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1.
American Playhouse (1980–1994)
Episode:
The Sunset Gang
(1991)
180 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Three stories about the Jewish elderly in Florida: in "Yiddish," a man and a woman, both married to others, form a bond through their native language; in "The Detective," a married couple ... See full summary »
Directors: Anthony Drazan, Calvin Skaggs | Stars: Leslie Ayvazian, Francine Beers, Harold Bergman, Dori Brenner
Votes: 39
2. The Law (1975)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Stars: Judd Hirsch, Gerald McRaney, Tyne Daly, Ron Masak
Votes: 29
3.
Sisters (1991–1996)
Episode:
Working Girls
(1992)
Drama
Frankie finds herself in a bind when the man who helped her achieve corporate vice president (from episode 'Two Steps Forward, Three Steps Back') is accused of sexual harassment of another ... See full summary »
Director: Steven Robman | Stars: Swoosie Kurtz, Patricia Kalember, Julianne Phillips, Sela Ward
Votes: 8
4.
Who's the Boss? (1984–1992)
Episode:
First Kiss
(1985)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
Tony and his Connecticut sports buddy Jeff accept to be drinking test subjects for a safe driving course demonstration. The kids visit Brooklyn. Angela is surprised Mona listened for once ... See full summary »
Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Tony Danza, Judith Light, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro
Votes: 126
5. Ellery Queen (1975–1976)
TV-PG | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Family
The son of a police detective solves baffling crimes.
Stars: Jim Hutton, David Wayne, Tom Reese, John Hillerman
Votes: 1,557
6. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The lives and work of the staff of an inner city police precinct.
Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, James Sikking
Votes: 10,555
7.
Ellery Queen (1975–1976)
Episode:
The Adventure of the Tyrant of Tin Pan Alley
(1976)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Family
Ruthless singer and producer Alvin Winer is murdered during a late-night radio interview, and Simon Brimmer is on the case - as is Ellery.
Director: Seymour Robbie | Stars: Jim Hutton, David Wayne, Polly Bergen, Ken Berry
Votes: 107
8. The Paper Chase (1978–1986)
60 min | Drama
The trials of a group of law students under the tutelage of a strict professor.
Stars: John Houseman, James Stephens, Tom Fitzsimmons, James Keane
Votes: 1,080
9.
Cagney & Lacey (1981–1988)
Episode:
The Clinic
(1985)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a firebomb at an abortion clinic kills a patient, it ignites a debate over whether the death of a fetus constitutes a second murder.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless, Al Waxman, Carl Lumbly
Votes: 54
10. Sons and Daughters (1991)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
Comedy-darma series focusing on an extended family in Portland, Oregon. After many years of absence from his family, Bing Hammersmith returns with a new wife and young son to his ... See full summary »
Stars: Lucie Arnaz, Rick Rossovich, Peggy Smithhart, Paul Scherrer
Votes: 41
11. What Really Happened to the Class of '65? (1977–1978)
60 min | Drama
Sam Ashley, a graduate of 1965 class of Bret Harte High School, who was now a teacher at the school, served as the narrator describing what had happened to his fellow graduates in the decade since they had graduated.
Stars: Tony Bill, Jack Ging, Jessica Walter, Laurie Prange
Votes: 93
12. Aloha Paradise (1981)
60 min | Comedy
Each week, visitors would be welcomed by Ms. Chase to the Paradise Village holiday resort in sunny Hawaii. Most of the guests had the same reason for booking their vacations here: to ... See full summary »
Stars: Debbie Reynolds, Bill Daily, Pat Klous, Mokihana
Votes: 41
13.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Chipped Beef
(1981)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Frank decides to attend a dinner for Fay's new love interest. Renko stands up for a guy who has a warrant out for his arrest after the guy saves his life. Belker goes undercover to catch ... See full summary »
Director: Georg Stanford Brown | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Conrad, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz
Votes: 116
14.
