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1.
The Trials of Rosie O'Neill (1990–1992)
Episode:
The Reunion
(1991)
TV-14 | Drama
Rosie's high-school pal (Tyne Daly), now a Broadway star, returns for their 25th reunion---only she's not exactly singing Rosie's praises. Carole King performs the show's theme song, which she wrote.
Director: Nancy Malone | Stars: Sharon Gless, Dorian Harewood, Ron Rifkin, Georgann Johnson
Votes: 9
2.
Bronco (1958–1962)
Episode:
The Buckbrier Trail
(1961)
60 min | Western
Bronco has been requested to transport a prisoner to Santa Fe for trial for robbery and murder while a decoy goes on the stage. He loses sealed instructions for an emergency which occurs when a victim's relatives attack them.
Director: Robert Sparr | Stars: Ty Hardin, Mike Road, Sandra Bettin, Denver Pyle
Votes: 31
3.
Bourbon Street Beat (1959–1960)
Episode:
Last Exit
(1960)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Rex Randolph is hired by a jeweler named Raoul Roulas, to fly to the South American country of San Marco and bring back the murderer of his son. Mr. Roulas believes a swindler named Duke ... See full summary »
Director: Leslie H. Martinson | Stars: Richard Long, Andrew Duggan, Van Williams, Ray Danton
Votes: 14
4. Here's Hollywood (1960–1962)
30 min | Talk-Show
Hollywood celebrities are interviewed, often at their homes.
Stars: Dean Miller, Helen O'Connell, Jack Linkletter, Joanne Jordan
Votes: 169
5.
Cagney & Lacey (1981–1988)
Episode:
Who Says It's Fair: Part 2
(1985)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
With Christine busy looking for a missing child and getting ready for the sergeant's exam, Mary Beth prepares for her breast surgery.
Director: Ray Danton | Stars: Sharon Gless, Tyne Daly, Al Waxman, Carl Lumbly
Votes: 52
6.
Cagney & Lacey (1981–1988)
Episode:
Who Says It's Fair: Part 1
(1985)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Mary Beth ignores a lump in her breast, while Chris and Harvey beg her to get the care she needs. Meanwhile, the mother of a missing child feels she'd get more attention if her son were white.
Director: Ray Danton | Stars: Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless, Al Waxman, Carl Lumbly
Votes: 58
7.
Lawman (1958–1962)
Episode:
Lily
(1959)
30 min | Western
Lily Merrill opens her new saloon the "Birdcage" in Laramie after being run out of Billings, Montana. She allows the dealer Len Ferrell to work for her despite his actions in Billings and her better judgment.
Director: Leslie H. Martinson | Stars: John Russell, Peter Brown, Ray Danton, Peggie Castle
Votes: 66
8. The Alaskans (1959–1960)
60 min | Adventure
When gold was discovered in the Yukon in the 1890s, thousands of hopeful prospectors headed north for a chance at becoming rich. The easiest passage to the Yukon was through the small ... See full summary »
Stars: Roger Moore, Dorothy Provine, Jeff York, Ray Danton
Votes: 92
9.
Bronco (1958–1962)
Episode:
Quest of the Thirty Dead
(1958)
60 min | Western
One of Bronco's best friends is killed in a train wreck. Bronco looks into it, and discovers that the "accident" was in fact not an accident at all; the train was deliberately sabotaged. An old Civil War friend may be responsible.
Director: Lee Sholem | Stars: Ty Hardin, Jay Novello, Beverly Tyler, Tol Avery
Votes: 36
10.
The Rockford Files (1974–1980)
Episode:
Chicken Little Is a Little Chicken
(1975)
TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Angel asks Jim to help him collect some money from someone who supposedly welshed on a deal. Not surprisingly he hasn't told Jim the whole truth, which includes two very angry hoods who want money Angel owes them.
Director: Lawrence Doheny | Stars: James Garner, Noah Beery Jr., Joe Santos, Stuart Margolin
Votes: 334
11. Playhouse 90 (1956–1961)
90 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Of the many anthology series, this is considered the most ambitious with outstanding talent in front of the camera. Attracting top ranked directors and scripts, it was often filmed live including the entire first season.
