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1.
Laramie (1959–1963)
Episode:
The Debt
(1961)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Jess as acting deputy frees a bounty hunter's prisoner who had cut down Jess during a lynching five years earlier saving his life. Having paid his debt, he decides to see if the prisoner was truly innocent himself or should be recaptured.
Director: Joseph Kane | Stars: John Smith, Robert Fuller, Jason Evers, Vaughn Taylor
Votes: 84
2.
Rawhide (1959–1965)
Episode:
Incident of the Portrait
(1962)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
After unintentionally killing a blind girl's father, a man signs on as a drover with Favor. When Favor is asked to escort the girl to another town. Favor unwittingly assigns the man as her driver where he comes to cherish her company.
Director: Ted Post | Stars: Eric Fleming, Clint Eastwood, Paul Brinegar, Charles H. Gray
Votes: 117
3.
Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode:
The Case of the Unwelcome Bride
(1961)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Greg Frazer is the son of a successful investment manager who is disappointed Greg has led a wasted life and married the entertainer Sue Ellen. When Greg is found murdered with her standing over the body holding a knife, she is charged.
Director: Gilbert Kay | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman
Votes: 317
4. Paths of Glory (1957)
Approved | 88 min | Drama, War
After a failed attack on a German position, a general orders three soldiers, chosen at random, court-martialed for cowardice and their commanding officer must defend them.
Director: Stanley Kubrick | Stars: Kirk Douglas, Ralph Meeker, Adolphe Menjou, George Macready
Votes: 212,601
5.
The Gene Autry Show (1950–1955)
Episode:
The Rangerette
(1955)
30 min | Western
Pickett's plans to gain control of the Flying "A" Ranch hits a snag when he learns that the disgraced heir, Big Jim Weston, has a child.
Director: George Archainbaud | Stars: Gene Autry, Champion, Emile Meyer, Sally Mansfield
Votes: 12
6.
Maverick (1957–1962)
Episode:
Rope of Cards
(1958)
TV-G | 60 min | Western
Bret is selected to serve on the jury of a murder trial and finds himself the only member who refuses to believe that the defendant is guilty.
Director: Richard L. Bare | Stars: James Garner, Will Wright, Joan Marshall, William Reynolds
Votes: 165
7.
The Rookies (1972–1976)
Episode:
Margin for Error
(1973)
TV-PG | Crime, Drama
When Danko misses a criminal hiding in a locker at a burglary, a veteran officer pays the price. His partner plans to make Danko pay for the mistake by partnering with him. The other rookies go above and beyond to find the perpetrator.
Director: Harry Falk | Stars: Georg Stanford Brown, Sam Melville, Michael Ontkean, Kate Jackson
Votes: 26
8. Perry Mason (1957–1966)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The trials of a master criminal defense attorney handling the most difficult cases in support of the innocent.
Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, Ray Collins
Votes: 11,875
9.
Maverick (1957–1962)
Episode:
Holiday at Hollow Rock
(1958)
Approved | 60 min | Western
Bret attends the annual 4th of July horse race in Hollow Rock, WY. He learns the two top contenders have strong reasons for winning which may involve Bret more than just his desire to make a sure bet.
Director: Richard L. Bare | Stars: James Garner, William Reynolds, Saundra Edwards, Tod Griffin
Votes: 109
10.
Public Defender (1954–1955)
Episode:
The Last Appeal
(1954)
30 min | Crime, Drama
A young man is about to be executed and his priest makes one final attempt to prove his innocence by going to the Public Defender with the story.
Director: Budd Boetticher | Stars: Reed Hadley, Richard Jaeckel, Robert Armstrong, Emile Meyer
Votes: 17
11. Tightrope (1959–1960)
30 min | Crime, Drama
Mike Connors played an unnamed police undercover Agent who infiltrated organized crime to expose the leaders and their plots. His name changed with each episode in order to protect him.
Stars: Mike Connors, Jesse White, Ted de Corsia, Lewis Charles
Votes: 157
12. 87th Precinct (1961–1962)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Manhattan's 87th precinct forms the backdrop for this grim and gritty police drama based on the long-running series of novels by Ed McBain. Storylines focus on neighborhood crime, and the ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Lansing, Ron Harper, Gregory Walcott, Norman Fell
Votes: 196
13.
Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode:
Mr. Godiva
(1954)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
Sam Swift is in love with Marjorie Delafield and intends to marry her. But her father Marcus doesn't approve and will only give his consent if Sam can make a fortune in three days.
Director: Stuart E. McGowan | Stars: Emile Meyer, Roland Morris, Yvonne Cross, Paul Raymond
Votes: 40
14.
Lawman (1958–1962)
Episode:
The Joker
(1958)
30 min | Western
A stranger rides into town, playing jokes on the locals and a story about Johnny's dad who he always believed was shot by raiders. The story he's told causes him to quit his job until Troop discovers the real history his deputy never knew.
Director: Stuart Heisler | Stars: John Russell, Peter Brown, Jeff York, Bek Nelson
Votes: 63
15.
Maverick (1957–1962)
Episode:
Marshal Maverick
(1962)
TV-G | 60 min | Western
Abilene's marshal is bumped off and Bart kills the murderer. But instead of thanks, he's threatened with jail for vagrancy unless he becomes marshal. At least it's only a temp job, because ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Salkow | Stars: Jack Kelly, John Dehner, Peter Breck, Gail Kobe
Votes: 65
16.
Tales of Wells Fargo (1957–1962)
Episode:
The Legacy
(1959)
TV-14 | 30 min | Western
Jim Hardie is checking on the estate a man many think was an outlaw passed to a man known to be the son of the outlaw. He has arrived to claim the homestead. Hardie finds a neighbor will do anything to drive the son off the property.
Director: Earl Bellamy | Stars: Dale Robertson, William Joyce, Will Wright, Sandra Knight
Votes: 63
17. Lawman (1958–1962)
30 min | Western
This is the story of Marshal Dan Troop of Laramie, Wyoming, and his Deputy Johnny McKay, an orphan Troop took under his wing.
Stars: John Russell, Peter Brown, Peggie Castle, Emile Avery
Votes: 973
18. The Roaring 20's (1960–1962)
60 min | Crime, Drama
The adventures of a newspaper reporter covering the world of cops and gangsters in 1920s New York.
Stars: Dorothy Provine, Donald May, Gary Vinson, Mike Road
Votes: 186
19. The Case of the Dangerous Robin (1960– )
30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Robin Scott is a wealthy, Oxford-educated freelance insurance investigator, skilled in karate and judo, who travels all over the world investigating claims made against insurance companies,... See full summary »
Stars: Jean Blake Fleming, Rick Jason, Walter Reed, Merry Anders
Votes: 57
20. The Asphalt Jungle (1961)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Captain Gus Hornochek and Sergeant Danny Keller are members of a special force dedicated to eliminating criminal elements. Taking place in an unnamed Midwestern city, the two officers report to Commissioner Matt Gower.
Stars: Jack Warden, Arch Johnson, William Smith, Dallas Mitchell
Votes: 87
21. This Man Dawson (1959– )
30 min | Crime, Drama
Keith Andes stars as an ex- military man hired on to root out corruption in the police department in an unnamed U.S. city.
Stars: Keith Andes, William Conrad, William Woodson, Tom McDonough
Votes: 32
22.
Dennis the Menace (1959–1963)
Episode:
The Private Eye
(1962)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Dennis gets a new Private Eye Detective Kit and has fun with Tommy solving crimes. When they hear that Mr Wilson's wallet was stolen, Dennis and Tommy use their new found skills to find the culprit.
Director: Charles Barton | Stars: Herbert Anderson, Gloria Henry, Billy Booth, Bob Hastings
Votes: 35
23.
The Untouchables (1959–1963)
Episode:
The Canada Run
(1962)
52 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Father Francis Gregory thinks nothing short of a miracle has happened when Joe Palakopolous, known as Mr. Pal to his friends, walks into his church. Pal is very generous and provides ... See full summary »
Director: Bernard McEveety | Stars: Robert Stack, Simon Oakland, Arthur Hill, Bruce Gordon
Votes: 62
24. Maverick (1957–1962)
TV-14 | 60 min | Western
Bret and Bart Maverick are well-dressed gamblers who migrate from town to town always looking for a good game.
Stars: Jack Kelly, James Garner, Roger Moore, Lane Chandler
Votes: 3,630
25. Peter Gunn (1958–1961)
TV-14 | 30 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Peter Gunn is a private detective with a knack for finding trouble. His cases often mean he runs into the shadiest characters, most vicious thugs and the most powerful crime bosses. Cool and resourceful, he always gets the guilty party.
