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1. Raising Hope (2010–2014)
Episode: Jimmy's Fake Girlfriend (2012)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family

9.2
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Bored and increasingly desperate for a distraction even they can afford, Burt and Virginia try out various hobbies, until they agree improvisation acting fits them scoundrels. When Jimmy ... See full summary »

Director: Rebecca Asher | Stars: Lucas Neff, Martha Plimpton, Garret Dillahunt, Shannon Woodward

Votes: 610

2. Raising Hope (2010–2014)
Episode: Don't Vote for This Episode (2011)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Family

9.1
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At 23, Jimmy doesn't mind sharing his birthday with Maw Maw, although it was hell when he was a kid and she had lots of friends and he had none. When he turned 18 during his nasty Goth ... See full summary »

Director: Gregory Thomas Garcia | Stars: Lucas Neff, Martha Plimpton, Garret Dillahunt, Shannon Woodward

Votes: 616

3. Coach (1989–1997)
Episode: Christmas of the Van Damned (1993)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Sport

9.0
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After finding fellow Van Dams in Minnesota, Luther attends a family reunion/Christmas party where everything goes haywire.

Director: Craig T. Nelson | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Tim Bagley, Clare Carey

Votes: 54

4. Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy

8.8
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Larry David stars as an over-the-top version of himself in this comedy series that shows how seemingly trivial details of day-to-day life can precipitate a catastrophic chain of events.

Stars: Larry David, Cheryl Hines, Jeff Garlin, Susie Essman

Votes: 146,970

5. Coach (1989–1997)
Episode: Quarantine (1996)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Sport

8.8
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Hayden is bitten by a monkey in his office resulting in an overnight quarantine for him and his friends.

Director: Tony Dow | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Georgia Engel, Shelley Fabares

Votes: 39

6. Coach (1989–1997)
Episode: Coach for a Day: Part 2 (1994)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Sport

8.6
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Luther accepts a head coaching position at another school only to find he's not as qualified as he thought.

Director: Craig T. Nelson | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Philip Angelotti, Rachel Duncan

Votes: 49

7. Dear John (1988–1992)
Episode: Gone Camping (1989)

Comedy

8.6
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John clashes with his ex-wife over visitation issues with their son Matthew. To maximize the time they have, John takes him to a cabin in the woods. When an epic snowfall traps them in, it looks as though he doesn't plan to return him.

Director: John Rich | Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jere Burns, Jane Carr, Harry Groener

Votes: 32

8. Yes, Dear (2000–2006)
Episode: Jimmy from the Block (2005)

TV-PG | Comedy

8.6
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Now that Jimmy & Christine are homeowners, they have become the popular family in the neighborhood. Greg does not care but Kim is upset. Kim throws a party to show they are just as popular.

Director: Jeff Meyer | Stars: Anthony Clark, Jean Louisa Kelly, Liza Snyder, Mike O'Malley

Votes: 355

9. Coach (1989–1997)
Episode: The Babywreckers (1994)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Sport

8.5
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Hayden and Christine agree to watch over a friend's baby for practice, and when Christine has to leave for work Hayden is worried how he'll hold up alone.

Director: Tony Dow | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Steven Anderson, Shelley Fabares

Votes: 48

10. Dear John (1988–1992)
Episode: Dream Babe (1989)

Comedy

8.5
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Kirk starts an awkward relation with an overly fawning young Japanese woman who stumbles into the support group while looking for English class at the center and John is often inconvenienced to translate.

Director: Matthew Diamond | Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jere Burns, Jane Carr, Harry Groener

Votes: 35

11. Dear John (1988–1992)
Episode: A New Leash on Life (1989)

Comedy

8.5
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John finds a lost dog and modifies his life to accommodate it.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jere Burns, Jane Carr, Harry Groener

Votes: 32

12. Coach (1989–1997)
Episode: A Player to Be Named Later (1996)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Sport

8.4
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The Orlando Breakers have the pick for the NFL draft, but Hayden is having trouble picking the perfect player.

Director: Phil Rosenthal | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Mike Ditka, Shelley Fabares

Votes: 41

13. Coach (1989–1997)
Episode: My Cup Runneth Over (1994)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Sport

8.4
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Hayden appears as Christine's valentine on her talk show, but has an embarrassing on-air moment

Director: Jeff Meyer | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Shelley Fabares, Bill Fagerbakke

Votes: 43

14. Coach (1989–1997)
Episode: The Playbook (1993)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Sport

8.4
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The Screaming Eagles arrive in San Antonio for the National Championship and before long Dauber makes a horrible mistake.

Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, James Acheson, Jonathan Emerson

Votes: 46

15. Dear John (1988–1992)
Episode: Dear Mike (1988)

Comedy

8.4
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John's former best friend Mike gets dumped by John's ex-wife Wendy. Mike gets invited to the group by Louise while pretending to be Bill.

Director: Stan Daniels | Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jere Burns, Jane Carr, Harry Groener

Votes: 41

16. Coach (1989–1997)
Episode: The Pioneer Bowl (1993)

TV-14 | Comedy, Sport

8.3
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Hayden's dream of playing for a National Championship has come, but he may have to play the game without his defensive coordinator and best friend.

Director: Jeff Meyer | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Georgia Engel, Shelley Fabares

Votes: 62

17. Dear John (1988–1992)
Episode: John's Blind Date (1989)

Comedy

8.3
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After taking out a blind date on a romantic evening, the woman decides to start a new life with John much to his dismay.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jere Burns, Jane Carr, Harry Groener

Votes: 30

18. Yes, Dear (2000–2006)
Episode: Pilot (2000)

TV-PG | Comedy

8.3
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Greg and Kim live in their own home in California. Christine (Kim's sister) and Jimmy live in a nearby apartment. Jimmy talks Greg into allowing Kim and Christine to have a day without the children; he and Greg take the children. to a casino.

Director: Andrew D. Weyman | Stars: Anthony Clark, Jean Louisa Kelly, Liza Snyder, Mike O'Malley

Votes: 69

19. Dear John (1988–1992)
Episode: For a Friend (1989)

Comedy

8.3
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John's married friend Gary has his eye on Kate. He joins the group pretending to be a widower.

Director: Stan Daniels | Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jere Burns, Jane Carr, Harry Groener

Votes: 37

20. Raising Hope (2010–2014)
Episode: Prodigy (2011)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family

8.3
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Watching his 13-year-old self play the piano and singly beautifully, on home video, Jimmy sees through the claim that it was just a pianola, now broken. Virginia owns up to feeling guilty ... See full summary »

Director: Eyal Gordin | Stars: Lucas Neff, Martha Plimpton, Garret Dillahunt, Shannon Woodward

Votes: 454

21. Coach (1989–1997)
Episode: Belly of the Beast (1993)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Sport

8.2
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Riley Pringle is bitten by Luther's dog, Quincy. After the incident Riley wants the dog put to sleep, but Luther tries to stop him.

Director: Craig T. Nelson | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Raye Birk, Roy Brocksmith

Votes: 49

22. Coach (1989–1997)
Episode: It Should Happen to You (1994)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Sport

8.2
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Kelly introduces Hayden to a sports agent in New York who promises him a professional coaching job in time as long as he wins and does what she says.

Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Bill Fagerbakke, Kenneth Kimmins

Votes: 46

23. Coach (1989–1997)
Episode: Running on Empty (1993)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Sport

8.2
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Hayden and Christine can't have a baby and go to the doctor to find out why.

Director: Andre Belgrader | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Brandon Douglas, Shelley Fabares

Votes: 47

24. Coach (1989–1997)
Episode: Somebody's Baby (1996)

TV-14 | Comedy, Sport

8.2
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Julie is preparing to go into labor, and concerns arise for Hayden and Christine on whether or not they'll receive the baby when Julie's father and boyfriend show back up.

Director: Jeff Meyer | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Craig Anton, Cliff Bemis

Votes: 39

25. Coach (1989–1997)
Episode: The Stand-In (1994)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Sport

8.2
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Hayden and Christine can't have a baby, so Hayden tries to get a sperm donor so that Christine can have the perfect male athletic baby.

Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Troy Aikman, Pat Crawford Brown

Votes: 46

26. Yes, Dear (2000–2006)
Episode: Mr. Big Shot (2002)

TV-PG | Comedy

8.2
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Kim & Greg and the kids go on a family vacation with Christine & Jimmy and their kids to Lake Tahoe. Greg does not like staying in a cheaper hotel because that is all Jimmy can afford.

