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1. The Screen Savers (1998–2005)
Episode: Episode dated 18 December 2002 (2002)

Talk-Show

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Star: Gary Coleman

Votes: 15

2. The Curse of Monkey Island (1997 Video Game)

K-A | Animation, Action, Adventure

After unwittingly turning his true love Elaine into solid gold with a cursed engagement ring, Guybrush Threepwood must find a map, a ship and a crew, sail to Blood Island and track down an uncursed diamond ring to reverse the curse.

Directors: Jonathan Ackley, Larry Ahern | Stars: Dominic Armato, Alexandra Boyd, Earl Boen, Denny Delk

Votes: 2,845

3. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: I, Done: Part 2 (1996)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

As members of the Banks family and Geoffrey prepare for their moves, Will tries to pretend that he also has big plans for moving forward. After admitting the truth, Will makes a decision to stay in California and finish school.

Director: Shelley Jensen | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Daphne Reid, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 1,045

4. The Wayans Bros. (1995–2023)
Episode: Marlon Joins a Cult (1998)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Marlon's family must rescue him when he falls in with a cult after signing up for a class.

Director: John Bowab | Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon, Anna Maria Horsford

Votes: 21

5. Electric Playground (1997– )

TV-PG | Documentary, News

A show specializing in video game news and reviews.

Stars: Scott C. Jones, Victor Lucas, Jose Sanchez, Shaun Hatton

Votes: 139

6. The Screen Savers (1998–2005)

90 min | Talk-Show

Tech Gurus answers your computer questions.

Stars: Leo Laporte, Patrick Norton, Daniel Hanttula, Laura Foy

Votes: 258

7. Mad TV (1995–2016)
Episode: Episode #4.5 (1998)

TV-14 | Comedy

Sketches: Swan-Notized, Sprtiz-a-Mist, Talking American, Lily: Dead Body, Trina and the Baby Shower, The Rosie Show, The Negotiator, Encore: Olsen Twins, Horde Now Hiring.

Stars: Alex Borstein, Andrew Bowen, Mo Collins, Gary Coleman

Votes: 38

8. The Simpsons (1989– )

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

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

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

Votes: 436,621

9. 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: 4,247

10. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode: Episode dated 19 February 1979 (1979)

TV-G | Comedy, Talk-Show

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Stars: George Carlin, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Gary Coleman

Votes: 74

11. Up All Night (1989–1998)

Comedy, Drama, Horror

"USA Up All Night" was a late night hosted horror movie show that showcased cult and b-movies between 1989 until 1998.

Stars: Rhonda Shear, Gilbert Gottfried, Caroline Schlitt, Linnea Quigley

Votes: 563

12. America 2-Night (1978)

30 min | Comedy

In the second-season version of "Fernwood 2Nite," the small-time talk show from Fernwood, Ohio has moved to Alta Coma, California, where it has taken on a more national flavor. This satire ... See full summary »

Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Bill Kirchenbauer, Frank De Vol

Votes: 347

13. Waynehead (1996–1997)
Episode: Dad's a Spaz (1996)

TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

Damey asks his dad to coach the gang for a game against the tough St. Mary's team, and soon realizes his dad's a disaster on the court.

Stars: Orlando Brown, Gary Coleman, Bobby Johnson, T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh

Votes: 5

14. Chasing the Edge (2004)

Not Rated | 15 min | Documentary, Short

Two video game enthusiasts travel to the 2003 Electronic Entertainment Expo in order to investigate the state of the games industry and explore the perceived notions of gaming as an adult hobby and developing art form.

Directors: Colin Creasy, Jeremy Van Doren | Stars: Gary Coleman, Colin Creasy, Richard Garriott, Jeremy Van Doren

Votes: 22

15. Penn & Teller: Bullshit! (2003–2010)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Documentary

The comedy illusionist duo explore various topics and debunk what they consider misconceptions about them.

Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Shera Pollins, Michael Goudeau

Votes: 11,921

16. Mad TV (1995–2016)
Episode: Episode #1.4 (1995)

TV-14 | Comedy

Life With Buffer. Buster vs. Tyson. Highagain Beer. Handsome Boxer. Public Relations, in Stereo. Pretty Boxer. Sisters of Mercy hospital. I Dream of Jeanie Rant. Woody Allen action movie. White people and basketball. Meeting the family.

