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1.
Fernwood Tonight (1977)
Episode:
Leisure Suits Cause Cancer
(1977)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Tonight Barth's guests will be Baby Irene, Dr. Richard Osgood author of "Leisure Suits Cause Cancer", our special feature- Bury the Hatchet, Father Joseph Case and his parents and back with... See full summary »
Director: Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Bruce Mahler
Votes: 21
2.
Fernwood Tonight (1977)
Episode:
Talk to a Jew
(1977)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Tonight Barth's guests will be Howard Palmer and his handicap piano, Dr. Richard Osgood, Morton Rose a Jewish person of the Hebrew faith and Fernwood's own mayor Merle Jeeter. Barth ... See full summary »
Directors: Jim Drake, Louis J. Horvitz | Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Bruce Mahler
Votes: 28
3.
The Marshal (1995)
Episode:
Time Off for Clever Behavior
(1995)
Action, Crime, Drama
MacBride is on the trail of a "club Fed" escapee (Paul Lieber) who had found religion while doing time for '80s financial shenanigans.
Director: Patrick R. Norris | Stars: Jeff Fahey, Kristina Lewis, Carly McKillip, Karen Austin
Votes: 7
4.
Earthworm Jim (1995–1996)
Episode:
The Origin of Peter Puppy
(1996)
TV-Y | Animation, Short, Action
Jim, having had enough of Peter's deadly tantrums, sets about finding away to cure his transformation problems. The quest leads us back to how and why Peter is so intelligent.
Directors: Pam Garry, Graham Morris, Sue Peters, Bill Reed | Stars: Jeff Bennett, Dan Castellaneta, Edward Hibbert, John Kassir
Votes: 36
5. Seinfeld (1989–1998)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
The continuing misadventures of neurotic New York City stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his equally neurotic New York City friends.
Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 349,647
6.
Do Over (2002–2003)
Episode:
Joel Larsen's Day Off
(2002)
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Joel turns fifteen for the second time - but he would much rather celebrate his thirty-fifth birthday with a more grown-up birthday. Inspired by the future movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off",... See full summary »
Directors: Neal Israel, Dave Thomas | Stars: Penn Badgley, Angela Goethals, Josh Wise, Natasha Melnick
Votes: 16
7.
Fernwood Tonight (1977)
Episode:
Singers and Salesmen
(1977)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Tonight Barth's guests will be Mr. Mario Dorsett a rich Italian and Tony Rolletti an Italian who would like to be rich but who sings instead. Barth talks about his whiplash lawsuit and its ... See full summary »
Director: Tony Csiki | Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Bill Kirchenbauer
Votes: 9
8.
Earthworm Jim (1995–1996)
Episode:
The Great Secret of the Universe
(1995)
TV-Y | Animation, Short, Action
Evil the Cat comes into possession of a key that allows him to control The Great Beast That Dares Not Speak Its Name. But his plans are put in jeopardy when the Beast turns out to be in Jim's possession.
Stars: Charlie Adler, Jeff Bennett, Dan Castellaneta, Jim Cummings
Votes: 39
9.
Fernwood Tonight (1977)
Episode:
Lou Moffett on Land Deals
(1977)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Tonight Barth's guests are Lou Moffett who shows you how to live with dirt and Mrs. Sylvia Miller who spent a night with a foreigner. Barth opens the show by getting serious for a minute, ... See full summary »
Director: Jim Drake | Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Lou Felder
Votes: 11
10.
The Wonder Years (1988–1993)
Episode:
Don't You Know Anything About Women?
(1990)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Kevin wants to ask Susan Fisher to the next school dance, but can't find the courage. Wanting to help him out, his lab partner Linda offers to go with him, 'as friends.'
Director: Jeffrey D. Brown | Stars: Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, Olivia d'Abo
Votes: 409
11.
Earthworm Jim (1995–1996)
Episode:
Lounge Day's Journey Into Night
(1996)
TV-Y | Animation, Short, Action
Evil the Cat comes up with his final diabolical plan to destroy the universe when he learns of the prophecy that says that if the circumstances are right, a uniquely terrible singing duo ... See full summary »
Stars: Jeff Bennett, Dan Castellaneta, Jim Cummings, Miriam Flynn
Votes: 32
12.
