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1.
Laugh-In (1977–1978)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1977)
60 min | Comedy
Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Sergio Aragonés, Antoinette Atell, Nancy Bleiweiss
Votes: 76
2.
ESPN SportsCentury (1999–2007)
Episode:
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson
(1999)
30 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Danny Ainge, David Aldridge, Dave Anderson
Votes: 15
3. Eyes on the Prize (1987–1990)
TV-PG | 360 min | Documentary, History
A documentary about the American Civil Rights Movement from 1952 to 1965.
Stars: Julian Bond, Coretta Scott King, John Lewis, Andrew Young
Votes: 737
4.
The Brian Benben Show (1998– )
Episode:
Motivating Kevin
(2000)
Comedy
Director: Andrew D. Weyman | Stars: Brian Benben, Susan Blommaert, Charles Esten, Wendell Pierce
Votes: 7
5.
Laugh-In (1977–1978)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(1978)
Comedy
Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bea Arthur, Antoinette Atell, Ed Bluestone
Votes: 206
6.
Jeopardy! (1984– )
Episode:
2020 Teachers Tournament Quarterfinal Game 5
(2020)
TV-G | Short, Game-Show, Reality-TV
Director: Clay Jacobsen | Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Amanda Baltimore, Johnny Gilbert, Jenna Hall
Votes: 5
7.
Eyes on the Prize (1987–1990)
Episode:
Ain't Gonna Shuffle No More: 1964-1972
(1990)
TV-PG | 56 min | Documentary, History
Call to pride and push for unity galvanize blacks. Cassius Clay challenges America to accept him as Muhammad Ali, who refuses to fight in Vietnam. Students at Howard University fight to ... See full summary »
Directors: Sheila Curran Bernard, Sam Pollard | Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Muhammad Ali, Amiri Baraka, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 18
8. 30 for 30 (2009– )
TV-G | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A collection of documentary films focused on sports.
Stars: Brent Musburger, Chuck D, Larry Bird, William C. Rhoden
Votes: 5,550
9. Good Mythical Morning (2012– )
TV-PG | Comedy, Family, Talk-Show
This famous YouTube morning talk show created by Rhett McLaughlin and Charles Lincoln (Link) Neal contains loads of laughter and insanity, known for this quote: "We do this, so you don't have to."
Stars: Rhett McLaughlin, Link Neal, Stevie Wynne Levine, Chase Hilt
Votes: 2,314
10.
Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time (2020)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2020)
TV-PG | Game-Show
Three former contestants who have won compete in a tournament for one million dollars.Each has a short bio shown during the show. Two games are played in, the total money won combined and the person with the highest total winds that round.
Directors: Clay Jacobsen, Brett Schneider | Stars: Alex Trebek, James Holzhauer, Ken Jennings, Brad Rutter
Votes: 39
11.
Jeopardy! (1984– )
Episode:
Episode #37.218
(2021)
TV-G | Short, Game-Show, Reality-TV
Director: Clay Jacobsen | Stars: LeVar Burton, Johnny Gilbert, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Matt Amodio
Votes: 7
12.
Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers (2022)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2022)
TV-MA | 47 min | Documentary, History, Sport
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar retires, creating doubts about the team's future. As the Buss kids pull away from their dad in business and life, coach Riley becomes distracted by fame. The team soldiers on - until tragic news shocks everyone.
Director: Antoine Fuqua | Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jerry West, Larry Bird, James Worthy
Votes: 106
13. 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: 436,177
14. A Football Life (2011– )
Documentary, Biography, Sport
Profiles the most important and influential figures in the history of the National Football League.
Stars: Jenn Brown, Bill Belichick, Troy Aikman, Steve Young
Votes: 721
15. Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time (2020)
TV-PG | Game-Show
The three highest money winners in the long-running game show's history compete in a series of matches, with the first to win three receiving $1 million.
Stars: Alex Trebek, Ken Jennings, James Holzhauer, Brad Rutter
Votes: 167
16.
Living Single (1993–1998)
Episode:
Back in the Day
(1997)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Khadijah prepares to win an award for her magazine, Flavor, and the gang flashes back to how things were when Flavor was just a dream.
Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Queen Latifah, Kim Coles, Erika Alexander, Terrence 'T.C.' Carson
Votes: 32
17.
The Colbert Report (2005–2014)
Episode:
Same to You, Pal
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Stephen invites his colleague and lifelong friend Grimmy to the show for the final episode of The Colbert Report.
