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1. The Simpsons (1989– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.
Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Julie Kavner
Votes: 435,591
2. White House Down (2013)
PG-13 | 131 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
While on a tour of the White House with his young daughter, a Capitol policeman springs into action to save his child and protect the president from a heavily armed group of paramilitary invaders.
Director: Roland Emmerich | Stars: Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jason Clarke
Votes: 236,122 | Gross: $73.10M
3. Mank (2020)
R | 131 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
1930s Hollywood is re-evaluated through the eyes of scathing social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane (1941).
Director: David Fincher | Stars: Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried, Lily Collins, Tom Pelphrey
Votes: 82,690
4. Party Down (2009– )
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
A group of actors move to Los Angeles to make it big, but end up working as caterers.
Stars: Adam Scott, Ken Marino, Ryan Hansen, Martin Starr
Votes: 37,131
5. Big Love (2006–2011)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama
A Utah polygamist who owns home improvement stores in the Salt Lake City area juggles relationships with three wives while trying to keep his complex family life from becoming a public scandal.
Stars: Bill Paxton, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Chloë Sevigny, Ginnifer Goodwin
Votes: 23,259
6. The Practice (1997–2004)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
We follow the exploits and cases of defense attorneys of a Boston law firm. Bobby Donnell is the senior defense attorney and founder of the firm.
Stars: Dylan McDermott, Kelli Williams, Lara Flynn Boyle, Steve Harris
Votes: 10,418
7. Jeopardy! (1984– )
TV-G | 30 min | Short, Game-Show, Reality-TV
A returning champion and two challengers test their buzzer skills and their knowledge in a wide range of academic and popular categories.
Stars: Alex Trebek, Johnny Gilbert, Jimmy McGuire, Sarah Whitcomb Foss
Votes: 8,213
8. Sugar (2024– )
TV-MA | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Private investigator John Sugar examines the mysterious disappearance of Olivia Siegel, the granddaughter of a legendary Hollywood producer.
Stars: Colin Farrell, Kirby, Amy Ryan, Dennis Boutsikaris
Votes: 5,077
9. Memory: The Origins of Alien (2019)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, History
An in-depth voyage into the sci-fi film Alien (1979) with the visionary filmmakers who created it. See how one of the most terrifying movies of all time came to life 40 years ago, inspired by ancient mythology and our universal fears.
Director: Alexandre O. Philippe | Stars: Clarke Wolfe, Nicholas Cull, William Linn, Dan O'Bannon
Votes: 3,475 | Gross: $0.03M
10. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2002– )
TV-PG | 21 min | Game-Show
Contestants use audience input, elimination of multiple choice options, and help from a friend to answer trivia questions for an escalating tier of cash prizes.
Stars: Meredith Vieira, Chris Harrison, Cedric The Entertainer, Terry Crews
Votes: 2,559
11. The Great Buster (2018)
Not Rated | 102 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
Documentary on the life and works of comic genius Buster Keaton, directed by Peter Bogdanovich.
Director: Peter Bogdanovich | Stars: Peter Bogdanovich, Dick Cavett, Frank Capra, Jim Curtis
Votes: 2,389 | Gross: $0.14M
12. Siskel & Ebert (1986–2010)
TV-PG | 30 min | Talk-Show
Chicago critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert rate new movies with a thumbs up, or a thumbs down.
Stars: Roger Ebert, Gene Siskel, Richard Roeper, Michael Phillips
Votes: 2,273
13. TMZ on TV (2007– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, News
Follow the hosts of this million dollar television show as they report on the newest Hollywood gossip, movie titles and more
Stars: Dax Holt, Harvey Levin, Brian Mcdaniel, Ryan Satin
Votes: 2,236
14. The Young Turks (2005– )
TV-14 | 120 min | News, Talk-Show
A daring, funny, and brutally honest show that covers politics, entertainment, movies, sports, and pop culture.