Fernwood Tonight (1977)
Episode:
Mental Illness Home Test
(1977)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Tonight Barth's guests will be Dr. Stanley Turnbull with a home test for mental illness. Barth opens the show by singing his best bossa nova song where so as to not offend he hums all ... See full summary »
Director: Howard Storm | Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Richard Kline
Votes: 11
13.
Charles in Charge (1984–1990)
Episode:
Daffy Doc
(1990)
Not Rated | 23 min | Comedy, Family
When Charles drives Buddy to a psychiatric hospital to do research, they hold him for observation and Charles must find a way to get him out.
Director: Bob Claver | Stars: Scott Baio, Willie Aames, Nicole Eggert, Josie Davis
Votes: 59
14.
Charles in Charge (1984–1990)
Episode:
La Cage Aux Fools
(1990)
Not Rated | 23 min | Comedy, Family
Charles (Scott Baio) and Buddy (Willie Aames) wind up locked in a cage. Ben Stein guest stars. Directed by series star Scott Baio.
Director: Scott Baio | Stars: Scott Baio, Willie Aames, Nicole Eggert, Josie Davis
Votes: 56
15.
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man (1994–1997)
Episode:
A Room with a Bellevue
(1996)
TV-PG | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Duckman pleads insanity to avoid paying a $10 fine, ends up trapped in an asylum - and loves it. Things get even better when he's given electro-shock and released: finally our hero is at ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Avanzino | Stars: Jason Alexander, Nancy Travis, Gregg Berger, Dweezil Zappa
Votes: 80
16.
Fernwood Tonight (1977)
Episode:
Tony Rolletti's Autobiography
(1977)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Gerorge Krebs talks about his wife's pregnancy; Tony Rolletti performs then discusses his book.
Director: Tony Csiki | Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, George McDaniel
Votes: 7
17.
The Wonder Years (1988–1993)
Episode:
Heartbreak
(1991)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Both Kevin Arnold and Winnie Cooper's schools are having a joint field trip to the local museum. Kevin figures this will be a great chance to spend some time together with Winnie, but things don't turn out as he planned.
Director: Andy Tennant | Stars: Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, Olivia d'Abo
Votes: 352
18.
Fernwood Tonight (1977)
Episode:
Comedy Sales Techniques
(1977)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Tonight Barth's guests are Elliot Tubbs who proves that any dummy can sell insurance and a big surprise for Mike Douglas fans even though he is still alive. Barth is suffering from a ... See full summary »
Director: Jim Drake | Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, E.J. Schuster
Votes: 10
19. Frontline (1983– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, News
FRONTLINE is investigative journalism that questions, explains and changes our world and American television's top long-form news and current affairs series since 1983
Stars: Will Lyman, Sarah Childress, Priyanka Boghani, Arun Rath
Votes: 2,277
20. Fernwood Tonight (1977)
30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Set in the fictional small town of Fernwood, OH, the show parodies real talk shows, complete with a stage band, as well as the sort of fare one might expect from a small-town locally produced television program.
Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Tommy Tedesco
Votes: 785
21. Peyton's Places (2019– )
Documentary, Sport, Talk-Show
The two-time Super Bowl champ with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos interviews former NFL players, coaches and other key figures about football history and its cultural impact.
Stars: Peyton Manning, Joe Namath, Brett Favre, Eli Manning
Votes: 261
22. Toonstruck (1996 Video Game)
T | Adventure, Comedy
Overworked animator Drew Blanc falls asleep and gets sucked into the world from his popular show. He must help the inhabitants stop Count Nefarious from turning their world into a twisted nightmare with his mutagen beam.
Director: Keith Arem | Stars: Christopher Lloyd, Tim Curry, Dan Castellaneta, David Ogden Stiers
Votes: 370
23.
Hercules (1998–1999)
Episode:
Hercules and the Pool Party
(1998)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Hades throws a pool party, and invites all the Gods to take a dip in the Waters of Forgetfulness: causing them lose to their memories. And with the Gods out of commission, the whole world ... See full synopsis »
Director: Bob Kline | Stars: Jason Alexander, Corey Burton, Robert Costanzo, Keith David
Votes: 42
24.
