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1.
Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
Episode:
Everyone's Waiting
(2005)
TV-MA | 73 min | Comedy, Drama
Nate and Brenda's daughter Willa is born, but 2 months early and at only 2 lb. 4 oz., requiring a prolonged hospital stay. Nate is convinced she won't make it and insists that he can't ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Ball | Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 12,292
2.
Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
Episode:
All Alone
(2005)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
The family prepares for the worst funeral of their lives. Ruth makes things worse on David by taking out her pain on him until he stands up for himself, and Nate makes things worse for ... See full summary »
Director: Adam Davidson | Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 3,466
3.
Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
Episode:
Ecotone
(2005)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
Lawrence Hall Matheson chooses the wrong moment to check his pulse while jogging in a California "ecotone" - a cougar mauls him. Hospitalized following his seizure, an unconscious Nate ... See full summary »
Director: Daniel Minahan | Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 2,845
4.
The Mindy Project (2012–2017)
Episode:
Danny and Mindy
(2014)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy
After exchanging a flirty stare with a gorgeous guy in the subway, Mindy is full of joy knowing the guy is actually looking for her by describing Mindy's appearances in the newspaper. Out ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Spiller | Stars: Mindy Kaling, Chris Messina, Ed Weeks, Ike Barinholtz
Votes: 522
5.
Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
Episode:
Static
(2005)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
Iraqi War veteran Paul Ronald Duncan receives a euthanasia in the hospital - and Claire, on drugs, takes out her own loss on the family by denouncing the war in general but also them for ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Cuesta | Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 2,280
6.
The Newsroom (2012–2014)
Episode:
I'll Try to Fix You
(2012)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama
Will's new idealism leads him to be playing into the hands of the tabloid press determined to discredit him.
Director: Alan Poul | Stars: Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill
Votes: 2,698
7.
The Newsroom (2012–2014)
Episode:
Election Night: Part II
(2013)
TV-MA | 59 min | Drama
As coverage of Election Night 2012 continues, the staff has to decide on which breaking story to pursue. Leona decides to let Reese decide. Mac and Will's situation heads closer to the edge. And Sloan finds her anonymous bidder.
Director: Alan Poul | Stars: Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill
Votes: 1,784
8.
The Newsroom (2012–2014)
Episode:
Run
(2014)
TV-MA | 58 min | Drama
While Rebecca must once again defend ACN during a possible lawsuit, Will tries to protect Neal from the aftermath of the DOD leak; Charlie and Leona deal with a hostile takeover; Sloan ... See full summary »
Director: Greg Mottola | Stars: Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill
Votes: 1,627
9.
The Newsroom (2012–2014)
Episode:
Contempt
(2014)
TV-MA | 59 min | Drama
Will continues to defy the government by refusing to out the name of the source of the stolen documents. The team tries to make sure that the first reporter that wrote the story gets out of... See full summary »
Director: Anthony Hemingway | Stars: Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill
Votes: 1,551
10.
Sharp Objects (2018)
Episode:
Milk
(2018)
TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Concerned for Amma's safety, Camille puts her own life in jeopardy as she gets closer to the truth behind the shocking mysteries surrounding the Wind Gap killings.
Director: Jean-Marc Vallée | Stars: Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson, Chris Messina, Eliza Scanlen
Votes: 4,539
11.
The Newsroom (2012–2014)
Episode:
The Greater Fool
(2012)
TV-MA | 62 min | Drama
Will is in the hospital and is too discouraged to return to work as his colleagues get the final clue needed to thwart the execs wanting to fire him.
Director: Greg Mottola | Stars: Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill
Votes: 1,943
12. Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
A chronicle of the lives of a dysfunctional family who run an independent funeral home in Los Angeles.
Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 149,557
13.
Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
Episode:
Singing for Our Lives
(2005)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
Pilar Sandoval attempts to Rollerblade a steep hill while walking her dogs but literally doesn't make it when she loses control and is hit by a car. Brenda is upset with Nate's fists-up ... See full summary »
Director: Matt Shakman | Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 1,757
14.
The Mindy Project (2012–2017)
Episode:
You've Got Sext
(2013)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy
When Mindy tells Danny about a crush on someone in their building, he becomes convinced she is talking about him. Meanwhile, Morgan and Peter find Mindy's missing purse and use her phone to engage in a raunchy text conversation with Cliff.
Director: Alex Hardcastle | Stars: Mindy Kaling, Chris Messina, Ike Barinholtz, Beth Grant
Votes: 502
15.
