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1. Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
The adventures of a Hawaii-based private investigator.
Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti
Votes: 28,900
2. Summer School (1987)
PG-13 | 97 min | Comedy, Romance
Freddy the gym teacher has to teach remedial English in summer (high) school, if he wants tenure. As he can only teach gym and his students want fun, emphasis is on "field trips" - until he's fired unless all his students pass the test.
Director: Carl Reiner | Stars: Mark Harmon, Kirstie Alley, Robin Thomas, Patrick Labyorteaux
Votes: 22,094 | Gross: $35.66M
3. Eight Is Enough (1977–1981)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
This comedy drama focused on a family with eight very independent children.
Stars: Dick Van Patten, Lani O'Grady, Connie Needham, Susan Richardson
Votes: 3,800
4. Family (1976–1980)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Family
The joys and heartaches of the Lawrence family of Pasadena, California.
Stars: Sada Thompson, James Broderick, Gary Frank, Kristy McNichol
Votes: 2,052
5. In Good Company (2004)
PG-13 | 109 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A middle-aged ad exec is faced with a new boss who's nearly half his age... and who also happens to be sleeping with his daughter.
Director: Paul Weitz | Stars: Dennis Quaid, Topher Grace, Scarlett Johansson, Marg Helgenberger
Votes: 56,484 | Gross: $45.81M
6. Grotesque (1988)
R | 89 min | Horror
A gang of crazed punks breaks into a family's vacation home in the mountains and slaughters the entire family, except for one daughter who gets away.
Director: Joe Tornatore | Stars: Linda Blair, Tab Hunter, Donna Wilkes, Brad Wilson
Votes: 1,347
7. Delta House (1979)
30 min | Comedy
The raucous exploits of Faber College's Delta House Fraternity in 1962.
Stars: John Vernon, Stephen Furst, Bruce McGill, James Widdoes
Votes: 208
8. The Mike Douglas Show (1961–1982)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Mike Douglas, aided by a different celebrity co-host every week, interviews a variety of figures from the world of entertainment.
Stars: Mike Douglas, Ellie Frankel, Ellie Frankel Sextet, Stan Kann
Votes: 579
9. Live Wire (1992)
R | 85 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
After A US senator is killed, A Bomb Disposal Expert is brought in to investigate the deadly explosive and must uncover the terrorists plan.
Director: Christian Duguay | Stars: Pierce Brosnan, Ron Silver, Ben Cross, Lisa Eilbacher
Votes: 3,945
10. 7 Days to Vegas (2019)
92 min | Adventure, Comedy
Inspired by a true story about Hollywood big shots who will bet on anything.
Director: Eric Balfour | Stars: Vincent Van Patten, Ross McCall, Paul Walter Hauser, Eileen Davidson
Votes: 988
11. Playboy Mid Summer Night's Dream Party 1985 (1985 TV Movie)
Adventure
A camera crew, with the help of a few hundred celebrities, walk us through a very special Mid Summer Night's Dream Party in 1985, to welcome Hugh Hefner back to Playboy social life, after his stroke earlier that same year.
Director: Michael Gottlieb | Stars: Ed Begley Jr., Jessie Eastland, Tracy Vaccaro, Liv Lindeland
Votes: 19
12. Family Feud (1976–1985)
TV-G | 30 min | Game-Show
Two families compete by trying to outguess the opponents about survey results.
Stars: Richard Dawson, Gene Wood, Johnny Gilbert, Steve Bond
Votes: 2,378
13. Lunch Wagon (1981)
R | 88 min | Comedy, Crime, Romance
Three women start a lunch wagon business but run into stiff resistance from their competitor Mr. Schmeckler: their presence is interfering with some sort of illegal activity he's involved ... See full summary »
Director: Ernest Pintoff | Stars: Pamela Jean Bryant, Rosanne Katon, Candy Moore, Rick Podell
Votes: 283
14. Mind Twister (1993)
R | 94 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Two former exotic dancers devise a plot to expose a physciatrist as the murderer of their friend.
Director: Fred Olen Ray | Stars: Telly Savalas, Erika Nann, Gary Hudson, Suzee Slater
Votes: 255
15. Mirror Images (1992)
R | 93 min | Drama, Thriller
When her identical twin sister goes out of town, a bored and sexually frustrated woman adopts her sibling's promiscuous identity, but soon finds herself involved in a murder case.
