Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With Scott Schaeffer

1. The Sopranos (1999–2007)

TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama

New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano deals with personal and professional issues in his home and business life that affect his mental state, leading him to seek professional psychiatric counseling.

Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli

Votes: 470,339

2. What We Do in the Shadows (2019–2024)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

A look into the nightly lives of four vampires who have lived together on Staten Island for over a century.

Stars: Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillén

Votes: 102,498

3. True Blood (2008–2014)

TV-MA | 55 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

Telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse encounters a strange new supernatural world when she meets the mysterious Bill Compton, a southern Louisiana gentleman and vampire.

Stars: Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell, Ryan Kwanten

Votes: 259,981

4. Deadwood (2004–2006)

TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, History

A show set in the late 1800s, revolving around the characters of Deadwood, South Dakota; a town of deep corruption and crime.

Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Brad Dourif

Votes: 117,543

5. My Name Is Earl (2005–2009)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

A ne'er do well wins $100,000 in the lottery and decides to right all the wrongs from his past with his newfound realization!

Stars: Jason Lee, Ethan Suplee, Jaime Pressly, Nadine Velazquez

Votes: 109,549

6. The Newsroom (2012–2014)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama

A newsroom undergoes some changes in its workings and morals as a new team is brought in, bringing unexpected results for its existing news anchor.

Stars: Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill

Votes: 124,581

7. Supergirl (2015–2021)

TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

The adventures of Superman's cousin and her own superhero career.

Stars: Melissa Benoist, Chyler Leigh, David Harewood, Katie McGrath

Votes: 129,521

8. 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: 37,541

9. The Aviator (2004)

PG-13 | 170 min | Biography, Drama

A biopic depicting the early years of legendary director and aviator Howard Hughes' career from the late 1920s to the mid 1940s.

Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, John C. Reilly

Votes: 383,915 | Gross: $102.61M

10. Kingdom (2014–2017)

TV-MA | 43 min | Drama, Sport

A retired MMA fighter turned trainer juggles keeping his mixed martial arts gym running and keeping his family united.

Stars: Frank Grillo, Kiele Sanchez, Matt Lauria, Jonathan Tucker

Votes: 19,617

11. Big Love (2006–2011)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama

A Utah polygamist who owns home improvement stores in the Salt Lake City area juggles relationships with three wives while trying to keep his complex family life from becoming a public scandal.

Stars: Bill Paxton, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Chloë Sevigny, Ginnifer Goodwin

Votes: 23,256

12. Analyze This (1999)

R | 103 min | Comedy, Crime

A comedy about a psychiatrist whose number-one patient is an insecure mob boss.

Director: Harold Ramis | Stars: Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, Lisa Kudrow, Chazz Palminteri

Votes: 161,624 | Gross: $106.89M

13. Frost/Nixon (2008)

R | 122 min | Biography, Drama, History

A dramatic retelling of the post-Watergate television interviews between British talk-show host David Frost and former president Richard Nixon.

Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Kevin Bacon, Sam Rockwell

Votes: 112,445 | Gross: $18.59M

14. 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: 25,212

15. Ed (2000–2004)

60 min | Comedy, Drama

A separated, fired NYC lawyer returns to his hometown in Ohio, meets old high school friends and cute crush, buys a bowling alley and opens a law office in it.

Stars: Tom Cavanagh, Julie Bowen, Josh Randall, Jana Marie Hupp

Votes: 7,488

16. Enlightened (2011–2013)

TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Drama

A self-destructive woman who has a spiritual awakening becomes determined to live an enlightened life, creating havoc at home and work.

Stars: Laura Dern, Diane Ladd, Sarah Burns, Luke Wilson

Votes: 10,197

17. Here and Now (2018)

TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

A dark dramedy about a progressive Portlandian family made up of husband, wife, three adopted children from Liberia, Vietnam and Colombia, and one biological daughter, who find their sanity tested and values challenged in 2018 America.