Director: Jim Hoskinson | Stars: Stephen Colbert, Andrew Young, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, J.J. Abrams
Votes: 81
18. Muhammad Ali (2021)
445 min | Documentary, Biography, History
An in-depth look at the life of boxer, Muhammad Ali, including his years as an activist and philanthropist.
Stars: Gerald Early, Todd Boyd, Salim Muwakkil, Jerry Izenberg
Votes: 1,368
19. 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: 4,243
20. Computer Chronicles (1983–2002)
TV-G | 30 min | News, Talk-Show
The most popular television program about consumer technology during the rise of the personal computer revolution from 1983 to 2002. Episodes featured interviews with luminaries from the tech industry.
Stars: Stewart Cheifet, Paul Schindler, Gary Kildall, Wendy Woods
Votes: 122
21. Bicentennial Minutes (1974– )
1 min | Short, History
Minute-long "on this day in history" shorts, used a countdown to America's bicentennial.
Stars: Walter Cronkite, Cleveland Amory, Edward Asner, Roddy McDowall
Votes: 51
22.
Emergency! (1972–1979)
Episode:
Foreign Trade
(1974)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
John wants to trade his vehicle for Roy's convertible. The paramedics help a fraternity pledge choking on raw liver as a hazing stunt. Dixie declares war on the new hospital administrator ... See full summary »
Director: James W. Gavin | Stars: Robert Fuller, Julie London, Bobby Troup, Randolph Mantooth
Votes: 107
23. Scrubs (2001–2010)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, intern John "J.D." Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life.
Stars: Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, John C. McGinley
Votes: 270,727
24. Veronica Mars (2004–2019)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
After her best friend is murdered, and her father is removed as county Sheriff, Veronica Mars dedicates her life to cracking the toughest mysteries in the affluent town of Neptune.
Stars: Kristen Bell, Jason Dohring, Enrico Colantoni, Percy Daggs III
Votes: 78,113
25. The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
TV-G | 120 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A Disney-produced anthology covering many different genres.
Stars: Walt Disney, Paul Frees, Clarence Nash, Slim Pickens
Votes: 2,292
26. 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: 39,174
27.
CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984–1996)
Episode:
Malcolm Takes a Shot
(1990)
Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Teenage athlete is in denial about his epilepsy, as he tries to achieve super-stardom on the basketball court.
Director: Mario Van Peebles | Stars: Jon Clair, Tony Lo Bianco, Margaret Avery, Susan Ruttan
Votes: 9
28.
Muhammad Ali (2021)
Episode:
Round One: The Greatest (1942-1964)
(2021)
128 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The young boxing prodigy, Cassius Clay, rises up the amateur ranks to win gold at the 1960 Summer Olympics before turning pro.
Directors: Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, David McMahon | Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Johnny Addie, Hana Ali, Rahman Ali
Votes: 112
29. Billions (2016–2023)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama
New money means no mercy as Mike Prince takes the Axe Capital throne. Chuck Rhoades is convinced no one should have that much wealth - or power. As all the players seek out new alliances, only one thing's for certain - wealth means war.
Stars: Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis, Maggie Siff, David Costabile
Votes: 109,577
30. Dave (2020– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Music
A neurotic, mid-20s suburbanite is convinced that he's destined to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Now he's only got to prove it to everyone else.
Stars: Dave Burd, Andrew Santino, Gata, Taylor Misiak
Votes: 25,685
31. 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: 48,192
32. 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: 8,225
33. WTF with Marc Maron (2009 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Marc Maron welcomes comedians, actors, directors, writers, authors, musicians and folks from all walks of life to his home for amazingly revealing conversations.
Stars: Marc Maron, Eddie Pepitone, Jim Earl, Matthew L. Weiss
Votes: 176
34. The Real: Rucker Park Legends (2006 Video)
Not Rated | 76 min | Documentary
More than five decades ago, a New York City Parks employee named Holcombe Rucker encouraged Harlem kids to stay in school with a basketball tournament and league that would develop into an ... See full summary »
Director: Bahmekka | Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Julius Erving, Bobbito Garcia, Joe Hammond
Votes: 30
35. Games People Play (1980–1981)
60 min | Sport
A sports/variety show that introduced people to the more unusual side of sports, in some cases spotlighting activities that would later gain in popularity as cable TV brought such sports to... See full summary »
Stars: Mr. T, Darren McGavin, Erik Estrada, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Votes: 14
36. NBA Hardwood Classics (1992– )
56 min | Sport
Coverage of various classic games from the many NBA All Stars to have played on the court, ranging from historic milestones to NBA Championship games.
Stars: Larry Bird, Boston Celtics, Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers
Votes: 24
37.
Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers (2022)
Episode:
Episode #1.8
(2022)
TV-MA | Documentary, History, Sport
A retooled lineup and new coach attempt to live up to the Laker legacy, as Kobe Bryant shoots for the record books. But he won't be content until they win another title.
Stars: Kobe Bryant, Ramona Shelburne, Rob Pelinka, Jeanie Buss
Votes: 73
38.
Muhammad Ali (2021)
Episode:
Round Two: What's My Name? (1964-1970)
(2021)
108 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Cassius joins the Nation of Islam and adopts the name Muhammad Ali. For three years, he dominates the heavyweight ranks but, upon refusing induction into the U.S. Army in 1967, he is stripped of his world title and his license to box.
Directors: Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, David McMahon | Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Johnny Addie, Khalilah Camacho Ali, Rasheda Ali
Votes: 92
39.
They Call Me Magic (2022)
Episode:
Earvin
(2022)
TV-MA | Documentary, Biography, Sport
Just as life is on the upswing, with marriage and a baby on the way, Magic receives an earth-shattering diagnosis that he's contracted HIV.
Director: Rick Famuyiwa | Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Clinton, Arsenio Hall, Magic Johnson
Votes: 94
40.
Veronica Mars (2004–2019)
Episode:
Gods of War
(2019)
TV-14 | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Veronica debates coming clean to Nicole. Veronica's fidelity is tested. Veronica and Keith discover they aren't the only ones who believe they've found the bomber. A surprising potential client tries to hire Mars Investigations.
Director: Amanda Marsalis | Stars: Kristen Bell, Enrico Colantoni, Jason Dohring, Francis Capra
Votes: 683
41.
Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers (2022)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2022)
TV-MA | 61 min | Documentary, History, Sport
After Magic Johnson asks to be traded, Dr. Buss does damage control. As the team welcomes a new coach and vital role-players who cement Showtime, the Buss kids juggle more responsibilities - and pressures- for the family business.
Director: Antoine Fuqua | Stars: Magic Johnson, Paul Westhead, Pat Riley, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Votes: 102
42.
Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers (2022)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2022)
TV-MA | 53 min | Documentary, History, Sport
Dr. Buss, a self-made man from humble beginnings, is shocked when his eldest son quits the family business. After trade rumors upset the team, Dr. Buss qualms concerns and the team gets back on track. But their legendary streak ends.
Director: Antoine Fuqua | Stars: Michael Cooper, Pat Riley, Gary Vitti, A.C. Green
Votes: 97
43. Conan (2010–2021)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien and his co-host Andy Richter discuss current news topics and interview celebrities and personalities.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, Andy Richter, Jimmy Vivino and the Basic Cable Band, Jimmy Vivino
Votes: 24,997
44. 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: 18,962
45. Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers (2022)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, History, Sport
Docuseries chronicles the history of the storied Los Angeles Lakers NBA franchise.
Stars: Jeanie Buss, Jimmy Buss, Johnny Buss, Flea
Votes: 1,623
46. The Luckiest Guy in the World (2023– )
231 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Follows the life of Bill Walton, from his earliest days as a high school basketball phenom to some of his wildly successful years at UCLA.
Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Larry Bird, Julius Erving, World B. Free
Votes: 97
47.
ABC Afterschool Specials (1972–1997)
Episode:
The Hero Who Couldn't Read
(1984)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Teacher discovers that the star basketball player is illiterate, and makes it his mission to teach him how to read.
Director: Robert Chenault | Stars: Clarence Williams III, Lynn Hamilton, Eric D. Wallace, James Carroll Jordan
Votes: 10
48.
Scrubs (2001–2010)
Episode:
My Cabbage
(2006)
TV-14 | 24 min | Comedy, Drama
J.D.'s dislike for and resentment towards intern Keith increases to the point where J.D. tries to get him dismissed from Sacred Heart, but the plan backfires. Elsewhere, Elliot and Turk ... See full summary »
Director: John Inwood | Stars: Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison, Neil Flynn
Votes: 1,053
49.
The NBA on TNT (1988– )
Episode:
2022 NBA All-Star Game
(2022)
Sport
Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jarrett Allen, Ray Allen, Carmelo Anthony
Votes: 6
50.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies, Part 1
(2017)
TV-G | 101 min | Documentary, Biography, History
This entry in ESPN's 30 for 30 series looks at the origins of the rivalry between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers in the 1980s that revived - and saved - the NBA.
Director: Jim Podhoretz | Stars: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Danny Ainge, Tiny Archibald, Larry Bird
Votes: 853