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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: 1,089,692
2. The Simpsons (1989– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.
Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Julie Kavner
Votes: 436,459
3. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson
Votes: 52,792
4. Cheers (1982–1993)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
The regulars of the Boston bar "Cheers" share their experiences and lives with each other while drinking or working at the bar where everybody knows your name.
Stars: Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, George Wendt
Votes: 62,152
5. Taxi (1978–1983)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The staff of a New York City taxicab company go about their job while they dream of greater things.
Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conaway, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner
Votes: 15,869
6. Space Jam (1996)
PG | 88 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
In a desperate attempt to win a basketball match and earn their freedom, the Looney Tunes seek the aid of retired basketball champion, Michael Jordan.
Director: Joe Pytka | Stars: Michael Jordan, Wayne Knight, Theresa Randle, Manner Washington
Votes: 213,734 | Gross: $90.46M
7. Barney Miller (1975–1982)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
The Captain of the NYPD 12th Precinct and his staff handle the various local troubles and characters that come into the squad room.
Stars: Hal Linden, Abe Vigoda, Max Gail, Steve Landesberg
Votes: 7,389
8. The Drew Carey Show (1995–2004)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A sitcom about Drew's personal and professional life.
Stars: Drew Carey, Diedrich Bader, Kathy Kinney, Ryan Stiles
Votes: 19,333
9. The Simpsons Movie (2007)
PG-13 | 87 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
After Homer pollutes the town's water supply, Springfield is encased in a gigantic dome by the EPA and the Simpsons are declared fugitives.
Director: David Silverman | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 350,116 | Gross: $183.14M
10. Anger Management (2012–2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Ex-baseball-player Charlie is an anger-management therapist who has small-group sessions at home, an OCD teen daughter, an ex-wife, and a sex-buddy/therapist.
Stars: Charlie Sheen, Shawnee Smith, Noureen DeWulf, Michael Arden
Votes: 31,883
11. Shanghai Noon (2000)
PG-13 | 110 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A Chinese man travels to the Wild West to rescue a kidnapped Princess. After teaming up with a train robber, the unlikely duo takes on a Chinese traitor and his corrupt boss.
Director: Tom Dey | Stars: Jackie Chan, Owen Wilson, Lucy Liu, Brandon Merrill
Votes: 135,333 | Gross: $56.94M
12. 60 Minutes (1968– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, News
The classic long-running prime time TV investigative news magazine.
Stars: Andrew Rooney, Lesley Stahl, Steve Kroft, Morley Safer
Votes: 4,346
13. The Super (1991)
R | 95 min | Comedy
Karma comes into play when a wealthy wisecracking landlord is ordered by a court to live in the filthy building that he runs.
Director: Rod Daniel | Stars: Joe Pesci, Vincent Gardenia, Madolyn Smith Osborne, Rubén Blades
Votes: 6,407 | Gross: $11.00M
14. Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972–1985)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The educational adventures of a group of Afro-American inner city kids.
Stars: Bill Cosby, Gerald Edwards, Lou Scheimer, Erika Scheimer
Votes: 2,622
15. Norm (1999–2001)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Norm Henderson is a former field hockey player who was banned for life for gambling and tax evasion. Now he must do five years of community service as a social worker, or go to prison.
Stars: Norm MacDonald, Laurie Metcalf, Ian Gomez, Max Wright
Votes: 2,472
16. Beer League (2006)
R | 86 min | Comedy, Sport
An unemployed slacker inspires his softball teammates to improve their game so they won't get kicked out of the local league.
Director: Frank Sebastiano | Stars: Artie Lange, Ralph Macchio, Anthony DeSando, Cara Buono
Votes: 8,471 | Gross: $0.48M
17. The Tracey Ullman Show (1987–1990)
30 min | Comedy, Music
Tracey Ullman hosts a variety show containing sketches, song-and-dance routines, and The Simpsons.
Stars: Tracey Ullman, Dan Castellaneta, Sam McMurray, Joseph Malone
Votes: 1,578
18. The Michael Richards Show (2000)
30 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Lanky, bumbling private eye Vic Nardozza faces misunderstandings and mishaps while working cases for McKay Investigative Services, but ultimately gets the job done.
Stars: Michael Richards, William Devane, Bill Cobbs, Amy Farrington
Votes: 358
19. Biography (1987– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.
Stars: Jack Perkins, Peter Graves, Harry Smith, Robert J. Thompson
Votes: 2,087
20. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (I) (1999–2020)
TV-G | 60 min | Game-Show
Contestants are chosen based on their ability to arrange 4 answers to a question in the correct order the fastest. They then have 15 multiple-choice questions correctly to win increasing amounts of money, the largest is $1,000,000.
