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1. Some Good News (2020)
Episode: SGN Graduation (2020)

25 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Krasinski sends the class of 2020 off with advice from Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Malala Yousafzai and Jon Stewart - along with weather from Ryan Reynolds and a dramatic re-enactment from Samuel L. Jackson.

Stars: Louie Gallagher, Amanda Gorman, Samuel L. Jackson, Jonathan Knitter

Votes: 42

2. When They See Us (2019)
Episode: Part Four (2019)

TV-MA | 88 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

Korey is in adult prison and struggles with it. Eventually, the real truth comes out about what really happened. Events that had been ignored finally come to light.

Director: Ava DuVernay | Stars: Asante Blackk, Caleel Harris, Ethan Herisse, Jharrel Jerome

Votes: 7,042

3. Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003– )
Episode: Jimmy Kimmel Sucks (2013)

TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

This episode, better known as "Jimmy Kimmel Sucks" has Matt Damon kidnapping Jimmy and hijacking his show, where he proceeds to fire Guillermo and Cleto, replacing them with Andy Garcia and... See full summary »

Directors: Jonathan Kimmel, Andy Fisher | Stars: Cleto Escobedo III, Amy Adams, Ben Affleck, Emily Blunt

Votes: 289

4. Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015)
Episode: Oprah Winfrey/Norm McDonald (2015)

TV-PG | 57 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Oprah Winfrey (Selma (2014)); comic Norm MacDonald.

Stars: David Letterman, Alan Alda, Art Carney, Mike Farrell

Votes: 19

5. Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
Episode: Episode dated 20 November 2009 (2009)

TV-PG | News, Talk-Show

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Director: Alicia Ulrich | Stars: Sandra Bullock, Matt Damon, Diane Dimond, Kevin Frazier

Votes: 13

6. Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
Episode: Episode dated 28 January 2010 (2010)

TV-PG | News, Talk-Show

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Director: Alicia Ulrich | Stars: Christina Aguilera, Jessica Alba, Beyoncé, Jessica Biel

Votes: 11

7. The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986–2011)
Episode: Episode dated 8 December 1995 (1995)

TV-PG | News, Talk-Show

Todays special guest is Bette Midler.

Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Bette Midler

Votes: 34

8. The Handmaid's Tale (2017– )
Episode: Liars (2019)

TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

A return to Jezebels puts everything in jeopardy; Serena and Fred take a clandestine trip.

Director: Deniz Gamze Ergüven | Stars: Elisabeth Moss, Joseph Fiennes, Yvonne Strahovski, Amanda Brugel

Votes: 5,627

9. Life (2009)

TV-G | 43 min | Documentary

David Attenborough's legendary BBC crew explains and shows wildlife all over planet earth. From giving an overview of the challenges facing life to hunting the deep sea and various major evolutionary groups of creatures.

Stars: Oprah Winfrey, David Attenborough, Doug Allan, Roger Munns

Votes: 42,843

10. When They See Us (2019)
Episode: Part Two (2019)

TV-MA | 71 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

The New York City police are shown mounting a conspiracy with prosecutors, to fudge timelines and to ignore conflicting evidence, in order to expedite a guilty verdict against five boys.

Director: Ava DuVernay | Stars: Asante Blackk, Caleel Harris, Ethan Herisse, Jharrel Jerome

Votes: 5,790

11. Some Good News (2020)

15 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John Krasinski hosts a heartwarming feel-good news show.

Stars: John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson

Votes: 1,227

12. Queen Sugar (2016–2022)
Episode: So Far (2016)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama

The storm impacted the harvest schedule, leaving Charley (Dawn-Lyen Gardner) to search for a new mill. When she rejects an unfair split of the profits from the Boudreaux family, she ... See full summary »

Director: Salli Richardson-Whitfield | Stars: Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe, Nicholas L. Ashe

Votes: 104

13. Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
Episode: Episode dated 7 May 2010 (2010)

TV-PG | News, Talk-Show

Sepcial guests: Jessica Alba, Kirstie Alley, Erin Andrews, Kim Cattrall.

