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1. 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: 62,400
2. St. Elsewhere (1982–1988)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
The lives and work of the staff of St. Eligius Hospital, an old and disrespected Boston teaching hospital.
Stars: Ed Begley Jr., Howie Mandel, David Morse, Christina Pickles
Votes: 5,243
3. 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: 4,366
4. Spenser: For Hire (1985–1988)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Mystery and suspense series based on Robert Parker's "Spenser" novels. Spenser, a private investigator living in Boston, gets involved in a new murder mystery each episode.
Stars: Robert Urich, Avery Brooks, Ron McLarty, Richard Jaeckel
Votes: 3,280
5. Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story (2008)
Not Rated | 86 min | Documentary, Biography
The Murrow, Polk, and IDA Award-winning documentary Boogie Man is about Lee Atwater, a blues-playing rogue whose rise from the South to Chairman of the GOP made him a political rock star. ... See full summary »
Director: Stefan Forbes | Stars: Lee Atwater, Tucker Eskew, Joe Sligh, Eric Alterman
Votes: 830 | Gross: $0.06M
6. Meet the Press (1947– )
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Weekly news program offering political interviews and analysis of current events by elected officials and experts.
Stars: Chuck Todd, Lawrence E. Spivak, Dennis Haysbert, Martha Rountree
Votes: 692
7. Race for the White House (2016– )
43 min | Documentary, Drama, History
Notable US Presidential election races throughout American history are examined.
Stars: Kevin Spacey, Mahershala Ali, Tim Naftali, Pat Buchanan
Votes: 573
8.
Cheers (1982–1993)
Episode:
Sam Time Next Year
(1991)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
It's Valentine's Day, and it doesn't seem to be going well for anyone. The Drs. Crane are trying to bring their respective therapy groups - Frasier's a group of shy men, Lilith's a group of... See full summary »
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Ted Danson, Kirstie Alley, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger
Votes: 430
9. Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography
Find out more about the women you love and admire who have made their mark in movies, music, politics, sports, and more in these "Intimate Portraits."
Stars: Linda Emond, Laurent Lederer, Lisa Friedman, Meredith Vieira
Votes: 420
10. Tavis Smiley (2004–2017)
30 min | Talk-Show
A diverse panel of experts on various social, political, economic, and legal issues that are key to Detroit's turnaround.
Stars: Tavis Smiley, Cornel West, Bernie Sanders, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 411
11. Axios (2018–2021)
30 min | Documentary, News, Talk-Show
Covers a range of subjects in politics, business and technology that shape the future, using a combination of documentary shorts, illuminating interviews with major newsmakers and ... See full summary »
Stars: Mike Allen, Jonathan Swan, Jim VandeHei, Alexi McCammond
Votes: 366
12. Tanner on Tanner (2004)
120 min | Comedy
A sequel to the groundbreaking mini-series Tanner ' 88. Focusing on a documentary filmmaker seeking funding for a film about what it takes to run for the highest political office and the toll it takes on those who lose.
Stars: Cynthia Nixon, Michael Murphy, Pamela Reed, Matt Malloy
Votes: 343
13. The Situation Room (2005– )
News
Wolf Blitzer anchors coverage from "The Situation Room" featuring news and reporting of the latest political stories.
Stars: Wolf Blitzer, Brian Todd, Jim Acosta, Gloria Borger
Votes: 283
14. Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan (1954– )
TV-PG | 60 min | News, Talk-Show
A program featuring one or more question-and-answer sessions with prominent figures currently in the news. One of the longest-running programs on television.
Stars: Margaret Brennan, John Dickerson, Bob Schieffer, Scott Gottlieb
Votes: 273
15. Your World w/Neil Cavuto (1996– )
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Business news and analysis.
Stars: Neil Cavuto, Charles Payne, Peter Doocy, Eric Bolling
Votes: 197
16. The Junior Defenders (2007)
Not Rated | 82 min | Comedy
A deranged fan goes on a mission to kidnap the former cast of a 1970s kids superhero show in order to produce his own episode.