Stars: Regis Philbin, John Carpenter, Meredith Vieira, Michael Shutterly
Votes: 3,092
21. Men Behaving Badly (1996–1997)
30 min | Comedy
Kevin and Jamie are two roommates. While both are content to wallow in their immaturity, Kevin must contend with his girlfriend Sarah's attempt to "improve" him. Jamie is always ready to provide immoral support.
Stars: Rob Schneider, Dina Spybey-Waters, Ron Eldard, Justine Bateman
Votes: 897
22. 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
23. Phenom (1993–1994)
30 min | Comedy
A young tennis pro must face life's challenges with her single mother, her spoiled little sister, her insecure brother and her overbearing coach.
Stars: Judith Light, Angela Goethals, Ashley Johnson, Todd Louiso
Votes: 249
24. Independent Lens (1999– )
TV-14 | Documentary
Independent Lens is an award-winning PBS documentary series that streams on the PBS App and airs on public television. Independent Lens documentaries focus on stories of underrepresented ... See full summary »
Stars: America Ferrera, Terrence Howard, Stanley Tucci, Mary-Louise Parker
Votes: 635
25. Howard Stern (1994–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Raunchy interviews, sketches, and social commentary from the king of shock radio.
Stars: Howard Stern, Robin Quivers, Matt Sager, John Melendez
Votes: 1,163
26. Howard Stern on Demand (2005–2013)
TV-MA | 40 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
A collection of the "best of" The Howard Stern Show in selected clips and segments, streaming On Demand. From Silly to Sexy. It's Howard and Crew at their "Best"? Shocking.
Stars: Howard Stern, Robin Quivers, Artie Lange, Gary Dell'Abate
Votes: 850
27. The George Carlin Show (1994–1995)
30 min | Comedy
Follows New York cabdriver George O'Grady. He adds his theories on government conspiracies and alien visitations to his trips.
Stars: George Carlin, Alex Rocco, Paige French, Anthony Starke
Votes: 510
28. Best of the West (1981–1982)
30 min | Comedy, Western
The Wild West misadventures of a mild-mannered store owner turned town Marshal.
Stars: Joel Higgins, Carlene Watkins, Meeno Peluce, Valri Bromfield
Votes: 277
29. Angry Birds (2009 Video Game)
E | Action, Family
A group of birds attempt to attack sheltered enemy pigs while creating as much damage as possible.
Star: A.M. Driver
Votes: 2,148
30. Bless This House (1995–1996)
30 min | Comedy
A sarcastic postal worker and his equally-snarky wife raise their kids in a small apartment in New Jersey, hoping to move into a more spacious house.
Stars: Andrew Dice Clay, Cathy Moriarty, Don Stark, Raegan Kotz
Votes: 103
31. High Stakes Poker (2006– )
60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV, Sport
A televised poker cash game in which top pros including Sam Farha, Doyle Brunson, and Johnny Chan compete. This is not a tournament however, each player is playing with their own money and they have the option to buy in again.
Stars: Gabe Kaplan, Daniel Negreanu, A.J. Benza, Doyle Brunson
Votes: 1,244
32. WWE Sunday Night Heat (1998–2008)
Sport
WWE Sunday Night Heat featured the Superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment's "Raw" brand.
Stars: Sean Morley, Jonathan Coachman, Michael Coulthard, Tony Chimel
Votes: 449
33. Miss Dial (2013)
R | 88 min | Comedy
A consumer affair rep who works from her apartment decides to play hooky one day, and spends her time calling random people, looking for new connections.
Director: David H. Steinberg | Stars: Robinne Lee, Sam Jaeger, Jon Huertas, Sara Rue
Votes: 924
34. The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman (2006–2007)
Comedy
This hilarious comedy follows the misadventures of two disenchanted friends who are trying to chart a wayward course through the shark-infested waters of L.A. Ten-plus years after ... See full summary »
Stars: Laura Kightlinger, Nicholle Tom, Azura Skye, Patrick Bristow
Votes: 425
35. The New Adventures of Mighty Mouse and Heckle and Jeckle (1979–1982)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Stars: Alan Oppenheimer, Diane Pershing, Frank Welker, Norm Prescott
Votes: 324
36. Unity (2015)
Not Rated | 99 min | Documentary
A study in the duality of man. Even after thousands and thousands of years, mankind still can't get along with each other, the animals, or the environment, despite the advent of science, literature, technology, philosophy and religion.
