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1.
Under Cover (1991)
Episode:
Sacrifices
(1991)
Drama, Thriller
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Tony Denison, Linda Purl, John Rhys-Davies, John Slattery
Votes: 11
2.
The O.C. (2003–2007)
Episode:
The Rainy Day Women
(2005)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Rain - and it seems there are as many problems as raindrops. Kirsten, Sandy...and Rebecca. Julie, Marissa...and Alex. Lindsay, Ryan...and Chicago. Summer, Seth...and Italy. Can't rain forever, can it?
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Ben McKenzie, Mischa Barton
Votes: 732
3.
St. Elsewhere (1982–1988)
Episode:
Time Heals: Part 1
(1986)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
St. Eligius' 50th anniversary spurs memories, including its opening in 1935 under the leadership of Father Joseph McCabe, the arrival of recently emigrated Helen Rosenthal and Mark's return... See full summary »
Director: Mark Tinker | Stars: Ed Flanders, Norman Lloyd, Ed Begley Jr., Stephen Furst
Votes: 74
4.
Better Off Ted (2009–2010)
Episode:
Racial Sensitivity
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
Veridian comes up with an extremely insensitive solution to a problem with its motion sensors that do not detect black people, and Ted finds out that Linda now has a boyfriend who is extremely likable.
Director: Paul Lazarus | Stars: Jay Harrington, Portia de Rossi, Andrea Anders, Jonathan Slavin
Votes: 432
5. I'll Fly Away (1991–1993)
60 min | Drama
Forrest Bedford is a Southern lawyer in the late 1950s, generally content with his privileged life.
Stars: Sam Waterston, Regina Taylor, Jeremy London, Ashlee Levitch
Votes: 1,036
6.
The Knights of Prosperity (2007– )
Episode:
Operation: Ralph
(2007)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Crime
Eugene is persuaded by the other Knights to date Ralph, a Burton Security guard, and to seduce him into revealing information about Mick Jagger.
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Donal Logue, Sofía Vergara, Lenny Venito, Maz Jobrani
Votes: 16
7.
Better Off Ted (2009–2010)
Episode:
Jabberwocky
(2009)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
Ted steals money to give Linda a secret "green" project. When Veronica asks about the missing money, Ted tells her about a fictional, "revolutionary" project, which soon becomes the talk of the company.
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Jay Harrington, Portia de Rossi, Andrea Anders, Jonathan Slavin
Votes: 349
8.
Murder One (1995–1997)
Episode:
Chapter Twenty-Three
(1996)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The missing tape is discovered.
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Daniel Benzali, Mary McCormack, Michael Hayden, Grace Phillips
Votes: 61
9.
Northern Exposure (1990–1995)
Episode:
The Quest
(1995)
TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
Dr Fleischman enlists Maggie to accompany him in a quest for the Lost Jewelled City where they will encounter classic fairy tale myths; Chris sues Dr Capra for malpractice and Michelle has to review The Brick for a restaurant guide.
Director: Michael Vittes | Stars: Rob Morrow, Barry Corbin, Janine Turner, John Cullum
Votes: 239
10.
My Name Is Earl (2005–2009)
Episode:
The Trial
(2007)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Earl is a character witness for Joy's trial, but he soon learns that the only way Joy will get out of a conviction and her third strike is to falsely confess to the crime himself.
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Jason Lee, Ethan Suplee, Jaime Pressly, Nadine Velazquez
Votes: 746
11.
Northern Exposure (1990–1995)
Episode:
First Snow
(1993)
TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
Cicely begins to winterize as the first snow comes. One of Joel's patients tells him she's going to die. Shelley tells a terrible lie.
Director: Daniel Attias | Stars: Rob Morrow, Barry Corbin, Janine Turner, John Cullum
Votes: 190
12.
Northern Exposure (1990–1995)
Episode:
Mr. Sandman
(1994)
TV-PG | 46 min | Comedy, Drama
The citizens of Cicely start having strange dreams. They soon realize they're sharing each others dreams. Holling has a revulsion to food.
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Rob Morrow, Barry Corbin, Janine Turner, John Cullum
Votes: 190
13.