Director: Keith Spiegel | Stars: Ally Sheedy, Brian O'Halloran, Justin Henry, Jason David Frank
Votes: 192
17. LateLine (1998–1999)
30 min | Comedy
This sitcom on NBC stars Al Franken as Al Freundlich, a vain reporter for the fictional news program "Lateline." Robert Foxworth stars as Pearce McKenzie, the anchor of "Lateline." Vic Karp... See full summary »
Stars: Al Franken, Megyn Price, Miguel Ferrer, Ajay Naidu
Votes: 181
18. Olympia (II) (2018)
101 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
An uncompromising truth-seeking rebel, Olympia Dukakis refuses to yield to social norms while pushing forward her own subversive narrative.
Director: Harry Mavromichalis | Stars: Kary Antholis, Edward Asner, Leslie Ayvazian, Lynn Cohen
Votes: 109
19.
Spenser: For Hire (1985–1988)
Episode:
Promised Land/Pilot
(1985)
TV-14 | 120 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Spenser is hired by a real estate developer with gambling problems to track down his wife, who's run away. When it becomes obvious that the wife has gotten herself in over her head with ... See full summary »
Director: Lee H. Katzin | Stars: Robert Urich, Barbara Stock, Avery Brooks, Geoffrey Lewis
Votes: 109
20. Planet America (2012– )
29 min | Talk-Show
The Chaser's Chas Licciardello and the ABC's John Barron set out to discover the real America - its politics and its people - with US and Australian experts coming along for the ride.
Stars: John Barron, Chas Licciardello, Jim Fallows, Howard Dean
Votes: 97
21.
Race for the White House (2016– )
Episode:
George H.W. Bush vs Michael Dukakis
(2016)
41 min | Documentary, Drama, History
Vice President Bush fights off the Iran Contra scandal in his campaign against Democrat Michael Dukakis, attacking him in a series of devastating TV attack ads that sunk Dukakis's campaign.
Director: David Bartlett | Stars: Lee Atwater, Matthew Bennett, Lloyd Bentsen, Jill Biden
Votes: 76
22.
Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
Episode:
Olympia Dukakis
(1999)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography
Stars: Meredith Vieira, Jennifer Aniston, Apollo Dukakis, Michael Dukakis
Votes: 74
23. Sprawling from Grace (2008)
82 min | Documentary
With more than 250 million cars and trucks on the road and the demand for oil out pacing the Earth's ability to supply it, have we now become slaves to this unsustainable freedom?
Director: David M. Edwards | Stars: Thomas S. Ahlbrandt, Justin Barr, Dena Belzer, George W. Bush
Votes: 70
24. The Steve Katsos Show (2009– )
28 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Comedy and talk-show.
Stars: Steve Katsos, Anthony Geannaris, Thrasivoulos Koulouris, Jim Speros Jr.
Votes: 68
25.
LateLine (1998–1999)
Episode:
Pearce's New Buddy
(1998)
Comedy
Pearce gets in Al's good graces after learning Julia Roberts will be attending a First Amendment benefit. Al gives Pearce a ticket to the benefit but reveals it was the one for Julia Roberts, causing Pearce to treat Al with contempt.
Director: Ken Levine | Stars: Al Franken, Megyn Price, Miguel Ferrer, Ajay Naidu
Votes: 67
26. Rich Hall's Presidential Grudge Match (2016 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
An examination of the sordid machinations involved in becoming president of the United States.
Director: Chris Cottam | Stars: Rich Hall, Eric Burns, George Bush, George W. Bush
Votes: 65
27. Follow the Leader (2012)
Not Rated | 120 min | Documentary
FOLLOW THE LEADER charts the lives of sixteen-year-old high school class presidents Ben (The Loyalist from Virginia), D.J. (The Believer from Massachusetts) and Nick (The Idealist from ... See full summary »
Director: Jonathan Goodman Levitt | Stars: David Beauregard Jr., Nick Troiano, Benjamin Trump, Ted Kennedy
Votes: 38
28.
