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1.
A Year in the Life (1986)
Episode:
Christmas '86
(1986)
120 min | Drama
Director: Thomas Carter | Stars: Richard Kiley, Trey Ames, Adam Arkin, Jayne Atkinson
Votes: 9
2.
Justified (2010–2015)
Episode:
The Promise
(2015)
TV-MA | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Raylan is captured by the authorities, but Art reluctantly lets him go and puts him back on the case. Avery gets to Ava and questions her about his missing money, but she winds up leading Boyd straight to them.
Director: Adam Arkin | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Jere Burns, Joelle Carter
Votes: 2,999
3. Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast (2014 Podcast Series)
Documentary, Comedy
Podcast with Gilbert Gottfried & comedy writer Frank Santopadre with reviews of classic & off-beat movies & tv shows, plus interviews with friends from all corners of showbiz.
Stars: Frank Santopadre, Gilbert Gottfried, Mario Cantone, Michael H. Weber
Votes: 45
4.
A Year in the Life (1987–1988)
Episode:
Things You Should Know Before and After
(1987)
Drama
Sunny (Amanda Peterson) is embarrassed about her lack of experience with boys; Joe (Richard Kiley) and a neighbor have an unneighborly exchange over the Gardners' dog; and Jack awaits news from the Seattle police academy.
Director: Michael Toshiyuki Uno | Stars: Richard Kiley, Trey Ames, Adam Arkin, Jayne Atkinson
Votes: 7
5.
A Year in the Life (1986)
Episode:
Springtime/Autumn
(1986)
120 min | Drama
Director: Thomas Carter | Stars: Richard Kiley, Trey Ames, Adam Arkin, Jayne Atkinson
Votes: 6
6.
The West Wing (1999–2006)
Episode:
Noël
(2000)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama
Josh speaks to a psychiatrist about the events of the last three weeks: Toby hired musicians for the foyer, an Air Force pilot disobeyed orders, Yo-Yo Ma performed at the White House, and Josh managed to cut his hand quite badly.
Director: Thomas Schlamme | Stars: Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney
Votes: 1,940
7.
Sons of Anarchy (2008–2014)
Episode:
Laying Pipe
(2012)
TV-MA | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A desperate situation tests familial and club bonds.
Director: Adam Arkin | Stars: Charlie Hunnam, Katey Sagal, Mark Boone Junior, Dayton Callie
Votes: 4,700
8.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
The Castle
(2015)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
In an attempt to stop the Kansas City mob, the police decide to use Ed and Peggy as bait. Hanzee betrays the Gerhardts and takes revenge.
Director: Adam Arkin | Stars: Kirsten Dunst, Patrick Wilson, Jesse Plemons, Jean Smart
Votes: 10,128
9.
Sons of Anarchy (2008–2014)
Episode:
Na Triobloidi
(2009)
TV-MA | 62 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
As SAMCRO attempts to rid Charming of Ethan Zobelle and The League permanently, familiar faces present new challenges.
Director: Kurt Sutter | Stars: Charlie Hunnam, Katey Sagal, Mark Boone Junior, Kim Coates
Votes: 3,765
10. Baseball (1994–2010)
TV-PG | 104 min | Documentary, History, Sport
A documentary on the history of the sport with major topics including Afro-American players, player/team owner relations and the resilience of the game.
Stars: Daniel Okrent, George F. Will, John Chancellor, Doris Kearns Goodwin
Votes: 4,735
11. Justified: Sneak Peek (2013)
3 min | Short
Graham Yost and Fred Golan give the audience a sneak peek of season five's major plot lines.
Director: Adam Arkin | Stars: Cassandra Bautista, Fred Golan, Timothy Olyphant, Graham Yost
Votes: 122
12.
The West Wing (1999–2006)
Episode:
Posse Comitatus
(2002)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Bartlet, Leo, Sam, Toby, and C.J. travel to New York City for a Catholic fund raiser at a long Broadway play called "The War of the Roses". Josh steps up his efforts to beat his girlfriend,... See full summary »
Director: Alex Graves | Stars: Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney
Votes: 1,244
13.
Justified (2010–2015)
Episode:
Bulletville
(2010)
TV-MA | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Bo gets revenge on Boyd for blowing up his ephedrine shipment, asks Arlo to help him kill Raylan at the request of the Miami cartel, and kidnaps Ava for bait and insurance against Raylan.
