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1. X Minus One (1955 Podcast Series)
Sci-Fi
X Minus One Podcast is an anthology radio program featuring science fiction dramas. It features adaptations of science fiction stories by leading writers of the field.
Stars: Fred Collins, Wendell Holmes, Joe De Santis, Bob Hastings
Votes: 16
2.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Betty White/Jay-Z
(2010)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
Betty is thankful to Facebook for the petition to have her host, calling the site a huge waste of time. Episodes of Delicious Dish, Daniel Ortiz Show (Armisen), MacGruber, Gingey - 1904 Lesbian; Weekend Update - Really?!; CSI: Sarasota.
Directors: Don Roy King, Jonathan Krisel, Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone | Stars: Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Seth Meyers
Votes: 597
3.
The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
Episode:
Hosts: Abbott & Costello; Guests: Vera Zorina, Tony Bavaar, The Ashtons, Monique Van Vooren, "Sport" Morgan, Sid Fields, Gemze de Lappe, Joe Kirk, Bobby Barber, Jean Cleveland, Charlie Bollinder, Three Beaus & a Peep, Al Goodman & his Orchestra
(1952)
Comedy, Romance
Director: Fred Hamilton | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, The Ashtons, Bobby Barber
Votes: 13
4. The Simpsons (1989– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.
Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Julie Kavner
Votes: 436,597
5. Oz (1997–2003)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A series chronicling the daily activities of an unusual prison facility and its criminal inhabitants.
Stars: Ernie Hudson, J.K. Simmons, Lee Tergesen, Dean Winters
Votes: 106,843
6. The Jonathan Winters Show (1956–1957)
15 min
Stars: Jonathan Winters, Don Pardo, Wayne Howell, Eddie Safranski
Votes: 22
7.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Steve Martin/The Blues Brothers
(1978)
TV-14 | 66 min | Comedy, Music
The host for the episode is Steve Martin (his fifth appearance), and the musical guest is The Blues Brothers (their second appearance). The skits for this episode are as follows: Concert ... See full summary »
Directors: Dave Wilson, James Signorelli | Stars: Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin
Votes: 212
8.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Jimmy Fallon/Justin Timberlake
(2013)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
Sketches include Wrappinville Cold Open, Jimmy Fallon Song Monologue, Family Feud, (Do It On My) Twin Bed, Barry Gibb Talk Show, Weekend Update with guests Jimmy Fallon, Michael Bloomberg ... See full summary »
Director: Don Roy King | Stars: Vanessa Bayer, Aidy Bryant, Taran Killam, Kate McKinnon
Votes: 538
9.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Jim Carrey/Soundgarden
(1996)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
Check out selected sketches from the finale episode of the 1995/96 season, hosted by funnyman Jim Carrey. Sketches include "Nightline," "Jacuzzi Lifeguard," "I'll See You In Hell," and... See full summary »
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller | Stars: Jim Breuer, Will Ferrell, Darrell Hammond, David Koechner
Votes: 287
10.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Justin Timberlake/Lady Gaga
(2011)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
America's premiere sketch-comedy show returns for its 36th season LIVE from Studio 8H in New York City. This season, the cast includes Fred Armisen, Abby Elliott, Bill Hader, Seth Meyers, ... See full summary »
Directors: Don Roy King, Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone | Stars: Fred Armisen, Abby Elliott, Bill Hader, Seth Meyers
Votes: 317
11. 30 Rock (2006–2013)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Liz Lemon, head writer of the sketch-comedy show "TGS with Tracy Jordan", must deal with an arrogant new boss and a crazy new star while trying to run a successful television show without losing her mind.
Stars: Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, Jack McBrayer
Votes: 132,113
12. The Tonight Show Starring Jack Paar (1957–1962)
105 min | Comedy, Family, Talk-Show
Originally airing during late-night, Tonight Starring Jack Paar was an American talk show hosted by Jack Paar under the Tonight Show franchise from 1957 to 1962. After 1959, it was officially known as The Jack Paar Show.
