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1. The Game Show Show (2023)

TV-14 | History, Reality-TV

Examines the competitors, hosts, creative inventors, and industry scandals that characterize enduring game shows while reflecting on how America is changing and honoring one of the most cherished and enduring television genres of all time.

Stars: Meredith Vieira, Guy Branum, Adam Nedeff, Patrick Gomez

Votes: 89

2. The Game Show Show (2023)
Episode: The Answer Is... (2023)

TV-14 | History, Reality-TV

The evolution of the quiz show provides a glimpse into the transformation of American culture, its shifting relationship with knowledge through changes to the kinds of questions hosts ask and the responses they garner.

Director: Sarah Gibson | Stars: Lorraine Ali, Ben Bailey, Jack Barry, Derrick Beckles

Votes: 25

3. The Game Show Show (2023)
Episode: Show Me The Money (2023)

TV-14 | History, Reality-TV

A behind-the-scenes look at heart-wrenching moments of victory, defeat, and even fraud puts a human face on the popular format.

Director: Sarah Gibson | Stars: Bob Barker, Bob Boden, Wayne Brady, Guy Branum

Votes: 17

4. The Game Show Show (2023)
Episode: Over the Top (2023)

TV-14 | History, Reality-TV

The evolution of reality competition shows sheds new light on changes to the TV industry, as well as broader social shifts in American culture.

Director: Sarah Gibson | Stars: Paula Abdul, Lorraine Ali, Bob Barker, Chuck Barris

Votes: 16

5. The Game Show Show (2023)
Episode: Sex, Love or Money? (2023)

TV-14 | History, Reality-TV

How dating and relationship shows have revolutionized the game show genre while also offering a compelling reflection of society at large, helping Americans navigate changing social norms around love, sex, and gender roles.

Director: Sarah Gibson | Stars: Rodney Alcala, Lorraine Ali, Zora Andrich, Ben Bailey

Votes: 17

6. BriouxTV: The Podcast (2019– )
Behind the scenes on The Game Show Show (2023 Podcast Episode)

Talk-Show

Add a Plot

Stars: Bill Brioux, John Ealer, Sarah Gibson

7. History of the Sitcom (2021)

TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, History

Examines how sitcoms have evolved to reflect the changing face of American families.

Stars: Jason Alexander, Tracy Morgan, Emily St. James, Lorraine Ali

Votes: 446

8. The Story of Late Night (2021)

Documentary, History

Tracking the history of late-night TV from its inception, featuring stories about hosts such as Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, David Letterman, O'Brien, Jimmy Fallon, Kimmel, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert.

Stars: Conan O'Brien, Billy Crystal, Jimmy Fallon, Kliph Nesteroff

Votes: 510

9. The Story of Late Night (2021)
Episode: Inventing Late Night (2021)

Documentary, History

Steve Allen's zany spontaneity turns Tonight into an unexpected hit, but it's Jack Paar and Johnny Carson that transform late night into an enduring television staple.

Director: John Ealer | Stars: Byron Allen, Steve Allen, Ed Ames, W. Kamau Bell

Votes: 78

10. The Story of Late Night (2021)
Episode: Carson: King of Late Night (2021)

Documentary, History

Johnny Carson deftly navigates the turbulent 1960s to elevate The Tonight Show and become the undisputed king of late night.

Director: John Ealer | Stars: Muhammad Ali, Byron Allen, Woody Allen, Dan Aykroyd

Votes: 75

11. The Story of Late Night (2021)
Episode: Eyes on the Throne (2021)

Documentary, History

As the 1980s dawn, David Letterman reinvents late night for a new generation and endless speculation begins on who will be Johnny Carson's eventual successor.

Director: John Ealer | Stars: Byron Allen, Maria Conchita Alonso, Desi Arnaz, W. Kamau Bell

Votes: 72

12. The Story of Late Night (2021)
Episode: Letterman V. Leno (2021)

Documentary, History

Carson's 1992 retirement touches a nation - and touches off an epic late-night war between Jay Leno and David Letterman.

Director: John Ealer | Stars: Jason Alexander, W. Kamau Bell, Lewis Black, Todd Boyd

Votes: 67

13. The Story of Late Night (2021)
Episode: Making the Headlines (2021)

Documentary, History

As the 2000s unfold, diverse voices like Chelsea Handler and George Lopez get their seat behind the late-night desk, while Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert take the news into their own hilarious hands.

Director: John Ealer | Stars: Ben Affleck, Fred Armisen, Samantha Bee, W. Kamau Bell

Votes: 66

14. The Story of Late Night (2021)
Episode: Reinventing Late Night (2021)

Documentary, History

Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert and Trevor Noah follow in Leno, Letterman, and Stewart's footsteps and new hosts James Corden, Seth Meyers, Amber Ruffin, and Desus + Mero confront Donald Trump - and COVID-19.