Stars: Ana Kasparian, Cenk Uygur, John Iadarola, Rick Storm
Votes: 2,181
15. All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (2019– )
TV-14 | 120 min | Action, Sport
Professional male and female wrestlers compete against each other in an AEW Dynamite event in order to emerge victorious.
Stars: Tony Schiavone, Paul Turner, Aubrey Edwards, Marc Letzman
Votes: 1,754
16. The Bling Ring (2011 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 87 min | Drama
Teenagers break into celebrities houses to experience the rich life by stealing their belongings.
Director: Michael Lembeck | Stars: Austin Butler, Yin Chang, Tom Irwin, Sebastian Sozzi
Votes: 1,730
17. The Movies (2019)
Not Rated | 120 min | Documentary
A look at the history of movies and their impact on our culture.
Stars: Paul Thomas Anderson, Edgar Wright, Brad Bird, Ben Mankiewicz
Votes: 1,549
18.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Treehouse of Horror XXXI
(2020)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The 31st annual Simpsons Halloween special includes a frightening look at the 2020 election, parodies of Pixar and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and a ninth birthday Lisa just can't get over.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Steven Dean Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,324
19. CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (1979– )
TV-PG | 90 min | News, Talk-Show
The news show that does personal interest pieces. Anything from interviews with actors, political figures, athletes, musicians, costume designers, fashion designers, restaurant owners, charity heads, kids with special talents
Stars: Jane Pauley, Charles Osgood, Mo Rocca, Lee Cowan
Votes: 1,066
20. I Am Steve McQueen (2014)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Biography
I Am Steve McQueen" is told through the eyes of the people that knew him best including much of his family that followed his path into acting including son Chad, ("Karate Kid"), his ... See full summary »
Director: Jeff Renfroe | Stars: Steve McQueen, Robert Downey Jr., Kristin Kreuk, Zoë Bell
Votes: 752
21. The Bonnie Hunt Show (2008–2010)
TV-PG | Comedy, Talk-Show
Actress and comedienne Bonnie Hunt sits down with a wide variety of guests in the daily syndicated talk show.
Stars: Bonnie Hunt, Nicholas Pike, Don Lake, Alice Hunt
Votes: 676
22. Mad As Hell (2014)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
The Young Turks, one of the most popular online news shows in the world, has amassed a YouTube network consisting of millions of subscribers and billions of views. But that wasn't always the case.
Director: Andrew Napier | Stars: Cenk Uygur, George W. Bush, Connie Chung, Wesley Clark
Votes: 636
23. I Am Alfred Hitchcock (2021)
84 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A documentary showcasing the epic and at times controversial career of masterful director Alfred Hitchcock.
Director: Joel Ashton McCarthy | Stars: Ingrid Bergman, Tere Carrubba, William Friedkin, Farley Granger
Votes: 616
24. Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story (2020)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary
An action-documentary about the evolution of stunt women from The Perils of Pauline (1914) and beyond.
Director: April Wright | Stars: Michelle Jubilee Gonzalez, Juan Abdias, Andy Armstrong, Tammie Baird
Votes: 498
25.
Party Down (2009– )
Episode:
Cole Landry's Draft Day Party
(2010)
TV-MA | 26 min | Comedy, Drama
It's draft day for the NFL, and the crew is working a party at the home of Cole Landry, the Pac-10's top quarterback, expected to go early in the first round. A TV crew is filming ... See full summary »
Director: Fred Savage | Stars: Adam Scott, Ken Marino, Megan Mullally, Ryan Hansen
Votes: 468
26. What the Flick?! (2010–2018)
News, Talk-Show
Badass and honest reviews from a variety of the top critics in Hollwoodland.
Stars: Ben Mankiewicz, Christy Lemire, Matt Atchity, Alonso Duralde
Votes: 319
27.
The Movies (2019)
Episode:
The Eighties
(2019)
Not Rated | 79 min | Documentary
In the Eighties, stars like Tom Cruise, Meryl Streep and Eddie Murphy explode on the screen. Aliens, time travelers, ghosts and road warriors share the cineplex with troubled teens, battered boxers, classical composers and career girls.
