coma
(2001)
TV-PG | Comedy
After a car accident, Drew is in a coma. His family and friends try to bring him back from the coma while Drew is in Purgatory with beautiful women where he wants to remain.
Director: Gerry Cohen | Stars: Drew Carey, Diedrich Bader, Christa Miller, Kathy Kinney
Votes: 128
56.
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man (1994–1997)
Episode:
The Road to Dendron
(1996)
TV-PG | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
In homage to the Hope-Crosby "Road" pictures, Duckman and Cornfed travel to the sand-swept Sahara in search of the kidnapped Ajax and stumble on a plot to kill an exotic desert Prince - who... See full summary »
Director: Peter Shin | Stars: Jason Alexander, James Avery, Gregg Berger, Ismael Kanater
Votes: 56
57.
Freakazoid! (1995–1997)
Episode:
Relax-O-Vision/Fatman and Boy Blubber/Limbo Lock-Up/Terror Palace
(1995)
TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Short, Action
In order to provide a more calming effect to today's rather violent cartoons, the network censors initiate 'Relax-o-Vision.' The process projects peaceful scenes of tranquility over more ... See full summary »
Directors: Ronnie Del Carmen, Jack Heiter, Scott Jeralds, Eric Radomski, Dan Riba | Stars: Paul Rugg, Edward Asner, David Warner, Ben Stein
Votes: 78
58.
Animaniacs (1993–1998)
Episode:
Chairman of the Bored/Planets Song/Astro-Buttons
(1993)
Not Rated | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
At a Hollywood party, the Warner siblings meet the world's most boring man, who tells the world's most boring story in "Chairman of the Bored." Later, Mindy leads "Astro-Buttons" on a wild chase across a strange planet.
Directors: Rich Arons, Spike Brandt, Gary Hartle, Rusty Mills | Stars: Rob Paulsen, Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, Ben Stein
Votes: 162
59.
Fernwood Tonight (1977)
Episode:
Roger Bellman
(1977)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Barth spearheads the "Bring A Negro To Fernwood" campaign to help comply with Fernwood's new integration laws. Poet Martin Worth performs "The Ballad of Watergate" with Happy Kyne's musical... See full summary »
Director: Jim Drake | Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Paul Barselou
Votes: 8
60. Tales from the Crypt (1989–1996)
TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy
"Tales from the Crypt" was a 1989 horror story anthology series based on the gruesome E.C. comic books of the 1950s presented by the legendary "Crypt Keeper", a sinister ghoul obsessed with gallows humor and horrific puns.
Stars: John Kassir, Roy Brocksmith, Miguel Ferrer, Cam Clarke
Votes: 27,064
61. Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy (2002– )
360 min | Documentary, History
The people, ideas, and events that created our current world economy.
Stars: David Ogden Stiers, Dick Cheney, Newt Gingrich, Gordon Brown
Votes: 549
62.
Fernwood Tonight (1977)
Episode:
Garth Gimble Memorial Tennis Classic
(1977)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Tonight's guests are William W D "Bud" Prize and Phillip Maltby. Barth announces that the Garth Gimble Pro-Am golf tournament is canceled due to lack of interest from touring pros, but that... See full summary »
Director: Tony Csiki | Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Kenneth Mars
Votes: 16
63.
Fernwood Tonight (1977)
Episode:
Tony and Chance Rolletti
(1977)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Wrestler Rock Mondo is interviewed; Jane Tiffanny returns; Sylvia Miller discusses who she wants her aunt to be canonized.
Director: Tony Csiki | Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Bill Kirchenbauer
Votes: 7
64.
The Wonder Years (1988–1993)
Episode:
Hiroshima, Mon Frere
(1989)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Wayne's bullying of Kevin has been getting pretty out-of-hand lately. but when he interferes in a big way with Kevin and Paul's Science Project, Wayne may have gone too far.
Director: Steve Miner | Stars: Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, Olivia d'Abo
Votes: 357
65.