Director: John Ealer | Stars: Adele, Jon Batiste, Samantha Bee, W. Kamau Bell

Votes: 62

15. History of the Sitcom (2021)
Episode: Sex & The Sitcom (2021)

TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, History

Since America has long found it easier to laugh about sex than talk seriously about it, sitcom humor has had a critical role ushering in a new era of openness, not just forwards sex, but towards women's rights and gender identity.

Director: Marshall Jay Kaplan | Stars: Pamela Adlon, Jason Alexander, Lorraine Ali, Anthony Anderson

Votes: 105

16. BriouxTV: The Podcast (2019 Podcast Series)

Talk-Show

A veteran television writer interviews actors and others in the Canadian television industry.

Stars: Bill Brioux, Enrico Colantoni, Don Ferguson, Christina Jennings

17. The Men Who Built America: Frontiersmen (2018)

TV-PG | 83 min | Documentary, History

A look at the lives of iconic pioneers such as Daniel Boone, Lewis and Clark, Tecumseh, Davy Crocket and Andrew Jackson as they traveled across America.

Stars: Campbell Scott, Mykel Hawke, Andrew Robertt, Robert I. Mesa

Votes: 949

18. Roman Empire (2016–2019)
Episode: The Triumvirate (2018)

TV-MA | Documentary, Biography, Drama

After success in war makes Caesar a rising star, escalating tension between Rome's two most powerful men creates an opportunity for advancement.

Directors: John Ealer, David O'Neill | Stars: Steve West, Kathryn Tempest, Corey Brennan, Mike Duncan

Votes: 337

19. Roman Empire (2016–2019)
Episode: The Great Conqueror (2018)

TV-MA | Documentary, Biography, Drama

Caesar's wealth grows as one-third of the triumvirate, but his brutal tactics make enemies, forcing him to remake his image as a military conqueror.

Directors: John Ealer, David O'Neill | Stars: Steve West, Kathryn Tempest, Barry Strauss, Jerry Toner

Votes: 296

20. Roman Empire (2016–2019)
Episode: Crossing the Rubicon (2018)

TV-MA | Documentary, Biography, Drama

Caesar's hard-won victory over Gaul endears him to the Roman people but leads to a military showdown with the Senate and his former ally, Pompey.

Directors: John Ealer, David O'Neill | Stars: Steve West, Mike Duncan, Aaron Irvin, Amanda Ruggeri

Votes: 272

21. Roman Empire (2016–2019)
Episode: Queen of the Nile (2018)

TV-MA | Documentary, Biography, Drama

Caesar pursues Pompey to Egypt, where he is received by king Ptolemy, who seeks an ally against his rival to the throne - his sister Cleopatra. Caesar finds good chemistry with Cleopatra, but problems in Rome require his return to Rome.

Directors: John Ealer, David O'Neill | Stars: Steve West, Barry Strauss, Mike Duncan, Jerry Toner

Votes: 276

22. Roman Empire (2016–2019)
Episode: The Ides of March (2018)

TV-MA | Documentary, Biography, Drama

Caesar implements important reforms and grows more powerful and popular in Rome. He acts like a king and plans to become a dictator in perpetuity. To demonstrate his power, he plans to ... See full summary »

Directors: John Ealer, David O'Neill | Stars: Steve West, Jerry Toner, Aaron Irvin, Barry Strauss

Votes: 274

23. Scars of Nanking (2017 TV Movie)

44 min | Drama, History, War

American missionaries struggle to save Chinese civilians from slaughter and rape at the hands of Japanese invaders and also smuggle out evidence of the infamous Nanking Massacre of 1937.

Director: John Ealer | Stars: Gregory Joseph Allen, Ines Laimins, Andrew Lane Cawthon, Randall Lowell

Votes: 55

24. Roman Empire (2016–2019)

TV-MA | 48 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama

Chronicles some of the most famous leaders of the Roman Civilization.

Stars: Aaron Irvin, Corey Brennan, Jerry Toner, Steve West

Votes: 9,369

25. The American West (2016)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, History, Western

A large-scale review of the American frontier stories.

Stars: Mark Lee Gardner, Bert Thomas Morris, David H. Stevens, Will Strongheart

Votes: 1,721

26. The American West (2016)
Episode: America Divided (2016)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, History, Western

In order to ensure the survival of his family Jesse James forms a gang; Custer seeks glory in the Indian Wars; Crazy Horse fights against the U.S.

Directors: John Ealer, Johnny Saint-Ours | Stars: Mark Lee Gardner, David Eisenbach, Eric Foner, John McCain

Votes: 152

27. The American West (2016)
Episode: Two Front War (2016)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, History, Western

Jesse James targets the railroads. Custer is sent on a secret mission in Sioux Territory. Grant deals with growing unrest in the west and south.

