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1. Lucifer (2016–2021)
TV-14 | 4,393 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Lucifer Morningstar has decided he's had enough of being the dutiful servant in Hell and decides to spend some time on Earth to better understand humanity. He settles in Los Angeles - the City of Angels.
Stars: Tom Ellis, Lauren German, Kevin Alejandro, D.B. Woodside
Votes: 356,603
2. Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)
R | 96 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
Rambo returns to the jungles of Vietnam on a mission to infiltrate an enemy base-camp and rescue the American POWs still held captive there.
Director: George P. Cosmatos | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Charles Napier, Steven Berkoff
Votes: 182,762 | Gross: $150.42M
3. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
This series follows the Special Victims Unit, a specially trained squad of detectives in the New York City Police Department that investigate sexually related crimes.
Stars: Mariska Hargitay, Christopher Meloni, Ice-T, Dann Florek
Votes: 125,487
4. Elementary (2012–2019)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A crime-solving duo that cracks the NYPD's most impossible cases. Following his fall from grace in London, eccentric Sherlock escapes to New York where his father forces him to live with his worst nightmare - a sober companion, Dr. Watson.
Stars: Jonny Lee Miller, Lucy Liu, Aidan Quinn, Jon Michael Hill
Votes: 119,185
5. Bride Wars (2009)
PG | 89 min | Comedy, Romance
Two best friends become rivals when they schedule their respective weddings on the same day.
Director: Gary Winick | Stars: Kate Hudson, Anne Hathaway, Candice Bergen, Bryan Greenberg
Votes: 115,680 | Gross: $58.72M
6. Morning Glory (2010)
PG-13 | 107 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
An upstart television producer accepts the challenge of reviving a struggling morning show program with warring co-hosts.
Director: Roger Michell | Stars: Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford, Diane Keaton, Noah Bean
Votes: 83,011 | Gross: $31.01M
7. The Good Wife (2009–2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Alicia Florrick has been a good wife to her husband, a former state's attorney. After a very humiliating sex and corruption scandal, he is behind bars. She must now provide for her family and returns to work as a litigator in a law firm.
Stars: Julianna Margulies, Chris Noth, Josh Charles, Matt Czuchry
Votes: 82,895
8. Blue Bloods (2010–2024)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Revolves around a family of New York cops.
Stars: Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes, Len Cariou
Votes: 47,815
9. Life as a House (2001)
R | 125 min | Drama
When a man is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he takes custody of his misanthropic teenage son, for whom quality time means getting high, engaging in small-time prostitution, and avoiding his father.
Director: Irwin Winkler | Stars: Hayden Christensen, Kevin Kline, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jena Malone
Votes: 45,635 | Gross: $15.65M
10. Chicago P.D. (2014– )
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Follows District 21 of the Chicago Police Department, made up of two different groups: the uniformed cops and the Intelligence Unit.
Stars: Jason Beghe, Patrick John Flueger, Marina Squerciati, LaRoyce Hawkins
Votes: 45,033
11. Law & Order (1990– )
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
New York's finest police detectives and prosecutors fight to make the city a safer place. With integrity as the guiding force from investigation to verdict, the teams weigh every perspective in their commitment to finding justice.
Stars: Jerry Orbach, Jesse L. Martin, Dennis Farina, Sam Waterston
Votes: 44,719
12. To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)
R | 116 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A fearless Secret Service agent will stop at nothing to bring down the counterfeiter who killed his partner.
Director: William Friedkin | Stars: William Petersen, Willem Dafoe, Jane Leeves, Cherise Bates
Votes: 39,451 | Gross: $17.31M
13. *batteries not included (1987)
PG | 106 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Aliens help a feisty old New York couple in their battle against the ruthless land developer who's out to evict them.
Director: Matthew Robbins | Stars: Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Frank McRae, Elizabeth Peña
Votes: 37,734 | Gross: $32.95M
14. The Secret of My Success (1987)
PG-13 | 111 min | Comedy, Romance
A talented young man can't get an executive position without rising through the ranks, so he comes up with a shortcut, which also benefits his love life.
