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1.
High Society (1995–1996)
Episode:
Alice Doesn't Pump Here Anymore
(1996)
Comedy
After sustaining a heart attack, Alice is smothered with affection from Dott.
Director: Iris Dugow | Stars: Jean Smart, Mary McDonnell, Dan O'Donahue, Shannon Maureen Brown
Votes: 8
2.
High Society (1995–1996)
Episode:
Touching Up Your Roots
(1996)
Comedy
Ellie's parents shock her with a surprise visit and delight her with the news that she was adopted.
Director: Iris Dugow | Stars: Jean Smart, Mary McDonnell, David Rasche, Luigi Amodeo
Votes: 6
3.
Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009)
Episode:
Exodus: Part 2
(2006)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The attack to rescue everyone on New Caprica begins. The Galactica encounters four rather than the expected two Cylon Basestars. The end appears in sight but they get help from a welcome ... See full summary »
Director: Félix Enríquez Alcalá | Stars: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber
Votes: 2,607
4.
Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009)
Episode:
Crossroads: Part 2
(2007)
TV-14 | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Coincidences creates new alliances aboard Galactica.
Director: Michael Rymer | Stars: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Jamie Bamber, James Callis
Votes: 2,913
5.
Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009)
Episode:
Revelations
(2008)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
D'Anna demands that the four Cylons in the fleet be sent to the basestar. Only Tory goes, while the remaining three are suddenly drawn to Kara's Viper by the music. The route to Earth is finally found.
Director: Michael Rymer | Stars: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber
Votes: 2,105
6.
Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009)
Episode:
Blood on the Scales
(2009)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Roslin is on board a raptor en route to the Rebel Cylon Base Star, but Gaeta has ordered to engage and destroy it. The marines have used a stun grenade on Adama and Tigh. Roslin manages to ... See full summary »
Director: Wayne Rose | Stars: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber
Votes: 2,132
7.
The Closer (2005–2012)
Episode:
The Last Word
(2012)
Not Rated | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Brenda puts her career on the line to prove that Philip Stroh is guilty of murder, even though she has no hard evidence or smoking gun.
Director: Michael M. Robin | Stars: Kyra Sedgwick, J.K. Simmons, Corey Reynolds, Robert Gossett
Votes: 500
8.
Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009)
Episode:
Pegasus
(2005)
TV-14 | 58 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Gallactica meets Pegasus, and Adama's command is threatened when the captain of Pegasus outranks him. A joyous celebration turns sour at some of the secrets emerging out of the differences of the two crews, and Baltar meets a familiar Cylon prisoner aboard Pegasus.
Director: Michael Rymer | Stars: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber
Votes: 2,409
9.
E/R (1984–1985)
Episode:
Growing Pains
(1984)
TV-14 | Comedy
Rumor has it that Dr. Sheinfeld is planning to resign his job at the E/R in order to accept a cushy position at a business firm. Dr. Sheridan is dismayed because she wants to hire Howard as... See full summary »
Director: Peter Bonerz | Stars: Elliott Gould, Mary McDonnell, Conchata Ferrell, Lynne Moody
Votes: 10
10.
High Society (1995–1996)
Episode:
I Found My Thrill on Nancy Garver Hill
(1996)
Comedy
Ellie is unaware that her latest paramour (Tom Arnold) is also known as rival romance novelist Nancy Garver Hill.
Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Jean Smart, Mary McDonnell, David Rasche, Luigi Amodeo
Votes: 10
11.
High Society (1995–1996)
Episode:
Nip and Tuck
(1996)
Comedy
When Dott and Ellie decide to get face-lifts, they find themselves at the mercy of a manipulative doctor and a terrifying nurse.
Director: Iris Dugow | Stars: Jean Smart, Mary McDonnell, David Rasche, Luigi Amodeo
Votes: 9
12.
High Society (1995–1996)
Episode:
The Family Jewels
(1996)
Comedy
Ellie decides she wants to have a baby.
Director: Iris Dugow | Stars: Jean Smart, Mary McDonnell, David Rasche, Luigi Amodeo
Votes: 13
13.