Stars: Tim Robbins, Holly Hunter, Daniel Zovatto, Jerrika Hinton

Votes: 5,144

18. 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: 7,853

19. Bad Company (2002)

PG-13 | 116 min | Action, Comedy, Thriller

When an Ivy League-educated C.I.A. Agent is killed during an operation, the secret agency recruits his twin brother (Chris Rock).

Director: Joel Schumacher | Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Chris Rock, Matthew Marsh, Gabriel Macht

Votes: 50,074 | Gross: $30.16M

20. Made (2001)

R | 95 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Two aspiring boxers, life-long friends, get involved in a money-laundering scheme through a low-level organized crime group.

Director: Jon Favreau | Stars: Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau, Joe Goossen, Famke Janssen

Votes: 19,360 | Gross: $5.31M

21. Journeyman (2007)

45 min | Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi

A San Francisco journalist mysteriously travels to the past and alters the path of people's lives. When his travels reunite him with his long-lost fiancée Livia, life with his present-day wife gets very interesting.

Stars: Kevin McKidd, Gretchen Egolf, Moon Bloodgood, Reed Diamond

Votes: 9,617

22. What Planet Are You From? (2000)

R | 105 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

A human-looking alien from a highly advanced but emotionless all-male society is sent to Earth to impregnate a woman and bring the child back to their planet. The alien ends up falling in love there. A suspicious F.A.A. Agent targets him.

Director: Mike Nichols | Stars: Garry Shandling, Annette Bening, John Goodman, Greg Kinnear

Votes: 9,844 | Gross: $6.29M

23. Liberty Heights (1999)

R | 127 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

Baltimore, Fall 1954: Schools implement the new integration law. Ben finds the "colored" girl in his class cute - upsetting his Jewish mom and granny. Ben talks to her while his brother looks for his WASP dream girl.

Director: Barry Levinson | Stars: Adrien Brody, Bebe Neuwirth, Joe Mantegna, Ben Foster

Votes: 7,043 | Gross: $3.73M

24. Hysterical Blindness (2002 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 99 min | Drama

Two friends lament their unhappy single lives while searching for Mr. Right in 1980s New Jersey.

Director: Mira Nair | Stars: Uma Thurman, Juliette Lewis, Gena Rowlands, Justin Chambers

Votes: 3,395

25. Pure Genius (2016–2017)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama

A young Silicon Valley tech-titan enlists a veteran surgeon with a controversial past to start a hospital with a cutting-edge, new-school approach to medicine.

Stars: Dermot Mulroney, Augustus Prew, Odette Annable, Reshma Shetty

Votes: 4,801

26. Medical Investigation (2004–2005)

60 min | Drama, Mystery

The cases of an elite government medical investigation unit specializing in public health emergencies, such as serious disease outbreaks.

Stars: Neal McDonough, Kelli Williams, Christopher Gorham, Anna Belknap

Votes: 1,131

27. The Ex List (2008–2009)

60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A woman explores all of her past relationships after a psychic tells her she's already dated her future husband.

Stars: Elizabeth Reaser, Rachel Boston, Adam Rothenberg, Alexandra Breckenridge

Votes: 1,012

28. Witness Protection (1999 TV Movie)

R | 105 min | Crime, Drama

A mobster, suspected of cooking the books, is targeted by the mob boss. His family manages to escape. He cuts a deal with FBI for witness protection program. A rough week follows for the family.

Director: Richard Pearce | Stars: Tom Sizemore, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Shawn Hatosy, Skye McCole Bartusiak

Votes: 2,033

29. The Caveman's Valentine (2001)

R | 105 min | Crime, Drama, Music

A cave-dwelling man sets out to track down the killer of a homeless boy, and bring him to justice.

Director: Kasi Lemmons | Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Colm Feore, Ann Magnuson, Damir Andrei

Votes: 8,129 | Gross: $0.69M

30. Just the Ticket (1998)

R | 115 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A ticket scalper wants to make one last big deal on the pope's visit to finally do something worthwhile about his relationship.