The Newsroom (2012–2014)
Episode:
Boston
(2014)
TV-MA | 52 min | Drama
In the wake of the Genoa debacle, the team decides to use caution in reporting a major breaking story. Neal is contacted by an anonymous source in possession of stolen government documents; Sloan looks to solve a takeover puzzle.
Director: Anthony Hemingway | Stars: Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill
Votes: 1,613
16.
Sharp Objects (2018)
Episode:
Falling
(2018)
TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Camille crosses a line in her investigation, Richard asks Jackie for more information about Marian's death, while Adora insists on caring for an ailing Amma.
Director: Jean-Marc Vallée | Stars: Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson, Chris Messina, Eliza Scanlen
Votes: 3,780
17. The Newsroom (2012–2014)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama
A newsroom undergoes some changes in its workings and morals as a new team is brought in, bringing unexpected results for its existing news anchor.
Stars: Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill
Votes: 124,777
18.
Damages (2007–2012)
Episode:
But You Don't Do That Anymore
(2012)
TV-MA | 70 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
But You Don't Do That Anymore
Director: Glenn Kessler | Stars: Glenn Close, Rose Byrne, Ryan Phillippe, Noah Bean
Votes: 364
19.
The Newsroom (2012–2014)
Episode:
Main Justice
(2014)
TV-MA | 57 min | Drama
When the team attends the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, Mac makes an unexpected acquaintance and Will gets a surprise.
Director: Alan Poul | Stars: Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill
Votes: 1,330
20.
The Newsroom (2012–2014)
Episode:
Election Night: Part I
(2013)
TV-MA | 48 min | Drama
On the night of the 2012 presidential election, Maggie and Don chase a story, Sloan and Mac ask Neal for a favor, Don learns that Jerry has a lawsuit in store for him too, and Will and Mac's personal differences return.
Director: Jason Ensler | Stars: Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill
Votes: 1,362
21.
The Mindy Project (2012–2017)
Episode:
Christmas Party Sex Trap
(2013)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Mindy plans a Christmas party for the entire building so she can spend more time with Cliff, however, Brendan's date Maria Menounos steals Mindy's thunder by performing a seductive "Santa Baby" dance for the party guests.
Director: Michael Spiller | Stars: Mindy Kaling, Chris Messina, Ed Weeks, Ike Barinholtz
Votes: 404
22.
The Mindy Project (2012–2017)
Episode:
It Had to Be You
(2017)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
In this series finale, Mindy struggles to find a new investor after learning she doesn't have enough money to keep her practice open on her own. Tamara and Morgan wed. Annette goes into surgery for her double mastectomy.
Director: Michael Spiller | Stars: Mindy Kaling, Ed Weeks, Ike Barinholtz, Beth Grant
Votes: 219
23. The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2015)
TV-14 | 40 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Making a satire out of the entire Late Night Show concept Scotsman Craig Ferguson hosts his show with a robot skeleton and a "horse" as his sidekicks. The show features the stereotypical parts of a Late Show, but all in their own, raw way.
Stars: Craig Ferguson, Shadoe Stevens, Josh Robert Thompson, Joseph Bolter
Votes: 11,498
24. Off Camera with Sam Jones (2014– )
58 min | Talk-Show
Photographer and director Sam Jones sits down with the myriad professionals of television and movies, and other celebrities (great skateboarders, for example), to discuss their development ... See full summary »
Stars: Sam Jones, Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, Jason Sudeikis
Votes: 332
25.
The Mindy Project (2012–2017)
Episode:
While I Was Sleeping
(2015)
TV-14 | 27 min | Comedy
Since Danny won't propose, Mindy dreams of married life with the perfect man; Danny tries to stop Mindy's parents from marrying her off to an eligible Indian bachelor.
Director: Michael Spiller | Stars: Mindy Kaling, Chris Messina, Ed Weeks, Ike Barinholtz
Votes: 289
26.
The Mindy Project (2012–2017)
Episode:
When Mindy Met Danny
(2015)
TV-14 | 28 min | Comedy
Mindy reflects on her first day at Schulman and Associates to see just how much her relationship with Danny has changed in the last few years.
Director: Michael Spiller | Stars: Mindy Kaling, Chris Messina, Ed Weeks, Ike Barinholtz
Votes: 238
27.