Stars: Hugh Downs, Jose Melis, Jack Paar, Cliff Arquette
Votes: 324
13. All Star Revue (1950– )
60 min | Comedy
This early comedy program started off with a rotating cast of four famous comedians, each of whom would take turns hosting the show. The program format was similar to that of a Vaudeville ... See full summary »
Stars: Jimmy Durante, Eddie Jackson, Jack Roth, Danny Thomas
Votes: 170
14.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Conversions
(2001)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
New inmate Burr Reading arrives, ready to take charge of the African-American drug scene. Dr. Nathan returns to Em City, and finds the biggest adjustment is dealing with her feelings for ... See full summary »
Director: Adam Bernstein | Stars: Kirk Acevedo, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Rita Moreno
Votes: 1,986
15.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
Medium Rare
(2001)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Six months have passed. Said was acquitted of Adebisi's murder on grounds of self-defense. "Up Your Ante," a game show, has joined Miss Sally in the prisoner's TV lineup. McManus and Glynn ... See full summary »
Director: Alex Zakrzewski | Stars: Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Rita Moreno, Harold Perrineau
Votes: 1,957
16.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Richard Pryor/Gil Scott-Heron
(1975)
TV-14 | 66 min | Comedy, Music
The host for the episode is Richard Pryor, and the musical guest is Gil Scott-Heron. The skits for this episode are as follows: Garrett Morris tricks Chevy Chase into taking a bad fall ... See full summary »
Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Richard Pryor, Gil Scott-Heron, Shelley R. Bonus, The Muppets
Votes: 359
17.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Jimmy Fallon/Michael Bublé
(2011)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
Jimmy Fallon hosts the Christmas show, playing an adult trying to crash a dance at his old high school, a retired Regis dropping in on Hoda and Kathy Lee, Russell Brand and then Justin ... See full summary »
Directors: Don Roy King, John Solomon, Rhys Thomas | Stars: Fred Armisen, Abby Elliott, Bill Hader, Seth Meyers
Votes: 324
18. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show, which is often silly and whimsical.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, The Max Weinberg 7, Andy Richter, Joel Godard
Votes: 18,982
19.
The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
Episode:
Hosts: Abbott & Costello; Guests: Evelyn Knight, Hal Le Roy, Paul Remos & his Toy Boys, Jimmy Ford Four, Art & Mort Havel, Patricia Shea, Valerie de Cadenet, Al Goodman & his Orchestra
(1951)
Comedy, Romance
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello host with guests singer Evelyn Knight, dancer Hal Le Roy, specialty act Paul Remos and his Toy Boys, the Jimmy Ford Four, Art and Mort Havel, Patricia Shea, ... See full summary »
Directors: Charles Friedman, Kingman T. Moore | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Evelyn Knight, Hal Le Roy
Votes: 20
20.
The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
Episode:
Hosts: Abbott & Costello; guest stars: Lon Chaney, Jr., Jarmilla Novotna
(1951)
59 min | Comedy, Romance
Abbott and Costello recreate some of their most famous skits including "Who's on First?" and "The Haunted Candle" and do a burlesque on the opera "Carmen."
Directors: Charles Friedman, Kingman T. Moore | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Jarmila Novotna, Lon Chaney Jr.
Votes: 38
21.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Justin Timberlake/Ciara
(2009)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
Justin Timberlake's third time hosting. Sketches include: A Special Address from the Secretary of the Treasury, Justin Timberlake Monologue, Mom Mom Celebrity Translator, Target Greatland, ... See full summary »
Directors: Don Roy King, Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone | Stars: Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Bill Hader, Darrell Hammond
Votes: 248
22. Caesar's Hour (1954–1957)
60 min | Comedy
A sketch-comedy television series, featuring Sid Caesar as the main star. It was based on Caesar's previous comedy shows, "Admiral Broadway Revue" and "Your Show of Shows", but often ... See full summary »
Stars: Sid Caesar, Carl Reiner, Howard Morris, Ellen Parker
Votes: 197
23.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Maya Rudolph/Sleigh Bells
(2012)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
America's premier sketch-comedy show returns for its 37th season LIVE from Studio 8H in New York City. This season, the cast includes Fred Armisen, Abby Elliott, Bill Hader, Seth Meyers, ... See full summary »
Stars: Fred Armisen, Abby Elliott, Bill Hader, Seth Meyers
Votes: 233
24. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.
Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson
Votes: 52,812
25.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Christopher Walken/Christina Aguilera
(2000)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
Home of the iconic "More Cowbell" sketch with Will Ferrell as Gene.
Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, James Signorelli | Stars: Jimmy Fallon, Will Ferrell, Ana Gasteyer, Darrell Hammond
Votes: 150
26.
