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1.
The Bold Ones: The Lawyers (1969–1972)
Episode:
The Invasion of Kevin Ireland
(1971)
60 min | Drama
The firm defends Kevin Ireland, who admits trashing the office of a private background investigator whose reports, based on erroneous information, cost Ireland his employment and his marriage.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Burl Ives, Joseph Campanella, James Farentino, Darren McGavin
Votes: 21
2.
Profiles in Courage (1964–1965)
Episode:
Woodrow Wilson
(1965)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
In 1916 Woodrow Wilson nominates Judge Louis D. Brandeis to the US Supreme Court. As a Jew and as a judge who has stood up to special interests, Judge Brandeis faces intense opposition.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Whit Bissell, John McMartin, Paul Stewart, Oliver McGowan
Votes: 7
3.
Walking Tall (1981– )
Episode:
Deadly Impact
(1981)
60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
After an old friend is murdered by chemical company workers dumping excess toxic waste, Sheriff Pusser teams up with a whistle-blowing company employee to solve the case.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Bo Svenson, Walter Barnes, Harold Sylvester, Courtney Pledger
Votes: 16
4.
The Bold Ones: The Lawyers (1969–1972)
Episode:
The Verdict
(1970)
60 min | Drama
The lawyers wrestle with their conscience when they defend a doctor guilty of performing an illegal abortion.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Burl Ives, Joseph Campanella, James Farentino, Will Geer
Votes: 10
5.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
The Long and Winding Road
(1985)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Greg asks Laura to marry him. Mack tracks the babies down to Harry and Sheila Fisher. Abby tells Val that the babies are alive and she takes her to the Fisher's home, where Harry drives away with one of the twins.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Alec Baldwin, William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris
Votes: 29
6.
Profiles in Courage (1964–1965)
Episode:
Andrew Johnson
(1965)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
In 1860 Andrew Johnson is a US Senator from Tennessee. He desperately tries to keep his home state from seceding from the Union, risking his reputation, his political future, and his life.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Walter Matthau, Alfred Ryder, Paul Fix, Conlan Carter
Votes: 6
7.
Judd for the Defense (1967–1969)
Episode:
The Name of This Game Is Acquittal
(1968)
60 min | Drama
A lady lawyer, accused of intentionally running down a woman in an alley, uses different ways to pressure Judd into taking her apparently shaky case.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Carl Betz, Stephen Young, Pat Crowley, Virginia Capers
Votes: 8
8. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Set almost 100 years after Captain Kirk's 5-year mission, a new generation of Starfleet officers sets off in the U.S.S. Enterprise-D on its own mission to go where no one has gone before.
Stars: Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton
Votes: 135,749
9.
The Bold Ones: The Lawyers (1969–1972)
Episode:
Trial of a PFC
(1970)
60 min | Drama
Nichols agrees to defend a decorated Vietnam veteran, now living a counterculture lifestyle, who is charged with murdering a platoon mate whom he was lifelong friends with. But though he ... See full summary »
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Burl Ives, Joseph Campanella, James Farentino, Pete Duel
Votes: 8
10.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Aftershocks
(1985)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Greg threatens Abby with information about Val's babies. Greg tells Coblenz that Gary blew up Empire Valley because he tried to have him killed.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, Lisa Hartman
Votes: 16
11.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
Secrets Cry Aloud
(1983)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Val tells Ben that she is pregnant with Gary's baby and he leaves her. Mack's investigation into Wolfbridge results in his home being ransacked and Greg's office too. Abby is forced to be ... See full summary »
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, Michele Lee
Votes: 18
12.
Cagney & Lacey (1981–1988)
Episode:
On the Street
(1985)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Chris and Mary Beth try to convince a teenage runaway, who's shunned her family's wealth and privilege for a life on the streets, to help them convict her pimp.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Sharon Gless, Tyne Daly, Al Waxman, Carl Lumbly
Votes: 64
13.
