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1. The Fall Guy (1981–1986)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The adventures of a film stuntman who moonlights as a bounty hunter when movie work is slow.
Stars: Lee Majors, Douglas Barr, Heather Thomas, Markie Post
Votes: 9,207
2. Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
PG | 131 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebel Alliance attempt to destroy the second Death Star, while Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side.
Director: Richard Marquand | Stars: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams
Votes: 1,123,204 | Gross: $309.13M
3. The Incredible Hulk (1978–1982)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A fugitive scientist has the curse of becoming a powerful green monster under extreme emotional stress.
Stars: Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno, Jack Colvin, Charles Napier
Votes: 16,175
4. Picket Fences (1992–1996)
120 min | Crime, Drama, Family
An aging Sheriff tries to keep the peace in Rome, Wisconsin, a small town plagued by bizarre and violent crimes.
Stars: Kathy Baker, Tom Skerritt, Lauren Holly, Costas Mandylor
Votes: 5,147
5. Head of the Class (1986–1991)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
A laidback teacher provides needed guidance about life for a special class of exceptional students.
Stars: William G. Schilling, Jeannetta Arnette, Dan Frischman, Robin Givens
Votes: 3,437
6. Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The misadventures of two single women in the 1950s and '60s.
Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander, Eddie Mekka
Votes: 8,828
7. George Lopez (2002–2007)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Comedian George Lopez stars as a Los Angeles manufacturing plant manager attempting to deal with his wacky family along with random mishaps.
Stars: George Lopez, Constance Marie, Luis Armand Garcia, Valente Rodriguez
Votes: 13,249
8. Alice (1976–1985)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures and trials of an aspiring singer and her co-workers at a greasy-spoon diner.
Stars: Linda Lavin, Vic Tayback, Beth Howland, Philip McKeon
Votes: 5,483
9. Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1985 TV Movie)
TV-G | 94 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Marauders raid the Ewok village and steal a power supply they believe to be magical. Wicket helps Cindel escape the evil witch Charal, and they befriend a hermit who may help them save the village.
Directors: Jim Wheat, Ken Wheat | Stars: Wilford Brimley, Warwick Davis, Aubree Miller, Siân Phillips
Votes: 10,819
10. The New Mike Hammer (1984–1989)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The cases of Mickey Spillane's classic private eye character.
Stars: Stacy Keach, Lindsay Bloom, Don Stroud, Kent Williams
Votes: 1,282
11. Police Squad! (1982)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Crime
Sight gags, puns and non-sequiturs ensue as bumbling Sgt. Det. Lt. Frank Drebin and his colleagues at Police Squad solve various puzzling cases.
Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Alan North, Ed Williams, William Duell
Votes: 20,701
12. Brotherly Love (1995–1997)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Three real-life siblings star in this series about an older brother who returns to the family business a year after his father dies.
Stars: Joey Lawrence, Matthew Lawrence, Andrew Lawrence, Michael McShane
Votes: 1,777
13. Cat's Eye (1985)
PG-13 | 94 min | Comedy, Horror, Thriller
A stray cat is the linking element of three tales of suspense and horror.
Director: Lewis Teague | Stars: Drew Barrymore, James Woods, Alan King, Kenneth McMillan
Votes: 28,209 | Gross: $13.09M
14. Hardcastle and McCormick (1983–1986)
60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A retired judge and his last defendant follow up on cases that were dismissed due to technicalities.
Stars: Brian Keith, Daniel Hugh Kelly, Joe Santos, John Hancock
Votes: 3,188
15. Under the Rainbow (1981)
PG | 98 min | Comedy
A visiting dignitary, a CIA agent, a Nazi spy, Japanese tourists, an assassin and a group of "midget" actors from The Wizard of Oz (1939) all check into an elite Los Angeles hotel called Under the Rainbow.
Director: Steve Rash | Stars: Chevy Chase, Carrie Fisher, Eve Arden, Joseph Maher
Votes: 3,026 | Gross: $18.83M
16. Spaced Invaders (1990)
PG | 100 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Dimwitted Martians drop into a little Illinois town on the day that the local radio station happens to rebroadcast Orson Welles 1938 "War Of The Worlds".
Director: Patrick Read Johnson | Stars: Douglas Barr, Royal Dano, Ariana Richards, J.J. Anderson
Votes: 3,946 | Gross: $15.37M
17. Hawthorne (2009–2011)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama
As a single mother and the Chief Nursing Officer at Richmond Trinity Hospital in Richmond, Virginia, Christina Hawthorne makes care-taking her life's work.
Stars: Jada Pinkett Smith, Suleka Mathew, Hannah Hodson, Michael Vartan
Votes: 3,139
18. What's Happening Now! (1985–1988)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
"What's Happening Now!" is a sequel to "What's Happening!," a TV series about the adult main characters (Raj, Dwayne, Rerun, Shirley, and Dee) as teenagers/children.
Stars: Ernest Thomas, Haywood Nelson, Shirley Hemphill, Anne-Marie Johnson
Votes: 1,251
19. 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: 353
20. Movie Madness (1982)
R | 89 min | Comedy
An anthology parody of film genres composed of three shorts, spoofing personal growth films, glossy soap operas, and police stories.
