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1. Basically Frightened: The Musical Madness of Colonel Bruce Hampton (2012)
Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
Why is it that Billy Bob Thornton, Dave Matthews, Peter Buck, Derek Trucks, Phish, Widespread Panic, and Blues Traveler are all huge fans of Colonel Bruce Hampton, but you've never heard of... See full summary »
Directors: Tom Lawson, Michael Koepenick | Stars: John Bell, Stanley Booth, Peter Buck, Jimmy Buffett
Votes: 17
2. Fargo: Shades of Green (2014)
Documentary, Short
Director: Julie Ng | Stars: Adam Bernstein, Carol Case, Adam Goldberg, Colin Hanks
Votes: 13
3.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
The Crocodile's Dilemma
(2014)
TV-MA | 69 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A ruthless, manipulative man meets a small-town insurance salesman and sets him on a path of destruction.
Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, Martin Freeman
Votes: 16,631
4.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
A Fox, a Rabbit, and a Cabbage
(2014)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Lester has an unexpected encounter, Malvo changes course, and a new investigation leads Molly down a familiar path.
Director: Matt Shakman | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, Martin Freeman
Votes: 10,801
5.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
Morton's Fork
(2014)
TV-MA | 64 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Molly takes the lead, while Gus pursues a hunch. Lester manipulates a situation, and Malvo finds a new target.
Director: Matt Shakman | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, Martin Freeman
Votes: 11,460
6. Norm Macdonald Live (2013–2017)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Norm Macdonald Live is a weekly talk show hosted by Norm Macdonald and co-host Adam Eget. The show features interviews with comedians, actors, and other members of the entertainment community.
Stars: Norm MacDonald, Adam Eget, Fred Stoller, Bob Einstein
Votes: 1,633
7.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
Buridan's Ass
(2014)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Malvo executes his master plan, while Lester attempts to craft one of his own. Gus and Molly team up in Duluth.
Director: Colin Bucksey | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, Martin Freeman
Votes: 11,664
8. Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock'n'Roll (2000 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
Biography of Sam Phillips, the legendary record producer whose Sun Records label in Memphis, TN, produced records by such rock icons as Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash.
Director: Morgan Neville | Stars: Johnny Bragg, Johnny Cash, Jack Clement, Jim Dickinson
Votes: 31
9.
Norm Macdonald Live (2013–2017)
Episode:
Billy Bob Thornton
(2013)
69 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Norm Macdonald and Adam Eget welcome guest Billy Bob Thornton to discuss various topics including his book, "The Billy Bob Tapes: A Cave Full of Ghosts", whether he considers himself more ... See full summary »
Director: Brent Butler | Stars: Norm MacDonald, Adam Eget, Billy Bob Thornton
Votes: 51
10. Fargo (2014–2024)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Various chronicles of deception, intrigue, and murder in and around frozen Minnesota. All of these tales mysteriously lead back one way or another to Fargo, North Dakota.
Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Martin Freeman, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks
Votes: 422,736
11.
Ellen (1994–1998)
Episode:
The Puppy Episode
(1997)
TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Romance
Ellen's life is changed when she meets Susan, a lesbian whom she surprisingly finds attractive, and wrestles with accepting her sexuality.
Director: Gil Junger | Stars: Ellen DeGeneres, Joely Fisher, David Anthony Higgins, Clea Lewis
Votes: 328
12.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
Eating the Blame
(2014)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
When Gus tries to right a wrong, Malvo embraces his alter ego. Lester finds himself in a surprising situation, and Molly uncovers a promising lead.
Director: Randall Einhorn | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, Martin Freeman
Votes: 9,958
13.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
Who Shaves the Barber?
(2014)
TV-MA | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Molly recuperates from her injury, while Malvo looks to dispatch a syndicate in Fargo. Lester continues his descent into darkness with the unfolding of his plan.
Director: Scott Winant | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, Martin Freeman
Votes: 9,505
14. The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (2014)
TV-14 | 114 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A documentary that weaves together the stories of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of one of the most prominent and influential families in American politics.