Director: Shaun Monson | Stars: Aaron Paul, Adam Levine, Adrian Grenier, Alison Eastwood
Votes: 1,036
37. WTF with Marc Maron (2009 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Marc Maron welcomes comedians, actors, directors, writers, authors, musicians and folks from all walks of life to his home for amazingly revealing conversations.
Stars: Marc Maron, Eddie Pepitone, Jim Earl, Matthew L. Weiss
Votes: 176
38. Z Rock (2008–2009)
Comedy
"ZO2," which centers on a real-life heavy metal band that makes a living by day as performers at kiddie birthday parties. Other scripts in the hopper include a family drama set in the world... See full summary »
Stars: Lynne Koplitz, Joey Cassata, David Zablidowsky, Paul Zablidowsky
Votes: 417
39. Sibs (1991–1992)
30 min | Comedy
Nora, Audie, and Lily are three sisters navigating life events. Lily is newly single, Audie is worried about her real-estate career, and Nora is a successful accountant happily married to Howie.
Stars: Marsha Mason, Alex Rocco, Jami Gertz, Dan Castellaneta
Votes: 109
40. Some Jerk with a Camera (2011– )
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
"Some Jerk with a Camera" was a 2011 series with Tony Goldmark as host "Some Jerk with a Camera".
Stars: Tony Goldmark, Charlie Callahan, Garrett Snook, Morgan Funder
Votes: 72
41. All In: The Poker Movie (2009)
Not Rated | 100 min | Documentary
A documentary focusing on why one of America's oldest games has had a renaissance in the past few years and why, for so many, poker is the way to chase the American Dream.
Director: Douglas Tirola | Stars: Karen Abbott, Peter Alson, Nick Brancato, Humberto Brenes
Votes: 469
42. Prisoners of Gravity (1989–1994)
Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Talk-Show
Stuck in a space station, an escapee of Earth explores the issues examined in science fiction/fantasy literature and comics.
Stars: Rick Green, Neil Gaiman, Clive Barker, Nancy Kress
Votes: 101
43. The Simpsons Take the Bowl (2014 Video)
77 min | Animation, Comedy, Music
Directors: David Silverman, Mike B. Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 86
44. Shaping Up (1984)
30 min | Comedy
Buddy Fox, proprietor of a health club, is still in shape and vibrant for his chronological age. He draws a younger clientele at his business by employing the fit manager Ben plus aerobics teachers Shannon and Melissa.
Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Shawn Weatherly, Cathie Shirriff, Michael Fontaine
Votes: 27
45. The Interviews: An Oral History of Television (1997–2021)
Biography, History
After two decades and 874 in-depth oral history interviews, The Archive of American Television will be the foundation of The Interviews: An Oral History of Television. The Interviews houses... See full summary »
Stars: Karen Herman, Adrienne Faillace, Stephen J. Abramson, Jenni Matz
Votes: 26
46. Bart Simpson: Do the Bartman (1990 Music Video)
TV-G | 6 min | Animation, Music
A music video featuring Bart Simpson performing his song "Do The Bartman" during a school dance recital, stealing the show.
Director: Brad Bird | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 437
47. Mighty Mouse in the Great Space Chase (1982)
TV-G | 86 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Space cat villain Harry the Heartless holds space mouse Queen Pureheart. Only Mighty Mouse can save her.
Directors: Ed Friedman, Lou Kachivas, Marsh Lamore, Gwen Wetzler, Kay Wright, Lou Zukor | Stars: Alan Oppenheimer, Diane Pershing
Votes: 166
48. Sesame Street: Monster in the Mirror (1991 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Grover and his all-star friends sing about the Monster in the mirror, including appearances by Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, Jeff Goldblum, The Simpsons, Robert MacNeil, Malcolm-Jamal ... See full summary »
Directors: Laura Di Trapani, Jon Stone, Rich Moore | Stars: Frank Oz, Maria Conchita Alonso, Candice Bergen, Nancy Cartwright
Votes: 28
49. The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special: In 3-D! On Ice! (2010 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary
Morgan Spurlock examines the cultural phenomenon of The Simpsons (1989).
Director: Morgan Spurlock | Stars: Morgan Spurlock, Matt Stone, Trey Parker, Seth MacFarlane
Votes: 442
50. American Adventure (2000 TV Short)
8 min | Short, Comedy
Two young girls going to massage school; and all they ever did was fool lonely old men into liking them, knowing exactly what to do every time, and would receive money and valuables from these men.
Director: Troy Miller | Stars: Agnes Bruckner, Gary Cole, Helen Slater, Michael Welch
Votes: 49