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1. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962)
TV-14 | 25 min | Drama, Mystery
Series of unrelated short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama, and comedy about people of different backgrounds committing murders, suicides, thefts, and other sorts of crime caused by certain motivations, perceived or not.
Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Harry Tyler, Lillian O'Malley, John Williams
Votes: 19,354
2.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.442
(1968)
TV-G | 23 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
1795 time period. Barnabas lures Trask to the basement of the Old House and seals him up behind a brick wall.
Director: John Sedwick | Stars: Jonathan Frid, Joel Crothers, Thayer David, Clarice Blackburn
Votes: 54
3. Have Gun - Will Travel (1957–1963)
Approved | 25 min | Western
The adventures of a gentlemanly gunfighter-for-hire.
Stars: Richard Boone, Kam Tong, Hal Needham, Stewart East
Votes: 3,343
4.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.446
(1968)
TV-G | 21 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
1795 time period. Barnabas tells Joshua he is the Collinsport Strangler. In pity, Joshua shoots his son through the heart.
Director: John Sedwick | Stars: Joan Bennett, Jonathan Frid, Louis Edmonds, Joel Crothers
Votes: 46
5.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.459
(1968)
TV-G | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
1795 time period. Barnabas plans his revenge on Nathan, who later sets a trap for Barnabas.
Director: Dan Curtis | Stars: Jonathan Frid, Louis Edmonds, Joel Crothers, Thayer David
Votes: 46
6.
Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode:
3-7-77
(1960)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
Jim Badger tangles with corrupt lawmen and vigilantes.
Director: James Sheldon | Stars: Joel Crothers, Alexander Lockwood, S. John Launer, Sheldon Allman
Votes: 25
7.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.460
(1968)
TV-G | 23 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
1795 time period. Barnabas and Nathan fight to the death. Joshua orders Ben to seal Barnabas's coffin. Victoria awaits her hanging. Peter vows they will be reunited someday somehow.
Director: Dan Curtis | Stars: Jonathan Frid, Louis Edmonds, Joel Crothers, Thayer David
Votes: 46
8. Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
The rich Collins family of Collinsport, Maine is tormented by strange occurrences.
Stars: Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Alexandra Isles, Nancy Barrett
Votes: 5,441
9.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.179
(1967)
TV-G | 22 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
The caretaker at Eagle Hill Cemetery forbids the opening of Laura's coffin.
Director: Lela Swift | Stars: John Lasell, Nancy Barrett, Joel Crothers, Conard Fowkes
Votes: 60
10.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.180
(1967)
TV-G | 22 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Dr. Guthrie, Joe Haskell and Frank Garner discover the cemetery records are faded.
Director: Lela Swift | Stars: Diana Millay, John Lasell, Joel Crothers, Conard Fowkes
Votes: 59
11.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.270
(1967)
TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Carolyn is caught snooping in Jason's room and ordered to move out. A jilted Carolyn gets drunk at the Blue Whale, arriving home as the wedding of Elizabeth and Jason begins. Revenge is sought and a shocking announcement made.
Director: Lela Swift | Stars: Joan Bennett, Anthony George, Louis Edmonds, Dennis Patrick
Votes: 65
12. The Defenders (1961–1965)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
A father and son lawyer duo take a variety of cases that often deal with the important issues of the day.
Stars: E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Polly Rowles, Ossie Davis
Votes: 504
13. Rescue 8 (1958–1960)
30 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
The missions of a rescue squad of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Stars: Jim Davis, Lang Jeffries, Nancy Rennick, Mary K. Cleary
Votes: 129
14. Kraft Theatre (1947–1958)
60 min | Drama
A well-received anthology series presenting live television dramas.
Stars: Ed Herlihy, Vaughn Taylor, Valerie Cossart, Dan Morgan
Votes: 223
15.
Zane Grey Theatre (1956–1961)
Episode:
The Lone Woman
(1959)
TV-PG | 30 min | Western
An Indian is skulking around a ranch house and kills the eldest son of the family living there. The mother is filled with hate and wants him dead. Soon the Indian returns.
Director: James Sheldon | Stars: Barbara Stanwyck, Martin Balsam, George Keymas, Joel Crothers
Votes: 27
16.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.236
(1967)
TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Barnabas takes Maggie to the Old House and tells her that she will become his lost love, Josette.
Director: Lela Swift | Stars: Mitchell Ryan, Joel Crothers, Jonathan Frid, David Ford
Votes: 69
17.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.261
(1967)
TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Sam finds Maggie on the beach. To keep her safe from her abductor, Dr. Woodard recommends they send Maggie to Dr. Hoffman's sanitarium and pretend that she is dead.
