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1. The Godfather: A Novel for Television (1977)
434 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather Part II (1974) were re-edited together in chronological order with additional footage added.
Stars: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, James Caan
Votes: 6,398
2.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
Anasazi
(1995)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Mulder receives an encrypted computer tape containing the defense department's top secret files on extraterrestrial life and becomes a target. Scully takes him to a Navajo family that unearthed a buried secret to decipher the files.
Director: R.W. Goodwin | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Peter Donat, Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman
Votes: 5,528
3. The Godfather Part II (1974)
R | 202 min | Crime, Drama
The early life and career of Vito Corleone in 1920s New York City is portrayed, while his son, Michael, expands and tightens his grip on the family crime syndicate.
Director: Francis Ford Coppola | Stars: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton
Votes: 1,366,335 | Gross: $57.30M
4.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
One Son
(1999)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Everyone prepares in their own way for the alien rebels' bloody endgame after which nothing will ever be the same again. Mulder and Scully try their best to stop the bloodshed and save Spender's mother.
Director: Rob Bowman | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, William B. Davis, Chris Owens
Votes: 3,715
5.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
Colony
(1995)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When someone sends Mulder and Scully obituaries showing three separate but identical men apparently having died, the agents investigate, but things take an unexpected turn when Mulder receives a call from his father.
Director: Nick Marck | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Peter Donat, Brian Thompson
Votes: 5,168
6.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
End Game
(1995)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Mulder is forced to make an impossible choice, when the alien bounty hunter gives him an ultimatum - Scully's life for Samantha's.
Director: Rob Bowman | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Steven Williams, Peter Donat
Votes: 5,045
7. The X-Files (1993–2018)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Two F.B.I. Agents, Fox Mulder the believer and Dana Scully the skeptic, investigate the strange and unexplained, while hidden forces work to impede their efforts.
Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis
Votes: 250,302
8. The Man and the City (1971–1972)
60 min | Drama
Thomas Acala is the longtime mayor of a rapidly growing city in Southwest United States. He handles the constant challenges with the help of his chief aide Andy Hays and secretary Marian Crane.
Stars: Anthony Quinn, Mike Farrell, William Schallert, Mala Powers
Votes: 161
10.
Judd for the Defense (1967–1969)
Episode:
Epitaph on a Computer Card
(1969)
60 min | Drama
A man finds his job and reputation being destroyed by a minor mistake on a computer card, and in his attempts to do something about it he may be digging himself in even deeper.
Director: Leo Penn | Stars: Carl Betz, Stephen Young, William Daniels, Jacqueline Scott
Votes: 10
11.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
Talitha Cumi
(1996)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
After his mother suffers a stroke under strange circumstances, Mulder searches for a strange, benevolent alien man that possesses miraculous healing powers.
Director: R.W. Goodwin | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis
Votes: 4,170
12.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
The Blessing Way
(1995)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A furious pursuit of Agent Mulder is underway, and more importantly, the government wants the data tape he carried. Agent Scully, against all odds, searches to uncover his whereabouts, persisting that he is alive when all others deny it.
Director: R.W. Goodwin | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, Peter Donat
Votes: 4,939
13.
Great Performances (1971– )
Episode:
Cyrano de Bergerac
(1974)
TV-G | 130 min | Music, Musical
Long-nosed Cyrano de Begerac helps an army officer woo Roxanne, the woman he loves.
Director: William Ball | Stars: Jane Atkins, Andy Backer, Joseph Bird, Earl Boen
Votes: 61
14. The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
TV-G | 120 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A Disney-produced anthology covering many different genres.
Stars: Walt Disney, Paul Frees, Clarence Nash, Slim Pickens
Votes: 2,293
15. Wojeck (1966–1968)
60 min | Drama
A coroner searches for truth and justice with the help of his friends, while trying to hold his family together.
Stars: John Vernon, Patricia Collins, Carl Banas, Ted Follows
Votes: 70
16.
Harry O (1973–1976)
Episode:
Reflections
(1975)
Action, Crime, Drama
Harry is reunited with his ex-wife over a case of blackmail and murder. Through flashbacks, we see Harry and Elizabeth fall in love before breaking up over his spending too many hours on the job.
Director: Richard Lang | Stars: David Janssen, Anthony Zerbe, Felicia Farr, Andrew Robinson
Votes: 43
17. 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: 10,585
18. Festival (1960–1969)
60 min | Drama
Festival is a Canadian entertainment anthology television series which aired on CBC Television
Stars: Gillie Fenwick, Gerard Parkes, Eric House, Douglas Rain
Votes: 20
19.
Voyagers! (1982–1983)
Episode:
Merry Christmas, Bogg
(1982)
TV-G | 49 min | Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi
Phineas and Jeffrey convince George Washington not to join the British during the American Revolution and steal back his plans from a British officer for attacking Trenton in 1776. While ... See full summary »
Director: Ron Satlof | Stars: Jon-Erik Hexum, Meeno Peluce, Peter Donat, Joe Dorsey
Votes: 58
20. The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd (1987–1991)
30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Molly Dodd is a divorced, thirty-something woman living in New York City facing the comedy and drama of a widely-changing career, difficulties of apartment living, managing a love life and its consequences, and much more.
Stars: Blair Brown, James Greene, Allyn Ann McLerie, William Converse-Roberts
Votes: 568
21. The Missiles of October (1974 TV Movie)
150 min | Drama, History, Thriller
In October 1962, the Kennedy administration struggles to contain the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Director: Anthony Page | Stars: William Devane, Ralph Bellamy, Howard Da Silva, James Hong
Votes: 1,127
22. The Hero's Journey: The World of Joseph Campbell (1987)
Not Rated | 58 min | Documentary, Biography
Joseph Campbell discusses the nature of the hero in mythology.
Directors: Janelle Balnicke, David Kennard | Stars: Peter Donat, Joseph Campbell, Richard Adams, James Hillman
Votes: 226
23.
Great Performances (1971– )
Episode:
Enemies
(1974)
TV-G | 104 min | Music, Musical
In 1905 Russia, factory tensions rise as workers demand justice against a cruel manager.
Directors: Kirk Browning, Ellis Rabb | Stars: George Pentecost, Will Lee, Ellis Rabb, Jane Rose
Votes: 24
24.
Father Dowling Mysteries (1989–1991)
Episode:
The Mummy's Curse Mystery
(1991)
TV-PG | 47 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
When Father Dowling and Sister Steve discover an ancient Egyptian curse while visiting a Pharaoh's burial chamber at the Chicago museum they attempt to uncover the mystery surrounding the ... See full summary »
Director: James Frawley | Stars: Tom Bosley, Tracy Nelson, James Stephens, Mary Wickes
Votes: 53
25.
Mannix (1967–1975)
Episode:
Catspaw
(1971)
TV-PG | 52 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Tip Ellis, a fellow private investigator and friend of Joe Mannix, is murdered while looking into a case of industrial espionage in Fresno. Mannix travels to Fresno to pay his respects, and... See full summary »
Directors: Leonard J. Horn, Harry Harvey Jr. | Stars: Mike Connors, Gail Fisher, Peter Donat, Armando Silvestre
Votes: 96
26.
Captains and the Kings (1976)
Episode:
Chapter I
(1976)
98 min | Drama
A true rags-to-riches-story about Joseph Armagh who comes to New York with the clothes on his back, and his struggle to achieves riches and a position in society.
Director: Douglas Heyes | Stars: Richard Jordan, Ray Bolger, Neville Brand, John Carradine
Votes: 16
27.
Captains and the Kings (1976)
Episode:
Chapter II
(1976)
50 min | Drama
A few years of successful gun running and Joseph Armagh becomes a partner in the oil company of Ed Healey.
Director: Douglas Heyes | Stars: Richard Jordan, Blair Brown, Peter Donat, Charles Durning
Votes: 12
28. Voyagers! (1982–1983)
TV-G | 60 min | Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi
A member of a league of time travelers and a boy travel through time repairing errors in world history.
Stars: Jon-Erik Hexum, Meeno Peluce, David Cadiente, Stephen Liska
Votes: 1,756
29. The United States Steel Hour (1953–1963)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
In this live drama series, over two hundred live plays, covering all aspects of society, were shown.
Stars: Richard Kiley, Betsy Palmer, Edward Andrews, Biff McGuire
Votes: 198
30. 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
31. Seaway (1965–1966)
60 min | Adventure, Drama
Nick King, working for a consortium of ship owners, teams up with Admiral Henry Fox in dealing with problems that occur on the St. Lawrence Seaway. Fox is a government official, bringing a legal aspect to bringing things to a conclusion.
Stars: Stephen Young, Austin Willis, Jonathan White, Cec Linder
Votes: 59
32.
Dallas (1978–1991)
Episode:
No More Mister Nice Guy: Part 1
(1980)
TV-PG | 48 min | Drama, Romance
A cleaning woman finds J.R. unconscious on the floor outside his office; he's been shot. Police search for evidence as to who shot him.
Director: Leonard Katzman | Stars: Barbara Bel Geddes, Jim Davis, Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray
Votes: 188
33.
The F.B.I. (1965–1974)
Episode:
The Swindler
(1969)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Erskine and Colby are on the trail of swindler Robert Charles Pollard. One man is dead, a banker who had embezzled after being taken in by one of Pollard's schemes. Now, Pollard is ... See full summary »
Director: William Hale | Stars: Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Philip Abbott, William Reynolds, Vera Miles
Votes: 26
34.
The Feather and Father Gang (1976–1977)
Episode:
The Golden Fleece
(1977)
60 min | Drama
Director: Jerry London | Stars: Stefanie Powers, Harold Gould, Frank Delfino, Joan Shawlee
Votes: 7
35. Mission: Impossible (1966–1973)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
An elite covert operations unit carries out highly sensitive missions subject to official denial in the event of failure, death or capture.
