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1. Friends (1994–2004)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Follows the personal and professional lives of six twenty to thirty year-old friends living in the Manhattan borough of New York City.
Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 1,087,486
2. ER (1994–2009)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Romance
The doctors who work in the ER at the County General Hospital in Chicago grapple with ups and downs in their personal and professional lives while trying to give apt medical care to their patients.
Stars: Anthony Edwards, George Clooney, Julianna Margulies, Eriq La Salle
Votes: 67,696
3. Snowfall (2017–2023)
TV-MA | 44 min | Crime, Drama
A look at the early days of the crack cocaine epidemic in Los Angeles during the beginning of the 1980s.
Stars: Damson Idris, Carter Hudson, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Isaiah John
Votes: 29,886
4. The West Wing (1999–2006)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Inside the lives of staffers in the West Wing of the White House.
Stars: Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe, Allison Janney, John Spencer
Votes: 85,516
5. House of Cards (2013–2018)
TV-MA | 50 min | Drama
A Congressman works with his equally conniving wife to exact revenge on the people who betrayed him.
Stars: Kevin Spacey, Michel Gill, Robin Wright, Kate Mara
Votes: 530,746
6. The Americans (2013–2018)
TV-MA | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
At the height of the Cold War, two Russian agents pose as the average American couple, complete with family.
Stars: Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Keidrich Sellati, Holly Taylor
Votes: 111,212
7. Under the Banner of Heaven (2022)
TV-MA | 67 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A devout detective's faith is tested as he investigates a brutal murder seemingly connected to an esteemed Utah family's spiral into LDS fundamentalism and their distrust in the government.
Stars: Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Denise Gough
Votes: 34,671
8. A Man in Full (2024)
TV-MA | Drama | Post-production
Follows an Atlanta real estate mogul as he faces sudden bankruptcy, and tries to defend his empire from those attempting to capitalize on his fall from grace.
Stars: L. Warren Young, Evan Roe, Jeff Daniels, Diane Lane
9. Parenthood (2010–2015)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
The lives and tragedies of the Braverman family tree.
Stars: Peter Krause, Lauren Graham, Dax Shepard, Monica Potter
Votes: 37,542
10. The Wonder Years (1988–1993)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Kevin Arnold recalls growing up during the late 60s and early 70s; the turbulent social times make the transition from child to adult unusually interesting.
Stars: Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, Jason Hervey
Votes: 40,752
11. Spin City (1996–2002)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Mike Flaherty, the Deputy Mayor of New York City, and his team of half-wits must constantly save the Mayor from embarrassment and the media. Mike is later succeeded by Charlie Crawford.
Stars: Michael J. Fox, Charlie Sheen, Heather Locklear, Richard Kind
Votes: 30,772
12. Ally McBeal (1997–2002)
TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Follows the personal and professional life of lawyer Ally.
Stars: Calista Flockhart, Greg Germann, Jane Krakowski, Vonda Shepard
Votes: 36,400
13. Pan Am (2011–2012)
TV-PG | 583 min | Drama, History, Romance
Period drama about the pilots and flight attendants who once made Pan Am the most glamorous way to fly.
Stars: Christina Ricci, Margot Robbie, Michael Mosley, Karine Vanasse
Votes: 21,227
14. The Practice (1997–2004)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
We follow the exploits and cases of defense attorneys of a Boston law firm. Bobby Donnell is the senior defense attorney and founder of the firm.
Stars: Dylan McDermott, Kelli Williams, Lara Flynn Boyle, Steve Harris
Votes: 10,418
15. Mad About You (1992–2019)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Mad About You centers on the trials and tribulations of a married couple living in New York.
Stars: Paul Reiser, Helen Hunt, John Pankow, Leila Kenzle
Votes: 25,134
16. One Life to Live (1968–2013)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
One Life to Live centres takes place in the fictional town of Llanview, PA.around the wealthy Lord family, and the middle-class Woleks and Rileys.
Stars: Erika Slezak, Michael Storm, Michael Easton, Kristen Alderson
Votes: 2,632
17. Chicago Hope (1994–2000)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
The lives and trials of the staff of a major hospital in Chicago.
Stars: Mandy Patinkin, Adam Arkin, Hector Elizondo, Peter Berg
Votes: 4,694
18. 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: 1,263
19. The Plot Against America (2020)
TV-MA | 62 min | Drama, Thriller
Characters live in an alternative history in which Franklin D. Roosevelt was defeated in the U.S. presidential election of 1940 by Charles Lindbergh.