Director: John Sedwick | Stars: Joel Crothers, David Ford, Jonathan Frid, Kathryn Leigh Scott
Votes: 62
18.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.366
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
1795 time period. Victoria Winters arrives in 1795 and sees the Old House looking bright and elegant.
Director: John Sedwick | Stars: Joan Bennett, Jonathan Frid, Joel Crothers, Sharon Smyth
Votes: 59
19.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.458
(1968)
TV-G | 21 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
1795 time period. Naomi takes poison and leaves a note for Joshua. She goes to the tower room and collapses.
Director: Dan Curtis | Stars: Joan Bennett, Jonathan Frid, Louis Edmonds, Joel Crothers
Votes: 43
20. Going My Way (1962–1963)
60 min | Drama, Family
Father O'Malley is sent to a parish in lower class New York City to assist old, crusty pastor Father Fitzgibbon. When he arrives, Father O'Malley meets his boyhood friend Tom Colwell, who is running the local community center.
Stars: Gene Kelly, Dick York, Leo G. Carroll, Nydia Westman
Votes: 111
21. The New Breed (1961–1962)
60 min | Drama
"The New Breed" was an American crime - drama series ,aired on ABC network from 1961 to 1962, with thirty-six episodes,starring Leslie Nielsen at age 35.
Stars: Leslie Nielsen, John Beradino, John Clarke, Greg Roman
Votes: 104
22.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.118
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Joe and Burke search the Old House while Matthew holds Victoria captive in a secret room.
Director: Lela Swift | Stars: Joan Bennett, Mitchell Ryan, Thayer David, Joel Crothers
Votes: 63
23.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.186
(1967)
TV-G | 22 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
During the séance, the spirit of David Radcliffe speaks through David Collins.
Director: Lela Swift | Stars: Mitchell Ryan, Joel Crothers, David Ford, David Henesy
Votes: 57
24.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.230
(1967)
TV-PG | 21 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Disguising his voice on the phone, Willie tells Victoria where to find Maggie. Barnabas beats Willie.
Director: Lela Swift | Stars: Mitchell Ryan, Joel Crothers, David Ford, Kathryn Leigh Scott
Votes: 72
25. The Edge of Night (1956–1984)
TV-14 | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Attorney Mike Karr and his colleagues are involved in solving crimes and intrigue which touch the lives of many citizens.
Stars: Ann Flood, Forrest Compton, Donald May, Joel Crothers
Votes: 469
26. Goodyear Playhouse (1951–1957)
60 min | Drama
The show featured original plays plus plays adapted from works.
Stars: Walter Matthau, David White, Constance Ford, Kim Stanley
Votes: 113
27.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.184
(1967)
TV-G | 21 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
David receives a warning from the ghost of Josette to save Dr. Guthrie.
Director: John Sedwick | Stars: John Lasell, Diana Millay, Joel Crothers, David Ford
Votes: 58
28.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.207
(1967)
TV-G | 21 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Burke and Willie fight at the Blue Whale. Willie tells Jason he won't leave town without money.
Director: Lela Swift | Stars: Mitchell Ryan, Joel Crothers, Dennis Patrick, David Ford
Votes: 60
29.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.221
(1967)
TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Barnabas meets Maggie Evans at the coffee shop. A ruse brings her to the old house where Barnabas lives.
Director: John Sedwick | Stars: Joel Crothers, John Karlen, Jonathan Frid, Kathryn Leigh Scott
Votes: 88
30.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.239
(1967)
TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Maggie seems to believe she is Josette. Willie hides her when Sam and Joe arrive at the Old House.
Director: Lela Swift | Stars: Joel Crothers, Jonathan Frid, David Ford, Kathryn Leigh Scott
Votes: 63
31.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.349
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Julia's treatments backfire and Barnabas shows his true age, so she suggests he replenish his blood with Victoria's. Meanwhile, Carolyn begins to have doubts that David was making up stories about Barnabas.
Director: Lela Swift | Stars: Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Joel Crothers, Nancy Barrett
Votes: 59
32.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.385
(1967)
TV-G | 22 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
1795 time period. While Jeremiah lays dying witchhunter Reverand Trask enters Collinwood. He ties Victoria to a tree and tries to exorcise her.
Director: John Sedwick | Stars: Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Joel Crothers, Jerry Lacy
Votes: 51
33.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.457
(1968)
TV-G | 23 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Naomi learns the horrifying and shocking truth about her son Barnabas.
Directors: Dan Curtis, Lela Swift | Stars: Joan Bennett, Jonathan Frid, Joel Crothers, Nancy Barrett
Votes: 41
34.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.564
(1968)
TV-G | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Barnabas forces Willie to dig up Tom's grave, which they discover is empty.
