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1. Grandfather's Birthday (2000)
Short, Drama
GRANDFATHER'S BIRTHDAY stars the late stage, screen and television actor Robert Prosky in the touching story of an elderly widower excited to celebrate his 79th birthday. The film follows ... See full summary »
Director: Gayle Knutson | Stars: Jeff Gadbois, James Gaulke, Casey Maher, John Prosky
Votes: 12
2. Brooklyn Bridge (1991–1993)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
In 1956, 14-year-old Alan Silver's life revolves around family, the synagogue and the Dodgers. Grandparents Jules and Sophie live in the same brownstone as Alan, his brother Nate, and their parents Phyllis and George.
Stars: Marion Ross, Danny Gerard, Louis Zorich, Amy Aquino
Votes: 504
3.
The Practice (1997–2004)
Episode:
Happily Ever After
(1999)
TV-PG | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Working late at the office, Lindsey is attacked and stabbed, identifying her attacker as a nun before passing out. An angry Helen goes into a nun-arresting spree, while a mysterious tape ... See full summary »
Director: Dwight H. Little | Stars: Dylan McDermott, Michael Badalucco, LisaGay Hamilton, Steve Harris
Votes: 120
4. A Walk in the Woods (1989 TV Movie)
105 min | Drama
True story about one US and one USSR delegate who, during 1982 talks in Geneva between USA and USSR on limiting medium-range nukes in Europe, met by accident in a nearby forest while on a stroll and informally started a key discussion.
Director: Kirk Browning | Stars: Sam Waterston, Robert Prosky
Votes: 53
5.
Once and Again (1999–2002)
Episode:
Aaron's List of Dreams
(2002)
60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
When Lily's brother Aaron expresses a desire to move out on his own with a young woman who is also mentally disabled, she finds it emotionally impossible to let him go.
Director: Dan Lerner | Stars: Sela Ward, Billy Campbell, Julia Whelan, Meredith Deane
Votes: 21
6. The West (1996)
537 min | Documentary, History, War
Stephen Ives' "The West" is a PBS 4-Video Series co-produced by Ken Burns: - "Death Runs Riot" 85 min. - "Fight No More Forever" 85 min. - "Ghost Dance" 58 min. - "The People" 82 min.
Stars: Peter Coyote, N. Scott Momaday, Murphy Guyer, John Trudell
Votes: 2,147
7. 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: 95,538
8. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The lives and work of the staff of an inner city police precinct.
Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, James Sikking
Votes: 10,576
9.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
What Are Friends For?
(1985)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Buntz and Rodriguez are held hostage by a mental patient who wants revenge on Buntz for putting him away. Belker goes undercover at a dog pound. LaRue and Washington bring in a baseball ... See full summary »
Director: John Patterson | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Robert Prosky
Votes: 121
10. 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
11. Behind the scenes with Last Action Hero (1993 TV Special)
25 min | Documentary, Short
A behind the scenes look at the making of the 1993 film, Last Action Hero.
Directors: David G. Hudson, Ed W. Marsh | Stars: Mark Elliott, Anthony Quinn, Art Carney, Sharon Stone
Votes: 17
12.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Come and Get It
(1986)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The precinct reaches a crisis point after Hill and Renko rescue an escaped mass murderer from a vigilante mob.
Director: Scott Brazil | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Robert Prosky
Votes: 77
13.
The Practice (1997–2004)
Episode:
Life Sentence
(2000)
TV-PG | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In a difficult and emotional trial, Jimmy and Ellenor represent a deaf woman, charged with killing the man who raped and murdered her 7 year old daughter. Meanwhile, Lindsay and Bobby ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Zinberg | Stars: Dylan McDermott, Michael Badalucco, LisaGay Hamilton, Steve Harris
Votes: 131
14.
Touched by an Angel (1994–2003)
Episode:
The Grudge
(2000)
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy
Andrew is a judge, Monica and Tess are sentenced to community service. They work with two arguing people who once were in love years ago, but forbidden to marry. Can the angels heal their feud and help them find their love again?
Director: Peter H. Hunt | Stars: Roma Downey, Della Reese, John Dye, Bonnie Bartlett
Votes: 49
15. Cheers (1982–1993)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
The regulars of the Boston bar "Cheers" share their experiences and lives with each other while drinking or working at the bar where everybody knows your name.
Stars: Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, George Wendt
Votes: 62,106
16.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Seoul on Ice
(1985)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
LaRue and Washington try to find clues on the person responsible for assaulting Garibaldi, who remains in critical condition. Rumors abound about Hunter's new girlfriend. Mayor Cleveland's ... See full summary »
Director: John Patterson | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Robert Prosky
Votes: 80
17.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Washington Deceased
(1985)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The hunt is on for the so called 'Melon Felon' who decapitates his female victims. Chief Daniels criticizes Mayo's work the morning after they had dinner together. LaRue tr's attempt to pull a prank on foul mouthed Lt. Tabor misfires.
