Sort by Number of Votes - Most Rated Movies and TV Shows With Laura Murphy

1. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )

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

Former Daily Show host and correspondent John Oliver brings his persona to this weekly news satire program.

Stars: John Oliver, David Kaye, Ryan Barger, Noel MacNeal

Votes: 95,884

2. Adam Ruins Everything (2015–2019)

TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary, Animation, Comedy

Iconoclastic Adam Conover from CollegeHumor turns life as we know it on its ear by showing us how unnecessary, and sometimes horrible, things we think we know to be real and true really are.

Stars: Adam Conover, Adam Lustick, Emily Axford, Amos Vernon

Votes: 7,457

3. Who Killed Santa? A Murderville Murder Mystery (2022 TV Special)

TV-MA | 52 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Our Detective is back with a critical case. Along with two celebrity guests, he's on a mission to solve who killed Santa? But the catch: Jason Bateman and Maya Rudolph aren't given the script. They have no clue what's about to happen.

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Pete Davidson, Maya Rudolph

Votes: 6,944

4. Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens (2020– )

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy

With help from her dad and grandmother, Nora Lum navigates young adulthood in Flushing, New York with her cousin.

Stars: Awkwafina, Lori Tan Chinn, BD Wong, Bowen Yang

Votes: 6,670

5. Girl Code (2013– )

30 min | Comedy, Reality-TV

A new, hilarious how-to manual full of over the top tips to push the envelope and open the dialogue about the wonders and woes of womanhood, covering everything from frenemies, girl fights ... See full summary »

Stars: Tanisha Long, Shalyah Evans, Jamie Lee, Alice Wetterlund

Votes: 1,274

6. Cursed Friends (2022 TV Movie)

87 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

Four friends wake on Halloween and realize the predict-your-future game they played in 2002 is coming true in disturbing ways. They must band together to help each other escape the wild fates that have turned their lives upside down.

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Jessica Lowe, Nicole Byer, Harvey Guillén, Andrew Lewis Caldwell

Votes: 1,147

7. The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show (2020)

TV-MA | 115 min | Comedy

From the mind of Iliza Shlesinger comes a secret world filled with absurd characters, insight into the female experience, and irreverent yet poignant social commentary.

Stars: Iliza Shlesinger, Glo Tavarez, Emily Lynne, Iliana Inocencio

Votes: 1,011

8. Throwing Shade (2017– )

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy

Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi host this late-night series from Funny or Die based on their hit podcast, bringing their unique perspective on everything from politics to the latest pop culture nonsense.

Stars: Erin Gibson, Bryan Safi, Maxwell Hamilton, Tess Barker

Votes: 418

9. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Standardised Testing (2015)

TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John discusses standardized testing.

Directors: Laura Murphy, Jim Hoskinson | Stars: John Oliver, Mike Carlsen, Wyatt Cenac, Rachel Feinstein

Votes: 353

10. Part Timers (2016)

TV-14 | Comedy

A group of employees attempt to deal with the mundanity of working at a dysfunctional children's restaurant called Pork E. Pine's.

Stars: Ian Hecox, Anthony Padilla, Casey Webb, Jade Martz

Votes: 347

11. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Paid Family Leave (2015)

TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John discusses Victory Day in Russia, paid parental leave, and Japanese government mascots.

Directors: Jim Hoskinson, Laura Murphy | Stars: John Oliver, Bob Balaban, Alberto Bonilla, America Ferrera

Votes: 339

12. 2002 MTV Video Music Awards (2002 TV Special)

180 min | Music

Jimmy Fallon hosts the 19th annual awards ceremonies. Performers include Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band; Pink; Ja Rule, Ashanti and Nas; Shakira; Eminem.

Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller | Stars: Jimmy Fallon, Bruce Springsteen, Ja Rule, Nas

Votes: 317

13. 2010 MTV Movie Awards (2010 TV Special)

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Directors: Joe DeMaio, Liam Holland, Troy Miller, Jason Woliner | Stars: Aziz Ansari, Quinton Aaron, Christina Aguilera, Jessica Alba

Votes: 261

14. Adam Ruins Everything (2015–2019)
Episode: Adam Ruins Immigration (2016)

TV-14 | 21 min | Documentary, Animation, Comedy

Adam illustrates how: a border wall wouldn't keep out legal immigrants who overstay their visas, racist mass deportations have historically led to disaster, and immigration courts are a huge mess.