St. Elsewhere (1982–1988)
Episode:
Bye, George
(1985)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
When Morrison loses all hope, Halloran tries to defend him; a tragedy convinces Wyler to leave Boston; Mrs. Hufnagel proposes marriage.
Director: Mark Tinker | Stars: Ed Flanders, Norman Lloyd, Ed Begley Jr., Stephen Furst
Votes: 38
29. The Promise of Tomorrow 1940- 1960 (2009)
60 min | Documentary
An examination of first and second generation Greek-Americans and the challenges facing them as they become integral parts of the community as a whole, while still maintaining their unique cultural identity.
Director: Anna Giannotis | Stars: Phil Angelides, John Aniston, Michael Constantine, Spero Dedes
Votes: 37
30. Reagan: From Movie Star to President (2016)
Biography
Director: Brad Osborne | Stars: John Anthony, Matt Bailey, H.W. Brands, Madi Bready
Votes: 21
31.
Tanner on Tanner (2004)
Episode:
Alex in Wonderland
(2004)
Comedy
Director: Robert Altman | Stars: Cynthia Nixon, Michael Murphy, Pamela Reed, Matt Malloy
Votes: 21
32. 'Hick' Town (2009)
Documentary
A provocative and entertaining look at big city Mayor John Hickenlooper (whom Time Magazine rated as one of the top five mayors in the nation) as he keeps his town together during the ... See full summary »
Director: George Hickenlooper | Stars: John Hickenlooper, Peter Barnes, Michael Bloomberg, Cory Booker
Votes: 20
33. Ann Richards' Texas (2012)
89 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
In a state where even the road signs are macho, an unlikely political outsider emerged to take on the power structure. The leader who came of age during the high tide of modern conservatism, changing Texas and the country - did it in heels.
Directors: Jack Lofton, Keith Robert Patterson | Stars: Ann Richards, Tom Brokaw, Bill Clinton, Dolly Parton
Votes: 18
34. IFC News: 2008 Uncut (2007–2008)
News
Stars: Sarah Scully, William Rabbe, David Axelrod, John McCain
Votes: 18
35. Death and Taxes (2011)
3 min | Short, Comedy, News
The Maggie Gyllenhaal characters in Death and Taxes grow increasingly weary of US militarism while representation and living conditions deteriorate in the United States.
Director: Diran Lyons | Stars: George W. Bush, Jeremy Davies, Michael Dukakis, Will Ferrell
Votes: 16
36.
Axios (2018–2021)
Episode:
Episode #3.1
(2020)
TV-14 | 38 min | Documentary, News, Talk-Show
1. Can't get blood from a / a conversation with Roger Stone 2. Inside the Trump show / an analysis of a rally 3. Harvey Weinstein's conviction 4. Super Tuesday stories / three former candidates 5. Contested conventions / a history
Directors: Matthew O'Neill, Perri Peltz | Stars: Mike Allen, Michael Dukakis, Gary Hart, Elaine Kamarck
Votes: 16
37. 16 for '16: The Contenders (2016)
50 min | Documentary
Every four years, an assortment of bold men and women declare themselves the uniquely deserving of America's highest office, and the power that comes with it. Yet, among the many contenders... See full summary »
Stars: Carlos Watson, Melissa Harris-Perry, John Hockenberry, Ramesh Ponnuru
Votes: 14
38. Weekend World (1972–1988)
News
Stars: Brian Walden, Peter Jay, Matthew Parris, Mary Holland
Votes: 13
39. A Man Among Giants (2008)
94 min | Documentary
Documents the trials and tribulations of Doug "Tiny" Tunstall, a 4-foot-7 African American Republican on public assistance who ran for the position of Mayor of Pawtucket, Rhode Island in ... See full summary »
Director: Rod Webber | Stars: Tiny the Terrible, Jay Tunstall, The Tunstall Family, Rod Webber
Votes: 13
40. How's Your News?: Election 2012 (2012)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Arthur Bradford | Stars: Bobby Bird, Susan Harrington, Jeremy Vest, Madeleine Albright
Votes: 13
41.