Stars: Peter Coyote, George F. Will, Geoffrey C. Ward, Doris Kearns Goodwin
Votes: 2,653
15. Fargo: This Is a True Story (2014)
28 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Julie Ng | Stars: Keith Carradine, Carol Case, Peter Chomsky, Martin Freeman
Votes: 112
16.
Hearts Afire (1992–1995)
Episode:
Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Hartman
(1995)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Romance
John's first wife, Diandra, who left him for their female marriage counsellor, wants to come for a stay. John's not happy with the idea of her visit but Georgie is quite happy. This completely changes when she gets here.
Director: James Hampton | Stars: John Ritter, Markie Post, Billy Bob Thornton, Conchata Ferrell
Votes: 6
17.
Hearts Afire (1992–1995)
Episode:
Smithersgate
(1992)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
A reporter is trying to find out about a trip the senator and Dee Dee took together. The finger is pointed at Georgie as being the source of the information. John tries to find out if she is responsible by planting a false story.
Director: Harry Thomason | Stars: John Ritter, Markie Post, Wendie Jo Sperber, Beth Broderick
Votes: 15
18.
Hearts Afire (1992–1995)
Episode:
Group Therapy
(1995)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Romance
Georgie confides to Madeline that she feels that John is too good and that he is too ready to agree with what she says. Madeline suggests that all the office should have a weekly group therapy session to air any issues that concern them.
Director: Steve Gerbson | Stars: John Ritter, Markie Post, Billy Bob Thornton, Conchata Ferrell
Votes: 6
19.
Goliath (2016–2021)
Episode:
It's Time
(2021)
TV-MA | Drama
Billy and Patty lose control of the case when Sam finally makes her big play in court. As the trial comes to a close, the defense calls a witness who turns everything inside out. Billy ... See full summary »
Director: Lawrence Trilling | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Nina Arianda, Tania Raymonde, Diana Hopper
Votes: 765
20.
Filmography (2001–2005)
Episode:
Keanu Reeves
(2005)
Documentary, Biography
Directors: Larry Day, Carey Roberts | Stars: Keanu Reeves, Tilda Swinton, Kelli Garner, Mike Mills
Votes: 10
21.
1883 (2021–2022)
Episode:
Behind Us, a Cliff
(2021)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Western
Thomas and Shea recruit James and some local cowboys to corral a herd of cattle. As they begin their journey, the caravan is confronted with some of the many dangers they will face along the way.
Director: Ben Richardson | Stars: Tim McGraw, Sam Elliott, Faith Hill, Isabel May
Votes: 4,370
22. 1883 (2021–2022)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Western
The post-Civil war generation of the Dutton family travels to Texas, and joins a wagon train undertaking the arduous journey west to Oregon, before settling in Montana to establish what would eventually become the Yellowstone Ranch.
Stars: Tim McGraw, Sam Elliott, Faith Hill, Isabel May
Votes: 116,749
23. Sport in America: Our Defining Stories (2013 TV Movie)
TV-G | 95 min | Documentary
HD. Athletes and fans explore the impact of sports on the lives of Americans in this HBO Sports documentary.
Directors: Adam Del Deo, James D. Stern | Stars: Jack Nicholson, Billy Bob Thornton, Dyan Cannon, Common
Votes: 58
24. CMT: 40 Greatest Women of Country Music (2002 TV Movie)
180 min | Documentary, Music
Traces the 40 greatest women of country music. Artists on this list include Linda Ronstadt, Shania Twain, Reba McEntire, Patsy Cline, and Dolly Parton.
Stars: Lynn Anderson, Garth Brooks, Anastasia Brown, Billy Campbell
Votes: 15
25.
Hearts Afire (1992–1995)
Episode:
Help Wanted
(1995)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Romance
Lonnie becomes the town gossip when his newspaper column, Little Big Mouth, becomes successful. Billy Bob is uncomfortable with the new assistant, especially when he thinks he sees her on Hard Copy and that she is wanted for murder.
Director: James Hampton | Stars: John Ritter, Markie Post, Billy Bob Thornton, Conchata Ferrell
Votes: 7
26.