Damages (2007–2012)
Episode:
Failure is Lonely
(2011)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
As Ellen (Rose Byrne) moves to settle her lawsuit against High Star in exchange for Chris Sanchez's (Chris Messina) safe return, her plans are upended by Patty's (Glenn Close) surprise ... See full summary »
Director: Glenn Kessler | Stars: Glenn Close, Rose Byrne, Dylan Baker, John Goodman
Votes: 294
28.
Damages (2007–2012)
Episode:
You Want to End This Once and for All?
(2012)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Already on opposite sides of Michael Hewes's custody suit against his mother, Patty Hewes (Glenn Close) and Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne) prepare to face off in court after a cyber-hacker's ... See full summary »
Director: Matthew Penn | Stars: Glenn Close, Rose Byrne, Ryan Phillippe, Chris Messina
Votes: 361
29.
Damages (2007–2012)
Episode:
Failure Is Failure
(2012)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Patty (Glenn Close) looks to prove that Rachel Walling's late mother committed suicide after meeting with cyber-hacker Channing McClaren. And as Ellen (Rose Byrne) struggles to defend the ... See full summary »
Director: Jean de Segonzac | Stars: Glenn Close, Rose Byrne, Ryan Phillippe, Chris Messina
Votes: 266
30.
Damages (2007–2012)
Episode:
I Like Your Chair
(2012)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
As they prepare to face off in court, Ellen (Rose Byrne) seeks protection from the hit man she believes Patty (Glenn Close) sent to kill her. While Ellen is forced to intervene in the ... See full summary »
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Glenn Close, Rose Byrne, Ryan Phillippe, Chris Messina
Votes: 250
31.
The Mindy Project (2012–2017)
Episode:
Danny Castellano Is My Personal Trainer
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
With Danny as her fitness coach, Mindy attempts to get in shape for a weekend getaway with Cliff. Meanwhile, an ill Jeremy takes some time off work and leaves Peter in charge.
Director: Rob Schrab | Stars: Mindy Kaling, Chris Messina, Ed Weeks, Ike Barinholtz
Votes: 374
32. Conan (2010–2021)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien and his co-host Andy Richter discuss current news topics and interview celebrities and personalities.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, Andy Richter, Jimmy Vivino and the Basic Cable Band, Jimmy Vivino
Votes: 24,998
33.
The Newsroom (2012–2014)
Episode:
The 112th Congress
(2012)
TV-MA | 59 min | Drama
As the news team covers the Tea Party candidates during the US Congressional mid-term elections, the network 's senior executives confront Charlie about Will's newly confrontational tone.
Director: Greg Mottola | Stars: Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill
Votes: 2,122
34.
The Mindy Project (2012–2017)
Episode:
Josh and Mindy's Christmas Party
(2012)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Mindy's Christmas party is ruined when she realizes Josh is cheating on her and she is confronted by 'the other woman'.
Director: Charles McDougall | Stars: Mindy Kaling, Chris Messina, Ed Weeks, Anna Camp
Votes: 431
35.
The Mindy Project (2012–2017)
Episode:
My Cool Christian Boyfriend
(2013)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
A young Christian minister takes an interest in Mindy until he realizes they value different things in life. The hospital staff accidentally cause a riot when they visit a female prison.
Director: Michael Spiller | Stars: Mindy Kaling, Chris Messina, Ed Weeks, Ike Barinholtz
Votes: 375
36.
The Newsroom (2012–2014)
Episode:
News Night with Will McAvoy
(2013)
TV-MA | 58 min | Drama
March 16, 2012: As fighting erupts in Syria and investigations into the killing of Trayvon Martin begin, Will receives a surprise phone call from his father. Meanwhile, pictures of Sloan ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Poul | Stars: Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill
Votes: 1,388
37.
The Mindy Project (2012–2017)
Episode:
Wiener Night
(2013)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy
Mindy begins dating an Arts and Culture writer, however when he discerns that she is not cultured enough for him, she decides to invite him to Christina's art show, which features nude photos of Danny.
Director: Michael Weaver | Stars: Mindy Kaling, Chris Messina, Ed Weeks, Ike Barinholtz
Votes: 377
38.
The Mindy Project (2012–2017)
Episode:
The Desert
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Following their breakup, Mindy is determined to return to New York to win Cliff back, however Danny tricks her into accompanying him to meet his estranged father. Meanwhile, Peter and Morgan get stuck in the bathroom at the hospital.
Director: Marco Fargnoli | Stars: Mindy Kaling, Chris Messina, Ed Weeks, Ike Barinholtz
Votes: 420
39.
The Mindy Project (2012–2017)
Episode:
We're a Couple Now, Haters!