60 Minutes (1968– )
Episode:
100,000 Women/Saving a Generation/Shock Therapy
(2018)
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary, News
"100,000 Women" examines why over 100,000 women are suing over gynecological mesh medical devices. "Saving a Generation" examines how a million children now live with their grandparents ... See full summary »
Stars: Scott Pelley, Gwyn Madsen, Michael Margolis, Duane Priddy
Votes: 9
42. Freedom Besieged (2017)
98 min | Documentary
A feature-length documentary concerning the current state of the Greek economy and how it has impacted the nation's youth.
Director: Panayioti Yannitsos | Stars: Noam Chomsky, Jordan B. Peterson, Gabor Maté, Michael Dukakis
Votes: 8
43. Almost President: The Agony of Defeat (2016 TV Movie)
51 min | Documentary
Interviews with candidates who fell just short in their attempts to win the U.S. Presidency.
Stars: Gloria Borger, James Carville, Bob Dole, Michael Dukakis
Votes: 7
44. Unforgotten: The Story of Paul Pender (2016)
60 min | Documentary, Sport
The extraordinary story of golden age boxer Paul Pender - from his struggles overcoming physical adversity to his against-the-odds victory over Sugar Ray Robinson to become World Champion. ... See full summary »
Director: Felice Leeds | Stars: Mary Babbitt, Bud Collins, Joe Connolly, Dan Cuoco
Votes: 6
45. King Cake: The New Orleans Mardi Gras Story (2024)
114 min | Documentary
Journey back in time and witness the rise of "America's Most Interesting City". On May 7, 1718, French explorer Bienville founded La Nouvelle-Orleans (New Orleans) in honor of the Duke of ... See full summary »
Director: Will Hess | Stars: Tom Arnold, Gregory Aymond, Darren Bagert, Ryan Ballard
46. The Advocates (1969–1984)
60 min | Talk-Show
Before Roger Fisher founded the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School, he was nationally recognized for having created an award-winning public affairs television show, The Advocates,... See full summary »
Stars: Roger D. Fisher, Evan Semerjian, Howard Miller, Otis Young
47. Back to Our Future
Documentary | Filming
A documentary about how 1980s pop culture and politics is still shaping American culture and politics today.
Director: Richard Mayerik | Stars: Rob Schrab, Noam Chomsky, Michael Dukakis, Chuck Klosterman
48. The Mind of a Leader I Based on Niccolò Machiavelli's 'The Prince' (2011– )
Documentary
34 famous international top leaders and experts within business, politics, art, sports, organized crime, philanthropy and health care are united in a timeless and universal documentary ... See full summary »
Stars: Larry Flynt, Bruce Cohen, Björn Borg, Franz Beckenbauer
49. I Refuse to Kill: He Went to War with War
Documentary | Announced
Threatened with a five-year prison term, a peace activist - Francesco Da Vinci - struggles with his Virginia draft board to be recognized as a sincere objector to the Vietnam war.
Director: Francesco Da Vinci | Stars: Richard Dreyfuss, Michelle Phillips, Dick Cavett, Ray Manzarek
50. Backfire: How to Destroy a Presidential Candidate (2016)
14 min | Documentary, Short
An examination of the 1988 Presidential Election Campaign: George H.W. Bush vs. Michael Dukakis. What was the defining moment of the campaign? Are there defining moments in political campaigns?
Director: Jason Reid | Stars: Matthew Bennett, Sam Donaldson, Michael Dukakis, Mary Matalin