Hearts Afire (1992–1995)
Episode:
Sweet Revenge
(1994)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Romance
Madeline's ex husband is getting married and it reminds her of how upset she was with him. So they come up with a way to get back at him. The children do a play satirising what the adults are doing, which makes the them think.
Director: Harry Thomason | Stars: John Ritter, Markie Post, Billy Bob Thornton, Beth Broderick
Votes: 7
27. Inside the Actors Studio (1994– )
TV-PG | 65 min | Talk-Show
Famous actors, directors and writers reminisce about their careers and the philosophy behind their craft.
Stars: James Lipton, Ellen Burstyn, Elena Kobylina, Bradley Cooper
Votes: 5,466
28. The Big Interview with Dan Rather (2013– )
TV-14 | 60 min | News
Dan Rather interviews celebrities for an hour
Stars: Dan Rather, Darius Rucker, John Fogerty, Dionne Warwick
Votes: 136
29.
Goliath (2016–2021)
Episode:
Pride and Prejudice
(2016)
TV-MA | 54 min | Drama
Billy scrambles to get his wrongful death lawsuit into court by any means necessary.
Director: Alik Sakharov | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, William Hurt, Maria Bello, Olivia Thirlby
Votes: 1,491
30. NFL: Favre 4 Ever (2006 Video)
Documentary, Sport
NFL fans know this eight-time Pro Bowl quarterback for his gritty blue-collar persona on the field and his Hall of Fame caliber statistics in the record books. The NFL's only three-time MVP... See full summary »
Stars: Brett Favre, Billy Bob Thornton
Votes: 16
31.
Hearts Afire (1992–1995)
Episode:
Birth of a Donation
(1994)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Romance
An old friend of Billy Bob is coming to stay but is disbelieving when Georgie says that he is gay. Billy Bob finds out she was right. Madeline, seeing how happy Georgie is, decides to have a baby using artificial insemination.
Director: Harry Thomason | Stars: John Ritter, Markie Post, Billy Bob Thornton, Conchata Ferrell
Votes: 10
32.
Hearts Afire (1992–1995)
Episode:
Fat Like Me
(1994)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
An editor from Cosmo has asked Georgie to go undercover in a fat suit to see what it is like to be an obese person. She also wants to use Madeline's experiences as a subject for her story, which she agrees to.
Director: James Hampton | Stars: John Ritter, Markie Post, Billy Bob Thornton, Conchata Ferrell
Votes: 9
33.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
The Heap
(2014)
TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Molly faces pressure to close the case, while Lester starts to feel like a new man.
Director: Scott Winant | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, Martin Freeman
Votes: 8,997
34.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
A Muddy Road
(2014)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Malvo flips the script on the blackmail operation. Molly sets a trap, and Gus debates whether he should come clean. Lester's return to work has complicated repercussions.
Director: Randall Einhorn | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, Martin Freeman
Votes: 9,824
35.
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (2014)
Episode:
The Common Cause (1939-1944)
(2014)
TV-14 | 113 min | Documentary, Biography, History
WWII starts in Europe. FDR prepares the country for war and aids Churchill. Isolationists fight him at every step - until Pearl Harbor. FDR's unprecedented third term. Eleanor tackles racism and poverty. New jobs bring more diversity.
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Peter Coyote, Geoffrey C. Ward, Jon Meacham, Doris Kearns Goodwin
Votes: 147
36.
Goliath (2016–2021)
Episode:
Game On
(2016)
TV-MA | 54 min | Drama
The judge gives Billy only a day to make a compelling offer of proof before he dismisses the lawsuit.
Director: Bill D'Elia | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, William Hurt, Maria Bello, Olivia Thirlby
Votes: 1,282
37. Harley Quinn (2019– )
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The series focuses on a single Harley Quinn, who sets off to make it on her own in Gotham City.
Stars: Kaley Cuoco, Lake Bell, Alan Tudyk, Ron Funches
Votes: 37,680
38. The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2015)
TV-14 | 40 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Making a satire out of the entire Late Night Show concept Scotsman Craig Ferguson hosts his show with a robot skeleton and a "horse" as his sidekicks. The show features the stereotypical parts of a Late Show, but all in their own, raw way.