Director: Alicia Ulrich | Stars: Jessica Alba, Kirstie Alley, Erin Andrews, Kim Cattrall

Votes: 63

14. When They See Us (2019)
Episode: Part One (2019)

TV-MA | 64 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

After the brutal rape and assault of a female jogger in Central Park, five African-American teenagers find themselves falsely accused of the crime.

Director: Ava DuVernay | Stars: Asante Blackk, Caleel Harris, Ethan Herisse, Jharrel Jerome

Votes: 6,275

15. David Makes Man (2019– )
Episode: Some I Love Who Are Dead (2019)

42 min | Drama

More about Raynan's home life is revealed, Gloria exposes a disturbing secret about her childhood, and Seren takes off. Phylicia Rashad also stars as David's teacher Dr. Woods-Trap.

Director: Cheryl Dunye | Stars: Akili McDowell, Alana Arenas, Isaiah Johnson, Ade Chike Torbert

Votes: 21

16. When They See Us (2019)

TV-MA | 75 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

Five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when they're falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park. Based on the true story.

Stars: Asante Blackk, Caleel Harris, Ethan Herisse, Marquis Rodriguez

Votes: 138,068

17. Q 85: A Musical Celebration For Quincy Jones (2018 TV Special)

90 min | Music

A birthday celebration for music legend Quincy Jones featuring many musical guests.

Director: Leon Knoles | Stars: Rashida Jones, Danny Glover, LL Cool J, Dave Chappelle

Votes: 17

18. Bette (2000–2001)
Episode: Two Days at a Time (2000)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

When Bette is invited on Oprah to partake in the book club, she finds herself multi-tasking... but never finds time to actually read the book.

Director: Andrew D. Weyman | Stars: Bette Midler, Kevin Dunn, James Dreyfus, Marina Malota Darling

Votes: 81

19. Ellen (1994–1998)
Episode: The Puppy Episode (1997)

TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Romance

Ellen's life is changed when she meets Susan, a lesbian whom she surprisingly finds attractive, and wrestles with accepting her sexuality.

Director: Gil Junger | Stars: Ellen DeGeneres, Joely Fisher, David Anthony Higgins, Clea Lewis

Votes: 328

20. Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
Episode: Episode dated 29 April 2008 (2008)

News, Talk-Show

Todays guests are Cheryl Burke, Chace Crawford, Cristián de la Fuente, Patrick Dempsey, Hilary Duff, Rosie O'Donnell and Brooke Shields.

Director: Dennis Coleman | Stars: Cheryl Burke, Chace Crawford, Cristián de la Fuente, Patrick Dempsey

Votes: 30

21. Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
Episode: Episode dated 26 November 2009 (2009)

TV-PG | News, Talk-Show

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Director: Alicia Ulrich | Stars: Bea Arthur, Linda Bell Blue, Tom Berenger, Bradly Bessey

Votes: 16

22. Oprah Prime (2012–2015)
Episode: Lady Gaga and Her Mother, Cynthia (2012)

Talk-Show

Oprah interviews Lady Gaga and her mother about life, love, and their foundation.

Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Lady Gaga, Cynthia Germanotta

Votes: 8

23. Queen Sugar (2016–2022)
Episode: From on the Pulse of Morning (2018)

TV-14 | 90 min | Drama

Ralph Angel gets unexpected news. The fate of the prison is finally decided. Charley continues to advocate for the farmers. Violet and Hollywood celebrate their love.

Director: Kat Candler | Stars: Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe, Omar J. Dorsey

Votes: 57

24. David Makes Man (2019– )
Episode: Son of Man (2019)

42 min | Drama

Raynan and David discuss Dr. Bree's prescription pad and how to avoid the pharmacist reporting them to the police. The following morning, David watches Seren sing at church. Upon arriving ... See full summary »

Director: Daina Reid | Stars: Akili McDowell, Alana Arenas, Isaiah Johnson, Ade Chike Torbert

Votes: 25

25. David Makes Man (2019– )
Episode: 3 Son's Sky (2019)

Drama

David and his family return home after the storm - he has a heated chat with Saren's mother, and asks Sky all the questions he never got to ask. The repercussions of the prescription pad play out.