Director: Richard Wenk | Stars: Andy Garcia, Andie MacDowell, Richard Bradford, Alice Drummond

Votes: 2,024 | Gross: $0.43M

31. Parenthood: Friday Night at the Luncheonette (2014– )

Comedy, Drama

Friday Night Lights' Crucifictorious reunites at Parenthood's Luncheonette in this special digital-only piece! Starring Mae Whitman, Max Burkholder, Peter Krause, Jesse Plemons, Derek Phillips and Stephanie Hunt.

Stars: Max Burkholder, Stephanie Hunt, Peter Krause, Derek Phillips

Votes: 20

32. Turn of Faith (2002)

Not Rated | 96 min | Crime, Drama

The story of three friends who grew up in the same tough neighborhood and chose three very different paths. Joey became a cop, Frank became a priest, and Bobby went into the family business... See full summary »

Director: Charles Jarrott | Stars: Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini, Mia Sara, Costas Mandylor, Alan Gelfant

Votes: 119

33. The Carrier (II) (2012)

18 min | Short, Drama

"The Carrier" tells the story of a grieving mother dealing with the loss of her philandering son. She discovers a secret that will profoundly influence her life, the lives around her, and ultimately a new understanding of her son.

Director: Scott Schaeffer | Stars: Rita Wilson, Anna Paquin, Chad Michael Murray, Paul Ben-Victor

Votes: 91

34. The Advocates (2013 TV Movie)

60 min | Drama

Revolves around a female lawyer and a male ex-con who team as victim advocates and go to the edge of the law to right wrongs and fight for the underdog.

Director: David Nutter | Stars: Mandy Moore, Ben McKenzie, Chasty Ballesteros, Jamie McShane

Votes: 37

35. The Adventures of Big Handsome Guy and His Little Friend (2005)

15 min | Short, Comedy, Romance

An unlikely friendship is put to the test during a night when everything goes wonderfully right for the big guy and horribly wrong for his little friend.

Director: Jason Winer | Stars: Hayes MacArthur, Jason Winer, Nora Zehetner, Nichole Hiltz

Votes: 69

36. Girls Code (2018 TV Movie)

Comedy

A self-centered tech CEO teams up with a community-building social entrepreneur to form an all-women tech company.

Director: Paul Feig | Stars: Kirby, Sophia Di Martino, Andy Buckley, Olivia Sandoval

37. Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode: Bullock Returns to the Camp (2004)

TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, History

After tracking down a murderer, Bullock returns to Deadwood a changed man as well as a marked one. Dan and Joanie both take a special interest when teenagers Miles and Flora Anderson arrive... See full summary »

Director: Michael Engler | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver

Votes: 2,107

38. Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode: Here Was a Man (2004)

TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, History

Swearengen directs Farnum to buy back the Garret claim. Garret's wife, Alma, prevails on Calamity Jane and Wild Bill for help with the claim issue. Hickok's respect for Bullock grows and, ... See full summary »

Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver

Votes: 2,348

39. Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode: Sold Under Sin (2004)

TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, History

General Crook rolls into Deadwood with his troops, known as "Custer's avengers," and the Yankton magistrate, Clagett, prompting a parade and business solicitations from E.B. Farnum and Cy ... See full summary »

Director: Davis Guggenheim | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver

Votes: 2,259

40. Deadwood (2004–2006)
Episode: The Trial of Jack McCall (2004)

TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, History

Swearengen transforms the Gem into a courtroom as Deadwood is forced to make its own laws to try a cowardly murderer. With Calamity Jane off on a bender, Trixie is enlisted by Swearengen to... See full summary »

Director: Ed Bianchi | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver

Votes: 2,093

41. Ed (2000–2004)
Episode: A Job Well Done (2001)

Comedy, Drama

Ed's client Ron Leveritt is being sued by an employee because of the outfits he asks them to wear. Molly is against him taking the case. Mike wants his wife to have another baby. Carol wants her students to read The Great Gatsby.

