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1.
It's a Man's World (1962–1963)
Episode:
Drive Over to Exeter
(1962)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Vern decides to get a tattoo in nearby Exeter which is a rough little town where the kids from Cardella go to booze and pickup women. He takes Howie along so Wes, Irene, Tom-Tom and Nora ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Tewksbury | Stars: Glenn Corbett, Ted Bessell, Michael Burns, Randy Boone
Votes: 5
2.
ABC Stage 67 (1966–1967)
Episode:
The People Trap
(1966)
Comedy, Drama, Musical
In 2067, due to a population explosion, couples must obtain a special permit in order to have a child.
Director: William A. Graham | Stars: Stuart Whitman, Vera Miles, Connie Stevens, Lee Grant
Votes: 12
3. The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)
TV-PG | 51 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Ordinary people find themselves in extraordinarily astounding situations, which they each try to solve in a remarkable manner.
Stars: Rod Serling, Robert McCord, Jay Overholts, James Turley
Votes: 93,073
4. Earl Hamner Storyteller (2015)
95 min | Documentary
This is a wonderful documentary, that shows the full scope of Earl Hamner Jr's talent. Most people know him as the real life "John Boy," but do not realize that he wrote for shows such as ... See full summary »
Director: Ray Castro Jr. | Stars: Phillip Alford, Mary Badham, James Best, Robert Butler
Votes: 43
5.
Falcon Crest (2018)
Episode:
4.Bölüm
(2018)
Action, Drama, Romance
Melek, who is in search of a partner, moves Melek to a completely different decision with the moves she will make while crossing Tuna who is aware of her situation. This decision changes the balances on the side of Ceylan.
Director: Hilal Saral | Stars: Zerrin Tekindor, Ebru Özkan, Boran Kuzum, Aybüke Pusat
Votes: 34
6.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
Grandma Comes Home
(1978)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
An unhappy Grandma returns home to a loving and excited family and an overprotective Grandpa; a shy boy makes plans to see Elizabeth.
Director: Ralph Senensky | Stars: Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby, Will Geer
Votes: 211
7.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Pony Cart
(1976)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Grandpa's 90 year old sister-in-law, Martha Corrine (Beulah Bondi), comes to the mountain to visit. She's a meddlesome house guest, but her cantankerous ways mask a solemn secret. She helps Ben build a pony cart.
Director: Ralph Senensky | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 276
8.
Falcon Crest (2018)
Episode:
1.Bölüm
(2018)
Action, Drama, Romance
The war of rights and power of two women who steal from each other's life.. The struggle of the two young people in the middle of this war for their love.. The big secret behind a death..
Director: Hilal Saral | Stars: Zerrin Tekindor, Ebru Özkan, Boran Kuzum, Aybüke Pusat
Votes: 57
9.
Falcon Crest (2018)
Episode:
2.Bölüm
(2018)
Action, Drama, Romance
Tuna will do anything to send Melek back. She makes her first move to get Melek tougher.
Director: Hilal Saral | Stars: Zerrin Tekindor, Ebru Özkan, Boran Kuzum, Aybüke Pusat
Votes: 35
10. A Walton's Family Reunion (2010 TV Movie)
Documentary, Family
The surviving cast members of the American television classic will journey back to "Walton's Mountain" almost 30 years after the series ended its iconic run. Hosted by Mary Beth McDonough (... See full summary »
Stars: Mary Beth McDonough, Kami Cotler, Earl Hamner Jr., David W. Harper
Votes: 35
11.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Fire Storm
(1976)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
John-Boy becomes the target of public indignation when he insists on printing excerpts from Hitler's "Mein Kampf" in his newspaper. Erin competes in a beauty pageant.
Director: Ralph Senensky | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 189
12.
The Young Pioneers (1978– )
Episode:
Sky in the Window
(1978)
60 min | Western
Molly and David aid an injured Indian while being held hostage in their barn.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Linda Purl, Roger Kern, Robert Hays, Robert Donner
Votes: 7
13.
Falcon Crest (2018)
Episode:
3.Bölüm
(2018)
Action, Drama, Romance
Seeing his true face through the threat of Mete, Deniz came under a new burden. Melek who is experiencing a big disappointment is motivated again with the support of Nilüfer.
Director: Hilal Saral | Stars: Zerrin Tekindor, Ebru Özkan, Boran Kuzum, Aybüke Pusat
Votes: 32
14.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Conflict
(1974)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Grandpa's sister in law is being forced out of their home by a government project. The Waltons go to their land to help defend the homestead. John-Boy is torn between his ideals and the family loyalty.
Director: Ralph Senensky | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 220
15. Wide Wide World (1955–1958)
90 min | Documentary
Using 40 cameras and 12 mobile vans, this live Sunday afternoon program broadcast events in North America, the Caribbean and Europe. The show alternated with other programs during its run. ... See full summary »
Stars: Dave Garroway, Gary Cooper, Ira Hayes, Maria Tallchief
Votes: 23
16.
