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1. Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996)
Episode: The Sins of Castle Cove (1989)

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

A vindictive, tell-all work of fiction mirroring Cabot Cove sends the townspeople into an uproar and when a murder occurs, following the plot of the book, it's up to Jessica to separate fact from fiction.

Director: John Llewellyn Moxey | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Julie Adams, Luke Askew, Frederick Coffin

Votes: 489

2. 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: 406

3. Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode: My True Love (1987)

TV-PG | Drama, Romance

Paige tells Karen that she'd better worry about Anne's intentions towards Mack. She then packs and goes to stay with Peter. Anne tells Mack that he's the only man she ever loved, but didn't... See full summary »

Director: Lorraine Senna | Stars: William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, Michele Lee

Votes: 14

4. Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996)
Episode: If It's Thursday, It Must Be Beverly (1987)

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

The night deputy, who has been paying attention to various Cabot Cove ladies, needs Jessica's help when he becomes the prime suspect in his wife's murder.

Director: Peter Crane | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Julie Adams, Tom Bosley, Antoinette Bower

Votes: 600

5. Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode: A Change of Heart (1986)

TV-PG | Drama, Romance

Greg takes Laura to Las Vegas to get married at the Wedding Chapel of Joy. She's reluctant, but he tells her how much he loves and needs her. Later, Karen and ask Laura if there's anything ... See full summary »

Director: Joseph L. Scanlan | Stars: William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, Lisa Hartman

Votes: 13

6. Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode: The Key to a Woman's Heart (1986)

TV-PG | Drama, Romance

The tabloid has an article about how Joshua tried to kill Cathy. Ben tells her that Sonny works for the tabloid. She breaks down crying and Ben comforts her. Cathy slaps Sonny, who tells ... See full summary »

Director: Robert Becker | Stars: William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, Lisa Hartman

Votes: 15

7. Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode: A Turn of Events (1986)

TV-PG | Drama, Romance

Abby suggests Sylvia have an attorney draw up a letter with the truth about Peter, to be released to the public if anything happens to her. The attorney then gives the letter to Abby. ... See full summary »

Director: Kate Tilley | Stars: William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, Michele Lee

Votes: 16

8. Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode: A Very Special Gift (1986)

TV-PG | Drama, Romance

Karen and Mack make up. Greg asks Peter to start a social relationship with Abby. Peter tells Sylvia that Greg wants him to spy on Abby, and Abby wants him to spy on Greg. Sylvia is ... See full summary »

Director: Nick Havinga | Stars: William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, Lisa Hartman

Votes: 17

9. Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode: All Over But the Shouting (1986)

TV-PG | Drama, Romance

Mack thinks Greg has something to do with Karen's kidnapping. Greg puts Phil up in a motel until he can make arrangements to send him to Hong Kong. They agree to meet the next morning. Phil... See full summary »

Director: Robert Becker | Stars: William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, Michele Lee

Votes: 15

10. Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode: Alterations (1986)

TV-PG | Drama, Romance

The police decide not to prosecute Lilimae and Cathy, however a story about what happened is in the tabloid that Sonny works at. Peter and his mother discuss her relationship with Galveston... See full summary »

Director: Linda Day | Stars: William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, Lisa Hartman

Votes: 16

11. Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode: Arsenic and Old Waste (1986)

TV-PG | Drama, Romance

Ben's really upset about Cathy leaving. He tells her that he isn't the twins' father. He goes to the beach house with a gift for her and they make out. Val is worried because she feels Ben ... See full summary »

Director: David Paulsen | Stars: William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, Lisa Hartman

Votes: 13

12. Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode: Brothers and Mothers (1986)

TV-PG | Drama, Romance

Peter continues to add extra pills to Sylvia's medical dish. Peter tells pharmacist he needs more pills because Sylvia dropped them down the sink. Then Peter feels guilty and flushes the ... See full summary »

Director: Robert Becker | Stars: William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, