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1.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
Far Away Places
(2012)
TV-14 | 47 min | Drama
A peaceful hotel getaway ends in disaster for Don and Megan, an LSD trip could have a disastrous effect on Roger's marriage, and Peggy loses her cool after an unsuccessful pitch meeting.
Director: Scott Hornbacher | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 3,377
2. Batman: The Animated Series (1992–1995)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The Dark Knight battles crime in Gotham City with occasional help from Robin and Batgirl.
Stars: Kevin Conroy, Loren Lester, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Bob Hastings
Votes: 117,150
3.
The Arrangement (2017–2018)
Episode:
Suite Revenge
(2018)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama
While Megan comes to a decision about her relationship with Kyle, Kyle makes a move that could upend his entire life. Terence and DeAnn move forward with a plan that could change everything.
Director: Robert Duncan McNeill | Stars: Josh Henderson, Christine Evangelista, Lexa Doig, Carra Patterson
Votes: 46
4.
Bosch (2014–2021)
Episode:
Hold Back the Night
(2019)
TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama
Bosch and Chandler track down Spencer, and try to persuade him to turn on the Cronyns in order to save himself. DEA Agent Hovan interviews Hart, who teases some additional useful ... See full summary »
Director: Aaron Lipstadt | Stars: Titus Welliver, Jamie Hector, Amy Aquino, Madison Lintz
Votes: 1,268
5.
My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode:
Life of Brian
(1994)
TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Brian is caught between taking Angela or a new girl at school to a dance. Rickie has a crush on a new student at Liberty High.
Director: Todd Holland | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall
Votes: 397
6.
Bosch (2014–2021)
Episode:
Some Measure of Justice
(2020)
TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama
Irving and Maddie make big decisions about their futures. Bosch and Edgar, having weathered unexpected tragedies, share bitter frustration with a system that has seemingly failed them. But ... See full summary »
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Titus Welliver, Jamie Hector, Amy Aquino, Madison Lintz
Votes: 1,314
7.
The Good Doctor (2017–2024)
Episode:
M.C.E.
(2024)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
The team must deal with a mass casualty event that forces them to put aside their emotions following a recent tragedy.
Director: Mike Listo | Stars: Freddie Highmore, Fiona Gubelmann, Will Yun Lee, Christina Chang
Votes: 254
8. Peaked in High School (2018 TV Short)
18 min | Short, Comedy
A thirty-three year old failure to launch and her equally adrift best friends from high school bumble their way through adulthood in a world that has outgrown them.
Director: Olivia Cuartero-Briggs | Stars: Brooke Nevin, Bridget Fitzgerald, Ferelith Young, Bess Armstrong
Votes: 15
9.
My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode:
In Dreams Begin Responsibilities
(1995)
TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Brian writes a letter to help Jordan win Angela back, Delia has a crush on Rickie, and Graham's cooking impresses the restaurant's investors.
Director: Elodie Keene | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall
Votes: 396
10. Mad Men (2007–2015)
TV-MA | 45 min | Drama
A drama about one of New York's most prestigious ad agencies at the beginning of the 1960s, focusing on one of the firm's most mysterious but extremely talented ad executives, Donald Draper.
Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 260,771
11.
Switched at Birth (2011–2017)
Episode:
Bracing the Waves
(2015)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Bay and Emmett struggle to maintain a long distance relationship. Daphne immerses herself in her courses with the help of her new interpreter.
Director: Michael Lange | Stars: Sean Berdy, Lucas Grabeel, Katie Leclerc, Vanessa Marano
Votes: 96
12.
My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode:
Betrayal
(1995)
TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Rayanne wins a role in the school play, but betrays Angela by sleeping with Jordan. Patty suspects Graham and Hallie's relationship may be more than professional.
Director: Mark Piznarski | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall
Votes: 339
13.
My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode:
Self-Esteem
(1994)
TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Angela ignores her schoolwork to spend time making out with Jordan in the infamous boiler room, but Jordan doesn't want his friends to know that they're together.
