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1. House of Cards (2013–2018)
Episode: Chapter 43 (2016)

TV-MA | 43 min | Drama

Claire threatens Frank while Frank makes a politically bold move that may provoke Russia.

Director: Robin Wright | Stars: Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright, Michael Kelly, Derek Cecil

Votes: 4,754

2. That's Life (2000–2002)
Episode: Oh, Baby! (2001)

TV-14 | Drama, Comedy

Scandal rocks Dolly's campaign thanks to a protest striptease by Lydia and Paulie's decision to have sex with Plum in the park.

Director: Michael Switzer | Stars: Heather Dubrow, Ellen Burstyn, Kevin Dillon, Danielle Harris

Votes: 7

3. For the People (1965)
Episode: Seized, Confined and Detained (1965)

60 min | Crime, Drama

Todays theme is Seized, Confined and Detained.

Director: Paul Almond | Stars: William Shatner, Howard Da Silva, Lonny Chapman, Jessica Walter

Votes: 12

4. House of Cards (2013–2018)
Episode: Chapter 49 (2016)

TV-MA | 57 min | Drama

As Frank deals with a new threat to his candidacy, Claire has doubts about their plan. Claire faces a difficult decision concerning her mother's health.

Director: Robin Wright | Stars: Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright, Michael Kelly, Derek Cecil

Votes: 4,577

5. That's Life (2000–2002)
Episode: Idiots (2001)

TV-14 | Drama, Comedy

Days before their official church wedding, Plum and Paulie reconsider the wisdom of being married. Lydia asks a hockey player to be her date for the wedding.

Director: Sharron Miller | Stars: Heather Dubrow, Ellen Burstyn, Kevin Dillon, Danielle Harris

Votes: 82

6. That's Life (2000–2002)
Episode: Plus One (2001)

TV-14 | Drama, Comedy

Lydia's romantic advances toward Eric fall on deaf ears. Paulie is worried by the arrival of Plum's old boyfriend. Jackie gets in touch with Ray's sensitive side.

Director: Jerry Levine | Stars: Heather Dubrow, Ellen Burstyn, Kevin Dillon, Danielle Harris

Votes: 73

7. That's Life (2000–2002)
Episode: Behind Closed Doors (2002)

TV-14 | Drama, Comedy

As Paulie's birthday approaches, he discovers that Jimmy is gay. Lydia finds a new apartment right above the Cucina and reunites with Mack. Frank and Dolly get an unpleasant surprise when ... See full summary »

Director: Sharron Miller | Stars: Heather Dubrow, Ellen Burstyn, Kevin Dillon, Danielle Harris

Votes: 15

8. By Her Hand, She Draws You Down (2011)

26 min | Short, Drama, Fantasy

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Director: Anthony G. Sumner | Stars: Zoe Daelman Chlanda, Jerry Murdock, Joshua Nelson, Terry Shane

Votes: 17

9. That's Life (2000–2002)
Episode: Gutterball (2002)

TV-14 | Drama, Comedy

Plum discovers that Gavin is the new teaching assistant assigned to her class. Valerie comes to the rescue when an attractive divorced friend tries to seduce Frank. Plum convinces Paulie to... See full summary »

Director: Sharron Miller | Stars: Heather Dubrow, Ellen Burstyn, Kevin Dillon, Danielle Harris

Votes: 46

10. Inside the Actors Studio (1994– )
Episode: Dustin Hoffman (2006)

TV-PG | Talk-Show

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Stars: James Lipton, Dustin Hoffman, Ellen Burstyn, Murray Schisgal

Votes: 55

11. House of Cards (2013–2018)
Episode: Chapter 42 (2016)

TV-MA | 54 min | Drama

Claire joins Frank as he campaigns in South Carolina, but he doesn't trust her. A disastrous scandal blindsides Frank on primary day.

Director: Robin Wright | Stars: Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright, Michael Kelly, Derek Cecil

Votes: 3,963

12. Interstellar (2014)

PG-13 | 169 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

When Earth becomes uninhabitable in the future, a farmer and ex-NASA pilot, Joseph Cooper, is tasked to pilot a spacecraft, along with a team of researchers, to find a new planet for humans.

Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Mackenzie Foy

Votes: 2,102,968 | Gross: $188.02M

13. Fear and Love: The Story of the Exorcist (2024)

61 min | Documentary

A look back at the making of and cultural phenomenon of one of the most popular and profitable horror films ever made, The Exorcist.