Director: Mark Frost | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Robert Prosky
Votes: 84
18.
The West (1996)
Episode:
Death Runs Riot (1856-1868)
(1996)
85 min | Documentary, History, War
The West had always symbolized hope and new beginnings, but in the 1850s, as more American pioneers poured west to start over, they brought with them the nation's oldest, most divisive issue -- slavery.
Director: Stephen Ives | Stars: Peter Coyote, Dayton Duncan, Patricia Nelson Limerick, Martin Ridge
Votes: 105
19.
The West (1996)
Episode:
Speck Of The Future (1848-1856)
(1996)
86 min | Documentary, History, War
In 1848, a sawmill worker named James Marshall reached down into the stream bed of the American River in California -- and came up with the future of the West in the palm of his hand. He had discovered gold.
Director: Stephen Ives | Stars: Peter Coyote, J.S. Holliday, T.H. Watkins, Richard White
Votes: 114
20. ER (1994–2009)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Romance
The doctors who work in the ER at the County General Hospital in Chicago grapple with ups and downs in their personal and professional lives while trying to give apt medical care to their patients.
Stars: Anthony Edwards, George Clooney, Julianna Margulies, Eriq La Salle
Votes: 67,802
21.
Coach (1989–1997)
Episode:
The Pineapple Bowl: Part 1
(1991)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Sport
After winning the last game of the season, Hayden's Screaming Eagles are invited to play in the Pineapple Bowl where Hayden discovers he'll have to coach against his former mentor.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Clare Carey, Bill Fagerbakke
Votes: 57
22.
Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode:
A Crane's Critique
(1996)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
Frasier and Niles are thrilled to catch sight of T.H. Houghton, a reclusive author from their youth. They are aggravated, however, when Martin forms a friendship with the man but they are consistently unable to meet him.
Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 929
23.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Amazing Grace
(1986)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Ambitious city councilman Wade hassles Captain Furillo about runaway crime. The formerly promiscuous Grace Gardner has become a nun, and she wants to help make the Blues feel better. Buntz ... See full summary »
Director: Don Weis | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Betty Thomas, Bruce Weitz
Votes: 78
24.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Blues for Mr. Green
(1984)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When murderer Floyd Green is released from prison, Furillo assigns Garibaldi & Mayo to keep him in their sights at all times. Belker has to fly to Las Vegas and pick up a prisoner. LaRue ... See full summary »
Director: Bill Duke | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Robert Prosky
Votes: 85
25.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Blues in the Night
(1985)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Goldblume is held hostage by the leader of a radical group. Belker gets some bad news while working undercover. Renko is given a backstage pass to see his favorite singer. Renko and LaRue bet on who can make it to work faster.
Director: Ben Bolt | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Robert Prosky
Votes: 91
26.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Dogsbreath Afternoon
(1987)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Belker has been shot and is in critical condition. His colleagues go into overdrive trying to find the shooter. Renko has cheated on Daryl Ann and is forced to choose between confessing or ... See full summary »
Director: Christian I. Nyby II | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Betty Thomas, Bruce Weitz
Votes: 74
27.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Ewe and Me, Babe
(1984)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The search for Rev. Booker Simons' killer is complicated by interference by narcotics inspector Keenan and Faye's attempt to aid the widow. Jesus Martinez has changed his look and become a ... See full summary »
Director: Jeff Bleckner | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Robert Prosky
Votes: 92
28.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
I Want My Hill Street Blues
(1986)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Goldblume's involvement in a neighborhood dispute leads to a tenant's suicide. A music video is filmed at Hill Street. Bates pays off Fabian's mother to assign guardianship. Belker busts a crooked parole officer who runs a car theft ring.
Director: Gabrielle Beaumont | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Robert Prosky
Votes: 78
29.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
In the Belly of the Bus
(1985)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
While undercover, Belker get trapped in a luggage compartment on a bus. Furillo grants immunity to a stolen parts dealer with information on the death of Captain Keenan, only to later regret that decision.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Robert Prosky
Votes: 83
30.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Larry of Arabia
(1986)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Frank convalesces at home. Fabian's mother tries to hit up Lucy for more money. Buntz appears on a court TV show. LaRue and Washington get in trouble when they botch a federal gun-running investigation.
Director: Christian I. Nyby II | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Robert Prosky
Votes: 83
31.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Last Chance Salon
(1984)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A gang war between the Bloods and Shamrocks is brewing. Belker lets the end of his relationship with Tattaglia interfere with his undercover job at a beauty parlor. Garibaldi attempts to get young hooker Carla Walicki into rehab.
Director: Christian I. Nyby II | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Robert Prosky
Votes: 82
32.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Look Homeward, Ninja
(1986)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Bates' new partner is accused of sexually harassing a hooker. Ballantine is reinstated, but still crazy. Buntz' erstwhile friend tries to end him in a garage shootout.