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Adam Conover, Mimi Davila, Esai Morales, Vivis Colombetti

Votes: 216

15. Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens (2020– )
Episode: Stop! Nora Time (2021)

TV-MA | Comedy

After getting an MRI during an earthquake, Nora time-travels to the iPod-filled world of 2003, where she sets out to warn her younger self about the mistakes she's about to make in her life.

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Awkwafina, Lori Tan Chinn, BD Wong, Chloe Fineman

Votes: 161

16. Adam Ruins Everything (2015–2019)
Episode: Adam Ruins Shopping Malls (2016)

TV-14 | 21 min | Documentary, Animation, Comedy

Adam and Emily have a play-date at the mall, where he ruins malls, outlets, and supplements, before triumphantly rushing over to buy himself some new glasses, where Emily snags the opportunity to turn the tables on him.

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Adam Conover, Anna Akana, Emily Axford, River Butcher

Votes: 158

17. Adam Ruins Everything (2015–2019)
Episode: Adam Ruins Animals (2016)

TV-14 | 21 min | Documentary, Animation, Comedy

Adam explores how purebred dogs are genetic monsters created by bored Victorians; domestic cats are overpopulated lethal killing machines that threaten other animals; and wild animal trophy hunting can actually help endangered species.

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Adam Conover, George Barber, Rosie Cooney, Jocelyn DeBoer

Votes: 139

18. Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens (2020– )
Episode: Charlie's Angels (2021)

TV-MA | Comedy

After Nora and Melanie reunite with a high school friend, they realize New York City isn't what it used to be; Grandma braces herself for a visit from her rich cousin Rosalind.

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Awkwafina, Lori Tan Chinn, BD Wong, Chrissie Fit

Votes: 138

19. Adam Ruins Everything (2015–2019)
Episode: Emily Ruins Adam Ruins Everything (2017)

TV-14 | 24 min | Documentary, Animation, Comedy

Emily takes over to "ruin" Adam, pointing out where his facts fall short. She debunks the idea that IQ tests measure intelligence and points to information Adam has gotten wrong in the past. Plus, she explains the "backfire effect."

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Adam Conover, Emily Axford, Taylor Blackwell, Thomas Christopher Colby

Votes: 138

20. The 38th Annual People's Choice Awards (2012 TV Special)

Family

"People' s Choice Awards" - American award, that is awarded to the figures of pop culture on results the spectator voting. Handed annually, since 1975. 2005 to of winner in each of ... See full summary »

Directors: Alan Carter, Bruce Leddy | Stars: Kaley Cuoco, Demi Lovato, Faith Hill, Judd Apatow

Votes: 135

21. Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens (2020– )
Episode: Edmund's Back (2021)

TV-MA | Comedy

Despite many setbacks and creepy auditions, Nora stands by Edmund's newfound acting career, and Wally panics after discovering that Brenda's online dating profile is still active.

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Awkwafina, Lori Tan Chinn, BD Wong, Bowen Yang

Votes: 131

22. Adam Ruins Everything (2015–2019)
Episode: Adam Ruins College (2017)

TV-14 | 24 min | Documentary, Animation, Comedy

Adam explains why the odds of becoming a dropout billionaire are so low, how manipulated school rankings have little to do with education quality, and why the privatization of student loans created a massive debt crisis.

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Adam Conover, Lukas Gage, Nathan Barnatt, Kimia Behpoornia

Votes: 121

23. Adam Ruins Everything (2015–2019)
Episode: Adam Ruins Spa Day (2017)

TV-14 | 24 min | Documentary, Animation, Comedy

Pricey "detoxifying" treatments cleanse you of cash (and may do more harm than good), while MSG's scary reputation is undeserved. Plus, the placebo effect is way more powerful than you think.

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Adam Conover, Dreama Walker, Wade Barrett, Tenelle Cadogan

Votes: 117

24. Adam Ruins Everything (2015–2019)
Episode: Adam Ruins Science (2017)

TV-14 | 24 min | Documentary, Animation, Comedy

Adam looks at scientific funding of science in the USA and how politics can effect the pursuit of scientific knowledge.

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Adam Conover, Nicholas Azarian, Gigi Bermingham, Nicolás Capaceta

Votes: 110

25. Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens (2020– )
Episode: Too Hot to Survive (2023)

TV-MA | Comedy

Nora signs up for a survival reality show to get rich quick and prove her father wrong.