Directors: Bob Giraldi, Henry Jaglom | Stars: Peter Riegert, Diane Lane, Candy Clark, Teresa Ganzel
Votes: 1,315
21. The Independent (2000)
R | 81 min | Comedy
A notorious B-movie director tries for a comeback by seeking out the film rights to the life story of a serial killer who wants his biography film to be a musical.
Director: Stephen Kessler | Stars: Jerry Stiller, Janeane Garofalo, Max Perlich, Ted Demme
Votes: 1,373 | Gross: $0.24M
22. Americathon (1979)
PG | 86 min | Comedy, Musical
In a story told in narrative flashbacks, a young TV consultant is hired by the President of a bankrupt USA to organize a telethon in order to prevent the country from being repossessed by wealthy Native Americans.
Director: Neal Israel | Stars: Harvey Korman, Fred Willard, Peter Riegert, Zane Buzby
Votes: 959 | Gross: $6.17M
23. Nightmare Cafe (1992)
60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
"Nightmare Cafe" - Frank Nolan and Fay Peronivic find themselves in a mysterious all-night café following a brush with death, but they soon learn that they did, in fact, die, and have been brought back to life by the café.
Stars: Jack Coleman, Lindsay Frost, Robert Englund, Bobby Slayton
Votes: 518
24. The Weird Al Show (1997–1998)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The strange misadventures of 'Weird Al' Yankovic.
Stars: 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Billy West, Brian Haley, Beau Weaver
Votes: 708
25. FreakyLinks (2000–2001)
TV-14 | 60 min | Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi
A take-off on "The Blair Witch Project," in which a guy finds out that his supposedly dead brother isn't dead after all when he sees him on the Internet. It's all about his spooky adventures in finding the truth.
Stars: Ethan Embry, Lisa Sheridan, Karim Prince, Lizette Carrion
Votes: 963
26. Think Big (1989)
PG-13 | 86 min | Comedy
Two truckers hired to transport toxic waste across the country get caught up with a teen genius who stows away on their truck.
Director: Jon Turteltaub | Stars: Peter Paul, David Paul, Martin Mull, Ari Meyers
Votes: 783
27. Malamore (1982)
99 min | Drama
Marcello is a dwarf who is kept hidden by his family and falls in love with a prostitute from the local brothel. The prostitute's lover plots to kill the dwarf but she helps him to escape, though at a cost to her own well-being.
Director: Eriprando Visconti | Stars: Jimmy Briscoe, Nathalie Nell, Antonio Marsina, Remo Girone
Votes: 107
28. Pryor's Place (1984–1985)
30 min | Comedy, Family
Richard Pryor tells educational stories of his youth at a special urban neighborhood.
Stars: Richard Pryor, Akili Prince, The Krofft Puppets, Cliffy Magee
Votes: 147
29. Kiss Daddy Goodbye (1981)
R | 92 min | Horror
Two children who have psychic powers use them to avenge the death of their father, who was murdered by a biker gang.
Director: Patrick Regan | Stars: Fabian, Marilyn Burns, Jon Cedar, Marvin Miller
Votes: 333
30. Maggie (1998–1999)
30 min | Comedy
Maggie, a middle-aged woman returning to veterinarian school, re-examines her amusing, drama-filled life.
Stars: Ann Cusack, John Getz, John Slattery, Melissa Samuels
Votes: 46
31. When I Am King (1982)
81 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
_When I Am King_ juxtaposes the story of Joringel and Jorinda with a new story played by the same actors ten years later. In the children's story, Joringel tries to save Jorinda from a ... See full summary »
Director: Wanda Appleton | Stars: Stuart Whitman, Paul L. Smith, Aldo Ray, Blake Dennis
Votes: 25
32. Case Closed (1988 TV Movie)
Approved | 93 min | Crime, Action, Drama
A young homicide detective and a retired police detective work together to solve three recent murders related to an old, unsolved case of a stolen diamond.
Director: Dick Lowry | Stars: Charles Durning, Byron Allen, Marc Alaimo, James Greene
Votes: 124
33. Comedy Factory (1985–1986)
30 min | Comedy
Unsold pilot scripts are performed each week by a repertory cast and guest star. In the second season only unsold comedy pilots were aired under this umbrella title.
Stars: Geoffrey Bowes, Derek McGrath, Mary Long, Mary Ann McDonald
Votes: 179
34. Like Father, Like Santa (1998 TV Movie)
105 min | Family, Fantasy
A ruthless toy tycoon (Harry Hamlin) out to crush all of his competitors travels to the North Pole to put an end to his biggest rival.
Director: Michael M. Scott | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Megan Gallagher, Curtis Blanck, William Hootkins
Votes: 188
35. The Hollywood Shorties (2016)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, History, Sport
A professional dwarf basketball team defies cultural stereotypes to become one of the most unforgettable attractions in 1980's Los Angeles.