Director: John Blanchard | Stars: Bryan Callen, David Herman, Orlando Jones, Phil LaMarr

Votes: 53

17. Married... with Children (1987–1997)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Al is the quintessential working class dad. Peggy, his wife, always wants more from him. With their children, they go through the highs and lows of ordinary life.

Stars: Ed O'Neill, Christina Applegate, Katey Sagal, Amanda Bearse

Votes: 111,256

18. VH-1 Where Are They Now? (1999–2004)
Episode: Child Stars (2000)

Documentary, Biography

Where Are They Now? catches up with child stars Tina Yothers - Jennifer from "Family Ties;" Robbie Rist - Cousin Oliver from "The Brady Bunch;" Danielle Brisbois - Archie Bunker's niece ... See full summary »

Stars: James Curreri, Danielle Brisebois, Stewart Cararas, Gary Coleman

Votes: 18

19. The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode: The New Girl: Part 1 (1980)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Family

A new student, Jo Polniaczek, arrives at Eastland.

Director: Bob Claver | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn

Votes: 124

20. The Jamie Foxx Show (1996–2023)
Episode: Cupid (2000)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Jamie asks Cupid (GARY COLEMAN) for help winning Fancy's love back.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Jamie Foxx, Garcelle Beauvais, Christopher B. Duncan, Ellia English

Votes: 26

21. The Wayans Bros. (1995–2023)
Episode: Goop-Hair-It-Is (1995)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Marlon invents a really hot hair-care product; with Gary Coleman, Garrett Morris.

Director: Shelley Jensen | Stars: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, John Witherspoon, Lela Rochon

Votes: 68

22. Saturday Night Live (1975– )

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.

Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson

Votes: 52,817

23. WCW Monday Nitro (1995–2001)

Action, Sport

The toughest wrestlers in the world, get together with the hottest babes in professional wrestling to bring you two hours of exciting WCW Monday night action. High flying moves, chair shots, cat fights - WCW Nitro has it all.

Stars: Tony Schiavone, David Penzer, Bobby Heenan, Gene Okerlund

Votes: 1,601

24. The 33rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1981 TV Special)

Primetime Emmy Award is the main American award in area of television, annually handed by the American television academy.

Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Mason Adams, Jed Allan, Loni Anderson, Bea Arthur

Votes: 71

25. Party (1994)

Comedy, Short

A hangman, a prostitute, a thief and a drunk try to make some sense out of the revelation that they are the last four people on earth. When a mysterious figure appears out of the desert ... See full summary »

Director: Eric Swelstad | Stars: Floyd Harden, DeAnna Hawkins, Ron Litman, Greg Nassief

Votes: 27

26. Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode: The Hitchhikers: Part 1 (1984)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Arnold and Kimberly learn the dangers of hitch hiking when they are abducted and held captive by a sinister man.

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Mary Jo Catlett

Votes: 77

27. Drake & Josh (2004–2007)
Episode: The Gary Grill (2004)

TV-Y7 | 24 min | Comedy, Family

The boys get a job selling "Gary Coleman" mp3 player grills, not knowing that they are actually assisting two con men in selling stolen merchandise.

Director: Virgil L. Fabian | Stars: Drake Bell, Josh Peck, Nancy Sullivan, Jonathan Goldstein

Votes: 307

28. Married... with Children (1987–1997)
Episode: How Green Was My Apple (1994)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

A borderline war between the neighbors over the rights to a fruit tree, with a lesson to be learned somewhere, if only they would stop fighting.

Director: Gerry Cohen | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, Amanda Bearse, Christina Applegate

Votes: 538

29. Married... with Children (1987–1997)
Episode: The Joke's on Al (1996)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

While Griff faces the death penalty due to a NO MA'AM prank, Al plans to get married to an old flame.

Director: Amanda Bearse | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, Amanda Bearse, Christina Applegate

Votes: 500

30. Waynehead (1996–1997)
Episode: Demon of the Dozens (1996)

TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

Damey digs for dirt when his battle with the school bully turns into a "dozens" fight, a contest of insults.

Director: Paul Riley | Stars: Orlando Brown, Gary Coleman, Brian George, T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh

Votes: 5

31. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

A streetwise, poor young man from Philadelphia is sent by his mother to live with his aunt, uncle and cousins in their Bel-Air mansion.

Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Alfonso Ribeiro, Tatyana Ali

Votes: 144,904

32. Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode: First Love (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

With his grades down, Drummond forbids Willis to see his new girlfriend, Charlene. However, a love-struck Willis is determined to see her, even if means doing it behind Drummond's back.

