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1. 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: 67,862
2. Full House (1987–1995)
TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A widowed sportscaster raises his three daughters with assistance from his rock and roll brother-in-law and madcap best friend.
Stars: Bob Saget, John Stamos, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure
Votes: 63,160
3. In the Heat of the Night (1988–1995)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The cases and adventures of the police forces in and around Sparta, Mississippi.
Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Alan Autry, David Hart, Hugh O'Connor
Votes: 6,226
4. Family Matters (1989–1998)
TV-G | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
The Winslow family deals with various misadventures, many of them caused by their pesky next-door neighbor, ultra-nerd Steve Urkel.
Stars: Reginald VelJohnson, Jaleel White, Darius McCrary, Kellie Shanygne Williams
Votes: 30,050
5. Boyz n the Hood (1991)
R | 112 min | Crime, Drama
Follows the lives of three young males living in the Crenshaw ghetto of Los Angeles, dissecting questions of race, relationships, violence, and future prospects.
Director: John Singleton | Stars: Cuba Gooding Jr., Laurence Fishburne, Hudhail Al-Amir, Lloyd Avery II
Votes: 154,925 | Gross: $57.50M
6. Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The misadventures of a wealthy Manhattan family who adopted the children of their late African American housekeeper from Harlem.
Stars: Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Conrad Bain, Dana Plato
Votes: 12,423
7. Martin (1992–1997)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Sassy sitcom centering on radio and television personality Martin Payne. Series focuses on his romantic relationship with girlfriend Gina, her best friend Pam and escapades with best friends Tommy and Cole.
Stars: Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Thomas Mikal Ford, Carl Anthony Payne II
Votes: 10,867
8. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of a cantankerous junk dealer and his frustrated son.
Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, LaWanda Page, Don Bexley
Votes: 10,825
9. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The lives and work of the staff of an inner city police precinct.
Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, James Sikking
Votes: 10,583
10. Sesame Street (1969– )
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, human and muppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 15,394
11. Starsky and Hutch (1975–1979)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Two streetwise cops bust criminals in their red-and-white Ford Gran Torino, with the help of police snitch, Huggy Bear.
Stars: David Soul, Paul Michael Glaser, Antonio Fargas, Bernie Hamilton
Votes: 10,671
12. 227 (1985–1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
This series took place in an apartment building numbered 227. The cast would frequently be sitting outside on a large set of stone stairs, involved in some discussion that would unfold into the weekly plotline.
Stars: Helen Martin, Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed-Hall
Votes: 3,991
13. Gimme a Break! (1981–1987)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Nell agrees to look after the Kanisky's home, as a special favor to her dying friend, and takes on the role of housekeeper to widowed police chief Carl and a parental figure to his three teenage daughters, and eventually a foster son.
Stars: Nell Carter, Lara Jill Miller, Kari Michaelsen, Lauri Hendler
Votes: 3,686
14. Vega$ (1978–1981)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dan Tanna is a private investigator in the gambling town of Las Vegas, Nevada. Vegas can be seedy or glamorous, depending on your point of view.
Stars: Robert Urich, Bart Braverman, Phyllis Davis, Greg Morris
Votes: 2,249
15. Trapper John, M.D. (1979–1986)
60 min | Drama
The Korean War M*A*S*H unit veteran operates as Chief Surgeon in a major city hospital with his colleagues.
Stars: Pernell Roberts, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Charles Siebert, Gregory Harrison
Votes: 2,221
16. Kenan & Kel (1996–2023)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Kenan and Kel: two best friends who live in Chicago are always dragged down by Kenan's get rich quick schemes while orange soda-loving buddy Kel is dragged along but tends to mess things up.
Stars: Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell, Ken Foree, Teal Marchande
Votes: 16,840
17. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show, which is often silly and whimsical.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, The Max Weinberg 7, Andy Richter, Joel Godard
Votes: 18,978
18. Baretta (1975–1978)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The cases of maverick undercover New York City detective Tony Baretta (Robert Blake).
Stars: Robert Blake, Tom Ewell, Edward Grover, Michael D. Roberts
Votes: 2,871
19. Lou Grant (1977–1982)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama
The trials of a former television station manager, turned newspaper city editor, and his journalist staff.
Stars: Edward Asner, Robert Walden, Mason Adams, Jack Bannon
Votes: 2,409
20. Amen (1986–1991)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Rev. Rueben Gregory, finds dealing with the headstrong, opinionated, and unethical Deacon Ernest Frye--who works as a lawyer when not tending to church business--won't make his job easy.
Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Roz Ryan
Votes: 2,341
21. D.C. Cab (1983)
R | 100 min | Action, Comedy
The misadventures of a group of unfortunate but streetwise cabbies working for a Washington, D.C., decrepit taxicab company.