Stars: F. Murray Abraham, Lorraine Ali, Paul Thomas Anderson, Anne Archer
Votes: 267
28. Film: The Living Record of Our Memory (2021)
120 min | Documentary
This documentary explores film through the voices of significant professionals who have contributed to make sure moving images survive and remain accessible.
Director: Inés Toharia Terán | Stars: Ann Adachi-Tasch, Laure Adler, Benjamin Chowkwan Ado, Janice Allen
Votes: 254
29.
Sugar (2024– )
Episode:
Starry-Eyed
(2024)
TV-MA | 34 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sugar and Melanie track down Olivia's friend, who shares disturbing information about Davy and his family. Davy and Kenny dig into Sugar's past.
Director: Adam Arkin | Stars: Colin Farrell, Kirby, Amy Ryan, Dennis Boutsikaris
Votes: 254
30. The Rotten Tomatoes Show (2009– )
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Brett Erlich, Ellen Fox, Alonso Duralde, Joey Vosevich
Votes: 228
31.
The Movies (2019)
Episode:
The Nineties
(2019)
Not Rated | 79 min | Documentary
As America falls for stars like Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington and Will Smith, masters like Steven Spielberg, Spike Lee, Martin Scorsese, Jonathan Demme, Jane Campion and the Coen Brothers direct some of their best-loved work.
Stars: Thelma Adams, Lorraine Ali, Allison Anders, Paul Thomas Anderson
Votes: 227
32.
Big Love (2006–2011)
Episode:
Good Guys and Bad Guys
(2007)
TV-MA | 52 min | Drama
Margene's dysfunctional past is illuminated when her mother Ginger pays a visit. With tensions at a fever pitch as federal agents close in on Orlean Abbot, Bill plays a dangerous game to ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Lehmann | Stars: Bill Paxton, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Chloë Sevigny, Ginnifer Goodwin
Votes: 225
33.
The Movies (2019)
Episode:
The 2000s to Today
(2019)
Not Rated | 79 min | Documentary
As the new century begins, books and comic-books become box-office gold, musicals and cartoons win audiences and Oscars and a new generation of filmmakers from diverse backgrounds finds its voice.
Stars: Sam Adams, Thelma Adams, Paul Thomas Anderson, Judd Apatow
Votes: 218
34. Private Screenings (1996– )
Talk-Show
The host of this series is noted writer and film historian Robert Osborne. Each episode consists of Osborne conducting an interview with an actor or actress of Hollywood's "Golden" era of ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Osborne, Jane Powell, Liza Minnelli, Alec Baldwin
Votes: 209
35. Remembering Gene Wilder (2023)
92 min | Documentary, Biography
A special tribute documentary honoring Gene Wilder's life and career.
Director: Ron Frank | Stars: Alan Alda, Mel Brooks, Harry Connick Jr., Burton Gilliam
Votes: 207
36.
The Movies (2019)
Episode:
The Golden Age
(2019)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary
From the 1930s through the 1950s, Hollywood studios create the most iconic and beloved films of all time, and America falls in love with the movies as stars like Bogie, Brando and Marilyn became icons.
Stars: Judith Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, Jean Arthur, Jason Bailey
Votes: 206
37. TYT Sports (2010– )
Sport
This is TYT Sports (part of The Young Turks Network), the most dynamic sports channel on YouTube. We discuss all the most important breaking news in sports world and offer in-depth coverage... See full summary »
Stars: Rick Storm, Ben Mankiewicz, Jayar Jackson, Cenk Uygur
Votes: 197
38.
The Movies (2019)
Episode:
The Seventies
(2019)
Not Rated | 79 min | Documentary
Directors become masters of the medium as Spielberg, Coppola, Scorsese, Lucas and other filmmakers create a New Hollywood that pushes the medium of moviemaking to its apex, just as a new generation of movie stars light up the screen.
Stars: Lorraine Ali, Allison Anders, Paul Thomas Anderson, Hal Ashby
Votes: 193
39.
