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1.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Lionel's Engagement
(1974)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama
The Bunkers, Stivics and Jeffersons attend Lionel's engagement party. His fiancée is a young woman whose father is white and mother is black, much to the chagrin of Archie and (especially) George.
Director: John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 284
2.
Dinosaurs (1991–1994)
Episode:
Changing Nature
(1994)
TV-14 | 24 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
The series finale: Every May 14th the Bunch Beetles are supposed to return to Pangea and to eat the rapidly growing cider poppies; but only one Beetle remains as the WeSaySo wax fruit ... See full summary »
Director: Tom Trbovich | Stars: Mak Wilson, Bill Barretta, Stuart Pankin, Allan Trautman
Votes: 257
3.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode:
I, Done: Part 2
(1996)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
As members of the Banks family and Geoffrey prepare for their moves, Will tries to pretend that he also has big plans for moving forward. After admitting the truth, Will makes a decision to stay in California and finish school.
Director: Shelley Jensen | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Daphne Reid, Alfonso Ribeiro
Votes: 1,043
4. Purlie (1982 TV Movie)
142 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
In the early days of the civil rights movement, a Southern plantation owner holds his sharecroppers in virtual slavery. Purlie comes home as a preacher who will shake things up and bring freedom to his people.
Director: Rudi Goldman | Stars: Robert Guillaume, Sherman Hemsley, Rhetta Hughes, Melba Moore
Votes: 119
5. John & Leeza from Hollywood (1993–1994)
TV-PG | Talk-Show
Stars: John Tesh, Leeza Gibbons, Rue McClanahan, John Forsythe
Votes: 25
6.
The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode:
Sorry, Wrong Meeting
(1981)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
George attends a meeting that he wrongly assumes is dealing with crime in the building - it turns out to be an attempt to recruit members of the Ku Klux Klan.
Director: Bob Lally | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover
Votes: 158
7. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
TV-14 | 105 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Skitch Henderson
Votes: 4,241
8. I Love the '80s (2002)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy, History
A humorous, year by year look through the decade that saw hair size become a statement, ratty clothes become cool, and music about breaking up become mainstream. Comprised of segments ... See full summary »
Stars: Traci Lords, Soleil Moon Frye, Andrew Dice Clay, 'Weird Al' Yankovic
Votes: 1,774
9.
The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode:
984 W. 124th Street, Apt. 5C
(1977)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
At Christmastime, Louise discovers that George has been sending monthly payments to an address in Harlem.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover
Votes: 162
10. All in the Family (1971–1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
A working class man constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day.
Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 18,650
11. America 2-Night (1978)
30 min | Comedy
In the second-season version of "Fernwood 2Nite," the small-time talk show from Fernwood, Ohio has moved to Alta Coma, California, where it has taken on a more national flavor. This satire ... See full summary »
Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Bill Kirchenbauer, Frank De Vol
Votes: 347
12. Michael Jackson: HIStory on Film - Volume II (1997 Video)
Unrated | 106 min | Music
Collection of Michael Jackson's music videos from the period 1983-1997. Mainly focused post-1995 era, including videos such as "Scream" and "They Don't Care About Us."
Directors: Nicholas Brandt, Colin Chilvers, Bob Giraldi, Wayne Isham, Michael Jackson, John Landis, Spike Lee, Don Mischer, Vincent Paterson, Mark Romanek, James Yukich | Stars: Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul, Brandon Quintin Adams, Rosanna Arquette
Votes: 2,012
13.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Pay the Twenty Dollars
(1974)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama
George Jefferson storms into the house, demanding Archie to explain why he paid him using a counterfeit $20 bill.
Director: John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 233
14.
E/R (1984–1985)
Episode:
Pilot: Part 1
(1984)
TV-14 | Comedy
Dr. Howard Sheinfeld is the charismatic head physician at the Clark St. Emergency Room in Chicago. Having recently finalized his second divorce, Dr. Sheinfeld is more than willing to pull a... See full summary »
Director: Peter Bonerz | Stars: Elliott Gould, Marcia Strassman, Conchata Ferrell, Lynne Moody
Votes: 24
15.
The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode:
Louise vs. Florence
(1979)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy
Louise and Florence get into an argument over pettiness after Louise discovered an error in a plaque she had Florence take to an engraver.
Director: Bob Lally | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover
Votes: 108
16.