Director: Michael Engler | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall
Votes: 392
14.
My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode:
The Substitute
(1994)
TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A substitute teacher captures the hearts and minds of Angela's English class, but he may not be all he seems to be.
Director: Ellen S. Pressman | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall
Votes: 389
15.
Bosch (2014–2021)
Episode:
The Greater Good
(2021)
TV-MA | Crime, Drama
After Maddie's involvement with the Franzen case leaves her exposed, she must testify before a grand jury to stay safe. Irving asks FBI SAC Brenner for help with Alvarez, learning something useful about Peña. The little tamale girl’s father pays Bosch a visit; his pain strengthens Bosch’s resolve to bring her killers to justice. Leonard and Norris push Billets to the brink.
Director: Patrick Cady | Stars: Titus Welliver, Jamie Hector, Amy Aquino, Madison Lintz
Votes: 1,063
16.
One Tree Hill (2003–2012)
Episode:
The Last Day of Our Acquaintance
(2010)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Romance, Sport
In getting back at Julian for sleeping with Alex, Brooke messes with the costumes for the shoot and generally does her best to wound Julian but it takes comments from Alex to get her thrown... See full summary »
Director: Joe Davola | Stars: James Lafferty, Bethany Joy Lenz, Sophia Bush, Austin Nichols
Votes: 309
17.
Switched at Birth (2011–2017)
Episode:
And It Cannot Be Changed
(2015)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Family, Romance
John and Kathryn discover Bay took the blame for Daphne; Daphne starts college.
Director: Steve Miner | Stars: Sean Berdy, Lucas Grabeel, Katie Leclerc, Vanessa Marano
Votes: 101
18. Bosch (2014–2021)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama
An L.A.P.D. homicide detective works to solve the murder of a 13-year-old boy while standing trial in federal court for the murder of a serial killer.
Stars: Titus Welliver, Jamie Hector, Amy Aquino, Lance Reddick
Votes: 83,547
19. Boston Legal (2004–2008)
TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Boston Legal is a spin-off of the long-running David E. Kelley series The Practice (1997), following the exploits of former Practice character Alan Shore (James Spader) at the legal firm of Crane, Poole, and Schmidt.
Stars: James Spader, William Shatner, Candice Bergen, Rene Auberjonois
Votes: 50,048
20. 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: 4,242
21.
My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode:
Other People's Mothers
(1994)
TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Angela wants to go to Rayanne's party, but is stuck at a party for her grandparents instead. Meanwhile, Rayanne's drinking starts to spiral out of control.
Director: Claudia Weill | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall
Votes: 343
22.
Boston Legal (2004–2008)
Episode:
Made in China
(2008)
TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
As Alan prepares to try Denny's Alzheimer's drug case in front of the Supreme Court, Shirley tries to block the purchase of the firm by a Chinese business.
Director: Bill D'Elia | Stars: James Spader, John Larroquette, Christian Clemenson, Tara Summers
Votes: 312
23.
Longmire (2012–2017)
Episode:
From This Day Forward
(2016)
Not Rated | 57 min | Action, Crime, Drama
When treasure hunters discover a body in a hollow tree, Walt finds a connection to an old case. Cady struggles to help a battered woman on the reservation.
Director: T.J. Scott | Stars: Robert Taylor, Katee Sackhoff, Lou Diamond Phillips, Cassidy Freeman
Votes: 559
24. My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
TV-14 | 912 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A 15-year-old girl and her trials and tribulations of being a teenager and dealing with friends, guys, parents, and school.
Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall
Votes: 21,990
25.
My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode:
Pilot
(1994)
TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Angela Chase begins a friendship with Rayanne Graff and Rickie Vasquez. At home there is tension between her and her mother.
Director: Scott Winant | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall
Votes: 503
26.
My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode:
Pressure
(1994)
TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Angela feels pressured by Jordan to have sex.
