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1.
Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
Episode:
Rosie O'Donnell
(2003)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography
Director: Catherine Newman | Stars: Boy George, Christine Ebersole, Linda Emond, Nora Ephron
Votes: 202
2.
Life's Most Embarrassing Moments (1983– )
Episode:
III
(1983)
Comedy
Stars: Steve Allen, Dick Cavett, Bette Davis, Penny Marshall
Votes: 27
3.
Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
Episode:
Penny Marshall
(2003)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography
Director: Chris Michon | Stars: Linda Emond, Carrie Fisher, Art Garfunkel, Whoopi Goldberg
Votes: 216
4. Wives (1975 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
A group of women solve their problems over their weekly card games.
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Candice Azzara, Jacque Lynn Colton, Phyllis Davis, BarBara Luna
Votes: 7
5.
Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode:
Goodnight, Seattle: Part 2
(2004)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
Frasier, Niles, Daphne, Martin, and Roz move on to new chapters in their lives.
Director: David Lee | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 1,375
6.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Why Did the Fireman...
(1980)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Laverne is in deep denial when she learns that her boyfriend, a firefighter with the Milwaukee Fire Department, is killed fighting an apartment blaze.
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 119
7.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
The Bardwell Caper: Part 1
(1981)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Passed over for a raise, Shirley pens a note to the boss. Laverne signs, adding an insult, and it gets sent. Later, he informs them they did get the raise. Now the girls must execute "Mission: Impossible" to retrieve the nasty note. Make no mistake.
Director: Tom Trbovich | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 92
8.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Not Quite South of the Border
(1980)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
A too good to be true, inexpensive vacation to "Near" Mexico, proves to be just so when the girls get a room with a wall missing. Plus many other deceptive practices foisted on them and other guests by the hotel's deceitful owner.
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 102
9.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
The Bardwell Caper: Part 2
(1981)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
With help from Carmine and the boys, the girls put their 'perfect' plan into action. Things quickly unfold into clock-like confusion. Will they nab the note and save their jobs before Mr. Bardwell's arrival?
Director: Tom Trbovich | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander, Michael McKean
Votes: 92
10.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Laverne & Shirley Meet Fabian
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Rosie Greenbaum bets Laverne and Shirley they can't get into the hotel where singer Fabian is staying - as well as getting their picture taken with him. What plan of action will the girls "turn loose" to meet him and put Rosie in her place?
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 124
11.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Murder on the Moose Jaw Express: Part 1
(1980)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
While on a train heading to Canada, the girls end up in the middle of espionage and murder. After an injured man comes to them warning, "Beware of the bald man", he dies. Who is the bald man and will the girls escape certain danger?
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 109
12.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Murder on the Moose Jaw Express: Part 2
(1980)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Laverne sees Shirley is missing, Lenny and Squiggy attempt a rescue, and no bald man on the train is above suspicion. Laverne realizes she needs to 'out' the villain and confront him. Will Laverne, Shirley, Lenny, and Squiggy survive?
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 99
13.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
The Quiz Show
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
TV game show "Be Silly for Dollars" comes to Milaukee. Len, Squig, and the girls are chosen as contestants. The boys are happy, winning a salami, but the girls perform zany stunts to win the grand prize from "The World of Luxury".
Director: Howard Storm | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 103
14.
Then Came Bronson (1969–1970)
Episode:
The Runner
(1969)
60 min | Adventure, Drama
At a camp for children with autism, Jim befriends Johnny: a young autistic boy who is known as "The Runner."
Director: Marvin J. Chomsky | Stars: Michael Parks, Jack Klugman, Karen Ericson, Mark Lester
Votes: 29
15. 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: 436,564
16. Life's Most Embarrassing Moments (1983– )
60 min | Comedy
Stars: Steve Allen, John Ritter, Bette Davis, Dolly Parton
Votes: 42
17.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Haunted House
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Laverne and Shirley want to buy a new couch and find out about a furniture sale in a house Shirley says is haunted. When they and Lenny and Squiggy go to buy the couch, they find out she may be right.