Director: Herbert Ross | Stars: Michael J. Fox, Helen Slater, Richard Jordan, Margaret Whitton
Votes: 36,985 | Gross: $67.00M
15. Episodes (2011–2017)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
A couple of British TV producers move to Hollywood to export their most popular series, and find it is not what they expected.
Stars: Matt LeBlanc, Stephen Mangan, Tamsin Greig, John Pankow
Votes: 36,583
16. Ally McBeal (1997–2002)
TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Follows the personal and professional life of lawyer Ally.
Stars: Calista Flockhart, Greg Germann, Jane Krakowski, Vonda Shepard
Votes: 36,458
17. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
TV-14 | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
-Resplendent with authentic 1980s music, fashion, and vibe, "Miami Vice" follows two undercover detectives and their extended team through the mean streets of Miami, Florida.
Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Olivia Brown
Votes: 30,277
18. The Hunger (1983)
R | 97 min | Drama, Horror
A love triangle develops between a beautiful yet dangerous vampire (Catherine Deneuve), her cellist companion (David Bowie), and a gerontologist (Susan Sarandon).
Director: Tony Scott | Stars: Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie, Susan Sarandon, Cliff De Young
Votes: 29,085 | Gross: $5.98M
19. Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001–2011)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
This series focuses on the NYPD's Major Case Squad, a force of detectives who investigate high-profile cases, while also showing parts of the crime from the perpetrator's point of view.
Stars: Kathryn Erbe, Vincent D'Onofrio, Jamey Sheridan, Courtney B. Vance
Votes: 27,914
20. Madam Secretary (2014–2019)
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, Thriller
A political drama which looks into the life of the Secretary of State as she tries to balance work with family.
Stars: Téa Leoni, Tim Daly, Erich Bergen, Zeljko Ivanek
Votes: 26,590
21. Mad About You (1992–2019)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Mad About You centers on the trials and tribulations of a married couple living in New York.
Stars: Paul Reiser, Helen Hunt, John Pankow, Leila Kenzle
Votes: 25,176
22. Without a Trace (2002–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Series about the special FBI Missing Persons Squad that finds missing people by applying advanced psychological profiling to reveal the victims' lives.
Stars: Anthony LaPaglia, Poppy Montgomery, Enrique Murciano, Eric Close
Votes: 21,720
23. The Object of My Affection (1998)
R | 111 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A pregnant New York City social worker begins to develop romantic feelings for her gay best friend, and decides she'd rather raise her child with him, much to the dismay of her overbearing boyfriend.
Director: Nicholas Hytner | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd, Kali Rocha, Lena Cardwell
Votes: 21,540 | Gross: $29.11M
24. Talk Radio (1988)
R | 110 min | Drama, Thriller
A rude, contemptuous talk show host becomes overwhelmed by the hatred that surrounds his program just before it goes national.
Director: Oliver Stone | Stars: Eric Bogosian, Ellen Greene, Leslie Hope, John C. McGinley
Votes: 14,630 | Gross: $3.47M
25. Monkey Shines (1988)
R | 113 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
A quadriplegic man has a trained monkey help him with his paralysis, until the little monkey begins to develop feelings, and rage, against its new master.
Director: George A. Romero | Stars: Jason Beghe, John Pankow, Kate McNeil, Joyce Van Patten
Votes: 13,049 | Gross: $5.34M
26. Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (1994–1997)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The show takes us through the struggles of life as a child monster. Three monster friends are studying how to scare humans in school. Often, their attempts don't work out as planned.
Stars: Charlie Adler, Christine Cavanaugh, David Eccles, Gregg Berger
Votes: 12,547
27. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992–2014)
TV-14 | 62 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Jay Leno takes over the Tonight Show with interview, sketches, and plenty of laughs.
Stars: Jay Leno, Kevin Eubanks, Edd Hall, John Melendez
Votes: 10,938
28.