Party of Five (1994–2000)
Episode:
Forgive and/or Forget
(1998)
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, Family
While Charlie, Kirsten, Bailey, Julia and their friends take turns for a bedside vigil for Daphne who's still in the hospital, Claudia delays returning home to her boarding school to help ... See full summary »
Director: Steven Robman | Stars: Scott Wolf, Matthew Fox, Neve Campbell, Lacey Chabert
Votes: 63
15. Night Court (1984–1992)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
An eccentric fun-loving judge presides over an urban night court and all the silliness going on there.
Stars: Harry Anderson, John Larroquette, Richard Moll, Charles Robinson
Votes: 17,854
16. Bull (2000–2001)
60 min | Drama
About the life of stockbrockers in their financial firm, and out of it.
Stars: Alicia Coppola, Ian Kahn, George Newbern, Elisabeth Röhm
Votes: 168
17.
Kojak (1973–1978)
Episode:
The Only Way Out
(1974)
TV-PG | 51 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A boy asks Kojak to find his father who's gone missing. What they don't know is that he is being held captive.
Director: Joel Oliansky | Stars: Telly Savalas, Lee Montgomery, John Hillerman, Dan Frazer
Votes: 188
18.
Who's the Boss? (1984–1992)
Episode:
Hunk of the Month
(1985)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
When Mona makes a calendar filled with hunky men among whom is Tony, Angela finds the whole thing disgusting. And when Tony starts getting propositions from his admirers, Angela thinks Tony... See full summary »
Director: Michael Zinberg | Stars: Tony Danza, Judith Light, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro
Votes: 97
19.
Wings (1990–1997)
Episode:
The Gift: Part 1
(1993)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama
With an opening in a quartet, Helen wants to try out but her cello is on the bottom of the ocean. She gets a second job to purchase a new cello but things do not go as planned. Lowell, Faye, Roy and Antonio audition for a play.
Director: Andy Ackerman | Stars: Tim Daly, Steven Weber, Crystal Bernard, Thomas Haden Church
Votes: 85
20. Sisters (1991–1996)
60 min | Drama
Follows the lives and loves of four close, but very different, sisters of the Reed family living in Winnetka, Illinois.
Stars: Swoosie Kurtz, Patricia Kalember, Sela Ward, Elizabeth Hoffman
Votes: 2,294
21.
The Steve Harvey Show (1996–2002)
Episode:
Mr. Hightower's Opus
(1996)
TV-PG | Comedy
As he and Cedric struggle to work out their differences as roommates, Steve bets Regina he can put together a school band in fewer than five days.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Steve Harvey, Cedric The Entertainer, Merlin Santana, Tracy Vilar
Votes: 24
22.
2000 Malibu Road (1992)
Episode:
Pilot
(1992)
Drama
Director: Joel Schumacher | Stars: Lisa Hartman, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Beals, Tuesday Knight
Votes: 12
23. American Playhouse (1980–1994)
61 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Anthology series which ran on PBS throughout the 1980s.
Stars: Jeffrey DeMunn, Elizabeth Franz, Edward Herrmann, Sada Thompson
Votes: 413
24. Scarecrow in a Garden of Cucumbers (1972)
82 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
An aspiring actress from Kansas comes to New York and meets a host of zany characters.
Director: Robert J. Kaplan | Stars: Holly Woodlawn, Tally Brown, Suzanne Skillen, Yafa Lerner
Votes: 95
25.
Trapper John, M.D. (1979–1986)
Episode:
Finders Keepers
(1981)
60 min | Drama
Gonzo and Trapper try to track down the family of a 10-year old girl who was hit by a car and is exhibiting erratic behavior. The only leads they have are gang members with whom she was living with.
Director: Seymour Robbie | Stars: Pernell Roberts, Gregory Harrison, Madge Sinclair, Charles Siebert
Votes: 12
26. Wings (1990–1997)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Brothers Brian and Joe Hackett attempt to run an airline on the New England island of Nantucket while surrounded by their various wacky friends and employees.
