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1. Bret Maverick (1981–1982)
Episode: Faith, Hope and Clarity: Part 2 (1982)

49 min | Western

9.0
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The founder of a religious sect cons the townsfolk out of their land and Bret uses his own talents to get it back.

Director: Leo Penn | Stars: James Garner, Ed Bruce, Ramon Bieri, Richard Hamilton

Votes: 33

2. Paradise (1988–1990)
Episode: Boom Town (1989)

60 min | Western

9.0
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Gold is discovered on Ethan's ranch and Paradise becomes an overnight boom town.

Stars: Lee Horsley, Jenny Beck, Matthew Newmark, Brian Lando

Votes: 7

3. Bret Maverick (1981–1982)
Episode: The Hidalgo Thing (1982)

49 min | Western

8.9
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When his partner Tom Guthrie is trying to get his sheriff's job back and hopes that Bret will keep quiet, Bret is busy with the biggest con of his life. Bret's brother Bart shows up.

Director: Thomas Carter | Stars: James Garner, Ed Bruce, Ramon Bieri, Richard Hamilton

Votes: 39

4. M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode: Goodbye, Farewell and Amen (1983)

TV-PG | 119 min | Comedy, Drama, War

8.8
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In the closing days of the Korean War, the staff of the 4077 M*A*S*H Unit find themselves facing irrevocable changes in their lives.

Director: Alan Alda | Stars: Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, Loretta Swit

Votes: 3,893

5. Bret Maverick (1981–1982)
Episode: A Night at the Red Ox (1982)

60 min | Western

8.8
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A kangaroo court is set up to try Tom Guthrie for past crimes.

Director: William Wiard | Stars: James Garner, Ed Bruce, Ramon Bieri, Richard Hamilton

Votes: 37

6. Bret Maverick (1981–1982)
Episode: Dateline: Sweetwater (1982)

60 min | Western

8.6
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Big business tries to takeover the town of Sweetwater.

Director: William Wiard | Stars: James Garner, Ed Bruce, Ramon Bieri, Richard Hamilton

Votes: 32

7. M*A*S*H (1972–1983)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War

8.5
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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: 63,764

8. Bret Maverick (1981–1982)
Episode: The Vulture Also Rises (1982)

49 min | Western

8.5
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The townsfolk of Sweetwater want to call out the Army when a stagecoach is attacked by Indians.

Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: James Garner, Ed Bruce, Ramon Bieri, Richard Hamilton

Votes: 39

9. Loving (1983–1995)
Episode: Pilot (1983)

Not Rated | Drama, Romance

8.5
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At the heart of the "soap opera", full of romance and intrigue, is the wealthy and influential Aldens family, who almost alone own the small university town.

Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg | Stars: Lloyd Bridges, Geraldine Page, Wesley Addy, Jennifer Ashe

Votes: 11

10. Bret Maverick (1981–1982)
Episode: The Not So Magnificent Six (1982)

60 min | Western

8.4
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A pulp writer hires six gunmen to kill Bret so that he can publish a new book.

Director: Leo Penn | Stars: James Garner, Ed Bruce, Ramon Bieri, Richard Hamilton

Votes: 36

11. Bret Maverick (1981–1982)
Episode: The Rattlesnake Brigade (1982)

49 min | Western

8.4
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The owners of the Red Ox have outlaws after them due to a shipment of gold.

Director: Fernando Lamas | Stars: James Garner, Ed Bruce, Ramon Bieri, Richard Hamilton

Votes: 28

12. Bret Maverick (1981–1982)
Episode: Welcome to Sweetwater (1981)

60 min | Western

8.4
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The railroad wants to buy the ranch that Bret wants to retire to.

Director: Rod Holcomb | Stars: James Garner, Ed Bruce, Ramon Bieri, Richard Hamilton

Votes: 44

13. Bret Maverick (1981–1982)
Episode: Faith, Hope and Clarity: Part 1 (1982)

49 min | Western

8.3
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The founder of a religious sect cons the townsfolk out of their land and Bret uses his own talents to get it back.