Director: Gregory Dark | Stars: Delia Sheppard, Jeff Conaway, Richard Arbolino, John O'Hurley
Votes: 473
16. Young Warriors (1983)
R | 105 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A young woman is gang raped and murdered in a California college town, sparking her brother Kevin to take up arms by night with a gang of like-minded vigilantes from his fraternity, ... See full summary »
Directors: Lawrence David Foldes, Deran Sarafian | Stars: Ernest Borgnine, Richard Roundtree, Lynda Day George, James Van Patten
Votes: 610 | Gross: $0.24M
17. Camp Fear (1991 Video)
R | 86 min | Drama, Horror, Romance
Some sorority sisters opt for camping in the woods with a handsome professor instead of a Palm Springs spring break. However, their orgy is interrupted when some Druids find them and decide... See full summary »
Director: Thomas Edward Keith | Stars: Vincent Van Patten, Betsy Russell, Peggy McIntaggart, Mike Diamant
Votes: 363
18. Ghost Writer (1989)
PG | 94 min | Comedy, Fantasy
A writer moves into a Malibu beach house, and comes up against the ghost of an actress who supposedly had committed suicide there 30 years previously, but had been murdered by her boyfriend... See full summary »
Director: Kenneth J. Hall | Stars: Audrey Landers, John Matuszak, David Doyle, George 'Buck' Flower
Votes: 324
19. The Break (1995)
PG-13 | 100 min | Drama, Sport
A depressed and destitute Nick Irons, a tennis pro banned from the tour for slugging a player during a TV match, agrees to coach a bookie's "head case" son, Joel, who wants to turn pro. The... See full summary »
Director: Lee H. Katzin | Stars: Vincent Van Patten, Rae Dawn Chong, Martin Sheen, Valerie Perrine
Votes: 347
20. Debating Robert Lee (2004)
R | 108 min | Drama
A group of jaded high school students sign up for a debate class taught by a tough, combative teacher from the Georgia Military Academy who teaches them that life is debate and DEBATE IS ... See full synopsis »
Director: Dan Polier | Stars: Daniel Letterle, Kaley Cuoco, Billy Kay, Danielle Harris
Votes: 233
21. The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty (2009–2010)
Music, Reality-TV
Chronicles the personal and professional lives of Jackie, Jermaine, Tito and Marlon Jackson as they prepare for The Jackson Five reunion, while also coming to terms with Michael's death.
Stars: Jermaine Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson
Votes: 142
22. Just Men! (1983)
30 min | Game-Show
Short-lived game show on NBC daytime. Two female contestant were asked questions about the lifestyles of seven male celebrities in the studio. For example, which of these men owns an ... See full summary »
Stars: Betty White, Steve Day, Steve Sax, Tony Danza
Votes: 37
23. Crook & Chase (1986–1999)
60 min | Music, Talk-Show
This Nashville Network staple features interviews with country stars, news on upcoming country albums, musical performances and other news about the world of country music and the country music industry.
Stars: Charlie Chase, Lorianne Crook, Chuck Long, Mary Frann
Votes: 42
24. Face the Edge (1990)
85 min | Adventure
Stranded by a snowstorm, a doctor, a professional skier, and a policeman meet at a ski lodge to discuss their lives until the present.
Directors: Glenn Gebhard, Peter Winograd | Stars: Russell Todd, Ashley Laurence, Craig Branham, Jimmy Aleck
Votes: 27
25. Valerie (I) (2019)
36 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
An exploration of actress Valerie Perrine's amazing career and personal life, offering an intimate look behind the curtain.
Director: Stacey Souther | Stars: Valerie Perrine, Yvette Bordelon, Jeff Bridges, George Hamilton
Votes: 84
26. High Powder (1982 TV Movie)
50 min | Drama, Family
Joe, who has been pushing drugs at his high school, expands his business to include the ski team. Rick, one of Joe's new customers, has some apparent improvement in his skiing, until, ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Ray Rhodes | Stars: Timothy Van Patten, Dick Van Patten, James Van Patten, John Laughlin
Votes: 23
27. Living in TV Land (2004–2006)
30 min | Documentary, Comedy
Stars: Jeff Conaway, Julie McCullough, Barry Williams, Dom DeLuise
Votes: 13
28. Backyard Dogs (2000 Video)
R | 96 min | Action, Comedy, Sport
Two teenage boys aspire to win a backyard wrestling championship and a chance to appear on a national TV show.