Stars: Tim Daly, Steven Weber, Crystal Bernard, David Schramm
Votes: 14,524
27. Mancuso, FBI (1989–1990)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Nick Mancuso, the FBI agent from the mini-series, Favorite Son is back. This time in a series wherein he fights for justice, while having to deal with elements in his own government who sometimes oppose him.
Stars: Robert Loggia, Fredric Lehne, Lindsay Frost, Randi Brooks
Votes: 169
28.
Who's the Boss? (1984–1992)
Episode:
Wedding Bells?
(1986)
Not Rated | 24 min | Comedy, Romance
Tony and Angela are both asked as paranymphs at a wedding of common friends. The romantic atmosphere and table conversation with other wedding guests stir dreams of marrying themselves and ... See full summary »
Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Tony Danza, Judith Light, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro
Votes: 87
29. CBS Afternoon Playhouse (1978–1983)
60 min | Drama, Romance
Predecessor to CBS Schoolbreak Specials, this late-afternoon anthology series features stories designed to appeal to the preteen after school audience.
Stars: Chris Petersen, Ronny Cox, Guillermo San Juan, David Hollander
Votes: 70
30. Having Babies (1978–1979)
60 min | Drama
Dr. Julie Farr is a busy physician st Lake General Hospital where many of her patients are either expectant mothers or new parents. Dr. Blake Simmons is her veteran co-worker who's a mentor to the the young Dr. Ron Danvers.
Stars: Susan Sullivan, Mitchell Ryan, Dennis Howard, Beverly Todd
Votes: 21
31.
The Paper Chase (1978–1986)
Episode:
Honor
(1986)
60 min | Drama
Potential honors graduates agonize over their final class standing. The job Zeiss wants depends on his graduating with honors. Mrs. Nottingham gets sued. Everyone learns to settle, some with Kingsfield's nudging.
Director: John Herzfeld | Stars: John Houseman, James Stephens, Tom Fitzsimmons, James Keane
Votes: 16
32. Kojak (1973–1978)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A bald, lollipop sucking police detective with a fiery righteous attitude battles crime in his city.
Stars: Telly Savalas, Dan Frazer, Kevin Dobson, George Savalas
Votes: 8,875
33. All Together Now (1975 TV Movie)
90 min | Drama
Four orphaned children have 30 days to prove that they can remain together as a family without adult supervision. Based on a true story.
Director: Randal Kleiser | Stars: John Rubinstein, Glynnis O'Connor, Brad Savage, Helen Hunt
Votes: 44
34. Ned and Stacey (1995–2017)
30 min | Comedy
Ned and Stacey marry a week after they meet. He marries her to get a promotion. She marries him because she can't find a place to live and likes his apartment.
Stars: Thomas Haden Church, Debra Messing, Greg Germann, Nadia Dajani
Votes: 1,920
35. Next Stop, Greenwich Village (1976)
R | 111 min | Comedy, Drama
The ups and downs of life as experienced by a group of aspiring young artists in the early Fifties New York.
Director: Paul Mazursky | Stars: Lenny Baker, Shelley Winters, Ellen Greene, Lois Smith
Votes: 2,469
36.
The Charmings (1987–1988)
Episode:
The Mirror Cracked
(1987)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Eric and Snow throw a party in an attempt to make new friends. Annoyed by their reluctance to invite her, Lillian uses her magic to spoil the festivities, but it results in her own beloved Magic Mirror getting broken.
Director: Mark Cullingham | Stars: Caitlin O'Heaney, Christopher Rich, Judy Parfitt, Cork Hubbert
Votes: 6
37.
The Love Boat (1977–1987)
Episode:
Too Hot to Handle/Family Reunion/Cinderella Story
(1978)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Stories include: a reprobate steward (Bob Crane), cute honeymooners (Kathy Bates, John Rubinstein), and a financially strapped supermarket cashier (Bruce Solomon) posing as a wealthy, advertising executive.
Directors: Richard Kinon, James Sheldon | Stars: Gavin MacLeod, Bernie Kopell, Fred Grandy, Ted Lange
Votes: 179
38.
