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1. Hollywood Beat (1985)
Episode: Siege

Crime, Drama

Vance Bates is a wanted criminal, arms and drug dealer, and murderer of a federal police officer. He's been tracked in Hollywood and Nick and Rado are part of the dragnet.

Director: James L. Conway | Stars: Jack Scalia, Jay Acovone, John Matuszak, Edward Winter

2. Down the Drain (1990)

R | 105 min | Comedy, Crime

A crooked lawyer brings together some of the clients he's gotten off and schemes to rob a bank vault. After the robbery he discovers that he's stolen a top-secret microchip that foreign powers will stop at nothing to get.

Director: Robert Hughes | Stars: Andrew Stevens, Teri Copley, John Matuszak, Joseph Campanella

Votes: 243

3. Ghost Writer (1989)

PG | 94 min | Comedy, Fantasy

A writer moves into a Malibu beach house, and comes up against the ghost of an actress who supposedly had committed suicide there 30 years previously, but had been murdered by her boyfriend... See full summary »

Director: Kenneth J. Hall | Stars: Audrey Landers, John Matuszak, David Doyle, George 'Buck' Flower

Votes: 326

4. One Man Force (1989)

R | 92 min | Action, Crime, Drama

In this action packed film, an L. A. cop speeds off to get revenge upon the dirty drug-dealing dogs who killed his partner.

Director: Dale Trevillion | Stars: John Matuszak, Ronny Cox, Charles Napier, Sharon Farrell

Votes: 256

5. The Princess and the Dwarf (1989)

90 min | Family, Fantasy

Unfinished and unreleased film based on a play by Oscar Wilde.

Director: Mary Grace-Phelan | Stars: Carol Arthur, Aimee Brooks, Warwick Davis, Dom DeLuise

Votes: 47

6. Perfect Strangers (1986–1993)
Episode: That Old Gang of Mine (1989)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Family

When Mary Anne moves away because of work, Balki falls into a depression. Larry suggests to get his mind off it is to get a hobby. And what Balki ends up doing is joining a motorcycle gang called the motor psychos.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Bronson Pinchot, Mark Linn-Baker, Melanie Wilson, Rebeca Arthur

Votes: 65

7. Superboy (1988–1992)
Episode: War of the Species (1989)

TV-PG | 22 min | Action, Adventure, Family

T.J. discovers a government created robot that killed someone. Superboy manages to save him. When a government official tells them that everything is classified they leave. Later the man ... See full summary »

Director: Peter Kiwitt | Stars: John Newton, Stacy Haiduk, James Calvert, Sal Devart

Votes: 39

8. Heartbeat (1988–1989)
Episode: What the Inspector Saw (1989)

Drama

An insurance inspector is visiting the clinic. Doctor Cory has to determine what's wrong with an ill cop. Fertility expert Paul Jared is visited by a loan shark when he skips a payment. Doctor Joanne can't escape her birthday party.

Director: Robert Becker | Stars: Kate Mulgrew, Laura Johnson, Carmen Argenziano, Lee Garlington

9. Superboy (1988–1992)

TV-PG | 30 min | Action, Adventure, Family

The adventures of the Man of Steel in his teenage years.

Stars: Stacy Haiduk, Gerard Christopher, Peter Jay Fernandez, Robert Levine

Votes: 1,469

10. The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission (1988 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 100 min | Action, Adventure, War

A team of renegade soldiers in World War II tries to stop the creation of the Fourth Reich in the Middle East.

Director: Lee H. Katzin | Stars: Telly Savalas, Ernest Borgnine, Hunt Block, Matthew Burton

Votes: 1,325

11. T and T (1988–1991)

30 min | Drama, Crime

T.S. Turner is a former boxer who is accussed of a murder he didn't commit. All was lost but, thanks to public defender Amanda Taler, he was proven innocent. Now he works as private eye and... See full summary »

Stars: Mr. T, David Nerman, Alexandra Amini, Jackie Richardson

Votes: 303

12. Heartbeat (1988–1989)

60 min | Drama

Inspired by true events, follows the hardships and professional challenges of female doctors who decided to open a new medical center, Women's Medical Arts, in response to health care system not addressing many problems of female patients.

