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1. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Set almost 100 years after Captain Kirk's 5-year mission, a new generation of Starfleet officers sets off in the U.S.S. Enterprise-D on its own mission to go where no one has gone before.
Stars: Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton
Votes: 136,323
2.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Guilty Until Proven Innocent
(1989)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
The court finds probable cause that Gary killed Jill and denies him bail. Jill's landlord finds Gary's car key near the building. Frank and Mack determine Jill planned to get married to ... See full summary »
Director: Lawrence Kasha | Stars: Teri Austin, William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Michele Lee
Votes: 15
3.
Lou Grant (1977–1982)
Episode:
Brushfire
(1980)
TV-PG | 49 min | Crime, Drama
The paper is on the scene of a series of brush fires in the California Valley. Charlie, who is on the verge of separating from his wife, makes a last ditch effort to save his home from the fires as well as his marriage.
Director: Donald Baer | Stars: Edward Asner, Robert Walden, Linda Kelsey, Mason Adams
Votes: 24
4.
Perfect Strangers (1986–1993)
Episode:
The 'King' and I
(1989)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Family
Balki is accidentally hypnotized into thinking he is Elvis Presley whenever he hears a bell ring.
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Bronson Pinchot, Mark Linn-Baker, Melanie Wilson, Rebeca Arthur
Votes: 80
5.
Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983–1987)
Episode:
Vigilante Mothers
(1985)
TV-PG | 48 min | Adventure, Comedy, Romance
One of the components of a dangerous form of nerve gas is stolen and Lee goes undercover in Amanda's neighbourhood to watch over a scientist as Amanda gets involved in anti-pollution.
Director: John Patterson | Stars: Kate Jackson, Bruce Boxleitner, Beverly Garland, Mel Stewart
Votes: 62
6.
Hotel (1983–1988)
Episode:
Christmas
(1983)
Drama, Romance
It's Christmas time and Santa is spreading good cheer amongst the staff and clientele. A young girl wants a baby brother and an elderly woman is feeling lonely. A crime gang is planning to take what they can.
Director: Philip Leacock | Stars: James Brolin, Connie Sellecca, Shea Farrell, Nathan Cook
Votes: 38
7. South Central (1994)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Joan Mosley, tries to raise her two children in a troubled neighborhood after a son is killed. Andre is 17, is attracted to the wealthy Nicole and hangs with buddy Rashad. Tasha is her studious daughter and Deion her mute foster child.
Stars: Tina Lifford, Larenz Tate, Tasha Scott, Keith Mbulo
Votes: 287
8.
The Greatest American Hero (1981–1983)
Episode:
The Newlywed Game
(1983)
TV-14 | 48 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
The day of Pam's and Ralph's wedding is coming fast, but unfortunately what appears to be the United States government has found out about the suit and makes life very complicated for all involved.
Director: Chuck Bowman | Stars: William Katt, Robert Culp, Connie Sellecca, Michael Paré
Votes: 65
9.
Dynasty (1981–1989)
Episode:
Ben
(1986)
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, Romance
Krystle and Alexis "mud wrestle" over Blake; Bart expresses his true feelings for Steven while a private investigator uncovers Bart's former love affairs; Garrett's suspicions about ... See full summary »
Director: Kim Friedman | Stars: John Forsythe, Linda Evans, Gordon Thomson, Jack Coleman
Votes: 73
10.
Hotel (1983–1988)
Episode:
Tomorrows
(1984)
Drama, Romance
A man meets his new step-father but he is more concerned about his mother mental state. A prince staying at the St. Gregory meets a lowly young woman in a flower stall and invites her to a fund-raising ball.
Director: Philip Leacock | Stars: James Brolin, Connie Sellecca, Shea Farrell, Nathan Cook
Votes: 52
11.
Dallas (1978–1991)
Episode:
Curiosity Killed the Cat
(1985)
TV-PG | 48 min | Drama, Romance
The disappearance of Jack Ewing puts J.R. in an embarrassing position and the threat of the impending deal with Marinos could crumble. J.R. promises an angry Angelica he will find out why Jack did not show up for their luncheon meeting.
Director: Larry Hagman | Stars: Barbara Bel Geddes, Linda Gray, Larry Hagman, Susan Howard
Votes: 108
12.