Director: Cheryl Dunye | Stars: Akili McDowell, Alana Arenas, Isaiah Johnson, Ade Chike Torbert

Votes: 20

26. The 43rd Annual Golden Globe Awards 1986 (1986 TV Special)

Golden Globe Award - American award awarded by the Hollywood association of the foreign press from 1944 for works in movies and television's pictures.

Director: Gene Weed | Stars: Charlton Heston, Donna Mills, June Allyson, Rosanna Arquette

Votes: 164

27. Life (2009)
Episode: Challenges of Life (2009)

TV-PG | 43 min | Documentary

David Attenborough shows us how some animals have evolved new hunting, mating and parental techniques to help them survive the challenges of life.

Director: Martha Holmes | Stars: David Attenborough, Doug Allan, David Baillie, Martha Holmes

Votes: 762

28. Life (2009)
Episode: Reptiles & Amphibians (2009)

TV-PG | 62 min | Documentary

Reptilians survive from the age of the Saurians, but if many look Ancient that's because their early and sometimes relatively recent adaptations to widely varied conditions worldwide still ... See full summary »

Director: Martha Holmes | Stars: David Attenborough, Kevin Flay, Matthew Swarbrick, Oprah Winfrey

Votes: 651

29. Life (2009)
Episode: Plants (2009)

TV-PG | 61 min | Documentary

Flora has evolved to live in extreme conditions and a wide variety of locations and seen as the eldest 'creatures' on the planet. Their struggle for life, like animals (only usually much ... See full summary »

Stars: David Attenborough, Mick Connaire, Neil Lucas, Tim Shepherd

Votes: 551

30. Black Cake (2023– )
Episode: Birth Mother (2023)

TV-MA | Drama, History, Mystery

In 1970s London, Covey is faced with a life-altering decision that will affect her children in present day.

Director: Zetna Fuentes | Stars: Mia Isaac, Adrienne Warren, Chipo Chung, Ashley Thomas

Votes: 76

31. The Women of Brewster Place (1989)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (1989)

TV-14 | 120 min | Drama

The matriarch and anchor for the women of Brewster Place is Mattie Michael. Her unselfish devotion to a ne'er-do-well son forces her to abandon her home, and try to make a new life in Brewster Place's dark and overcrowded tenements.

Director: Donna Deitch | Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Mary Alice, Olivia Cole, Robin Givens

Votes: 20

32. David Makes Man (2019– )
Episode: Bubble House (2019)

42 min | Drama

The police show up at the Ville as the new product brings in more cash. A boy OD's, and a hurricane is coming. Seren is missing and David is worried.

Director: Cheryl Dunye | Stars: Akili McDowell, Alana Arenas, Isaiah Johnson, Ade Chike Torbert

Votes: 19

33. Queen Sugar (2016–2022)
Episode: Where My Body Stops or Begins (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

Violet is surprised at her diner by a man from her past. Nova's book is well reviewed but not well received by the family.

Director: Lacey Duke | Stars: Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe, Omar J. Dorsey

Votes: 48

34. Queen Sugar (2016–2022)
Episode: I Am (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

Charley is released from the St. Jo Sheriff's station where she is met by reporters. Elsewhere, Sam Landry gives Violet information about Frances, and his shared past with Violet is ... See full summary »

Director: Ayoka Chenzira | Stars: Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe, Omar J. Dorsey

Votes: 50

35. The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986–2011)
Episode: Just One Thing (2002)

TV-PG | News, Talk-Show

Todays special guest is Katie McGovern.

Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Katie McGovern

Votes: 17

36. Visible: Out on Television (2020)
Episode: The Epidemic (2020)

TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, History

HIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue.

Director: Ryan White | Stars: Dustin Lance Black, Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, Candis Cayne, Margaret Cho

Votes: 97

37. Queen Sugar (2016–2022)
Episode: Never to Be the Same (2022)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

Everyone unites to save Cardale's farm. Plus, the Avila boys receive big news, Nova sees her first love, and Darla makes an important decision about Chase.