Director: Alan Myerson | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander, Michael McKean
Votes: 113
18.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Hi Neighbor, Book 2
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
When Lenny and Squiggy get stood up, Laverne and Shirley take pity on them.
Director: Ray DeVally Jr. | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 105
19.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
The Right to Light
(1980)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
A power company clerk is mean when the girls complain of bogus charges on their bill. So they stage a protest and chain themselves to the company's new computer. However, a far angrier customer has an even more explosive protest in mind.
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander, Michael McKean
Votes: 84
20. One Voice (1986 TV Special)
68 min | Music
Barbra Streisand preformed some of her favorite songs and changes the world with one voice.
Director: Dwight Hemion | Stars: Barbra Streisand, Jim Cox, Sheena Easton, Sally Field
Votes: 315
21.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Good Time Girls
(1976)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The girls end up getting phone calls after Hector scribbles their number in a men's room.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander, Michael McKean
Votes: 106
22.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Helmut Weekend
(1982)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Squiggy's con-artist dad left him when he was age 9. Now he shows up 20 years later hoping to reconnect. Squiggy wonders if he will really make up for lost time or ditch him again at age 29?
Director: Tom Trbovich | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander, Michael McKean
Votes: 93
23.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Playing the Roxy
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Shirley's read of stripper Roxy LaToure. Her later fall down the steps and head blow, cause her to become Roxy. Len and Squig take advantage, hiring her to 'dance' at a Teamsters party. ... See full summary »
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander, Michael McKean
Votes: 99
24.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Squiggy in Love
(1979)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
All are baffled by a woman's interest in Squiggy as a boyfriend. He loves her like crazy. She's able to make her every whim his command. Can Squiggy be woken up to see she's only using him?
Director: Penny Marshall | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander, Michael McKean
Votes: 88
25.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Supermarket Sweep
(1979)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
As Shirley goes back for a grocery item, Laverne's at the check out line, winning a shopping spree. Shirley feels jealous of her but soon Laverne sees she's forgotten her friend. The two ... See full summary »
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 110
26.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
The Slow Child
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Laverne and Shirley get reacquainted with Ms. Babish's mentally challenged daughter, Amy, who's visiting from her special school. Lenny meets Amy and immediately comes to like her, despite people's protests about what's best for Amy.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 120
27.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
The Wedding
(1979)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Frank DeFazio, in his own unusual way, proposes to Edna after seeing her for some time. She accepts and Laverne is happy to welcome Edna to the family; but now the race is on to plan the ... See full summary »
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, Michael McKean
Votes: 84
28.
The Odd Couple (1970–1975)
Episode:
Password
(1972)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Oscar and Felix appear together on Password (1961) and Felix is sure that they can win.
Director: Alex March | Stars: Tony Randall, Jack Klugman, Al Molinaro, Allen Ludden
Votes: 188
29.
Campus Ladies (2006–2007)
Episode:
Webcam
(2006)
30 min | Comedy
Director: Sean K. Lambert | Stars: Christen Sussin, Carrie Aizley, Derek Carter, Amir Talai
Votes: 11
30.
E! True Hollywood Story (1996– )
Episode:
The View
(2007)
TV-PG | Documentary, Biography
The documentary style program profiled the ABC television talk show, The View, with interviews and footage.
Stars: Beng Spies, Barbara Walters, Linda Stasi, Debbie Matenopoulos
Votes: 14
31. 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: 4,246
32. The Jackie Gleason Show (1952–1973)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy
Live variety show with Jackie Gleason.
Stars: Jack Lescoulie, The June Taylor Dancers, Ray Bloch, Jackie Gleason
Votes: 524
33. The Barry Manilow Special (1977 TV Special)
60 min | Music
Barry Manilow's first television special is an hour of music and songs. He reminisces about his early days of performing a sings a number of commercial jingles he wrote. Penny Marshall is his guest,
Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Barry Manilow, Debra Byrd, Penny Marshall, Pamela Rossi
Votes: 36
34.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Call Me a Taxi
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
A temporary layoff at work forces the girls to take jobs as taxi dancers. They earn money by dancing with men for ten cents a dance.