The Amazing Spider-Man (1977–1979)
Episode:
Wolfpack
(1979)
TV-PG | 46 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
When a man discovers a compound that can make people do whatever he wants, he makes them commit crimes. He starts by making three people including Rita steal something. Later he plans to steal something from a former employer.
Director: Joseph Manduke | Stars: Nicholas Hammond, Robert F. Simon, Chip Fields, Ellen Bry
Votes: 65
13.
Baretta (1975–1978)
Episode:
Lyman P. Dokker, Fed
(1977)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Strother Martin's third and final episode casts him as a nerdy FBI computer expert who desperately wants to get out into the field. When his bosses in Washington pooh-pooh that idea, he ... See full summary »
Director: Burt Brinckerhoff | Stars: Robert Blake, Martine Beswick, Richard Collier, Tom Ewell
Votes: 42
14.
Dynasty (1981–1989)
Episode:
Kidnapped
(1985)
TV-PG | 47 min | Drama, Romance
As Alexis and Amanda emerge from an exclusive bridal salon, a car suddenly screeches to a halt and Amanda is pulled inside. A high-speed chase ensues. As Dex forces the kidnapper's car onto... See full summary »
Director: Jerome Courtland | Stars: John Forsythe, Linda Evans, John James, Pamela Bellwood
Votes: 78
15.
Father Dowling Mysteries (1989–1991)
Episode:
The Solid Gold Headache Mystery
(1990)
TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Sister Stephanie is entrusted six million dollars in the will of a deceased parishioner. Everyone, including the man's family, wants the money and may be willing to do anything to get it.
Director: Charles S. Dubin | Stars: Tom Bosley, Tracy Nelson, James Stephens, Mary Wickes
Votes: 57
16.
Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode:
The Husband
(1987)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a woman learns her husband has another wife, she confronts him even making threats. Later he is found dead. She is arrested and Ben defends her. He learns that the man has more secrets.
Director: Tony Mordente | Stars: Andy Griffith, Nancy Stafford, Kari Lizer, Kene Holiday
Votes: 116
17. The Greatest American Hero (1981–1983)
TV-14 | 60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
A teacher is asked to be a superhero using a special alien suit with powers he can barely understand or control.
Stars: William Katt, Connie Sellecca, Robert Culp, Michael Paré
Votes: 6,631
18. Lou Grant (1977–1982)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama
The trials of a former television station manager, turned newspaper city editor, and his journalist staff.
Stars: Edward Asner, Robert Walden, Mason Adams, Jack Bannon
Votes: 2,408
19.
L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode:
Auld L'Anxiety
(1987)
TV-PG | 48 min | Drama
Brackman agonizes when his half-brother, Erroll, catches him making out with his bailiff, Rhonda, in which he blackmails Brackman for use of his office at the firm. Meanwhile, McKenzie is ... See full summary »
Director: Nell Cox | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry
Votes: 40
20.
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
Episode:
Half a Life
(1991)
TV-PG | 46 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Counselor Troi's mother visits the Enterprise and becomes infatuated with a man whose culture forces him into a suicidal ritual called "The Resolution."
Director: Les Landau | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn
Votes: 3,304
21.
Dallas (1978–1991)
Episode:
En Passant
(1985)
TV-PG | 48 min | Drama, Romance
J.R.'s efforts to coerce the judge in the custody fight with Sue Ellen over their son prove fruitless after Sue Ellen takes John Ross' future into her own hands.
Director: Michael Preece | Stars: Barbara Bel Geddes, Linda Gray, Larry Hagman, Susan Howard
Votes: 107
22. Perfect Strangers (1986–1993)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
A high-strung and cynical man's life is never the same when his naive but good-natured cousin comes to America to live with him.
Stars: Bronson Pinchot, Mark Linn-Baker, Melanie Wilson, Rebeca Arthur
Votes: 11,026
23. Dark Justice (1991–1993)
60 min | Crime, Drama
After the murder of his wife and daughter, Judge Nicholas Marshall loses faith in the system. Selecting defendants from the cases, he pressures them to perform community service, as members of a vigilante group.
Stars: Clayton Prince, Dick O'Neill, Bruce Abbott, Janet Gunn
Votes: 377
24.
Dynasty (1981–1989)
Episode:
The Proposal
(1985)
TV-PG | 47 min | Drama, Romance
After reaching safety, a paralyzed King Galen is hospitalized; Joel poses as a doctor to gain entry to the mansion; Claudia inherits and oil well; Rita drugs Blake; Galen makes Alexis a powerful promise from his hospital bed.
