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1.
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode:
Turkeys Away
(1978)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
Feeling left out by all the recent changes, Mr. Carlson decides to launch his own Thanksgiving promotion. With the aid of Herb and Les, the Big Guy turns a routine turkey give-away into a comic catastrophe.
Director: Michael Zinberg | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders
Votes: 1,085
2.
Oliver Beene (2003–2004)
Episode:
Superhero
(2004)
Comedy, Adventure
Oliver can't take a good picture and a new suit for picture day won't solve the problem. So he decides to wear a superhero costume instead. Ted is jealous when his beloved baseball coach starts spending time with Elke.
Stars: Grant Rosenmeyer, Grant Shaud, Wendy Makkena, Andrew Lawrence
Votes: 48
3. Super Night of Rock 'n' Roll (1984 TV Special)
Music
Director: Malcolm Leo | Stars: Donny Baldwin, Chuck Berry, D.J. Bonebrake, James Brown
Votes: 17
5. Likely Stories, Vol. 4 (1983 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy
"Likely Stories" was one Pay-TV's first original comedy programs. The one-hour shows were a mixed-bag of short films, videos, and animation that helped define the cutting-edge of today's ... See full summary »
Directors: Peter Bonerz, David Jablin, Bruce Kimmel, Danny DeVito | Stars: Angela Aames, Lillian Adams, Peter Brocco, Robert Costanzo
Votes: 12
6.
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976–1977)
Episode:
Episode #2.5
(1976)
TV-PG | Comedy, Romance
Loretta and Merle come face to face for the first time since the shooting. Chester confides to Mary that he hid a nuclear device in the hospital and plans to blast his way out. Charlie ... See full summary »
Director: Nessa Hyams | Stars: Louise Lasser, Greg Mullavey, Mary Kay Place, Graham Jarvis
Votes: 14
7. Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983 TV Special)
130 min | Documentary, Music
The 25th Anniversary of Motown Records is celebrated by its past and present stars playing their greatest hits, plus some new ones.
Director: Don Mischer | Stars: Adam Ant, Nick Ashford, Florence Ballard, Renaldo Benson
Votes: 347
8.
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode:
Fish Story
(1979)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
On the day Carlson and Travis are being interviewed by a newspaper, everything around them goes wrong in the silliest way possible.
Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders
Votes: 252
9.
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode:
Up and Down the Dial
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
Mama Carlson announces plans to change WKRP's format.
Director: George Gaynes | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders
Votes: 168
10. House M.D. (2004–2012)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Mystery
Using a crack team of doctors and his wits, an antisocial maverick doctor specializing in diagnostic medicine does whatever it takes to solve puzzling cases that come his way.
Stars: Hugh Laurie, Omar Epps, Robert Sean Leonard, Jesse Spencer
Votes: 514,869
11.
The New WKRP in Cincinnati (1991–1993)
Episode:
Fever in the Morning
(1993)
TV-PG | Comedy
Johnny returns to WKRP for the funeral of Moss, the overnight DJ, and ends up staying on to cover his time slot.
Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Gordon Jump, Richard Sanders, Frank Bonner, French Stewart
Votes: 12
12.
The Rockford Files (1974–1980)
Episode:
The House on Willis Avenue
(1978)
TV-PG | 95 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a fellow P.I. is killed on the Ventura freeway, Jim and Richie Brockelman team up to find out if it really was an accident.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: James Garner, Noah Beery Jr., Joe Santos, Jackie Cooper
Votes: 336
13.
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode:
An Explosive Affair: Part 2
(1981)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
Conclusion of two-part series. WKRP receives a terrorist bomb threat.
Director: Linda Day | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders
Votes: 152
14.
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode:
Clean Up Radio Everywhere
(1981)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
A preacher with Clean Up Radio Everywhere wants WKRP to stop playing specific songs due to the lyrics. Mr. Carlson thinks the station should cooperate, while the rest say the songs are classics and shouldn't be subjected to censorship.
Director: Linda Day | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders
Votes: 180
15.
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode:
Filthy Pictures: Part 2
(1980)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
After the nude photos of Jennifer and the blackmail plot is revealed, the radio staff tries to recover the photos and negatives from the unscrupulous photographer.
Director: Rod Daniel | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders
Votes: 159
16.
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode:
In Concert
(1980)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
The staff find themselves consumed with guilt for promoting a Who concert at Riverfront Coliseum when its general admission policy causes a terrible tragedy.
Director: Linda Day | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders
Votes: 225
17.
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode:
Baby, It's Cold Inside
(1981)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
The heat has gone out at the Flimm Building. But Johnny (Hessman) has ideas of his own on how to keep his co-workers warm.
Director: Rod Daniel | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders
Votes: 146
18.
