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1. OT: Our Town (2002)

Not Rated | 76 min | Documentary

Dominguez High, in the infamous Compton, CA, has not produced a play in over twenty years. With no money and no stage, two teachers and twenty-four students attempt to produce Thornton Wilder's American Classic OUR TOWN.

Director: Scott Hamilton Kennedy | Stars: Catherine Borek, Karen Greene, Ebony Starr Norwood-Brown, Archy Posada

Votes: 323

2. Don't Touch My Daughter (1991 TV Movie)

PG-13 | 95 min | Drama, Thriller

A young girl is kidnapped and molested by a classmate's father. The man she identifies is arrested and jailed, but is later released on bail. He calls the girl's mother and threatens to ... See full summary »

Director: John Pasquin | Stars: Victoria Principal, Paul Sorvino, Jonathan Banks, Danielle Harris

Votes: 214

3. Shadow of a Doubt (1991 TV Movie)

100 min | Drama, Thriller

Remake of Alfred Hitchcock's Shadow of a Doubt (1943).

Director: Karen Arthur | Stars: Mark Harmon, Margaret Welsh, Norm Skaggs, William Lanteau

Votes: 327

4. Coach (1989–1997)
Episode: Loonstruck (1991)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Sport

Running for the office of "High Loon", Howard arranges for Coach Fox to speak at his lodge in order to impress fellow lodge mates, but Hayden is chosen to become High Loon instead of Howard.

Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Clare Carey, Bill Fagerbakke

Votes: 53

5. Monsters (1988–1990)
Episode: Hostile Takeover (1991)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

A greedy yuppie Wall Street banker tries to apply President Reagan's voodoo economics literally - by selling his soul to the devil through a voodoo priestess to become rich and powerful. He realizes too late the downside of this deal.

Director: Randall Moldave | Stars: Dennis Christopher, Tracey Walter, William Lanteau, Pam Grier

Votes: 71

6. The Trials of Rosie O'Neill (1990–1992)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama

Newly single Rosie has become a public defender in LA, leaving a lucrative practice. Her boss is Ben, officemate Hank and secretary Carole. On the home front is mother Charlotte, sister Doreen, and stepdaughter Kim.

Stars: Sharon Gless, Ron Rifkin, Georgann Johnson, Lisa Banes

Votes: 158

7. They Came from Outer Space (1990–1991)

60 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

Two teenage aliens, Abe and Bo, travel the United States in a red sports car in an effort to pick up chicks and learn more about life on Earth. They are pursued by a pair of bumbling U.S. ... See full summary »

Stars: Stuart Fratkin, Dean Cameron, Allan Royal, Christopher Carroll

Votes: 189

8. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Miracle on 134th Street: Part 1 (1990)

TV-14 | Comedy

Deacon Frye defends a man claiming to the Santa Claus.

Director: Gary Shimokawa | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Roz Ryan

Votes: 29

9. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Miracle on 134th Street: Part 2 (1990)

TV-14 | Comedy

Santa gives him a second chance, and Frye gets the charges against him dropped.

Director: Gary Shimokawa | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Roz Ryan

Votes: 23

10. Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode: Born to Be Mild (1990)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

George, Jim, and Chester reform the Hooligans, their teenage gang, allow Dick, Michael, and Mr. Rusnak to join, and have a rumble with the similarly aged members of their old rivals, the Ruffians.

Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy

Votes: 86

11. Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode: Good Neighbor Sam (1990)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

An annoying and morose guest moves in next door to the Stratford and declares himself Dick's new best friend, prompting the other men in town to protest that Dick is dumping them.

Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy

Votes: 75

12. Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode: Handymania (1990)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

George invents a simple board game based on his handyman duties and it becomes a sensation among the townsfolk.

Director: Jim Buck | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy

Votes: 76

13. Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode: The Last Newhart (1990)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

Japanese investors buy everything in town except the Stratford Inn and convert the town into a giant golf course.

Director: Dick Martin | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy

Votes: 579

14. They Came from Outer Space (1990–1991)
Episode: The Beauty Contest (1990)

Comedy, Sci-Fi

Bo and Abe are forced to judge a beauty contest in a town full of self-centered, corrupt, murderous people.

Director: Bruce Bilson | Stars: Dean Cameron, Stuart Fratkin, Allan Royal, Christopher Carroll

15. The Trials of Rosie O'Neill (1990–1992)
Episode: The Man from ELF (1990)

TV-14 | Drama

Rosie hopes to spring a client claiming to be an elf (Paul Williams) before Christmas Eve, the night a Scrooge of a judge has set for trial.

