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1.
Bronk (1975–1976)
Episode:
The Vigilante
(1976)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Bronk and a private investigator go after a killer who uses legal loopholes to do away with criminals.
Director: Sutton Roley | Stars: Jack Palance, Henry Beckman, Tony King, Joseph Mascolo
Votes: 11
2. Earl Hamner Storyteller (2015)
95 min | Documentary
This is a wonderful documentary, that shows the full scope of Earl Hamner Jr's talent. Most people know him as the real life "John Boy," but do not realize that he wrote for shows such as ... See full summary »
Director: Ray Castro Jr. | Stars: Phillip Alford, Mary Badham, James Best, Robert Butler
Votes: 44
3. Private Screenings (1996– )
Talk-Show
The host of this series is noted writer and film historian Robert Osborne. Each episode consists of Osborne conducting an interview with an actor or actress of Hollywood's "Golden" era of ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Osborne, Jane Powell, Liza Minnelli, Alec Baldwin
Votes: 212
4. Kaye Ballard - The Show Goes On (2019)
90 min | Biography
The greatest star you never knew, Kaye Ballard did it all as a superb singer, actor, and comedian over eight decades, from big bands to Broadway, radio to recordings, television to the big screen.
Director: Dan Wingate | Stars: Woody Allen, Ann-Margret, Eve Arden, Desi Arnaz
Votes: 222
5.
Emergency! (1972–1979)
Episode:
The Nuisance
(1976)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Johnny is the victim of a hit and run driver, while in the hospital, he flirts with his physical therapist, whom Dixie hires, when Johnny really has a nurse, who is "out to get him". The ... See full summary »
Director: Randolph Mantooth | Stars: Robert Fuller, Julie London, Bobby Troup, Randolph Mantooth
Votes: 151
6.
Cagney & Lacey (1981–1988)
Episode:
Turn, Turn, Turn: Part 1
(1987)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Mary Beth saves a baby from a burning car before it explodes, becomes a hero. Meanwhile, Cagney finds her father lying dead at his home.
Director: Sharron Miller | Stars: Sharon Gless, Tyne Daly, Al Waxman, Carl Lumbly
Votes: 67
7. My World and Welcome to It (1969–1970)
30 min | Comedy
John Monroe observes and comments on life, to the bemusement of his sensible wife Ellen and intelligent, questioning daughter Lydia.
Stars: William Windom, Joan Hotchkis, Lisa Gerritsen, Harold J. Stone
Votes: 479
8. 42nd Street (1986)
154 min | Musical
Filmed for NHK TV, a young chorus girl from Allentown dreams of making it big in an up-coming musical extravaganza from the famed director Julian Marsh.
Director: Mark Bramble | Stars: Jamie Ross, Elizabeth Allen, Clare Leach, Lee Roy Reams
Votes: 14
9. CBS Children's Mystery Theatre (1980–1982)
Family, Mystery
CBS Children's Mystery Theatre was an American television anthology series aimed at teens and pre-teens. A total of five episodes were produced by and aired on CBS from 1980-83.
Stars: Dody Goodman, Dominique Dunne, Beth Ehlers, Adam Rich
Votes: 23
10. 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: 1,563
11.
Cagney & Lacey (1981–1988)
Episode:
Family Connections
(1986)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Chris races to get a laboring Mary Beth to the hospital before the baby comes out. Meanwhile, she has to deal with her father's new girlfriend.
Director: James Frawley | Stars: Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless, Al Waxman, Carl Lumbly
Votes: 60
12. Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There (2003)
Unrated | 111 min | Documentary, History, Music
Interviews and archival footage are used to tell the story of post-war Broadway through the 1960s.
Director: Rick McKay | Stars: Edie Adams, Bea Arthur, Elizabeth Ashley, Alec Baldwin
Votes: 493 | Gross: $0.35M
13. The Hollywood Palace (1964–1970)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Various guest hosts present a musical variety show.
Stars: Bing Crosby, Dick Tufeld, Mitchell Ayres Orchestra, Mitchell Ayres
Votes: 321
14. E! Mysteries & Scandals (1998– )
30 min | Documentary
Hollywood's most notorious scandals exposed through interviews and re-enactments.
