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1. Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977)
R | 117 min | Horror
A teenage girl once possessed by a demon finds that it still lurks within her. Meanwhile, a priest investigates the death of the girl's exorcist.
Directors: John Boorman, Rospo Pallenberg | Stars: Richard Burton, Linda Blair, Louise Fletcher, Max von Sydow
Votes: 28,416 | Gross: $30.75M
2. Growing Pains (1985–1992)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The misadventures of a family with a home business father and a journalist mother.
Stars: Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns, Kirk Cameron, Jeremy Miller
Votes: 16,360
3. The Love Boat (1977–1987)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The romantic and comic tales of the passengers and crew of the cruise ship, Pacific Princess.
Stars: Gavin MacLeod, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange, Fred Grandy
Votes: 13,654
4. The Six Million Dollar Man (1974–1978)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
After a severely injured test pilot is rebuilt with nuclear-powered bionic limbs and implants, he serves as an intelligence agent.
Stars: Lee Majors, Richard Anderson, Martin E. Brooks, Lindsay Wagner
Votes: 12,993
5. Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The misadventures of a wealthy Manhattan family who adopted the children of their late African American housekeeper from Harlem.
Stars: Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Conrad Bain, Dana Plato
Votes: 12,423
6. CHiPs (1977–1983)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The adventures of two California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers.
Stars: Erik Estrada, Larry Wilcox, Robert Pine, Paul Linke
Votes: 11,530
7. The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Mrs. Edna Garrett, housemother and dietitian at the Eastland School, teaches a group of girls in her charge how to solve those problems that every teenager has to face.
Stars: Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn, Nancy McKeon
Votes: 8,558
8. California Suite (1978)
PG | 103 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Misadventures of four groups of guests at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Director: Herbert Ross | Stars: Jane Fonda, Alan Alda, Maggie Smith, Michael Caine
Votes: 8,124
9. The End (I) (1978)
R | 100 min | Comedy, Drama
Slapstick black comedy about a man (Reynolds) who finds that he hasn't much longer to live and has bungled his attempts at suicide.
Director: Burt Reynolds | Stars: Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Dom DeLuise, Strother Martin
Votes: 4,389
10. Maury (1991–2022)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Talk-Show
Day after day, Maury and his producers invite guests to the show. This talk show differs from many of its peers in that it covers topics that are more sensitive and "private".
Stars: Maury Povich, Raphael B. Johnson, Carey Torrice, Kevin Bacon
Votes: 2,305
11. 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: 2,060
12. High School U.S.A. (1983 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 96 min | Comedy
Set in a senior high school class, J.J. pursues the girlfriend of a rival from a higher clique.
Director: Rod Amateau | Stars: Michael J. Fox, Nancy McKeon, Todd Bridges, Angela Cartwright
Votes: 1,670
13. ABC Afterschool Specials (1972–1997)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A teen drama anthology that often touched on social issues of the day.
Stars: Lance Kerwin, Samaria Graham, Mara Hobel, Alexa Kenin
Votes: 1,266
14. E! True Hollywood Story (1996– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography
Documentary series exploring a topic, headline, or person that became the ground zero for a revolution in culture; told by the people who were on the front lines of the story.
Stars: Phil Crowley, Chip Bolcik, Beng Spies, Ken Baker
Votes: 1,256
15. The Arsenio Hall Show (1989–1994)
60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Arsenio Hall hosts this hip, late-night talk show.
Stars: Arsenio Hall, Burton Richardson, Michael Wolff, Sinbad
Votes: 997
16. The Hollywood Squares (Daytime) (1965–1980)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Contestants guess the correctness of celebrities' answers in order to win spaces in a tic-tac-toe game.
Stars: Peter Marshall, Kenny Williams, Cliff Arquette, Paul Lynde
Votes: 960
17. Return to Boggy Creek (1977)
G | 85 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Two men travel deep into the woods to search for a Bigfoot-like creature called "Big Bay-Ty" which has recently been sighted near Boggy Creek. Three children secretly follow. Little do they know a hurricane is about to commence.
Director: Tom Moore | Stars: Dawn Wells, Dana Plato, David Sobiesk, Marcus Claudel
Votes: 695
18. Different Strokes (1998 Video)
R | 88 min | Drama, Romance
A Los Angeles fashion model falls in love with a female art director during a photo shoot which puts their newfound romance at odds with the model's photographer boyfriend.