Director: Robert Scheerer | Stars: John Forsythe, Linda Evans, Pamela Bellwood, Gordon Thomson
Votes: 71
25.
The Love Boat (1977–1987)
Episode:
The Horse Lover/Secretary to the Stars/Julie's Decision/Gopher and Isaac Buy a Horse/Village People Ride Again
(1980)
TV-G | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A famous movie star (Loni Anderson) disguises herself as her own secretary, in order to enjoy some privacy; but, as the secretary, she finds love with a fellow passenger (Charles Frank). ... See full summary »
Director: Roger Duchowny | Stars: Gavin MacLeod, Bernie Kopell, Fred Grandy, Ted Lange
Votes: 81
26. Dallas (1978–1991)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
J.R. Ewing, a Texas oil baron, uses manipulation and blackmail to achieve his ambitions, both business and personal. He often comes into conflict with his brother Bobby, his arch-enemy Cliff Barnes and his long-suffering wife Sue Ellen.
Stars: Larry Hagman, Ken Kercheval, Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray
Votes: 16,606
27. Matlock (1986–1995)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Ben Matlock is a very expensive criminal defense attorney, who charges one hundred thousand dollars to take a case. Fortunately, he's worth every penny, as he and his associates defend his clients by finding the real killer.
Stars: Andy Griffith, Linda Purl, Kene Holiday, Nancy Stafford
Votes: 9,370
28. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
TV-PG | 46 min | Drama
The lives and work of the staff of a major Los Angeles law firm.
Stars: Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Alan Rachins, Michael Tucker
Votes: 6,481
29. Mork & Mindy (1978–1982)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
A wacky alien comes to Earth to study its residents and the life of the human woman he boards with is never the same.
Stars: Robin Williams, Pam Dawber, Ralph James, Conrad Janis
Votes: 12,694
30. The Doctors (1963–1982)
30 min | Drama, Romance
Dr. Matt Powers is chief of Hope Memorial Hospital in the city of Madison, and he cares about the lives of staff and patients.
Stars: James Pritchett, David O'Brien, Lydia Bruce, Elizabeth Hubbard
Votes: 249
31. Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983–1987)
TV-14 | 60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Romance
The adventures of a housewife and a spy, with whom she fell in love.
Stars: Kate Jackson, Bruce Boxleitner, Beverly Garland, Mel Stewart
Votes: 3,824
32.
The Amazing Spider-Man (1977–1979)
Episode:
Escort to Danger
(1978)
TV-PG | 46 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
A foreign dignitary arrives in New York City when his daughter competes in an international beauty pageant. Peter Parker connives to be her escort (to get an exclusive for the Daily Bugle), but Spider-Man must rescue her from kidnappers.
Director: Dennis Donnelly | Stars: Nicholas Hammond, Robert F. Simon, Chip Fields, Michael Pataki
Votes: 82
33.
Barnaby Jones (1973–1980)
Episode:
Victim of Love
(1978)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
J.R. gets involved in a dangerous situation when an old friend tells him that her ex-husband is stalking her and their son and using his influence as a police officer to do it.
Director: Walter Grauman | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Lee Meriwether, Mark Shera, Darleen Carr
Votes: 61
34.
Who's the Boss? (1984–1992)
Episode:
Couple Trouble
(1990)
Not Rated | 24 min | Comedy, Romance
When circumstances bring Tony to accompany Angela on a date as substitute, they meet an enviably less restrained couple, Brad and Jane, who are picking a wedding date and can barely believe... See full summary »
Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Tony Danza, Judith Light, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro
Votes: 75
35. Barnaby Jones (1973–1980)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Private eye Barnaby Jones works with his widowed daughter-in-law to solve cases.
Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Lee Meriwether, Mark Shera, John Carter
Votes: 3,150
36. Nine to Five (1980)
PG | 109 min | Comedy
Three female employees of a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot find a way to turn the tables on him.
Director: Colin Higgins | Stars: Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, Dabney Coleman
Votes: 39,466 | Gross: $103.29M
37. Knots Landing (1979–1993)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
The residents of Knots Landing, a coastal suburb of Los Angeles, deal with various issues such as infidelity, health scares, rape, murder, kidnapping, assassinations, drug smuggling, corporate intrigue and criminal investigations.