Lucifer (2016–2021)
Episode:
Pilot
(2016)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Lucifer has left Hell to take up a life on Earth. When a friend of his is murdered Lucifer joins forces with the good side of the law to discover who the perpetrators are and to give them what they rightfully deserve.
Director: Len Wiseman | Stars: Tom Ellis, Lauren German, Kevin Alejandro, D.B. Woodside
Votes: 10,167
29. Mortal Thoughts (1991)
R | 103 min | Mystery, Thriller
Two detectives interrogate a hairdresser on two homicides she may or may not have been involved in.
Director: Alan Rudolph | Stars: Demi Moore, Glenne Headly, Bruce Willis, John Pankow
Votes: 9,684 | Gross: $19.02M
30. Johnny Be Good (1988)
R | 91 min | Comedy, Sport
Johnny's the top high-school football player and many colleges want him. His girlfriend, coach and best friend want him in the college, serving themselves most.
Director: Bud S. Smith | Stars: Anthony Michael Hall, Robert Downey Jr., Paul Gleason, Uma Thurman
Votes: 7,390 | Gross: $17.55M
31.
Lucifer (2016–2021)
Episode:
Lucifer, Stay. Good Devil.
(2016)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
When a movie star's son is killed after being chased by the paparazzi, Chloe takes a deep look into the case with a little help from Lucifer. Meanwhile, Maze and Amenadiel continue to encourage Lucifer to go back to hell.
Director: Nathan Hope | Stars: Tom Ellis, Lauren German, Kevin Alejandro, D.B. Woodside
Votes: 7,039
32. Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man (1994–1997)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A crass, womanizing duck works as a private eye with his level-headed pig sidekick, all the while raising a family as a single dad.
Stars: Jason Alexander, Gregg Berger, Nancy Travis, Dweezil Zappa
Votes: 6,675
33. The Extra Man (2010)
R | 108 min | Comedy
A man who escorts wealthy widows in New York's Upper East Side takes a young aspiring playwright under his wing.
Directors: Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini | Stars: Kevin Kline, Paul Dano, Katie Holmes, Marian Seldes
Votes: 5,406 | Gross: $0.45M
34. A Stranger Among Us (1992)
PG-13 | 110 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Emily, a tough NYPD cop, is sent to an orthodox Jewish community to investigate a missing person plus $720,000 in missing diamonds. To solve what becomes a murder case, she has to join the community.
Director: Sidney Lumet | Stars: Melanie Griffith, Eric Thal, John Pankow, Tracy Pollan
Votes: 4,235 | Gross: $12.28M
35. 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: 3,274
36.
Lucifer (2016–2021)
Episode:
Yabba Dabba Do Me
(2021)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Loony Lucifer and cartoon Chloe find themselves trapped in an animated loop. Amenadiel prepares for his new job. Dan returns to the city of angels.
Director: Nathan Hope | Stars: Tom Ellis, Lauren German, Kevin Alejandro, D.B. Woodside
Votes: 3,081
37. Year of the Gun (1991)
R | 111 min | Action, Romance, Thriller
In 1978, a journalist and a photojournalist, both young Americans, had a close encounter with Red Brigades terrorists in Rome.
Director: John Frankenheimer | Stars: Andrew McCarthy, Sharon Stone, Valeria Golino, John Pankow
Votes: 2,965 | Gross: $1.18M
38. Law & Order: LA (2010–2011)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Los Angeles police detectives investigate crimes and district attorneys prosecute the offenders.
Stars: Corey Stoll, Rachel Ticotin, Alfred Molina, Terrence Howard
Votes: 2,832
39. The Big Tease (1999)
R | 86 min | Comedy
The Big Tease is big fun, a fish-out-of-water tale teeming with charm and a hilariously satiric view of life in L. A.