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976–1977)
Episode:
Episode #2.9
(1976)
TV-PG | Comedy, Romance
Dr. Williams confirms Mary's chat with Gore Vidal when Mary requests an overnight pass to go home and clean her kitchen for his visit. Mary wonders if she'll be required to have sex with Dr... See full summary »
Director: Nessa Hyams | Stars: Louise Lasser, Greg Mullavey, Mary Kay Place, Graham Jarvis
Votes: 13
19.
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode:
An Explosive Affair: Part 1
(1981)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
In the first of this two-part episode, WKRP receives a terrorist bomb threat.
Director: Linda Day | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders
Votes: 158
20.
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode:
Filthy Pictures: Part 1
(1980)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
Andy and Jennifer agree do a photo shoot for a charity. While dressing after the session is done, the photographer for the photo shoot, takes nude photos of Jennifer without her knowledge and tries to blackmail her.
Director: Rod Daniel | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders
Votes: 158
21.
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode:
The Consultant
(1981)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
Mother Carlson hires a radio doctor to evaluate the station and Andy worries when the doctor threatens to write a poor review if the station doesn't buy his services.
Director: Dolores Ferraro | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders
Votes: 182
22.
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967–1993)
Episode:
Episode #3.7
(1968)
Comedy
Prod.#209 Donovan and Dion. Cameo by George Harrison who encourages the Brothers to continue trying to tell the truth to America. A Musician's Strike makes their theme Acappella.
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Tom Smothers, Dick Smothers, Dion DiMucci, Jennifer Warnes
Votes: 21
23.
The New WKRP in Cincinnati (1991–1993)
Episode:
Nancy's Old Man
(1993)
TV-PG | Comedy
Nancy's salesman father (Fred Willard) looks and acts like an older version of Herb. And if he doesn't sell weight-loss products, he's fired.
Director: Howard Hesseman | Stars: Gordon Jump, Frank Bonner, Richard Sanders, Mykelti Williamson
Votes: 8
24. Boston Legal (2004–2008)
TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Boston Legal is a spin-off of the long-running David E. Kelley series The Practice (1997), following the exploits of former Practice character Alan Shore (James Spader) at the legal firm of Crane, Poole, and Schmidt.
Stars: James Spader, William Shatner, Candice Bergen, Rene Auberjonois
Votes: 50,069
25. 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: 4,244
26. The Comedy Company (1978 TV Movie)
120 min | Comedy, Drama
Director: Lee Philips | Stars: Jack Albertson, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Herb Edelman, Joyce Van Patten
Votes: 16
27.
Mannix (1967–1975)
Episode:
A Ransom for Yesterday
(1975)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A suddenly demanded ransom of $250,000, leads to Mannix to becoming involved in an unsolved and closed case regarding a kidnapped boy....which took place over 5 years ago.
Director: Bill Bixby | Stars: Mike Connors, Gail Fisher, Diana Hyland, Dabney Coleman
Votes: 111
28.
Touched by an Angel (1994–2003)
Episode:
Monica's Bad Day
(2000)
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy
While learning to parallel park, Monica bumps into a man who walks in front of the car. While not hurt, he is rude to her. Monica is upset and it seems to affect her whole day regardless of how she tries to make it up to him.
Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: Roma Downey, Della Reese, John Dye, Doug E. Doug
Votes: 62
29.
This Is Tom Jones (1969–1971)
Episode:
Episode #2.11
(1969)
Documentary, Music
Director: Jon Scoffield | Stars: Tom Jones, Peter Bonerz, Barbara Bosson, Glen Campbell
Votes: 6
30.
Lie to Me (2009–2011)
Episode:
Beat the Devil
(2010)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dr. Lightman is convinced that one of his former protégé's students is a sociopath connected to a woman's disappearance, but everyone else is skeptical. Meanwhile, Torres and Loker help a high school teacher who thinks he saw an UFO.
Director: Vahan Moosekian | Stars: Tim Roth, Kelli Williams, Brendan Hines, Monica Raymund
Votes: 1,061
31.
The New WKRP in Cincinnati (1991–1993)
Episode:
Fever All Through the Night
(1993)
TV-PG | Comedy
Johnny continues in his quest to set a world record for continuous broadcasting, but numerous distractions make it increasingly difficult.
Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Gordon Jump, Frank Bonner, Richard Sanders, Mykelti Williamson
Votes: 9
32. Psych (2006–2014)
TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
When a novice sleuth convinces the police he has psychic powers, he and his reluctant best friend are hired on as consultants to help solve complicated cases.
Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Corbin Bernsen
Votes: 106,129
33. The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Widower Sheriff Andy Taylor, and his son Opie, live with Andy's Aunt Bee in Mayberry, North Carolina. With virtually no crimes to solve, most of Andy's time is spent philosophizing and calming down his cousin Deputy Barney Fife.
Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Frances Bavier
Votes: 17,035
34.