Cagney & Lacey (1981–1988)
Episode:
Schedule One
(1986)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In the fifth-season opener, Cagney, Lacey and Lieutenant Samuels are forced to investigate one of their own. It starts when a junkie's broad-daylight burglary makes him easy prey for Cagney... See full summary »
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Sharon Gless, Tyne Daly, Al Waxman, Carl Lumbly
Votes: 54
14.
Mission: Impossible (1966–1973)
Episode:
The Exchange
(1969)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
While on a mission Cinnamon is captured by a foreign government. Jim and the others decided to mount their own mission without approval to spring her by using another spy they've kidnapped as bait.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Peter Graves, Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Greg Morris
Votes: 258
15.
Police Story (1973–1980)
Episode:
Little Boy Lost
(1975)
60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Detective Brennar fatally sends a 4y.o boy away from the neighborhood. On the home-front, this detective is experiencing a broader sending away of loved-ones only to reap inner confusion and heartache.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Robert Forster, Robert Brown, Diana Ewing, Scott Brady
Votes: 31
16.
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
Episode:
Relics
(1992)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The Enterprise stumbles upon a Dyson sphere, with a ship crashed on the outer surface. An away team finds some systems still powered up and the chief engineer from the old Enterprise, Montgomery Scott, locked in the transporter cycle.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn
Votes: 3,926
17.
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
Episode:
Ship in a Bottle
(1993)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Lt. Barclay mistakenly awakes Moriarty in the forgotten holodeck program, who then makes his demands clear and unforgettable.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn
Votes: 3,647
18.
Alias Smith and Jones (1971–1973)
Episode:
The McCreedy Bust: Going, Going, Gone
(1972)
Not Rated | 60 min | Western
'Big Mac' MacCreedy hires Smith and Jones to steal it (again ) -the Cesar's bust from Arminderez but Heyes refuses (but agrees to teach one of MacCreedy's men how to do it , instead.) Heyes... See full summary »
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Pete Duel, Ben Murphy, Lee Majors, Burl Ives
Votes: 86
19.
Cagney & Lacey (1981–1988)
Episode:
Internal Affairs
(1982)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
As Cagney contends with her estranged father, she and Lacey are recruited by Internal Affairs to spy on their fellow police officers.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless, Al Waxman, Carl Lumbly
Votes: 70
20.
Cagney & Lacey (1981–1988)
Episode:
Stress
(1985)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
After witnessing a stabbing, Chris becomes the target of the prepetrator, who has a history of making witnesses disappear. Meanwhile, the NYPD brass demand stress reduction classes for the 14th Precinct.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless, Al Waxman, Carl Lumbly
Votes: 65
21.
Longstreet (1971–1972)
Episode:
Please Leave the Wreck for Others to Enjoy
(1972)
48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Nikki is run down by a hit-and-run driver while working on a case with Mike, placing her in the hospital in critical condition. Mike blames himself and begins to question his real motives ... See full summary »
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: James Franciscus, Marlyn Mason, Peter Mark Richman, John McIntire
Votes: 18
22.
The Fugitive (1963–1967)
Episode:
Trial by Fire
(1965)
TV-PG | 51 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama
A man comes forward and admits to having seen the one-armed man running from the house the night of Helen Kimble's murder. This gives Richard Kimble hope of another trial which could clear ... See full summary »
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: David Janssen, Charles Aidman, Frank Aletter, Jacqueline Scott
Votes: 170
23.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
The Burden of Proof
(1983)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
While Gary is being held in jail for the murder of Ciji, it's Valene that confesses to killing her. Lilimae tells Chip that she's had enough of his lies and kicks him out of the house. Richard walks out on his family.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, James Houghton, Kim Lankford
Votes: 27
24.
Ironside (1967–1975)
Episode:
Murder by One
(1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A friend of Fran's finds her only son dead in his locked room. The death is initially presumed a suicide, but assorted clues make his death look more like murder.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Raymond Burr, Don Galloway, Don Mitchell, Elizabeth Baur
Votes: 48
25. 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: 10,846
26. 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: 10,539
27. Profiles in Courage (1964–1965)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
This anthology series presented episodes in the lives of true-life historical personages who each faced a terrible crisis in their life.
