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1. The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Ordinary people find themselves in extraordinarily astounding situations, which they each try to solve in a remarkable manner.
Stars: Rod Serling, Robert McCord, Jay Overholts, James Turley
Votes: 93,316
2.
T.H.E. Cat (1966–1967)
Episode:
Twenty-One and Out
(1967)
Adventure, Drama
Cat tries to protect a woman who is slated to testify against a crime boss, who has put up a $200,000 bounty for anyone who kills her.
Director: Paul Stanley | Stars: Robert Loggia, Susan Oliver, John Marley, Curt Lowens
Votes: 7
3.
The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters (1963–1964)
Episode:
The Day of the Dark Deeds
(1964)
60 min | Western
Doc and Jaimie come across a wounded Army lieutenant, who begs Doc to deliver the pouch he is carrying to Fort Dexter. The pouch contains money to be paid to the Nez Perce for food. But ... See full summary »
Director: Donald C. Klune | Stars: Dan O'Herlihy, Kurt Russell, Charles Bronson, Mark Allen
Votes: 15
4. Markham (1959–1960)
30 min | Crime, Drama
A private investigator, who had been a successful lawyer, solves crimes almost anywhere in the world, although he is based in New York City.
Stars: Ray Milland, Simon Scott, Henry Corden, Barney Phillips
Votes: 87
5.
Combat! (1962–1967)
Episode:
The Short Day of Private Putnam
(1964)
Action, Drama, War
A new squad member is aggressive and naive - because he's really only 15. Orville Putnam's actual age is discovered by a knowing French bartender he puts his unsubtle moves on, to impress ... See full summary »
Director: Bernard McEveety | Stars: Rick Jason, Vic Morrow, Beau Bridges, Jack Hogan
Votes: 98
6.
I Spy (1965–1968)
Episode:
Home to Judgment
(1968)
60 min | Action, Adventure
Kelly and Scott are on the run from an armed group. They've learned the identities of some of the biggest saboteurs in America, who depend on their anonymity. Kelly and Scott seek refuge at... See full summary »
Director: Richard C. Sarafian | Stars: Robert Culp, Bill Cosby, Will Geer, Una Merkel
Votes: 79
7. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962)
TV-14 | 25 min | Drama, Mystery
Series of unrelated short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama, and comedy about people of different backgrounds committing murders, suicides, thefts, and other sorts of crime caused by certain motivations, perceived or not.
Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Harry Tyler, Lillian O'Malley, John Williams
Votes: 19,348
8. The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962–1965)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
"The Alfred Hitchcock Hour" was a continuation of the dramatic anthology series Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) hosted by the Master of Suspense and Mystery.
Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Hinton Pope, Jimmy Joyce, Lew Brown
Votes: 5,161
9. Star Trek (1966–1969)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
In the 23rd Century, Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise explore the galaxy and defend the United Federation of Planets.
Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols
Votes: 93,056
10. Combat! (1962–1967)
60 min | Action, Drama, War
Combat!, a one-hour World War II drama series, followed a front line American infantry squad as they battled their way across Europe
Stars: Vic Morrow, Rick Jason, Pierre Jalbert, Jack Hogan
Votes: 3,146
11. The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
TV-G | 120 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A Disney-produced anthology covering many different genres.
Stars: Walt Disney, Paul Frees, Clarence Nash, Slim Pickens
Votes: 2,292
12.
Family (1976–1980)
Episode:
Monday Is Forever
(1976)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Family
The family is stressed out and Kate is nervous as she must continue to wait for news from the doctor on Monday, whether or not she has cancer. Buddy may lose her friend Laura, whose family may have to move to Detroit.
Director: Glenn Jordan | Stars: Sada Thompson, James Broderick, Elayne Heilveil, Gary Frank
Votes: 72
13.
Police Story (1973–1980)
Episode:
Odyssey of Death: Part 1
(1976)
60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Detectives Stoddard and Bagney look for a man involved in an armed grocery store robbery after he shoots and maims Officer Phillips, a personal friend of Stoddard.
