Sort by Number of Votes - Most Rated Movies and TV Shows With Diane Sawyer

1. The Switch (I) (2010)

PG-13 | 101 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Seven years after the fact, a man comes to the realization that he was the sperm donor for his best friend's boy.

Directors: Josh Gordon, Will Speck | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Patrick Wilson, Jeff Goldblum

Votes: 112,302 | Gross: $27.76M

2. The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst (2015–2024)

TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

Filmmaker Andrew Jarecki examines the complicated life of reclusive real estate icon Robert Durst, the key suspect in a series of unsolved crimes.

Stars: Andrew Jarecki, Robert Durst, J. Patrick Burns, Dick DeGuerin

Votes: 51,448

3. The Daily Show (1996– )

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

A comedy news show featuring humorous takes on top stories.

Stars: Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Roy Wood Jr.

Votes: 48,180

4. The Colbert Report (2005–2014)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

Satirical newscaster Stephen Colbert provides humorous commentary on the big issues going on in the United States and the rest of the world, with his larger-than-life ego and overly-patriotic spirit along with him every step of the way.

Stars: Stephen Colbert, Jay Katsir, Jon Stewart, Paul Dinello

Votes: 39,167

5. Capturing the Friedmans (2003)

Not Rated | 107 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

Documentary on the Friedmans, a seemingly typical, upper-middle-class Jewish family whose world is instantly transformed when the father and his youngest son are arrested and charged with shocking and horrible crimes.

Director: Andrew Jarecki | Stars: Arnold Friedman, Jesse Friedman, David Friedman, Elaine Friedman

Votes: 27,096 | Gross: $3.12M

6. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–2009)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show, which is often silly and whimsical.

Stars: Conan O'Brien, The Max Weinberg 7, Andy Richter, Joel Godard

Votes: 18,953

7. The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003–2023)

TV-G | 60 min | Talk-Show

A mix of celebrity interviews, musical performers, audience participation games, and segments spotlighting real people with extraordinary stories and talents.

Stars: Ellen DeGeneres, Stephen Boss, Andy Lassner, Kym Douglas

Votes: 17,590

8. Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Jimmy Kimmel interviews celebrities.

Stars: Jimmy Kimmel, Cleto and the Cletones, Guillermo Rodriguez, Paul E. Raff

Votes: 17,421

9. Sesame Street (1969– )

TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family

On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, human and muppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.

Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson

Votes: 15,369

10. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015– )

TV-PG | 41 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Stephen Colbert took over as host, executive producer and writer of THE LATE SHOW on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. The comedy-variety-talk show is broadcast five nights a week from the Ed Sullivan theater in New York.

Stars: Stephen Colbert, Stay Human, Jon Batiste, Jen Spyra

Votes: 14,889

11. Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

The Late Show with David Letterman is an hour-long weeknight comedy and talk-show broadcast by CBS from the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York City.

Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Alan Kalter, Biff Henderson

Votes: 14,289

12. The View (1997– )

TV-PG | 60 min | Talk-Show

Five women with very different outlooks on politics, Hollywood and its stars, and current events discuss these and other divisive topics of the day. Originated by Barbara Walters and currently led by longtime host, Whoopi Goldberg.

Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Virginia Hamilton, Sunny Hostin

Votes: 9,446

13. The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986–2011)

TV-PG | 60 min | News, Talk-Show

Oprah Winfrey hosts a live audience talk-show with celebrity guests and discusses daily stories.

Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Nate Berkus, Gayle King, Chris Rock

Votes: 5,429

14. Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Popular late-night comedy/talk-show with host David Letterman, interviewing famous guests.

Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Bill Wendell, Calvert DeForest

Votes: 4,988

15. 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: 4,338

16. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)

TV-14 | 105 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.

Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Skitch Henderson

Votes: 4,241

17. The Hornet's Nest (2014)

R | 93 min | Documentary, Action, History

Armed only with their cameras, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning conflict Journalist Mike Boettcher, and his son, Carlos, provide unprecedented access into the longest war in U.S. history.

Directors: David Salzberg, Christian Tureaud | Stars: Frank Adamski, Ofren Arrechaga, Ed Bankston, Carlos Boettcher

Votes: 2,810 | Gross: $0.31M

18. Entertainment Tonight (1981– )

30 min | News, Talk-Show

"Entertainment Tonight" is the #1 syndicated entertainment newsmagazine in the world.

Stars: Kevin Frazier, Nischelle Turner, Matt Cohen, Nancy O'Dell

Votes: 2,766

19. 20/20 (1978– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, News

ABC's original hour-long news magazine.