Directors: John Ealer, Johnny Saint-Ours | Stars: Mark Lee Gardner, Paul A. Hutton, Bill Richardson, H.W. Brands

Votes: 113

28. The American West (2016)
Episode: Blood & Gold (2016)

TV-PG | 43 min | Drama, History, Western

Allen Pinkerton gets hired to bring Jesse James to justice; settlers descend upon Sioux land to mine gold; Grant tries to keep the peace.

Directors: John Ealer, Johnny Saint-Ours | Stars: Eric Foner, Mark Lee Gardner, Robert Redford, Larry T. Pourier

Votes: 106

29. The American West (2016)
Episode: Outlaw Rising (2016)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, History, Western

Billy the Kid is talented with a gun and uses it to get what he wants; Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse make an important decision; Wyatt Earp fights for what's right.

Directors: John Ealer, Johnny Saint-Ours | Stars: Robert Redford, David Eisenbach, H.W. Brands, Kiefer Sutherland

Votes: 98

30. The American West (2016)
Episode: Showdown (2016)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, History, Western

Custer rides to a showdown at Little Big Horn with the Sioux; Jesse James hopes to make a big statement when he targets a bank in the northern territory.

Directors: John Ealer, Johnny Saint-Ours | Stars: Robert Redford, Paul A. Hutton, Mark Lee Gardner, Karl Jacoby

Votes: 106

31. The American West (2016)
Episode: The Big Killing (2016)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, History, Western

Jesse James resurfaces after years in hiding; Billy the Kid avenges the death of his friend; Wyatt Earp questions his future as a man of the law.

Directors: John Ealer, Johnny Saint-Ours | Stars: Kathleen Chamberlain, Mark Lee Gardner, Paul A. Hutton, Kiefer Sutherland

Votes: 92

32. The American West (2016)
Episode: The Last Vendetta (2016)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, History, Western

In this, the final of the mini-series, Sitting Bull is charged with starting a upheaval. Also, Wyatt Earp puts the law aside as he searches for justice and Jesse James is challenged by the Ford Brothers.

Directors: John Ealer, Johnny Saint-Ours | Stars: David Eisenbach, Kiefer Sutherland, Anne Collier, Ann Kirschner

Votes: 75

33. The American West (2016)
Episode: Frontier Justice (2016)

TV-PG | 43 min | Drama, History, Western

Wyatt Earp heads to Tombstone; Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett's cat and mouse game reaches a climax; Sitting Bull is back in America.

Directors: John Ealer, Johnny Saint-Ours | Stars: David Eisenbach, Paul A. Hutton, Kathleen Chamberlain, Kiefer Sutherland

Votes: 89

34. The Making of the Mob (2015–2016)
Episode: Chicago: Capone's First Kill (2016)

TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Crime, History

Al Capone has his first taste of the underworld in Brooklyn with Johnny Torrio; they reunite in Chicago and start bootlegging, earning the ire of local Irish gangsters.

Director: John Ealer | Stars: Deirdre Marie Capone, Laurence Bergreen, Jonathan Eig, William Forsythe

Votes: 88

35. The Making of the Mob (2015–2016)
Episode: Chicago: A Death in the Family (2016)

TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Crime, History

"A Death in the Family" After the killing of "Big Jim" Colosimo, Capone and Torrio expand their criminal empire into bootlegging but are forced to make a truce with the Irish North Side ... See full summary »

Director: John Ealer | Stars: Karen Abbott, William Forsythe, Vincent Pastore, T.J. English

Votes: 74

36. The Making of the Mob (2015–2016)
Episode: Chicago: Blood Filled Streets (2016)

TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Crime, History

A betrayal destroys peace in Chicago. Torrio and Capone seek revenge against the Irish gangs. Meanwhile, the Beer Wars make Capone Chicago's top gangster.

Director: John Ealer | Stars: Laurence Bergreen, T.J. English, Frank Calabrese Jr., John Binder

Votes: 66

37. The Making of the Mob (2015–2016)
Episode: Chicago: St. Valentine's Day Massacre (2016)

TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Crime, History

Capone uses the St. Valentine's Day Massacre to assert his power over his enemies. Meanwhile, President Hoover takes notice; and dispatches Elliot Ness to take on Capone.

Director: John Ealer | Stars: Jonathan Eig, David Eisenbach, Laurence Bergreen, John Russick

Votes: 64

38. The Making of the Mob (2015–2016)
Episode: Chicago: Judgment Day (2016)

TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Crime, History

Al Capone outwits Eliot Ness, but Capone's criminal empire remains in jeopardy when the IRS plants an undercover agent in his gang.

