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1.
Herbie, the Love Bug (1982)
Episode:
Herbie the Best Man
(1982)
60 min | Comedy, Family
Randy Bigelow kidnaps Herbie and substitutes a lookalike in a desperate attempt to break up Jim and Susan's wedding.
Director: Vincent McEveety | Stars: Dean Jones, Patricia Harty, Richard Paul, Claudia Wells
Votes: 9
2.
I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
Episode:
Job Switching
(1952)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Family
After Ricky and Fred get upset about the girls' spending, Lucy and Ethel go to work in a candy factory while the boys do the housework.
Director: William Asher | Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Votes: 791
3.
The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour (1957–1960)
Episode:
The Celebrity Next Door
(1957)
60 min | Comedy, Family
When Tallulah Bankhead moves in next door Lucy reacts in typical fashion and continuous chaos ensues.
Director: Jerry Thorpe | Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Tallulah Bankhead, Vivian Vance
Votes: 274
4.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Von Zell Dates Married Woman/Jealous Husband
(1952)
Comedy
Gracie interferes after Harry Von Zell goes out with a married woman and the result is a mistaken-identity lawsuit against Harry Morton.
Director: Ralph Levy | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 29
5. The Jack Benny Program (1950–1965)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
The comic misadventures of the "skinflint" comedian and his friends.
Stars: Jack Benny, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Don Wilson, Dennis Day
Votes: 1,646
6. The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
30 min | Comedy
Neighbor Blanche Morton frequently joined Gracie in escapades which annoy hubby Harry and provides George with an opportunity to offer a humorous soliloquy.
Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bea Benaderet, Harry von Zell
Votes: 1,536
7.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Gracie Discovers George's Secret Weakness
(1954)
Comedy
Gracie reads an article which claims one in five men has a secret vice and concludes George is the one. Meanwhile, Mr. Vanderlip tries to straighten out Gracie's bank account, and George and the two Harrys try to sneak off to the fights.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 26
8. I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The wife of a band leader constantly tries to become a star - in spite of her having no talent, and gets herself (along with her best friend) into the funniest predicaments.
Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Votes: 28,900
9. The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Widower Sheriff Andy Taylor, and his son Opie, live with Andy's Aunt Bee in Mayberry, North Carolina. With virtually no crimes to solve, most of Andy's time is spent philosophizing and calming down his cousin Deputy Barney Fife.
Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Frances Bavier
Votes: 16,970
10. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The misadventures of a TV writer both at work and at home.
Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam
Votes: 11,877
11.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Problem Husbands
(1953)
Comedy
In a bizarre attempt to help Jane straighten out her marital woes, Gracie decides to find a job where she can earn more money than George does.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 27
12. 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: 11,810
13. The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour (1957–1960)
60 min | Comedy, Family
Follow-up to I Love Lucy (1951), Lucy Ricardo continues her wacky schemes as she travels with her husband, Ricky and their friends Ethel and Fred to various locations and meeting celebrities.
Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Votes: 1,268
14.
Dennis the Menace (1959–1963)
Episode:
Dennis' Birthday
(1961)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Dennis wants Mr. Wilson to perform as a magician at Dennis's birthday party. Mr. Wilson is reluctant to do so - until he learns that actress Spring Byington will also be guest at the party.
Director: William D. Russell | Stars: Jay North, Herbert Anderson, Gloria Henry, Joseph Kearns
Votes: 31
15.
Our Miss Brooks (1952–1956)
Episode:
The Festival
(1953)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
There's a charity festival at the park which is also a costume event. Connie is excited about her date with Mr. Boynton and even has the ticket money until she hears Katie's hardluck story while Gus has the same tale for Philip.
Director: Al Lewis | Stars: Eve Arden, Gale Gordon, Robert Rockwell, Richard Crenna
Votes: 25
16.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Raccoon Coat Story
(1953)
Comedy
After Gracie gives away Harry Morton's fur coat, she goes to great lengths to procure a replacement.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 34
17.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Gracie Doing a Picture Without George
(1953)
Comedy
Some amusement results when Gracie finds a telegram from 1923. In it, George is asked to do a Broadway show, but without his partner. Gracie does not notice the date on the telegram, and ... See full summary »
Director: Ralph Levy | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 34
18. Topper (1953–1955)
30 min | Fantasy, Comedy
A somewhat grumpy and uptight banker, Cosmo Topper, and the ghosts which only he could see or hear, George and Marion Kerby. The Kerbys would often try to get Cosmo to loosen up and enjoy life, but more often they would complicate it.
Stars: Anne Jeffreys, Robert Sterling, Leo G. Carroll, Buck
Votes: 572
19.
The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode:
The Great Petrie Fortune
(1965)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Rob inherits an old roll-top desk from his late great-uncle Hezekiah that contains "wealth" of some sort hinted at in a song.
Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews
Votes: 291
20.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Gracie Thinks Bob Cummings Is in Love with Her
(1954)
Comedy
Gracie overhears Bob Cummings reciting dialogue for his TV show and concludes that she is the object of his affections.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 26
21.
Highway to Heaven (1984–1989)
Episode:
Bless the Boys in Blue
(1985)
Not Rated | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy
When Mark wishes that Jonathan be a mortal cop "for just a little while", "The Boss" takes him up on his wish with the result that Jonathan must relinquish his angelic powers...which, considering the dangers of being a police officer, may not be a good idea.
Director: Victor French | Stars: Michael Landon, Victor French, Ed Crick, Vance Davis
Votes: 130
22.
The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour (1957–1960)
Episode:
Milton Berle Hides at the Ricardos
(1959)
60 min | Comedy, Family
Lucy wants Milton Berle in little Ricky's school play. So while at his office, she overhears that he can't concentrate on writing a new book, so she offers up her home so that he can write ... See full summary »
Director: Desi Arnaz | Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Milton Berle, Vivian Vance
Votes: 148
23.
I Married Joan (1952–1955)
Episode:
Joan's Curiosity
(1952)
Not Rated | Comedy
Chastised by her husband Brad for opening his mail, Joan vows to never do it again... Until a package arrives in the mail. Hilarity ensues as Joan schemes to get back at her hubby.
Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: Joan Davis, Jim Backus, Elvia Allman, Bob Sweeney
Votes: 15
24.
Hazel (1961–1966)
Episode:
A Replacement for Phoebe
(1962)
30 min | Comedy
Hazel helps an elderly couple, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, to find a new maid after their own housekeeper quits.
Director: William D. Russell | Stars: Shirley Booth, Don DeFore, Whitney Blake, Bobby Buntrock
Votes: 49
25.
The Real McCoys (1957–1963)
Episode:
Pepino's Wedding
(1961)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Pepino can't wait to marry Maria - until they get engaged.
Director: David Alexander | Stars: Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, Kathleen Nolan, Tony Martinez
Votes: 21
26. The Red Skelton Hour (1951–1971)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy
A comedy-themed variety show, hosted by the popular comedian Red Skelton. It run with no interruption from 1951 to 1971. From 1956 to 1962, the show's head writer was Sherwood Schwartz, who... See full summary »
Stars: Red Skelton, David Rose and His Orchestra, Art Gilmore, Tom Hansen Dancers
Votes: 1,391
27. The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
Bud and Lou are unemployed actors living in Mr. Fields' boarding house. Lou's girlfriend Hillary lives across the hall. Any premise would lead to slapstick, puns, lots of gimmicks from their movies.
Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Sid Fields, Gordon Jones
Votes: 1,349
28.
The Abbott and Costello Show (1952–1957)
Episode:
Jail
(1952)
TV-G | 27 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery
Lou is arrested for shooting a hole in his neighbor's bucket.
Director: Jean Yarbrough | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Hillary Brooke, Sid Fields
Votes: 81
29.
Alice (1976–1985)
Episode:
Sorry, Wrong Lips!
(1982)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Mel thinks he is responsible for the best kiss a famous actress ever had as described in her memoirs.
Director: Mel Ferber | Stars: Linda Lavin, Vic Tayback, Beth Howland, Philip McKeon
Votes: 69
30.
I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
Episode:
Fan Magazine Interview
(1954)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Lucy and Ricky put on a big act for a magazine writer who wants to do an article on the 'real' Ricardos. The writer spends the day with Lucy and plants seeds of doubt about Ricky's fidelity... See full summary »
Director: William Asher | Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Votes: 321
31.
The Jack Benny Program (1950–1965)
Episode:
Airport Sketch
(1959)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
Director: Seymour Berns | Stars: Jack Benny, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Don Wilson, Dennis Day
Votes: 14
32.
The Patty Duke Show (1963–1966)
Episode:
Patty, the Psychic
(1966)
TV-G | Comedy, Family, Music
To teach Patty a lesson, Cathy encourages the family to trick Patty into thinking she has psychic abilities. After Patty starts giving readings to her classmates an actual psychic takes interest in her abilities.
Director: Gary Nelson | Stars: Patty Duke, William Schallert, Jean Byron, Paul O'Keefe
Votes: 24
33. The Addams Family (1964–1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Horror
The misadventures of a blissfully macabre but extremely loving family.
Stars: John Astin, Carolyn Jones, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy
Votes: 21,789
34. Our Miss Brooks (1952–1956)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Miss Brooks is an English teacher who has a low paying job, lousy boss, has a crush on a teacher and whose student drives her to school. She lives in a boarding house.
Stars: Eve Arden, Gale Gordon, Jane Morgan, Robert Rockwell
Votes: 716
35. December Bride (1954–1959)
30 min | Comedy
Charming and wise Lily Ruskin lives with her daughter and son-in- law who, along with her close friend Hilda Crocker, are always trying to find suitable older marriageable companionship for her.
