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1. Daddy's Girl (1973 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
A recently widowed Boston newspaper columnist tries to raise his eight-year old daughter with the help of his sister, with whom he shares a house.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Eddie Albert, Dawn Lyn, Helen Page Camp, Della Reese
Votes: 10
2.
Coach (1989–1997)
Episode:
Did Someone Call Me Snorer?
(1995)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Sport
Christine forces Hayden to go to a sleep clinic for snoring where Luther is currently visiting for the same issue.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Bill Fagerbakke, Kenneth Kimmins
Votes: 45
3.
It's Garry Shandling's Show. (1986–1990)
Episode:
Garry Falls Down a Hole
(1988)
TV-14 | Comedy
When Garry doesn't show up for the opening credits everyone suspects something is wrong. Garry visits his Grandma in a gas induced vision.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Garry Shandling, Molly Cheek, Scott Nemes, Michael Tucci
Votes: 30
4.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Laverne & Shirley Meet Fabian
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Rosie Greenbaum bets Laverne and Shirley they can't get into the hotel where singer Fabian is staying - as well as getting their picture taken with him. What plan of action will the girls "turn loose" to meet him and put Rosie in her place?
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 124
5.
Lotsa Luck! (1973–1974)
Episode:
Stan's Assistant
(1974)
25 min | Comedy
Because of the energy crisis, more people are riding the bus, and more items are piling up in the Lost and Found department, creating a different crisis for Stanley. Stanley's boss decides ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Dom DeLuise, Kathleen Freeman, Wynn Irwin, Jack Knight
Votes: 40
6.
One Day at a Time (1975–1984)
Episode:
Hold the Mustard
(1978)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Barbara's new restaurant job is moving faster than expected.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Bonnie Franklin, Mackenzie Phillips, Pat Harrington Jr., Valerie Bertinelli
Votes: 100
7.
Coach (1989–1997)
Episode:
I Think I Can't, I Think I Can't
(1991)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Sport
Luther incurs Hayden's wrath when he switches their travel plans from plane to train.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Clare Carey, Bill Fagerbakke
Votes: 51
8.
Coach (1989–1997)
Episode:
Luther and Ruthanne Take the Big 12 Steps
(1994)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Sport
Luther and Ruthanne work together and try to quit their addiction to junk food and smoking.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Bill Fagerbakke, Kenneth Kimmins
Votes: 41
9.
Coach (1989–1997)
Episode:
Men Don't Heal
(1990)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Sport
Coach attends a support group to help him deal with the break up with Christine, but discovers that one of the fellow group members actually has a date with her.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Clare Carey, Bill Fagerbakke
Votes: 56
10.
Coach (1989–1997)
Episode:
The Old Fish and the Shoes
(1992)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Sport
When Hayden casually decides to sell boxes of old belongings in a garage sale, Christine accidentally sells a prized pair of cleats that belonged to the great Johnny Unitas. Meanwhile, Luther is determined to catch a legendary fish.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Clare Carey, Bill Fagerbakke
Votes: 52
11.
Coach (1989–1997)
Episode:
The Playbook
(1993)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Sport
The Screaming Eagles arrive in San Antonio for the National Championship and before long Dauber makes a horrible mistake.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, James Acheson, Jonathan Emerson
Votes: 45
12.
It's Garry Shandling's Show. (1986–1990)
Episode:
Killer Routine
(1988)
TV-14 | Comedy
During Garry's opening stand-up routine, one of the studio audience members dies from laughing too hard. Distraught over this, Garry considers quitting the business, but Carl Reiner suggests that he talks to the dead man first.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Garry Shandling, Molly Cheek, Scott Nemes, Michael Tucci
Votes: 35
13.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
Shirley's Operation
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Dressed as Alice in Wonderland for a local children's play, Shirley ends up going to the hospital instead to get her appendix out. Her fear causes her to run and hide, so the gang must find her before her appendix fails her for good.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 103
14.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
The Slow Child
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Laverne and Shirley get reacquainted with Ms. Babish's mentally challenged daughter, Amy, who's visiting from her special school. Lenny meets Amy and immediately comes to like her, despite people's protests about what's best for Amy.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 120
15.
One Day at a Time (1975–1984)
Episode:
Schneider's Helper
(1978)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
When Schneider hurts his back, Barbara gets him to hire a disabled friend who is put to the test during a gas leak.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Bonnie Franklin, Mackenzie Phillips, Pat Harrington Jr., Valerie Bertinelli
Votes: 118
16.