The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode:
Me and Billy Dee
(1978)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy
Louise wants a celebrity to talk to the kids at the Help Center, so George suggests Billy Dee Williams, who is in town making a movie. He calls him up, pretending to be author Alex Haley, ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover
Votes: 123
17.
Martin (1992–1997)
Episode:
D.M.V. Blues
(1996)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Martin gets into trouble at the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Martin Lawrence, Thomas Mikal Ford, Tichina Arnold, Carl Anthony Payne II
Votes: 75
18.
Dinosaurs (1991–1994)
Episode:
A New Leaf
(1992)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
An important lesson is learned by all when Robbie brings home a mysterious happy plant which makes everyone feel all groovy-like. As things spiral out of control, Fran finally has to put her foot down.
Director: Mark Brull | Stars: Mak Wilson, Bill Barretta, Stuart Pankin, Allan Trautman
Votes: 197
19. CBS: On the Air (1978– )
450 min | Documentary
7-part series celebrating the first 50 years of CBS broadcasting.
Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Telly Savalas, Alfred Hitchcock, Lauren Bacall
Votes: 64
20.
The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode:
A Case of Black and White
(1977)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
George invites Frank Howard, a man he hopes to do business with--and who is in an interracial marriage--to his apartment to meet his "dear friends" Tom and Helen to show Frank that he is ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover
Votes: 109
21.
The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode:
And the Doorknobs Shined Like Diamonds
(1981)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
When The Jeffersons' new furniture for their living and dining room arrives, one of the delivery men informs Weezie that the block of buildings she grew up around in Harlem - including the ... See full summary »
Director: Bob Lally | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover
Votes: 122
22.
The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode:
The First Store
(1980)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy
Flashback of the Jeffersons before moving to Hauser Street. George is determined to open his own dry cleaners, but is at odds with both his banker's racist attitudes and Lionel's militancy. He and Louise encourage Dr. King's nonviolence.
Director: Bob Lally | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover
Votes: 106
23.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
The Bunkers and Inflation: Part 3
(1974)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama
Three weeks into the strike, there seems to be no progress between Archie's union and company representatives; in fact, negotiations on both sides seem to be getting worse. With Mike's tutoring jobs only bringing in very little money, Edith decides the Bunkers need some real income, and does so by getting a cashier's job at Jefferson Cleaners.
Director: Wes Kenney | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 178
24. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show, which is often silly and whimsical.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, The Max Weinberg 7, Andy Richter, Joel Godard
Votes: 18,953
25.
227 (1985–1990)
Episode:
The Big Deal
(1988)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
Mary deals with a corporate lawyer Lester is trying to impress.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed-Hall, Jackée Harry
Votes: 33
26.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Lionel, the Live-In
(1974)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama
When Lionel Jefferson has another fight with his father over his fiance's biracial parents, Lionel spends a few days at the Bunker house.
Director: Wes Kenney | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 201
27.
Amen (1986–1991)
Episode:
Rolly Falls in Love
(1986)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
Rolly asks the Deacon to ask out a waitress for him, and the Deacon decides to ask her out himself.
Director: Jules Lichtman | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery
Votes: 26
28.
Dinosaurs (1991–1994)
Episode:
The Greatest Story Ever Sold
(1994)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
When the Baby asks Earl where dinosaurs came from and why, the questions are repeated throughout all Pangea and raise a panic; until the chief elders declare all questions can be answered by their newfound religion: Potato-ism.
Director: Tom Trbovich | Stars: Mak Wilson, Bill Barretta, Stuart Pankin, Allan Trautman
Votes: 151
29.
The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode:
Change of a Dollar
(1983)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
George's quick stop at his Queens cleaning store en route to dinner frames a flashback story to when he opened his first store, served his first customer, and earned his first dollar fifteen years earlier in 1968.
Director: Bob Lally | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover
Votes: 89
30.
Amen (1986–1991)
Episode:
The Morning After
(1986)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Poor Thelma's cooking leaves Reverend Gregory intoxicated by her wine-soaked dinner.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery
Votes: 31
31.
I Love the '80s (2002)
Episode:
1981
(2002)
TV-14 | Documentary, Comedy, History
Stars: Anastacia, Sebastian Bach, Jillian Barberie, Barenaked Ladies
Votes: 14
32. Family Guy (1999– )
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
In a wacky Rhode Island town, a dysfunctional family strives to cope with everyday life as they are thrown from one crazy scenario to another.