Director: John Larkin | Stars: Ellen Burstyn, Rick Baker, Bart Mixon, Anthony Timpone

Votes: 6

14. Surfside 6 (1960–1962)
Episode: Double Image (1961)

60 min | Drama

Sandy meets a young woman vacationing in Florida who has an odd obsession with a local gangster.

Director: Irving J. Moore | Stars: Troy Donahue, Van Williams, Lee Patterson, Diane McBain

Votes: 11

15. That's Life (2000–2002)
Episode: He's Very Heavy, He's My Brother (2000)

TV-14 | Drama, Comedy

Lydia is concerned about Paulie when he moves in with her following an argument with their father.

Directors: Jack Bender, John Blush | Stars: Heather Dubrow, Ellen Burstyn, Kristin Bauer, Peter Firth

Votes: 10

16. That's Life (2000–2002)
Episode: M.Y.O.B. (2001)

TV-14 | Drama, Comedy

Lydia discovers that Eric's wife is having an affair. Fed up with municipal bureaucracy, Dolly takes matters into her own hands.

Director: Sharron Miller | Stars: Heather Dubrow, Ellen Burstyn, Kevin Dillon, Danielle Harris

Votes: 13

17. That's Life (2000–2002)
Episode: Nomads (2001)

TV-14 | Drama, Comedy

Lydia has everything happen to her, from car breaking down, her apartment being robbed and finding out the subject for her college paper is used by someone else. After feeling a failure, ... See full summary »

Director: Paul Sorvino | Stars: Heather Dubrow, Ellen Burstyn, Kristin Bauer, Peter Firth

Votes: 10

18. That's Life (2000–2002)
Episode: Sex in the Suburbs (2001)

TV-14 | Drama, Comedy

Lydia reconsiders a romance with Eric, who begins to rethink his relationship with Samantha. Dolly tends to the needs of a lonely voter.

Director: Sharron Miller | Stars: Heather Dubrow, Ellen Burstyn, Kevin Dillon, Danielle Harris

Votes: 77

19. That's Life (2000–2002)
Episode: The Devil and Miss DeLucca (2001)

TV-14 | Drama, Comedy

Lydia dates a hockey player and gets a false impression about him as well as Eric. A new employee starts working at the restaurant and jealousy gets the better of Paulie.

Director: Michael Switzer | Stars: Heather Dubrow, Ellen Burstyn, Kevin Dillon, Danielle Harris

Votes: 9

20. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– )
Episode: Swing (2008)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Stabler is forced to confront his mother and the ghosts of his childhood when he learns that his daughter is in trouble with the law and in desperate need of psychiatric attention.

Director: David Platt | Stars: Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay, Richard Belzer, Ice-T

Votes: 1,320

21. House of Cards (2013–2018)

TV-MA | 50 min | Drama

A Congressman works with his equally conniving wife to exact revenge on the people who betrayed him.

Stars: Kevin Spacey, Michel Gill, Robin Wright, Kate Mara

Votes: 531,150

22. American Experience (1987– )

TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, History

A series showcasing documentaries on American history.

Stars: David McCullough, David Ogden Stiers, Michael Murphy, Oliver Platt

Votes: 2,206

23. 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: 5,464

24. The Book of Daniel (2006)
Episode: Withdrawal (2006)

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Bishop Beatrice Congreve meanly tells Daniel and Roger Paxton they are responsible for delivering 'her' school and dealing with the Vaporelli brothers. Peter finally gets a really 'gay' ... See full summary »

Stars: Aidan Quinn, Susanna Thompson, Christian Campbell, Ivan Shaw

Votes: 34

25. That's Life (2000–2002)
Episode: The Screw-Up (2000)

TV-14 | Drama, Comedy

A series of financial setbacks prompts Lydia to consider dropping out of school.

Director: James Frawley | Stars: Heather Dubrow, Ellen Burstyn, Kristin Bauer, Peter Firth

Votes: 10

26. The Virginian (1962–1971)
Episode: Last Grave at Socorro Creek (1969)

TV-PG | 75 min | Western

The Virginian sees Bill Burden with two other men who are returning money from selling ranchers' herds. The two leave together but the money is stolen and Bill is lynched. The Virginian wants revenge when he is too late to clear Bill.