Stars: Spring Byington, Frances Rafferty, Dean Miller, Harry Morgan
Votes: 266
36.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Wardrobe Woman Wins Free Trip to Hawaii
(1952)
Comedy
Gracie tries to play cupid for Harry and her wardrobe woman, not realizing that the woman is married already and has two children
Director: Ralph Levy | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 55
37.
I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
Episode:
The Homecoming
(1955)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The Ricardos arrive home in New York where Ricky enjoys fame and adulation.
Director: James V. Kern | Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Votes: 312
38.
Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode:
The Case of the Crying Cherub
(1960)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a Matisse painting is stolen from a museum, the finger is pointed at an assistant in the museum whose boyfriend is an artist as well as his estranged wife. The wife tries to blackmail the museum owner but is murdered after a fight.
Director: William D. Russell | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, Ray Collins
Votes: 300
39.
I Married Joan (1952–1955)
Episode:
Bazaar Pie
(1952)
Not Rated | Comedy
Joan tries to get her aunt a date with a wealthy neighbor but the neighbor thinks it's Joan who wants the date.
Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: Joan Davis, Jim Backus, Elvia Allman, Geraldine Carr
Votes: 13
40. The Odd Couple (1970–1975)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Two men, a neat freak and a slob separated from their wives, have to live together despite their differences.
Stars: Tony Randall, Jack Klugman, Al Molinaro, Penny Marshall
Votes: 7,177
41. The People's Choice (1955–1958)
30 min | Comedy
Socrates "Sock" Miller joins the city council, clashing with the mayor John Peoples. Sock dates then marries his daughter Mandy complicating things. Sock has a basset named Cleo who shares her thoughts and best friend Rollo.
Stars: Jackie Cooper, Patricia Breslin, Bernadette, Mary Jane Croft
Votes: 186
42.
The Jack Benny Program (1950–1965)
Episode:
Crazy Airport
(1962)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
In this episode, Jack becomes aware of the high cost of low cost traveling. Indeed Jack's stinginess made him opt for a cut-rate airline and ... for trouble! The pilot is crazy, the plane ... See full summary »
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: Jack Benny, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Don Wilson, Dennis Day
Votes: 12
43.
Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode:
The Case of the Brazen Bequest
(1961)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dr. Charles Cromwell is preparing to accept a large gift for Euclid College when a woman from his past makes a drunken appearance. He learns the donor's aide is behind her appearance. When the aide is found dead, Cromwell is charged.
Director: Arthur Marks | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, Ray Collins
Votes: 261
44.
Vacation Playhouse (1963–1967)
Episode:
Hey, Teacher
(1964)
30 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime
New college graduate Joe Hannon is hired to teach elementary school which is considered a novelty. The rest of the teachers wager how long the young man will last trying to control rambunctious youngsters.
Director: Bob Sweeney | Stars: Dwayne Hickman, Wallace Ford, Reta Shaw, Elvia Allman
Votes: 11
45. The Munsters (1964–1966)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
A family of friendly monsters have misadventures, never quite understanding why people react to them so strangely.
Stars: Fred Gwynne, Al Lewis, Yvonne De Carlo, Butch Patrick
Votes: 16,880
46. The Millionaire (1955–1960)
30 min | Drama
In this hit 1950s TV series, a millionaire indulges himself giving away $1 million apiece to persons he has never met.
Stars: Marvin Miller, Paul Frees, Roy Gordon, Russ Conway
Votes: 604
47. The Bob Cummings Show (1955–1959)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
The romantic misadventures of Bob Collins, a suave, sophisticated bachelor and photographer operating in Hollywood, California. The show is centered around his womanizing ways with his models, and his sister's attempts to make him settle down.
Stars: Robert Cummings, Ann B. Davis, Rosemary DeCamp, Dwayne Hickman
Votes: 472
48. The Gale Storm Show: Oh! Susanna (1956–1960)
30 min | Comedy
Gale Storm stars in this American sitcom about Susanna Pomery, a cruise director for an ocean liner that travels the world.
Stars: Gale Storm, Zasu Pitts, Roy Roberts, James Fairfax
Votes: 229
49. The Outsider (1968–1969)
60 min | Crime, Drama
David Ross is a orphaned, ex-con, loner living in a world that loaths and makes a living as a private investgator in Los Angeles to tackle his financial problems and other people's problems as well.
Stars: Darren McGavin, James Edwards, Bill Quinn, Will J. White
Votes: 98
50. The Old Mill (1937)
Approved | 9 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
As a thunderstorm approaches, birds, mice and other creatures try to stay safe and dry in an old mill.
Directors: Graham Heid, Wilfred Jackson | Stars: Elvia Allman, Marie Arbuckle, Barbara Brewster, Gloria Brewster
Votes: 4,850