Who's the Boss? (1984–1992)
Episode:
Raging Housekeeper
(1987)
Not Rated | 24 min | Comedy, Romance
With high expectations, Tony enters a boxing competition, with Angela as his intimidating coach. Little does he know how professional the other contestants are.
Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Tony Danza, Judith Light, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro
Votes: 77
39. Altered States (1980)
R | 102 min | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
A psycho-physiologist experiments with drugs and a sensory-deprivation tank and has visions he believes are genetic memories.
Director: Ken Russell | Stars: William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban, Charles Haid
Votes: 38,624 | Gross: $19.85M
40. The Charmings (1987–1988)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
This sequel to the classic fairy tale finds Snow White and her family transported to, and trying to adjust to, life in 1980s America.
Stars: Christopher Rich, Judy Parfitt, Cork Hubbert, Brandon Call
Votes: 305
41.
Who's the Boss? (1984–1992)
Episode:
Tony for President
(1986)
Not Rated | 24 min | Comedy, Romance
Angela signs up Tony in an election to become the president of the Parents Association. Their opponent, Joanne Parker, is desperate to win and tries to ruin their image.
Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Tony Danza, Judith Light, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro
Votes: 94
42. Party of Five (1994–2000)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Family
Five siblings raise each other following their parents' untimely deaths.
Stars: Matthew Fox, Scott Wolf, Neve Campbell, Lacey Chabert
Votes: 11,279
43. Cagney & Lacey (1981– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Two female police detectives cooperate with each other both in their professions and in their personal lives.
Stars: Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless, Al Waxman, Martin Kove
Votes: 5,048
44.
The Charmings (1987–1988)
Episode:
Pilot
(1987)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Prince Charming, Snow White and their family find themselves in the 20th century and have problems trying to adapt to the modern world.
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Caitlin O'Heaney, Christopher Rich, Judy Parfitt, Cork Hubbert
Votes: 12
45.
The Charmings (1987–1988)
Episode:
The Charmings Buy a Car
(1987)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
For their 1010th anniversary, Eric buys Snow a lemon of a car from a sleazy used car dealer. Meanwhile, the Mirror tries to coax Lillian into taking a trip to Las Vegas.
Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Caitlin O'Heaney, Christopher Rich, Judy Parfitt, Cork Hubbert
Votes: 5
46.
The Charmings (1987–1988)
Episode:
The Witch Is of Van Oaks
(1987)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Snow and Eric set up Lillian with a new neighbor, but they quickly come to realize that he's actually the devil. Meanwhile, Luthor gets an ego boost regarding his short stature from the children.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Christopher Rich, Carol Huston, Judy Parfitt, Cork Hubbert
Votes: 6
47.
Falcon Crest (1981–1990)
Episode:
Jeopardy
(1988)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Senator Ryder is intent on killing Richard and kidnapping Maggie. Convinced that Senator Ryder's brother John is responsible for the killing of The Thirteen, Richard discovers the secret ... See full summary »
Director: Dennis Donnelly | Stars: Jane Wyman, David Selby, Lorenzo Lamas, David Beecroft
Votes: 33
48.
Night Court (1984–1992)
Episode:
Baby Talk
(1987)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Mac goes over the edge when Quon Le spends all their money and then announces that they are having a baby.
Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Harry Anderson, Markie Post, John Larroquette, Charles Robinson
Votes: 128
49. Delvecchio (1976–1977)
60 min | Drama, Crime
The investigations of LAPD detective Dominick Delvecchio, who is also studying to become a lawyer.
Stars: Judd Hirsch, Charles Haid, Michael Conrad, Mario Gallo
Votes: 172
50. I Want to Keep My Baby! (1976 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama
A 15-year-old girl becomes pregnant by her boyfriend and decides to keep the baby and raise her on her own, instead of initially choosing abortion at the insistence of her boyfriend, or raising the baby at home with her meddling mother.
Director: Jerry Thorpe | Stars: Mariel Hemingway, Susan Anspach, Jack Rader, Lisa Mordente
Votes: 108