Director: Leo Penn | Stars: James Garner, Ed Bruce, Ramon Bieri, Richard Hamilton

Votes: 38

14. Hunter (1984–1991)
Episode: Saturday Night Special (1986)

TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

8.3
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Hunter and McCall investigate mysterious calls to a reporter about a series of murders.

Director: Peter Kiwitt | Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Beah Richards, Anne-Marie Johnson

Votes: 111

15. Hunter (1984–1991)
Episode: City of Passion: Part 2 (1987)

TV-14 | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama

8.2
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Hunter spends the night at McCall's house after she receives a threatening phone call from the man known as "Bigfoot", who they were investigating for the rapes. Brad Navarro's wife kicks ... See full summary »

Director: James Whitmore Jr. | Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Charles Hallahan, Erik Estrada

Votes: 95

16. American Gothic (1995–1998)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller

8.1
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A quiet, seemingly-quaint small town is ruled over by its charming yet evil sheriff who uses his demonic powers to remove anyone who dares to stand in his way. The only one he fears is a young boy he fathered through rape.

Stars: Gary Cole, Lucas Black, Paige Turco, Brenda Bakke

Votes: 4,860

17. Elvis (1990)

30 min | Biography, Drama, Music

8.1
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An account of the life of Elvis Presley in the early days of his fame in the 1950s.

Stars: Michael St. Gerard, Millie Perkins, Billy Green Bush, Jesse Dabson

Votes: 245

18. Hunter (1984–1991)
Episode: Naked Justice: Part 1 (1988)

TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

8.1
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Hunter and McCall investigate the mysterious death of a famous movie actress and encounter a surviving sister hungry for the inheritance.

Director: James Whitmore Jr. | Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Charles Hallahan, David Beecroft

Votes: 76

19. Hunter (1984–1991)
Episode: Naked Justice: Part 2 (1988)

TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

8.1
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Hunter, investigating the murder of a famous movie actress, follows a contract killer to Mexico and learns why the C.I.A. is interested in the killing.

Director: James Whitmore Jr. | Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Charles Hallahan, David Beecroft

Votes: 75

20. Paradise (1988–1990)

60 min | Western

8.0
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In 1890 in the town of Paradise, a professional gunfighter is forced to take custody of his sister's four children and retire to a farm and a quiet life. Nevertheless, he is often called upon by residents to defend them from lawlessness.

Stars: Lee Horsley, Jenny Beck, Matthew Newmark, Brian Lando

Votes: 551

21. Bret Maverick (1981–1982)
Episode: Anything for a Friend (1981)

49 min | Western

8.0
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Tom Guthrie's plan to hide his wounded friend, Billy the Kid, from a vengeful U.S. Marshal at Bret's ranch threaten to spoil the ex-gambler's barn-raising.

Director: Ivan Dixon | Stars: James Garner, Ed Bruce, Ramon Bieri, Richard Hamilton

Votes: 37

22. Bret Maverick (1981–1982)
Episode: Horse of Yet Another Color (1982)

48 min | Western

8.0
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Young Theodore Roosevelt comes to Sweetwater to find the President's horse, which is a gift to Geronimo as party of a treaty arrangement and has turned up missing.

Director: Ivan Dixon | Stars: James Garner, Ed Bruce, Ramon Bieri, Richard Hamilton

Votes: 37

23. Bret Maverick (1981–1982)
Episode: The Ballad of Bret Maverick (1982)

60 min | Western

8.0
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A songwriter wants to finish his ballad about the life of Bret Maverick. He wants to finish the song about how he died.

Director: Jeff Bleckner | Stars: James Garner, Ed Bruce, Ramon Bieri, Richard Hamilton

Votes: 33

24. The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
Episode: A Death in the Family (1984)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family

8.0
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Natalie's father dies from a sudden heart attack.

Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Charlotte Rae, Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn

Votes: 62

25. Hunter (1984–1991)
Episode: City of Passion: Part 3 (1987)

TV-14 | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama

8.0
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All the separate stories culminate in one exciting conclusion. McCall's fight to appeal her entrapment accusation uncovers corruption at the hands of the LAPD commander, who resigns amid ... See full summary »

Director: James Whitmore Jr. | Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Charles Hallahan, Erik Estrada

Votes: 100

26. Hunter (1984–1991)
Episode: Hot Pursuit: Part 1 (1987)

TV-14 | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama

8.0
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While investigating the death of a prostitute, McCall gets shot and ends up in ICU; Hunter searches for answers to find out who pulled the trigger.

