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1. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode: Bette Davis/Martin Short (1988)

TV-14 | 41 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

9.6
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Johnny presents calendars with unusual themes. Bette Davis (The Whales of August (1987)); Martin Short discusses the technique and challenges of celebrity impressions.

Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Bette Davis

Votes: 218

2. Making the Magic: Disneyland Paris - 20th Anniversary (2012 TV Movie)

Family

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Directors: Sam Buckley, Paddy Hughes | Stars: Tony Anselmo, Irene Bedard, Jeff Bennett, Susanne Blakeslee

Votes: 8

3. Only Murders in the Building: One Killer Question (2022– )
Episode: Does Tobert stand for trouble? (2023)

TV-14 | Talk-Show

9.4
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Stars: Michael Cyril Creighton, Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, Martin Short

Votes: 5

4. SmartLess (2020 Podcast Series)

Talk-Show

9.3
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SmartLess is a comedy interview podcast hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett.

Stars: Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jennifer Aniston

Votes: 409

5. Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend (2018 Podcast Series)

Comedy, Talk-Show

9.3
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A weekly opportunity for Conan O'Brien to hang out with the people he enjoys most.

Stars: Conan O'Brien, Matt Gourley, Sona Movsesian, Dana Carvey

Votes: 238

6. Primetime Glick (2001–2003)
Episode: Chris Elliott (2003)

TV-14 | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

9.2
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Director: Paul Flaherty | Stars: Martin Short, Michael McKean, Jamie Alcroft, Alex Baker

Votes: 50

7. Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend (2018– )
Martin Short (2019 Podcast Episode)

Comedy, Talk-Show

9.2
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Stars: Conan O'Brien, Martin Short

Votes: 5

8. SCTV Network (1981–1983)
Episode: Battle of the PBS Stars (1982)

TV-PG | 65 min | Comedy

9.1
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Carl Sagan's team takes on William F. Buckley's.

Directors: Jim Drake, John Bell | Stars: John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin

Votes: 103

9. SmartLess (2020– )
Martin Short (2021 Podcast Episode)

47 min | Talk-Show

9.0
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Strap on / strap in for one of the funniest men in all the land, Martin Short. He joins them this week to start-off the year with billowy laughs, his own true-Hollywood-stories, the "Nine ... See full summary »

Stars: Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Martin Short

Votes: 10

10. The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show (1995 TV Special)

90 min | Comedy

8.9
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Directors: John Blanchard, Eugene Levy | Stars: Martin Short, Jan Hooks, Joe Flaherty, Phil Hartman

Votes: 36

11. Only Murders in the Building (2021– )
Episode: I Know Who Did It (2022)

TV-MA | 38 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

8.9
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The question of who killed Bunny is finally answered, while a few others are raised.

Director: Jamie Babbit | Stars: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Cara Delevingne

Votes: 4,293

12. Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy

8.8
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Larry David stars as an over-the-top version of himself in this comedy series that shows how seemingly trivial details of day-to-day life can precipitate a catastrophic chain of events.

Stars: Larry David, Cheryl Hines, Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman

Votes: 147,934

13. BoJack Horseman (2014–2020)

TV-MA | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

8.8
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BoJack Horseman was the star of the hit television show "Horsin' Around" in the '80s and '90s, but now he's washed up, living in Hollywood, complaining about everything, and wearing colorful sweaters.

Stars: Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Aaron Paul

Votes: 189,296

14. Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories (1992– )
Episode: Patrick's Dinosaurs/What Happened to Patrick's Dinosaurs? (1992)

Animation, Adventure, Comedy

8.8
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Director: Art Leonardi | Stars: Shelley Duvall, Martin Short

Votes: 6

15. Only Murders in the Building (2021– )
Episode: Open and Shut (2021)

TV-MA | 35 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

8.8
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In the season finale, the trio races toward a resolution while their own lives are put in danger.

Director: Jamie Babbit | Stars: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Aaron Dominguez

Votes: 4,825

16. Only Murders in the Building: One Killer Question (2022– )
Episode: Is our trio in love with murder? (2023)

TV-14 | Talk-Show

8.8
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Stars: Michael Cyril Creighton, Sophia Culpo, Selena Gomez, Jay Manuel

Votes: 5

17. The Simpsons (1989– )

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

8.7
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The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.

Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Julie Kavner

Votes: 436,560

18. Arrested Development (2003–2019)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

8.7
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Level-headed son Michael Bluth takes over family affairs after his father is imprisoned. But the rest of his spoiled, dysfunctional family are making his job unbearable.

Stars: Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett

Votes: 324,610

19. SCTV Network (1981–1983)
Episode: SCTV Classifieds/Vic Arpeggio (1983)

TV-PG | 63 min | Comedy

8.7
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To encourage small business advertising, SCTV cuts its ad rates, resulting in a series of on-the-cheap ads for several micro-entrepreneurs. In the segment "Stars In One" profiles aging ... See full summary »

Director: John Blanchard | Stars: John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin

Votes: 97

20. SCTV Network (1981–1983)
Episode: Sammy Maudlin Show 23rd Anniversary/CBC (1982)

TV-PG | 65 min | Comedy

8.7
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Sammy celebrates a milestone anniversary, sidekick William B walks off the show, and the janitors of SCTV go on strike.