Fernwood Tonight (1977)
Episode:
Criminal Justice
(1977)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Gilbert Ulysses Nelson discusses how to reduce crime by offering cash incentives to citizens; Mr. and Mrs. Willis Craig talks about how they live in constant pain.
Director: Tony Csiki | Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Frank Link
Votes: 7
66. Animaniacs (1993–1998)
TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
The zany adventures of a trio of 1930s animated characters in the modern world.
Stars: Rob Paulsen, Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, Frank Welker
Votes: 25,833
67. CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (1979– )
TV-PG | 90 min | News, Talk-Show
The news show that does personal interest pieces. Anything from interviews with actors, political figures, athletes, musicians, costume designers, fashion designers, restaurant owners, charity heads, kids with special talents
Stars: Jane Pauley, Charles Osgood, Mo Rocca, Lee Cowan
Votes: 1,066
68. Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
PG-13 | 103 min | Comedy
A popular high school student, admired by his peers, decides to take a day off from school and goes to extreme lengths to pull it off, to the chagrin of his Dean, who'll do anything to stop him.
Director: John Hughes | Stars: Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara, Jeffrey Jones
Votes: 386,371 | Gross: $70.14M
69. Pinky and the Brain (1995–1998)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Pinky and Brain are genetically enhanced laboratory mice who reside in the research facility. Brain is self-centered and scheming; Pinky is good-natured but feeble-minded. In each episode, Brain devises a new plan to take over the world.
Stars: Maurice LaMarche, Rob Paulsen, Tress MacNeille, Frank Welker
Votes: 32,843
70. Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man (1994–1997)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A crass, womanizing duck works as a private eye with his level-headed pig sidekick, all the while raising a family as a single dad.
Stars: Jason Alexander, Gregg Berger, Nancy Travis, Dweezil Zappa
Votes: 6,657
71. I Love the '90s: Part Deux (2005)
600 min | Comedy, Documentary
I Love The 90's is back with even more insight and looks back to the decade that gave us Grunge, The O.J. Trial, and Nelson! It's I Love The 90's: Part Deux!
Stars: Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Gabrielle Carteris, Ben Stein
Votes: 629
72.
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man (1994–1997)
Episode:
Crime, Punishment, War, Peace, and the Idiot
(1997)
TV-PG | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
As the family wonders if Grandma-ma's mind is active, she recalls her youth in a series of flashbacks. The flashbacks hilariously parody the immigrant experiences as portrayed in films like... See full summary »
Director: Jaime Diaz | Stars: Jason Alexander, Nancy Travis, Gregg Berger, Dweezil Zappa
Votes: 43
73.
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man (1994–1997)
Episode:
Four Weddings Inconceivable
(1997)
TV-PG | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
On the day of multiple weddings, a big secret is revealed.
Director: Steve Ressel | Stars: Jason Alexander, Nancy Travis, Gregg Berger, Dweezil Zappa
Votes: 54
74.
Frontline (1983– )
Episode:
Secret History of the Credit Card
(2004)
TV-MA | Documentary, News
The credit industry generates more consumer complaints than any other industry in the United States. This program explains the reasons; industry polices that consumers don't understand, ... See full summary »
Director: David Rummel | Stars: Lowell Bergman, Will Lyman, Chris Dodd, Ben Stein
Votes: 61
75.
Hearts Afire (1992–1995)
Episode:
Prose and Condoms
(1994)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Romance
The big controversial issue at the local school is whether students should have access to condoms at school. John and Georgie have opposite views. The children have been given the responsibility of looking after their neighbour's rabbit.
Director: Dennis Redfield | Stars: John Ritter, Markie Post, Billy Bob Thornton, Conchata Ferrell
Votes: 7
76. 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
77. Muppets Tonight (1996–1998)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Kermit the Frog, Clifford and friends struggle to put on a weekly TV variety show.