Stars: Craig Stevens, Herschel Bernardi, Lola Albright, Bill Chadney
Votes: 1,661
26. Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
Approved | 96 min | Drama, Film-Noir
Powerful but unethical Broadway columnist J.J. Hunsecker coerces unscrupulous press agent Sidney Falco into breaking up his sister's romance with a jazz musician.
Director: Alexander Mackendrick | Stars: Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison, Martin Milner
Votes: 35,742
27. The Untouchables (1959–1963)
50 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Special Agent Eliot Ness and his elite team of incorruptable agents battle organized crime in 1930s Chicago.
Stars: Robert Stack, Walter Winchell, Nicholas Georgiade, Paul Picerni
Votes: 3,082
28.
Hawaiian Eye (1959–1963)
Episode:
A Scent of Whales
(1962)
60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Lopaka is endangered by a murderer as he helps a beautiful model.
Director: Charles R. Rondeau | Stars: Robert Conrad, Anthony Eisley, Connie Stevens, Poncie Ponce
Votes: 17
29.
Tales of Wells Fargo (1957–1962)
Episode:
Showdown Trail
(1959)
TV-14 | 30 min | Western
Jim Hardie is held up by a family based gang to free a member Jim is cuffed to and transporting to jail. Once the cuffs are cut Jim is able to escape but his prisoner wants revenge against Hardie nor will Hardie leave without his prisoner.
Director: Earl Bellamy | Stars: Dale Robertson, Gloria Talbott, Will Wright, Myron Healey
Votes: 60
30.
Wagon Train (1957–1965)
Episode:
The Jasper Cato Story
(1959)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Wanting a safe escort through Indian country, a stranger rides upon the wagon train. Telling the major his reasons for being there, the truth is soon uncovered and it causes two men to come to change their lifelong habits.
Director: Arthur Hiller | Stars: Ward Bond, Robert Horton, Brian Donlevy, Allen Case
Votes: 92
31. Tales of Wells Fargo (1957–1962)
TV-14 | 60 min | Western
Agent Jim Hardie splits his life between being an agent helping Wells Fargo cope with bad guys, and owning a ranch near San Francisco, California.
Stars: Dale Robertson, Art Felix, Kit Carson, William Demarest
Votes: 1,235
32. Rawhide (1959–1965)
TV-PG | 50 min | Western
Gil Favor is trail boss of a continuous cattle drive. He is assisted by Rowdy Yates. The crew runs into characters and adventures along the way.
Stars: Clint Eastwood, Paul Brinegar, Steve Raines, Eric Fleming
Votes: 4,622
33. The Sheriff of Cochise (1956–1959)
30 min | Crime, Drama, Western
While this sounds like a western, "The Sheriff of Cochise" was a contemporary police drama set in Cochise County, Arizona. Stories seemed strangely similar to "Highway Patrol," emphasizing ... See full summary »
Stars: John Bromfield, Stan Jones, Roy Engel, Joe Kirk
Votes: 101
34. Kentucky Jones (1964–1965)
30 min | Family, Comedy, Drama
Californian veterinarian Kentucky Jones learns his late wife had adopted a Chinese boy Ike, age 9. Handyman Seldom and the local Asian community help him adjust to being a new dad. Social worker Edith Thorncroft looks in on things.
Stars: Dennis Weaver, Ricky Der, Harry Morgan, Keye Luke
Votes: 92
35.
87th Precinct (1961–1962)
Episode:
Lady in Waiting
(1961)
60 min | Crime, Drama
A woman enters the 87th precinct headquarters and holds Detectives Kling and Meyer at gunpoint, announcing that she plans to kill Lt. Carrella as soon as he arrives. She blames Carrella for... See full summary »
Director: Alan Crosland Jr. | Stars: Robert Lansing, Ron Harper, Gregory Walcott, Norman Fell
Votes: 20
36.
Lassie (1954–1974)
Episode:
The Greatest Gift
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Stuart arranges a trip to Washington for the White House Christmas tree lighting for a boy because the chosen tree is special to the boy and his missing in action father.
Director: Jack Hively | Stars: Robert Bray, Nan Leslie, Chris Warfield, Emile Meyer
Votes: 22
37.
Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode:
The Case of the Deadly Debt
(1965)
TV-PG | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Danny Talbert, an LA cop, resigns when a mobster he is investigating contacts his family after Danny's dad dies. Danny's brother, Carl, works in his club and has been in trouble before. Danny is seen by Perry leaving the dead man's cabin.
Director: Jesse Hibbs | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman
Votes: 225
38. The Millionaire (1955–1960)
30 min | Drama
In this hit 1950s TV series, a millionaire indulges himself giving away $1 million apiece to persons he has never met.
Stars: Marvin Miller, Paul Frees, Roy Gordon, Russ Conway
Votes: 606
39. Kraft Mystery Theater (1961–1963)
60 min | Crime, Mystery
A successor to Kraft Television Theater with a change of focus away from straight drama. The high productions remained along with the ability to attract well known talent.
Stars: Frank Gallop, Keir Dullea, John Ericson, Richard Anderson
Votes: 79
40. The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Chinese Junk (1967)
60 min | Adventure, Mystery
The Hardy Boys become owners of the Chinese junk Hai Hau. They head to New York City and go spelunking to break up a gang of criminals.
Director: Larry Peerce | Stars: Richard Gates, Tim Matheson, Portia Nelson, Rickey Kelman
Votes: 37
41. The Unexpected (1952– )
30 min | Drama
Herbert Marshall hosted this anthology series of fast paced thirty minute dramas. It was also known as "Times Square Playhouse."
Stars: Herbert Marshall, Paul Guilfoyle, David Colmans, Jane Nigh
Votes: 35
42.
Bat Masterson (1958–1961)
Episode:
Battle of the Pass
(1959)
TV-14 | 30 min | Western
When an old railroad boss refuses to pay Bat the salary owed him, Bat decides to work for his competitor. Both men are racing to build a railroad through a canyon. Although behind, Bat has an idea on how to win the race for the canyon.
Director: Alan Crosland Jr. | Stars: Gene Barry, Wayne Morris, Will Wright, Roy Engel
Votes: 45
43.
Bonanza (1959–1973)
Episode:
Decision at Los Robles
(1970)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
While in Los Robles, Mexico, Ben is critically wounded by the town's cruel boss, John Walker. Ben manages to shoot and kill Walker, but now his son - the splitting image of his father - is ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Landon | Stars: Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, Michael Landon, David Canary
Votes: 103
44.
Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode:
Wheelbarrow Johnny
(1959)
TV-G | 25 min | Western
John Studebaker arrives in Hangtown hoping to get rich as a miner, but one event after another keeps him from the diggings.
Director: George Archainbaud | Stars: Gordon Barnes, Robert Ellis, Mauritz Hugo, Gil Lasky
Votes: 32
45.
Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964–1969)
Episode:
The Borrowed Car
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
Gomer takes Sergeant Carters car to deliver charity items for Miss Bunny. The Sergeant reports the car stolen and Gomer wrecks it.
Director: Coby Ruskin | Stars: Jim Nabors, Frank Sutton, Ronnie Schell, Roy Stuart
Votes: 64
46.
The Rookies (1972–1976)
Episode:
Dirge for Sunday
(1972)
TV-PG | 51 min | Crime, Drama
A sophisticated criminal (Roddy McDowall) takes Danko hostage and will blow him up unless the city trades him for a syndicate bookkeeper currently in custody (Vincent Gardenia).
Director: Leonard J. Horn | Stars: Georg Stanford Brown, Sam Melville, Michael Ontkean, Kate Jackson
Votes: 29
47.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966)
Episode:
The Boys Land in Jail
(1957)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The boys head up to Elmsville to play at a high school dance. After they leave, Ozzie finds out that the dance has been canceled and he has no way of telling them.
Stars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson
Votes: 16
48. Route 66 (1960–1964)
TV-Y7 | 60 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama
The adventures of two young drifters across America.
Stars: Martin Milner, George Maharis, Glenn Corbett, James Brown
Votes: 1,954
49. Laramie (1959–1963)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
In the 1870s Wyoming Territory, Slim Sherman and his 14-year-old brother Andy try to hang on to their ranch after their father's death.
Stars: Robert Fuller, John Smith, Spring Byington, Dennis Holmes
Votes: 1,483
50. 77 Sunset Strip (1958–1964)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Stu Bailey and Jeff Spencer are the wisecracking, womanizing private-detective heroes of this Warner Brothers drama.
Stars: Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Edd Byrnes, Roger Smith, Jacqueline Beer
Votes: 1,637