Director: Leo Penn | Stars: John McIntire, Doug McClure, David Hartman, Sara Lane

Votes: 65

27. Inside the Actors Studio (1994– )
Episode: Al Pacino (2006)

TV-PG | 92 min | Talk-Show

Actor Al Pacino looks back at his career in films.

Director: Jeff Wurtz | Stars: James Lipton, Al Pacino, Martin Bregman, Ellen Burstyn

Votes: 72

28. That's Life (2000–2002)
Episode: Love's Labor (2002)

TV-14 | Drama, Comedy

Lydia and Mack decide to move in together. Dolly and Frank are unhappy and decide to use reverse psychology on their daughter by pretending to like Mack. Jackie worries that Adele won't be ... See full summary »

Director: Christopher Monger | Stars: Heather Dubrow, Ellen Burstyn, Kevin Dillon, Danielle Harris

Votes: 6

29. Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021– )
Episode: Friend or Foe (2022)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

As Stabler confronts the truth about his father, he unknowingly affects his situation with the Brotherhood. The task-force works to track down Webb, who's gone off the grid. Donnelly will stop at nothing to ensure he isn't caught.

Director: Ken Girotti | Stars: Christopher Meloni, Danielle Moné Truitt, Ainsley Seiger, Nona Parker Johnson

Votes: 244

30. Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021– )
Episode: Sins of Our Fathers (2024)

TV-14 | Crime, Drama, Mystery

As Bell's squad devises a strategy to officially investigate the Westbrook case, Chief Bonner grapples with unresolved questions about her past and her cherished hometown. Meanwhile, Stabler awaits the conclusion of his IAB inquiry.

Director: Milena Govich | Stars: Christopher Meloni, Danielle Moné Truitt, Ainsley Seiger, Rick Gonzalez

Votes: 180

31. Louie (2010–2015)

TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Drama

The life of Louie C.K., a divorced comedian living in New York with two kids.

Stars: Louis C.K., Hadley Delany, Ursula Parker, Pamela Adlon

Votes: 82,236

32. 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

33. That's Life (2000–2002)
Episode: Baum's Thesis (2002)

TV-14 | Drama, Comedy

Lydia advises a jock to pursue his dreams, encouraging him not to drop out of college. Jules returns for her grandson's christening; Jackie begins a quest to find her father. Paulie and ... See full summary »

Director: Paul Sorvino | Stars: Heather Dubrow, Ellen Burstyn, Kevin Dillon, Danielle Harris

Votes: 10

34. Inside the Actors Studio (1994– )
Episode: Willem Dafoe (2019)

TV-PG | Talk-Show

Pedro Pascal interviews guest, Willem Dafoe. Willem Dafoe details what it was like to be a young actor on Oliver Stone's set of "Platoon" and what it was like to be courted by Martin Scorsese for " The Last Temptation of Christ."

Director: Rik Reinholdtsen | Stars: Willem Dafoe, Pedro Pascal, Zazie Beetz, Ellen Burstyn

Votes: 20

35. Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021– )
Episode: The Good, the Bad and the Lovely (2021)

TV-14 | 41 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Stabler discovers Flutura's true role in the family business; Bell asks a favor from Kilbride to move her case forward; Bernadette and Eli adjust to their new living situation.

Director: Terry Miller | Stars: Christopher Meloni, Danielle Moné Truitt, Ainsley Seiger, Dash Mihok

Votes: 347

36. The Book of Daniel (2006)
Episode: Temptation (2006)

60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

After bailing his daughter Grace, who sold some marijuana, Episcopal vicar Daniel Webster preaches about forgiveness, to the female bishop's anger. The St. Barnabas parish's school building... See full summary »

Director: James Frawley | Stars: Aidan Quinn, Susanna Thompson, Christian Campbell, Ivan Shaw

Votes: 37

37. That's Life (2000–2002)
Episode: Miracle at the Cucina (2001)

TV-14 | Drama, Comedy

In the week of Cucina DeLucca's grand opening, the DeLucca family has a scare when Lydia learns there's a lump in her breast. Paulie meets Plum's father.