High Society (1995–1996)
Episode:
Tomb with a View
(1995)
Comedy
When Alice's neighbor dies, Ellie tries to get her apartment.
Director: Iris Dugow | Stars: Jean Smart, Mary McDonnell, Luigi Amodeo, Dan O'Donahue
Votes: 10
14.
Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009)
Episode:
The Oath
(2009)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The Fleet refuses to cooperate with Cylon engineers and Adama decides to put an end to it. He sends the Quorum a message stating that unless they wish to join Zarek in the cell, they get ... See full summary »
Director: John Dahl | Stars: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber
Votes: 1,969
15.
Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009)
Episode:
Daybreak: Part 2
(2009)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A stripped down Galactica attacks the Cylon's Colony ship in the hopes of rescuing Hera. The meaning of the shared dream in the Opera House on Kobol is revealed. Sam Anders is moved in his ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Rymer | Stars: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber
Votes: 3,120
16.
Major Crimes (2012–2018)
Episode:
Two Options
(2014)
Not Rated | 45 min | Action, Crime, Drama
An elderly married couple, killed execution-style in their home, with their daughter and grandchildren missing, leaves a joint task force to suppose that they may be hostages.
Director: Michael M. Robin | Stars: Mary McDonnell, G.W. Bailey, Tony Denison, Michael Paul Chan
Votes: 471
17.
Major Crimes (2012–2018)
Episode:
White Lies Part 1
(2016)
Not Rated | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama
In attempting to clear up loose ends from their investigation of a gang of White Supremacists, Major Crimes detectives audit the trial of serial killer Dwight Darnell, and end up facing ... See full summary »
Director: Michael M. Robin | Stars: Mary McDonnell, G.W. Bailey, Tony Denison, Michael Paul Chan
Votes: 332
18. 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: 421,705
19.
Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009)
Episode:
Resurrection Ship: Part 2
(2006)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Galactica and Pegasus are preparing for the assault on the Cylon Resurrection ship. While Starbuck discusses Adama's plan to kill Cain with Apollo, Colonel Fisk stops Pegasus' crew members ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Rymer | Stars: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber
Votes: 2,193
20.
Rebel (2021)
Episode:
36 Hours
(2021)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Rebel, Cruz, Lana and Ziggy round up an army of support to bring the Stonemore Medical case to a close.
Directors: Paris Barclay, Kate Lanier, Adam Arkin | Stars: Katey Sagal, John Corbett, Lex Scott Davis, Tamala Jones
Votes: 171
21.
Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009)
Episode:
Kobol's Last Gleaming: Part 2
(2005)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Infuriated that Roslin usurped his command by ordering Starbuck to steal the captured Raider, Adama decides that his only option is to storm Colonial One with marines and terminate her presidency. Starbuck reaches Caprica and finds the Arrow of Apollo in a museum, but she has to go through a copy of Number Six to get it.
Director: Michael Rymer | Stars: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber
Votes: 2,248
22.
Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009)
Episode:
Resurrection Ship: Part 1
(2006)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Adama and Cain find common ground when Starbuck returns with footage of the Cylon ship. Roslin negotiates a temporary truce, while Starbuck plans an attack.
Director: Michael Rymer | Stars: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber
Votes: 2,109
23.
The Closer (2005–2012)
Episode:
Road Block
(2011)
Not Rated | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The police commissioner's wife tries to claim that her car was stolen to cover up for her drunken vehicular homicide, but Brenda sees right through her lies.
Director: Nelson McCormick | Stars: Kyra Sedgwick, J.K. Simmons, Corey Reynolds, Robert Gossett
Votes: 411
24.
Major Crimes (2012–2018)
Episode:
Return to Sender: Part 2
(2014)
Not Rated | 45 min | Action, Crime, Drama
As Major Crimes hunts down Rusty's would-be killer, Rusty takes the stand in a preliminary hearing against serial rapist Phillip Stroh.
Director: James Duff | Stars: Mary McDonnell, G.W. Bailey, Tony Denison, Michael Paul Chan
Votes: 330
25.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
Aporia
(2017)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Emmit sits down with Gloria; Nikki negotiates a deal.
