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1. Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An American police procedural television series chronicling the work of a fictional version of the Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Unit.
Stars: Richard Belzer, Clark Johnson, Yaphet Kotto, Kyle Secor
Votes: 14,180
2.
Great Performances (1971– )
Episode:
Brother to Dragons
(1975)
TV-G | 88 min | Music, Musical
Directors: Ken Campbell, Adrian Hall | Stars: Robert Black, John Chase, George Collins, Timothy Crowe
Votes: 14
3.
Medical Center (1969–1976)
Episode:
Cycle of Peril
(1972)
60 min | Drama
A false pregnancy threatens an anxious would-be mother and her sterile husband.
Director: Michael Caffey | Stars: Chad Everett, James Daly, Michael Masters, Pamela Payton-Wright
Votes: 14
4.
Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
Episode:
Kaddish
(1997)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Munch's high school love interest, Helen Rosenthal, is raped and murdered, leaving Munch and Kellerman trying to solve the case. Grief and 1960's nostalgia engulf Munch, and meanwhile he connects with Helen's mourning daughter.
Director: Jean de Segonzac | Stars: Richard Belzer, Andre Braugher, Reed Diamond, Michelle Forbes
Votes: 143
5. Gunsmoke (1955–1975)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Marshal Matt Dillon keeps the peace in rough-and-tumble Dodge City.
Stars: James Arness, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, Ken Curtis
Votes: 8,738
6. The Adams Chronicles (1976)
50 min | Drama, History
This ambitious multi-part PBS production brings to life five generations of one of America's leading political and historical families, tracing their lives from John Adams' years as a ... See full summary »
Stars: Pamela Payton-Wright, George Hearn, Michael Tolan, William Daniels
Votes: 213
7.
Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
Episode:
Extreme Unction
(1994)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
With another girl found dead with a glove on her hand next to a Catholic Church, Frank questions his faith but then a witness might help the detectives find out the killer's identity.
Director: Keith Gordon | Stars: Daniel Baldwin, Richard Belzer, Andre Braugher, Isabella Hofmann
Votes: 176
8.
The Adams Chronicles (1976)
Episode:
Chapter II: John Adams, Revolutionary
(1976)
Drama, History
Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: George Grizzard, W.B. Brydon, John Tillinger, Fred Stuthman
Votes: 7
9.
The Adams Chronicles (1976)
Episode:
Chapter VIII: John Quincy Adams, Secretary of State
(1976)
Drama, History
Director: Bill Glenn | Stars: William Daniels, David Elliott, George Grizzard, Richard Mathews
Votes: 7
10.
Law & Order (1990– )
Episode:
Sideshow
(1999)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The death of a government official in New York leads Jack McCoy to cross swords with the Independent Counsel in Washington, as he tries to keep the identity of a key witness secret.
Director: Edwin Sherin | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Benjamin Bratt, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston
Votes: 298
11.
The Adams Chronicles (1976)
Episode:
Chapter IV: John Adams, Minister to Great Britain
(1976)
Drama, History
Director: James Cellan Jones | Stars: George Grizzard, John Tillinger, Frederick Rolf, Kate Zentall
Votes: 6
12. 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: 896
13.
Gunsmoke (1955–1975)
Episode:
Yankton
(1972)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
When wealthy Wil Donvan's daughter and cowboy Yankton fall in love with each other, the young woman's classy European born mother wants to put a stop to the romance.
Director: Vincent McEveety | Stars: James Arness, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, Ken Curtis
Votes: 169
14.
Movin' On (1974–1976)
Episode:
Grit
(1974)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama
Driving through the farm country of eastern Oregon, Will and Sonny meet a man pushing his wife down the road in a wheelchair.
Director: Hy Averback | Stars: Claude Akins, Frank Converse, James Olson, Pamela Payton-Wright
Votes: 28
15.
The Adams Chronicles (1976)
Episode:
Chapter X: John Quincy Adams, Congressman
(1976)
Drama, History
Director: Fred Coe | Stars: William Daniels, Allan Carlsen, Thomas A. Stewart, Pamela Payton-Wright
Votes: 7
16. Law & Order (1990– )
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
New York's finest police detectives and prosecutors fight to make the city a safer place. With integrity as the guiding force from investigation to verdict, the teams weigh every perspective in their commitment to finding justice.
Stars: Jerry Orbach, Jesse L. Martin, Dennis Farina, Sam Waterston
Votes: 44,536
17.
Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
Episode:
Fits Like a Glove
(1994)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Still investigating the murder of Catherine Goodrich, another victim is found with the same clues and Frank is now the primary on the case. Felton is thinking about going back to his wife, Munch and Lewis consider to buy a tavern.
Director: Ted Demme | Stars: Daniel Baldwin, Richard Belzer, Andre Braugher, Isabella Hofmann
Votes: 162
18.
Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
Episode:
Nearer My God to Thee
(1994)
TV-14 | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a beautiful girl is murdered, dragged in a dumpster, the unit investigates the case, but it's difficult without a clue except of a white glove found on the hand of the victim.