Director: Alan Myerson | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 113
35.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
The Debutante Ball
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Laverne attends a Debutante Ball with Lenny when it's found out he's 89th in line to be a duke on the Polish throne.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander, Michael McKean
Votes: 100
36.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Dinner for Four
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The girls think they've hit the dating jackpot when they get asked to cook dinner for two good looking men. However, they're in for two big surprises at the men's apartment.
Director: Ray DeVally Jr. | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 98
37.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Lenny's Crush
(1979)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Laverne shows Lenny a kindness and then gives him a kiss. Lenny now feels he loves her, and she's now his. No one can get through to him that this isn't the case, but Laverne hopes to let him down easy without completely breaking his heart.
Director: Carl Gottlieb | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, Michael McKean
Votes: 92
38.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Lonely at the Middle
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Shirley gets promoted to head of the bottle-labelers division at the brewery.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander, Michael McKean
Votes: 96
39.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
New Year's Eve 1959
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
It's New Years Eve 1959 and 1960 is shortly due. In the final hours, Laverne's date cancels, Shirley's sick and Lenny and Squiggy have a special plan for midnight outside the apartment ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 99
40.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Shirley's Operation
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Dressed as Alice in Wonderland for a local children's play, Shirley ends up going to the hospital instead to get her appendix out. Her fear causes her to run and hide, so the gang must find her before her appendix fails her for good.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 102
41.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Take Two, They're Small
(1979)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The girls okay a blind date, set up by Lenny and Squiggy. Later when the men arrive, they're two 'little people', which gets them laughed at by two mean girls from work at the roller rink. It's a case of stand tall or a short roller brawl.
Director: Ray DeVally Jr. | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 89
42.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
The Tenants Are Revolting
(1979)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The girls contact a building inspector to help Edna fix all the problems in their building. ...but Enda's later mad at them. She's got a short time to get up to code or face a huge fine. ... See full summary »
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 89
43.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Testing, Testing
(1979)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Laverne, Shirley, Lenny, and Squiggy become justifiably paranoid when Mr. Shotz orders employees to a mandatory visit with a psychiatrist. Is the good doctor there to help Mr. Shotz terminate, or simply to evaluate?
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander, Michael McKean
Votes: 86
44.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
The Bridal Shower
(1976)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The girls have trouble fitting in at a bridal shower.
Director: Alan Myerson | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 125
45.
Mad TV (1995–2016)
Episode:
Episode #7.5
(2001)
TV-14 | Comedy
Sketches: Gonna Git Some, Kung Fu: The Movie, Oprah: The Jeannie Fanucci Story, This N That w/ Rusty, Politically Incorrect, Who Do You Love? Encore: Devon's Creek.
Stars: Alex Borstein, Frank Caliendo, Mo Collins, Andy Daly
Votes: 36
46.
The Odd Couple (1970–1975)
Episode:
The Flying Felix
(1974)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
Oscar works with Felix to get over his fear of flying and travels with him on an eccentric airline.
Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Tony Randall, Jack Klugman, Penny Marshall, George Furth
Votes: 104
47.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
The Diner
(1980)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Lenny and Squiggy inherit a run-down diner from Lenny's deceased Uncle Lazlo. Their ideas about food service bring no business, so they hand it over to the girls. The ladies spark success but could get burned by their own ambitions.
Director: Linda McMurray | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 131
48.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
The Driving Test
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Laverne and Shirley try to help Squiggy study to ace his written exam for his driving test or else he'll lose his job as a Shotz truck driver.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander, Michael McKean
Votes: 96
49.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
You've Pushed Me Too Far
(1979)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
A fight between Lenny & Squiggy boils over & Lenny falls out of the top floor window and into the alley. Lenny gets no respect and now gets no apology from Squig,so he ends their friendship. Can the others reconcile the gruesome twosome?
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 86
50. Entourage (2004–2011)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Drama
Film star, Vince Chase, navigates the vapid terrain of Los Angeles with a close circle of friends and his trusty agent.
Stars: Kevin Connolly, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara
Votes: 176,977