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1.
The Agency (2001–2003)
Episode:
Heartless
(2002)
TV-14 | Drama, Thriller
A senate hearing is called to investigate a botched CIA mission that led to the deaths of a Colombian terrorist and three American doctors.
Director: Jay Tobias | Stars: Beau Bridges, Rocky Carroll, Paige Turco, Jason O'Mara
Votes: 41
2.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Go Your Own Way
(2008)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A series of chess-like moves ensues when Dexter and Miguel vie for the upper hand, with Miguel winning Rita's affection by presenting her with a lavish wedding gift; Debra wonders if her relationship with Anton is worth it.
Director: John Dahl | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee
Votes: 5,238
3.
Off the Map (2011)
Episode:
I'm Home
(2011)
TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
When a hepatitis outbreak spreads through the local prison, the team jumps into action, while Lily learns more about Mateo.
Director: Randy Zisk | Stars: Jonathan Castellanos, Valerie Cruz, Caroline Dhavernas, Jason George
Votes: 119
4.
Nip/Tuck (2003–2010)
Episode:
Escobar Gallardo
(2003)
TV-MA | 50 min | Drama
Escobar Gallardo continues to blackmail Sean and Christian, leading Sean to potential murder to protect his family.
Director: Ryan Murphy | Stars: Dylan Walsh, Julian McMahon, John Hensley, Valerie Cruz
Votes: 561
5.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Do You Take Dexter Morgan?
(2008)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In the Season Three finale, Dexter attempts to calm the unstable Ramon now that Miguel is out of the picture; Debra is about to receive her detective's shield but is blind-sided with information that could derail her promotion.
Director: Keith Gordon | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee
Votes: 5,380
6.
True Blood (2008–2014)
Episode:
Timebomb
(2009)
TV-MA | 53 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Sookie's captivity takes an unexpected turn.
Director: John Dahl | Stars: Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell, Ryan Kwanten
Votes: 2,059
7.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– )
Episode:
Shadow
(2010)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Benson and Stabler work with a Special Frauds Unit detective who believes that an heiress murdered her parents and could be a sociopath.
Director: Amy Redford | Stars: Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay, Richard Belzer, Ice-T
Votes: 1,275
8.
Homeland (2011–2020)
Episode:
Beirut Is Back
(2012)
TV-MA | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Against the advice of her family, Carrie becomes involved in an operation that may rid the world of Abu Nazir once and for all. Meanwhile, Mike questions the nature of the events surrounding the shooting of Elizabeth Gaines.
Director: Michael Cuesta | Stars: Claire Danes, Damian Lewis, Morena Baccarin, David Harewood
Votes: 3,766
9.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
About Last Night
(2008)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter and Miguel's friendship becomes strained even as Rita revolves to confront Miguel about his suspected infidelity; Debra searches furiously for Anton when it's revealed that he was abducted by the Skinner.
Director: Tim Hunter | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,929
10.
True Blood (2008–2014)
Episode:
I Will Rise Up
(2009)
TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Vampires and humans clean up in the aftermath of the explosion. Eric tricks Sookie into drinking some of his blood, much to Bill's dismay. As a result of the lapse in security, Godric's ... See full summary »
Director: Scott Winant | Stars: Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell, Ryan Kwanten
Votes: 2,135
11. Dexter (2006–2013)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
He's smart. He's lovable. He's Dexter Morgan, America's favorite serial killer, who spends his days solving crimes and nights committing them.
Stars: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, David Zayas, James Remar
Votes: 767,614
12.
Dollhouse (2009–2010)
Episode:
A Spy in the House of Love
(2009)
TV-14 | 50 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
When a spy is discovered in the Dollhouse, Echo becomes Sherlock Holmes to uncover the traitor.
Director: David Solomon | Stars: Eliza Dushku, Harry Lennix, Fran Kranz, Tahmoh Penikett
Votes: 944
13.
Homeland (2011–2020)
Episode:
Broken Hearts
(2012)
TV-MA | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Saul catches up with an old friend. Brody and VP Walden find themselves at odds. Dana and Finn come to terms with their differences.