Directors: James Darren, Michael Preece | Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Charles Hallahan, Jeanna Michaels

Votes: 89

27. Hunter (1984–1991)
Episode: Hot Pursuit: Part 2 (1987)

TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama

8.0
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McCall prepares to undergo surgery to remove a bullet and Hunter is on the case to find out who shot her.

Director: Stepfanie Kramer | Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Charles Hallahan, Jeanna Michaels

Votes: 81

28. Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode: Dark Sage (1981)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance

8.0
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Dr. Baker is enthusiastic about his new assistant, a young university-trained physician named Caleb LeDoux ... until he realizes he is black. The Ingalls family are among the few to accept ... See full summary »

Director: Maury Dexter | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush

Votes: 271

29. Call to Glory (1984–1985)

60 min | Drama

7.9
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Colonel Raynor Sarnac has to balance his family and his duty as head of a flight group facing the political tensions of the early 60's. Actual historical events are part of various stories as are the activities of three active children.

Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Cindy Pickett, Elisabeth Shue, Gabriel Damon

Votes: 348

30. American Gothic (1995–1998)
Episode: The Buck Stops Here (1996)

TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller

7.9
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Sheriff Buck is giving Caleb lessons on "the Buck" and how there's only one for every generation. This causes Caleb to really begin to embrace what seems to be his evil destiny. The ... See full summary »

Director: Lou Antonio | Stars: Gary Cole, Paige Turco, John Mese, Brenda Bakke

Votes: 84

31. Hunter (1984–1991)
Episode: Change Partners and Dance (1986)

TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

7.9
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Detectives Hunter and McCall must work individually to investigate the killing of a police officer after they are separated as partners by their new precinct leader.

Director: James Whitmore Jr. | Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Charles Hallahan, Tim Thomerson

Votes: 95

32. Bret Maverick (1981–1982)
Episode: The Eight Swords of Dyrus and Other Illusions of Grandeur (1982)

49 min | Western

7.8
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Bret exposes a magician as a phony.

Director: John Patterson | Stars: James Garner, Ed Bruce, Ramon Bieri, Richard Hamilton

Votes: 30

33. Bret Maverick (1981–1982)
Episode: The Mayflower's Women Historical Society (1982)

60 min | Western

7.8
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Be hanged or sell his life story. That's Bret's choice.

Director: Ivan Dixon | Stars: James Garner, Ed Bruce, Ramon Bieri, Richard Hamilton

Votes: 38

34. Hunter (1984–1991)
Episode: Crossfire (1987)

TV-14 | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama

7.8
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McCall fears that Hunter's temper will outweigh his judgement when his former girlfriend is murdered and Hunter thinks he knows the identity of the killer.

Director: Charlie Picerni | Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Charles Hallahan, Richard Cox

Votes: 80

35. Hunter (1984–1991)
Episode: High Noon in L.A. (1986)

TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

7.8
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Diplomat Carlos Mariano, brother of Raoul Mariano, comes to L.A. to avenge his brother's death by killing Hunter.

Directors: James Whitmore Jr., Michael Preece | Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Charles Hallahan, George DelHoyo

Votes: 92

36. Hunter (1984–1991)
Episode: Overnight Sensation (1986)

TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

7.8
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When Hunter & McCall pursue a vehicle seen leaving the scene of a robbery, they give chase. Unfortunately, so does a local news van & reporter Raul Mercado. The robbers fire at them and one... See full summary »

Director: Tony Mordente | Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Charles Hallahan, Michael Wren

Votes: 101

37. Hunter (1984–1991)
Episode: The Beautiful & the Dead: Part 1 (1986)

TV-14 | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama

7.8
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When a dead girl disappears from Hunter's living room, Hunter and McCall follow a trail of intrigue, adultery and murder.

Director: Gary Winter | Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Kabir Bedi, Sandy McPeak

Votes: 98

38. Hunter (1984–1991)
Episode: The Beautiful & the Dead: Part 2 (1986)

TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

7.8
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Hunter and McCall's continued investigation into adultery and homicide pits them against a group of Russian spies.