Director: Jeff Meyer | Stars: Anthony Clark, Jean Louisa Kelly, Liza Snyder, Mike O'Malley

Votes: 26

27. Coach (1989–1997)
Episode: Goodbye, Mr. Putts (1994)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Sport

8.2
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Judy and the other female coaches challenge Hayden and the men to a golf game over the best parking spots knowing that Luther is a horrible golf player.

Director: Craig T. Nelson | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Shelley Fabares, Bill Fagerbakke

Votes: 43

28. Raising Hope (2010–2014)
Episode: Blue Dots (2010)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family

8.2
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After it becomes painfully clear that Hope starts imitating her canine companions in the day care center, Jimmy decides it's his duty to get her into a prestigious kindergarten, which is ... See full summary »

Director: Eyal Gordin | Stars: Lucas Neff, Martha Plimpton, Garret Dillahunt, Shannon Woodward

Votes: 465

29. Raising Hope (2010–2014)
Episode: Mongooses (2011)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Family

8.2
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Realizing the three adult Chances are klutzes and a danger to themselves, Jimmy worries whether Hope will be taken care of after an accident. After an attempt to have them teach each other ... See full summary »

Director: Eyal Gordin | Stars: Lucas Neff, Martha Plimpton, Garret Dillahunt, Shannon Woodward

Votes: 402

30. Raising Hope (2010–2014)
Episode: Baby Monitor (2011)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family

8.2
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Barney tells the team he loses each year's annual commercial competition for the store, so now he wants to recruit his employees to compete for this year's submission; unfortunately, ... See full summary »

Director: Eyal Gordin | Stars: Lucas Neff, Martha Plimpton, Garret Dillahunt, Shannon Woodward

Votes: 411

31. Raising Hope (2010–2014)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family

8.1
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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: 40,670

32. Stark Raving Mad (1999–2000)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

8.1
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A neurotic book editor is paired with an eccentric writer.

Stars: Tony Shalhoub, Neil Patrick Harris, Eddie McClintock, Heather Dubrow

Votes: 802

33. Baby Talk (1991–1992)
Episode: Tooth and Nail (1991)

30 min | Comedy

8.1
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Director: John Sgueglia | Stars: Julia Duffy, William Hickey, Lenny Wolpe, Tom Alan Robbins

Votes: 14

34. Coach (1989–1997)
Episode: My Best Friend's Girl (1994)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Sport

8.1
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Luther has a new girl who Hayden thinks can be a little rough around the edges.

Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Shelley Fabares, Bill Fagerbakke

Votes: 42

35. Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)
Episode: Kamikaze Bingo (2005)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy

8.1
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Larry offends a Japanese art dealer by implying that his father was not a real Kamikaze pilot. Later, Larry accuses his own dad's retirement home of fixing their bingo game.

Director: Robert B. Weide | Stars: Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Kevin Nealon

Votes: 1,715

36. Yes, Dear (2000–2006)
Episode: The Limo (2006)

TV-PG | Comedy

8.1
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Greg and Jimmy hire a limo for dinner and a Rascal Flatts concert for the wedding anniversaries. It goes bad when the dinner reservations run late and they miss the concert. It gets better when Rascal Flatts mistakenly get in their limo.

Director: Jeff Meyer | Stars: Anthony Clark, Jean Louisa Kelly, Liza Snyder, Mike O'Malley

Votes: 35

37. Raising Hope (2010–2014)
Episode: Happy Halloween (2010)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family

8.1
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Sabrina's boyfriend can't make it to the deli guy's Halloween party, so Jimmy offers to put on his costume and go in his place. Virginia takes Maw Maw, who is dressed as a cat, ... See full summary »

Director: Gregory Thomas Garcia | Stars: Lucas Neff, Martha Plimpton, Garret Dillahunt, Shannon Woodward

Votes: 411

38. Raising Hope (2010–2014)
Episode: Mrs. Smartypants (2012)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family

8.1
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Based on a block assembly toy, Jimmy and parents proudly assume Hope inherited her serial ma's IQ. Afraid of looking stupid to Sabrina as his daughter outsmarts him, Jimmy decides to return... See full summary »

Director: Eyal Gordin | Stars: Lucas Neff, Martha Plimpton, Garret Dillahunt, Shannon Woodward