Director: Ryan Steven Green | Stars: Tony Cox, Martin Klebba, Jimmy Briscoe, Kevin Thompson
Votes: 62
36. Whitney and the Robot (1979– )
30 min
A robot (4U2) is sent to the earth to learn more about it. The robot is discovered by Whitney, a cab driver. Along with Whitney's neighbor, Corky, a somewhat child-like adult, they ... See full summary »
Stars: Whitney Rydbeck, Buddy Douglas, Robert V. Greene, Bonita Allen
Votes: 11
37. Short Ribbs (1989– )
30 min | Comedy, Musical
Syndicated comedy/variety TV series starring famous "little people" actors Billy Barty, Patty Maloney, Jimmy Briscoe and Joe Gieb.
Stars: William Winckler, Wally George, Jerry Maren, Paul 'Mousie' Garner
38. Bit Players (2000)
Not Rated | 17 min | Comedy, Short
The story of two men who played Oompa Loompas in the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory movie.
Director: Andy Berman | Stars: Verne Troyer, Phil Fondacaro, Dorian Soracco, Barry Borofsky
Votes: 90
39. Howard Lazar's 'Billy Barty' (2018)
7 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Ryan Steven Green | Stars: Billy Barty, Jimmy Briscoe, Joe Gieb, Howard Lazar
40.
Alice (1976–1985)
Episode:
Alice's Halloween Surprise
(1981)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Alice has her boyfriend's four kids for treat or treating on Halloween.
Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: Linda Lavin, Vic Tayback, Beth Howland, Philip McKeon
Votes: 71
41.
Brotherly Love (1995–1997)
Episode:
Big Brotherly Love
(1996)
TV-PG | Comedy
Jack, a man from a program for kids without fathers, takes an interest in mentoring Matt and Andy, but Joe feel like he is being replaced as the male role model in their lives.
Director: Terry Hughes | Stars: Joey Lawrence, Matthew Lawrence, Andrew Lawrence, Michael McShane
42.
The Fall Guy (1981–1986)
Episode:
Hollywood Shorties
(1983)
TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A drug dealer chased by Colt hides a Fortune of cocaine in an air shaft, but has trouble getting it out when the coast is clear. Therefore, the equally small wife of a midget with whom Colt... See full summary »
Director: Don Medford | Stars: Lee Majors, Douglas Barr, Heather Thomas, Markie Post
Votes: 63
43.
FreakyLinks (2000–2001)
Episode:
Subject: Fearsum
(2000)
TV-14 | Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Derek, Jason and Lan investigate rumors of paranormal events for their website freakylinks.com. Someone sends Derek a video shot after his twin Adam's odd suicide that shows Adam waking in the background. Derek calls Chloe, Adam's ex.
Director: Todd Holland | Stars: Ethan Embry, Lisa Sheridan, Karim Prince, Lizette Carrion
Votes: 29
44.
George Lopez (2002–2007)
Episode:
Christmas Punch
(2003)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
After overhearing his parents planning to buy him the presents that he asked Santa Claus for, Max doubts the existence of Santa.
Director: John Pasquin | Stars: George Lopez, Constance Marie, Masiela Lusha, Luis Armand Garcia
Votes: 67
45.
Hardcastle and McCormick (1983–1986)
Episode:
The Georgia Street Motors
(1984)
Action, Crime, Drama
Hardcastle learns that a man he sent to prison who was up for parole has decided not to take it. Hardcastle goes to see him and he says that he was doing research on other parolees and ... See full summary »
Director: Joseph Manduke | Stars: Brian Keith, Daniel Hugh Kelly, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Dana Elcar
Votes: 37
46.
Head of the Class (1986–1991)
Episode:
I Am the King
(1989)
TV-G | 24 min | Comedy
When Mr. Moore's apartment is going coop he needs to make some money fast so he can buy it. He gets a job doing commercials for an appliance store and it requires him to dress up like a ... See full summary »
Director: Art Dielhenn | Stars: Howard Hesseman, William G. Schilling, Jeannetta Arnette, Leslie Bega
Votes: 29
47.
The Incredible Hulk (1978–1982)
Episode:
Half Nelson
(1981)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
On his arrival in Baltimore, David 'Benley' meets Buster Caldwell, a midget wrestler with a big mouth that gets both of them in trouble.
Director: Barry Crane | Stars: Bill Bixby, Jack Colvin, Lou Ferrigno, Tommy Madden
Votes: 153
48.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Take Two, They're Small
(1979)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The girls okay a blind date, set up by Lenny and Squiggy. Later when the men arrive, they're two 'little people', which gets them laughed at by two mean girls from work at the roller rink. It's a case of stand tall or a short roller brawl.
Director: Ray DeVally Jr. | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 89
49.
Maggie (1998–1999)
Episode:
Ka-Boom
(1998)
Comedy
Stars: Ann Cusack, John Getz, Michael J. Anderson, Amy Benedict
50.
The New Mike Hammer (1984–1989)
Episode:
Firestorm
(1985)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An old friend, the lead singer for a rock group called FIrestorm, gives Hammer a package to mind just before he goes on a fishing holiday. When she is electrocuted during rehearsal, his holiday is cut short as he investigates her death.
Director: Cliff Bole | Stars: Stacy Keach, Lindsay Bloom, Don Stroud, Kent Williams
Votes: 24