Max Liebman Spectaculars (1954– )
Episode:
Best Foot Forward
(1954)
90 min | Music, Musical
A student convinces a fading movie star to accompany him to his junior prom. The woman is recognized and nearly stripped of all her clothes by students seeking souvenirs. She retreats to a ... See full summary »
Director: Max Liebman | Stars: Marilyn Maxwell, Robert Cummings, Charlie Applewhite, Pat Carroll
Votes: 8
27.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Patrick Swayze/Mariah Carey
(1990)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
Rob Schneider's first episode. Sketches include: Dirty Square Dancing, Patrick Swayze's Monologue (with Lisa Niemi cameo), Pumping Up With Hans and Franz, Ghost II, Sam Walton Offer I, ... See full summary »
Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Dana Carvey, Phil Hartman, Jan Hooks, Victoria Jackson
Votes: 129
28.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Steve Martin/Van Morrison
(1978)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
The host for the episode is Steve Martin (his sixth appearance), and the musical guest is Van Morrison. The skits for this episode are as follows: Desperate after his austerity measures ... See full summary »
Directors: Dave Wilson, James Signorelli | Stars: Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin
Votes: 128
29.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Carrie Fisher/The Blues Brothers
(1978)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
The host for the episode is Carrie Fisher, and the musical guest is The Blues Brothers (their third appearance). The skits for this episode are as follows: During her opening monologue, ... See full summary »
Directors: Dave Wilson, Tom Schiller, Walter Williams, James Signorelli | Stars: Carrie Fisher, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin
Votes: 167
30.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Chevy Chase/Queen
(1982)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
The host for the episode is Chevy Chase (his third appearance as host), and the musical guest is Queen. The skits for this episode are as follows: Chevy Chase announces from a TV screen ... See full summary »
Directors: Dave Wilson, Gerald Cotts, Claude Kerven | Stars: Chevy Chase, Robin Duke, Mary Gross, Brad Hall
Votes: 124
31.
Steve! (2024– )
Episode:
Then
(2024)
TV-MA | 94 min | Documentary
Steve Martin's meteoric rise is no easy feat; after early struggles, he goes on to revolutionize stand-up comedy, then he walks away at age 35.
Director: Morgan Neville | Stars: John Belushi, Wally Boag, Tom Brokaw, Maple Byrne
Votes: 113
32.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Andy Samberg/St. Vincent
(2014)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
Former Saturday Night Live cast member Andy Samberg returns to host for the first time, while musical guest St. Vincent makes her SNL debut. Sketches include Jay-Z & Solange Message Cold ... See full summary »
Director: Don Roy King | Stars: Vanessa Bayer, Aidy Bryant, Taran Killam, Kate McKinnon
Votes: 252
33. The Best of Eddie Murphy: Saturday Night Live (1989 Video)
76 min | Comedy, Music
Eddie Murphy produces a compilation of his best sketches, impersonations and most memorable characters from his years on Saturday Night Live: 1980-1984.
Directors: Andy Breckman, Claude Kerven, Dave Wilson | Stars: Eddie Murphy, James Downey, Brian Doyle-Murray, Robin Duke
Votes: 516
34. Saturday Night Live Christmas Special (1999– )
60 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey, Mark R. Anthony, Deborah Finley
Votes: 32
35. Jackpot (1974–1975)
30 min | Game-Show
16 contestants attempt to solve riddles and become the "King of the Hill" and win a possible prize of $50,000.
Stars: Geoff Edwards, Don Pardo, Laurie Cacioli, Edmund Gaynes
Votes: 22
36. The Ford 50th Anniversary Show (1953 TV Special)
120 min | Music
Directors: Clark Jones, Jerome Robbins | Stars: Marian Anderson, Theda Bara, Charles Chaplin, Winston Churchill
Votes: 20
37.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
William Shatner/Lone Justice
(1986)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
William Shatner hosts this episode, and Lone Justice and Buster Poindexter are musical guests. The cold opener is a parody of "The Green Berets" involving former Colonel Oliver North(... See full summary »
Director: Paul Miller | Stars: Dana Carvey, Nora Dunn, Phil Hartman, Jan Hooks
Votes: 111
38.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Candice Bergen/Frank Zappa
(1976)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
The host for the episode is Candice Bergen (her third appearance), and the musical guest is Frank Zappa. The skits for this episode are as follows: For the opening, Patty Hearst enjoys a ... See full summary »
Directors: Dave Wilson, Gary Weis | Stars: Candice Bergen, Frank Zappa, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi
Votes: 152
39.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
John Travolta/Seal
(1994)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
The third installment of the 20th season is hosted by John Travolta, and Seal is the musical guest.