Votes: 314

39. Raising Hope (2010–2014)
Episode: It's a Hopeful Life (2011)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family

8.1
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A remarkably recognizable movie forces the Chances to have a look at their own family life. For Jimmy, Maw-Maw's spirit takes him on a frightening journey to an alternative future, if he ... See full summary »

Director: Tucker Gates | Stars: Lucas Neff, Martha Plimpton, Garret Dillahunt, Shannon Woodward

Votes: 390

40. Raising Hope (2010–2014)
Episode: The Men of New Natesville (2011)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family

8.1
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Jimmy's close relationship with daughter Hope has him sewing dresses, baking cookies, and wearing fancy hats at tea parties until Burt yells at him to "Stop being a girl!". In an attempt to... See full summary »

Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Lucas Neff, Martha Plimpton, Garret Dillahunt, Shannon Woodward

Votes: 294

41. Raising Hope (2010–2014)
Episode: Sheer Madness (2012)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family

8.1
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As Jimmy and Sabrina's relationship continues to grow, they both begin to realize that they've been hiding some of their habits from each other. They agree to let their guards down and ... See full summary »

Director: Phil Traill | Stars: Lucas Neff, Martha Plimpton, Garret Dillahunt, Shannon Woodward

Votes: 325

42. Raising Hope (2010–2014)
Episode: Inside Probe (2012)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family

8.1
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Geraldo's stand-in Nancy Grace interviewed the Chance family and friends for a documentary on the Natesville crime cloud since Lucy arrived. As it's finally aired, they, now jealous Sabrina... See full summary »

Director: Gregory Thomas Garcia | Stars: Lucas Neff, Martha Plimpton, Garret Dillahunt, Shannon Woodward

Votes: 333

43. Raising Hope (2010–2014)
Episode: I Want My Baby Back, Baby Back, Baby Back (2012)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family

8.1
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The Chances and Lucy go to war in the court room when Lucy wants to have custody of Hope.

Director: Eyal Gordin | Stars: Lucas Neff, Martha Plimpton, Garret Dillahunt, Shannon Woodward

Votes: 412

44. Baby Talk (1991–1992)
Episode: The Fever (1991)

30 min | Comedy

8.0
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Director: John Sgueglia | Stars: Julia Duffy, William Hickey, Lenny Wolpe, Tom Alan Robbins

Votes: 14

45. Coach (1989–1997)
Episode: Is It Hot in Here, or Is It Me?: Part 2 (1995)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Sport

8.0
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After making a fool of himself in front an Orlando crowd, Hayden must attempt to do some damage control before his NFL head-coaching debut.

Director: Jeff Meyer | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Bill Fagerbakke, Katherine Helmond

Votes: 40

46. Coach (1989–1997)
Episode: Kelly's New Guy: Part 2 (1995)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Sport

8.0
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Kelly's new boyfriend leaves town before the party after fighting with Kelly. Hayden still holds a party for Kelly upsetting her to the point she turns to a friend for comfort.

Director: Craig T. Nelson | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Bill Fagerbakke, Kenneth Kimmins

Votes: 46

47. Coach (1989–1997)
Episode: Like Father, Like Daughter (1994)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Sport

8.0
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Hayden goes to New York to accept an award and is excited to visit Kelly, but after seeing her at work Hayden is worried Kelly is making similar mistakes he once made in putting work before family.

Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Steve Bean, Clare Carey

Votes: 48

48. Coach (1989–1997)
Episode: The Luck Stops Here (1993)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Sport

8.0
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Hayden's Screaming Eagles have started the season with four straight victories, yet Hayden is upset as he believes his team has not been the better team in those wins.

Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Clare Carey, Shelley Fabares

Votes: 46

49. Stark Raving Mad (1999–2000)
Episode: Four Colds and a Funeral (1999)

TV-PG | Comedy

8.0
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When a beloved children's author dies due to complications from the common cold, Henry believes he's responsible.

Director: Gail Mancuso | Stars: Tony Shalhoub, Neil Patrick Harris, Eddie McClintock, Dorie Barton

Votes: 18

50. Coach (1989–1997)
Episode: One of the Guys (1994)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Sport

8.0
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Hayden is forced to invite Christine on the guy's annual fishing trip in the hope she'll hate it and never intrude on his time with his friends again.

Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Shelley Fabares, Bill Fagerbakke

Votes: 46



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