Director: Guy Ferland | Stars: Claire Danes, Damian Lewis, Morena Baccarin, David Harewood
Votes: 3,136
14. Bosch (2014–2021)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama
An L.A.P.D. homicide detective works to solve the murder of a 13-year-old boy while standing trial in federal court for the murder of a serial killer.
Stars: Titus Welliver, Jamie Hector, Amy Aquino, Lance Reddick
Votes: 83,554
15.
Nip/Tuck (2003–2010)
Episode:
Adelle Coffin
(2003)
TV-MA | 47 min | Drama
Sean and Christian prepare for their upcoming recertification test, but Sean is distracted by recent news.
Director: Michael M. Robin | Stars: Dylan Walsh, Julian McMahon, John Hensley, Valerie Cruz
Votes: 519
16.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
The Damage A Man Can Do
(2008)
TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter undertakes to teach Miguel the Code, but doesn't realize he's whetting his partner's thirst for blood; Debra is one step closer to finding the Skinner but a secret revealed about Anton sends him packing.
Director: Marcos Siega | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,833
17.
Walker: Independence (2022–2023)
Episode:
Pax Romana
(2022)
TV-PG | Action, Crime, Drama
Abby and Hoyt run an errand for Tom and expose the extent of the Davidson influence; Kate disrupts the town's balance of power using Founders Day; Kai receives a visitor from his past; Lucia and Calian help the other with family pressure.
Director: Sheelin Choksey | Stars: Katherine McNamara, Matt Barr, Katie Findlay, Greg Hovanessian
Votes: 732
18.
Homeland (2011–2020)
Episode:
In Memoriam
(2012)
TV-MA | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Carrie continues her hunt for Nazir, with her suspicions turning to inside the agency. Roya reveals her true colors under interrogation. Saul finds himself fighting for his career under the most unexpected circumstances.
Director: Jeremy Podeswa | Stars: Claire Danes, Damian Lewis, Morena Baccarin, David Harewood
Votes: 3,166
19.
Life Sentence (2018)
Episode:
The Way We Work
(2018)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Drama
Stella and Wes seek professional help; Aiden starts looking for a job; Lizzie and Ida begin working together; Peter has to make a tough decision.
Director: Janice Cooke | Stars: Lucy Hale, Elliot Knight, Jayson Blair, Brooke Lyons
Votes: 89
20.
The Rookie (2018– )
Episode:
Free Fall
(2019)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
As the rookies prepare for a big exam to see who moves on to the next stage of training, Nolan and Bishop are called to the scene of a murder and learn that the victim may be tied to a potential terrorist attack on the city of Los Angeles.
Director: Michael Goi | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones, Titus Makin Jr.
Votes: 1,345
21.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Easy As Pie
(2008)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter begins working with Miguel but they quickly have differences in selecting a potential new victim; Rita discovers that Miguel's wife suspects him of an affair; an old friend of Dexter's asks for help in ending her life.
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,934
22.
True Blood (2008–2014)
Episode:
Release Me
(2009)
TV-MA | 53 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Sam finds himself in a predicament; Sookie uses her telepathic powers to reach out to Bill; Lorena exercises her hold over Bill as his maker; Jason looks to sever his ties with the church.
Director: Michael Ruscio | Stars: Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell, Ryan Kwanten
Votes: 1,784
23.
Off the Map (2011)
Episode:
Everything's as It Should Be
(2011)
TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Emotions run high when an old friend of Ben's brings a controversial transplant to the clinic, and Tommy is threatened by Mina's new love interest.
Director: Karen Gaviola | Stars: Jonathan Castellanos, Valerie Cruz, Caroline Dhavernas, Jason George
Votes: 123
24.
Homeland (2011–2020)
Episode:
Two Hats
(2012)
TV-MA | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Brody makes a necessary phone call. Saul teams up with Virgil and Max to dig up some information on one of their own. Carrie finds herself preparing for the most important meeting of her career.
Director: Daniel Attias | Stars: Claire Danes, Damian Lewis, Morena Baccarin, David Harewood
Votes: 3,054
25.
Walker: Independence (2022–2023)
Episode:
How We Got Here
(2023)
TV-PG | Action, Crime, Drama
A series of letters that Gus writes to his late wife reveals the origin stories of Abby, Hoyt, Kate, Kai, Calian, and Tom, along with the role they all played in each other's destiny.