Director: Patricia Cardoso | Stars: Rutina Wesley, Kofi Siriboe, Bianca Lawson, Omar J. Dorsey

Votes: 29

38. Oprah's Master Class (2011–2018)
Episode: Jane Fonda (2012)

Documentary

Season 2 premiere: Jane Fonda reflects on her Hollywood upbringing, and her show-business career and social and political activism.

Directors: Michael Bonfiglio, Annetta Marion | Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Faith Barrett, Gary Ferster, Jane Fonda

Votes: 12

39. Super Soul Sunday (2011– )
Episode: Oprah & Michael Singer: The Untethered Soul (2012)

Talk-Show

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Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Michael Singer

Votes: 7

40. Queen Sugar (2016–2022)
Episode: Give Us This Day (2016)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama

Charley (Dawn-Lyen Gardner) continues to make calculated choices regarding Davis' (Timon Kyle Durrett) basketball career and her desire to secure an investor. Nova (Rutina Wesley) and lover... See full summary »

Director: Tina Mabry | Stars: Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe, Nicholas L. Ashe

Votes: 82

41. RuPaul's Drag Race (2009– )

TV-14 | 63 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

RuPaul searches for America's next drag superstar.

Stars: RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Ross Mathews, Jason Carter

Votes: 23,437

42. 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: 4,243

43. Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon (2022 TV Special)

87 min | Music

A star-studded tribute concert honoring 16-time GRAMMY® winner Paul Simon with a special appearance by the legendary singer/songwriter himself.

Director: Sandra Restrepo | Stars: Garth Brooks, Jimmy Cliff, Rhiannon Giddens, Herbie Hancock

Votes: 66

44. Taking the Stage: African American Music and Stories That Changed America (2017 TV Special)

TV-PG | 120 min | Music

Dignitaries, actors, athletes and recording artists come together to celebrate African-American contributions around the world, and to commemorate the opening of Smithsonian's new National ... See full summary »

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Christina Aguilera, Angela Bassett, Mary J. Blige, Dave Chappelle

Votes: 39

45. Queen Sugar (2016–2022)
Episode: May 19, 2020 (2021)

TV-14 | Drama

Ralph Angel and Darla announce their wedding for that day, leaving not much time. Charley still finds time to create a special virtual bridal shower for Darla. Darlene and Vi argue about Blue's future.

Director: Lauren Wolkstein | Stars: Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe, Omar J. Dorsey

Votes: 38

46. Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
Episode: Episode dated 6 November 2009 (2009)

TV-PG | News, Talk-Show

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Director: Alicia Ulrich | Stars: Ellen DeGeneres, Dana Delany, Jonathan Gosselin, Mary Hart

Votes: 13

47. Life (2009)
Episode: Creatures of the Deep (2009)

TV-PG | 62 min | Documentary

Marine invertebrates, the descendants of one billion years of evolutionary history, are the most abundant creatures in the ocean. In the Sea of Cortez, packs of Humboldt squid make ... See full summary »

Director: Martha Holmes | Stars: David Attenborough, Doug Allan, David Jones, Michael Pitts

Votes: 533

48. Life (2009)
Episode: Fish (2009)

TV-PG | 61 min | Documentary

Countless fish fill the seas and almost all other waters on the blue planet, some even visit or invade bordering land. Evolution created a huge variety in size, shape, defense means etc., ... See full summary »

Director: Martha Holmes | Stars: David Attenborough, Doug Anderson, Anthony Mendillo, Rick Rosenthal

Votes: 568

49. Life (2009)
Episode: Insects (2009)

TV-PG | 62 min | Documentary

Insects and - species outnumber all higher animals by far. Their immense variety reflect adaptation to an extreme range of ecological conditions, even gravely toxic ones. Especially the ... See full summary »

Stars: David Attenborough, Lincoln Brower, Tim Fogg, Jim Spickler

Votes: 544

50. Life (2009)
Episode: Mammals (2009)

TV-PG | 62 min | Documentary

Mammals dominate the planet. They do it through having warm blood and by the care they lavish on their young. Filming in the bitter Antarctic winter reveal how a mother Weddell seal wears ... See full summary »

Director: Martha Holmes | Stars: David Attenborough, Simon Blakeney, Nick Guy, Roger Munns

Votes: 600