One Day at a Time (1975–1984)
Episode:
Lovers & Other Parents
(1982)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Ann and Mark's father have dinner with Mark and Barbara and things move very fast between them.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Bonnie Franklin, Pat Harrington Jr., Glenn Scarpelli, Shelley Fabares
Votes: 98
35.
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode:
Jennifer and the Will
(1981)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
When an elderly gentleman friend of Jennifer's dies, the man's family blames her for stealing his fortune.
Director: Dolores Ferraro | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders
Votes: 154
36.
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode:
Mike Fright
(1979)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
In reference to the garbage strike happening in the city, Johnny, on the air, makes a flippant comment that if the city won't pick up people's garbage, the people should bring their garbage... See full summary »
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders
Votes: 147
37. Soap (1977–1981)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The soap-operish antics of two families: the Campbells and the Tates.
Stars: Katherine Helmond, Rod Roddy, Richard Mulligan, Cathryn Damon
Votes: 8,294
38. Faerie Tale Theatre (1982–1987)
50 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A miscellany of numerous classic fairy tales' adaptations.
Stars: Shelley Duvall, John Achorn, Patrick DeSantis, David McCharen
Votes: 2,522
39. The Dick Cavett Show (1968–1988)
TV-G | 90 min | Music, Talk-Show
This particular series combines several "The Dick Cavett Show" on ABC: ABC This Morning/The Dick Cavett Show ABC Daytime March 1968 - January 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Primetime May 1969 - September 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night December 1969 - January 1975 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night September - December 1986
Stars: Dick Cavett, Bobby Rosengarden, Fred Foy, Mort Sahl
Votes: 945
40.
Family (1976–1980)
Episode:
A Special Kind of Loving
(1976)
TV-PG | Drama, Family
Willie meets Salina McGee and falls in love, leading to Buddy's jealousy, who needs him to help her overcome her fear of diving.
Director: Randal Kleiser | Stars: Sada Thompson, James Broderick, Elayne Heilveil, Gary Frank
Votes: 57
41.
House M.D. (2004–2012)
Episode:
Sex Kills
(2006)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Mystery
House and the team struggle to diagnose one patient in order to save another. Clinic Case: College student claims he has the hots for heifers.
Director: David Semel | Stars: Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein, Omar Epps, Robert Sean Leonard
Votes: 3,046
42.
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode:
Hoodlum Rock
(1978)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
WKRP promotes a concert for the well dressed and spoken, and gleefully violent, rock band, Scum of the Earth.
Director: Michael Zinberg | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders
Votes: 341
43.
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode:
Jennifer's Home for Christmas
(1979)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
Christmas is coming up and everyone at the station is anxious to leave and start their holiday plans...everyone, except for Jennifer. Jennifer seems as if she has no holiday plans and is ... See full summary »
Director: Rod Daniel | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders
Votes: 163
44.
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode:
The Creation of Venus
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
While Andy and Venus are playing jokes on each other at the radio station, Mama Carlson visits and then quizzes them. Venus lets it slip he used to be a teacher. Andy and Venus tell the story of how Venus went from school teacher to DJ.
Director: Gordon Jump | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders
Votes: 130
45.
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode:
To Err Is Human
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
Kiss the Cook. Hundreds of cardboard figures of Herb at his barbecue instead of Venus promoting shampoo. When an ad for one of the station's sponsors that's supposed to show Venus somehow ... See full summary »
Director: Linda Day | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders
Votes: 129
46.
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode:
Who Is Gordon Sims?
(1979)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
Venus is forced to confess his real name, and the fact that he is wanted for desertion from the Army.
Director: Rod Daniel | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders
Votes: 216
47.
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967–1993)
Episode:
Episode #3.11
(1968)
Comedy
Prod.#213 The Doors sing "Wild Child" and "Touch Me", George Carlin, The Committee. Tom puts on riot gear and Gas Mask explaining that he is going to college.
Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Tom Smothers, Dick Smothers, Peter Bonerz, Barbara Bosson
Votes: 25
48. The Rockford Files (1974– )
TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The cases of an easy-going ex-convict turned private investigator.
Stars: James Garner, Noah Beery Jr., Joe Santos, Luis Delgado
Votes: 10,897
49.
Head of the Class (1986–1991)
Episode:
We Love You, Mrs. Russell
(1988)
TV-G | Comedy
The students and Mr. Moore discover that a beloved English teacher has Alzheimer's.
Director: Art Dielhenn | Stars: Howard Hesseman, William G. Schilling, Jeannetta Arnette, Leslie Bega
Votes: 35
50.
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode:
Commercial Break
(1979)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
The staff of WKRP is tasked with creating a commercial for a lucrative advertising contract with a funeral home, to Mr. Carlson's growing discomfort.
Director: Rod Daniel | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders
Votes: 216