Stars: Alex Borstein, Seth MacFarlane, Seth Green, Mila Kunis
Votes: 363,979
33. In Living Color (1990–1994)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Music
The Wayans siblings present an African-American focused sketch comedy show.
Stars: Keenen Ivory Wayans, Jim Carrey, Kelly Coffield Park, Terrence Brown
Votes: 12,752
34. Soul Train (1971–2006)
TV-14 | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Created by music impresario Don Cornelius, Soul Train is an African-American focused music-dance television program that aired 35 years, primarily featuring performances by R&B, soul, funk, pop, and hip hop artists.
Stars: Don Cornelius, Diana Puskas, Queen Turner, Carole Creekmore
Votes: 680
35. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Muhammad Ali (1976 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Classic TV show featuring Dean Martin and celebrity guests roasting Muhammad Ali in a humorous and entertaining fashion.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Muhammad Ali, Foster Brooks, Red Buttons, Ruth Buzzi
Votes: 86
36.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Henry's Farewell
(1973)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama
Archie finally comes face to face with George Jefferson after Edith volunteers the Bunker home to host Henry Jefferson's farewell party.
Directors: Bob LaHendro, John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 225
37.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
The Bunkers and Inflation: Part 1
(1974)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama
Archie's union calls a strike, leaving the family to begin adjusting to not having a steady income.
Director: Wes Kenney | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 185
38.
Amen (1986–1991)
Episode:
Deliverance: Part 2
(1991)
TV-14 | Comedy
Thelma outshrieks her father and James Brown in a "scream-off" when she goes into labor on a telethon.
Director: John Sgueglia | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Roz Ryan
Votes: 25
39.
Amen (1986–1991)
Episode:
Pilot
(1986)
TV-14 | Comedy
Ernest Frye, a holier-than-thou Deacon, is seeking a new minister for the First Community church.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery
Votes: 45
40.
Amen (1986–1991)
Episode:
Thelma's Birthday
(1987)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
When Frye's doctor meets Thelma, he asks her out. When Gregory learns of this, he acts jealous. When they go to her place, Frye who is sick, is constantly asking the doctor to check him out. And Gregory shows up.
Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery
Votes: 29
41.
Amen (1986–1991)
Episode:
Wedding Bell Blues
(1988)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Reverend Gregory is sued for negligent marriage counseling.
Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery
Votes: 25
42.
Dinosaurs (1991–1994)
Episode:
Nuts to War: Part 1
(1992)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
A news bulletin announces a nationwide shortage of pistachio nuts, which is blamed on the four legged dinosaurs. War breaks out between the two-leggers and four-leggers and Robbie and Spike... See full summary »
Director: Bruce Bilson | Stars: Mak Wilson, Bill Barretta, Stuart Pankin, Allan Trautman
Votes: 194
43.
The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode:
Florence in Love
(1976)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
An argument over a "no guests" rule prompts Florence to quit her job.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover
Votes: 118
44.
The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode:
Louise Gets Her Way
(1976)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
After Florence has been evicted from her apartment (which is scheduled to be torn down), Louise allows her to move in. Big problem....George, who is tired of Florence's sass, has not been consulted on the matter.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover
Votes: 102
45. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson
Votes: 52,701
46. The 33rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1981 TV Special)
Primetime Emmy Award is the main American award in area of television, annually handed by the American television academy.
Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Mason Adams, Jed Allan, Loni Anderson, Bea Arthur
Votes: 71
47.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
George and Archie Make a Deal
(1974)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama
Archie becomes suspicious when political office-seeker George is suddenly very nice to him.
Director: Wes Kenney | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 185
48.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Mike Makes His Move
(1975)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama
Mike accepts a job, which pleases Archie because it means that Mike and Gloria will be moving. Finding a new home proves difficult. George Jefferson schemes to rent his old house next door to them cheap, just to annoy Archie.
Director: Wes Kenney | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 192
49.
Amen (1986–1991)
Episode:
The Courtship of Bess Richards
(1986)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
Deacon Frye tries to woo a gospel singer to sing at his church, but she thinks he wants to marry her.
Director: Herbert Kenwith | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery
Votes: 41
50.
Dinosaurs (1991–1994)
Episode:
Endangered Species
(1991)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
It's Fran and Earl's twentieth anniversary. To make it very special, Earl buys a delicacy for dinner: a species called grapdelites, who, thanks to his fellow snackers, are virtually extinct... See full summary »
Director: Jay Dubin | Stars: Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, Stuart Pankin, Allan Trautman
Votes: 214