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1. 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: 1,120,376 | Gross: $309.13M
2. 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: 28,144 | Gross: $13.09M
3. Police Squad! (1982)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Crime
Sight gags, puns and non-sequiturs abound 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: 20,609
4. The Incredible Hulk (1977–1982)
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: 16,075
5. 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: 13,202
6. 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: 10,763
7. 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: 8,936
8. 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: 8,793
9. 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: 5,468
10. 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: 5,140
11. 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: 3,938 | Gross: $15.37M
12. 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: 3,419
13. 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: 3,184
14. 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: 3,133
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: 3,017 | Gross: $18.83M
16. 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: 1,765
17. 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: 1,368 | Gross: $0.24M
18. Movie Madness (1982)
R | 89 min | Comedy
A 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: 1,306
19. 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: 1,275
20. 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: 1,247
21.
Police Squad! (1982)
Episode:
A Substantial Gift (The Broken Promise)
(1982)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Crime
Frank investigates a murder case at a bank where a robber shot the clerk and then another staff member, Sally, shot the robber. The autopsy, however, shows differently.
Directors: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker | Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Alan North, Rex Hamilton, Lorne Greene
Votes: 1,110
22. 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: 961
23. 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: 958 | Gross: $6.17M
24. 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: 776
25. 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: 706
26. 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: 515
27. 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: 350
28. 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
29. 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: 186
30. 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
31.
The Incredible Hulk (1977–1982)
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: 150
32. 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: 146
33. 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
34. 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: 105
35. 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
36.
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
37.
Picket Fences (1992–1996)
Episode:
Rights of Passage
(1993)
47 min | Crime, Drama, Family
Sheriff Brock and Mayor Pugen find themselves facing a group of angry Native Americans barricaded in the courthouse as a protest against the municipal golf course planned on an ancient ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Tom Skerritt, Kathy Baker, Costas Mandylor, Lauren Holly
Votes: 79
38.
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: 73
39.
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
40. 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
41.
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: 61
42.
Hawthorne (2009–2011)
Episode:
No Excuses
(2010)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama
Richmond Trinity has closed its doors, and now many of the staff have been shifted to James River, a rundown hospital in a low-income area. Things are made even worse when Christina and ... See full summary »
Director: Jeff Bleckner | Stars: Jada Pinkett Smith, Suleka Mathew, David Julian Hirsh, Christina Moore
Votes: 49
43. 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
44.
Nightmare Cafe (1992)
Episode:
Aliens Ate My Lunch
(1992)
47 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
When a desperate tabloid writer concocts a story about a small-town alien invasion, his simple lie snowballs out of his control.
Director: Wes Craven | Stars: Bobby Slayton, Jimmy Briscoe, Kevin Thompson, Arturo Gil
Votes: 40
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.
Hawthorne (2009–2011)
Episode:
The Match
(2010)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama
Tom faces surgery for his injuries. Camille is affected by two twin sisters in need of kidney transplants. A sick child's wish to meet a professional basketball player doesn't live up to ... See full summary »
Director: Mike Robe | Stars: Jada Pinkett Smith, Suleka Mathew, David Julian Hirsh, Christina Moore
Votes: 36
47.
Hawthorne (2009–2011)
Episode:
Final Curtain
(2010)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama
A language barrier hinders the treatment of a pregnant woman from Afghanistan who has taken a fall potentially injuring her baby. Tom prepares to undergo surgery. And Christina catches Camille in a compromising position.
Director: Tricia Brock | Stars: Jada Pinkett Smith, Suleka Mathew, David Julian Hirsh, Christina Moore
Votes: 35
48.
Hawthorne (2009–2011)
Episode:
Hidden Truths
(2010)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama
An old friend resurfaces and Christina is determined to help her despite the insurance company's refusal to cover her treatment. Tom's growing relationship with Erin rubs Christina the ... See full summary »
Director: Jeff Bleckner | Stars: Jada Pinkett Smith, Suleka Mathew, David Julian Hirsh, Christina Moore
Votes: 34
49.
Hawthorne (2009–2011)
Episode:
A Fair to Remember
(2011)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama
As the Internal Affairs investigation into the death of Christina's (Jada Pinkett Smith) attacker strains her relationship with Tom (Michael Vartan), Kelly (Vanessa Lengies) can't get ... See full summary »
Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal | Stars: Jada Pinkett Smith, Suleka Mathew, Adam Rayner, Hannah Hodson
Votes: 34
50.
The Weird Al Show (1997–1998)
Episode:
The Competition
(1997)
TV-G | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Today's lesson: "Whenever you are in any type of competition, it is always important to play fair."
Director: Peyton Reed | Stars: 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Brian Haley, Paula Jai Parker, Judy Tenuta
Votes: 32