Director: Reza Badiyi | Stars: Sharon Gless, Dorian Harewood, Ron Rifkin, Georgann Johnson

16. The Wonder Years (1988–1993)
Episode: The Glee Club (1990)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

The 8th Grade Boys Glee Club can't seem to carry a tune, but a new teacher named Miss Haycock is determined to rectify that.

Director: Jim McBride | Stars: Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, Olivia d'Abo

Votes: 327

17. Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode: Beauty and the Pest (1990)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

Joanna tries to sell a house to a fan of her real estate television show, only to discover he has a crush on her. Meanwhile, Stephanie and Michael plan to charge the townspeople to view their new daughter.

Director: David Steinberg | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy

Votes: 68

18. Coach (1989–1997)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Sport

Hayden Fox is the head coach of a university football team, and eats, sleeps and lives football.

Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Jerry Van Dyke, Bill Fagerbakke, Shelley Fabares

Votes: 8,313

19. Hard Time on Planet Earth (1989)

60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Jesse, an alien exiled to Earth, finds himself in Los Angeles. His only companion is a floating, orb-shaped robotic parole officer named Control. Doomed to stay on Earth until Jesse can ... See full summary »

Stars: Martin Kove, Danny Mann, Brad Koepenick, Kent Stoddard

Votes: 417

20. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: I Remember Mama (1989)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Deacon Frye recalls how he met Thelma's mother during the Korean War.

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery

Votes: 13

21. Hard Time on Planet Earth (1989)
Episode: Something to Bank On (1989)

Action, Adventure, Comedy

Jesse learns about money when he takes food from a grocery store without paying. He robs an ATM not realizing it's illegal and gets busted when he returns the cash. Police psychiatrist helps him find the swindler who also took some of it.

Director: Roger Duchowny | Stars: Martin Kove, Jamie Rose, Terry Kiser, Rod Arrants

Votes: 15

22. Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996)
Episode: Town Father (1989)

TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Scandal abounds during election time in Cabot Cove when the Mayor is reputed to have a secret wife who comes to confront him with murderous results.

Director: John Llewellyn Moxey | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Julie Adams, Orson Bean, John Considine

Votes: 405

23. Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode: Cupcake on My Back (1989)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

Michael cannot afford the extravagant lifestyle Stephanie has become accustomed to on his salary as a shoe salesman, while accusations of cheating at poker threaten Jim and Chester's friendship.

Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy

Votes: 71

24. Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode: Good Lord Loudon (1989)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

A cash-strapped visiting dignitary makes Dick a royal Lord. After hearing of his good fortune, the townspeople's opinion of Dick jumps up a notch.

Director: Dick Martin | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy

Votes: 70

25. Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode: Message from Michael (1989)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

Michael becomes a guest on Vermont Today and is a town favorite.

Director: Jim Buck | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy

Votes: 65

26. Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode: Murder at the Stratley (1989)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

Everyone in town is talking about Dick's first novel: a murder mystery with characters who are thinly disguised versions of people in his own life.

Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy

Votes: 87

27. Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode: Poetry and Pastries (1989)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

When Dick is named the judge of the local poetry and pastry contest, Joanna is convinced she will win until Dick belittles her ability as a poet.

Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy

Votes: 74

28. Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode: Twelve Annoyed Men and Women (1989)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

Having to serve as foreman on a jury that can't come to a consensus may force Dick to miss a New England Patriots game he and George have tickets to.

Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy

Votes: 78

29. Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode: Utley Exposed (1989)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

Everyone decides to run George out of town when he reveals that, as a teenager, he was the perpetrator of an infamous prank.

Director: Dick Martin | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy

Votes: 78

30. The Wonder Years (1988–1993)
Episode: Steady as She Goes (1989)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Kevin's continuing longing for Winnie has caused him to become frustrated with being alone. And it's not helping that Paul now has Carla. When Kevin reaches his breaking point, he ends up asking Becky Slater to go steady.

Director: Steve Miner | Stars: Fred Savage, Dan Lauria, Alley Mills, Olivia d'Abo

Votes: 403

31. 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: 40,752

32. Monsters (1988–1990)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

A horror anthology about a family of monsters watching a different horror story every week on their TV. Each tale is separate, often cautionary with occasional dark humor and irony and features various deadly creatures.