Director: Joel Schumacher | Stars: Max Gail, Adam Baldwin, Mr. T, Charlie Barnett
Votes: 5,268 | Gross: $16.13M
22. Love & War (1992–1995)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
A comedy about a woman running a bar in New York City while maintaining a romance with an egotistical opinion columnist.
Stars: Jay Thomas, Joanna Gleason, Joel Murray, Suzie Plakson
Votes: 251
23. The Hollywood Squares (Daytime) (1965–1980)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Contestants guess the correctness of celebrities' answers in order to win spaces in a tic-tac-toe game.
Stars: Peter Marshall, Kenny Williams, Cliff Arquette, Paul Lynde
Votes: 960
24. The Main Event (1979)
PG | 112 min | Comedy, Romance, Sport
A bankrupt entrepreneur attempts to recoup some of her losses by getting a washed-out boxer she picked up as a tax loss back into the ring - an idea her protégé isn't fond of.
Director: Howard Zieff | Stars: Barbra Streisand, Ryan O'Neal, Paul Sand, Whitman Mayo
Votes: 3,286 | Gross: $42.80M
25. Whiz Kids (1983–1984)
60 min | Adventure
The adventures of a group of young kids who are amateur computer experts and detectives.
Stars: Matthew Labyorteaux, Todd Porter, Jeffrey Jacquet, Andrea Elson
Votes: 456
26. Sanford (1980–1981)
30 min | Comedy
The further adventures of Fred Sanford, featuring the old cast, except for Lamont; Fred has a new partner and a new girlfriend.
Stars: Redd Foxx, Dennis Burkley, Marguerite Ray, Clinton Derricks-Carroll
Votes: 418
27. Tattletales (1974–1977)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Celebrities & their spouses, playing for sections of the studio audience, try to match answers to questions about their personal lives.
Stars: Bert Convy, Gene Wood, Jack Clark, Bobby Van
Votes: 333
28. Duet (1987–1989)
30 min | Comedy, Romance
It's love at first sight when mystery writer Ben Coleman meets caterer Laura Kelly. The ups and downs of their romance form the basis of this series.
Stars: Matthew Laurance, Mary Page Keller, Chris Lemmon, Alison La Placa
Votes: 204
29. The Merv Griffin Show (1962–1986)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Merv Griffin invites a series of actors, actresses, writers, and directors to discuss the progressive work they have done and current culture, arts, and entertainment surrounding the numerous projects.
Stars: Merv Griffin, Mort Lindsey, Mort Lindsey Orchestra, Arthur Treacher
Votes: 608
30. The Cape (1996–1997)
60 min | Action, Drama
The select members of the NASA Astronaut Corps train at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Stars: Adam Baldwin, Corbin Bernsen, Cameron Bancroft, Tyra Ferrell
Votes: 220
31. Grady (1975–1976)
30 min | Comedy
The solo adventures of Fred Sanford's pal Grady, who has moved on up to Los Angeles.
Stars: Whitman Mayo, Carol Cole, Joe Morton, Rosanne Katon
Votes: 159
32. Dinah! (1974–1980)
90 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Dinah's show premiered 9 September 1974 and continued through to 4 September 1981. She started out the 70's with Dinah's Place which usually featured one guest and was more of a home ... See full summary »
Stars: Dinah Shore, Charles Nelson Reilly, Betty White, Norm Crosby
Votes: 312
33. You Again? (1986–1987)
30 min | Comedy
Henry Willows has been divorced for ten years when his son Matt suddenly moves in. Matt is an irresponsible 17-year-old and sparks fly between conservative Henry and his son. Enid is Harry's housekeeper.
Stars: Jack Klugman, John Stamos, Elizabeth Bennett, Valerie Landsburg
Votes: 134
34. Celebrity Bowling (1971–1977)
TV-14 | 30 min | Family, Game-Show, Sport
Exactly what the name implied celebrities participate in a regulation game of bowling.
Stars: Jed Allan, Dave Davis, Cheryl Robinson, Dick Martin
Votes: 154
35. Of Mice and Men (1981 TV Movie)
150 min | Drama
A TV adaptation of John Steinbeck's novel. George and Lenny travel through the Depression-era west working at odd jobs, hoping to make enough money to buy their own farm. George must always... See full summary »
Director: Reza Badiyi | Stars: Robert Blake, Randy Quaid, Mitchell Ryan, Ted Neeley
Votes: 559
36. The Black Klansman (1966)
Not Rated | 88 min | Drama
After a black man's daughter is killed by the KKK, he seeks revenge by becoming a Klansman.