Falcon Crest (1981–1990)
Episode:
Last Dance
(1988)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Frustrated that he has been unable to prove that Senator Horton is a mole for The Thirteen, Richard leaves Washington for home with Maggie and Garth. As they cross that state border, two ... See full summary »
Director: Jeff Freilich | Stars: Jane Wyman, David Selby, Lorenzo Lamas, Ana Alicia
Votes: 43
17.
Falcon Crest (1981–1990)
Episode:
The Avenging Angel
(1985)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Angela gets unexpected new partners in Falcon Crest: Cassandra and her vengeful mother, Anna Rossini. Connie offers to make Chase a partner in Giannini Winery. Maggie catches Connie and ... See full summary »
Director: Reza Badiyi | Stars: Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby
Votes: 51
18.
The Kate Smith Hour (1950–1954)
Episode:
The Hound of Heaven
(1953)
Comedy, Family, Music
Recently drowned Hyder Simpson refuses to pass through the Pearly Gates if it means leaving his beloved, possum hunting hound Rip behind.
Director: Alan Neuman | Stars: Kate Smith, John Carradine, Edgar Stehli, James Dean
Votes: 10
19.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
An Easter Story
(1973)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
When Olivia is stricken with polio, John-Boy refuses to accept the doctor's prognosis that she may never walk again.
Director: Philip Leacock | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 217
20.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The First Casualty
(1977)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Curt is called to serve in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, and Walton's Mountain receives its first war casualty when G.W. is killed in a training exercise. Yancy Tucker marries Cissy and tries to enlist.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Will Geer, Judy Norton
Votes: 153
21.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Hero
(1977)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
The Waltons find out Sheriff Ep is a decorated war hero and John-Boy wants to write about it. Ep wants to keep it quiet. Also, an old friend of Ep's comes to visit. Jim-Boy likes to talk to her about cars and war.
Director: Anthony Brand | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 147
22.
Falcon Crest (2018)
Episode:
5.Bölüm
(2018)
Action, Drama, Romance
The surprise witness of the night when Mithat Sahin was killed, Arif is a victim of a car accident. His last words will raise seeds of doubt into Demir's mind.
Director: Hilal Saral | Stars: Zerrin Tekindor, Ebru Özkan, Boran Kuzum, Aybüke Pusat
Votes: 29
23.
Falcon Crest (1981–1990)
Episode:
Slow Seduction
(1986)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
While Chase buries himself in his business deals and his political campaign, Maggie agonizes over the problems of her children, but mostly about her baby. While Cole takes his unhappiness ... See full summary »
Director: Nicholas Sgarro | Stars: Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby
Votes: 47
24.
Falcon Crest (1981–1990)
Episode:
Stormy Weather
(1988)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
When Maggie and Richard spend their wedding night at Falcon Crest, they are trapped in a house with no food, no phone, a murderer, and no way out, while Angela listens at every keyhole. A ... See full summary »
Director: Jeff Freilich | Stars: Jane Wyman, David Selby, Lorenzo Lamas, Ana Alicia
Votes: 40
25.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Achievement
(1977)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
John-Boy sent his novel to a publisher and does not hear anything. He travels to New York to get an update. There, he is torn between the city and home.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 176
26.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Burnout
(1976)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
A fire breaks out and burns most of the house. John-Boy loses his completed novel in order to save Erin. As John, Grandpa and John-Boy make repairs, the family must send the younger children to friends and neighbors.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 177
27.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Empty Nest
(1978)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Grandpa Zeb (Will Greer) has died and everyone is mourning. Neighbor Flossie Brimmer has also died. Mary Ellen and Erin move to Charlottesville into an apartment to be on their own. John tries to get a large lumber contract.
Director: Philip Leacock | Stars: Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby, Jon Walmsley
Votes: 180
28.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Fledgling
(1976)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
John-Boy wants to buy a printing press to start his own newspaper. He takes a full time job to earn money for the down payment.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 137
29.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Gift
(1974)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Jason and John Boy's friend Seth is diagnosed with leukemia. Seth wants to teach Jason how to play a recorder he made for him before he dies.
Director: Ralph Senensky | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 170
30.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Graduation
(1974)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
John Boy's high school graduation approaches, and he needs a new suit. Olivia and Grandma struggle to come up with one.
Director: Alf Kjellin | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 137
31.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Secret
(1976)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Jim-Bob wonders if he is adopted because he does not look like other family members. No one wants to talk about his birth, so he investigates and uncovers a long hidden family secret.
Director: Harvey S. Laidman | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 151
32.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Thanksgiving Story
(1973)
TV-G | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Thanksgiving time on Walton's Mountain means a turkey shoot, a school play about early settlers, and the big meal. One year it also included a rekindled love affair and a life-threatening accident.
Director: Philip Leacock | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 188
33.
Falcon Crest (1981–1990)
Episode:
Ashes to Ashes
(1984)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
The Channings and Giobertis prepare to depart for Italy to scatter Julia's ashes, a trip that takes a perilous turn when the cartel tampers with the plane.