Northern Exposure (1990–1995)
Episode:
Up River
(1994)
TV-PG | 46 min | Comedy, Drama
Ed tracks Dr. Fleischman up river living a primitive life after Maggie asked him to move out; Chris' inept contractor botches up his trailer renovations & love-struck Ruth-Anne pines over Walt who is out checking traps.
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Rob Morrow, Barry Corbin, Janine Turner, John Cullum
Votes: 188
14. Northern Exposure (1990–1995)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
A city doctor is forced to work in the remote Alaskan town of Cicely, where he encounters peculiar locals, including a former astronaut, as he adjusts to small-town life.
Stars: Rob Morrow, Janine Turner, Barry Corbin, John Cullum
Votes: 21,658
15.
Cop Rock (1990)
Episode:
Oli of Ol' Lay
(1990)
Comedy, Drama, Musical
Quinn has a bad day, personally and professionally; Gaines tries to help a homeless person; Kendrick romances Plank.
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Anne Bobby, Barbara Bosson, Vondie Curtis-Hall, David Gianopoulos
Votes: 13
16.
Raising Hope (2010–2014)
Episode:
Candy Wars
(2012)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family
The Thanksgiving radish harvest festival sparks a town war.
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Lucas Neff, Martha Plimpton, Garret Dillahunt, Shannon Woodward
Votes: 314
17.
Manhattan Love Story (2014)
Episode:
Let It Go
(2014)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
In the season finale, when Dana's ex-boyfriend shows up in New York to win her back, Peter does everything he can to show Dana how much he cares, even letting her go if that's what it takes... See full summary »
Director: John Fortenberry | Stars: Lio Tipton, Jake McDorman, Nicolas Wright, Jade Catta-Preta
Votes: 64
18. Untitled Johnny Knoxville Project (2015 TV Movie)
Comedy
Prankster Johnny Knoxville narrates the adventures he had growing up with his family in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Julie Ann Emery, Brad Carter, Luis Chávez, Brandon Spink
Votes: 16
19.
Murder One (1995–1997)
Episode:
Chapter Twenty-One
(1996)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Even as the jury reaches a verdict, Hoffman breaks into Jessica's apartment, convinced a hidden camera is located there and that a tape of the murder most likely exists.
Director: Marc Buckland | Stars: Daniel Benzali, Mary McCormack, Michael Hayden, Grace Phillips
Votes: 57
20.
Murder One (1995–1997)
Episode:
Chapter Twenty-Two
(1996)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Hoffman races to track down Richard Cross and find the missing video tape even as a terrified Neil Avedon is attacked by a fellow inmate in prison.
Director: Joe Ann Fogle | Stars: Daniel Benzali, Mary McCormack, Michael Hayden, Grace Phillips
Votes: 58
21.
The O.C. (2003–2007)
Episode:
The Countdown
(2003)
TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
It's New Year's Eve. Ryan may have competition for Marissa's affections. Kirsten's sister stirs up trouble.
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Ben McKenzie, Mischa Barton
Votes: 724
22.
Providence (1999–2002)
Episode:
A New Beginning
(2002)
42 min | Drama, Romance
Five months later, premature baby Nicholas Luke is keeping Robbie and Tina awake to their despair, everybody suggests some soothing technique. Pete enjoys camping in the Hansen backyard. ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Melina Kanakaredes, Paula Cale, Seth Peterson, Concetta Tomei
Votes: 13
23. China Beach (1988–1991)
TV-14 | 120 min | Drama, History, War
The trials of a weary nurse, her friends and colleagues in a Vietnam War field hospital.
Stars: Dana Delany, Marg Helgenberger, Brian Wimmer, Oliver Theess
Votes: 3,540
24. Better Off Ted (2009–2010)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
In an amoral science-based company, a manager tries to keep control of his scientists while being pressured by his shrewd boss.