Stars: Dave Goelz, Kevin Clash, Bill Barretta, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 2,132
78. All the President's Men Revisited (2013 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary
Looks back at Watergate, the original game changer of America politics. How has Watergate changed the Presidency? What effect has the scandal had on our political leaders? And has hope and ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Schnall | Stars: Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman, Jon Stewart, Fred Thompson
Votes: 362
79. Mastergate (1992 TV Movie)
PG | 90 min | Comedy
Based on a satirical play about the U.S. Senate Watergate hearings in 1973-74.
Director: Michael Engler | Stars: Tim Reid, Marcia Strassman, Buck Henry, Richard Kiley
Votes: 78
80. The Making of Ferris Bueller's Day Off: Production Stories (2006 Video)
16 min | Documentary, Short
Short Documentary that shows the backstage of the film Ferris Buller's Day Off (1986) for collector's edition of the anniversary of it.
Stars: Matthew Broderick, Jennifer Grey, John Hughes, Tom Jacobson
Votes: 36
81. Inside Story: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (2011 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary
An inside look on the making of the film Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986).
Stars: Matthew Broderick, Michael Chinich, Jennifer Grey, Janet Hirshenson
Votes: 67
82. Getting the Class Together: The Cast of Ferris Bueller's Day Off (2006 Video)
28 min | Documentary, Short
Short Documentary that reunites the cast of the film Ferris Buller's Day Off for edition of collector of the anniversary of the same.
Stars: Matthew Broderick, Richard Edson, Jennifer Grey, Janet Hirshenson
Votes: 46
83.
King of the Hill (1997–2010)
Episode:
Stressed for Success
(2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Bobby joins the school's academic team, where he specializes in pop culture, but the stress proves too much for him to handle.
Directors: Tricia Garcia, Wesley Archer | Stars: Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon, Brittany Murphy
Votes: 322
84.
The Wonder Years (1988–1993)
Episode:
The Pimple
(1989)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Just when the Pruitts and their daughter Gina are coming to visit, Kevin gets a giant pimple. With only a few days until the Pruitts arrive, Kevin resorts to all kinds of methods to get rid of the unsightly blemish.
Director: Matia Karrell | Stars: Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, Olivia d'Abo
Votes: 306
85.
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (1994–1997)
Episode:
You Only Scare Twice/Less Talk, More Monsters
(1996)
TV-Y | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Ickis, Krumm, and Oblina pick a mild-mannered Englishmen to scare, thinking it will be a piece of cake.A wacky radio DJ announces that $50,000 has been hidden in the dump. Soon humans are ... See full summary »
Directors: Igor Kovalyov, Andrei Svislotski | Stars: Charlie Adler, Christine Cavanaugh, David Eccles, Gregg Berger
Votes: 137
86. MacGyver (1985–1992)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
The adventures of a secret Agent armed with almost infinite scientific resourcefulness.
Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Dana Elcar, Bruce McGill, Robin Mossley
Votes: 42,014
87. Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)
R | 93 min | Comedy, Drama
A Chicago advertising man must struggle to travel home from New York for Thanksgiving, with a lovable oaf of a shower-curtain-ring salesman as his only companion.
Director: John Hughes | Stars: Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins, Michael McKean
Votes: 160,210 | Gross: $49.53M
88. Blood and Glory: The Civil War in Color (2015– )
Documentary
From Sumter to Appomattox, get the full story of the War Between the States.
Stars: Robert Clotworthy, Colin Powell, David Petraeus, Scott Hartwig
Votes: 74
89.
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man (1994–1997)
Episode:
Bev Takes a Holiday
(1997)
TV-PG | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
While chasing after Beverly, (Bernice and Beatrice's long lost sister) - they are triplets), and mistaking her for his dead wife Beatrice, Duckman gets hit by a bus. The only way to save ... See full summary »
Directors: Stig Bergqvist, Toni Vian | Stars: Jason Alexander, Nancy Travis, Gregg Berger, Dweezil Zappa
Votes: 52
90.