Director: Mark Piznarski | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall
Votes: 337
27.
My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode:
So Called Angels
(1994)
TV-PG | 50 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Rickie finds himself homeless on Christmas, and Angela tries to help him with the aid of a mysterious homeless girl.
Director: Scott Winant | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall
Votes: 443
28.
My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode:
Strangers in the House
(1994)
TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Sharon moves in with the Chases after her father has a heart attack.
Director: Ron Lagomarsino | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall
Votes: 336
29.
My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode:
Why Jordan Can't Read
(1994)
TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Patty thinks she may be pregnant, and Angela learns of Jordan's reading problem.
Director: Mark Piznarski | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall
Votes: 362
30.
The Nanny (1993–1999)
Episode:
I Don't Remember Mama
(1994)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
Mother's Day is approaching and, as usual, Maxwell is trying to preoccupy the children so that they won't think about their mother, Sara. But Fran thinks talking to the kids about their ... See full summary »
Director: Paul Miller | Stars: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane
Votes: 457
31.
Switched at Birth (2011–2017)
Episode:
A Mad Tea Party
(2015)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Family, Romance
A baby shower goes wrong when secrets and deceptions are revealed.
Director: Carlos González | Stars: Sean Berdy, Lucas Grabeel, Katie Leclerc, Vanessa Marano
Votes: 76
32.
Bosch (2014–2021)
Episode:
The Wisdom of the Desert
(2019)
TV-MA | 43 min | Crime, Drama
Stuck now at the desert shill encampment with no easy escape plan and no way to communicate with Edgar, Bosch befriends Clayton and searches of information about his murder suspects. He ... See full summary »
Director: Aaron Lipstadt | Stars: Titus Welliver, Jamie Hector, Amy Aquino, Madison Lintz
Votes: 1,117
33. Longmire (2012–2017)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Walt Longmire is the dedicated and unflappable sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming. Widowed only a year, he is a man in psychic repair but buries his pain behind his brave face, unassuming grin and dry wit.
Stars: Robert Taylor, Katee Sackhoff, Lou Diamond Phillips, Cassidy Freeman
Votes: 40,044
34.
My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode:
On the Wagon
(1994)
TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Angela and Rayanne start to grow apart, and Rayanne joins Jordan's band. Patty worries that Rayanne may have started drinking again.
Director: Jeff Perry | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall
Votes: 329
35.
My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode:
Resolutions
(1995)
TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
It's a new year, and everybody's making resolutions. Rickie finds himself homeless once again, and Brian finds himself tutoring Jordan.
Director: Patrick R. Norris | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall
Votes: 318
36.
My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode:
Weekend
(1995)
TV-PG | 47 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Angela's parents leave town for the weekend, and Rayanne accidentally handcuffs herself to their bed.
Director: Todd Holland | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall
Votes: 327
37.
Bosch (2014–2021)
Episode:
Copy Cat
(2020)
TV-MA | 44 min | Crime, Drama
Judge Sobel hears Chandler's objections to the evidence against Mrs. Kent. Irving's new task force has a win. Hovan and Edgar close in on Avril. Billets gets a call from IA and Bosch uncovers a chilling connection in the Daisy Clayton case
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Titus Welliver, Jamie Hector, Amy Aquino, Madison Lintz
Votes: 1,042
38.
Bosch (2014–2021)
Episode:
Jury's Still Out
(2021)
TV-MA | Crime, Drama
After discovering Alvarez has been transferred, Bosch enlists Chief Irving’s help. Pierce and Vega get a lead on the hitman. Billets reaches out to a former Hollywood cop for intel on Leonard and Norris. When Bosch and Edgar meet with Carl Rogers, Edgar lets a detail of the case slip, enraging Bosch.
