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1.
St. Elsewhere (1982–1988)
Episode:
Family Affair
(1986)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama
The Endicotts deal with the aftermath of traumatic events. Caldwell struggles to come to grips with his prognosis. Ehrlich meets a teen with growth problems while doing his community ... See full summary »
Director: Bruce Paltrow | Stars: Ed Flanders, Norman Lloyd, Ed Begley Jr., Stephen Furst
Votes: 49
2. A Year in the Life (1987–1988)
60 min | Drama
Joe Gardner, a child of the Depression, is a successful plastics manufacturer in Seattle, Washington. After his wife dies, his four adult children move back in.
Stars: Richard Kiley, Trey Ames, Adam Arkin, Jayne Atkinson
Votes: 264
3.
Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode:
A Christmas They Never Forgot
(1981)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Snowbound on the Ingalls homestead on Christmas eve, Caroline, Laura and Hester Sue share memories of Christmases past.
Director: Michael Landon | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
Votes: 345
4.
Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode:
The Legacy
(1982)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance
A present-day couple buy an antique, folding-leaf table with a large "CI" branded on it and are curious to learn about its origins. The story focuses on Charles' efforts to patent the table... See full summary »
Director: Michael Landon | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
Votes: 262
5.
A Year in the Life (1987–1988)
Episode:
Common Ground
(1988)
Drama
A strike breaks out at Joe's ailing plastics plant; David's school play causes stress for Anne and David; and Kay gets her hopes up over the perfect house, assuming Joe will co-sign.
Director: Gabrielle Beaumont | Stars: Richard Kiley, Trey Ames, Adam Arkin, Jayne Atkinson
Votes: 6
6.
Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode:
Wave of the Future
(1981)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Mrs. Oleson decides that reopening Nellie's Restaurant and Hotel as a franchised restaurant will result in big business for the fledgling business. Does she have what it takes to meet the ... See full summary »
Director: Maury Dexter | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
Votes: 267
7. St. Elsewhere (1982–1988)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
The lives and work of the staff of St. Eligius Hospital, an old and disrespected Boston teaching hospital.
Stars: Ed Begley Jr., Howie Mandel, David Morse, Christina Pickles
Votes: 5,226
8.
Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode:
Dark Sage
(1981)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Dr. Baker is enthusiastic about his new assistant, a young university-trained physician named Caleb LeDoux ... until he realizes he is black. The Ingalls family are among the few to accept ... See full summary »
Director: Maury Dexter | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
Votes: 272
9.
Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode:
Stone Soup
(1982)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance
A pregnant Laura has a tough time caring for the Wilder farm when Almanzo and Charles are away on a delivery trip to Arizona; a drought and her duties at school doesn't help matters. Later,... See full summary »
Director: Maury Dexter | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
Votes: 244
10.
Today (1952– )
Episode:
Episode dated 20 November 2008
(2008)
TV-G | News, Talk-Show
Todays guests are Tony Bennett, Cheyenne Jackson, Denis Leary, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart.
Stars: Dan Abrams, Tiki Barber, Tony Bennett, Bobbi Brown
Votes: 20
11. Strange Inheritance (2015– )
30 min | Reality-TV
Love, loss, and a legacy left behind. "Strange Inheritance" is a ground-breaking new reality program from the Fox Business Network. From multi-million dollar treasures, to truly bizarre ... See full summary »
Stars: Jamie Colby, Melissa Francis, Jonathan Towers, Bobby Livingston
Votes: 79
12. The Independents (2013–2015)
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Evening commentary on Fox Business covering a wide range of political and cultural topics from a Libertarian point of view. Co-Hosted by former MTV VJ Lisa Kennedy Montgomery, Reason ... See full summary »
Stars: Lisa Kennedy Montgomery, Matt Welch, Kmele Foster, Peter Suderman
Votes: 52
13. CNBC Special Report: Disaster in Japan (2011 TV Special)
Not Rated | 45 min | News
National Geographic presents a powerful firsthand look at the historic catastrophe through the eyes of those who experienced it.
Stars: Melissa Francis, Bill Griffeth
Votes: 38
14.
Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode:
Days of Sunshine, Days of Shadow: Part Two
(1982)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Almanzo's continued morose outlook on life during his recovery from a crippling stroke, not to mention Eliza Jane's pampering, takes its toll on the Wilder marriage. Not even the birth of ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Landon | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
Votes: 239
15.
Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode:
The Lost Ones (Part One)
(1981)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance
After their parents are killed in an accident, Charles finds himself in charge of two young children.
Director: Michael Landon | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Melissa Sue Anderson
Votes: 249
16.
Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode:
The Lost Ones: (Part Two)
(1981)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Charles finds a new home for Cassandra and James, but no one is happy about the arrangement.
Director: Michael Landon | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Melissa Sue Anderson
Votes: 244
17.
Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode:
The Reincarnation of Nellie (Part I)
(1981)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Several weeks earlier, Percy and Nellie traveled to New York (with their infant twins, Benny and Jenny) to help run the family's store and hotel after Percy's father, Mr. Cohen, falls ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Landon | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
Votes: 275
18.
Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode:
A Wiser Heart
(1981)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Laura attends a writing seminar in Arizona, but the experience is marred by a rude professor who cuts her down at every turn.
Director: Michael Landon | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
Votes: 283
19.
Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode:
Days of Sunshine, Days of Shadow: Part One
(1982)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance
The marriage between Almanzo and Laura faces its first stern test when he falls seriously ill with diphtheria and later suffers a crippling stroke. Eliza Jane arrives to help care for her brother, but makes matters worse by babying him.
Director: Michael Landon | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
Votes: 248
20.
Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode:
He Was Only Twelve: Part 1
(1982)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance
During a trip to Sleepy Eye, James and Albert walk into a bank robbery staged by a nefarious gang. James is critically wounded, and the doctor tells Charles that James is expected to die. A... See full summary »
Director: Michael Landon | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
Votes: 271
21.
Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode:
No Beast So Fierce
(1982)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Gideon Hale is a 9-year-old boy with a speech impediment; he stutters. Everyone at Walnut Grove School tease the boy, except for James. James decides to take Gideon under his wing and ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Landon | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
Votes: 248
22.
Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode:
The Reincarnation of Nellie (Part II)
(1981)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Nels goes to the ice house to get supplies and finds an unconscious (and frozen) Belinda inside. Belinda, as it turns out, will be just fine, but Nels decides to get some answers. Nancy ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Landon | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
Votes: 264
23.
Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode:
A Promise to Keep
(1982)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Mr. Edwards arrives back to Walnut Grove harboring some disturbing secrets, namely that his marriage was ruined because of his alcoholism. His inability to stay off the bottle nearly ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Landon | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
Votes: 237
24.
Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode:
For the Love of Nancy
(1981)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance
A young, overweight boy named Elmer Miles is mercilessly teased at school. However, Nancy - of all people - goes easy on him because she actually seems to like him. Of course, she has ... See full summary »
Director: Maury Dexter | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
Votes: 268
25.
Mork & Mindy (1978–1982)
Episode:
A Mommy for Mindy
(1980)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Mork is overjoyed when Fred returns and announces that he's remarried, but for Mindy, it dredges up painful memories of her mother's death.
Director: Howard Storm | Stars: Robin Williams, Pam Dawber, Jay Thomas, Gina Hecht
Votes: 113
26. Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
The life and adventures of the Ingalls family in the nineteenth century American Midwest.
Stars: Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
Votes: 26,944
27.
Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode:
Uncle Jed
(1982)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Charles and Caroline are about to adopt James and Cassandra, but then Uncle Jed comes forward demanding custody of the Cooper children.
Director: Maury Dexter | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
Votes: 230
28. ALF (1986–1990)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
When an ugly creature, who loves eating cats, crash-lands into the Tanner family's garage, they treat him as a guest and allow him to live with them as he comments on the stupidity of mankind.
Stars: Mihaly 'Michu' Meszaros, Paul Fusco, Max Wright, Anne Schedeen
Votes: 39,184
29. Champions: A Love Story (1979 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama, Sport
Two teens become romantically involved as they train for a skating championship.
Director: John A. Alonzo | Stars: Shirley Knight, Tony Lo Bianco, Jimmy McNichol, Joy LeDuc
Votes: 212
30. Making Money with Charles Payne (2014– )
60 min | News
Potential investment opportunities are discussed. Also: business and market experts.
Stars: Charles Payne, Gina Loudon, Matt McCall, Hitha Herzog
Votes: 36
31.
ALF (1986–1990)
Episode:
Baby, Come Back
(1989)
TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
When Kate has to unexpectedly go in to work, she has no choice but to leave ALF in charge of the baby. While babysitting, ALF faces a huge dilemma when he goes outside and finds the baby missing.
Director: Paul Miller | Stars: Max Wright, Anne Schedeen, Andrea Elson, Benji Gregory
Votes: 243
32.
Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode:
Second Chance
(1982)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Hester Sue's ex-husband, Sam, arrives in Walnut Grove, stating that he is reformed from his days of drinking, gambling and wild living. Sam appears to be reformed and Hester Sue believes ... See full summary »
Director: Maury Dexter | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
Votes: 252
33.
Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode:
Growin' Pains
(1981)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance
James begins feeling insecure about his place in the Ingalls family, and tries a little too hard to emulate the older Albert. When he is caught with a shaving blade stolen from the ... See full summary »
Director: Maury Dexter | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
Votes: 249
34. Mork & Mindy (1978–1982)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
A wacky alien comes to Earth to study its residents and the life of the human woman he boards with is never the same.