Stars: Jason Wingreen, Ken Drake, Woodrow Parfrey, Len Wayland
Votes: 91
28. Film Genre (2002)
60 min | Documentary
Stars: Peter Firth, Donald Richie, Ridley Scott, Peter Bogdanovich
Votes: 27
29.
Cagney & Lacey (1981–1988)
Episode:
Conduct Unbecoming
(1982)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
As the 14th Precinct eagerly awaits the results of their shared lottery ticket, Cagney and Lacey risk their careers by helping a suspended officer crack an illegal gun ring.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless, Al Waxman, Carl Lumbly
Votes: 73
30.
The F.B.I. (1965–1974)
Episode:
The Bought Jury
(1973)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Mario Dracus, a New England boss for the Organization, is on trial. He expects to be convicted but, suddenly, is free when a mistrial is declared. Dracus is among the most surprised people ... See full summary »
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Philip Abbott, Shelly Novack, Mark Allen
Votes: 13
31.
In the Heat of the Night (1988–1995)
Episode:
Missing
(1989)
TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Chief Gillespie returns from a convention, only to be kidnapped and presumed dead.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Howard E. Rollins Jr., Alan Autry, Anne-Marie Johnson
Votes: 106
32.
Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode:
...So Shall You Reap
(1984)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Ben proposes to Val and tells her he will raise her child as his own. Cathy tells Gary that she went to prison after taking the blame for Ray's crime. Abby denies being involved with ... See full summary »
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, Michele Lee
Votes: 19
33.
Lou Grant (1977–1982)
Episode:
Nazi
(1977)
TV-PG | 52 min | Crime, Drama
While investigating a group of Nazis, Billie comes upon information that one of their leaders used to be Jewish.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Edward Asner, Robert Walden, Linda Kelsey, Mason Adams
Votes: 59
34.
The Magician (1973–1974)
Episode:
The Illusion of the Stainless Steel Lady
(1974)
45 min | Adventure, Crime, Mystery
When an attractive blonde claims to be the granddaughter of his recluse movie star friend, Tony Blake suspects an impostor, but still joins her in investigating Irene Denore's bizarre self-imposed isolation.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Bill Bixby, Joseph Sirola, Julian Christopher, Anthony Zerbe
Votes: 21
35.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999)
Episode:
Hard Time
(1996)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
O'Brien tries to re-integrate to life on the station after serving 20 years in a virtual prison.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Avery Brooks, Rene Auberjonois, Michael Dorn, Terry Farrell
Votes: 2,383
36.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999)
Episode:
The Adversary
(1995)
TV-PG | 46 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The Defiant is off to show the Federation's presence to the new Tzenkethi government. While underway the ship malfunctions and repeated instances leads Sisko to believe a changeling's onboard, engaging in sabotage.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Avery Brooks, Rene Auberjonois, Alexander Siddig, Terry Farrell
Votes: 2,118
37.
Christy (1994–1995)
Episode:
A Man's Reach
(1995)
TV-PG | Drama, Family, History
Zady Spencer is jealous of the attention Rob Allen begins to get from Christy when he is offered a college scholarship.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Kellie Martin, Stewart Finlay-McLennan, Tyne Daly, Randall Batinkoff
Votes: 27
38. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
In the vicinity of the liberated planet of Bajor, the Federation space station Deep Space Nine guards the opening of a stable wormhole to the far side of the galaxy.
Stars: Avery Brooks, Rene Auberjonois, Cirroc Lofton, Alexander Siddig
Votes: 70,676
39. The Fugitive (1963–1967)
TV-PG | 51 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama
A doctor, wrongly convicted for a murder he didn't commit, escapes custody and must stay ahead of the police to find the real killer.