Stars: Craig Ferguson, Shadoe Stevens, Josh Robert Thompson, Joseph Bolter
Votes: 11,501
39. Classic Albums (1997– )
50 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary series on several of the key albums in music history.
Stars: David Fricke, Joe Travers, Bruce Botnick, Phil Alexander
Votes: 339
40. A Life of Laughter: Remembering John Ritter (2003 TV Movie)
45 min | Documentary
A look into the life and career of the legendary John Ritter.
Director: Roger Goodman | Stars: Jason Alexander, Jim Belushi, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson
Votes: 71
41. Widespread Panic: Live from the Georgia Theatre, Athens, GA (1991 Video)
35 min | Short, Music
Director: Billy Bob Thornton | Stars: John Bell, Michael Houser, T. Lavitz, Todd Nance
Votes: 28
42. Just Seen It (2011– )
Talk-Show
Review show where industry professionals review the newest in theaters, on TV and cable as well as provide inside Hollywood interviews.
Stars: Sean Wright, Aaron E. Fink, Liz Manashil, Salim Lemelle
Votes: 58
43.
Hearts Afire (1992–1995)
Episode:
Cold Feet: Part 1
(1993)
TV-14 | Comedy, Romance
The Davis' decide to renewing their wedding vows when Adam suggest John and Georgie get married. The senator accidentally burns down his house and they all go away for the weekend. John proposes to Georgie and she accepts.
Director: Harry Thomason | Stars: John Ritter, Markie Post, Wendie Jo Sperber, Beth Broderick
Votes: 9
44.
Hearts Afire (1992–1995)
Episode:
The Fundamental Things Apply
(1992)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
The senator's wife threatens to run against the senator in the next election and so the team do their best to stop it. Georgie and Mavis ask Dee Dee to stop seeing the senator, and John has to approach Mary Fran to stop her running.
Director: Harry Thomason | Stars: John Ritter, Markie Post, Wendie Jo Sperber, Beth Broderick
Votes: 12
45.
Hearts Afire (1992–1995)
Episode:
While the Thomasons Slept
(1992)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance
John takes Ben and Elliot on a tour of the White House, and it's a memorable visit especially when Elliot steals the president's phone book. John struggles to find a way to return the book without being arrested.
Director: Harry Thomason | Stars: John Ritter, Markie Post, Wendie Jo Sperber, Beth Broderick
Votes: 11
46.
The Henry Rollins Show (2006–2007)
Episode:
Billy Bob Thornton/Daniel Johnston
(2006)
TV-MA | 10 min | Music, Talk-Show
The opinionated musician, actor and author gives his unique take on the current state of pop culture and politics. Billy Bob Thornton visits and Daniel Johnston performs.
Directors: Rhett Bachner, Kevin Morra | Stars: Daniel Johnston, Heidi May, Henry Rollins, Billy Bob Thornton
Votes: 12
47.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Billy Bob Thornton
(2008)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
Star: Billy Bob Thornton
Votes: 94
48.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
The Six Ungraspables
(2014)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
When Lester has a close call, Molly makes an unorthodox decision. Gus weighs some neighborly advice, and Malvo gets what he wants.
Director: Colin Bucksey | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, Martin Freeman
Votes: 9,128
49.
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (2014)
Episode:
The Rising Road (1933-1939)
(2014)
TV-PG | 115 min | Documentary, Biography, History
FDR's pre-WWII presidency. The New Deal renews America. FDR's unprecedented popularity, the conservative opposition and Huey Long's populism. FDR warns isolationists of Hitler. Eleanor's platonic friendship with Lorena Hickok.
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Peter Coyote, William Leuchtenburg, George F. Will, Doris Kearns Goodwin
Votes: 154
50.
Goliath (2016–2021)
Episode:
Beauty and the Beast
(2016)
TV-MA | 59 min | Drama
With danger mounting around every corner, Billy has to decide whether to head directly to trial or take his chances with a continuance.
Director: Lawrence Trilling | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, William Hurt, Maria Bello, Olivia Thirlby
Votes: 1,139