Stars: Peter Graves, Barbara Bain, Greg Morris, Peter Lupus
Votes: 11,532
36. Great Performances (1971– )
TV-G | 180 min | Music, Musical
Filmed and televised versions of theater productions, such as plays, musicals, operas, ballets, and concerts from around the world.
Stars: Scott Yoo, Julie Andrews, Renée Fleming, Plácido Domingo
Votes: 903
37. Captains and the Kings (1976)
540 min | Drama
Rags-to-riches tale of an Irish immigrant in late 1800s.
Stars: Richard Jordan, Harvey Jason, Patty Duke, Blair Brown
Votes: 517
38. Robert Montgomery Presents (1950–1957)
60 min | Drama
Actor, Producer, and Director Robert Montgomery introduced each telecast, sometimes interviewing one of the stars, and sometimes appearing in the play.
Stars: Robert Montgomery, John Newland, Vaughn Taylor, Elizabeth Montgomery
Votes: 136
39.
Dallas (1978–1991)
Episode:
No More Mister Nice Guy: Part 2
(1980)
TV-PG | 48 min | Drama, Romance
J.R. recovers in the hospital. Bobby takes over Ewing Oil. Sue Ellen worries because she blacked out the night J.R. was shot. Alan Beam is brought back to Dallas for questioning and Cliff ... See full summary »
Director: Leonard Katzman | Stars: Barbara Bel Geddes, Jim Davis, Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray
Votes: 174
40.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Gung Ho
(1983)
TV-14 | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Bates is upset at Coffey for getting her a stripper for her birthday. Belker and two rookie cops go undercover at an arcade. Several suspects are questioned about a deadly armed robbery.
Director: David Anspaugh | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Conrad, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz
Votes: 89
41.
Mission: Impossible (1966–1973)
Episode:
The Condemned
(1968)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
A childhood friend of Phelps' is on death row in a Latin American country. He asks the "Impossible Mission Force" to help him spring him. Even though this is a personal mission, the "Force" agrees.
Director: Alf Kjellin | Stars: Peter Graves, Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Greg Morris
Votes: 236
42.
Time Trax (1993–1994)
Episode:
Darrow for the Defense
(1993)
45 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Laura Darrow, a lawyer from the 22nd century, who's willing to do what she has to for her client goes back to 1993. And she goes to Darien whom she knows and tells him to help her find her ... See full summary »
Director: Colin Budds | Stars: Dale Midkiff, Elizabeth Alexander, Amy Steel, Bruce Jarchow
Votes: 29
43.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Prize
(1973)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
As the Waltons prepare their entries for the local fair, an old suitor of Olivia's visits.
Director: Philip Leacock | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 156
44.
Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II (1976–1977)
Episode:
Chapter XII
(1976)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
Wesley goes down to the Port Authority to find Roy and ask for a job. Rudy receives a phone call from an unknown person offering information on the death of Sarah Hunt. Falconetti is ... See full summary »
Director: Ted Post | Stars: Peter Strauss, Gregg Henry, James Carroll Jordan, Dimitra Arliss
Votes: 23
45.
Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II (1976–1977)
Episode:
Chapter XIII
(1977)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
Rudy continues his efforts to send Estep to prison.
Director: Jules Irving | Stars: Peter Strauss, Gregg Henry, James Carroll Jordan, Philip Abbott
Votes: 23
46.
Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II (1976–1977)
Episode:
Chapter XX
(1977)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
The drama builds as Billy manages to sneak into Estep's files and Mrs. Estep remains hidden away.
Director: James Sheldon | Stars: Peter Strauss, Gregg Henry, James Carroll Jordan, Kimberly Beck
Votes: 24
47. The Game (1997)
R | 129 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
After a wealthy San Francisco banker is given an opportunity to participate in a mysterious game, his life is turned upside down as he begins to question if it might really be a concealed conspiracy to destroy him.
Director: David Fincher | Stars: Michael Douglas, Deborah Kara Unger, Sean Penn, James Rebhorn
Votes: 430,245 | Gross: $48.32M
48. The Outer Limits (1995–2002)
TV-PG | 44 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A modern revival of the classic science fiction horror anthology show The Outer Limits (1963). Episodes often have twist-endings and involve aliens. Sometimes, a story from one episode continues in a later episode.
Stars: Kevin Conway, Alex Diakun, Eric Schneider, Garvin Cross
Votes: 13,804
49. Banacek (1972–1974)
TV-PG | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The adventures of proud Polish-American freelance insurance investigator Thomas Banacek.
Stars: George Peppard, Ralph Manza, Murray Matheson, Christine Belford
Votes: 2,231
50. Judd for the Defense (1967–1969)
60 min | Drama
High-priced Houston lawyer Clinton Judd and his assistant Ben Caldwell take cases throughout the U.S. The program dealt with then-taboo subjects.
Stars: Carl Betz, Stephen Young, Walter Brooke, John Dehner
Votes: 262