Director: John Patterson | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Robert Prosky
Votes: 79
33.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Remembrance of Hits Past
(1986)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Capt. Furillo is shot on the courthouse steps, and Joyce recalls the details of their meeting and courtship. The shooter dons a cop uniform and stalks Frank in the hospital. Buntz tracks ... See full summary »
Director: Ben Bolt | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Robert Prosky
Votes: 86
34.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Slum Enchanted Evening
(1986)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Wachtel sentences a landlord to spend time in his dilapidated buildings, and Furillo finds Cleveland could benefit from an investigation into Donahue's death.
Director: Michael Switzer | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Robert Prosky
Votes: 79
35.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Watt a Way to Go
(1984)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Goldblume goes after the guy who raped his ex-wife, even though she refuses to press charges. A member of Hunter's SWAT team is put under scrutiny after shouting an obscenity while firing ... See full summary »
Director: Rick Wallace | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Robert Prosky
Votes: 90
36.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
You're in Alice's
(1985)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Goldblume heads up his own investigation into the death of Gina. Hill uses his broadcast news connections to help a homeless family. With Bates injured, Jablonski is assigned to ride with ... See full summary »
Director: Scott Brazil | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Robert Prosky
Votes: 84
37. Once and Again (1999–2002)
60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
A divorced father and a soon-to-be divorced mother meet and begin a romantic courtship which is always complicated by their respective children and their own life problems.
Stars: Sela Ward, Billy Campbell, Jeffrey Nordling, Julia Whelan
Votes: 2,996
38. They've Killed President Lincoln! (1971 TV Movie)
60 min | Drama, History
The events surrounding the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in 1865, dramatized using simulated documentary footage.
Director: Robert Guenette | Stars: Richard Basehart, Joseph Leisch Jr., Robert Leonard, Robert Prosky
Votes: 38
39.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
A Case of Klapp
(1986)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Hunter shoots a boy caught robbing a convenience store, while Belker struggles to protect senior citizens from a violent mugger.
Director: Scott Brazil | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Robert Prosky
Votes: 82
40.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Das Blues
(1986)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A powerful consortium wants Furillo to run for mayor. LaRue is enamored with a very erotic snake-wielding fence, Terry Sylvestri. Famous singer Bobby Angel is arrested, and Renko invites ... See full summary »
Director: Scott Brazil | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Robert Prosky
Votes: 79
41.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Fowl Play
(1984)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
News breaks during Roll Call that patrolman Swan has killed himself following Buttman's rowdy initiation party. The hooker that was involved also turns up dead and Washington leans on ... See full summary »
Director: Gregory Hoblit | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Robert Prosky
Votes: 89
42.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Intestinal Fortitude
(1985)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Belker, LaRue and Washington go undercover to investigate a garbage removal operation with suspected mafia activity. An elderly woman is raped. After the suspected rapist is let go because ... See full summary »
Director: Scott Brazil | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Robert Prosky
Votes: 76
43.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Jagga the Hunk
(1986)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Belker goes undercover in a lunchwagon. Jesus Martinez is wanted on suspicion of murder. A Polynesian man shows up saying he's the husband of Hunter's girlfriend. Golblume reluctantly ... See full summary »
Director: Gabrielle Beaumont | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Robert Prosky
Votes: 75
44.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Oh, You Kid
(1985)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Buntz catches a mugger who turns around and accuses him of police brutality. Washington is involved in a domestic dispute with near tragic results. Belker goes undercover as a vagrant to ... See full summary »
Director: John D. Hancock | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Robert Prosky
Votes: 81
45.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Say It as It Plays
(1986)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Garfield insists Steger planted a gun on a dead suspect. Due to a strike, cops have to haul corpses to the morgue; Hill comes upon the body of his father. Bates's ex-beau Hopper complains to Coffey after she has a blowout in his studio.
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Robert Prosky
Votes: 77
46.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Say Uncle
(1986)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Renko worries all day when a gypsy places a curse on him, while Larue is giddy about the glory he will get when a suspect he arrests admits to more than a dozen murders.
Director: Gabrielle Beaumont | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Betty Thomas, Bruce Weitz
Votes: 74
47.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Scales of Justice
(1986)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The station deals with a smoking ban. Chief Daniels offers to endorse Furillo as his replacement in return for a favor. LaRue pitches woo with a snake-loving tattooist who is working with him to bust thieves.
Director: Christian I. Nyby II | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Robert Prosky
Votes: 74
48.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
The Rise and Fall of Paul the Wall
(1984)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An older lady shoots a burglar and soon becomes apparent that it may have been a set up on her part rather than self defense. Hill & Renko put Paul "The Wall" Srignoli in a cell, only to ... See full summary »
Director: Thomas Carter | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Robert Prosky
Votes: 101
49.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Two Easy Pieces
(1986)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Tied up in his undercover case, Belker misses his wedding. A veteran cop is caught planting a gun on a dead suspect. A mugger steals a heart meant for transplant. LaRue tries to stay honest... See full summary »
Director: Gabrielle Beaumont | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, Robert Prosky
Votes: 80
50.
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