Director: Adam Arkin | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Joelle Carter, Jacob Pitts
Votes: 2,321
14.
Justified (2010–2015)
Episode:
Slaughterhouse
(2012)
TV-MA | 40 min | Action, Crime, Drama
While Quarles winds up on the run from the marshals after killing a state trooper, Limehouse uses an inside source to get Boyd in trouble with the law.
Director: Dean Parisot | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Joelle Carter, Jacob Pitts
Votes: 1,755
15. The War (2007)
TV-14 | 124 min | Documentary, History, War
A seven-part series focusing on the many ways in which the Second World War impacted the lives of American families.
Stars: Keith David, Katharine Phillips, Tom Hanks, Paul Fussell
Votes: 5,662
16. Star Wars: The Original Radio Drama (1981)
360 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
A radio drama version of 'Star Wars'.
Stars: Ken Hiller, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Bernard Behrens
Votes: 69
17.
The Chris Isaak Show (2001–2004)
Episode:
Hurricane
(2001)
TV-MA | Comedy, Music
Chris feels sorry for a former rock star guitarist and offers him a job as a roadie. Anson plays a mortuary gig. Mona goes full topless.
Director: Scott Smith | Stars: Chris Isaak, Kristin Dattilo, Kenney Dale Johnson, Rowland Salley
Votes: 12
18.
Mad TV (1995–2016)
Episode:
Episode #2.19
(1997)
TV-14 | Comedy
Nick at night presents the lost episode of the Mary Tyler Moore Show, O.J. Simpson in the kenny kingston show, UBS guy Jaq
Director: John Blanchard | Stars: Bryan Callen, David Herman, Orlando Jones, Phil LaMarr
Votes: 47
19.
A Year in the Life (1987–1988)
Episode:
Peter Creek Road
(1988)
Drama
Sunny accepts a date with a boy, unaware of the effect it has on his former girlfriend; Joe's plans for a nostalgic journey are derailed on a train trip to Chicago; and Jim decides to build a new TV stand.
Director: Michael Ray Rhodes | Stars: Richard Kiley, Trey Ames, Adam Arkin, Jayne Atkinson
Votes: 9
20.
Baseball (1994–2010)
Episode:
A National Heirloom
(1994)
TV-PG | 114 min | Documentary, History, Sport
The 1920s begin with America trying to recover from World War I and baseball trying to recover from the scandal of the 1919 World Series.
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Grover Cleveland Alexander, Roger Angell, Adam Arkin, Red Barber
Votes: 181
21.
Baseball (1994–2010)
Episode:
The National Pastime
(1994)
TV-PG | 148 min | Documentary, History, Sport
In Europe, in the Pacific, on the homefront, both African-Americans and whites fight to make the world safe for democracy. When the world ends, Major League Baseball becomes, in fact, what it has always claimed to be: the national pastime.
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Roger Angell, Adam Arkin, Arthur Ashe, Red Barber
Votes: 176
22.
Sons of Anarchy (2008–2014)
Episode:
The Culling
(2009)
TV-MA | 70 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The entire SAMCRO family goes on lockdown inside the clubhouse as war with the League approaches. Opie decides not to pursue revenge against Clay or Tig for Donna's death. Jimmy puts an end... See full summary »
Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton | Stars: Charlie Hunnam, Katey Sagal, Mark Boone Junior, Kim Coates
Votes: 2,998
23.
A Year in the Life (1986)
Episode:
The First Christmas
(1986)
120 min | Drama
Director: Thomas Carter | Stars: Richard Kiley, Trey Ames, Adam Arkin, Jayne Atkinson
Votes: 8
24.
The U.S. and the Holocaust (2022)
Episode:
The Golden Door (Beginnings-1938)
(2022)
TV-14 | 129 min | Documentary, History
A xenophobic backlash prompts Congress to restrict immigration. Hitler and the Nazis persecute German Jews, forcing many to seek refuge. FDR is concerned by the growing crisis but is unable to coordinate a response.
Directors: Sarah Botstein, Ken Burns, Lynn Novick | Stars: Peter Coyote, Peter Hayes, Daniel Mendelsohn, Rebecca Erbelding
Votes: 202
25.