Director: Alex Zakrzewski | Stars: Titus Welliver, Jamie Hector, Amy Aquino, Madison Lintz
Votes: 1,039
39. Frasier (1993–2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Dr. Frasier Crane moves back to his hometown of Seattle, where he lives with his father and works as a radio psychiatrist.
Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 95,541
40.
Sports Theater with Shaquille O'Neal (1996– )
Episode:
Scrubs
(1998)
60 min | Drama, Family, Sport
Stars: Bess Armstrong, Ed Begley Jr., Jim Turner, Michael Malota
Votes: 244
41.
My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode:
Dancing in the Dark
(1994)
TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Rayanne arranges for Angela and Jordan to meet under the pretense of Jordan selling Angela a fake ID. Meanwhile, Angela's parents take ballroom dancing lessons.
Director: Scott Winant | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall
Votes: 389
42.
My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode:
Guns and Gossip
(1994)
TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A gun goes off in school, and Rickie is involved. A rumor makes the rounds at Liberty High that Angela slept with Jordan.
Director: Marshall Herskovitz | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall
Votes: 381
43.
One Tree Hill (2003–2012)
Episode:
The Desperate Kingdom of Love
(2004)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Romance, Sport
After Lucas and Keith learn that Dan had a heart attack and is still in the hospital, they decide it is best for them to return to Tree Hill. When Deb learns about Haley and Nathan's ... See full summary »
Director: Gregory Prange | Stars: Chad Michael Murray, James Lafferty, Hilarie Burton Morgan, Bethany Joy Lenz
Votes: 461
44.
One Tree Hill (2003–2012)
Episode:
Truth Doesn't Make a Noise
(2004)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Romance, Sport
With the assistance of Peyton and Brooke, Lucas throws Nathan and Haley a wedding reception. Although Haley's parents support Nathan and Haley's marriage, Deb has a difficult time accepting... See full summary »
Director: Billy Dickson | Stars: Chad Michael Murray, James Lafferty, Hilarie Burton Morgan, Bethany Joy Lenz
Votes: 426
45.
Tales from the Crypt (1989–1996)
Episode:
What's Cookin'
(1992)
Not Rated | 28 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy
Married couple Fred and Erma's restaurant has seen better days. But things change once a stranger walks in, with a rather unique steak recipe...
Director: Gilbert Adler | Stars: Christopher Reeve, Bess Armstrong, Art LaFleur, Meat Loaf
Votes: 1,195
46. Criminal Minds (2005– )
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A group of criminal profilers who work for the FBI as members of its Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) using behavioral analysis and profiling to help investigate crimes and find the suspect known as the unsub.
Stars: Kirsten Vangsness, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Joe Mantegna
Votes: 218,966
47. Castle (2009–2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
When a psychopath commits murders based on novelist Castle's books, Detective Beckett seeks his help to solve the case. He decides to work with her and uses his experiences as research for his novels.
Stars: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan, Jon Huertas
Votes: 174,480
48.
My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode:
The Zit
(1994)
TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A list makes the rounds at school rating the sophomore girls; Rayanne and Sharon are on it, but not Angela. Patty wants Angela to join her in a mother-daughter fashion show.
Director: Victor Du Bois | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall
Votes: 375
49.
Boston Legal (2004–2008)
Episode:
Mad About You
(2008)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Much to the chagrin of his firm, Denny takes on a first-degree murder case without anyone's help, while Jerry and Katie agree to seek compensation for a woman whose husband fell under the ... See full summary »
Director: Tom Verica | Stars: James Spader, John Larroquette, Christian Clemenson, Gary Anthony Williams
Votes: 312
50.
Bosch (2014–2021)
Episode:
Part of the Deal
(2020)
TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama
Bosch discovers there's more to Alicia Kent's story than meets the eye. Elizabeth Clayton calls with news that jump starts her daughter's cold case. Edgar and Hovan craft a plan to move in ... See full summary »
Director: Michael McDonough | Stars: Titus Welliver, Jamie Hector, Amy Aquino, Madison Lintz
Votes: 1,074