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1. Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996)
TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Professional writer and amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher uses her intellect, charm, and persistence to get to the bottom of every crime she encounters.
Stars: Angela Lansbury, William Windom, Ron Masak, Louis Herthum
Votes: 29,168
2. Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
TV-PG | 44 min | Drama, Romance
A group of friends living in Beverly Hills, California make their way through life from their school days into adulthood.
Stars: Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Luke Perry, Jennie Garth
Votes: 37,535
3. Matlock (1986–1995)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Ben Matlock is a very expensive criminal defense attorney, who charges one hundred thousand dollars to take a case. Fortunately, he's worth every penny, as he and his associates defend his clients by finding the real killer.
Stars: Andy Griffith, Linda Purl, Kene Holiday, Nancy Stafford
Votes: 9,318
4. Quantum Leap (1989–1993)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
During an experiment into time travel, a scientist finds himself trapped in the past, "leaping" into the lives of different people, sorting out their problems and changing history in hopes of getting back to his own life in the present.
Stars: Scott Bakula, Dean Stockwell, Deborah Pratt, Dennis Wolfberg
Votes: 36,423
5. The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Mrs. Edna Garrett, housemother and dietitian at the Eastland School, teaches a group of girls in her charge how to solve those problems that every teenager has to face.
Stars: Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn, Nancy McKeon
Votes: 8,511
6. 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: 5,205
7. Touched by an Angel (1994–2003)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy
Three angels are sent to Earth to tell depressed and troubled people that God loves them and hasn't forgotten them.
Stars: Roma Downey, Della Reese, John Dye, Valerie Bertinelli
Votes: 7,991
8. Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989–1993)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A teenage genius deals with the usual problems of growing up, on top of being a licensed physician in a difficult residency program.
Stars: Neil Patrick Harris, Max Casella, Belinda Montgomery, Lawrence Pressman
Votes: 9,739
9. Fantasy Island (1977–1984)
TV-G | 60 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
The mysterious Mr. Roarke runs a unique resort island in the Pacific Ocean that can fulfill any fantasy, but they rarely turn out as expected.
Stars: Ricardo Montalban, Hervé Villechaize, Wendy Schaal, Christopher Hewett
Votes: 8,963
10. ABC Afterschool Specials (1972–1997)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A teen drama anthology that often touched on social issues of the day.
Stars: Lance Kerwin, Samaria Graham, Mara Hobel, Alexa Kenin
Votes: 1,262
11. Sisters (1991–1996)
60 min | Drama
Follows the lives and loves of four close, but very different, sisters of the Reed family living in Winnetka, Illinois.
Stars: Swoosie Kurtz, Patricia Kalember, Sela Ward, Elizabeth Hoffman
Votes: 2,293
12. Salvage 1 (1979)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Harry runs a salvage operation, in which he and his partners reclaim trash and junk and sell it as scrap (or as other things). Harry also has a home-made spaceship which he sometimes uses to reclaim junk satellites.
Stars: Andy Griffith, Joel Higgins, Trish Stewart, J. Jay Saunders
Votes: 445
13. Rags to Riches (1987–1988)
Not Rated | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A wealthy widowed businessman adopts five daughters to live with him at his mansion.
Stars: Joseph Bologna, Tisha Campbell, Blanca De Garr, Kimiko Gelman
Votes: 805
14. Alien Nation (1989–1990)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi
In the near future, a human cop and his alien partner fight crime and discrimination in Los Angeles.
Stars: Gary Graham, Eric Pierpoint, Michele Scarabelli, Lauren Woodland
Votes: 5,504
15. CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984–1996)
Adventure, Comedy, Drama
CBS late afternoon specials designed for middle school and high school students, dramatizing issues affecting teenagers.