One Day at a Time (1975–1984)
Episode:
Yes Sir, That's My Baby
(1978)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A old friend of Barbara's shows up with a baby and Barbara's boyfriend Cliff is the father.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Bonnie Franklin, Mackenzie Phillips, Pat Harrington Jr., Valerie Bertinelli
Votes: 117
17.
One Day at a Time (1975–1984)
Episode:
The Broken Nose
(1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
When Schneider accidentally breaks Barbara's nose, she learns a lesson about life, beauty and herself.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Bonnie Franklin, Mackenzie Phillips, Pat Harrington Jr., Valerie Bertinelli
Votes: 102
18. M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
The staff of an Army hospital in the Korean War find that laughter is the best way to deal with their situation.
Stars: Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, Loretta Swit, Jamie Farr
Votes: 63,490
19. My World and Welcome to It (1969–1970)
30 min | Comedy
John Monroe observes and comments on life, to the bemusement of his sensible wife Ellen and intelligent, questioning daughter Lydia.
Stars: William Windom, Joan Hotchkis, Lisa Gerritsen, Harold J. Stone
Votes: 476
20. 'M*A*S*H': 30th Anniversary Reunion (2002 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 84 min | Documentary
A 2002 FOX TV retrospective documentary on the series M*A*S*H that features interviews with writers, producers and past cast members.
Stars: Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, Mike Farrell, Jamie Farr
Votes: 339
21.
Coach (1989–1997)
Episode:
Any Place I Hang Myself Is Home
(1991)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Sport
Hayden and Christine go home shopping, however Coach buys a house without telling Christine.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Clare Carey, Bill Fagerbakke
Votes: 49
22.
Coach (1989–1997)
Episode:
Diamonds Are a Dentist's Best Friend
(1991)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Sport
A dentist who offers low prices on diamond jewelry inspires Hayden to make a deal with him in order to buy an engagement ring for Christine.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Clare Carey, Bill Fagerbakke
Votes: 58
23.
Coach (1989–1997)
Episode:
Hayden Fox for Universal Jocks
(1991)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Sport
Feeling threatened that Christine makes more money than he does, Hayden decides to moonlight by advertising for an athletic supporter company- but ends up mooning the entire state of Minnesota.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Clare Carey, Bill Fagerbakke
Votes: 50
24.
The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode:
Pink Pills and Purple Parents
(1964)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Rob recalls when Laura took a tranquilizer prescribed for Millie before meeting Rob's parents for the first time, with disastrous results.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews
Votes: 284
25.
It's Garry Shandling's Show. (1986–1990)
Episode:
Go Go Goldblum
(1988)
TV-14 | Comedy
Garry is invited to attend two parties on the same night. Garry feels guilty when he leaves one party early, to go to the next, and tries to make amends.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Garry Shandling, Molly Cheek, Scott Nemes, Michael Tucci
Votes: 31
26.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
The Debutante Ball
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Laverne attends a Debutante Ball with Lenny when it's found out he's 89th in line to be a duke on the Polish throne.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander, Michael McKean
Votes: 99
27.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
New Year's Eve 1959
(1977)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
It's New Years Eve 1959 and 1960 is shortly due. In the final hours, Laverne's date cancels, Shirley's sick and Lenny and Squiggy have a special plan for midnight outside the apartment ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 99
28.
One Day at a Time (1975–1984)
Episode:
Bob's New Girl
(1978)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Bob finds another girl after failing to win Barbara away from Cliff and she isn't happy with his new girlfriend.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Bonnie Franklin, Mackenzie Phillips, Pat Harrington Jr., Valerie Bertinelli
Votes: 102
29.
One Day at a Time (1975–1984)
Episode:
Lovers & Other Parents
(1982)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Ann and Mark's father have dinner with Mark and Barbara and things move very fast between them.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Bonnie Franklin, Pat Harrington Jr., Glenn Scarpelli, Shelley Fabares
Votes: 99
30.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
The Driving Test
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Laverne and Shirley try to help Squiggy study to ace his written exam for his driving test or else he'll lose his job as a Shotz truck driver.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander, Michael McKean
Votes: 97
31.
Coach (1989–1997)
Episode:
Love Me Tender
(1992)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Sport
Luther reveals his true opinion of Christine following a close brush with death.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Clare Carey, Bill Fagerbakke
Votes: 41
32. The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Widower Sheriff Andy Taylor, and his son Opie, live with Andy's Aunt Bee in Mayberry, North Carolina. With virtually no crimes to solve, most of Andy's time is spent philosophizing and calming down his cousin Deputy Barney Fife.
Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Frances Bavier
Votes: 16,891
33. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The misadventures of a TV writer both at work and at home.
Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam
Votes: 11,829
34.
Bewitched (1964–1972)
Episode:
A Vision of Sugar Plums
(1964)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
When an orphan visits the Stevens' for Christmas who doesn't believe in Santa Claus, Samantha takes him to the North Pole to visit the man himself.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, Agnes Moorehead, Alice Pearce
Votes: 486
35.
Coach (1989–1997)
Episode:
It Should Happen to You
(1994)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Sport
Kelly introduces Hayden to a sports agent in New York who promises him a professional coaching job in time as long as he wins and does what she says.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Bill Fagerbakke, Kenneth Kimmins
Votes: 45
36.
Coach (1989–1997)
Episode:
The Marion Kind: Part 1
(1991)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Sport
Luther is persuaded by Christine to have lunch and reconcile with the best friend who stole his girl many years ago.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Clare Carey, Bill Fagerbakke
Votes: 51
37.
Coach (1989–1997)
Episode:
The Stand-In
(1994)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Sport
Hayden and Christine can't have a baby, so Hayden tries to get a sperm donor so that Christine can have the perfect male athletic baby.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Troy Aikman, Pat Crawford Brown
Votes: 45
38.
It's Garry Shandling's Show. (1986–1990)
Episode:
It's Garry and Angelica's Show: Part 1
(1987)
TV-14 | Comedy
Garry goes on Love Connection (1983) and meets his dream girl, though Garry has misgivings.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Garry Shandling, Molly Cheek, Scott Nemes, Michael Tucci
Votes: 36
39.
It's Garry Shandling's Show. (1986–1990)
Episode:
The Fugitive
(1987)
TV-14 | Comedy
Nancy's old friend, Richard, comes to visit, but he is wanted by the law.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Garry Shandling, Molly Cheek, Scott Nemes, Michael Tucci
Votes: 34
40.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
The Second Almost Annual Shotz Talent Show
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The girls must book acts for the annual talent show for the brewery - but must also find 'something' for the seemingly untalented and clumsy son of Mr. Shotz to do. Will he make the Shotz spotlight or make a monkey out of himself?
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, David L. Lander
Votes: 101
41.
One Day at a Time (1975–1984)
Episode:
Back to School
(1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
As Barbara starts college and enjoys her independence, Ann feels her education is lacking and takes a college class that Barbara is also taking.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Bonnie Franklin, Mackenzie Phillips, Pat Harrington Jr., Valerie Bertinelli
Votes: 102
42.
Coach (1989–1997)
Episode:
Is This Your First Time on the Riverboat, Miss Watkins?
(1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Sport
Hayden challenges Judy to a game of poker, only to lose everything he owns, including his self-respect.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Clare Carey, Bill Fagerbakke
Votes: 67
43. The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The lives and trials of a young single woman and her friends, both at work and at home.
Stars: Mary Tyler Moore, Edward Asner, Gavin MacLeod, Valerie Harper
Votes: 10,133
44.
The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968)
Episode:
If I Had a Quarter Million Dollars
(1965)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Barney finds $250,000 from a bank heist, then goes undercover to find the robber.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Howard McNear
Votes: 283
45.
Coach (1989–1997)
Episode:
Above and Beyond the Call of Hayden
(1994)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Sport
Luther spends more time with Ruthanne and less with Hayden and he feels neglected.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Bill Fagerbakke, Kenneth Kimmins
Votes: 40
46.
Coach (1989–1997)
Episode:
Cabin Fever
(1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Sport
Luther decides to buy a log cabin, which would make Hayden and Luther neighbors.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Clare Carey, Bill Fagerbakke
Votes: 52
47.
Coach (1989–1997)
Episode:
Hayden and Luther's Excellent Adventure
(1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Sport
Hayden and Luther go on a recruiting trip the same night that Christine is to receive an award.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Clare Carey, Bill Fagerbakke
Votes: 54
48.
Coach (1989–1997)
Episode:
Hurley-Burleigh
(1991)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Sport
Hayden and the gang take Howard Burleigh to Las Vegas where they (along with Howard) discover Howard's wild side who appears to have run off with a showgirl.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Clare Carey, Bill Fagerbakke
Votes: 61
49.
Coach (1989–1997)
Episode:
Magnificent Abscession
(1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Sport
Hayden learns he has an abscessed tooth just before an upcoming game.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Clare Carey, Bill Fagerbakke
Votes: 61
50.
Coach (1989–1997)
Episode:
My Best Friend's Girl
(1994)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Sport
Luther has a new girl who Hayden thinks can be a little rough around the edges.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Shelley Fabares, Bill Fagerbakke
Votes: 41