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1.
Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode:
Goodnight, Seattle: Part 2
(2004)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
Frasier, Niles, Daphne, Martin, and Roz move on to new chapters in their lives.
Director: David Lee | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 1,372
2.
For the People (1965)
Episode:
The Influence of Fear
(1965)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Todays theme is the Influence of Fear.
Director: Stuart Rosenberg | Stars: William Shatner, Howard Da Silva, Lonny Chapman, Jessica Walter
Votes: 12
3. Guests of the Nation (1981 TV Movie)
60 min | Drama, War
Irish insurgents guard their British prisoners-of-war in a remote farmstead. Gradually the opposing soldiers come to respect, even like each other. This greatly worries Frank Callahan, the ... See full summary »
Director: John J. Desmond | Stars: Frank Converse, Richard Cottrell, Charlie Stavola, Nesbitt Blaisdell
Votes: 11
4.
Backstairs at the White House (1979)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(1979)
Drama, History
WWII brings changes to the White House, including Russians as guests. Mrs. Roosevelt brings Maggie back to supervise the visit of Mrs. Chiang Kai-Shek. After all the Roosevelt years, the ... See full summary »
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Leslie Uggams, Olivia Cole, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Hooks
Votes: 13
5. Inside the Actors Studio (1994– )
TV-PG | 65 min | Talk-Show
Famous actors, directors and writers reminisce about their careers and the philosophy behind their craft.
Stars: James Lipton, Ellen Burstyn, Elena Kobylina, Bradley Cooper
Votes: 5,464
6.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– )
Episode:
Denial
(2002)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A woman is raped at a party and the attacker is quickly caught but the detectives must still determine why the victim was carrying a finger from a long dead infant.
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay, Richard Belzer, Stephanie March
Votes: 1,116
7.
The Good Wife (2009–2016)
Episode:
What's in the Box?
(2013)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
On Election Day Eve, both gubernatorial campaigns fight in court over absentee vote tampering. Meanwhile, Cary runs into staff and client issues before starting up his new firm.
Director: Robert King | Stars: Julianna Margulies, Matt Czuchry, Archie Panjabi, Graham Phillips
Votes: 730
8.
Grace and Frankie (2015–2022)
Episode:
The Party
(2016)
TV-MA | 31 min | Comedy
Frankie gets shocking news from Babe, and helps her friend throw the best party of her life.
Director: Wendey Stanzler | Stars: Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sam Waterston, Martin Sheen
Votes: 733
9. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
TV-14 | 105 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Skitch Henderson
Votes: 4,243
10. Bicentennial Minutes (1974– )
1 min | Short, History
Minute-long "on this day in history" shorts, used a countdown to America's bicentennial.
Stars: Walter Cronkite, Cleveland Amory, Edward Asner, Roddy McDowall
Votes: 51
11. Open Admissions (1988 TV Movie)
120 min | Drama
Director: Gus Trikonis | Stars: Jane Alexander, Dennis Farina, Estelle Parsons, Michael Beach
Votes: 36
12. The Good Wife (2009–2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Alicia Florrick has been a good wife to her husband, a former state's attorney. After a very humiliating sex and corruption scandal, he is behind bars. She must now provide for her family and returns to work as a litigator in a law firm.
Stars: Julianna Margulies, Chris Noth, Josh Charles, Matt Czuchry
Votes: 82,835
13. All in the Family (1971–1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
A working class man constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day.
Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 18,683
14. Backstory (2000– )
Documentary
As seen on AMC, "Backstory" is a series that takes a provocative and in-depth look at the making of popular motion pictures. Stars, directors, producers and other Hollywood players provide ... See full summary »
Stars: Rino Romano, Rudy Behlmer, Richard D. Zanuck, Red Buttons
Votes: 178
15.
Backstairs at the White House (1979)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1979)
Drama, History
An insecure Harding waffles about assignments, as the Attorney General tries to cover up the Teapot Dome scandal and a superstitious Florence Harding sees signs and omens everywhere. Maggie... See full summary »
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Olivia Cole, Leslie Uggams, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Hooks
Votes: 12
16. Backstairs at the White House (1979)
540 min | Drama, History
Behind the scenes at the White House during eight administrations, as told by the people who work there.
Stars: Leslie Uggams, Olivia Cole, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Hooks
Votes: 490
17.
Backstairs at the White House (1979)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(1979)
Drama, History
The Depression hits even the White House, with pay cuts for the staff while Mrs. Hoover continues to entertain extravagantly. Maggie collapses but is unwilling to rest. A visitor captures ... See full summary »
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Leslie Uggams, Olivia Cole, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Hooks
Votes: 11
18. Frasier (1993–2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Dr. Frasier Crane moves back to his hometown of Seattle, where he lives with his father and works as a radio psychiatrist.
Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 95,561
19. Grace and Frankie (2015–2022)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Finding out that their husbands are not just work partners, but have also been romantically involved for the last twenty years, two women with an already strained relationship try to cope with the circumstances together.