Stars: Richard Joy, Paul Lambert, Helen Kleeb, Charles Bickford
Votes: 419
12. You Are There (1953–1972)
30 min | Drama, History
Walter Cronkite hosted the reenactments of historical events. Shows included "The Landing of the Hindenburg", "The Salem Witchcraft Trials", "The Gettysburg Address", "The Fall of Troy", and "The Scuttling of the Graf Spee".
Stars: Walter Cronkite, Todd Hunter, Paul Birch, Harlow Wilcox
Votes: 206
13.
Cheyenne (1955–1963)
Episode:
Savage Breed
(1960)
TV-G | 60 min | Western
What started out as a simple buffalo hunting party turns deadly when a Sioux war party wants their horses. Cut off from an approaching Army patrol, they must defend themselves and hope they can be rescued in time.
Director: Robert Sparr | Stars: Clint Walker, Patricia Huston, Shirley Ballard, Robert Clarke
Votes: 75
14.
Lawman (1958–1962)
Episode:
Yawkey
(1960)
30 min | Western
A well known fast gun rides into Laramie, sits down at The Birdcage and says he wants to see Troop in front in 30 minutes. As Dan doesn't know him or why he's here, he has no choice but to show at 3:30 as requested
Director: Stuart Heisler | Stars: John Russell, Peter Brown, Peggie Castle, Ray Danton
Votes: 62
15.
Wagon Train (1957–1965)
Episode:
The Molly Kincaid Story
(1963)
TV-PG | 75 min | Western
After leaving St. Joseph, Hale tells everyone there are no Indians when in fact two escaped Comanches have stolen horses and shown up at the wagon train's first stop. There, the female wants to kill a man-her cowardly husband.
Director: Virgil W. Vogel | Stars: John McIntire, Robert Fuller, Frank McGrath, Terry Wilson
Votes: 115
16.
The F.B.I. (1965–1974)
Episode:
The Inheritors
(1970)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The FBI is on the trail of a confidence man who spins elaborate schemes.
Director: Jesse Hibbs | Stars: Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Philip Abbott, William Reynolds, Gene Raymond
Votes: 15
17. The Rockford Files (1974–1980)
TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The cases of an easy-going ex-convict turned private investigator.
Stars: James Garner, Noah Beery Jr., Joe Santos, Luis Delgado
Votes: 10,867
18. That Regis Philbin Show (1964–1965)
90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Regis Philbin, television's newest star, makes his debut as a national personality tonight on a 90-minute entertainment-variety program.
Stars: Eartha Kitt, Regis Philbin, Don Rickles, Shelley Berman
Votes: 56
19.
Ironside (1967–1975)
Episode:
A Drug on the Market
(1969)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Stakeholders in a pharmaceutical company try to gain approval for a dangerous anti-rejection medicine just before a lucrative merger. Ironside thinks the owner knows who has been frightening her with accidents and strange voices.
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Raymond Burr, Ray Danton, Victoria Shaw, Fred Beir
Votes: 59
20.
McCloud (1970–1977)
Episode:
This Must Be the Alamo
(1974)
TV-PG | 94 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The first of four "Alamo" episodes has the 23rd Precinct (in its last appearance; the show moved to Police Headquarters the next year) under siege by mobsters desperate to locate the diary ... See full summary »
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: Dennis Weaver, J.D. Cannon, Terry Carter, Van Johnson
Votes: 78
21.
The Name of the Game (1968–1971)
Episode:
The Inquiry
(1969)
TV-PG | 75 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery
When Howard is accused of stealing money during a combined OSS and resistance mission during WWII by an inimical senator at an appointment hearing, he proceeds to contact those involved in the mission to determine who took the money.
Director: Sutton Roley | Stars: Gene Barry, Barry Sullivan, Jack Kelly, Fritz Weaver
Votes: 24
22.
Wagon Train (1957–1965)
Episode:
The Monty Britton Story
(1958)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Low on water, Flint scouts for more. When three water holes are dry or poisoned, Fort Paiute seems their only hope but he has to make it back to the wagon train on foot and the only other man who knows the way is believed to be a deserter.