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man (1994–1997)
Episode:
The Amazing Colossal Duckman
(1996)
TV-PG | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Discovering that his anger causes his entire body to grow to mammoth proportions, Duckman soon realizes that his anger has become his own worst enemy.
Director: John Eng | Stars: Jason Alexander, Nancy Travis, Gregg Berger, Dweezil Zappa
Votes: 53
91.
Fernwood Tonight (1977)
Episode:
Mobile Home Daredevil
(1977)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Barth shows what a "Happy Face" would look like in other countries; Barth introduces the "Debbie Dunbar Review." man discusses how he was brought back to life; Virgil Simms gives advice on how to fix up your old car for resale.
Director: Howard Storm | Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Kathy McCullen
Votes: 15
92.
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993–1997)
Episode:
Whine, Whine, Whine
(1995)
TV-PG | 46 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Superman is forced to get a lawyer when someone he saves sues him for damages incurred during the rescue. Lois discovers a secret about Dan Scardino's livelihood, and she and Clark decide to have a romantic relationship.
Director: Michael W. Watkins | Stars: Dean Cain, Teri Hatcher, Lane Smith, Justin Whalin
Votes: 297
93.
Muppets Tonight (1996–1998)
Episode:
Andie MacDowell
(1998)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Dr. Bunsen Honneydew has a mid life crisis when Beaker goes on his first Star Trek celebrity cruise for his birthday. Andie MacDowell takes him for a wild ride.
Director: Greg V. Fera | Stars: Andie MacDowell, George Takei, Robert Keeshan, Ben Stein
Votes: 20
94.
Blood and Glory: The Civil War in Color (2015– )
Episode:
The March to War
(2015)
TV-PG | 84 min | Documentary
The Civil War, one of the most defining moments in American history, tore the nation apart, pitting North against South--brother against brother. Over the course of four years, more than ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Burns | Stars: Garry E. Adelman, Peter Carmichael, Dillon Carroll, Robert Clotworthy
Votes: 7
95.
20/20 (1978– )
Episode:
Watergate - Truth & Lies
(2017)
Unrated | 120 min | Documentary, News
Exclusive interviews, photos and footage related to the Nixon Watergate scandal.
Stars: David Muir, Elizabeth Vargas, Jane Alexander, Jack Anderson
Votes: 12
96. King of the Hill (1997–2010)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
A straight-laced propane salesman in Arlen, Texas tries to deal with the wacky antics of his family and friends, while also trying to keep his son in line.
Stars: Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon, Johnny Hardwick
Votes: 58,444
97. 60 Minutes (1968– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, News
The classic long-running prime time TV investigative news magazine.
Stars: Andrew Rooney, Lesley Stahl, Steve Kroft, Morley Safer
Votes: 4,339
98. Freakazoid! (1995–1997)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Short, Action
Washington, D.C. has a new defender: Freakazoid. The comedy and insanity never stop when he's around, and he's only one of the weird heroes of the series. It's better than a nice tub of good things.
Stars: Paul Rugg, David Kaufman, Joe Leahy, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 8,557
99.
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man (1994–1997)
Episode:
Kidney, Popsicle, and Nuts
(1997)
TV-PG | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Duckman needs a new kidney in order to survive, but his only living relatives are not suitable donors. When Duckman thaws out his cryogenically-frozen father, the kidney does not match: his... See full summary »
Director: Stig Bergqvist | Stars: Jason Alexander, Nancy Travis, Gregg Berger, Dweezil Zappa
Votes: 48
100.
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man (1994–1997)
Episode:
The Longest Weekend
(1996)
TV-PG | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
In satire of nationalism, the Dutch Elm Street Association gets special favor for its block, spurring Duckman's North Phlegm Street to form it's own group, with Duckman as President. ... See full summary »
Director: Raymie Muzquiz | Stars: Jason Alexander, Nancy Travis, Gregg Berger, Dweezil Zappa
Votes: 48