Stars: Michele Lee, Ted Shackelford, Joan Van Ark, Kevin Dobson
Votes: 3,225
38. Father Dowling Mysteries (1989–1991)
TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
An amiable, inquisitive Chicago priest moonlights as a detective and is assisted by a rather worldly, lock-picking nun.
Stars: Tom Bosley, Tracy Nelson, Mary Wickes, James Stephens
Votes: 2,140
39. Blood Feud (1983 TV Movie)
210 min | Crime, Drama
Made for TV movie about Bobby Kennedy's campaign to bring Jimmy Hoffa to justice.
Director: Mike Newell | Stars: Robert Blake, Cotter Smith, Danny Aiello, Edward Albert
Votes: 212
40.
South Central (1994)
Episode:
Pilot
(1994)
Comedy, Drama
Joan objects when Andre purchases a beeper. Although he insists that he needs it to keep his social life in order, Joan believes the beeper will make him a target for drug dealers or gang ... See full summary »
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Tina Lifford, Larenz Tate, Tasha Scott, Keith Mbulo
Votes: 10
41.
Models Inc. (1994–1995)
Episode:
By Crook or by Hook
(1995)
Drama
Anna joins the agency, much to Carrie's chagrin. Anna then starts making advances towards Craig as part of her plan to land the lead for a movie role of his book about Models Inc. But Craig... See full summary »
Director: Jerry Jameson | Stars: Linda Gray, Garcelle Beauvais, Cameron Daddo, David Goldsmith
Votes: 24
42. Baretta (1975–1978)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The cases of maverick undercover New York City detective Tony Baretta (Robert Blake).
Stars: Robert Blake, Tom Ewell, Edward Grover, Michael D. Roberts
Votes: 2,872
43. The Silent Lovers (1980 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama
Follows the arrival of Greta Garbo in Hollywood, and her ill fated affair with fellow star John Gilbert.
Director: John Erman | Stars: Brian Keith, Barry Bostwick, Harold Gould, John Rubinstein
Votes: 94
44. Who's the Boss? (1984–1992)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
Tony Micelli, a retired baseball player, becomes the housekeeper of Angela Bower, an advertising executive in New York. Together they raise their kids, Samantha Micelli and Jonathan Bower, with help from Mona Robinson, Angela's man-crazy mother.
Stars: Tony Danza, Judith Light, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro
Votes: 15,588
45. The Memory of Eva Ryker (1980 TV Movie)
144 min | Drama
A young woman has spent her life tormented by the death of her mother, who was on a cruise ship torpedoed during World War II. When her father hires an investigator to look into the ... See full summary »
Director: Walter Grauman | Stars: Natalie Wood, Robert Foxworth, Roddy McDowall, Bradford Dillman
Votes: 161
46. To Kill a Cop (1978 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 186 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Earl Eischied is a man with his hands full. As the Chief of Detectives in New York City, he is trying to break up a group of black militants that are on a crime spree, including the killing of a police officer.
Director: Gary Nelson | Stars: Joe Don Baker, Desi Arnaz Jr., Christine Belford, Scott Brady
Votes: 90
47. Crisis in Mid-air (1979 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama
The life of a stressed out air controller falls apart as he battles a court case involving a mid-air collision which is causing the unhappiness of his wife.
Director: Walter Grauman | Stars: George Peppard, Karen Grassle, Desi Arnaz Jr., Michael Constantine
Votes: 74
48.
Models Inc. (1994–1995)
Episode:
Exposure
(1995)
Drama
During Adam and Grayson's court battle for custody of Daniel, Grayson tries to blackmail their arbitration judge to rule on her behalf after finding out that Judge Moore is one of her ... See full summary »
Director: Les Sheldon | Stars: Linda Gray, Garcelle Beauvais, Cameron Daddo, David Goldsmith
Votes: 24
49.
Mork & Mindy (1978–1982)
Episode:
Invasion of the Mork Snatchers
(1980)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Mork becomes so hopelessly addicted to advertisements that they invade his dreams.
Director: Howard Storm | Stars: Robin Williams, Pam Dawber, Jay Thomas, Gina Hecht
Votes: 101
50. Tap (1989)
PG-13 | 111 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Just released from prison, Max Washington must decide which of his previous professions to return to: burglary or tap-dancing.
Director: Nick Castle | Stars: Gregory Hines, Suzzanne Douglas, Sammy Davis Jr., Savion Glover
Votes: 1,805 | Gross: $9.11M