Directors: Tony Mordente, Gary Winter | Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Kabir Bedi, Rita Zohar

Votes: 101

39. Hunter (1984–1991)
Episode: The Setup (1986)

TV-14 | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama

7.8
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Wrongly suspended from the police force for severely beating a suspect, Hunter pursues the gangster who had him discredited.

Director: James Whitmore Jr. | Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Jack Colvin, Reid Shelton

Votes: 90

40. Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode: The Final Affair (1993)

TV-PG | 120 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

7.8
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A lawyer is accused of murdering his lover and her husband, a high school football coach and aspiring minister.

Director: Frank Thackery | Stars: Andy Griffith, Brynn Thayer, Daniel Roebuck, Clarence Gilyard Jr.

Votes: 101

41. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985–1989)

TV-PG | 22 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

7.7
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Updated remakes of classic stories from Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962), originally produced by the Master of Suspense. His original opening bits are colorized for re-use here.

Stars: Bernard Behrens, Cynthia Belliveau, David B. Nichols, Kathleen Quinlan

Votes: 3,247

42. The French Atlantic Affair (1979)

278 min | Adventure, Drama

7.7
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A luxury liner is hijacked by terrorists.

Stars: Jean-Pierre Aumont, Horst Buchholz, James Coco, Chad Everett

Votes: 113

43. Bret Maverick (1981–1982)
Episode: The Yellow Rose (1981)

49 min | Western

7.7
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The women's rights group is appalled when Bret wins a Chinese girl in a poker game.

Director: William Wiard | Stars: James Garner, Ed Bruce, Ramon Bieri, Richard Hamilton

Votes: 39

44. Hunter (1984–1991)
Episode: Death Signs (1988)

TV-14 | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama

7.7
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Hunter is assisted in a murder investigation by a sign language interpreter when the murder victim is a deaf man.

Director: James Whitmore Jr. | Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Charles Hallahan, Brant von Hoffman

Votes: 79

45. Hunter (1984–1991)
Episode: Scrap Metal (1986)

TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama

7.7
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A criminal who's dying sends for Hunter and tells him that he's the man who killed Hunter's father and that he was paid to do it by his father's partner. Hunter goes to the man who was ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Preece | Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Kay Lenz, Frank Campanella

Votes: 95

46. Hunter (1984–1991)
Episode: Silver Bullet (1988)

TV-14 | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama

7.7
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When Hunter & McCall investigate a series of murders committed with police-issued bullets, the main suspect is closer than they think.

Director: Michael Preece | Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Charles Hallahan, Leslie Bevis

Votes: 79

47. Hunter (1984–1991)
Episode: The Fourth Man (1988)

TV-14 | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama

7.7
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A few years ago Hunter and 3 other cops busted some drug dealers. The surviving member of the gang claims that there 4 million dollars more than what was turned into evidence. So all four ... See full summary »

Director: John Peter Kousakis | Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Charles Hallahan, John Carter

Votes: 79

48. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985–1989)
Episode: Pilot (1985)

TV-PG | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

7.6
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Four classic Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) episodes, "Incident in a Small Jail", "Man from the South", "Bang. You're Dead!" and "An Unlocked Window", have been remade for the new show's pilot.

Directors: Steve De Jarnatt, Randa Haines, Joel Oliansky, Fred Walton | Stars: Ned Beatty, Lee Ving, Tony Frank, John Shearin

Votes: 401

49. Bret Maverick (1981–1982)
Episode: Hallie (1982)

49 min | Western

7.6
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Hallie is an old girlfriend of Bret's who is being followed by two men who she had swindled and they want her dead.

Director: John Patterson | Stars: James Garner, Ed Bruce, Ramon Bieri, Richard Hamilton

Votes: 35

50. Falcon Crest (1981–1990)
Episode: Queen's Gambit (1984)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance

7.6
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Falcon Crest's wine distributer refuses to work for Chase, Richard is attacked by the cartel, Michael tries to face his past and operate on a gravely injured Sheriff Robbins.

Director: Robert Foxworth | Stars: Jane Wyman, Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby

Votes: 42



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