Stars: Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sam Waterston, Martin Sheen
Votes: 57,103
20. Romantic Mysticism: The Music of Billy Goldenberg (2022)
102 min | Documentary
A feature-length documentary exploring the life and musical creations of Billy Goldenberg, a celebrated, multi-award winning composer and arranger best known for his innovative work in television, the movies, and on Broadway.
Director: Gary Gerani | Stars: Billy Goldenberg, Gary Gerani, John Badham, Alan Bergman
Votes: 7
21.
Grace and Frankie (2015–2022)
Episode:
The Bender
(2016)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy
Frankie is reunited with an old dear friend, Babe. Her sons meet Jacob over dinner when a drunk Grace interrupts.
Director: Alex Hardcastle | Stars: Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sam Waterston, Martin Sheen
Votes: 612
22. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
This series follows the Special Victims Unit, a specially trained squad of detectives in the New York City Police Department that investigate sexually related crimes.
Stars: Mariska Hargitay, Christopher Meloni, Ice-T, Dann Florek
Votes: 125,283
23.
Roseanne (1988–2018)
Episode:
Skeleton in the Closet
(1994)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
Roseanne's attempts to prank everybody at Leon's Halloween party at the diner fall flat when it's revealed to her that Fred is gay.
Director: Gail Mancuso | Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert
Votes: 265
24.
Backstairs at the White House (1979)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1979)
147 min | Drama, History
In 1909, Maggie starts working at the White House as second maid, but is run ragged with her usual work and extra tasks as a beautician. Daughter Lillian has an operation for her crippled ... See full summary »
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Olivia Cole, Leslie Uggams, Louis Gossett Jr., Robert Hooks
Votes: 18
25. Captain Kangaroo (1955–1992)
TV-G | 60 min | Family
Daily children's program hosted by Captain Kangaroo.
Stars: Robert Keeshan, Hugh Brannum, James E. Wall, Deborah Weems
Votes: 1,574
26. The Defenders (1961–1965)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
A father and son lawyer duo take a variety of cases that often deal with the important issues of the day.
Stars: E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Polly Rowles, Ossie Davis
Votes: 503
27. Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age (2021)
81 min | Documentary, History, Musical
"Broadway: Beyond The Golden Age" is the long awaited sequel to Rick McKay's "Broadway: The Golden Age." It tells the history of Broadway from 1959 and ending in 1983 as told by over 100 Broadway legends as interviewed by Mr. McKay..
Director: Rick McKay | Stars: Jason Alexander, Debbie Allen, Arthur Anderson, Lucie Arnaz
Votes: 110
28. Theater Talk (1996– )
30 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Susan Haskins, Michael Riedel, Jesse Green, Michael Musto
Votes: 38
29.
The Defenders (1961–1965)
Episode:
Metamorphosis
(1963)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
Luke Jackson is scheduled to be executed in days. He killed a policeman seven years earlier and was condemned to death. After numerous appeals and stays, he has seemingly reached the end of the road, yet the Prestons say there is hope.
Director: David Greene | Stars: E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Robert Duvall, William Redfield
Votes: 19
30.
Medical Center (1969–1976)
Episode:
Wall of Silence
(1972)
60 min | Drama
In seeking the cause of hysterical deafness in a 16-year-old patient, Dr. Gannon must force the boy's parents to acknowledge some deep-rooted guilt.
Director: Paul Stanley | Stars: Chad Everett, James Daly, Kristoffer Tabori, Estelle Parsons
Votes: 9
31.
Roseanne (1988–2018)
Episode:
Halloween IV
(1992)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Roseanne is visited by the ghosts of Halloween past, present and future when she can't get into the spirit of things like usual.
Director: Andrew D. Weyman | Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert
Votes: 329
32.
Roseanne (1988–2018)
Episode:
It's No Place Like Home for the Holidays
(1992)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
A Christmas Eve snowstorm keeps Roseanne, Jackie, Bev and Nana Mary snowed in at the diner and Darlene at David's place, where she gets an eye-opening view of his home life.
Director: Andrew D. Weyman | Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert
Votes: 277
33.
Roseanne (1988–2018)
Episode:
Wait till Your Father Gets Home
(1993)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
The death of their father finds Jackie a basket case and Roseanne resolving some long-buried issues, meanwhile Bev meets her husband's mistress.
Director: Andrew D. Weyman | Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert
Votes: 267
34.
Roseanne (1988–2018)
Episode:
We Gather Together
(1989)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
Thanksgiving at the Conners' brings the usual family strife and hilarity as Roseanne is determined to make her parents stay at a motel and Jackie continues to hide the fact she joined the police.
Director: John Pasquin | Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Michael Fishman
Votes: 344
35.