Director: John Blanchard | Stars: John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin

Votes: 98

21. SCTV Network (1981–1983)
Episode: South Sea Sinner (1983)

TV-PG | 64 min | Comedy

8.7
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William B Williams returns to the Sammy Maudlin Show. The Shmenges host a beauty pageant. Jackie Rogers Jr. plugs his biographical special, "Jackie, We Hardly Knew Ye".

Director: John Blanchard | Stars: John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin

Votes: 97

22. Only Murders in the Building (2021– )
Episode: Sitzprobe (2023)

TV-MA | 40 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

8.7
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Pressure mounts on the show's most critical rehearsal day. A familiar official upends the case, Loretta's complex past threatens to upend everything else and Charles must perform his number without going crazy.

Directors: Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini | Stars: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Michael Cyril Creighton

Votes: 2,893

24. Only Murders in the Building: One Killer Question (2022– )
Episode: Should Mabel be investigating? (2023)

TV-14 | Talk-Show

8.7
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Stars: Michael Cyril Creighton, Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, Martin Short

Votes: 6

25. Inside the Actors Studio (1994– )

TV-PG | 65 min | Talk-Show

8.6
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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: 5,466

26. Mad TV (1995–2016)
Episode: Episode #7.15 (2002)

TV-14 | Comedy

8.6
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Sketches: Talcum X, Open: Stone Cold Steve Austin and MC Hammer, Fightin' Ron and Stone Cold Steve Austin, Politically Incorrect: Jiminy Glick, Celebrity Family Feud, Ms. Swan: She Look Like A Man, Tony Little's Ultimate Push-up Machine.

Stars: Alex Borstein, Frank Caliendo, Mo Collins, Andy Daly

Votes: 31

27. SCTV Network (1981–1983)
Episode: Bobby Bittman's Retirement (1983)

TV-PG | 65 min | Comedy

8.6
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After discovering that he's opening for Ben Vereen and not the other way around, Bobby Bittman retires from show business. Sammy Maudlin's ex-sidekick, William B. Williams, hosts his own ... See full summary »

Director: John Blanchard | Stars: John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin

Votes: 97

28. SCTV Network (1981–1983)
Episode: Sweeps Week (1983)

TV-PG | 65 min | Comedy

8.6
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It's Sweeps Week and SCTV is promoting specials like "Jumping for Dollars", where large busted women jump up and down while Johnny LaRue watches, and "The Dallas Cowgirls Salute Aaron ... See full summary »

Directors: John Blanchard, John Bell | Stars: John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin

Votes: 97

29. Only Murders in the Building (2021– )
Episode: The Boy from 6B (2021)

TV-MA | 31 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

8.6
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With the investigation scratching at a web of old crimes originating inside the building, a mysterious young man turns the tables to spy on Charles, Oliver and Mabel.

Director: Cherien Dabis | Stars: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Aaron Dominguez

Votes: 6,265

30. Conan (2010–2021)
Episode: Martin Short/Lauren Ash/5 Seconds of Summer (2016)

TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

8.6
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Martin Short; Lauren Ash (Superstore (2015)). Also: 5 Seconds of Summer perform.

Director: Billy Bollotino | Stars: Conan O'Brien, Andy Richter, Martin Short, Lauren Ash

Votes: 12

31. The Morning Show (2019– )
Episode: Lonely at the Top (2019)

TV-MA | 61 min | Drama

8.6
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Mitch celebrates his 50th birthday and Las Vegas has a shooting.

Director: Michelle MacLaren | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass

Votes: 3,436

32. Modern Family (2009–2020)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

8.5
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Three different, but related, families face trials and tribulations in their own uniquely comedic ways.

Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell

Votes: 484,764

33. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)

TV-14 | 105 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

8.5
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Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.

Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Skitch Henderson

Votes: 4,246

34. SCTV (1976–1981)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

8.5
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The staff of Melonville's TV station put on programming that is unique in its own silly way.