Director: Michael Paul Girard | Stars: Dana Plato, Bentley Mitchum, Landon Hall, David Millbern
Votes: 602
19.
The Six Million Dollar Man (1974–1978)
Episode:
The Bionic Woman
(1975)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Steve Austin reunites with his childhood sweetheart only to have her suffer a crippling accident which can only be rectified with bionic implants.
Director: Dick Moder | Stars: Lee Majors, Richard Anderson, Lindsay Wagner, Malachi Throne
Votes: 495
20. Compelling Evidence (1995)
86 min | Thriller
Rick Stone is the world's biggest action star but unfortunately, he is also the prime suspect in his wife's death. He must enlist the help of a conniving tabloid reporter named Dana Fields ... See full summary »
Director: Donald Farmer | Stars: Brigitte Nielsen, Danny Fendley, Dana Plato, Melissa Moore
Votes: 472
21. Night Trap (1992 Video Game)
T | Adventure, Horror, Mystery
Strange things have been occurring at the Martins' residence. Five teenagers have already disappeared while staying there.
Directors: James W. Riley, Randy Field | Stars: Dana Plato, Tracy Matheson, Debra Parks, Allison Rhea
Votes: 392
22. Sally Jessy Raphael (1983–2002)
TV-14 | Talk-Show
A long-running talk show with a host of the same name. This show was one of the first challengers to Phil Donahue's undisputed rule over the daytime talk world. Raphael's subjects were ... See full summary »
Stars: Sally Jessy Raphael, Myreah Mai Moore, Davy Jones, Carol Burnett
Votes: 378
23. Hello, Larry (1979–1980)
30 min | Comedy
Larry Alder is a 44-year-old divorcee in Portland, Oregon, raising his two teenage daughters and hosting a call-in psychology radio show.
Stars: McLean Stevenson, Kim Richards, Joanna Gleason, Krista Errickson
Votes: 336
24. Bikini Beach Race (1992)
105 min | Adventure, Comedy, Romance
Rev up your engines as the most gorgeous and charming Bed Race Team of all, The Sex Puppets, heat up the raceway. Clad in bikinis and sexy lingerie, they'll bump and grind their way to ... See full summary »
Director: Eric Louzil | Stars: Dana Plato, Xavier Barquet, Nick Santa Maria, Mathew Marko
Votes: 307
25. Beyond the Bermuda Triangle (1975 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 74 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
A retired businessman notices that there has been a rash of ships and planes disappearing off the Florida coast, and he starts to investigate.
Director: William A. Graham | Stars: Fred MacMurray, Sam Groom, Donna Mills, Susanne Reed
Votes: 245
26. The Word (1990–1995)
60 min | Talk-Show
The show that pushed forward the boundries of youth TV, always coming close to going too far.
Stars: Terry Christian, Dani Behr, Katie Puckrik, Amanda De Cadenet
Votes: 217
27. The Alan Thicke Show (1980– )
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Alan Thicke, Maurice LaMarche, Jamie Farr, Howie Mandel
Votes: 177
28.
The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode:
Rough Housing
(1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Cindy decides not to attend the Harvest Ball when Blair intimates that because of her tomboyishness she might be a lesbian.
Director: Nick Havinga | Stars: Charlotte Rae, John Lawlor, Jenny O'Hara, Lisa Whelchel
Votes: 169
29.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
Movin' In
(1978)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Philip Drummond is a wealthy Manhattan industrialist who takes in Arnold and Willis Jackson, the two sons of his late housekeeper; Drummond is white and the boys are black. Arnold, age 8, ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Kenwith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 167
30.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
My Fair Larry
(1983)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Willis asks Kimberly to help a classmate who lacks sensitivity to try and get a girl at school. However, the plan backfires when he falls in love with Kimberly.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 149
31.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
The Bicycle Man: Part 1
(1983)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Arnold and Dudley become friends with the owner of a local bicycle shop named Henry, unaware that he is a pedophile looking for his next victim.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 143
32. Prime Suspect (1989)
89 min | Thriller
The only witness to a young woman's murder has a nervous breakdown, is institutionalized, and escapes, tracking down the murderer.