(2014)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy
It is the beginning of "firsts" for Mindy and Danny, as they try to set new relationship boundaries for each other in the office. Meanwhile, things get a little complicated when Jeremy ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Spiller | Stars: Mindy Kaling, Chris Messina, Ed Weeks, Ike Barinholtz
Votes: 321
40.
The Mindy Project (2012–2017)
Episode:
An Officer and a Gynecologist
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Mindy has a run-in with the law when a surly police officer (guest star Tim Daly) admonishes her for giving his young daughter birth control pills. Meanwhile, Danny befriends a rabbi who ... See full summary »
Director: David Rogers | Stars: Mindy Kaling, Chris Messina, Ed Weeks, Ike Barinholtz
Votes: 319
41.
The Mindy Project (2012–2017)
Episode:
Dinner at the Castellanos
(2015)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Mindy has some big news to tell Danny, but just as she is getting ready to tell him, his father and half-sister show up for an unexpected visit. The whole crew is invited to Annette's house for the world's most awkward family dinner.
Director: David Rogers | Stars: Mindy Kaling, Chris Messina, Ed Weeks, Ike Barinholtz
Votes: 248
42. Damages (2007–2012)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A law school graduate becomes the protégée of a successful high-stakes litigator.
Stars: Glenn Close, Rose Byrne, Tate Donovan, Zachary Booth
Votes: 31,614
43. HitRECord on TV (2014–2015)
TV-MA | Action
A television show comprised of contributions from the hitRECord community, a collaborative production company founded by Joseph Gordon-Levitt and his brother "Burning Dan."
Stars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Kali Thomas, Richard Vance, Rodnesha Green
Votes: 1,228
44.
Damages (2007–2012)
Episode:
The War Will Go on Forever
(2011)
TV-MA | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dean, the Times reporter that Ellen has been talking to, meets with a contact in Afghanistan and tells him he's looking for Chris Sanchez. Boorman arrives at the safe house to find his ... See full summary »
Director: Nick Gomez | Stars: Glenn Close, Rose Byrne, Dylan Baker, John Goodman
Votes: 260
45.
Damages (2007–2012)
Episode:
The Storm's Moving In
(2012)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
As Channing McClaren learns that a murdered computer hacker was paid for information about the late Naomi Walling, Patty (Glenn Close) and Ellen (Rose Byrne) take a tense trip to Maine to ... See full summary »
Director: Tate Donovan | Stars: Glenn Close, Rose Byrne, Ryan Phillippe, Chris Messina
Votes: 254
46.
Damages (2007–2012)
Episode:
I'm Afraid of What I'll Find
(2012)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
As Patty (Glenn Close) threatens to expose the insider trading by Channing McClaren's leading financier, Chris Sanchez (Chris Messina) uses McClarenTruth to release information charging the... See full summary »
Director: Ken Girotti | Stars: Glenn Close, Rose Byrne, Ryan Phillippe, M. Emmet Walsh
Votes: 239
47.
The Mindy Project (2012–2017)
Episode:
Danny Castellano Is My Gynecologist
(2012)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy
When Mindy's gynecologist retires, she and Danny bet on who will back out first if Danny were to be her new gynecologist.
Director: Peter Lauer | Stars: Mindy Kaling, Chris Messina, Ed Weeks, Anna Camp
Votes: 453
48.
The Mindy Project (2012–2017)
Episode:
Best Man
(2015)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Mindy starts to question Danny's commitment to their relationship when he's a no-show for dinner with her parents. Meanwhile, when Morgan thinks he overhears Mindy saying Danny is not the ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Spiller | Stars: Mindy Kaling, Chris Messina, Ed Weeks, Ike Barinholtz
Votes: 243
49.
The Mindy Project (2012–2017)
Episode:
Homewrecker
(2016)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy
After a mishap at Leo's school, Danny and Mindy are forced to spend time together. Meanwhile, Jody tries to gain back Mindy's trust with an over the top present.
Director: Michael Spiller | Stars: Mindy Kaling, Chris Messina, Ed Weeks, Ike Barinholtz
Votes: 178
50.
Sharp Objects (2018)
Episode:
Fix
(2018)
TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Camille relives a recent tragedy as she struggles to piece together the murders in Wind Gap, while Richard grows frustrated with Chief Vickery's assumptions about potential suspects.
Director: Jean-Marc Vallée | Stars: Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson, Chris Messina, Eliza Scanlen
Votes: 3,681