Director: Keith Gordon | Stars: Ewan McGregor, Carrie Coon, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, David Thewlis
Votes: 5,385
26. Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009)
TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
When an old enemy, the Cylons, resurface and obliterate the 12 colonies, the crew of the aged Galactica protect a small civilian fleet - the last of humanity - as they journey toward the fabled 13th colony, Earth.
Stars: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Jamie Bamber, James Callis
Votes: 175,503
27.
Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009)
Episode:
Lay Down Your Burdens: Part 2
(2006)
TV-14 | 68 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The group on Caprica is under fire by the Cylons, but suddenly they stop. With only one ship's votes to be counted, Roslin is way behind in the elections.
Director: Michael Rymer | Stars: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber
Votes: 2,069
28.
E/R (1984–1985)
Episode:
All's Well That Ends
(1984)
TV-14 | Comedy
Howard decides to sell his old practice but has a difficult time finding the right person to trust with his former patients. The Emergency Room is on high alert when the bomb squad is ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Bonerz | Stars: Elliott Gould, Mary McDonnell, Conchata Ferrell, Lynne Moody
Votes: 10
29.
Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009)
Episode:
Sometimes a Great Notion
(2009)
TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Scouting the planet reveals that there is no life except plants. The destruction occurred about 2,000 years earlier. Among the ruins, skeletons and wrecks of a different kind of Centurions ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Nankin | Stars: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber
Votes: 1,860
30.
Rebel (2021)
Episode:
Trial Day
(2021)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Rebel's personal life becomes headline news and she begrudgingly distances herself from the Stonemore Medical trial.
Directors: Adam Arkin, Kate Lanier | Stars: Katey Sagal, John Corbett, Lex Scott Davis, Tamala Jones
Votes: 153
31. 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: 2,201
32.
E/R (1984–1985)
Episode:
Only a Nurse
(1984)
TV-14 | Comedy
Julie tries to convince Nurse Thor not to quit her job after Dr. Sheridan refuses to allow the Head Nurse to make minor medical decisions. Howard ends up in over his head when Nurse Cory ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Bonerz | Stars: Elliott Gould, Mary McDonnell, Conchata Ferrell, Lynne Moody
Votes: 9
33.
Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009)
Episode:
The Hub
(2008)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The Hybrid keeps jumping the basestar, and Roslin has visions. The three, D'Anna, is un-boxed. Humans and Cylons engage in a battle to destroy the Resurrection Hub. Baltar is badly wounded ... See full summary »
Director: Paul A. Edwards | Stars: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber
Votes: 1,689
34.
Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009)
Episode:
Daybreak: Part 3
(2009)
TV-14 | 46 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
As conflicts reach a climax, Cylons and humans face a stark choice.
Director: Michael Rymer | Stars: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber
Votes: 584
35.
The Fall of the House of Usher (2023)
Episode:
The Raven
(2023)
TV-MA | 76 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
In 1980, Roderick and Madeline seize a chance to cement their fortune--for a price. Decades later, the remaining Ushers reckon with the consequences.
Director: Michael Fimognari | Stars: Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, Mary McDonnell, Henry Thomas
Votes: 4,584
36.
The Closer (2005–2012)
Episode:
Silent Partner
(2011)
Not Rated | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When Major Crimes finds Peter Goldman's card on a murdered witness to Turell Baylor's death, new questions and suspects emerge in the Baylor case that could ultimately prove Brenda's innocence in the federal suit against her.
Director: Arvin Brown | Stars: Kyra Sedgwick, J.K. Simmons, Corey Reynolds, Robert Gossett
Votes: 346
37.
Major Crimes (2012–2018)
Episode:
Return to Sender
(2014)
Not Rated | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The man sending notes to Rusty on behalf of Philip Stroh turns out to be a dangerous serial killer, causing Rusty to be in more danger with his sting operation than Major Crimes once thought.
Director: Rick Wallace | Stars: Mary McDonnell, G.W. Bailey, Tony Denison, Michael Paul Chan
Votes: 314
38.
Major Crimes (2012–2018)
Episode:
Special Master: Part One
(2015)
Not Rated | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Phillip Stroh claims to have information about three future murders and wants to make a deal with the District Attorney's office; however, part of the deal includes a private one-on-one interview with Rusty.