Roseanne (1988–2018)
Episode:
Darlene v. David
(2018)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama
Darlene re-examines her relationship with David when he shows up for Harris' birthday; Bev temporarily moves in when an incident prevents her from returning to the nursing home.
Director: Gail Mancuso | Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert
Votes: 560
36. Great Performances (1971– )
TV-G | 180 min | Music, Musical
Filmed and televised versions of theater productions, such as plays, musicals, operas, ballets, and concerts from around the world.
Stars: Scott Yoo, Julie Andrews, Renée Fleming, Plácido Domingo
Votes: 897
37. 100 Centre Street (2001–2002)
60 min | Crime, Drama
The lives and work of the staff of a New York City courthouse.
Stars: Joseph Lyle Taylor, Manny Perez, Phyllis Newman, Paula Devicq
Votes: 213
38. SAG Foundation Conversations (1979– )
Talk-Show
Career retrospectives with preeminent actors who explore the process and profession with an audience of fellow artists.
Stars: Jenelle Riley, Richard Ridge, Stacey Wilson Hunt, Mara Webster
Votes: 39
39.
NBC Special Treat (1975–1986)
Episode:
Big Henry and the Polka Dot Kid
(1976)
60 min | Family, Sci-Fi
Young orphan tries to save the life of a blind old dog.
Director: Richard Marquand | Stars: Ned Beatty, Estelle Parsons, Chris Barnes, Robert Gerringer
Votes: 11
40.
Roseanne (1988–2018)
Episode:
Lies My Father Told Me
(1994)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama
Dan's mother Audrey is put into a mental institution and Dan blames her emotional problems on the years of neglect by his father. Determined to confront his dad, he shows up at Ed's second ... See full summary »
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie | Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert
Votes: 238
41.
Roseanne (1988–2018)
Episode:
Thanksgiving 1991
(1991)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama
Thanksgiving weekend sees another visit by friends and family including Nana Mary and a husband-less Bev.
Director: Andrew D. Weyman | Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Michael Fishman
Votes: 261
42. The Trials of O'Brien (1965–1966)
60 min | Drama
A flamboyant, Shakespeare-quoting, New York City defense attorney always seems to get into trouble.
Stars: Peter Falk, Joanna Barnes, Elaine Stritch, David Burns
Votes: 112
43. Everyday Heroes (1990 TV Movie)
45 min
Everyday Heroes is the true story of racial conflicts in Deer River, Minnesota, in 1985. Racism runs rampant between the whites and the native Ojibwe Americans, including within the ... See full summary »
Director: Helen Whitney | Stars: M. Cochise Anderson, Dan Butler, Heather Coleman, Hortensia Colorado
Votes: 9
44.
Roseanne (1988–2018)
Episode:
Looking for Loans in All the Wrong Places
(1992)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama
Intent on opening a loose meat restaurant, Roseanne and Jackie are forced to turn to Bev for financial assistance.
Director: Andrew D. Weyman | Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert
Votes: 255
45.
Touched by an Angel (1994–2003)
Episode:
Sandcastles
(1997)
TV-G | Drama, Family, Fantasy
Monica and Rafael have a day off and go to the beach. Their vacation is cut short when they find a message in a bottle from someone asking for help.
Director: Victor Lobl | Stars: Roma Downey, Della Reese, John Dye, Pamala Tyson
Votes: 62
46. Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
R | 111 min | Action, Biography, Crime
Bored waitress Bonnie Parker falls in love with an ex-con named Clyde Barrow and together they start a violent crime spree through the country, stealing cars and robbing banks.
Director: Arthur Penn | Stars: Warren Beatty, Faye Dunaway, Michael J. Pollard, Gene Hackman
Votes: 120,684
47.
Great Performances (1971– )
Episode:
A Memory of Two Mondays
(1971)
TV-G | 88 min | Music, Musical
A group of workers earn their livings in a Brooklyn automobile parts warehouse during the Great Depression. Most are filled with hopelessness; some are alcoholics. Kenneth, however, is a young man yearning for a college education.
Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Arthur Miller, Donald Buka, Catherine Burns, J.D. Cannon
Votes: 70
48.
Roseanne (1988–2018)
Episode:
Dear Mom and Dad
(1989)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
The Conner household is thrown into chaos with the arrival of Roseanne's parents who do nothing but criticize their daughters behind their backs.
Director: John Sgueglia | Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Michael Fishman
Votes: 327
49.
Roseanne (1988–2018)
Episode:
Mommy Nearest
(1992)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
After Bev sells her house and gives Roseanne and Jackie each $10,000, the girls balk at the thought of their mother moving to Lanford.
Director: Andrew D. Weyman | Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert
Votes: 244
50.
Roseanne (1988–2018)
Episode:
Playing with Matches
(1993)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
Tired of having their Mom hanging around them all the time, Roseanne and Jackie try to encourage a relationship between Beverly and Jake, her friend from the retirement community they both ... See full summary »
Director: Andrew D. Weyman | Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert
Votes: 240