Director: Tim Hunter | Stars: Daniel Baldwin, Richard Belzer, Andre Braugher, Isabella Hofmann
Votes: 168
19.
The Adams Chronicles (1976)
Episode:
Chapter V: John Adams, Vice President
(1976)
Drama, History
Director: Barry Davis | Stars: George Grizzard, Leora Dana, Mark Winkworth, Tom Tammi
Votes: 6
20.
The Adams Chronicles (1976)
Episode:
Chapter VI: John Adams, President
(1976)
Drama, History
Director: Barry Davis | Stars: George Grizzard, Albert Stratton, Jeremiah Sullivan, Leora Dana
Votes: 6
21.
The Adams Chronicles (1976)
Episode:
Chapter VII: John Quincy Adams, Diplomat
(1976)
Drama, History
Director: Anthony Page | Stars: David Birney, Pamela Payton-Wright, Steven Krey, Jack Dengle
Votes: 6
22.
The Adams Chronicles (1976)
Episode:
Chapter III: John Adams, Diplomat
(1976)
Drama, History
Director: James Cellan Jones | Stars: George Grizzard, John Tillinger, Robert Symonds, Jeanette Landis
Votes: 7
23. Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography
Find out more about the women you love and admire who have made their mark in movies, music, politics, sports, and more in these "Intimate Portraits."
Stars: Linda Emond, Laurent Lederer, Lisa Friedman, Meredith Vieira
Votes: 420
24.
Law & Order (1990– )
Episode:
Pride and Joy
(1993)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
While investigating the death of a building superintendent, Briscoe and Logan discover that the victim's teenage son may have been abusing him. The son, however, claims that he was the abuse victim.
Director: Gilbert M. Shilton | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Chris Noth, S. Epatha Merkerson, Michael Moriarty
Votes: 297
25.
The Adams Chronicles (1976)
Episode:
Chapter IX: John Quincy Adams, President
(1976)
Drama, History
Director: Fred Coe | Stars: William Daniels, George Hearn, Edwin Owens, Allan Carlsen
Votes: 7
26. Look Homeward, Angel (1972 TV Movie)
90 min | Drama
The life of a young man growing up in a small town in the mountains of North Carolina during the early part of the twentieth century, based on Thomas Wolfe's autobiographical novel.
Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Timothy Bottoms, Barbara Colby, Ronny Cox, Charles Durning
Votes: 34
27.
Cannon (1971–1976)
Episode:
Fool's Gold
(1971)
Not Rated | 50 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Hired to track down an armored car robber, Cannon is surprised to discover a small town is harboring and protecting the thief.
Director: Don Medford | Stars: William Conrad, Mitchell Ryan, Pamela Payton-Wright, Ron Harper
Votes: 141
28.
Spenser: For Hire (1985–1988)
Episode:
I Confess
(1987)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A man who witnessed the murder of a bank officer is now confessing to the crime.
Director: Winrich Kolbe | Stars: Robert Urich, Avery Brooks, Carolyn McCormick, Ron McLarty
Votes: 38
29. Mannix (1967–1975)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Private detective Joe Mannix uses force to solve crimes.
Stars: Mike Connors, Gail Fisher, Ward Wood, Ron Nyman
Votes: 4,280
30. Saving Face (2004)
R | 91 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A gay Chinese-American and her traditionalist mother are reluctant to go public with secret loves that clash against cultural expectations.
Director: Alice Wu | Stars: Joan Chen, Michelle Krusiec, Lynn Chen, Jin Wang
Votes: 13,417 | Gross: $1.19M
31. NET Playhouse (1964–1972)
90 min | Biography, Drama, History
American television anthology series of wide range of genres, from history and drama, to fantasy, and science fiction. Fiction novels, stories, stage plays, fairytales, and historic events are dramatized in each episode.
Stars: Irene Dailey, Rene Auberjonois, George Voskovec, Richard Dysart
Votes: 52
32. Bonanza (1959–1973)
TV-PG | 49 min | Western
The Wild West adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their Nevada ranch while helping the surrounding community.
Stars: Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker, Pernell Roberts
Votes: 10,989
33. Spenser: For Hire (1985–1988)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Mystery and suspense series based on Robert Parker's "Spenser" novels. Spenser, a private investigator living in Boston, gets involved in a new murder mystery each episode.
Stars: Robert Urich, Avery Brooks, Ron McLarty, Richard Jaeckel
Votes: 3,266
34. Movin' On (1974–1976)
TV-PG | 90 min | Drama
A crusty old veteran big-rig trucker teams up with a college-educated youngster to haul cargo across the country.
Stars: Claude Akins, Frank Converse, Roosevelt Grier, Ned Austin
Votes: 572
35.