Director: Sean Dhu Sullivan | Stars: Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Joel Crothers, John Karlen
Votes: 39
35.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.654
(1968)
TV-G | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
After Chris begs him, Joe agrees to shoot him when Chris turns into the werewolf again.
Director: Lela Swift | Stars: Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Joel Crothers, Kathryn Leigh Scott
Votes: 32
36.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.665
(1969)
TV-G | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
1796 time period. Angelique's spell saves Victoria but she vows never to release her hold over Barnabas. Later we see the final fates of Natalie and Nathan.
Director: Dan Curtis | Stars: Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Thayer David, Joel Crothers
Votes: 40
37.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.666
(1969)
TV-G | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
1796 time period. Ben surprises Natalie and Nathan and locks Barnabas in his coffin. In 1969 Willie sees the ghost of Josette crying and realizes that Barnabas is in danger.
Director: Dan Curtis | Stars: Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, Thayer David, John Karlen
Votes: 42
38. 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: 2,061
39. Somerset (1970–1976)
30 min | Drama
Somerset debuted as a daytime drama, revolving around the powerful conglomerate Delaney Brands and its effect on the fictional community of Somerset, Illinois. Two years into its run, the ... See full summary »
Stars: Georgann Johnson, Paul Sparer, Susan MacDonald, Joel Crothers
Votes: 92
40. The Investigators (1961)
60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Russ Andrews, Steve Banks, and Bill Davis are investigators working for a successful detective agency in New York City. Their cases are all tied to very large insurance claims. Maggie Peters was the office Gal Friday.
Stars: James Franciscus, James Philbrook, Alan Austin, Dennis Hopper
Votes: 36
41.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.129
(1966)
TV-G | 22 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Laura has returned, though has not contacted the Collinses. Roger and Sam are horrified and very worried. Liz doesn't want Laura to see David. Joe and Maggie's relationship develops. Sam paints a horrifying picture while drunk.
Director: Lela Swift | Stars: Joan Bennett, Louis Edmonds, Joel Crothers, David Ford
Votes: 64
42.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.156
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Elizabeth cannot remember what happened to her. A shrouded figure appears in her room.
Director: Lela Swift | Stars: Joan Bennett, Louis Edmonds, Nancy Barrett, Joel Crothers
Votes: 61
43.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.178
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Carolyn tries to persuade Roger to give Guthrie another chance. Joe and Guthrie break into the crypt.
Director: Lela Swift | Stars: Louis Edmonds, John Lasell, Nancy Barrett, Joel Crothers
Votes: 57
44.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.190
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Laura secretly meets David at an abandoned fishing shack, which is soon engulfed by fire.
Director: Lela Swift | Stars: Mitchell Ryan, Diana Millay, Joel Crothers, Clarice Blackburn
Votes: 58
45.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.225
(1967)
TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Maggie wakes up from a horrible nightmare and immediately calls Joe. Joe takes her out to the Blue Whale. Soon her father comes in--with Barnabas Collins.
Director: Lela Swift | Stars: Mitchell Ryan, Jonathan Frid, David Ford, Joel Crothers
Votes: 77
46.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.291
(1967)
TV-G | 22 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Dr. Hoffman tells Barnabas she can cure his vampirism. Sam and Joe accost Dr. Woodard, questioning Dr. Hoffman's treatment of Maggie.
Director: John Sedwick | Stars: Joel Crothers, David Ford, Grayson Hall, John Karlen
Votes: 61
47.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.440
(1968)
TV-G | 23 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
1795 time period. After Barnabas kills Maude, Trask is shocked to find her dead body lying in his bed.
Director: Lela Swift | Stars: Jonathan Frid, Joel Crothers, Thayer David, Jerry Lacy
Votes: 40
48.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.512
(1968)
TV-G | 23 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Sam teaches Adam to speak. Reverend Trask puts Barnabas on trial for murdering Trask.
Director: Lela Swift | Stars: Jonathan Frid, Grayson Hall, David Ford, Robert Rodan
Votes: 40
49.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.658
(1969)
TV-G | 23 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Joe is tormented by visions of Tom as a vampire and Chris as a werewolf.
Director: Henry Kaplan | Stars: Grayson Hall, Joel Crothers, Vince O'Brien, Don Briscoe
Votes: 33
50.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.663
(1969)
TV-G | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
1796 time period. In 1796 Barnabas spares the life of Nathan Forbes in exchange for a confession. He then visits the docks for a snack.
Director: Dan Curtis | Stars: Jonathan Frid, Thayer David, Joel Crothers, Nancy Barrett
Votes: 33