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Awkwafina, Lori Tan Chinn, BD Wong, Ken Jeong

Votes: 96

26. Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens (2020– )
Episode: Car Fished (2023)

TV-MA | Comedy

Nora turns to her Icelandic crystal in her time of need while upstate to buy her dream car; Wally makes a grand gesture in hopes of winning Brenda back.

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Awkwafina, Lori Tan Chinn, BD Wong, Bowen Yang

Votes: 88

27. The 36th Annual People's Choice Awards (2010 TV Special)

Documentary

"People' s Choice Awards" - American award, that is awarded to the figures of pop culture on results the spectator voting. Handed annually, since 1975. 2005 to of winner in each of ... See full summary »

Director: Alan Carter | Stars: Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, Jessica Alba, Kris Allen

Votes: 79

28. The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show (2020)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2020)

TV-MA | 21 min | Comedy

A "Jackass" prank show with women ends in tears, "A Star Is Born" goes to the dogs, and handy Mom Alerts warn adult children about potential dangers.

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Tarik Davis, Will Chase, Kerry Coddett, Jes Davis

Votes: 77

29. The 37th Annual People's Choice Awards (2011 TV Special)

120 min

The 37th edition of the awards show honoring the fans' favorites in movies, television, and music, with winners determined by online voting.

Director: Alan Carter | Stars: Queen Latifah, Quinton Aaron, Malin Akerman, Jennifer Aniston

Votes: 74

30. Adam Ruins Everything (2015–2019)
Episode: Adam Ruins Music (2019)

TV-14 | 24 min | Documentary, Animation, Comedy

Adam reveals the racism behind the origins of rock and roll, explores the monopolistic practices of entertainment company Live Nation, and defends musicians who "sell out" to make a living in today's digital landscape.

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Adam Conover, Brian Sacca, Grace Song, James III

Votes: 62

31. Adam Ruins Everything (2015–2019)
Episode: Adam Ruins Doing Good (2019)

TV-14 | 24 min | Documentary, Animation, Comedy

Adam takes down the do-gooders and reveals how Teach For America is harmful to both students and teachers. He then uncovers the ineffectiveness of recycling and calls out the billionaires who create charities for tax breaks.

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Adam Conover, Emily Axford, Enn Reitel, Peter Boon Koh

Votes: 56

32. The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show (2020)
Episode: Episode #1.3 (2020)

TV-MA | 19 min | Comedy

Politicians go down the toilet with campaign promises, lesbian chefs serve it up hot, and a concerned family performs a topknot intervention.

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Noelle Autumn, Bailey Belzora, Iliana Inocencio, Rachel B. Joyce

Votes: 55

33. The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show (2020)
Episode: Episode #1.5 (2020)

TV-MA | 18 min | Comedy

A family resemblance proves undeniable, a cold woman learns how to succeed at the office, and friends make the case for sticking with a TV show.

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Tarik Davis, Nat Cassidy, Kerry Coddett, Ariel Gitlin

Votes: 49

34. The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show (2020)
Episode: Episode #1.6 (2020)

TV-MA | 19 min | Comedy

A husband volunteers to test his scientist wife's new sex robot. The ladies of daytime talk know things. A star isn't as down-to-earth as she appears.

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Kerry Coddett, Alex E. Harris, Lesley Hollingsworth, Iliana Inocencio

Votes: 49

35. The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show (2020)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (2020)

TV-MA | 20 min | Comedy

A mystery at sea emerges when a wife sets sail with her husband. Nicole Kidman's stunt double leaps into acting. Confident women attend a support group.

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Tarik Davis, Ilana Becker, Kerry Coddett, Matt Dellapina

Votes: 43

36. RePlay (2016– )

Comedy

Allison Lee, an aspiring DJ, decides to throw a warehouse party to celebrate her 25th birthday and attracts the attention of notorious club promoters, SvenAndSophie. But when the duo show ... See full summary »

Stars: Lyndsy Fonseca, Tyler James Williams, Cyrina Fiallo, Laura Grey

Votes: 41

37. Spike TV VGA Video Game Awards (2011 TV Special)

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Director: Joe DeMaio | Stars: Zachary Levi, Will.i.am, Brooklyn Decker, Jamie Walker

Votes: 41

38. The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show (2020)
Episode: Episode #1.4 (2020)

TV-MA | 18 min | Comedy

Dinner at a trendy restaurant is dogged by trouble. Honest New Jersey moms offer fashion advice. Pals play the personality party game "It Me!"