Fernwood Tonight (1977)
Episode:
Uncle Sam Jr. II
(1977)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Tonight Barth's guests are Vernon Taylor (Uncle Sam Jr) who will shoot off his mouth on your face and Mrs. Candy Lee Hargrove who will practice birth control until she gets it right and ... See full summary »
Director: Jim Drake | Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Vern Rowe
Votes: 9
25. The Most Outrageous Game Show Moments (2002 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Director: Michael Dimich | Stars: Bob Eubanks, Jim Lange, Peter Marshall, Wink Martindale
Votes: 97
26.
Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode:
The Comeback
(1997)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
George tries to come up with a good comeback after someone insults him. Elaine falls in love with a mysterious employee at the video store. Kramer wants to die a certain way. Jerry takes advice from a tennis player who stinks.
Director: D. Owen Trainor | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 3,619
27.
The Wonder Years (1988–1993)
Episode:
How I'm Spending My Summer Vacation
(1989)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
As the end of school approaches, Kevins looks forward to spending the summer with Paul and Winnie. However his wonderful summer is spoiled when Paul tells hims that he'll be going his ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Dinner | Stars: Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, Olivia d'Abo
Votes: 351
28.
The Wonder Years (1988–1993)
Episode:
Night Out
(1990)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Newly coupled Kevin and Winnie are pressured into attending a notorious make-out party. While at the party, it seems just like any other 8th grade party ... until the lights get turned off.
Director: Dan Lauria | Stars: Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, Olivia d'Abo
Votes: 316
29.
The Wonder Years (1988–1993)
Episode:
Pottery Will Get You Nowhere
(1989)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Norma begins taking a pottery class and receives support from everyone except Jack.
Director: Daniel Stern | Stars: Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, Olivia d'Abo
Votes: 389
30. The Wonder Years (1988–1993)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Kevin Arnold recalls growing up during the late 60s and early 70s; the turbulent social times make the transition from child to adult unusually interesting.
Stars: Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, Jason Hervey
Votes: 40,627
31. The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2015)
TV-14 | 40 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Making a satire out of the entire Late Night Show concept Scotsman Craig Ferguson hosts his show with a robot skeleton and a "horse" as his sidekicks. The show features the stereotypical parts of a Late Show, but all in their own, raw way.
Stars: Craig Ferguson, Shadoe Stevens, Josh Robert Thompson, Joseph Bolter
Votes: 11,476
32. Live Shot (1995)
60 min | Drama
Live Shot was a short-lived but high-quality show during the initial start up season for the UPN network. With a balance of comedy and drama, the show explored the inner workings of a Los ... See full summary »
Stars: Sam Anderson, David Birney, Wanda De Jesus, Hill Harper
Votes: 66
33.
Charles in Charge (1984–1990)
Episode:
The Pickle Plot
(1988)
Not Rated | 23 min | Comedy, Family
When Charles is unsure about what to major in, he gets a visit from his uncle from Brooklyn who tries to get him to quit school, leave the Powells and join the pickle business.
Director: Zane Buzby | Stars: Scott Baio, Willie Aames, Nicole Eggert, Josie Davis
Votes: 61
34.
Fernwood Tonight (1977)
Episode:
Fernwood Blood Drive
(1977)
Comedy, Talk-Show
The first winner of the American Dream contest is not awarded their $10 prize. The "Mitchell twins" dance. Larry Guy has kids help with the blood drive. Sandy's mother doesn't approve of Sandy dating boys who drive vans.
Director: Jim Drake | Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Linda Shelton
Votes: 9
35.
The Wonder Years (1988–1993)
Episode:
It's a Mad, Mad, Madeline World
(1990)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Kevin receives an I.D. bracelet from Winnie Cooper as a present. The next day, Kevin is assigned to work on a French assignment with an attractive girl named Madeline. However, after ... See full summary »
Director: Rob Thompson | Stars: Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, Olivia d'Abo
Votes: 329
36.
The Wonder Years (1988–1993)
Episode:
Mom Wars
(1989)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
When Mom grows concerned about Kevin playing rough in touch football after school, Kevin has to make a choice.
Director: Daniel Stern | Stars: Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, Olivia d'Abo
Votes: 341
37.