Director: Mark Stevens | Stars: Ward Bond, Robert Horton, Mona Freeman, Ray Danton
Votes: 82
23. Lawman (1958–1962)
30 min | Western
This is the story of Marshal Dan Troop of Laramie, Wyoming, and his Deputy Johnny McKay, an orphan Troop took under his wing.
Stars: John Russell, Peter Brown, Peggie Castle, Emile Avery
Votes: 969
24. Leg Work (1987)
60 min | Drama
The life and cases of a female ex-prosecutor turned private detective.
Stars: Margaret Colin, Frances McDormand, Patrick James Clarke, Robert Dorfman
Votes: 77
25. The Roaring 20's (1960–1962)
60 min | Crime, Drama
The adventures of a newspaper reporter covering the world of cops and gangsters in 1920s New York.
Stars: Dorothy Provine, Donald May, Gary Vinson, Mike Road
Votes: 184
26. Wide Country (1962–1963)
60 min | Drama, Sport, Western
Mitch Guthrie is a champion bronco rider in the rodeo who tries to keep his kid brother, Andy, from pursuing the same life.
Stars: Earl Holliman, Andrew Prine, Slim Pickens, Ray Teal
Votes: 94
27. Temple Houston (1963–1964)
60 min | Western
The adventures of frontier lawyer Temple Houston, son of the legendary Sam Houston.
Stars: Jeffrey Hunter, Jack Elam, Frank Ferguson, Chubby Johnson
Votes: 81
28.
Cagney & Lacey (1981–1988)
Episode:
To Sir, with Love
(1987)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Cagney and Lacey get placed in charge of planning a banquet to award Lt. Samuels with the Distinguished Service Award.
Director: Ray Danton | Stars: Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless, Al Waxman, Carl Lumbly
Votes: 46
29.
Nichols (1971–1972)
Episode:
Deer Crossing
(1971)
Western
Apache Juan Garcia has Ketchum, a U. S. Marshal, and others on his heels attempting to prevent the native American from hunting a big buck before the season begins. Nichols has to walk a ... See full summary »
Director: William Wiard | Stars: James Garner, Margot Kidder, Neva Patterson, John Beck
Votes: 28
30.
Police Story (1973–1980)
Episode:
Countdown: Part 2
(1974)
60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
In the second part of this two part episode, the mob family from Chicago hires an outside killer to go after the police sergeant they blame for the death of one of theirs, while the police search for other connections in the area.
Director: Richard Benedict | Stars: Vic Morrow, Tige Andrews, Laraine Stephens, Scott Marlowe
Votes: 31
31. Maverick (1957–1962)
TV-14 | 60 min | Western
Bret and Bart Maverick are well-dressed gamblers who migrate from town to town always looking for a good game.
Stars: Jack Kelly, James Garner, Roger Moore, Lane Chandler
Votes: 3,622
32. Cheyenne (1955–1963)
TV-G | 60 min | Western
After the Civil War, nomadic adventurer Cheyenne Bodie roamed the West looking for fights, bad guys to beat up, and women. His job changed from episode to episode.
Stars: Clint Walker, Clyde Howdy, Chuck Hicks, Lane Chandler
Votes: 2,024
33. 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: 222
34. 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
35. The Contender (1980)
60 min | Drama
While Johnny is in college his lumberjack Oregonian father commits suicide, so Johnny leaves school to pursue a career in boxing to support his mother and younger brother.
Stars: Marc Singer, Katherine Cannon, Moses Gunn, Alan Stock
Votes: 36
36. Behind Closed Doors (1958–1959)
30 min | Drama
The files of Rear Admiral Ellis M. Zacharias were the basis of this series based on American counterespionage from 25 years in naval intelligence. The stories were connected with the Cold ... See full summary »
Stars: Bruce Gordon, Ellis M. Zacharias, John Sutton, Jacques Aubuchon
Votes: 35
37.
Cannon (1971–1976)
Episode:
Trial by Terror
(1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
When a criminal on trial, kidnaps the daughter of the judge to get him to dismiss the case. He then calls Frank to find his daughter before he is forced to make that choice.