Stars: Monica Calhoun, Tammy Lauren, Nick Angotti, Beau Dremann
Votes: 351
16. Father Murphy (1981–1983)
Not Rated | 48 min | Drama, Family, Western
John Murphy leads a struggle against a mining boss that causes some children to be orphaned. he poses as a priest to circumvent the authorities. He and schoolteacher Mae struggle to provide everyday needs for two dozen children.
Stars: Merlin Olsen, Katherine Cannon, Timothy Gibbs, Moses Gunn
Votes: 342
17. Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land (1983 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 115 min | Sci-Fi, Thriller
On the maiden flight of the first hypersonic commercial plane which can make the flight from New York City to London in four hours, a minor disaster occurs resulting in the plane actually ... See full summary »
Director: Jerry Jameson | Stars: Lee Majors, Hal Linden, Lauren Hutton, Ray Milland
Votes: 1,294
18. ABC Weekend Specials (1977–1995)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A youth anthology series focusing primarily on adaptations of children's literature.
Stars: Willie Tyler, Frank Welker, Hal Smith, Janet Waldo
Votes: 350
19. In the Line of Duty: Ambush in Waco (1993 TV Movie)
R | 98 min | Action, Drama
Religious fanatics are barricaded in a building, and surrounded by police. But they're not going to surrender, they prefer to die.
Director: Dick Lowry | Stars: Tim Daly, William O'Leary, Neal McDonough, Lewis Smith
Votes: 778
20. The Murder of Mary Phagan (1988)
PG | 251 min | Crime, Drama, History
In early twentieth-century Atlanta, the murder of a young girl prompts strong reactions from the community, and ultimately leads to the arrest of a man who may actually be innocent.
Stars: Jack Lemmon, Richard Jordan, Robert Prosky, Peter Gallagher
Votes: 817
21. Walking Tall (1981– )
60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Sheriff Buford Pusser maintains law and order in McNeal County, Tennessee, with the help of his loving family, loyal staff, and a large club he calls his "pacifier".
Stars: Bo Svenson, Walter Barnes, Harold Sylvester, Courtney Pledger
Votes: 297
22. Perry Mason: The Case of the Heartbroken Bride (1992 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Perry Mason is invited to the marriage of the daughter of an old friend of his. But before the end of the ceremony, the uncle of the groom is found dead. Certainly this is a case for Perry Mason.
Director: Christian I. Nyby II | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William R. Moses, Ronny Cox
Votes: 421
23. Island Son (1989–1990)
60 min | Drama
Dr. Daniel Kulani, a prominent internist, returns to Hawaii to give back to the culture he was raised in. He joins a health group that includes surgeon Kenji Fushida, clinic manager Margaret Judd, plus residents Metzger and McGrath.
Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Clyde Kusatsu, Betty Carvalho, Timothy Carhart
Votes: 76
24. CBS Afternoon Playhouse (1978–1983)
60 min | Drama, Romance
Predecessor to CBS Schoolbreak Specials, this late-afternoon anthology series features stories designed to appeal to the preteen after school audience.
Stars: Chris Petersen, Ronny Cox, Guillermo San Juan, David Hollander
Votes: 70
25. Off the Minnesota Strip (1980 TV Movie)
104 min | Drama
A teenage runaway attempts to readjust to home and family life in Minnesota after returning home after years of working on the streets of New York City as a hooker and tries desperately to regain her parents' understanding and love.
Director: Lamont Johnson | Stars: Hal Holbrook, Michael Learned, Mare Winningham, Ben Marley
Votes: 122
26. Freedom (1981 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama
Teenager Libby Bellow begins soul-searching after becoming legally emancipated by her family and begins working on the road with a travelling carnival, in which Libby begins to think that ... See full summary »
Director: Joseph Sargent | Stars: Mare Winningham, Jennifer Warren, Tony Bill, Roy Thinnes
Votes: 161
27. Lady Against the Odds (1992 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A private detective becomes involved in a new cast when her partner's guardian is murdered.