Director: Don Medford | Stars: Robert Stack, Brock Peters, Ed Lauter, Robert Sampson
Votes: 35
14.
Sea Hunt (1958–1961)
Episode:
The Defector
(1961)
30 min | Action, Adventure
Mike tells an inept skin-diving pupil that there's no point in continuing his lessons.
Director: Leon Benson | Stars: Lloyd Bridges, Lili Kardell, Robert Sampson, Francis Bethencourt
Votes: 19
15.
Police Story (1973–1980)
Episode:
Odyssey of Death: Part 2
(1976)
60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Detectives close in on the multi-generational hill-country family responsible for a series of armed robberies, rapes, and murders.
Director: Don Medford | Stars: Robert Stack, Brock Peters, Ed Lauter, Robert Sampson
Votes: 30
16.
Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983–1987)
Episode:
We're Off to See the Wizard
(1985)
TV-PG | 48 min | Adventure, Comedy, Romance
An old tragedy for Lee resurfaces as he starts seeing a dead woman and several other women of his acquaintance are murdered.
Director: James Fargo | Stars: Kate Jackson, Bruce Boxleitner, Beverly Garland, Mel Stewart
Votes: 70
17. The Rockford Files (1974–1980)
TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The cases of an easy-going ex-convict turned private investigator.
Stars: James Garner, Noah Beery Jr., Joe Santos, Luis Delgado
Votes: 10,893
18. 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: 10,581
19. The Outer Limits (1963–1965)
TV-PG | 51 min | Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi
An anthology series of insightful science fiction tales.
Stars: Bob Johnson, Ben Wright, William Douglas, Robert Culp
Votes: 9,319
20. Thriller (1960–1962)
TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Experience the complete series of the show that was hailed as the most frightening ever created for television--now available for the first time.
Stars: Boris Karloff, Richard Peel, Henry Daniell, Lillian O'Malley
Votes: 1,663
21. Adventures in Paradise (1959–1962)
60 min | Adventure
The adventures of the Tiki III and crew as they sailed from island to island through the South Pacific, carrying cargo and the odd passenger from one drama to another.
Stars: Gardner McKay, James Holden, Lani Kai, Guy Stockwell
Votes: 403
22. T.H.E. Cat (1966–1967)
30 min | Adventure, Drama
A former circus aerialist, and reformed cat burglar, offers his services as a professional bodyguard.
Stars: Robert Loggia, Robert Carricart, R.G. Armstrong, Robert Duvall
Votes: 289
23. 87th Precinct (1961–1962)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Manhattan's 87th precinct forms the backdrop for this grim and gritty police drama based on the long-running series of novels by Ed McBain. Storylines focus on neighborhood crime, and the ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Lansing, Ron Harper, Gregory Walcott, Norman Fell
Votes: 196
24.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
The Secret of the Pond: Part 2
(1975)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Young Joey ventures deep into the mysterious backwaters and discovering a secret which threatens his life.
Stars: Eric Shea, Anthony Zerbe, Moses Gunn, Rex Corley
Votes: 10
25. 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: 8,772
26. Frontier Circus (1961–1962)
60 min | Western
A one-ring circus travels through the American West in the 1880's.
Stars: Chill Wills, John Derek, Richard Jaeckel, J. Pat O'Malley
Votes: 77
27. The Asphalt Jungle (1961)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Captain Gus Hornochek and Sergeant Danny Keller are members of a special force dedicated to eliminating criminal elements. Taking place in an unnamed Midwestern city, the two officers report to Commissioner Matt Gower.
Stars: Jack Warden, Arch Johnson, William Smith, Dallas Mitchell
Votes: 87
28.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Cranky Streets
(1981)
TV-14 | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Coffey has to arrest a guy who was a longtime friend of his family. Hill has to cover for an old friend who has a tendency for using excessive force. Renko gets in hot water after playing a... See full summary »
Director: Randa Haines | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Conrad, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz
Votes: 134
29.
Tales of Wells Fargo (1957–1962)
Episode:
Prince Jim
(1961)
TV-14 | 30 min | Western
Jim Hardie finds an overturned stage with two survivors: a drummer who had $5,000 stolen and a little girl who lost the doll given to her by her mom before she died. With the driver dead, the doll and the drummer's memory are his clues.