Director: Sheelin Choksey | Stars: Katherine McNamara, Matt Barr, Katie Findlay, Greg Hovanessian
Votes: 519
26. Homeland (2011–2020)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A bipolar CIA operative becomes convinced a prisoner of war has been turned by al-Qaeda and is planning to carry out a terrorist attack on American soil.
Stars: Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin, Damian Lewis, Rupert Friend
Votes: 361,099
27.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Finding Freebo
(2008)
TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Every cop in Miami is tasked with finding the fugitive Freebo, who is accused of killing the younger brother of Assistant D.A. Miguel Prado; Dexter and Rita move closer to making a big decision about their family.
Director: Marcos Siega | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee
Votes: 5,096
28.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Turning Biminese
(2008)
TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter hears the story of a husband who has gotten away with murdering two wives for financial gain and tracks the man to Bimini, but Rita has a medical emergency while Dexter has disappeared.
Director: Marcos Siega | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,865
29.
NCIS (2003– )
Episode:
Detour
(2013)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
An injured Navy lieutenant commits suicide; Gibbs and company investigate; three people kidnap Ducky, Palmer, and the body, and the abductors demand an improvised autopsy. The gang find the missing body, teammates, answers, and bad actors.
Director: Mario Van Peebles | Stars: Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, Cote de Pablo, Pauley Perrette
Votes: 762
30.
Nip/Tuck (2003–2010)
Episode:
Cara Fitzgerald
(2003)
TV-MA | 47 min | Drama
When Matt hits one of his fellow high schoolers with his car, the girl's strict mother refuses to allow surgery to be performed on her now-disfigured daughter.
Director: Jamie Babbit | Stars: Dylan Walsh, Julian McMahon, John Hensley, Valerie Cruz
Votes: 496
31.
True Blood (2008–2014)
Episode:
Hard-Hearted Hannah
(2009)
TV-MA | 53 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Sookie and Hugo embark on a dangerous mission to infiltrate the Light of Day and locate Godric.
Director: Michael Lehmann | Stars: Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell, Ryan Kwanten
Votes: 1,746
32.
Homeland (2011–2020)
Episode:
The Smile
(2012)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Months after undergoing Electroconvulsive Therapy, former CIA case officer Carrie Mathison (Claire Danes) has made strides towards mental health but her progress is threatened when an asset from her former life comes in from the cold.
Director: Michael Cuesta | Stars: Claire Danes, Damian Lewis, Morena Baccarin, David Harewood
Votes: 3,717
33.
Bosch (2014–2021)
Episode:
Chapter One: 'Tis the Season
(2014)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama
An LAPD homicide detective works to solve the murder of a 13-year-old boy while standing trial in federal court for the murder of a serial killer. Based on Michael Connelly's best-selling book series, 'Bosch'.
Director: Jim McKay | Stars: Titus Welliver, Jamie Hector, Amy Aquino, Lance Reddick
Votes: 3,330
34.
Chicago Justice (2017)
Episode:
Lily's Law
(2017)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama
A female juror in a case against a gang banger ends up dead and it's discovered she was driven to commit suicide by her abusive ex.
Director: Donald Petrie | Stars: Philip Winchester, Jon Seda, Joelle Carter, Monica Barbaro
Votes: 217
35.
The Rookie (2018– )
Episode:
The Checklist
(2019)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Sergeant Gray informs the rookies that they must track down a specific set of crimes in a 48-hour period in order to qualify for their final exam. Meanwhile, Officer Nolan and Officer Bishop answer a silent alarm call at will.i.am's house.
Director: John Fortenberry | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones, Titus Makin Jr.
Votes: 1,158
36. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
This series follows the Special Victims Unit, a specially trained squad of detectives in the New York City Police Department that investigate sexually related crimes.
Stars: Mariska Hargitay, Christopher Meloni, Ice-T, Dann Florek
Votes: 125,241
37. Criminal Minds (2005– )
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A group of criminal profilers who work for the FBI as members of its Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) using behavioral analysis and profiling to help investigate crimes and find the suspect known as the unsub.
Stars: Kirsten Vangsness, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Joe Mantegna
Votes: 218,978
38.