Director: Bradford May | Stars: Crystal Bernard, Annabeth Gish, Rob Estes, Kevin Kilner
Votes: 76
28. Little Darlings (1982 TV Movie)
Comedy
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Pamela Adlon, Tammy Lauren, Heather McAdam, LaShana Dendy
29. The Exile (1991– )
60 min | Action, Thriller
A former US undercover has to fake his own death in order to clear his name working as an alias in France.
Stars: Jeffrey Meek, Christian Burgess, Nadia Farès, Patrick Floersheim
Votes: 29
30.
CBS Afternoon Playhouse (1978–1983)
Episode:
Just Pals
(1982)
48 min | Drama, Romance
A 13-year-old boy finds it hard to continue his friendship with the neighborhood tomboy, who is beginning to become more ladylike.
Director: Randa Haines | Stars: Heather McAdam, Byron Thames, Arthur Peterson, Sandy Lipton
31.
Rags to Riches (1987–1988)
Episode:
Pilot
(1987)
Not Rated | 96 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A wealthy businessman decides to soften his "cutthroat" image by adopting some children. He winds up adopting six girls and isn't prepared for the problems that come with them.
Director: Bruce Seth Green | Stars: Joseph Bologna, Tisha Campbell, Blanca De Garr, Kimiko Gelman
Votes: 297
32.
CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984–1996)
Episode:
Sexual Considerations
(1992)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
When a high school girl claims she is being sexually harassed by another student, an in-school court is convened to settle the dispute.
Director: Susan Rohrer | Stars: Heather McAdam, Gabriel Olds, Danny Zorn, Timothy Williams
Votes: 24
33.
Alien Nation (1989–1990)
Episode:
Little Lost Lamb
(1989)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi
Sikes tries to help a 16-year-old Newcomer prostitute. George deals with the intrusion of Uncle Moodri and his traditional Tenctonese values.
Director: Kevin Hooks | Stars: Gary Graham, Eric Pierpoint, Michele Scarabelli, Lauren Woodland
Votes: 85
34.
Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
Episode:
Cardio-Funk
(1992)
TV-PG | 46 min | Drama, Romance
Brenda is tempted to cheat on Dylan when she attracts the attention of Tim, a college guy in her exercise class. Dylan is tempted by his old surfing friend Sarah, whom he meets at an AA ... See full summary »
Director: Daniel Attias | Stars: Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering
Votes: 190
35.
Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
Episode:
The Green Room
(1990)
TV-14 | 46 min | Drama, Romance
Brandon meets and befriends surfer Dylan McKay, a mysterious loner who lives in a fancy hotel suite and hangs out at the beach with his surfer friends that include teenage alcoholic Betty. ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Toshiyuki Uno | Stars: Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering
Votes: 410
36.
Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989–1993)
Episode:
A Woman Too Far
(1990)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama, Family
Doogie is attracted to a nursing student who he asks out behind Wanda's back. A man who is staying at the hospital is married to two different women without each one knowing about the other... See full summary »
Director: Victoria Hochberg | Stars: Neil Patrick Harris, Max Casella, Belinda Montgomery, Lawrence Pressman
Votes: 43
37.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
A Royal Pain
(1983)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
An obnoxious young heiress enrolls at Eastland.
Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 68
38.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
Graduation: Part 1
(1983)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
In the days leading up to graduation, Mrs. Garrett becomes overworked because Mr. Parker has put her in charge of the entire ceremony, while Tootie worries whether she'll see Blair and Jo ... See full summary »
Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 67
39.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
Graduation: Part 2
(1983)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Before Jo and Blair graduate, Tootie and Natalie want to preserve as much time with them as possible, still fearing they'll never be together again. Meanwhile Jo's father tries to mend a rift with her mother.
Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 68
40.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
Help from Home
(1983)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Both Blair and Jo are accepted to the prestigious Langley College, however Jo decides she's not going because of the cost and the financial burden it would put on her mother, who is already... See full summary »
Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn
Votes: 59
41.