Director: Richard Bartlett | Stars: Dale Robertson, Gina Gillespie, Denny Miller, Robert Sampson
Votes: 53
30.
Lassie (1954–1974)
Episode:
For the Love of Lassie: Part 2
(1971)
TV-G | 30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
As Lassie remains trapped in the well the people she met and helped the previous months converge. In between frequent flashbacks everyone works diligently, including a honeymooning couple, to rescue the beloved dog.
Directors: James B. Clark, Jack Hively, Sigmund Neufeld Jr. | Stars: Lassie, Robert Sampson, Bruce Bennett, Sean Kelly
Votes: 20
31. Adam's Rib (1973)
30 min | Comedy
Adam Bonner is a young assistant district attorney and his wife Amanda is a junior partner in a law firm. That puts them in conflict within the courtroom and, by extension, at home. Amanda is also a fierce crusader for women's rights.
Stars: Ken Howard, Blythe Danner, Ron Rifkin, Dena Dietrich
Votes: 54
32.
The Colbys (1985–1987)
Episode:
The Legacy
(1987)
49 min | Drama
Jeff and Miles have discovered that Conny and Hutch have perished in a plane crash. Jason is convinced the mysterious Hoyt Parker has to do with it. Miles receives Conny's remaining Colby ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Kinon | Stars: Charlton Heston, John James, Katharine Ross, Emma Samms
Votes: 55
33.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
Chipped Beef
(1981)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Frank decides to attend a dinner for Fay's new love interest. Renko stands up for a guy who has a warrant out for his arrest after the guy saves his life. Belker goes undercover to catch ... See full summary »
Director: Georg Stanford Brown | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Conrad, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz
Votes: 117
34.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Weighing of Evils
(1985)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Karen agrees to have the surgery. Abby knows where Val is but keeps it to herself. Josh's TV appearances prove popular. Abby wants to be part of Empire Valley but Galveston refuses as she is a woman.
Director: Lorraine Senna | Stars: Alec Baldwin, William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris
Votes: 20
35.
McCloud (1970–1977)
Episode:
The Colorado Cattle Caper
(1974)
TV-PG | 75 min | Action, Crime, Drama
When a shipper of contaminated stolen beef kills a USDA inspector and flees to Colorado and his employers, McCloud tracks him down, only to run smack into a dumb-but-ambitious sheriff and ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Day | Stars: Dennis Weaver, J.D. Cannon, Terry Carter, John Denver
Votes: 98
36.
Rawhide (1959–1965)
Episode:
Incident Before Black Pass
(1961)
Not Rated | 52 min | Western
Rowdy and Pete are taken hostage by Kiowas who want safe passage to Black Pass from the Army for their Chief. A scared fortune telling drover causes problems when tells on Favor to the Army and a rancher wanting revenge for his wife.
Director: Ted Post | Stars: Eric Fleming, Clint Eastwood, Sheb Wooley, Paul Brinegar
Votes: 108
37.
Star Trek (1966–1969)
Episode:
A Taste of Armageddon
(1967)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Kirk and Spock must save their ship's crew when they are all declared killed in action in a bizarre computer simulated war where the actual deaths must nevertheless occur.
Director: Joseph Pevney | Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, David Opatoshu, Gene Lyons
Votes: 4,198
38.
The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)
Episode:
Little Girl Lost
(1962)
TV-PG | 25 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Awakened in the middle of the night by the cries of his daughter, a father enters the girl's room to find that she has vanished - even though he can still hear her crying out for help.
Director: Paul Stewart | Stars: Sarah Marshall, Robert Sampson, Charles Aidman, Rod Serling
Votes: 2,973
39.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
The Secret of the Pond: Part 1
(1975)
Unrated | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A spoiled city youngster learns the hard way that there may be some truth to the legend of a mysterious man roaming the backwaters of Virginia.