Director: Steve Robin | Stars: Mary McDonnell, G.W. Bailey, Tony Denison, Michael Paul Chan
Votes: 286
39.
Major Crimes (2012–2018)
Episode:
Shockwave: Part 2
(2017)
Not Rated | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama
After discovering the identity of the bomber her division has been searching for, Sharon Raydor and the Major Crimes squad struggle to determine his next target as Major Crimes heads for an explosive season finale.
Director: Michael M. Robin | Stars: Mary McDonnell, G.W. Bailey, Tony Denison, Michael Paul Chan
Votes: 231
40. Battlestar Galactica (2003)
TV-14 | 92 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Following the destruction of the Twelve Colonies of Kobol by the Cylons, a rag-tag fugitive fleet of the last remnants of mankind flees the pursuing Cylons while simultaneously searching for their true home: Earth.
Stars: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber
Votes: 80,151
41. 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
42.
Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009)
Episode:
33
(2004)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The Galactica and the other remaining ships - with about 50,000 people aboard them all - are being pursued by the Cylons. They are forced to jump into hyper space every 33 minutes. Somehow,... See full summary »
Director: Michael Rymer | Stars: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber
Votes: 3,279
43.
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
44.
Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009)
Episode:
Guess What's Coming to Dinner
(2008)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A shaky alliance between the Colonial Fleet and Cylon rebels is put to the test when the two groups combine efforts to take out a Cylon "Resurrection Hub". Meanwhile, Athena loses control when Hera becomes unnaturally drawn to Natalie.
Director: Wayne Rose | Stars: Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber
Votes: 1,723
45.
The Closer (2005–2012)
Episode:
Strike Three
(2009)
Not Rated | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Two officers are shot and killed in the line of duty; however, Captain Raydor's internal investigation could jeopardize Major Crimes' chances of finding the killers.
Director: Nelson McCormick | Stars: Kyra Sedgwick, J.K. Simmons, Corey Reynolds, Robert Gossett
Votes: 359
46.
The Closer (2005–2012)
Episode:
Old Money
(2010)
Not Rated | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Brenda tries to prove that a man from one of Det. Flynn's old convictions hired a man from prison to have him killed, and bribed a witness to recant her testimony to have his appeal granted.
Director: Nelson McCormick | Stars: Kyra Sedgwick, J.K. Simmons, Corey Reynolds, Robert Gossett
Votes: 308
47.
The Closer (2005–2012)
Episode:
Help Wanted
(2010)
Not Rated | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Brenda's case involving a murdered Hispanic nanny escalates into a serial rapist investigation, but why is Captain Raydor shadowing her in this case and scrutinizing her every move?
Director: Nelson McCormick | Stars: Kyra Sedgwick, J.K. Simmons, Corey Reynolds, Robert Gossett
Votes: 375
48.
The Closer (2005–2012)
Episode:
Last Rites
(2012)
Not Rated | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Brenda gets in more trouble with Pope when the Catholic Church stonewalls her investigation into a priest's murder. Meanwhile she also faces pressure at home caring for her sick father.
Director: David McWhirter | Stars: Kyra Sedgwick, J.K. Simmons, Corey Reynolds, Robert Gossett
Votes: 340
49.
The Closer (2005–2012)
Episode:
Armed Response
(2012)
Not Rated | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
While Brenda returns early after her mother's death to help Major Crimes solve the murder of a security guard, Raydor uncovers the leak in the department from Brenda's Turell Baylor case.
Director: Michael M. Robin | Stars: Kyra Sedgwick, J.K. Simmons, Corey Reynolds, Robert Gossett
Votes: 323
50.
Major Crimes (2012–2018)
Episode:
There's No Place Like Home
(2013)
Not Rated | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama
After a landlord is killed, Major Crimes' investigation quickly focuses on his elderly tenants, who all worked together on a 1970s detective TV program.
Director: Leo Geter | Stars: Mary McDonnell, G.W. Bailey, Tony Denison, Michael Paul Chan
Votes: 423