The U.S. and the Holocaust (2022)
Episode:
Yearning to Breathe Free (1938-1942)
(2022)
TV-14 | 138 min | Documentary, History
As WWII begins, Americans are divided over whether to intervene against Germany. Some individuals and organizations work tirelessly to help refugees escape. Germany invades the USSR and secretly begins the mass murder of European Jews.
Directors: Sarah Botstein, Ken Burns, Lynn Novick | Stars: Peter Coyote, Daniel Mendelsohn, Guy Stern, Peter Hayes
Votes: 156
26.
The U.S. and the Holocaust (2022)
Episode:
The Homeless, The Tempest-Tossed (1942-)
(2022)
TV-14 | 131 min | Documentary, History
A group of government officials supports and finances rescue operations. Allied soldiers begin to liberate concentration camps and find mass graves. The public sees the sheer scale of the Holocaust.
Directors: Sarah Botstein, Ken Burns, Lynn Novick | Stars: Peter Coyote, Daniel Mendelsohn, Deborah Lipstadt, Eva Geiringer
Votes: 145
27.
The Americans (2013–2018)
Episode:
The Colonel
(2013)
TV-MA | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Elizabeth and Phillip are at risk of getting caught when they fear their assignments may be a set-up. Stan is convinced he'll find Nina a way out.
Director: Adam Arkin | Stars: Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Holly Taylor, Keidrich Sellati
Votes: 2,579
28.
Justified (2010–2015)
Episode:
Trust
(2015)
TV-MA | 40 min | Action, Crime, Drama
With Avery Markham and Wynn Duffy's help, Raylan sets up a trap for Boyd. But Ava informs Raylan that he didn't take the bait and offers up a new route to put Boyd away for good.
Director: Adam Arkin | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Jere Burns, Joelle Carter
Votes: 1,461
29. 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: 421,526
30. The West Wing (1999–2006)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Inside the lives of staffers in the West Wing of the White House.
Stars: Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe, Allison Janney, John Spencer
Votes: 85,492
31.
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
32.
The Offer (2022)
Episode:
It's Who We Are
(2022)
TV-MA | 69 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
As production runs into challenges in Sicily, Ruddy leaves early to get Evans back on track. Coppola's vision for the edit is jeopardized by post-production disputes. Bettye thinks about her next move.
Director: Adam Arkin | Stars: Miles Teller, Matthew Goode, Dan Fogler, Burn Gorman
Votes: 1,282
33.
How to Get Away with Murder (2014–2020)
Episode:
Anna Mae
(2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Annalise starts to break under pressure and wants to escape; Frank needs to accept the things he has done; Wes is one step closer to learning about his past.
Director: Bill D'Elia | Stars: Viola Davis, Billy Brown, Alfred Enoch, Jack Falahee
Votes: 2,065
34. Succession (2018–2023)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
The Roy family is known for controlling the biggest media and entertainment company in the world. However, their world changes when their father steps down from the company.
Stars: Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Peter Friedman
Votes: 272,216
35. The U.S. and the Holocaust (2022)
TV-14 | 398 min | Documentary, History
Explores America's response to the Holocaust, and how it challenged the ideals of democracy.
Stars: Peter Coyote, Daniel Mendelsohn, Peter Hayes, Deborah Lipstadt
Votes: 1,575
36. The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (2014)
TV-14 | 114 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A documentary that weaves together the stories of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of one of the most prominent and influential families in American politics.
Stars: Peter Coyote, George F. Will, Geoffrey C. Ward, Doris Kearns Goodwin
Votes: 2,648
37.
Northern Exposure (1990–1995)
Episode:
Aurora Borealis: A Fairy Tale for Big People
(1990)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
While Joel gives Ed golf lessons, the Indian warns him Adam is around, the never actually seen monster-prankster, blamed for all kinds of weirdness for some 15 years. Passing the night in ... See full summary »
Director: Peter O'Fallon | Stars: Rob Morrow, Barry Corbin, Janine Turner, John Cullum
Votes: 502
38.
Life (2007–2009)
Episode:
One
(2009)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Roman Nevikov kidnaps Dani Reese and contacts Charlie with his ransom demand: he wants Charlie to bring him Mickey Rayborn. With the LAPD brass looking for Charlie as well, he's not ... See full summary »
Director: Frederick King Keller | Stars: Damian Lewis, Sarah Shahi, Brent Sexton, Donal Logue
Votes: 544
39.