Director: Barbara Peeters | Stars: Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby
Votes: 51
34.
Falcon Crest (1981–1990)
Episode:
Nepotism
(1986)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
After Angela, who is annoyed at Lance's defection to Richard's New Globe, continues her patronage of Dan Fixx, Emma seeks guidance from a storefront psychic. Kit appeals to Richard for help... See full summary »
Director: Philip Leacock | Stars: Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby
Votes: 48
35.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Choice
(1975)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
John wants to expand the mill and call it Walton and Sons, but Jason wants to study music. He tries to get a scholarship. John-Boy is told he should write a novel.
Director: Alf Kjellin | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 135
36.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Prophecy
(1975)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
John's 25th high school reunion is being planned, but he is apprehensive about facing his highly successful classmates. John-Boy fears he will never make a living as a writer. Jim-Bob makes a profound comment.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 162
37. The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (1971 TV Movie)
PG | 100 min | Drama, Family
On Christmas Eve 1933, the Waltons prepare for the holiday, but they are becoming increasingly worried because John Walton, who was forced to take work in another part of the state, has not yet returned home.
Director: Fielder Cook | Stars: Patricia Neal, Richard Thomas, Edgar Bergen, Ellen Corby
Votes: 2,113
38. Boone (1983–1984)
60 min | Drama
In 1953, Boone Sawyer dreams of becoming a country music star, but his father has other ideas for his future.
Stars: Thomas Byrd, Greg Webb, Elizabeth Huddle Nyberg, Katherine Moffat
Votes: 50
39. The Waltons: A Decade of the Waltons (1980 TV Movie)
160 min | Drama, Family
A docudrama of the classic series. Almost like another episode of the series as a photo album presented to Grandma as a present spurs memories, presented via flashbacks from the series' ... See full summary »
Directors: Harry Harris, Philip Leacock | Stars: Michael Learned, Ralph Waite, Ellen Corby, Jon Walmsley
Votes: 102
40.
CBS Playhouse (1967–1970)
Episode:
Appalachian Autumn
(1969)
90 min | Drama
The play is set in the Appalachian town of Harper's Gap, West Virginia. The mines are closed; the community is on welfare. But not Rome Harper and his family. Rome steals coal from the ... See full summary »
Director: William A. Graham | Stars: Phillip Alford, Bucklind Beery, Ellen Corby, Tari DeMeyer
Votes: 9
41.
Falcon Crest (1981–1990)
Episode:
False Front
(1986)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Due to his past manipulations of Melissa's life, Lance's attempt to win control of The New Globe backfires. Richard overcomes Lance's ploy to control The New Globe by producing the man who ... See full summary »
Director: Philip Leacock | Stars: Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby
Votes: 43
42.
Falcon Crest (1981–1990)
Episode:
For Better, for Worse
(1984)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Julia prepares to murder Angela on her wedding day.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby
Votes: 44
43.
Falcon Crest (1981–1990)
Episode:
Home Again
(1990)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
As Richard and Lauren enjoy their wedding at the winery, Richard agrees to sell Falcon Crest back to Angela on the condition that half will go to his sons in the event of her death. Lance, ... See full summary »
Director: Reza Badiyi | Stars: Jane Wyman, David Selby, Lorenzo Lamas, Kristian Alfonso
Votes: 46
44.
Falcon Crest (1981–1990)
Episode:
Little Boy Blue
(1984)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Melissa loses her baby as Angela refuses to reconsider their pact and Chase gets wind of the contract. Michael surprises Terry.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby
Votes: 49
45.
Falcon Crest (1981–1990)
Episode:
The Avenger
(1984)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Julia holds baby Joseph hostage and demands to see Angela. An emotional scene between mother and daughter ends in flames.
Director: Michael Preece | Stars: Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby
Votes: 50
46.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
Day of Infamy
(1978)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Just as Mary Ellen prepares to join Curt in Hawaii, the attack on Pearl Harbor occurs, forcing the U.S. into World War II and leaving Mary Ellen and Verdie concerned for their loved ones stationed there.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Michael Learned, Ralph Waite, Ellen Corby, Jon Walmsley
Votes: 141
47.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Inferno
(1977)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
John-Boy wins a journalism prize: $25 and a trip to New Jersey to cover the landing of the Hindenburg. Curt is growing annoyed with the continual presence of Mary Ellen's family.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 158
48.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Literary Man
(1972)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
A writer comes to Walton's Mountain and impresses John-Boy with his tales of literary connections and accomplishments.
Director: Philip Leacock | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 213
49.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The System
(1974)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
John Boy tutors another person on a scholarship. He cheats during test and has to be turned in. John Boy acts as his lawyer to keep him in college rather than be expelled.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Ellen Corby
Votes: 136
50.
Falcon Crest (1981–1990)
Episode:
Climax
(1983)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Richard discovers the true power behind The Company. Carlo's killer is unmasked at Nick and Vikki's wedding, which ends in death asthe murderer produces a gun.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby
Votes: 57