Director: John Ealer | Stars: Frank Calabrese Jr., David Eisenbach, Jonathan Eig, John Binder

Votes: 57

39. The Making of the Mob (2015–2016)
Episode: Chicago: New Blood (2016)

TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Crime, History

With Capone in jail, Frank Nitti, Paul Ricca and Joe Accardo take over. Meanwhile, a Hollywood scandal presents Sam Giancana with a chance to prove himself.

Director: John Ealer | Stars: Jonathan Eig, David Eisenbach, Michael Green, Frank Cullotta

Votes: 59

40. The Making of the Mob (2015–2016)
Episode: Chicago: Sin City (2016)

TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Crime, History

Joe Accardo sets his sights on Las Vegas, but when Sam Giancana incurs the wrath of young attorney Robert F. Kennedy, The Outfit is threatened.

Director: John Ealer | Stars: Robert Grant, Frank Calabrese Jr., Michael Green, Meyer Lansky II

Votes: 55

41. The Making of the Mob (2015–2016)
Episode: Chicago: Last Man Standing (2016)

TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Crime, History

In the second-season finale, Joe Accardo and Sam Giancana have a falling out and the fate of the Outfit rests on the outcome. Meanwhile, Joe Accardo cleans up loose ends before retiring.

Director: John Ealer | Stars: Michael Green, T.J. English, Frank Cullotta, Robert Grant

Votes: 58

42. The Making of the Mob (2015–2016)

TV-14 | 343 min | Documentary, Crime, History

Making of the Mob, is an eight-part docudrama that begins in 1905 and spans more than 50 years, tracing the original five families that led to the modern American Mafia, including the rise ... See full summary »

Stars: Ian Bell, Craig Thomas Rivela, Rich Graff, John Binder

Votes: 2,632

43. The World Wars (2014)

TV-14 | 270 min | Documentary, History, War

A look at both World Wars and what the biggest names in history did during each war and the time in between.

Stars: Maximilian Klas, Ian Beyts, Jacopo Rampini, Jonathan Hartman

Votes: 2,420

44. The World Wars (2014)
Episode: A Rising Threat (2014)

TV-14 | 89 min | Documentary, History, War

A look at what happened during the third hour of the world wars. The fighting may have stopped, but tensions around the world continue to simmer just beneath the surface. Few may realize it... See full summary »

Director: John Ealer | Stars: Daniel Martin Berkey, Mike Adler, Tom Vickers, Michael Almy

Votes: 116

45. The World Wars (2014)
Episode: Trial by Fire (2014)

TV-14 | 89 min | Documentary, History, War

A chronological look at the events that occurred during the world wars. An assassin's bullet sparks a global conflict that quickly evolves into the deadliest war humanity has ever seen. In ... See full summary »

Director: John Ealer | Stars: Mike Adler, Tom Vickers, Michael Almy, Gary Ayash

Votes: 145

46. The World Wars (2014)
Episode: Never Surrender (2014)

TV-14 | 89 min | Documentary, History, War

A look at what happened in the fifth hour of the world wars. A new generation of world leaders is called to action as war inevitably breaks out again. The men who came of age in battle now ... See full summary »

Director: John Ealer | Stars: Joseph K. Bevilacqua, Mike Adler, Daniel Martin Berkey, Anthony E. Adamsky

Votes: 98

47. Gold Fever (2013– )

Documentary, Western

History documentary about the discovery of gold in the west. The hardships and hardwork which was put into building San Franscisco.

Stars: Ryan Wesley Gilreath, Brian Ibsen, Cameron Asay, Jared Shipley

Votes: 118

48. Gold Fever (2013– )
Episode: San Francisco Burning (2013)

44 min | Documentary, Western

The men of the Boston Company discover finding gold is more difficult than they had imagined. Meanwhile, Sam's empire expands, but will a huge fire halt progress?

Director: Patrick Reams | Stars: Ryan Wesley Gilreath, Brian Ibsen, Cameron Asay, Jared Shipley

Votes: 8

49. Gold Fever (2013– )
Episode: Eureka! (2013)

TV-14 | 86 min | Documentary, Western

Part 1: Gold is first discovered in California. The new American dream is born. Boston Company, a motley group of gold seekers including Dr. Charles Robinson, make the dangerous trek west ... See full summary »

Director: Patrick Reams | Stars: Ryan Wesley Gilreath, Brian Ibsen, Cameron Asay, Trevor Snarr

Votes: 7

50. Gold Fever (2013– )
Episode: Lawless (2013)

43 min | Documentary, Western

Sam seizes power in fire-ravaged, lawless San Francisco, dealing out his own opportunistic brand of justice. Meanwhile, the men of Boston Company toil in the gold fields.

Director: Patrick Reams | Stars: Ryan Wesley Gilreath, Brian Ibsen, Cameron Asay, Jared Shipley