Stars: Robin Williams, Pam Dawber, Ralph James, Conrad Janis
Votes: 12,700
35. Son-Rise: A Miracle of Love (1979 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 120 min | Drama
A young couple is overjoyed when they find out that, after having had two girls, the wife is pregnant again, and this time it will be a son. However, the boy turns out to autistic. Unhappy ... See full summary »
Director: Glenn Jordan | Stars: James Farentino, Kathryn Harrold, Stephen Elliott, Henry Olek
Votes: 226
36. Hardball (1989–1990)
90 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Charlie Battles is a veteran cop who was about to be assigned a desk job. When he is teamed with a hotshot, Kaz Kaczierowski. Together, they team up, constantly being at odds over how to handle criminals.
Stars: John Ashton, Richard Tyson, John Pappas, Barney McFadden
Votes: 241
37.
Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode:
He Was Only Twelve: Part 2
(1982)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance
James continues to linger in a coma, weeks after being shot during a bank robbery in Sleepy Eye. Charles refuses to believe his son is virtually dead and, as the weeks pass, becomes ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Landon | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
Votes: 340
38. Freedom Watch with Judge Napolitano (2009–2018)
60 min | Talk-Show
Andrew Napolitano interviews guests and comments on current events from a libertarian point of view.
Stars: Andrew Napolitano, Ron Paul, Lew Rockwell, Peter Schiff
Votes: 51
39. Something About Amelia (1984 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama
Counseling helps a family deal with the discovery that their daughter was sexually abused by a close relative.
Director: Randa Haines | Stars: Ted Danson, Glenn Close, Olivia Cole, Roxana Zal
Votes: 620
40. CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984–1996)
Adventure, Comedy, Drama
CBS late afternoon specials designed for middle school and high school students, dramatizing issues affecting teenagers.
Stars: Monica Calhoun, Tammy Lauren, Nick Angotti, Beau Dremann
Votes: 354
41.
Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode:
Gambini, the Great
(1981)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Aging circus daredevil Gambini the Great has a hypnotic effect on the children of Walnut Grove, especially Albert and Willie. A tragedy during one of Gambini's stunts will provide a chilling lesson in hero worship.
Director: Michael Landon | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
Votes: 260
42. Varney & Company (2012– )
180 min | News
Market coverage, featuring interviews and commentary from Wall Street experts.
Stars: Stuart Varney, Lauren Simonetti, Ashley Webster, Susan Li
Votes: 65
43. Oprah: Where Are They Now? (2012–2017)
60 min | Talk-Show
Revisits the most memorable guests from the Oprah show and finds out what they are doing now.
Stars: Oprah Winfrey, Kato Kaelin, Marcia Clark, Sinbad
Votes: 120
44. Bulls & Bears (2000– )
60 min | News
Updates and analysis of financial news.
Stars: David Asman, Jonas Max Ferris, John Layfield, Brenda Buttner
Votes: 33
45. The Dictator (2012)
R | 83 min | Comedy
The heroic story of a dictator who risked his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.
Director: Larry Charles | Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, Anna Faris, John C. Reilly, Ben Kingsley
Votes: 335,392 | Gross: $59.65M
46. Hotel (1983–1988)
60 min | Drama, Romance
The misadventures of the staff and guests of the St. Gregory Hotel.
Stars: James Brolin, Connie Sellecca, Nathan Cook, Shari Belafonte
Votes: 1,901
47.
CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984–1996)
Episode:
The War Between the Classes
(1985)
Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Racial discrimination is examined when a social studies teacher assigns his students to play 'The Color Game', which divides the class into different social classes.
Director: Michael Toshiyuki Uno | Stars: Kale Browne, Jan Gan Boyd, Don Michael Paul, Robert Ito
Votes: 30
48. Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010)
PG-13 | 133 min | Drama
Now out of prison but still disgraced by his peers, Gordon Gekko works his future son-in-law, an idealistic stock broker, when he sees an opportunity to take down a Wall Street enemy and rebuild his empire.
Director: Oliver Stone | Stars: Shia LaBeouf, Michael Douglas, Carey Mulligan, Josh Brolin
Votes: 106,674 | Gross: $52.47M
49. Man, Woman and Child (1983)
PG | 99 min | Drama
A man with a wife and two daughters learns that he has a son. It seems that a few years ago while visiting France, he had an accident and he had an affair with the doctor who treated him. ... See full summary »
Director: Dick Richards | Stars: Martin Sheen, Blythe Danner, Craig T. Nelson, David Hemmings
Votes: 463 | Gross: $2.31M
50. The Evening Edit (I) (2014– )
60 min | News
The Evening Edit is a post-market program that breaks down the news of the day.
Stars: Elizabeth MacDonald, Deirdre Bolton, Gina Loudon, Nicole Petallides
Votes: 19