Director: Rachel Talalay | Stars: Heather Dubrow, Ellen Burstyn, Peter Firth, Kevin Dillon

Votes: 11

38. That's Life (2000–2002)
Episode: No Good Deed (2001)

TV-14 | Drama, Comedy

Lydia and Jackie think that they've hit the jackpot when they win $10,000 in the lottery. Unfortunately, a man with a gun claims that the ticket is his. When the friends figure out that the... See full summary »

Director: Kristoffer Tabori | Stars: Heather Dubrow, Ellen Burstyn, Peter Firth, Kevin Dillon

Votes: 10

39. That's Life (2000–2002)
Episode: Whadda You Want from Life (2000)

TV-14 | Drama, Comedy

Lydia is torn between dating a 23-year-old student and going back to Lou.

Director: Christopher Monger | Stars: Heather Dubrow, Ellen Burstyn, Kristin Bauer, Peter Firth

Votes: 8

40. Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021– )
Episode: Streets Is Watching (2022)

TV-14 | 41 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When the task force discovers a threat to Stabler's life, the pressure is on to gather all the evidence to put Webb away for good. Donnelly gives the Brotherhood surprising news. Nova is ... See full summary »

Director: Sharon Lewis | Stars: Christopher Meloni, Danielle Moné Truitt, Ainsley Seiger, Nona Parker Johnson

Votes: 223

41. Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021– )
Episode: Semper Fi (2024)

TV-14 | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Stabler leans into his military network to search for the source of a Middle Eastern heroin pipeline making its way to the U.S.; Joe Jr. takes drastic action when his brothers try to stage an intervention; Reyes returns to the squad.

Director: Carlos Bernard | Stars: Christopher Meloni, Danielle Moné Truitt, Ainsley Seiger, Rick Gonzalez

Votes: 149

42. Perry Mason (1957–1966)

TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The trials of a master criminal defense attorney handling the most difficult cases in support of the innocent.

Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, Ray Collins

Votes: 11,856

43. Requiem for a Dream (2000)

R | 102 min | Drama

The drug-induced utopias of four Coney Island people are shattered when their addictions run deep..

Director: Darren Aronofsky | Stars: Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, Marlon Wayans

Votes: 899,346 | Gross: $3.64M

44. 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

45. Steven Arnold: Heavenly Bodies (2019)

80 min | Documentary

Celebrating the surreal life, early death, and vast artistic output of little-known American multimedia artist, photographer, filmmaker, and protégé of Salvador Dali - Steven Arnold.

Director: Vishnu Dass | Stars: Ellen Burstyn, Steven Arnold, Anjelica Huston, Simon Doonan

Votes: 17

46. The Book of Daniel (2006)
Episode: Forgiveness (2006)

60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Vicar Daniel Webster finds his sister in law hosts thief Jesse Gilmore, the late Charlie's secretary and her lesbian lover. Even his own father, bishop Bertram, doubts his judgment. The ... See full summary »

Director: Rob Thompson | Stars: Aidan Quinn, Susanna Thompson, Christian Campbell, Ivan Shaw

Votes: 33

47. The Book of Daniel (2006)
Episode: God's Will (2006)

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Gay bashing scum has viciously attacked Adam and Peter - Peter is the hospital, badly injured. This stirs the Webster's memories of Jimmy dying there from leukemia. Other memories include ... See full summary »

Stars: Aidan Quinn, Susanna Thompson, Christian Campbell, Ivan Shaw

Votes: 39

48. Laramie (1959–1963)
Episode: No Place to Run (1963)

TV-PG | 60 min | Western

Jess befriends a man with an outlaw past trying to go straight but who is forced into helping with a bank robbery when an outlaw gang frames him for a robbery and murder. Jess in trying to help is forced to join the outlaw gang.

Director: Lesley Selander | Stars: John Smith, Robert Fuller, Spring Byington, Dennis Holmes

Votes: 76

49. Revista de cine (1974–1981)
Episode: Episode dated 24 October 1977 (1977)

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Stars: Alfonso Eduardo, Alfonso Sánchez, Cecilia Bartolomé, Ellen Burstyn

Votes: 40

50. That's Life (2000–2002)
Episode: Something Battered, Something Blue (2001)

TV-14 | Drama, Comedy

Lydia learns that a physical-therapy aid is assisting the football coach in getting an edge over the competition. Jackie has an unpleasant encounter with Victor's mother. Paulie and Plum elope when Dolly won't accept their engagement.

Director: Joanna Kerns | Stars: Heather Dubrow, Ellen Burstyn, Kevin Dillon, Danielle Harris

Votes: 9