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato

Votes: 83

33. Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode: The Bank Job (1980)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Arnold and Willis become hostages during a bank robbery by two experienced criminals.

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato

Votes: 91

34. Martin (1992–1997)
Episode: High Noon (1995)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Martin is pursued by an ex-convict (GARY COLEMAN) he helped imprison.

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Carl Anthony Payne II, Thomas Mikal Ford

Votes: 50

35. Silver Spoons (1982–1987)
Episode: The Great Computer Caper (1982)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family

Ricky tries to impress a student reporter by hacking into a secret military computer site, but the FBI closes in after the material ends up in the school newspaper. The boys decide their only way out is to hitch a ride on a tramp steamer.

Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Ricky Schroder, Erin Gray, Leonard Lightfoot, Joel Higgins

Votes: 85

36. The Little Rascals (1977 TV Movie)

Comedy, Family

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Stars: Gary Coleman, Christopher Gardner, Shaunti Griffin, David Hollander

Votes: 22

37. Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode: Count Your Blessings (1981)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

When Arnold finds out that he will only grow to be 5 foot tall, he becomes very depressed. To make him feel better, Drummond introduces him to a friend's daughter who is very upbeat despite being confined to a wheelchair.

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato

Votes: 86

38. Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode: Mr. T and mr. t (1983)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Arnold and his friends meet Mr. T in this tale about Arnold trying to win the heart of a classmate.

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Mary Jo Catlett

Votes: 83

39. Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode: The Hitchhikers: Part 2 (1984)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Arnold escapes his captor and seeks help from the police.

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato

Votes: 76

40. Good Times (1974–1979)
Episode: Florida Gets a Job (1978)

TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy

Jobs are scarce for Florida and JJ. An ad for a school bus driver catches Florida's eye, but she finds it has strings attached for JJ, and the strings are attached to Alderman Davis

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Esther Rolle, Ja'net DuBois, Ralph Carter, BernNadette Stanis

Votes: 76

41. Robot Chicken (2001–2022)

TV-MA | 11 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

Pop culture references fly thick and fast as stop-motion animation is featured in sketches lampooning everything from television movies to comic books.

Stars: Seth Green, Matthew Senreich, Breckin Meyer, Tom Root

Votes: 46,308

42. Drake & Josh (2004–2007)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Comedy, Family

Two teenage boys with clashing personalities - one is a slick musician, the other a clumsy nerd - must navigate high school and family life together after becoming step-brothers.

Stars: Drake Bell, Josh Peck, Miranda Cosgrove, Nancy Sullivan

Votes: 43,677

43. Biography (1987– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History

The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.

Stars: Jack Perkins, Peter Graves, Harry Smith, Robert J. Thompson

Votes: 2,088

44. The 31st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1979 TV Special)

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Director: John Moffitt | Stars: Mason Adams, Alan Alda, Loni Anderson, Lou Antonio

Votes: 52

45. The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1995 TV Special)

Primetime Emmy Award is the main American award in area of television, annually handed by the American television academy.

Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Andy Ackerman, Jason Alexander, Gillian Anderson, Jennifer Aniston

Votes: 78

46. E! True Hollywood Story (1996– )
Episode: Diff'rent Strokes (1998)

TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography

Profiles of actors Todd Bridges, Gary Coleman and Dana Plato, stars of the '80s sitcom "Different Strokes".

Stars: Conrad Bain, Stewart Bell, Betty A. Bridges, Jimmy Bridges

Votes: 35

47. Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode: A Growing Problem (1983)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Fed up with living under Drummond's rules, Willis decides to move into an apartment with a friend whose dependence on alcohol is troubling.

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato

Votes: 70

48. Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode: A Special Friend (1985)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Arnold and Sam learn that their new friend, a street performer, has epilepsy. Their emotions become a ball of confusion and misconception ... until someone very close to them (namely, Pearl) shares her experiences with the disorder.

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Mary Jo Catlett

Votes: 80

49. Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode: Family on Ice (1983)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Kimberly impresses professional skater Dorothy Hamill with her ice skating, and is taken under her wing. But Kimberly is overwhelmed by the hard work it takes to become a professional skater, and devises a way out.

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato

Votes: 59

50. Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
Episode: Health Club (1981)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Drummond is excited to learn that he will be honored as Athlete of the Year by his health club. Arnold and Willis, however, secretly do not share in his excitement as they are denied access... See full summary »

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato

Votes: 77