Stars: Winona Ryder, Anthony Boyle, Zoe Kazan, Morgan Spector
Votes: 11,235
20. So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993)
PG-13 | 93 min | Comedy, Romance
A San Francisco poet who fears commitment suspects his girlfriend may have a knack for killing off her significant others.
Director: Thomas Schlamme | Stars: Mike Myers, Nancy Travis, Anthony LaPaglia, Amanda Plummer
Votes: 42,839 | Gross: $11.59M
21. The Larry Sanders Show (1992–1998)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
A comedic behind the scenes look at a late night talk show.
Stars: Garry Shandling, Jeffrey Tambor, Wallace Langham, Rip Torn
Votes: 9,378
22. Manhattan (2014–2015)
TV-14 | 1,120 min | Drama, History, War
In 1943 Los Alamos, New Mexico, a team of government scientists is working on the top-secret Manhattan Project in a race to produce an atomic bomb before the Nazis. Meanwhile, their families adjust to life on the military base.
Stars: Rachel Brosnahan, Michael Chernus, Christopher Denham, Katja Herbers
Votes: 9,727
23. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006–2007)
TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama
A behind-the-scenes look at a fictional sketch-comedy television show.
Stars: Matthew Perry, Amanda Peet, Bradley Whitford, Steven Weber
Votes: 25,213
24. Sledge Hammer! (1986–1988)
TV-PG | 30 min | Action, Comedy
The adventures of a deranged and dumb police detective who always looks for the most violent solution to any problem.
Stars: David Rasche, Anne-Marie Martin, Harrison Page, Leslie Morris
Votes: 7,519
25. Invasion (2005–2006)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A Florida Park Ranger and his family deal with strange occurrences in the aftermath of a hurricane.
Stars: William Fichtner, Eddie Cibrian, Kari Matchett, Lisa Sheridan
Votes: 13,075
26. Boston Public (2000–2006)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
The lives of 10 faculty members at a high school in Boston weave in and out of dealing with trouble-makers, having a personal life, and keeping sanity.
Stars: Loretta Devine, Anthony Heald, Fyvush Finkel, Chi McBride
Votes: 6,299
27. Sports Night (1998–2000)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport
Casey McCall and Dan Rydell are sports anchors and best friends on "Sports Night", a nightly cable program.
Stars: Josh Charles, Peter Krause, Felicity Huffman, Joshua Malina
Votes: 8,614
28. Murder in the First (2014–2016)
TV-MA | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A single murder case is dissected from the committing of the crime through to the investigation, arrest and trial.
Stars: Taye Diggs, Kathleen Robertson, Ian Anthony Dale, Raphael Sbarge
Votes: 7,854
29. Jack & Bobby (2004–2005)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
The early life of Bobby McCallister, a progressive President of the United States from 2041 to 2049, is explored.
Stars: Christine Lahti, Matt Long, Logan Lerman, Jessica Paré
Votes: 2,500
30. Mr. Sunshine (2011–2012)
TV-PG | 293 min | Comedy
Ben Donovan manages The Sunshine Centre, a second-rate sports arena in San Diego.
Stars: Matthew Perry, Andrea Anders, James Lesure, Nate Torrence
Votes: 7,291
31. A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote (2020 TV Special)
64 min | Drama
Stage version of the season 3 episode "Hartsfield's Landing"
Director: Thomas Schlamme | Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Allison Janney, Elisabeth Moss, Sterling K. Brown
Votes: 1,509
32. When We Rise (2017)
TV-14 | 85 min | Drama
A chronicled re-telling of the gay rights movement in the United States, beginning with the Stonewall riots in 1969.
Stars: Rachel Griffiths, Austin P. McKenzie, Mary-Louise Parker, Emily Skeggs
Votes: 3,372
33. It's Garry Shandling's Show. (1986–1990)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Garry Shandling pokes fun at sitcom conventions in his own unique fourth-wall breaking meta sitcom.
Stars: Garry Shandling, Molly Cheek, Michael Tucci, Scott Nemes
Votes: 1,743
34. Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)
R | 127 min | Documentary, Crime, History
An examination of the social costs of corporate interests pursuing profits at the expense of the public good.
Director: Michael Moore | Stars: Michael Moore, William Black, Jimmy Carter, Elijah Cummings
Votes: 43,860 | Gross: $14.36M
35. Ally (1999–2000)
30 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
In this half hour version of the FOX top rated show Ally McBeal, David E. Kelley adds un-aired scenes of the original show. Plus, he cut all the court stories, making the show about Ally's personal stories only.
Stars: Calista Flockhart, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Lisa Nicole Carson, Jane Krakowski
Votes: 248
36. Almost Perfect (1995–1996)
22 min | Comedy
Kim Cooper is a producer/writer for the TV show 'Blue Justice'. She has to deal with both her professional career, her three partners Gary, Neal and Rob when writing the show and her boyfriend Mike.