Stars: David Muir, Amy Robach, Elizabeth Vargas, Deborah Roberts

Votes: 2,733

20. Live with Kelly and Mark (1988– )

TV-PG | 61 min | Talk-Show

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos interact with their guests.

Stars: Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest, Michael Gelman, Art Moore

Votes: 2,309

21. I Am Cait (2015–2016)

TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography

Follows the transformation of Bruce Jenner from a man to Caitlyn Jenner, a woman, by showing the struggles and publicity of changing gender.

Stars: Caitlyn Jenner, Courtney Nanson, Candis Cayne, Chandi Moore

Votes: 2,297

22. Frontline (1983– )

TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, News

FRONTLINE is investigative journalism that questions, explains and changes our world and American television's top long-form news and current affairs series since 1983

Stars: Will Lyman, Sarah Childress, Priyanka Boghani, Arun Rath

Votes: 2,295

23. Good Morning America (1975– )

TV-G | 120 min | News, Talk-Show

They present the news and information source of the day's topics and journalism.

Stars: Lara Spencer, Ginger Zee, Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos

Votes: 2,023

24. Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel (2011)

PG-13 | 86 min | Documentary, Biography

A look at the life and work of the influential fashion editor of Harpers Bazaar, Diana Vreeland.

Directors: Lisa Immordino Vreeland, Bent-Jorgen Perlmutt, Frédéric Tcheng | Stars: Diana Vreeland, Richard Avedon, David Bailey, Lauren Bacall

Votes: 1,695 | Gross: $1.00M

25. The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996–2002)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Comedian Rosie O'Donnell produces and hosts her first daytime talk show that focuses on interviews with celebrities about acting, writing, charity work, and family life.

Stars: Rosie O'Donnell, John McDaniel, Caroline Rhea, Susan Lucci

Votes: 1,581

26. 60 Minutes (1979– )

60 min | News

Australian version of the long-running news-magazine show.

Stars: Tara Brown, Liz Hayes, Liam Bartlett, Peter Overton

Votes: 1,379

27. The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst (2015–2024)
Episode: "What the Hell Did I Do?" (2015)

TV-14 | 38 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

Filmmakers spend nearly a decade investigating Robert Durst and his alleged crimes.

Director: Andrew Jarecki | Stars: Juliette Campa, Rose Cordova, Robert Durst, Andrew Jarecki

Votes: 1,331

28. Larry King Live (1985–2010)

TV-14 | 60 min | News, Talk-Show

Popular and controversial journalist Larry King hosts this CNN call-in talk show.

Stars: Larry King, Bob Woodward, Ryan Seacrest, Bill Maher

Votes: 1,266

29. American Masters (1985– )

TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.

Stars: Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Tony Bennett, Dick Cavett

Votes: 1,169

30. Rachael Ray (2006–2023)

TV-G | 60 min | News, Talk-Show

Rachael Ray offers simple solutions to everyday issues.

Stars: Rachael Ray, Mike Goral, Gretta Monahan, Ian Smith

Votes: 1,165

31. Everything Is Copy (2015)

TV-14 | 89 min | Documentary, Biography

A look at the life and work of writer/filmmaker Nora Ephron.

Directors: Jacob Bernstein, Nick Hooker | Stars: Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, Amy Adams, Reese Witherspoon

Votes: 1,141

32. The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst (2015–2024)
Episode: A Body in the Bay (2015)

TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

In 2001, a dismembered corpse is found floating in Galveston Bay, Texas.

Director: Andrew Jarecki | Stars: Michael Antonio, Bobbi Bacha, Charles Bagli, Joy Behar

Votes: 1,127

33. The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst (2015–2024)
Episode: Poor Little Rich Boy (2015)

TV-14 | 46 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

Durst reveals details about his childhood including witnessing his mother's suicide.

Director: Andrew Jarecki | Stars: Eric Rizk, Susan Berman, Candace Bryant, Sara Canter

Votes: 1,010

34. The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst (2015–2024)
Episode: Family Values (2015)

TV-14 | 46 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

Family and friends of Kathie Durst continue to hunt for the truth about what happened to her.

Director: Andrew Jarecki | Stars: Debra Kay Anderson, Robert Durst, Michael Simon Hall, Kevin J. Hynes

Votes: 992

35. The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst (2015–2024)
Episode: The State of Texas vs. Robert Durst (2015)

TV-14 | 51 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

In 2003, Galveston, Texas, becomes a media circus as the press descends to cover Durst's trial.