The Wonder Years (1988–1993)
Episode:
Moving
(1990)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
When Jack finds dry rot in the house, the mention of moving out gets Kevin worried. But after those worries are squashed, Jack lets it slip out that the Coopers are moving away instead. To ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Dinner | Stars: Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, Olivia d'Abo
Votes: 322
38.
Pinky and the Brain (1995–1998)
Episode:
Star Warners
(1998)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Pinky, The Brain and the Animaniacs star in a parody of "Star Wars."
Director: Nelson Recinos | Stars: Maurice LaMarche, Rob Paulsen, Tress MacNeille, Jess Harnell
Votes: 131
39.
Fernwood Tonight (1977)
Episode:
Dr. Harlen Washburn
(1977)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Tonight Barth's guests will be Edward Bailey and his flying hamburgers and Dr. Harlen Washburn a black man who certainly doesn't live here and also Baby Irene who looks like a midget but is... See full summary »
Director: Tony Csiki | Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Edward Jackman
Votes: 8
40.
Fernwood Tonight (1977)
Episode:
Save 'Fernwood 2Night' Telethon
(1977)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Barth sells Fernwood 2-Night furniture to pay a fine then organizes "telethon" to so he can buy it back;
Director: Tony Csiki | Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Vern Rowe
Votes: 6
41. The Daily Show (1996– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
A comedy news show featuring humorous takes on top stories.
Stars: Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Roy Wood Jr.
Votes: 48,114
42. Do Over (2002–2003)
30 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Thirty-four-year-old Joel Larsen gets a second chance to get his life right, thanks to a freakish accident that catapults him back to 1981. Blessed with adult wisdom, though hampered by ... See full summary »
Stars: Penn Badgley, Angela Goethals, Josh Wise, Natasha Melnick
Votes: 597
43. Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn (2002–2004)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
A Comedy Central talk show that featured host Colin Quinn and a panel of comedian guests, discussing politics, current events, and social issues.
Stars: Colin Quinn, Nick Di Paolo, Greg Giraldo, Jim Norton
Votes: 733
44.
The Wonder Years (1988–1993)
Episode:
Graduation
(1991)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
On the eve of his graduation from Junior High, Kevin is excited about entering high school next year with Winnie and Paul. However, those feelings change when Paul announces that he will be... See full summary »
Director: Michael Dinner | Stars: Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, Olivia d'Abo
Votes: 289
45.
Peyton's Places (2019– )
Episode:
Two Presidents & A Girl Named Heidi
(2019)
Documentary, Sport, Talk-Show
Peyton looks at the origins of football on TV. This includes a conversation with former teammate and current Congressman Anthony Gonzalez, as well as the backstory of how two Presidents ... See full summary »
Director: Chris Weaver | Stars: Anthony Gonzalez, Peyton Manning, Joe Namath, Ben Stein
Votes: 17
46. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show, which is often silly and whimsical.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, The Max Weinberg 7, Andy Richter, Joel Godard
Votes: 18,891
47. Reconnecting Roots (2018– )
Documentary
Reconnecting Roots is a series hosted by Gabriel McCauley. It's purpose is to bridge the generational gap by portraying American Progress through music, culture, and history over the last ... See full summary »
Stars: Gabe McCauley, Mandy McCauley, Joshua Childs, Bella Coyne
Votes: 11
48.
The Drew Carey Show (1995–2004)
Episode:
Drew's in a Coma
(2001)
TV-PG | Comedy
After a car accident, Drew is in a coma. His family and friends try to bring him back from the coma while Drew is in Purgatory with beautiful women where he wants to remain.
Director: Gerry Cohen | Stars: Drew Carey, Diedrich Bader, Christa Miller, Kathy Kinney
Votes: 127
49.
Fernwood Tonight (1977)
Episode:
Still a Dream
(1977)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Barth wants to know your unfulfilled American dream. Happy and Donna Lou sing I Love You, Porgy. Dr. Slocum discovered a new human organ. Marianne Cox crashed into Dean Martin's car.
Director: Jim Drake | Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Tina Lacommare
Votes: 7
50.
Fernwood Tonight (1977)
Episode:
The Ransom
(1977)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Three criminals, Misters X, Y and Z discuss the crime problem; Bud Prize discusses crime in Fernwood.
Director: Tony Csiki | Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Frank De Vol, Kenneth Mars
Votes: 8