Nip/Tuck (2003–2010)
Episode:
Antonia Ramos
(2003)
TV-MA | 47 min | Drama
A drug lord blackmails Sean and Christian to remove liquid-heroin implants from one of his many drug couriers illegally entering the country.
Director: Elodie Keene | Stars: Dylan Walsh, Julian McMahon, John Hensley, Valerie Cruz
Votes: 449
39.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
Sí Se Puede
(2008)
TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter tests Miguel to determine if his friend has discovered his secret, while Rita loses her job and wonders if she's meant to ever have a successful career.
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,794
40.
Alphas (2011–2012)
Episode:
Original Sin
(2011)
TV-PG | 46 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Dr. Rosen (David Strathairn) and his team must decide who to trust when Red Flag, led by Stanton Parish (guest star John Pyper-Ferguson), escalates the war on the Department of Defense.
Director: Nick Copus | Stars: David Strathairn, Ryan Cartwright, Warren Christie, Azita Ghanizada
Votes: 357
41.
The Following (2013–2015)
Episode:
Unmasked
(2014)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Ryan and Mike get closer to finding the mole. Joe plans to reveal to the world that he is in fact alive.
Director: Nicole Kassell | Stars: Kevin Bacon, Shawn Ashmore, Valorie Curry, Sam Underwood
Votes: 838
42.
Life Sentence (2018)
Episode:
What to Expect When You're Not Expecting
(2018)
TV-PG | 41 min | Comedy, Drama
Stella and Wes learn some unexpected news; Aiden's unfamiliar feelings for a girl puts him in uncharted waters.
Director: John T. Kretchmer | Stars: Lucy Hale, Elliot Knight, Jayson Blair, Brooke Lyons
Votes: 81
43.
Life Sentence (2018)
Episode:
Then and Now
(2018)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Drama
Stella and Wes find themselves defending their relationship to the world; Peter realizes who he wants to be with; Aiden refuses to give up on his dream.
Director: John T. Kretchmer | Stars: Lucy Hale, Elliot Knight, Jayson Blair, Brooke Lyons
Votes: 86
44. The Rookie (2018– )
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Starting over isn't easy, especially for John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of joining the LAPD. As their oldest rookie, he's met with skepticism from those who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.
Stars: Nathan Fillion, Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones, Melissa O'Neil
Votes: 72,704
45.
Grey's Anatomy (2005– )
Episode:
No Man's Land
(2005)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Romance
Alex uses Izzie's modeling against her, and her last ad causes a patient to reject her care. Meredith finds parallels between a patient and her mother, and Christina must deal with a hospital-savvy patient.
Director: Adam Davidson | Stars: Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, Katherine Heigl, Justin Chambers
Votes: 1,824
46.
Nip/Tuck (2003–2010)
Episode:
Nanette Babcock
(2003)
TV-MA | 49 min | Drama
An obese woman requests drastic surgery in time for her upcoming high school reunion, leading Christian and Grace to butt heads over her mental state.
Director: Lawrence Trilling | Stars: Dylan Walsh, Julian McMahon, John Hensley, Valerie Cruz
Votes: 544
47.
The Dresden Files (2007–2008)
Episode:
Things That Go Bump
(2007)
TV-PG | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Morgan and Ancient Mai reluctantly take refuge at Harry's.
Director: Michael Grossman | Stars: Paul Blackthorne, Valerie Cruz, Terrence Mann, Conrad Coates
Votes: 270
48.
The Dresden Files (2007–2008)
Episode:
What About Bob?
(2007)
TV-PG | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
A one night stand turns deadly when an old nemesis of Harry's reappears.
Director: David Straiton | Stars: Paul Blackthorne, Valerie Cruz, Terrence Mann, Raoul Bhaneja
Votes: 282
49.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
(2008)
TV-MA | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter encounters a fellow predator - but this one is a pedophile; a murder is pinned on Freebo but Dexter knows the truth; Dexter struggles with the fact of his growing friendship with Miguel.
Director: John Dahl | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,952
50.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
All in the Family
(2008)
TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter scrambles to convince Rita that his marriage proposal is sincere and romantic; Miguel's vengeful brother Ramon searches desperately for their sibling's murderer, who was secretly killed by Dexter.
Director: Keith Gordon | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee
Votes: 4,903