Director: Andrew Jarecki | Stars: Debra Kay Anderson, Susan Berman, Cody Cazalas, Dick DeGuerin

Votes: 987

36. The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst (2015–2024)
Episode: The Gangster's Daughter (2015)

TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

A tip leads a district attorney to re-open the investigation into the disappearance of Kathie Durst.

Director: Andrew Jarecki | Stars: Debra Kay Anderson, Charles Bagli, Joe Becerra, Susan Berman

Votes: 984

37. Extra (1994– )

TV-PG | 30 min | News

Extra, a television news updates show on current events in the mass-entertainment business such as movies, TV, music, etc.

Stars: Renee Bargh, Charissa Thompson, Mario Lopez, Billy Bush

Votes: 958

38. Inside Edition (1988– )

TV-PG | 30 min | Documentary, News

Along with Hard Copy (1989) and A Current Affair (1986), this show was one of the early alternative news shows to be carried nationwide in the US. Primary stories usually focused on sex ... See full summary »

Stars: Deborah Norville, Les Trent, Jim Moret, Megan Alexander

Votes: 808

39. The Insider (2004–2017)

TV-PG | 30 min | News

The Insider brings you the latest celebrity and entertainment news. The Insider tackles the trending celebrity stories of the day, as well as exclusive interviews and in-depth reporting.

Stars: Keltie Knight, Michael Yo, Louis Aguirre, Debbie Matenopoulos

Votes: 671

40. The Howard Stern Show (1990–1993)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Howard Stern's short lived WWOR-TV Channel 9 show.

Stars: Howard Stern, Robin Quivers, Jackie Martling, John Melendez

Votes: 521

41. The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards 2005 (2005 TV Special)

Golden Globe Award - American award awarded by the Hollywood association of the foreign press from 1944 for works in movies and television's pictures.

Director: Chris Donovan | Stars: Natalie Portman, Leonardo DiCaprio, Hilary Swank, Alejandro Amenábar

Votes: 483

42. ABC World News Tonight with David Muir (1953– )

30 min | News

From the 60's to the 90's, the three major networks were, for the most part, the only source for national and international news. ABC News, anchored by Peter Jennings, regularly presented ... See full summary »

Stars: Diane Sawyer, David Muir, Rob Marciano, Matt Gutman

Votes: 425

43. The Kelly File (2013–2017)

60 min | News, Talk-Show

Megyn Kelly analyzes the top news stories of the day and interviews people making headlines.

Stars: Megyn Kelly, Trace Gallagher, Chris Stirewalt, Marc Thiessen

Votes: 425

44. 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

45. 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: 376

46. ABC News Nightline (1980– )

30 min | News, Talk-Show

A nightly discussion of one important news event from earlier that day.

Stars: JuJu Chang, Bill Weir, Terry Moran, Byron Pitts

Votes: 359

47. The Tony Danza Show (2004–2006)

TV-G | Talk-Show

Hosted by one of America's most recognized and likeable television personalities, "The Tony Danza Show" is an entertaining one-hour talk show produced live daily from New York. Guests will ... See full summary »

Stars: Tony Danza, Dave Dettman, Rocco DiSpirito, Sandra Lee

Votes: 350

48. The Diplomat (2015)

TV-14 | 104 min | Documentary, Biography

THE DIPLOMAT tells the remarkable story of the life and legacy of Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, whose singular career spanned fifty years of American foreign policy - from Vietnam to Afghanistan.

Director: David Holbrooke | Stars: Madeleine Albright, Christiane Amanpour, Rina Amiri, Kofi Annan

Votes: 347

49. Billy Graham: An Extraordinary Journey (2018 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 48 min | Documentary, Biography, Family

Explore key moments in Billy Graham's journey as a dairy farmer's son who rose to prominence, becoming one of the most influential religious leaders in modern history.

Directors: Daniel Camenisch, Vonda Harrell | Stars: Billy Graham, Paul Harvey, Jeff Hoyt, Morrow Graham

Votes: 271

50. I Am Cait (2015–2016)
Episode: Meeting Cait (2015)

TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary, Biography

Caitlyn Jenner proudly announces her true self to the world, but still has a hard time with meeting some of her family for the first time; Caitlyn is inspired to learn more about transgender youth in crisis.

Director: Andrea Metz | Stars: Caitlyn Jenner, Scott Disick, Leah James, Brody Jenner

Votes: 238