The Movies (2019)
Episode:
The Sixties
(2019)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary
The Sixties are a decade of change off-screen and on. Classic musicals and epics featuring luminaries make room for meaningful masterpieces from filmmakers like Kubrick, Hitchcock and Nichols and stars like Redford, Newman and Poitier.
Stars: Paul Thomas Anderson, Julie Andrews, Sean Baker, Alec Baldwin
Votes: 170
40. Good Day L.A. (1993–2024)
180 min | News, Talk-Show
Stars: Maria Quiban, Steve Edwards, Rick Dickert, Lisa Breckenridge
Votes: 159
41. Hot Set (2012– )
60 min | Reality-TV
An extreme design challenge pitting two Hollywood production designers each week in a head-to-head battle to design, build, decorate and ultimately create an original and signature movie ... See full summary »
Stars: Brad Ashten, Ben Mankiewicz, Ashley Watkins, Rhett Giles
Votes: 136
42.
The Practice (1997–2004)
Episode:
Les Is More
(2003)
TV-PG | 41 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Jimmy goes to meet a mentally unstable old client of his, and is shocked to find himself being held by her at gunpoint. The event takes an even more bizarre turn when he discovers she has ... See full summary »
Director: Dennis Smith | Stars: Dylan McDermott, Michael Badalucco, Jessica Capshaw, LisaGay Hamilton
Votes: 88
43. Robert Osborne's 20th Anniversary Tribute (2015 TV Special)
45 min
Friends and family surprise Turner Classic Movies host Robert Osborne at the 2014 TCM Classic Film Festival with a tribute to his twenty years with the network.
Director: Sean Cameron | Stars: Robert Osborne, Alex Trebek, Eva Marie Saint, Diane Baker
Votes: 81
44. Dick Tracy Special: Tracy Zooms In (2023 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
Detective Dick Tracy has a Zoom call with Ben Mankiewicz in which he expresses concern about the lack of realism in Warren Beatty's film about himself; later, Warren himself joins the call.
Directors: Warren Beatty, Chris Merrill | Stars: Ben Mankiewicz, Leonard Maltin, Warren Beatty
Votes: 81
45. The Big Lie (2022 Podcast Series)
Drama
Jon Hamm leads an all-star cast that includes Kate Mara, Ana de la Reguera, John Slattery, and Bradley Whitford in the riveting true story behind the making of the one American movie the ... See full summary »
Stars: Jon Hamm, Angel Oquendo, Scott Alan Smith, Kate Mara
Votes: 80
46. The Essentials (2001– )
Documentary, Talk-Show
Turner Classic Movies' popular Saturday evening anchor franchise showcasing "must-see" classic films, featuring a different guest co-host each season. Together, the host and special guest ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Osborne, Molly Haskell, Rose McGowan, Carrie Fisher
Votes: 78
47. 'Tis the Season: The Holidays on Screen (2022 TV Special)
82 min | Documentary
Filmmakers, actors and journalists comment on Christmas movies, Christmas television specials, including variety specials, and Christmas episodes of series television. In addition to ... See full summary »
Stars: Tom Hanks, Chris Connelly, Aisha Harris, Phil Rosenthal
Votes: 65
48. The Best of It (2016)
118 min | Documentary, Drama
A fierce rivalry between two professional sports bettors has dire consequences.
Director: Scott Pearson Eberly | Stars: Lem Banker, Alan Denkenson, Gayle Downing Denkenson, Alan 'Boston' Dvorkis
Votes: 56
49. AFI Life Achievement Award (1973– )
Documentary
The Award is the highest honor for a career in film and celebrates an individual whose career has greatly contributed to the enrichment of American culture.
Stars: Carole Bayer Sager, George Stevens Jr., Jack Nicholson, Gregory Peck
Votes: 50
50. Cartoon Alley (2004–2007)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Documentary
A new series on Turner Classic Movies, to showcase some classic Cartoon Shorts.
Star: Ben Mankiewicz
Votes: 48