Director: Rob Thompson | Stars: Tom Cavanagh, Julie Bowen, Jana Marie Hupp, Josh Randall

Votes: 116

42. Ed (2000–2004)
Episode: Babysitting (2003)

Comedy, Drama

Ed babysits for the Burtons, while they go on a romantic getaway.

Director: Allison Liddi-Brown | Stars: Tom Cavanagh, Julie Bowen, Jana Marie Hupp, Josh Randall

Votes: 117

43. Ed (2000–2004)
Episode: Blips (2003)

Comedy, Drama

Ed becomes concerned about how he will be remembered. Carol's sister Stella returns followed by her much older boyfriend Evan. Warren makes an unusual Valentine's Day gesture to Stella. Phil and Eli compete to create a Happy Birthday song.

Director: Rob Burnett | Stars: Tom Cavanagh, Julie Bowen, Jana Marie Hupp, Josh Randall

Votes: 117

44. Ed (2000–2004)
Episode: Captain Lucidity (2003)

Comedy, Drama

Ed is trying to decide whether it would be a good idea to date Frankie. He enters a dream state with Mike as his companion where he revisits moments of his oast and some possible futures. Versions of Taye Diggs even appear.

Director: Babu Subramaniam 'T.R.' | Stars: Tom Cavanagh, Julie Bowen, Jana Marie Hupp, Josh Randall

Votes: 134

45. Ed (2000–2004)
Episode: Charity Cases (2001)

Comedy, Drama

Ed is concerned when his client Leonard Prescott wants to practice philanthropy on a scale he can't afford. Carol is jealous when Dennis seems to have a girlfriend. Mike and Nancy differ on how to raise their daughter.

Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: Tom Cavanagh, Julie Bowen, Jana Marie Hupp, Josh Randall

Votes: 118

46. Ed (2000–2004)
Episode: Closure (2001)

Comedy, Drama

Ed takes a divorce case representing Sonja, who might have married for a green card. He also contacts ex-wife Liz to get closure. Phil investigates who's giving away free games. Mike finds he has more to learn from Dr. Jerome.

Director: Melanie Mayron | Stars: Tom Cavanagh, Julie Bowen, Jana Marie Hupp, Josh Randall

Votes: 122

47. Ed (2000–2004)
Episode: Frankie (2003)

Comedy, Drama

Ed is approached by Frankie, a newly minted attorney, who hopes Ed will hire her. Molly tries to be the principal everyone likes but it backfires. Warren, Diane, and Eli decide to make Mark's last meal before surgery memorable.

Director: Timothy Busfield | Stars: Tom Cavanagh, Julie Bowen, Jana Marie Hupp, Josh Randall

Votes: 117

48. Ed (2000–2004)
Episode: Human Nature (2002)

Comedy, Drama

Carol is upset with Ed over kissing her when she's about to leave with Dennis. Ed takes the case of Jack Carmichael, who's being prosecuted for conning people including Mike. Kenny bowls a perfect game, quits and leaves town.

Director: Timothy Busfield | Stars: Tom Cavanagh, Julie Bowen, Jana Marie Hupp, Josh Randall

Votes: 127

49. Ed (2000–2004)
Episode: Hyenas & Wildebeests (2003)

Comedy, Drama

Carol is sued for a negative restaurant review by Rich Keenan, a bully when they were young. Ed and Frankie take her case. Molly tries to help awkward Ryan and has a connection with his dad Sean. Phil promotes extreme bowling.

Director: Rick Stevenson | Stars: Tom Cavanagh, Julie Bowen, Jana Marie Hupp, Josh Randall

Votes: 117

50. Ed (2000–2004)
Episode: Lloyd (2002)

Comedy, Drama

Ed's brother Lloyd visits with a plan to double the bowling alley's profits. Nancy gets involved with someone from an online Billy Joel fan club. Warren meets a girl at a college party.

Director: Timothy Busfield | Stars: Tom Cavanagh, Julie Bowen, Jana Marie Hupp, Josh Randall

Votes: 122