Director: Kevin Allen | Stars: Craig Ferguson, Chris Langham, David Rasche, Frances Fisher
Votes: 2,687 | Gross: $0.19M
40. The Chosen (1981)
PG | 108 min | Drama
In 1944, in Brooklyn, two Jewish kids become friends. One is from a very conservative family, and the other is more liberal. The issues of importance of tradition, parental expectations and the formation of Israel cause constant friction.
Director: Jeremy Kagan | Stars: Maximilian Schell, Rod Steiger, Robby Benson, Barry Miller
Votes: 2,411
41.
Elementary (2012–2019)
Episode:
The Long Fuse
(2012)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
While Watson struggles with Holmes over finding a new sponsor, they work a case of a bombing of an Internet company. The bomb was planted four years ago but it's inconceivable that anyone would plan a bombing so far into the future.
Director: Andrew Bernstein | Stars: Jonny Lee Miller, Lucy Liu, Jon Michael Hill, Aidan Quinn
Votes: 1,420
42. The Book of Daniel (2006)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Reverend Daniel Webster turns to a modern incarnation of Jesus to help him deal with his personal and professional problems.
Stars: Aidan Quinn, Susanna Thompson, Christian Campbell, Ivan Shaw
Votes: 908
43. Great Performances (1971– )
TV-G | 180 min | Music, Musical
Filmed and televised versions of theater productions, such as plays, musicals, operas, ballets, and concerts from around the world.
Stars: Scott Yoo, Julie Andrews, Renée Fleming, Plácido Domingo
Votes: 902
44.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– )
Episode:
Agent Provocateur
(2015)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An actor is suspected of raping a 15-year-old girl, but are he and his agent trying to spin it into a publicity stunt for his new movie? And why is a tabloid journalist keeping the NYPD from discovering the truth?
Director: Alex Chapple | Stars: Mariska Hargitay, Danny Pino, Kelli Giddish, Ice-T
Votes: 893
45.
Episodes (2011–2017)
Episode:
Episode One
(2011)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy
BAFTA-winning sitcom Lyan's Boys script writers Sean and Beverly Lincoln are startled by US studio boss Merc Lapidus's offer to work on a remake in Hollywood. Sean persuades suspicious Bev,... See full summary »
Director: James Griffiths | Stars: Matt LeBlanc, Stephen Mangan, Tamsin Greig, John Pankow
Votes: 785
46.
Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode:
Glades
(1984)
TV-14 | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Crockett & Tubbs have to recover a witness in a major drug dealer's trial, who has ran off to the Everglades and must testify in 48 hours.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott
Votes: 696
47.
The Good Wife (2009–2016)
Episode:
Getting Off
(2011)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Alicia is assigned to defend a woman who is being sued by a widow whose husband was murdered by someone he met on the defendant's website. Once again, Alicia and Will are up against the ... See full summary »
Director: Roxann Dawson | Stars: Julianna Margulies, Matt Czuchry, Archie Panjabi, Graham Phillips
Votes: 666
48.
Episodes (2011–2017)
Episode:
Episode Two
(2011)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy
Sean and Beverly are still reeling from the network's decision to cast Matt LeBlanc as the star of their show. But when they meet him at a swanky LA dinner party at Merc's house, Matt ... See full summary »
Director: James Griffiths | Stars: Matt LeBlanc, Tamsin Greig, Stephen Mangan, John Pankow
Votes: 628
49.
Episodes (2011–2017)
Episode:
Episode Seven
(2011)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
A final goodbye between Matt and Sean takes an unexpected turn involving a missing Jaguar, a red-nosed reindeer, and the smell of cinnamon.
Director: James Griffiths | Stars: Matt LeBlanc, Stephen Mangan, Tamsin Greig, John Pankow
Votes: 569
50. The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd (1987–1991)
30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Molly Dodd is a divorced, thirty-something woman living in New York City facing the comedy and drama of a widely-changing career, difficulties of apartment living, managing a love life and its consequences, and much more.
Stars: Blair Brown, James Greene, Allyn Ann McLerie, William Converse-Roberts
Votes: 568