Stars: David Janssen, William Conrad, Barry Morse, Paul Birch
Votes: 4,678
40.
Alias Smith and Jones (1971–1973)
Episode:
Everything Else You Can Steal
(1971)
Not Rated | 60 min | Western
Two guys, passing themselves off as Heyes and Curry, rob a bank. The real Heyes and Curry, concerned about losing their amnesty, arrive in town to find out what really happened and who's behind the scheme.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Pete Duel, Allen Joseph, Ben Murphy, Patrick O'Neal
Votes: 76
41.
The Bold Ones: The Lawyers (1969–1972)
Episode:
By Reason of Insanity
(1971)
60 min | Drama
Young Miles Parker, years after being kidnapped as a child, vows revenge on the man he believes is guilty. He is arrested after holding the man hostage, leading his lawyers to plead his obsession is a form of insanity.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Burl Ives, Joseph Campanella, James Farentino, Charles Aidman
Votes: 8
42.
Cagney & Lacey (1981–1988)
Episode:
Con Games
(1985)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Mary Beth swindles the swindlers in a case with the bunco unit. Meanwhile, Chris' sexual harassment charges against Captain Hennesey go to trial.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless, Al Waxman, Carl Lumbly
Votes: 53
43.
Cagney & Lacey (1981–1988)
Episode:
Recreational Use
(1982)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Cagney becomes involved with a fellow detective who uses cocaine and must make a difficult decision whether to let it go or turn him in.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless, Al Waxman, Carl Lumbly
Votes: 70
44.
Cagney & Lacey (1981–1988)
Episode:
The Clinic
(1985)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a firebomb at an abortion clinic kills a patient, it ignites a debate over whether the death of a fetus constitutes a second murder.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless, Al Waxman, Carl Lumbly
Votes: 53
45.
Dallas (1978–1991)
Episode:
The Wheeler Dealer
(1980)
TV-PG | 49 min | Drama, Romance
Most of the family goes to Colorado to visit Jock's first wife. J.R. stays behind to rig a deal on the Asian oil wells. Pam hires a detective to look into what became of her mother. Sue Ellen has trouble with the bottle again.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Barbara Bel Geddes, Jim Davis, Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray
Votes: 172
46.
The Magician (1973–1974)
Episode:
The Illusion of the Lost Dragon
(1974)
60 min | Adventure, Crime, Mystery
In order to find a jade dragon which has been stolen from his very old friend in Chinatown, Tony will have to face a horrible death in a lava pit when the floor is literally taken from under him.
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Bill Bixby, Joseph Sirola, Julian Christopher, Joseph Wiseman
Votes: 18
47.
Mission: Impossible (1966–1973)
Episode:
The Execution
(1968)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
A local mobster has taken over control of the food distribution throughout the U.S. In order to nail him, the IMF must get to his contract killer. So, an elaborate scheme is put into place ... See full summary »
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Peter Graves, Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Greg Morris
Votes: 244
48.
Mission: Impossible (1966–1973)
Episode:
The Seal
(1967)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Taggert, a U.S. industrialist, has acquired a jade figure, which has great religious significance to Kuala Rokat. That nation is a small but strategically located nation which borders China... See full summary »
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: Peter Graves, Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Greg Morris
Votes: 323
49.
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
Episode:
Descent
(1993)
TV-PG | 46 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
After an encounter with the Borg, Data feels his first emotion when he gets angry with the Borg. Data then tries to find ways to recreate the situation in order to feel emotions again, ... See full summary »
Director: Alexander Singer | Stars: John Neville, Jim Norton, Natalija Nogulich, Brian Cousins
Votes: 3,055
50. Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures (2001)
Not Rated | 142 min | Documentary, Biography
The career and life of Stanley Kubrick is explored through pictures, clips from his films, his old home movies, comments from his colleagues and a narration by Tom Cruise.
Director: Jan Harlan | Stars: Katharina Kubrick, Malcolm McDowell, Stanley Kubrick, Barbara Kroner
Votes: 12,202