Stars: Nancy Travis, Chip Zien, Matt Letscher, David Clennon
Votes: 273
37. Miss Firecracker (1989)
PG | 102 min | Comedy, Drama
Carnelle wants to escape her dreary life, so she enters a local beauty contest, much to everyone's dismay.
Director: Thomas Schlamme | Stars: Holly Hunter, Mary Steenburgen, Tim Robbins, Alfre Woodard
Votes: 2,341 | Gross: $0.65M
38. Tracey Takes On... (1996–1999)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Tracey Ullman takes on a different topic in each episode, giving different characters opinions on such things as vanity, royalty, and law.
Stars: Tracey Ullman, Alastair Duncan, Julie Kavner, Seymour Cassel
Votes: 670
39. Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography
Find out more about the women you love and admire who have made their mark in movies, music, politics, sports, and more in these "Intimate Portraits."
Stars: Linda Emond, Laurent Lederer, Lisa Friedman, Meredith Vieira
Votes: 420
40. Ink (1996–1997)
30 min | Comedy
Kate and Mike, journalists working in the same office, have just gotten divorced. To avoid having to continue to work together, Kate goes to her boss to resign and pursue a job offer at ... See full summary »
Stars: Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, Christine Ebersole, Alana Austin
Votes: 104
41. The 2000s (2018)
60 min | Documentary
A TV documentary miniseries chronicling the trends, pop culture, and important events that took place from 2000 to 2009.
Stars: Renee Graham, Julian Zelizer, Chris Connelly, John Heilemann
Votes: 1,023
42. Crazy from the Heart (1991 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 94 min | Drama, Romance
A small-town, high-school principal still living at home with her mother shakes up her life in a way that even she never expected when she agrees to go out on a date with her school's Hispanic janitor.
Director: Thomas Schlamme | Stars: Christine Lahti, Rubén Blades, William Russ, Louise Latham
Votes: 630
43. Steel Magnolias (1990 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
Television pilot based on the film. Although the show wasn't picked up for the fall schedule, CBS did air the pilot in the summer of 1990.
Director: Thomas Schlamme | Stars: Cindy Williams, Sally Kirkland, Elaine Stritch, Polly Bergen
Votes: 59
44. Pie in the Sky (1995)
R | 95 min | Comedy, Romance
A whimsical saga of a young man whose two life-consuming passions are unraveling traffic gridlock and an avant-garde dancer. A romantic comedy.
Director: Bryan Gordon | Stars: Josh Charles, Anne Heche, John Goodman, Christine Lahti
Votes: 902
45. Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long (1995 TV Movie)
100 min | Biography, Drama, History
A look at the life and career of controversial Louisiana governor Huey Long, whose nickname was "The Kingfish."
Director: Thomas Schlamme | Stars: John Goodman, Matt Craven, Anne Heche, Ann Dowd
Votes: 523
46. Rowan Atkinson Live (1992 TV Special)
55 min | Comedy, Documentary
Rowan Atkinson and Angus Deayton in Boston doing a live performance of the same styles of humor we've seen in Mr. Bean and Blackadder. Included are lessons on Shakespearean acting, a school... See full summary »
Director: Thomas Schlamme | Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Angus Deayton
Votes: 2,978
47. Martin Lawrence: You So Crazy (1994)
Unrated | 84 min | Documentary, Comedy
Stand up comedy by Martin Lawrence, filmed in the Majestic Theater in New York City. Martin Lawrence talks about everything from racism, to relationships, to his childhood.
Director: Thomas Schlamme | Star: Martin Lawrence
Votes: 1,050 | Gross: $10.18M
48. The West Wing Documentary Special (2002 TV Movie)
42 min | Documentary
Celebrating the people of the real West Wing, this documentary features interviews with former Presidents Carter, Clinton, and Ford, Secretary of State Kissinger, and more than a dozen ... See full summary »
Director: Bill Couturié | Stars: Stockard Channing, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney
Votes: 336
49. The Frontier (2012 TV Movie)
60 min | Western
Set in the 1840s, show centers on a group that follows their dreams and heads west from Missouri across the uncharted country.
Director: Thomas Schlamme | Stars: Clancy Brown, Bridget Regan, Jake McLaughlin, Ethan Embry
Votes: 38
50. Whoopi Goldberg: Direct from Broadway (1985 TV Special)
75 min | Comedy, Documentary
Whoopi Goldberg in her original one-woman show
Director: Thomas Schlamme | Star: Whoopi Goldberg
Votes: 217