Stars: A.J. Benza, A.C. Lyles, Marc Wanamaker, Bob Thomas
Votes: 317
15. Lucy and Desi: A Home Movie (1993 TV Movie)
108 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
Home life of Desi & Lucy Arnaz, from beginning to end, actually, including clips of their early lives & family members.
Stars: Lucie Arnaz, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Desi Arnaz Jr.
Votes: 262
16.
Ellery Queen (1975–1976)
Episode:
The Adventure of the Sinister Scenario
(1976)
TV-PG | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Family
Ellery and his father go to Hollywood to see the film production of one of Ellery's novels - but real murder is afoot.
Director: Peter H. Hunt | Stars: Jim Hutton, David Wayne, Noah Beery Jr., Carole Cook
Votes: 136
17.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
I Do, I Don't
(1982)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
When a couple's wedding plans go sour, still single-gal Shirley takes advantage of the paid-for package and practically railroads Carmine into proposing marriage. Question is, will he choose to make it there on time to wed his "Angel Face"?
Director: Tom Trbovich | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander, Michael McKean
Votes: 74
18.
The Lucy Show (1962–1968)
Episode:
Lucy Enters a Baking Contest
(1964)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Lucy tries to out-do Viv in a baking contest after she is ridiculed for her baking skills. The contestants each take turns at switching the bake goods around to gain the advantage, which only leads to a pie fight.
Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Lucille Ball, Vivian Vance, Gale Gordon, Mary Jane Croft
Votes: 62
19.
The Lucy Show (1962–1968)
Episode:
Lucy Takes a Job at the Bank
(1964)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Always in need of money...this time to buy Jerry a tuba, Lucy is given a job at the bank by Mr. Mooney to distribute toasters to the customers who open a new account. She asks her friend ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Lucille Ball, Vivian Vance, Gale Gordon, Jimmy Garrett
Votes: 60
20.
The Lucy Show (1962–1968)
Episode:
Lucy Goes to Vegas
(1965)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Lucy and Vivian win a free trip to Vegas, but she and Viv have only $5 spending money left. The gals get dressed up and pose as big-money gamblers to score some free "comps" from the casino... See full summary »
Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Lucille Ball, Vivian Vance, Jim Davis, Robert Carson
Votes: 54
21. Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958–1960)
60 min | Drama
An anthology series hosted by Betty Furness in the first season, and Desi Arnaz in the second. Stories came from several genres, often based on fact. A two part episode was spun off as the popular show The Untouchables (1959).
Stars: Desi Arnaz, Betty Furness, Bruce Gordon, Keenan Wynn
Votes: 143
22. Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age (2021)
81 min | Documentary, History, Musical
"Broadway: Beyond The Golden Age" is the long awaited sequel to Rick McKay's "Broadway: The Golden Age." It tells the history of Broadway from 1959 and ending in 1983 as told by over 100 Broadway legends as interviewed by Mr. McKay..
Director: Rick McKay | Stars: Jason Alexander, Debbie Allen, Arthur Anderson, Lucie Arnaz
Votes: 110
23.
Cagney & Lacey (1981–1988)
Episode:
Amends
(1988)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In a case of friendly fire, an officer is accidentally shot by Thornton.
Director: Michael Caffey | Stars: Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless, Al Waxman, Martin Kove
Votes: 44
24.
Chico and the Man (1974–1978)
Episode:
The Disappearance
(1975)
TV-G | Comedy
Chico sees Ed sneaking out of the garage one night all dressed up in a nice suit, and Ed is very secretive about where he is going. It seems he is going to the bar where he and his wife ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Jack Albertson, Freddie Prinze, Scatman Crothers, Carole Cook
Votes: 19
25.
The Lucy Show (1962–1968)
Episode:
Lucy and Viv Are Volunteer Firemen
(1963)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Lucy thinks that Danfield needs a fire department so she starts her own volunteer fire department made up of only women.
Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Lucille Ball, Vivian Vance, Patrick McVey, Jimmy Garrett
Votes: 71
26.
My World and Welcome to It (1969–1970)
Episode:
The Disenchanted
(1969)
30 min | Comedy
Lydia runs away from home feeling she is being treated unfairly. Her father allows it to teach her a lesson, but becomes concerned to see her seriousness.