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Tarik Davis, Ilana Becker, Gabe Castillo, Kerry Coddett

Votes: 40

39. MTV Unplugged: Ballads (2000 Video)

Not Rated | 40 min | Music, Short

Tony Bennett has the amazing ability to take a song and make it his own. In fact, Time magazine said of Tony that there are "no definitive versions of songs, just definitive singers." ... See full summary »

Directors: Jeb Brien, Lawrence Jordan, Milton Lage, Beth McCarthy-Miller, Joe Perota | Stars: Bryan Adams, Tony Bennett, Boyz II Men, Eric Clapton

Votes: 29

40. Tawk with Awkwafina (2014– )

Talk-Show

Late night talk show hosted by Brooklyn rapper Awkwafina. Tawk takes the best of the late night world out of the studio and sets it in weird and wonderful locations in Brooklyn and beyond, breaking the mold of the traditional talk show.

Stars: Awkwafina, Aaron Groben, Lilly Singh, Jonnie Park

Votes: 28

41. Now We're Talking (2016– )

Comedy

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Stars: Tommy Dewey, Tug Coker, Cynthy Wu, Fred Melamed

Votes: 20

42. Part Timers (2016)
Episode: Hot and Raw (2016)

TV-14 | Comedy

Lori and Anton try to distract a health inspector from the restaurant's various violations, while Pete works up the courage to ask out Mads.

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Ian Hecox, Anthony Padilla, Casey Webb, Jade Martz

Votes: 18

43. Part Timers (2016)
Episode: Welcome to Pork E. Pine's (2016)

TV-14 | Comedy

New Pork E. Pine's employee Pete develops a crush on a fellow co-worker, while Ian and Anton believe he is an undercover cop who is after them.

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Ian Hecox, Anthony Padilla, Casey Webb, Jade Martz

Votes: 17

44. Part Timers (2016)
Episode: We're Gonna Be on TV! (2016)

TV-14 | Comedy

Ian trains Dinger to wear the Porky suit so he can represent the restaurant on a TV commercial.

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Ian Hecox, Anthony Padilla, Casey Webb, Jade Martz

Votes: 16

45. Part Timers (2016)
Episode: Secret Party (2016)

TV-14 | Comedy

Anton gives Ella the task of finding guests for his fancy party, but things get weird when she posts the invite on Craigslist.

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Ian Hecox, Anthony Padilla, Casey Webb, Jade Martz

Votes: 16

46. Throwing Shade (2017– )
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2017)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy

On this week's episode of Throwing Shade, hosts Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi cover the First Amendment Defense Act, explore what it's like to be a woman in space and canonize a new saint.

Director: Alex Richanbach | Stars: Erin Gibson, Bryan Safi, Will Ferrell, Casey Wilson

Votes: 16

47. Part Timers (2016)
Episode: Hobophobic (2016)

TV-14 | Comedy

Anton installs a security camera to try and catch a hobo he thinks is living in the restaurant. Meanwhile, Mads offers Ella a place to stay, then must take it back when she discovers how untidy she is.

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Ian Hecox, Anthony Padilla, Casey Webb, Jade Martz

Votes: 15

48. Part Timers (2016)
Episode: Fan Fiction Fail (2016)

TV-14 | Comedy

Dinger finds himself in a power struggle with Mads over his nerdy fan group.

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Cat Alter, Noah Grossman, Ian Hecox, Blake Hoffman

Votes: 15

49. Part Timers (2016)
Episode: Worst Wedding Ever (2016)

TV-14 | Comedy

Anton tries to find Lori the perfect bachelor, while Mads and Pete confront their feelings for each other.

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Ian Hecox, Anthony Padilla, Casey Webb, Jade Martz

Votes: 15

50. Part Timers (2016)
Episode: New Ian Sucks (2016)

TV-14 | Comedy

Ian contemplates the choices he has made in his young life, while Anton tries to use a nude portrait of Lori to blackmail her into stopping a company yard sale of the restaurant's various lost and found items.

Director: Laura Murphy | Stars: Cat Alter, Taylor Gregory, Noah Grossman, Ian Hecox

Votes: 14