Justified (2010–2015)
Episode:
Reckoning
(2011)
TV-MA | 41 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Raylan tries to track down Dicky after Helen is killed, but he is forced to turn to Arlo to make a deal and get Mags' blessing.
Director: Adam Arkin | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Joelle Carter, Jacob Pitts
Votes: 1,697
40.
Justified (2010–2015)
Episode:
Shot All to Hell
(2014)
TV-MA | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Art stumbles on Theo Tonin's right-hand man while investigating Nicky Augustine's death, Boyd tries to tie up loose ends with Lee Paxton, the sheriff, and cousin Johnny, and Raylan tries to get the Crowes to leave Harlan.
Director: Adam Arkin | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Jere Burns, Joelle Carter
Votes: 1,419
41.
Justified (2010–2015)
Episode:
Restitution
(2014)
TV-MA | 51 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The Mexican cartel catches up with Boyd and demands payback for the dead bodies, Ava goes on the offensive after being accused of snitching, and Wendy faces a hard choice after she learns that Kendal will be tried as an adult.
Director: Adam Arkin | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Jere Burns, Joelle Carter
Votes: 1,375
42.
Fargo (2014–2024)
Episode:
Did You Do This? No, You Did It!
(2015)
TV-MA | 61 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The police bring in Floyd for questioning, in an attempt to make her talk. Bear goes on a ride with Simone. Karl keeps an eye on Lou's family.
Director: Keith Gordon | Stars: Kirsten Dunst, Patrick Wilson, Jesse Plemons, Jean Smart
Votes: 7,430
43.
How to Get Away with Murder (2014–2020)
Episode:
Something Bad Happened
(2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Annalise goes forward with a risky plan to protect the team from Philip. Wes continues to investigate his mother's death.
Director: Zetna Fuentes | Stars: Viola Davis, Billy Brown, Alfred Enoch, Jack Falahee
Votes: 1,903
44.
How to Get Away with Murder (2014–2020)
Episode:
There's My Baby
(2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The Keating 5 are called into questioning by A.D.A Denver about the night Emily Sinclair was murdered. Meanwhile, Caleb goes missing as the manhunt for Philip intensifies.
Director: Stephen Williams | Stars: Viola Davis, Billy Brown, Alfred Enoch, Jack Falahee
Votes: 1,946
45.
Get Shorty (2017–2019)
Episode:
Pickle
(2018)
TV-MA | 57 min | Comedy, Crime
Facing dire circumstances, Miles (Chris O'Dowd) fights to maintain a presence on "Wylderness" and salvage a relationship with Emma (Carolyn Dodd). Louis (Sean Bridgers) and Gladys (Sarah Stiles) prepare to be parents.
Director: Adam Arkin | Stars: Chris O'Dowd, Ray Romano, Sean Bridgers, Carolyn Dodd
Votes: 225
46.
Santa Clarita Diet (2017–2019)
Episode:
The Cult of Sheila
(2019)
TV-MA | 35 min | Comedy, Horror
Joel and Sheila have a scary man's undivided attention. Abby and Eric are surprised by hungry visitors. A troublesome trio crashes the Hammonds' party.
Director: Marc Buckland | Stars: Drew Barrymore, Timothy Olyphant, Liv Hewson, Skyler Gisondo
Votes: 1,124
47. John & Leeza from Hollywood (1993–1994)
TV-PG | Talk-Show
Stars: John Tesh, Leeza Gibbons, Rue McClanahan, John Forsythe
Votes: 25
48.
A Year in the Life (1987–1988)
Episode:
Acts of Faith
(1987)
Drama
Joe believes David's social-studies teacher has gone overboard to instill a fear of nuclear disaster; Sam sees Kay's visiting mother as an aging hippie and fears Kay could follow in her footsteps; and Lindley invents an infant walker.
Director: Kevin Hooks | Stars: Richard Kiley, Trey Ames, Adam Arkin, Jayne Atkinson
Votes: 7
49.
Sons of Anarchy (2008–2014)
Episode:
Service
(2009)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Chibs makes a secret deal with Agent Stahl in order to protect his wife and daughter. Opie learns the true circumstances that led to Donna's death and seeks both revenge and reconciliation.
Director: Phil Abraham | Stars: Charlie Hunnam, Katey Sagal, Mark Boone Junior, Kim Coates
Votes: 2,710
50.
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