Director: Robert Douglas | Stars: William Conrad, Simon Scott, Mark Miller, Ray Danton
Votes: 100
38.
The Gallant Men (1962–1963)
Episode:
Operation Secret
(1963)
60 min | Action, War, Drama
War correspondent Conley Wright takes a break from covering action on the front lines in order to investigate an intriguing cloak-and-dagger operation that Allied Supreme Command insists never took place.
Director: Richard C. Sarafian | Stars: Robert McQueeney, William Reynolds, Robert Ridgely, Richard X. Slattery
Votes: 7
39.
Police Story (1973–1980)
Episode:
Countdown: Part 1
(1974)
60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Sgt. Joe LaFrieda becomes the target of a Chicago mob family after he fatally shoots a younger son who was burglarizing a bottling plant.
Director: Richard Benedict | Stars: Vic Morrow, Tige Andrews, Laraine Stephens, Michael Callan
Votes: 32
40. Night Gallery (1969–1973)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Rod Serling presents tales of horror illustrated in various paintings.
Stars: Rod Serling, Larry Watson, Joanna Pettet, Matt Pelto
Votes: 6,178
41. Surfside 6 (1960–1962)
60 min | Drama
Ken, Dave, and Sandy are three hip private detectives living on, and working out of, a houseboat in Miami Beach, Florida. While not pursuing criminals, they spend time at the Fontainebleau Hotel.
Stars: Van Williams, Lee Patterson, Margarita Sierra, Troy Donahue
Votes: 330
42. Trackdown (1957–1959)
30 min | Western
Texas Ranger Hoby Gilman travels the Old West tracking down assorted killers, bank robbers, horse thieves, and other evil-doers.
Stars: Robert Culp, Norman Leavitt, Ellen Corby, Peter Leeds
Votes: 336
43. The Gallant Men (1962–1963)
60 min | Action, War, Drama
The 36th infantry is fighting its way through Italy under the spirited leadership of Captain Jim Benedict. His men include flirt D'Angelo, who carries his guitar along, plus pals Lucavich and Hanson. McKenna is the free wheeling Sergeant.
Stars: Robert McQueeney, William Reynolds, Robert Ridgely, Richard X. Slattery
Votes: 153
44. Banyon (1971–1973)
60 min | Crime, Drama
The adventures of 1930's Los Angeles private eye Miles Banyon.
Stars: Robert Forster, Joan Blondell, Richard Jaeckel, Julie Gregg
Votes: 154
45. Empire (1962–1964)
60 min | Drama, Western
Jim Redigo is foreman for the enormous Garrett Ranch owned by matriarch Lucia with her children Tal and Constance. Redigo had his hands full managing people, machines, and animals, with a specific interest in attractive Connie.
Stars: Richard Egan, Ryan O'Neal, Anne Seymour, Terry Moore
Votes: 83
46. Starlight Theatre (1950–1951)
30 min | Drama
Stars: Mary Sinclair, Durward Kirby, Alfred Ryder, Virginia Gilmore
Votes: 27
47.
Banyon (1971–1973)
Episode:
Pilot
(1971)
100 min | Crime, Drama
Director: Robert Day | Stars: Robert Forster, Darren McGavin, José Ferrer, Anjanette Comer
Votes: 56
48.
Cannon (1971–1976)
Episode:
The Hit Man
(1974)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Cannon is hired by a hit man to take his place, but he wants Cannon to save his mark, not kill him.
Director: William Wiard | Stars: William Conrad, Richard Kiley, Richard O'Brien, Ray Danton
Votes: 84
49. The Millionaire (1955–1960)
30 min | Drama
In this hit 1950s TV series, a millionaire indulges himself giving away $1 million apiece to persons he has never met.
Stars: Marvin Miller, Paul Frees, Roy Gordon, Russ Conway
Votes: 604
50. Yancy Derringer (1958–1959)
30 min | Action, Adventure, Western
An adventurer, gambler, and widely respected southern gentleman is recruited to work as a secret agent, at no pay, in post-Civil War New Orleans, helped by his companion, a silent Pawnee Native American.
Stars: Jock Mahoney, X Brands, Kevin Hagen, Frances Bergen
Votes: 461