Director: Ted V. Mikels | Stars: Richard Gilden, Rima Kutner, Harry Lovejoy, Max Julien
Votes: 539
37. Pacific Station (1991–1992)
30 min | Comedy
A police comedy show about eccentric police officers. Veteran police detective Bob Ballard is reassigned to Pacific Station in Venice, California. The station is habitually used as an exile... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Guillaume, Richard Libertini, John Hancock, Joel Murray
Votes: 29
38. Mr. Merlin (1981–1982)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
The misadventures of Merlin the Magician and his apprentice in modern San Francisco.
Stars: Barnard Hughes, Clark Brandon, Jonathan Prince, Elaine Joyce
Votes: 293
39. Hell Town (1985)
60 min | Drama
The story of Noah "Hardstep" Rivers, a hard-living Catholic priest at a church in a crime filled neighborhood on the east side of Los Angeles.
Stars: Robert Blake, Whitman Mayo, Jeff Corey, Natalie Core
Votes: 93
40. And the Children Shall Lead (1985 TV Movie)
TV-G | 58 min | Drama, Family
Mississippi in the early '60s is the setting for this story of a 12-year-old African-American girl who, along with her white friends, tries to ease increasing racial tensions.
Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: Danny Glover, Andrew Prine, LeVar Burton, Denise Nicholas
Votes: 102
41. Sanford Arms (1977)
30 min | Comedy
A widower with two children buys the Sanford Arms rooming house.
Stars: Teddy Wilson, Tina Andrews, John Earl, Don Bexley
Votes: 108
42. Boycott (2001 TV Movie)
PG | 118 min | Drama, History
Black Americans boycott the public buses during the 1950s civil rights movement.
Director: Clark Johnson | Stars: Jeffrey Wright, Terrence Howard, CCH Pounder, Carmen Ejogo
Votes: 1,084
43. The Hollywood Squares (Syndication) (1971–1981)
30 min | Game-Show
This is a prime-time or syndicated version of The Hollywood Squares that originated in 1971 after as successful run of the daytime version. The object of the game is to get 3 in a row ... See full summary »
Stars: Peter Marshall, Kenny Williams, Vincent Price, Paul Lynde
Votes: 64
44. Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story (1992 TV Movie)
92 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
Based on a true story of Hank Gathers, a basketball player from Loyola Marymount who collapsed and died during a game. Hank was a loudmouth Philly kid who was one of the best high school ... See full summary »
Director: Charles Braverman | Stars: Victor Love, Duane Davis, George Kennedy, Nell Carter
Votes: 236
45. Shannon's Deal (1990–1991)
60 min | Drama
Once a successful corporate lawyer at a prestigious Philadelphia law firm, Jack Shannon lost his marriage and his job, due in part to a compulsive gambling habit. While Shannon maintains a ... See full summary »
Stars: Jamey Sheridan, Elizabeth Peña, Richard Edson, Jenny Lewis
Votes: 127
46. The Van Dyke Show (1988)
30 min | Comedy
Matt and his retired Broadway star dad in a Pennsylvania playhouse. Matt's wife, Chris, mediates between them, alongside key characters like Doc Sterling, Jillian, and Eric.
Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Barry Van Dyke, Kari Lizer, Maura Tierney
Votes: 55
47. Bustin' Loose (1987–1988)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Jimmy Walker is Sonny Barnes, an independent and care-free foster father to a group of kids.
Stars: Jimmie 'JJ' Walker, Larry O. Williams Jr., Tyren Perry, Aaron Lohr
Votes: 46
48. The English Programme (1976–2003)
Not Rated | Drama
Long-running series for schools and colleges produced by Thames Television, and in its final years by independent companies - although documentaries and dramas produced by other ITV ... See full summary »
Stars: Charlie Stafford, Stephen Warbeck, Christopher Neame, Ann Hasson
Votes: 11
49. The Seventh Coin (1993)
PG-13 | 92 min | Adventure
In modern-day Jerusalem, an Palestinian boy and a beautiful American tourist are accidentally entrusted with a priceless coin from the age of King Herod. Soon the two are falling in love ... See full summary »
Director: Dror Soref | Stars: Alexandra Powers, Navin Chowdhry, Peter O'Toole, John Rhys-Davies
Votes: 249
50. The Bob Braun Show (1967–1984)
Talk-Show
This was a local Cincinnati, Ohio talk show hosted by Bob Braun, a Cincinnati personality. Bob Braun got his start as the sidekick for Ruth Lyons, another Cincinnati legend.
Stars: Bob Braun, Rob Reider, The Cliff Lash Orchestra, Nancy James
Votes: 156