Director: Robert Day | Stars: Eric Shea, Anthony Zerbe, Moses Gunn, Rex Corley
Votes: 9
40. Mission: Impossible (1966–1973)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
An elite covert operations unit carries out highly sensitive missions subject to official denial in the event of failure, death or capture.
Stars: Peter Graves, Barbara Bain, Greg Morris, Peter Lupus
Votes: 11,519
41. Tales of Wells Fargo (1957–1962)
TV-14 | 60 min | Western
Agent Jim Hardie splits his life between being an agent helping Wells Fargo cope with bad guys, and owning a ranch near San Francisco, California.
Stars: Dale Robertson, Art Felix, Kit Carson, William Demarest
Votes: 1,235
42. Rawhide (1959–1965)
TV-PG | 50 min | Western
Gil Favor is trail boss of a continuous cattle drive. He is assisted by Rowdy Yates. The crew runs into characters and adventures along the way.
Stars: Clint Eastwood, Paul Brinegar, Steve Raines, Eric Fleming
Votes: 4,621
43. Premiere (1968)
60 min | Drama
Composed of pilots for CBS, including Call to Danger (with Peter Graves), Lassiter (starring Burt Reynolds), and Walk in the Sky (by Robert Altman, with Carroll O'Connor).
Stars: John McMartin, Billy Dee Williams, Albert Paulsen, Dustin Hoffman
Votes: 43
44. Man Without a Gun (1957–1959)
30 min | Western
The adventures of Adam MacLean, publisher and chief reporter for the "Yellowstone Sentinel" of Yellowstone, Wyoming in the late 19th century.
Stars: Rex Reason, Mort Mills, Harry Harvey, Forrest Taylor
Votes: 41
45.
The Colbys (1985–1987)
Episode:
Answered Prayers
(1987)
49 min | Drama
Miles and Sable find it difficult to accept that Jeff is the father of Fallon's baby. Jason and Francesca are about to get married and Sable still hasn't signed the divorce papers. Bliss ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Scheerer | Stars: Charlton Heston, John James, Katharine Ross, Emma Samms
Votes: 37
46.
The Deputy (1959–1961)
Episode:
Man of Peace
(1959)
TV-PG | 30 min | Western
When two wagons full of repeating rifles are stolen by an Apache raiding party, Marshal Fry decides that the problem is more than his small staff can handle and sends for the Army. Clay is ... See full summary »
Director: Frank Arrigo | Stars: Henry Fonda, Allen Case, Betty Lou Keim, Edgar Buchanan
Votes: 29
47.
The Rockford Files (1974–1980)
Episode:
The Deuce
(1979)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Having Jim doing jury duty leads to a mistrial and his being hired to investigate the case of pedestrian hit by a drunk-driver that brought the accused to court.
Director: Bernard McEveety | Stars: James Garner, Noah Beery Jr., Joe Santos, Mills Watson
Votes: 217
48.
The Virginian (1962–1971)
Episode:
Woman from White Wing
(1962)
TV-PG | 75 min | Western
A man at the unfinished White Wing cabin on Shiloh asks Judge Garth to meet him. Garth tells The Virginian the troubled history of his arrival at Shiloh. Garth's future with Betsy is threatened by the man and his desire for revenge.
Director: Burt Kennedy | Stars: Lee J. Cobb, Doug McClure, Gary Clarke, James Drury
Votes: 141
49.
Bridget Loves Bernie (1972–1973)
Episode:
How to Be a Jewish Mother
(1972)
30 min | Comedy
Bridget feels she may be able to relate to Bernie better, and become closer to his family, if she learns more about Judaism.
Director: Richard Kinon | Stars: David Birney, Meredith Baxter, Harold J. Stone, Bibi Osterwald
Votes: 11
50.
Bridget Loves Bernie (1972–1973)
Episode:
'Tis the Season
(1972)
30 min | Comedy
Celebrating Christmas becomes complicated for Bridget and Bernie due to the Steinberg's strong Jewish beliefs. When the couple plans to leave and spend Christmas elsewhere, the families begin to realize what's most important.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: David Birney, Meredith Baxter, Harold J. Stone, Bibi Osterwald
Votes: 11