Director: Robert Boris | Stars: Scott Hamm Duenas, Bree Turner, Walter Jones, Roger Fan
Votes: 2,264
29. This Is Your Life (1983–1984)
30 min | Reality-TV
Stars: Joseph Campanella, Milt Josefsberg, Dom DeLuise, Lou Ferrigno
Votes: 17
30. Chasing Farrah (2005)
Reality-TV
A reality show that looks into the day-to-day life of Farrah Fawcett.
Stars: Farrah Fawcett, Nels Van Patten, Ryan O'Neal, Kent Schaffer
Votes: 48
31.
Eight Is Enough (1977–1981)
Episode:
Memories
(1980)
TV-G | Comedy, Drama, Family
Nicholas is targeted by an assertive classmate who wants to go steady with him; Abby's grief is triggered by the visit of a friend of her late husband; Nancy becomes overdrawn at the bank ... See full summary »
Director: Vincent McEveety | Stars: Dick Van Patten, Betty Buckley, Grant Goodeve, Willie Aames
Votes: 24
32.
Eight Is Enough (1977–1981)
Episode:
Moving Out
(1979)
TV-G | Comedy, Drama, Family
Tired of Tom's strict rules, Nancy, Susan, and Joannie look for an apartment of their own because Tom has trouble accepting that his daughters are growing up. David buys a new truck and ... See full summary »
Director: Arnold Laven | Stars: Dick Van Patten, Betty Buckley, Grant Goodeve, Willie Aames
Votes: 23
33.
Just Men! (1983)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1983)
Game-Show
Stars: Betty White, Jeff Altman, Joe Davis, Steve Day
34.
Living in TV Land (2004–2006)
Episode:
Dick Van Patten
(2004)
Documentary, Comedy
Stars: Frank Bonner, Tom Bosley, Jim J. Bullock, Jeff Conaway
35.
Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
Episode:
Mixed Doubles
(1982)
Not Rated | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Magnum is tasked with protecting a young tennis pro who is being threatened.
Director: Burt Kennedy | Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti
Votes: 363
36.
This Is Your Life (1983–1984)
Episode:
Dom DeLuise
(1983)
30 min | Reality-TV
Stars: Joseph Campanella, Dom DeLuise, Carol Arthur, Christy Curtis Buss
37.
Family (1976–1980)
Episode:
Disco Queen
(1979)
TV-PG | Drama, Family
Buddy develops a secret social life by sneaking into a disco. Annie dates an attractive but boring football player.
Director: Edward Parone | Stars: Sada Thompson, James Broderick, Gary Frank, Kristy McNichol
Votes: 38
38.
Chasing Farrah (2005)
Episode:
Fun with Farrah
(2005)
Reality-TV
Stars: Farrah Fawcett, Nels Van Patten
39.
Chasing Farrah (2005)
Episode:
Tonight's Guest Farrah Fawcett
(2005)
Reality-TV
Stars: Farrah Fawcett, Nels Van Patten
40.
Delta House (1979)
Episode:
The Matriculation of Kent Dorfman
(1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Kent 'Flounder' Dorfman's life is turned upside down when his parents want to transfer him to another college when they feel that the Deltas are a negative influence on him. Unfortunately ... See full summary »
Director: Joshua White | Stars: John Vernon, Stephen Furst, Bruce McGill, James Widdoes
Votes: 15
41.
The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty (2009–2010)
Episode:
Come Together
(2010)
Music, Reality-TV
Director: Jodi Gomes | Stars: Leroy 'Sugarfoot' Bonner, Naomi Campbell, Greg Curtis, Sonia Galindo
Votes: 9
42.
Crook & Chase (1986–1999)
Episode:
George Segal
(1997)
Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Jim J. Bullock, Common, George Segal, Nancy Valen
43.
The Mike Douglas Show (1961–1982)
Episode:
Episode #18.173
(1979)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Pat Cooper, Mike Douglas, Robert Guillaume, Howard Head
44.
Family Feud (1976–1985)
Episode:
Van Patten vs Viscuso
(1979)
TV-G | Game-Show
Director: Paul Alter | Stars: Richard Dawson, Gene Wood, Dick Van Patten, James Van Patten
45.
Family Feud (1976–1985)
Episode:
Van Patten vs Viscuso
(1979)
TV-G | Game-Show
Director: Paul Alter | Stars: Richard Dawson, Gene Wood, Dick Van Patten, James Van Patten
46.
Family Feud (1976–1985)
Episode:
Van Patten vs Viscuso
(1979)
TV-G | Game-Show
Director: Paul Alter | Stars: Richard Dawson, Gene Wood, Dick Van Patten, James Van Patten