Stars: Jay Harrington, Portia de Rossi, Andrea Anders, Jonathan Slavin
Votes: 27,342
25. Murder One (1995–1997)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Theodore Hoffman is a prominent defense attorney in a prestigious Los Angeles law firm. After successfully defending the wealthy but suspicious Richard Cross in a lurid murder trial, he is ... See full summary »
Stars: Mary McCormack, Michael Hayden, J.C. MacKenzie, Barbara Bosson
Votes: 2,449
26. Murder One: Diary of a Serial Killer (1997)
360 min | Drama
Wyler and associates take on the case of an admitted serial killer.
Stars: Mary McCormack, D.B. Woodside, Barbara Bosson, Clayton Rohner
Votes: 139
27.
China Beach (1988–1991)
Episode:
I Could Have Danced All Night... But Didn't
(1991)
TV-PG | 47 min | Drama, History, War
Portland, Oregon, 1983. McMurphy meets Joe Arenburg, a band drummer and the best man at a wedding where she is the maid of honor, triggering a flashback to 1969 with Dr. Richard during his ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Dana Delany, Michael Boatman, Troy Evans, Nancy Giles
Votes: 34
28.
China Beach (1988–1991)
Episode:
Twilight
(1989)
TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, History, War
Boonie's story comes out after Wayloo presses to get him awarded a medal for bravery when her congressman father comes for a visit. Unfortunately, it also brings a board of inquiry to find ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Dana Delany, Michael Boatman, Nancy Giles, Marg Helgenberger
Votes: 37
29.
Joan of Arcadia (2003–2005)
Episode:
Secret Service
(2005)
TV-PG | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Joan is sentenced to community service after picking up an egg carton and being accused of egging the principal's car. She finds out Adam lied to her about a college visit and they argue. ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Joe Mantegna, Mary Steenburgen, Amber Tamblyn, Jason Ritter
Votes: 58
30.
Murder One (1995–1997)
Episode:
Chapter Two
(1995)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Hoffman defends second man for Jessica's murder.
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Daniel Benzali, Mary McCormack, Michael Hayden, Grace Phillips
Votes: 80
31.
Northern Exposure (1990–1995)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(1992)
TV-PG | 47 min | Comedy, Drama
It's Thanksgiving in Cicely, which means they celebrate in their usual 'unique' way. Joel is lied to again by the State of Alaska. Maggie goes after Mike.
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Rob Morrow, Barry Corbin, Janine Turner, John Cullum
Votes: 225
32.
Better Off Ted (2009–2010)
Episode:
Bioshuffle
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
A toxic leak from a biocomputer creates tension between Linda and Ted when they are forced to share Ted's office. Meanwhile, the new shared workspaces creates a potential romantic interest for Lem.
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Jay Harrington, Portia de Rossi, Andrea Anders, Jonathan Slavin
Votes: 290
33. Monk (2002–2009)
TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
The series follows Adrian Monk, a brilliant former San Francisco detective, who now consults the police as a private consultant whilst battling with an obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Stars: Tony Shalhoub, Jason Gray-Stanford, Ted Levine, Traylor Howard
Votes: 88,326
34. Raising Hope (2010–2014)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family
Jimmy becomes a single parent to an infant after her mother, with whom he had a one-night stand, ends up on Death Row.
Stars: Lucas Neff, Martha Plimpton, Garret Dillahunt, Shannon Woodward
Votes: 40,676
35. Dead Like Me (2003–2004)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
After being hit on the head by a toilet seat that fell from Mir space station, a young temp clerk becomes a grim reaper in death.
Stars: Ellen Muth, Callum Blue, Jasmine Guy, Mandy Patinkin
Votes: 43,890
36. Under Cover (1991)
60 min | Drama, Thriller
Dylan and Kate. Husband and wife. Secret agents. A different way to save the world.
Stars: Tony Denison, Linda Purl, John Rhys-Davies, John Slattery
Votes: 38
37.
Murder One (1995–1997)
Episode:
Chapter Eight
(1995)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Julie meets another of Dr. Lester's female patients.
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Daniel Benzali, Mary McCormack, Michael Hayden, Grace Phillips
Votes: 64
38.
Murder One (1995–1997)
Episode:
Chapter Eighteen
(1996)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Hoffman learns of Justine's involvement with Cross.
Director: Lesli Linka Glatter | Stars: Daniel Benzali, Mary McCormack, Michael Hayden, Grace Phillips
Votes: 56
39.