Stars: Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas

Votes: 2,886

35. I'll Have What Phil's Having (2015)

60 min | Documentary

8.5
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In I'LL HAVE WHAT PHIL'S HAVING, Rosenthal sets his sights on kitchens both on and off the well-worn gastronomic path, where he meets those who are keeping traditions alive and creating new... See full summary »

Stars: Phil Rosenthal, Monica Horan, Lily Rosenthal, Allison Janney

Votes: 581

36. CinéMagique (2002)

25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

8.5
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George is a modern-day traveler literally stuck in movie history, looking for a way out. Ever so soon having fallen in love with Marguerite, he stumbles from one film classic into another, ... See full summary »

Director: Jerry Rees | Stars: Martin Short, Julie Delpy, Alan Cumming, Tchéky Karyo

Votes: 366

37. SCTV Network (1981–1983)
Episode: Christmas 1982 (1982)

TV-PG | 65 min | Comedy

8.5
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Guy Caballero and Johnny LaRue come to blows over a meager Christmas bonus, resulting in a busted, drunken Johnny desperately tracking down Santa. Segments include Lola Heatherton's "Love ... See full summary »

Director: John Blanchard | Stars: John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin

Votes: 96

38. SCTV Network (1981–1983)
Episode: Days of the Week, The/Street Beef (1982)

TV-PG | 65 min | Comedy

8.5
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Everything comes to a head at Clay and Sue Ellen's wedding; Johnny meets a valuable ally at the bar.

Director: Jim Drake | Stars: John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin

Votes: 98

39. SCTV Network (1981–1983)
Episode: Indecent Exposure (1982)

TV-PG | 65 min | Comedy

8.5
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Guy Caballero is busted for writing a bad check to Fred Willard, forcing the arrival of SCTV Chairman Allan "Crazy Legs" Herschman. In 'The Nutty Lab Assistant', Ed Grimley makes his debut ... See full summary »

Director: John Blanchard | Stars: John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin

Votes: 98

40. SCTV Network (1981–1983)
Episode: Melonvote (1982)

TV-PG | 65 min | Comedy

8.5
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The elections in Melonville for various public offices are under way. Mentally unstable Mayor Tommy Shanks is up for re-election against the seedy Vic Hedges. Meanwhile, Libby Wolfson runs ... See full summary »

Director: John Blanchard | Stars: John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin

Votes: 100

41. SCTV Network (1981–1983)
Episode: Midnight Cowboy II (1983)

TV-PG | 65 min | Comedy

8.5
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"Midnight Cowboy II", a takeoff of the original Midnight Cowboy movie. Also, "Whatever Happened to Baby Ed" as a spoof of "Whatever Happed to Baby Jane". The final episode of "The Days of ... See full summary »

Director: John Blanchard | Stars: John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin

Votes: 98

42. SCTV Network (1981–1983)
Episode: Towering Inferno (1982)

TV-PG | 65 min | Comedy

8.5
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The SCTV office moves into the tallest, thinnest building in Melonville, which turns into a spoof of 'The Towering Inferno' as Guy, Edith, and others are trapped in the 200-story tall ... See full summary »

Director: John Blanchard | Stars: John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin

Votes: 99

43. Damages (2007–2012)
Episode: The Next One's Gonna Go in Your Throat (2010)

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

8.5
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Tom and Ellen continue with their plan to get information on the Tobin family's Ponzi scheme from Leonard Winstone even though Patty has inexplicably told them to stop. It all starts to go ... See full summary »

Director: Todd A. Kessler | Stars: Glenn Close, Rose Byrne, Tate Donovan, Campbell Scott

Votes: 408

44. Only Murders in the Building (2021– )
Episode: Thirty (2023)

TV-MA | 38 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

8.5
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Having amassed a plethora of clues, suspects and theories but no concrete answers about Ben's murder, the trio devise a peculiar method of recreating the final moments of his life.

Director: Cherien Dabis | Stars: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Michael Cyril Creighton

Votes: 2,192

45. Reading Rainbow (1983–2006)

TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

8.4
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Levar Burton introduces young viewers to illustrated readings of children's literature and explores their related subjects.

Stars: LeVar Burton, Jennifer Betit Yen, Arnold Stang, Fred Newman

Votes: 5,151

46. The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2015)

TV-14 | 40 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

8.4
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Making a satire out of the entire Late Night Show concept Scotsman Craig Ferguson hosts his show with a robot skeleton and a "horse" as his sidekicks. The show features the stereotypical parts of a Late Show, but all in their own, raw way.

Stars: Craig Ferguson, Shadoe Stevens, Josh Robert Thompson, Joseph Bolter

Votes: 11,501

47. SCTV Network (1981–1983)

TV-PG | 90 min | Comedy

8.4
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Comedy parody about TV.

Stars: John Candy, Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin

Votes: 2,186

48. The Colbert Report (2005–2014)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

8.4
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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: 39,181

49. The Best of SCTV (1988 TV Special)

120 min | Comedy

8.4
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Guy Caballero and Edith Prickley try to persuade the FCC to renew SCTV's license. Clips of past shows are presented as evidence.

Directors: Jim Blake, Paul Flaherty | Stars: Joe Flaherty, Andrea Martin, John Hemphill, Don Lake

Votes: 255

50. Off Camera with Sam Jones (2014– )

58 min | Talk-Show

8.4
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Photographer and director Sam Jones sits down with the myriad professionals of television and movies, and other celebrities (great skateboarders, for example), to discuss their development ... See full summary »

Stars: Sam Jones, Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, Jason Sudeikis

Votes: 332



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