Director: Danny Arnold | Stars: William Windom, Joan Hotchkis, Lisa Gerritsen, Harold J. Stone
Votes: 15
27. Emergency! (1972–1979)
TV-G | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The crew of Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 51, particularly the paramedic team, and Rampart Hospital respond to emergencies in their operating area.
Stars: Randolph Mantooth, Kevin Tighe, Julie London, Bobby Troup
Votes: 6,075
28. Kentucky Jones (1964–1965)
30 min | Family, Comedy, Drama
Californian veterinarian Kentucky Jones learns his late wife had adopted a Chinese boy Ike, age 9. Handyman Seldom and the local Asian community help him adjust to being a new dad. Social worker Edith Thorncroft looks in on things.
Stars: Dennis Weaver, Ricky Der, Harry Morgan, Keye Luke
Votes: 92
29. Gloria Vane (1993 TV Movie)
25 min | Comedy
Gloria Vane is a self-centered B-Movie actress. At the premiere for her latest film, her ex-husband, also her date for the evening, reveals his book is being made into a movie at the same studio where Gloria works.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: JoBeth Williams, Jerry Adler, Lisa Banes, Mark Blum
Votes: 19
30. Jack Benny's Birthday Special (1969 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: Jack Benny, Lucille Ball, Dan Blocker, Dennis Day
Votes: 22
31.
Grey's Anatomy (2005– )
Episode:
Tell Me Sweet Little Lies
(2006)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Meredith must choose between her dog and her roommates. Meanwhile, George deals with an elderly patient who has outstayed her welcome, Bailey's pregnancy has complications, Alex gets his exam results, and Richard has a strike on his hands.
Director: Adam Davidson | Stars: Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, Katherine Heigl, Justin Chambers
Votes: 1,419
32.
Kojak (1973–1978)
Episode:
The Queen of Hearts Is Wild
(1977)
TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Kojak is ordered not to interfere with a Federal investigation when he locates a witness to the killing of a police officer in pursuit of the man who murdered a store owner. The killer is ... See full summary »
Director: Leo Penn | Stars: Telly Savalas, Dan Frazer, Kevin Dobson, George Savalas
Votes: 132
33.
The Lucy Show (1962–1968)
Episode:
Lucy's College Reunion
(1963)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The girls return to Lucy's college reunion to show Chris the campus. Lucy and Viv decide to relive an old tradition by stealing the school founder's statue, a tradition that is being frowned upon by the Dean.
Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Lucille Ball, Vivian Vance, Candy Moore, Ralph Hart
Votes: 63
34.
Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
Episode:
All Thieves on Deck
(1986)
Not Rated | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Magnum, TC and Rick are aboard a cruise ship guarding a wooden Hawaiian family God statue belonging to Robin Masters.
Director: Jerry Jameson | Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti
Votes: 264
35.
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959–1963)
Episode:
And Now a Word from Our Sponsor
(1963)
TV-Y7 | 26 min | Comedy, Family
Dobie scores a gig spinning sides for the campus radio station and is soon offered payola to pump the open-toed sandal songs of folksinger Prudence Virtue. Determined to sway Dobie's savage... See full summary »
Director: Rod Amateau | Stars: Dwayne Hickman, Bob Denver, Sheila James Kuehl, Jean Byron
Votes: 21
36.
Private Screenings (1996– )
Episode:
Robert Osborne
(2014)
74 min | Talk-Show
TCM host Robert Osborne discusses his life and career with guest interviewer Alec Baldwin in commemoration of Osborne's 20 years with the network.
Director: Sean Cameron | Stars: Alec Baldwin, Robert Osborne, Diane Baker, Arlene Dahl
Votes: 105
37. Major Crimes (2012–2018)
Not Rated | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The Closer (2005) spin-off series, which follows Captain Raydor of the Los Angeles Police Department.
Stars: Mary McDonnell, G.W. Bailey, Tony Denison, Michael Paul Chan
Votes: 16,101
38. The Bob Newhart Show (1961–1962)
60 min | Comedy
A short-lived variety show, with comedian Bob Newhart as both the host and the main performer. The show capitalized on Newhart's newfound fame, as he had released the most popular comedy ... See full summary »
Stars: Bob Newhart, Dan Sorkin, Paul Weston and His Orchestra, Jackie Joseph
Votes: 103
39.