Murder One (1995–1997)
Episode:
Chapter Nineteen
(1996)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Cross acts strangely on the witness stand.
Director: Marc Buckland | Stars: Daniel Benzali, Mary McCormack, Michael Hayden, Grace Phillips
Votes: 54
40.
Murder One (1995–1997)
Episode:
Chapter Seventeen
(1996)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A connection is uncovered between Cross and Dr. Lester's nurse.
Director: Joe Ann Fogle | Stars: Daniel Benzali, Mary McCormack, Michael Hayden, Grace Phillips
Votes: 59
41.
Murder One (1995–1997)
Episode:
Chapter Ten
(1996)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Hoffman faces a dangerous fan of Avedon.
Director: Joe Ann Fogle | Stars: Daniel Benzali, Mary McCormack, Michael Hayden, Grace Phillips
Votes: 63
42.
Murder One (1995–1997)
Episode:
Chapter Three
(1995)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Jessica's diary is turned over to Hoffman.
Director: Joe Ann Fogle | Stars: Daniel Benzali, Mary McCormack, Michael Hayden, Grace Phillips
Votes: 77
43.
Murder One (1995–1997)
Episode:
Chapter Twenty
(1996)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Justine discovers the cause of Cross' erratic behavior.
Director: Donna Deitch | Stars: Daniel Benzali, Mary McCormack, Michael Hayden, Grace Phillips
Votes: 58
44.
My Name Is Earl (2005–2009)
Episode:
O Karma, Where Art Thou?
(2006)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Earl works as a fast-food clerk for a week for a man he stole a wallet from. While he's there, he discovers that his new boss seems to be immune to bad karma--he's a total jerk but lives a charmed life.
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Jason Lee, Ethan Suplee, Jaime Pressly, Nadine Velazquez
Votes: 808
45.
Northern Exposure (1990–1995)
Episode:
Hello, I Love You
(1994)
TV-PG | 46 min | Comedy, Drama
Ruth Anne and Walt get stranded on a trip. Every time Shelley goes to the Laundromat she sees her daughter at a different age.
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Rob Morrow, Barry Corbin, Janine Turner, John Cullum
Votes: 195
46.
Northern Exposure (1990–1995)
Episode:
Mite Makes Right
(1994)
TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
Maurice purchases a rare violin, then has problems with the person he hires to authenticate it. Maggie becomes obsessed over dust mites. Maggie and Joel start dating.
Director: Michael Vittes | Stars: Rob Morrow, Barry Corbin, Janine Turner, John Cullum
Votes: 173
47.
Northern Exposure (1990–1995)
Episode:
Una Volta in L'Inverno
(1994)
TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Drama
Ruth Anne tries to learn Italian. Walt abuses a prescription. Joel gets snowed in on his way to a conference. A herd of Caribou block the streets.
Director: Michael Vittes | Stars: Rob Morrow, Barry Corbin, Janine Turner, John Cullum
Votes: 175
48.
Providence (1999–2002)
Episode:
The Good Fight
(2002)
44 min | Drama, Romance
Pete has fought with Nicole at school, so the principal insists 'parents' Robbie and Tina chaperon them at the winter dance that neither kid even wants to attend, each embarrassing the kid ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Melina Kanakaredes, Paula Cale, Seth Peterson, Concetta Tomei
Votes: 19
49.
St. Elsewhere (1982–1988)
Episode:
Women Unchained
(1987)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama
Daniels is escorted from jail into the hospital for treatment and her homecoming does not turn out to be a happy one. Westphal reunites with an old friend. Chandler and Novino compete ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Ed Flanders, Norman Lloyd, Bonnie Bartlett, Ed Begley Jr.
Votes: 41
50.
The Knights of Prosperity (2007– )
Episode:
Operation: Deliver the Case
(2007)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Crime
The Knights try to find their way inside Mick Jagger's security company. Rockefeller arranges an interview with Burton Security for a position, and the Knights attempt to get him a fake ID.
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Donal Logue, Sofía Vergara, Lenny Venito, Maz Jobrani
Votes: 17