Fantasy Island (1977–1984)
Episode:
PlayGirl/Smith's Valhalla
(1980)
TV-G | 60 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Sick of male chauvinism, Erica Clarke wants to turn the tables and treat men as sex objects; and Oregon rancher Jason Smith asks for a chance to lead a commando raid.
Director: Michael Vejar | Stars: Ricardo Montalban, Hervé Villechaize, Barbi Benton, Janet Blair
Votes: 70
42.
Father Murphy (1981–1983)
Episode:
The Reluctant Runaway: Part 2
(1982)
G | Drama, Family, Western
Will falls in with a group of orphan street kids taught to steal by an elderly lady who cooks and cares for them and helps them find jobs. Murphy is in St. Louisestaying with the photographer that visited Gold Hills trying to find Will.
Stars: Merlin Olsen, Timothy Gibbs, Katherine Cannon, Moses Gunn
Votes: 10
43.
Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode:
The Class
(1993)
TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Impressionable young college students may have learned a little too much from guest lecturer Matlock when he tells them about committing the perfect murder. A hated classmate of theirs ... See full summary »
Director: Harvey S. Laidman | Stars: Andy Griffith, Brynn Thayer, Daniel Roebuck, Clarence Gilyard Jr.
Votes: 102
44.
Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996)
Episode:
Class Act
(1989)
TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Jessica narrates the tale of a police detective sent to teach a university criminology class and challenges his students to solve a real homicide.
Director: Allen Reisner | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Grant Heslov, Lise Hilboldt, Robert Lipton
Votes: 369
45.
Quantum Leap (1989–1993)
Episode:
Miss Deep South - June 7, 1958
(1990)
TV-PG | 47 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
While entered in the "Miss Deep South" beauty pageant, Sam must prevent a fellow contestant from posing for some nude photos and make sure his host comes in third in the contest.
Director: Christopher T. Welch | Stars: Scott Bakula, Dean Stockwell, Heather McAdam, David Allen Brooks
Votes: 483
46.
Salvage 1 (1979)
Episode:
Diamond Volcano
(1979)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Harry treats the gang to a trip to Hawaii where they find he has other motives. He has arranged for a mining operation into the side of an extinct volcano to retrieve diamonds formed by extreme geologic forces long ago.
Director: Dana Elcar | Stars: Andy Griffith, Joel Higgins, Trish Stewart, J. Jay Saunders
Votes: 9
47.
Salvage 1 (1979)
Episode:
Hard Water: Part 1
(1979)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
A rival salvage company's attempt to tow an iceberg results in disaster.
Director: Les Green | Stars: Andy Griffith, Joel Higgins, Trish Stewart, J. Jay Saunders
Votes: 18
48.
Salvage 1 (1979)
Episode:
Hard Water: Part 2
(1979)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Harry and the Salvage One team try to direct the iceberg out of the shipping lanes, but the U.S. Navy is determined to blast the berg to smithereens.
Director: Les Green | Stars: Andy Griffith, Joel Higgins, Trish Stewart, J. Jay Saunders
Votes: 13
49.
Sisters (1991–1996)
Episode:
100
(1995)
Drama
Car-jacking victim Teddy decides to buy a gun; Reed (Noelle Parker) returns to Winnetka without her husband and baby; newly divorced Georgie starts a new life.
Director: Kevin Inch | Stars: Swoosie Kurtz, Patricia Kalember, Sheila Kelley, Sela Ward
Votes: 11
50.
Sisters (1991–1996)
Episode:
80%
(1991)
Drama
Alex, on the eve of her 15th wedding anniversary party with Wade, realizes that her idyllic marriage may be falling apart when she finds out that he is a cross dresser. Meanwhile, Teddy ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Butler | Stars: Swoosie Kurtz, Patricia Kalember, Julianne Phillips, Sela Ward
Votes: 15