Stars: John Bolger, Pamela Dean Kelly, Michael J. Anderson, Carlos Lauchu

Votes: 2,004

33. Moving Target (1988 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A teenage musician goes on the run from killers and the police when he returns home to find his home empty and his family gone.

Director: Chris Thomson | Stars: Jason Bateman, John Glover, Jack Wagner, Chynna Phillips

Votes: 730

34. Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode: Presence of Malice (1988)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

A vindictive critic in the local newspaper targets Dick's performance on Vermont Today, while Larry, Darryl, and Darryl create a sensation when they find a pancake that looks like Paul Anka's head.

Director: David Steinberg | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy

Votes: 71

35. Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode: The Buck Stops Here (1988)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

George spots the Great White Buck, which legend says brings luck to the town, but disaster strikes when Dick kills it with his car. Meanwhile, a persistent guest pursues Stephanie.

Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy

Votes: 88

36. Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode: Apples, Apples, Apples (1988)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

The town puts Michael in charge of the annual apple festival.

Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy

Votes: 77

37. Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode: The Gleeless Club (1988)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

Joanna becomes upset when she and Dick audition for the town's new glee club but only Dick is accepted.

Director: David Steinberg | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy

Votes: 70

38. Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode: Town Without Pity (1988)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

When Al "The Mole" Griswold uses one of Dick's "How To" books to break out of prison the town has a book burning for all of Dick's books.

Director: David Steinberg | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy

Votes: 75

39. Cold Steel (1987)

R | 91 min | Action, Thriller

On Christmas Eve Johnny Modine's father is murdered by a psycho cut-throat. The cop swears bloody revenge, though he's taken off the case. He doesn't suspect yet that he's also target in a ... See full summary »

Director: Dorothy Ann Puzo | Stars: Brad Davis, Sharon Stone, Jonathan Banks, Jay Acovone

Votes: 938 | Gross: $0.29M

40. Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode: Chimes They Are a Changin' (1987)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

George tries to fix the town's bell tower after a big snowstorm and Michael rents The Wizard of Oz to overcome his fear of wind.

Director: J.D. Lobue | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy

Votes: 77

41. Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode: Harris Ankles PIV for Web Post (1987)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

Michael has an offer to take a network job.

Director: Douglas Wyman | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy

Votes: 71

42. Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode: Me and My Gayle (1987)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

George's 40-year high school reunion gives him the chance to admit his feelings to an old crush.

Director: Barton Dean | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy

Votes: 71

43. Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode: Laugh at My Wife, Please (1987)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

When Joanna is asked to be a tour guide at the local museum, she asks Dick to write her a speech about the history of Vermont, but he delivers one filled with terrible jokes. Meanwhile, ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy

Votes: 75

44. Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode: Support Your Local Shifflet (1987)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

Dick encourages Officer Shifflet to go on strike for a raise, but when the town makes due without a policeman, Dick feels guilty and hires Shifflet to work at the Stratford.

Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy

Votes: 75

45. Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode: Take Me to Your Loudon (1987)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

It's Halloween, and the townspeople believe the town is about to be invaded by aliens.

Director: Zane Buzby | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy

Votes: 122

46. Amen (1986–1991)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Rev. Rueben Gregory, finds dealing with the headstrong, opinionated, and unethical Deacon Ernest Frye--who works as a lawyer when not tending to church business--won't make his job easy.

Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Roz Ryan

Votes: 2,332

47. Fresno (1986)

TV-PG | 360 min | Comedy

In Fresno, California, the once-wealthy Kensington family's raisin-growing empire has fallen on hard times. They are led by widowed matriarch Charlotte, who is locked in a deadly power struggle with rival raisin magnate Tyler Cane.

Stars: Carol Burnett, Dabney Coleman, Gregory Harrison, Teri Garr

Votes: 432

48. Me & Mrs. C. (1986–1987)

30 min | Comedy

Gerri, a young Black female ex-convict, becomes a boarder with elderly white Mrs. Conklin in an effort to turn her life around. The two women take to each other immediately and the show ... See full summary »

Stars: Peg Murray, Misha McK, Gary Bayer, Ellen Regan

Votes: 20

49. Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode: He Ain't Human, He's My Cousin (1986)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

George's only living relative, his boorish cousin Eugene, comes to visit.

Director: John Pasquin | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy

Votes: 75

50. Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode: High Fidelity (1986)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

Everyone in town assumes Joanna is having an affair with a man she meets in her wine tasting class.

Director: Michael Lessac | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy

Votes: 71