Stars: Kate Mulgrew, Laura Johnson, Lynn Whitfield, Gail Strickland

Votes: 70

13. Aaron's Way (1988)

60 min | Drama, Family

Aaron Miller finds out that his oldest son Noah was killed in a surfing accident in California, where he was living at a winery with his pregnant girlfriend Susannah Lo Verde. Aaron attends... See full summary »

Stars: Jessica Walter, Samantha Mathis, Belinda Montgomery, Kathleen York

Votes: 74

14. Aaron's Way (1988)
Episode: A Healing Power (1988)

Drama, Family

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Stars: Erin Chase, Julie Condra, Scott Curtis, Evelina Fernández

Votes: 12

15. Aaron's Way (1988)
Episode: A Plain Path (1988)

Drama, Family

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Stars: Erin Chase, Scott Curtis, Chris Gartin, Pierrino Mascarino

16. T and T (1988–1991)
Episode: Mickey's Choice (1988)

TV-PG | 23 min | Drama, Crime

When T. and T. keep a young offender out the detention center, the boy finds the path to rehabilitation fraught with danger and violence.

Director: Donald Shebib | Stars: Mr. T, Alexandra Amini, David Nerman, Ken James

17. The New Hollywood Squares (1986–1989)
Episode: Episode dated 31 October 1988 (1988)

TV-PG | Game-Show

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Stars: John Davidson, Jim J. Bullock, Carol Channing, Michael Feinstein

18. The Charmings (1987–1988)

30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

This sequel to the classic fairy tale finds Snow White and her family transported to, and trying to adjust to, life in 1980s America.

Stars: Christopher Rich, Judy Parfitt, Cork Hubbert, Brandon Call

Votes: 305

19. P.K. and the Kid (1987)

PG-13 | 89 min | Drama

P.K. runs away from home because her stepfather keeps harassing her sexually and her mother ignores this problem. She hides in the loading space of Kid Kane's pickup, who's on the way to ... See full summary »

Director: Lou Lombardo | Stars: Paul Le Mat, Molly Ringwald, Alex Rocco, Charles Hallahan

Votes: 232

20. 1st & Ten (1984–1991)
Episode: A Loaded Gun (1987)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Sport

T.D. is struggling to balance the demands of his new job with his home life. Still in the middle of his hold-out, Yinessa looks to his new receiver, Billy Cooper, for help. Meanwhile, John ... See full summary »

Stars: Delta Burke, Jason Beghe, Cliff Frazier, Donald Gibb

Votes: 9

21. 1st & Ten (1984–1991)
Episode: A Second Chance Once Removed (1987)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Sport

With Denardo gone, Teddy tries to convince T.D. to bring his former college coach in as the new head coach for the Bulls, despite Diane having already promised the job to Fred Grier. ... See full summary »

Stars: Delta Burke, Jason Beghe, Cliff Frazier, Donald Gibb

Votes: 6

22. 1st & Ten (1984–1991)
Episode: The Comeback Trail (1987)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Sport

Having sustained a serious injury in practice, Tom Yinessa's return to football seems doubtful. In the fallout, Yinessa's agent threatens to sue Diane for having his player on the field ... See full summary »

Stars: Delta Burke, Jason Beghe, Cliff Frazier, Donald Gibb

Votes: 6

23. The Charmings (1987–1988)
Episode: Trading Places (1987)

30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Luthor expresses his envy of Eric's looks, so Lillian casts a spell to make the dwarf as handsome as a prince. The catch is that Luthor and Eric switch bodies and can only return to normal if Luthor wishes -- and sincerely means it.

Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Christopher Rich, Carol Huston, Judy Parfitt, Cork Hubbert

24. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
Episode: Viking Bikers from Hell (1987)

TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A member of a violent biker gang is accidentally killed during a drug sting by Crockett. The other members of his biker gang avenge his death by killing everybody that may have been a part of it until they find the wire.