Kojak (1973–1978)
Episode:
The Summer of '69: Part 2
(1977)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Kojak goes on vacation to continue to work the case after being told he's transferred to administration and during the course of his investigation he reunites with several people who were ... See full summary »
Director: Gene R. Kearney | Stars: Telly Savalas, Dan Frazer, Kevin Dobson, George Savalas
Votes: 122
40.
McMillan & Wife (1971–1977)
Episode:
Freefall to Terror
(1973)
TV-PG | 71 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A business magnate and friend of Mac's is getting mighty edgy when a car almost runs him down. Mac visits the businessman's upper-floor office, but outside the door he hears glass ... See full summary »
Director: Alf Kjellin | Stars: Rock Hudson, Susan Saint James, John Schuck, Nancy Walker
Votes: 97
41.
Autopsy: The Last Hours of (2014– )
Episode:
Desi Arnaz
(2020)
Documentary, Biography
Investigating the cause of death of actor Desi Arnaz.
Director: Steve Baker | Stars: Michael Hunter, Paul Rawbin, Tom Gilbert, Geoffrey Mark Fidelman
Votes: 15
42.
Major Crimes (2012–2018)
Episode:
Frozen Assets
(2014)
Not Rated | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Amateur detective "Dick Tracy" returns to help Major Crimes investigate the death of a dog who inherited his deceased millionaire owner's fortune, and Rusty offers to get a job to help his mom.
Director: Paul McCrane | Stars: Mary McDonnell, G.W. Bailey, Tony Denison, Michael Paul Chan
Votes: 349
43. The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959–1963)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Comedy, Family
A young man schemes and attempts to get the "better things in life" mostly popularity, success, and most importantly, girls.
Stars: Dwayne Hickman, Bob Denver, Frank Faylen, Florida Friebus
Votes: 2,059
44. Autopsy: The Last Hours of (2014– )
45 min | Documentary, Biography
A forensic pathologist (currently Dr. Michael Hunter) analyzes the official autopsy reports of various celebrities to determine their cause of death.
Stars: Michael Hunter, Eric Meyers, Linda Papadopoulos, Iain Glen
Votes: 831
45. Vacation Playhouse (1963–1967)
30 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime
Summer replacement show featuring pilot programs that had not been sold.
Stars: Darryl Hickman, Dwayne Hickman, Pat Crowley, Soupy Sales
Votes: 64
46.
Baretta (1975–1978)
Episode:
Woman in the Harbor
(1975)
TV-PG | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Baretta meets a parole officer friend (John Shockley) returning from Mexico. Just after telling Baretta that he had seen a former parolee alive and well (in spite of being declared a ... See full summary »
Director: Bernard L. Kowalski | Stars: Robert Blake, Dana Elcar, Ed Lauter, Carole Cook
Votes: 59
47.
Here's Lucy (1968–1974)
Episode:
Lucy the Crusader
(1970)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
When Lucy buys Craig a record player for his birthday it ends up not working right, so Lucy brings it back to the store but they won't accept it back which causes Lucy and other victims of ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Kenwith | Stars: Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon, Lucie Arnaz, Desi Arnaz Jr.
Votes: 39
48.
The Lucy Show (1962–1968)
Episode:
Lucy Drives a Dump Truck
(1963)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The fire department members are livid when Lucy fails to get the town council to pay for their new uniforms as she'd guaranteed. Her scheme to raise the funds through a newspaper drive ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Lucille Ball, Vivian Vance, Jimmy Garrett, Ralph Hart
Votes: 59
49.
The Lucy Show (1962–1968)
Episode:
Lucy Is a Process Server
(1964)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Always in need of money, Lucy is hired by an attorney as a process server. One of her first clients to serve with a subpoena ?...Mr. Mooney! While tracking him down, Lucy ends up as a ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Lucille Ball, Vivian Vance, Gale Gordon, Stafford Repp
Votes: 57
50.
Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996)
Episode:
Deadpan
(1988)
TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When one of Jessica's former students brings a play based on her novel to Broadway, she finds herself in the middle of a war between two rival critics.
Director: E.W. Swackhamer | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Lloyd Bochner, Miles Chapin, Carole Cook
Votes: 380