Director: Bruce Kimmel | Stars: Robert F. Lyons, Susan Strasberg, Frank Stallone, Billy Drago
Votes: 136
33.
CHiPs (1977–1983)
Episode:
Roller Disco: Part 2
(1979)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Ponch and Jon continue pursuing the roller skating smash and grab thieves. Jon helps a famous musician who is exhausted and disillusioned. Meanwhile, Ponch is running out of time to find ... See full summary »
Director: Don Weis | Stars: Erik Estrada, Larry Wilcox, Robert Pine, Leif Garrett
Votes: 133
34.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
The Bicycle Man: Part 2
(1983)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Drummond and Mr. Ramsey learn the truth about Mr. Horton, the seemingly friendly bicycle shop owner with a very sinister side. It soon becomes a race against time to get details out of ... See full summary »
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 133
35.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
The Social Worker
(1978)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A social worker investigates the boys' home life and tells Mr. Drummond that she believes black children belong in black households. When Drummond tells this to Mrs. Garrett while she is ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Kenwith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 130
36.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
Mother's Last Visit
(1978)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Mr. Drummond's mother arrives for an unscheduled visit and has an adverse reaction to her son's new family situation.
Director: Herbert Kenwith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 128
37.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
The Spanking
(1978)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Arnold is caught throwing water bombs off the balcony and Mr. Drummond feels that a fitting punishment is a spanking.
Director: Herbert Kenwith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 127
38.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
Goodbye Dolly
(1978)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
After Kimberly donates Arnold's ratty old doll named Homer to charity and it is sold, he can't sleep. Mr. Drummond quickly tires of this, so he hires a detective to try and find the doll.
Director: Herbert Kenwith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 117
39.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
Prep School
(1978)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Mr. Drummond is excited about the possibility of the boys enrolling at his old prep school.
Director: Herbert Kenwith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 114
40.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
The Girls School
(1979)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Mrs. Garrett bonds with the girls at Eastland Academy, the school Kimberly attends.
Director: Herbert Kenwith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 113
41.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
The Trial
(1978)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
After reading a book on the American legal system, Willis demands a fair trial for Arnold after he is accused of putting his goldfish in the hot tub.
Director: Herbert Kenwith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 107
42.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
The Trip: Part 1
(1979)
TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Mr. Drummond's company has bought out a radio station in Portland, Oregon, where his old army buddy, Larry Alder, hosts a talk show.
Director: Herbert Kenwith | Stars: Conrad Bain, McLean Stevenson, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges
Votes: 104
43.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
The Fight
(1979)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Over Mr. Drummond's objections, Willis teaches Arnold how to fight a playground bully.
Director: Herbert Kenwith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 104
44.
Growing Pains (1985–1992)
Episode:
Mike's Madonna Story
(1985)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family
A Madonna-styled teenage seductress wreaks havoc in the Seaver household when she appears at their doorstep in some rather revealing clothing looking for Mike and plotting to make him her next seduction.
Director: John Pasquin | Stars: Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns, Kirk Cameron, Tracey Gold
Votes: 103
45.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
The Woman
(1979)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Mr. Drummond introduces the family to a woman in his life that he plans to propose to.
Director: Herbert Kenwith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 102
46. Desperation Boulevard (1998)
90 min | Comedy
A former child star tries to get her career back in Hollywood.
Director: Greg Glienna | Stars: Judy Tenuta, Michael Lerner, Erin Moran, Wil Shriner
Votes: 101
47.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
Retrospective
(1978)
TV-14 | 26 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The Drummonds reminisce about the time they have spent together since Arnold and Willis joined the family. Clips from past episodes are featured.
Director: Herbert Kenwith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 101
48.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
Arnold's Girlfriend: Part 1
(1979)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Arnold must have an appendectomy. Fred Tanner wants his daughter Alice put in a bedroom away from Arnold. When the two learn of this, they run away.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 100
49.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
The Relative
(1979)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A relative of the boys comes to visit from Detroit. She plans to stay only a night, but then fakes an injury and quickly overstays her welcome.
Director: Herbert Kenwith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 100
50.
Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode:
Willis' Privacy
(1979)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Willis starts to feel that Arnold is a nuisance and wants his own space away from him.
Director: Herbert Kenwith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato
Votes: 100