Director: James Quinn | Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott

Votes: 415

25. The New Hollywood Squares (1986–1989)
Episode: Episode #1.85 (1987)

TV-PG | Game-Show

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Stars: John Davidson, Ray Combs, Abby Dalton, Soleil Moon Frye

26. The Late Show (1986–1988)
Episode: Episode #1.213 (1987)

Comedy, Talk-Show

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Stars: Will Durst, Arsenio Hall, John Matuszak, Deborah Shelton

27. The New Hollywood Squares (1986–1989)
Episode: Episode dated 22 January 1987 (1987)

TV-PG | Game-Show

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Stars: John Davidson, Ray Combs, Abby Dalton, Soleil Moon Frye

28. One Crazy Summer (1986)

PG | 93 min | Comedy, Romance

An aspiring teenage cartoonist and his friends come to the aid of a singer trying to save her family property from developers.

Director: Savage Steve Holland | Stars: John Cusack, Demi Moore, Linda Warren, Joel Murray

Votes: 16,770 | Gross: $13.43M

29. Perfect Strangers (1986–1993)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family

A high-strung and cynical man's life is never the same when his naive but good-natured cousin comes to America to live with him.

Stars: Bronson Pinchot, Mark Linn-Baker, Melanie Wilson, Rebeca Arthur

Votes: 11,026

30. 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: 2,341

31. The New Hollywood Squares (1986–1989)

TV-PG | 30 min | Game-Show

An updated version of the classic game show, hosted by John Davidson. Celebrities, seated in squares in a tic-tac-toe arrangement, would give their answers to questions on various subjects.... See full summary »

Stars: John Davidson, Shadoe Stevens, Jim J. Bullock, Joan Rivers

Votes: 242

32. Fathers and Sons (1986)

30 min | Comedy

Former football player Merlin Olsen stars as Buddy Landau, just an ordinary guy who loves sports and coaches his son Lanny's baseball team. Lanny has no real talent for the sport and is only involved in it to please his dad.

Stars: Merlin Olsen, Nicholas Guest, Andre Gower, Ina Fried

Votes: 25

33. The Late Show (1986–1988)

Comedy, Talk-Show

The talk show was a direct attempt at competing against NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, where Rivers had been Carson's permanent guest host since 1983. The show was initially broadcast live.

Stars: Joan Rivers, Clint Holmes, Arsenio Hall, Paul Reubens

Votes: 78

34. Charlie Barnett's Terms of Enrollment (1986 Video)

Unrated | 46 min | Comedy

Charlie Barnett shows you how to succeed in college without trying.

Director: Laurie Frank | Stars: Charlie Barnett, Richard Belzer, Joyce Brothers, Andrew Dice Clay

Votes: 42

35. The A-Team (1983–1987)
Episode: Quarterback Sneak (1986)

TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

An East German scientist is perfecting a powerful chemical weapon and is willing to defect. The Team goes there undercover as a football team that will challenge a German group of athletes in an exhibition contest of American football.

Director: Craig R. Baxley | Stars: George Peppard, Dirk Benedict, Dwight Schultz, Eddie Velez

Votes: 286

36. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Retreat, Heck! (1986)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

Deacon Frye decides to go to a church retreat so he can avoid an angry former client who is now getting out of jail.

Director: John Robins | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery

Votes: 25

37. Hunter (1984–1991)
Episode: Death Machine (1986)

TV-14 | 47 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Hunter investigates a theft that turns to murder when a robbery victim hires a deranged detective to retrieve his stolen jewels.

Director: Kim Manners | Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, John Matuszak, Ron Karabatsos

Votes: 101

38. Tall Tales & Legends (1985–1988)
Episode: My Darlin' Clementine (1986)

Comedy, Drama, Family

In the California Gold Rush, Clementine falls for Levi, a failing gold miner who wants to be a tailor. But her dad despises him, preferring she marry a mountain man with a lucrative claim. Levi heads for San Francisco, planning to return.