Mannix (1967–1975)
Episode:
Murder Times Three
(1971)
TV-PG | 52 min | Action, Crime, Drama
While visiting a rural property to investigate a case, Mannix is attacked by two bikers and nearly killed. He concludes that someone wants to scare him off of one of the three cases he is ... See full summary »
Director: Leonard J. Horn | Stars: Mike Connors, Gail Fisher, Pippa Scott, Daniel J. Travanti
Votes: 100
36. The Wide World of Mystery (1973–1976)
90 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A 90 minute late-night mystery and suspense anthology series which ran on ABC (American Broadcasting Company), between 1973 and 1978.
Stars: John Karlen, Michael Parks, Susan Strasberg, Robert Symonds
Votes: 134
37.
The Wide World of Mystery (1973–1976)
Episode:
The Haunting of Rosalind
(1973)
73 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A wealthy family falls victim to an apparent ghost.
Director: Lela Swift | Stars: Pamela Payton-Wright, Susan Sarandon, Beatrice Straight, Frank Converse
Votes: 18
38. Medical Center (1969–1976)
60 min | Drama
Located in the Los Angeles, California area, the Medical Center was an otherwise unnamed hospital complex that was part of a larger university campus.
Stars: James Daly, Chad Everett, Chris Hutson, Virginia Hawkins
Votes: 878
39. Going in Style (1979)
PG | 97 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Three friends living on the dole decide to rob a bank.
Director: Martin Brest | Stars: George Burns, Art Carney, Lee Strasberg, Charles Hallahan
Votes: 3,911 | Gross: $26.87M
40. Resurrection (1980)
PG | 103 min | Drama, Fantasy
A woman enters the afterlife briefly after a car crash that kills her husband. But she survives - and finds herself possessing strange powers.
Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: Ellen Burstyn, Sam Shepard, Richard Farnsworth, Roberts Blossom
Votes: 3,418 | Gross: $3.91M
41.
Medical Center (1969–1976)
Episode:
Idolmaker
(1971)
60 min | Drama
To save her own life, a woman evangelist must make a decision that might destroy her career, her marriage and her faith.
Director: Vincent Sherman | Stars: Chad Everett, James Daly, Pamela Payton-Wright, Roger Davis
Votes: 11
42. Another World (1964–1999)
TV-14 | 90 min | Drama, Romance
The life in the Midwestern town of Bay City, and the love, loss, trials, and triumph of its residents, who come from different backgrounds and social circles.
Stars: Victoria Wyndham, Constance Ford, Hugh Marlowe, Linda Dano
Votes: 1,146
43. One Life to Live (1968–2013)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
One Life to Live centres takes place in the fictional town of Llanview, PA.around the wealthy Lord family, and the middle-class Woleks and Rileys.
Stars: Erika Slezak, Michael Storm, Michael Easton, Kristen Alderson
Votes: 2,632
44. Cannon (1971–1976)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Frank Cannon, a husky ex-cop and culinary enthusiast, solves tough cases as a private investigator.
Stars: William Conrad, Patrick Culliton, Tom Pittman, Charles Bateman
Votes: 3,608
45. Ironweed (1987)
R | 143 min | Drama
An alcoholic drifter spends Halloween in his hometown of Albany, New York after returning there for the first time in decades.
Director: Hector Babenco | Stars: Jack Nicholson, Meryl Streep, Carroll Baker, Michael O'Keefe
Votes: 9,916 | Gross: $7.39M
46. Young Dr. Kildare (1972–1973)
Drama
In this syndicated reboot of Dr. Kildare, it attempts to recapture the popularity of the earlier series from ten years before. Dr. Kildare is the handsome young intern with much to learn and Dr. Gillespie his gruff mentor.
Stars: Mark Jenkins, Gary Merrill, Amanda Lynne, Marsha Mason
Votes: 29
47. The Freshman (1990)
PG | 102 min | Comedy, Crime
An N.Y.C. film school student accepts a job with a local mobster who resembles a famous cinema godfather and who takes the young man under his wing, after demanding total loyalty.
Director: Andrew Bergman | Stars: Marlon Brando, Matthew Broderick, Bruno Kirby, Penelope Ann Miller
Votes: 22,024 | Gross: $21.46M
48.
Bonanza (1959–1973)
Episode:
Search in Limbo
(1972)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
The Cartwrights attempt to reconstruct a 24-hour period of Ben's life after he fears he may have been the unknown gunman who shot down Sid Langley, a corrupt real estate broker who has ... See full summary »
Director: Leo Penn | Stars: Dan Blocker, Michael Landon, Lorne Greene, Mitch Vogel
Votes: 75
49. Starlight: A Musical Movie (1988)
78 min | Musical
Talented youths go to the Starlight camp in trying to prepare for a musical concert.
Director: Orin Wechsberg | Stars: Kario Salem, Jean Taylor, Kathryn Eames, Ciro Barbaro
Votes: 25
50. Working in the Theatre (1976– )
60 min | Documentary, Talk-Show
Bringing together performers, directors, playwrights, designers, choreographers, producers and behind-the-scenes personnel from the American and international theatre, the program offers a ... See full summary »
Stars: Jean Dalrymple, George White, Brendan Gill, Ted Chapin
Votes: 46