Directors: Dave Wilson, Tom Schiller, James Signorelli | Stars: Ellen Cleghorne, Chris Elliott, Chris Farley, Janeane Garofalo
Votes: 109
40.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Buck Henry/Bette Midler
(1979)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
The host for the episode is Buck Henry (his eighth appearance), and the musical guest is Bette Midler. The skits for this episode are as follows: Mr. Bill goes to Rockefeller Center to see ... See full summary »
Directors: Dave Wilson, Walter Williams, Tom Schiller | Stars: Buck Henry, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin
Votes: 124
41.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Steve Martin/Paul & Linda McCartney/3-D
(1980)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
The host for the episode is Steve Martin (his eighth appearance), and the musical guests are 3-D and Paul & Linda McCartney. The skits for this episode are as follows: Father Guido Sarducci... See full summary »
Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Steve Martin, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Bill Murray
Votes: 102
42.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Eddie Murphy/Lionel Richie
(1982)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
Sketches include "Rubik's Grenade, Merry Christmas, Dammit!, Clysler-Prymouth, I Came, I Saw, I Came Again, Haram Scarem, Herpes Gone Bananas, Joy of Christmas, A Special Christmas Message." Musical numbers were "You Are and Truly"
Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Eddie Murphy, Robin Duke, Mary Gross, Brad Hall
Votes: 112
43.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Mick Jagger
(2012)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
Lawrence Welk takes us to Italy where Johnny Prosciutto sings to the Merril sisters from the Finger Lakes. Mick Jagger hosts: he plays a movie action hero who discloses his real personality... See full summary »
Directors: Don Roy King, Jorma Taccone | Stars: Fred Armisen, Abby Elliott, Bill Hader, Seth Meyers
Votes: 222
44. The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
60 min | Comedy, Romance
This was a Colgate-sponsored comedy hour that featured many notable comedians and entertainers of the era as guest stars.
Stars: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Al Goodman, Eddie Cantor
Votes: 591
45. Concentration (1958–1973)
TV-G | 30 min | Game-Show
Two contestants revealed pieces of a rebus-like puzzle by matching 15 pairs of cash amounts and prizes, then tried to solve it before the other.
Stars: Hugh Downs, Bob Clayton, Paola Diva, Art James
Votes: 126
46. Saturday Night Live 25 (1999 TV Special)
161 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
A TV special celebrating the 25th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, many of the former cast members and guest hosts return to perform their signature ... See full summary »
Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, James Signorelli | Stars: Dan Aykroyd, Alec Baldwin, Candice Bergen, David Bowie
Votes: 1,454
47.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Jason Priestley/Teenage Fanclub
(1992)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
Beverly Hills 90210's Jason Priestley hosts this 1992 episode. Selected sketches include "Olympic Figure Skating," "The Arsenio Hall Show," "Beverly Hills 90210," and "Jake's ... See full summary »
Director: Dave Wilson | Stars: Dana Carvey, Chris Farley, Phil Hartman, Victoria Jackson
Votes: 87
48.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Linda Hamilton/Mariah Carey
(1991)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
Linda Hamilton of "The Terminator" movies hosts this outing,which features the memorable and hilarious sketch "The Tooncinator". A puppet cat named Toonces plays the feline Terminator. ... See full summary »
Directors: Dave Wilson, Tom Schiller, James Signorelli | Stars: Dana Carvey, Chris Farley, Phil Hartman, Victoria Jackson
Votes: 110
49.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Steve Martin/James Taylor
(1991)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
Steve Martin hosts this 1991 Christmas episode, which includes selected sketches such as "The Tonight Song," commercial parody "Schmitts Gay," "Grandma Pugga," and "The Doormen." For ... See full summary »
Directors: Dave Wilson, Peter Corbett | Stars: Dana Carvey, Chris Farley, Phil Hartman, Victoria Jackson
Votes: 100
50.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
Steve Martin/The Kinks
(1977)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
The host for the episode is Steve Martin (his second appearance), and the musical guest is The Kinks. The skits for this episode are as follows: Steve gets hostility from the cast over his ... See full summary »
Directors: Dave Wilson, Gary Weis | Stars: Steve Martin, Lily Tomlin, The Kinks, Dan Aykroyd
Votes: 157