Director: Jerry London | Stars: Shelley Duvall, Edward Asner, David Dukes, Gordon Jump

Votes: 27

39. Fathers and Sons (1986)
Episode: Which Championship Season? (1986)

Comedy

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Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Merlin Olsen, Hakeem Abdul-Samad, Ina Fried, Andre Gower

40. The Goonies (1985)

PG | 114 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

A group of young misfits called The Goonies discover an ancient map and set out on an adventure to find a legendary pirate's long-lost treasure.

Director: Richard Donner | Stars: Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman

Votes: 298,756 | Gross: $61.50M

41. Tall Tales & Legends (1985–1988)

Comedy, Drama, Family

An anthology series that showcases various mythical characters and incidents throughout history.

Stars: Shelley Duvall, David McCharen, Stewart Duvall, Michael McKean

Votes: 229

42. Hollywood Beat (1985)

60 min | Crime, Drama

Nick McCarren and Jack Rado work far from the glamorous area of Los Angeles, donning oddball outfits working undercover. The headquarters in the seedy area is a business run by out George Grinsky, and they report to Captain Wes Biddle.

Stars: Jack Scalia, Jay Acovone, John Matuszak, Edward Winter

Votes: 74

43. Half Nelson (1985 TV Movie)

120 min | Comedy, Drama

Rocky Nelson is a New York City cop, who after making a major bust and selling the rights of his story to Hollywood decides to try his luck out as an actor. However, when he gets there, the... See full summary »

Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman | Stars: Joe Pesci, Victoria Jackson, Fred Williamson, Tony

Votes: 95

44. Stir Crazy (1985–1986)

60 min | Adventure, Comedy

Two hapless friends, convicted of a crime they didn't commit, escape prison to find the real criminal even as they are pursued by the authorities.

Stars: Joe Guzaldo, Larry Riley, Jeannie Wilson, Marc Silver

Votes: 45

45. Command 5 (1985 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 93 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Captain Blair Morgan is a military intelligence man, who wants to see some action, and if the military can't provide with some, he is recruited by a group that wants to form a crime ... See full summary »

Director: E.W. Swackhamer | Stars: Stephen Parr, Wings Hauser, John Matuszak, William Russ

Votes: 87

46. All Star Blitz (1985)

30 min | Game-Show

Another in the long line of "Hollywood Squares" multi-celebrity games from Merrill Heatter Productions; this one saw two contestants determine if a celebrity was giving the correct answer and solve a word puzzle.

Stars: Peter Marshall, John Harlan, Barbara Eden, Abby Dalton

47. The Fall Guy (1981–1986)
Episode: Semi-Catastrophe (1985)

TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Colt has to arrest Helen, a trucker who has lost her truck to Big Ed who extorts protection money from truckers. Helen steals her truck. Colt catches up with her. Together, they try to deliver a truckload of lettuce while eluding Ed's men.

Director: Ray Austin | Stars: Lee Majors, Douglas Barr, Heather Thomas, Markie Post

Votes: 43

48. Hollywood Beat (1985)
Episode: Pilot (1985)

Crime, Drama

A prostitute is found dead in a garbage container and several homeless people are beaten and appear with serious injuries, lying in the alleys. Captain Crusader readies his men to hunt down the murderer.

Director: Jerry London | Stars: Jack Scalia, Jay Acovone, John Matuszak, Edward Winter

49. Hollywood Beat (1985)
Episode: King of Diamonds (1985)

Crime, Drama

Gideon King, a veteran private eye, witnesses the robbery of a jewelry store; muggers deposit the loot in the trunk of a car, then flee in a second vehicle.

Director: James L. Conway | Stars: Jack Scalia, Jay Acovone, John Matuszak, Edward Winter

50. Stir Crazy (1985–1986)
Episode: Pilot (1985)

Adventure, Comedy

After being convicted of a crime that they didn't commit, Skip and Harry arrange a prison break, and try to keep a step ahead of the authorities.

Stars: Joe Guzaldo, Larry Riley, Royce D. Applegate, Polly Holliday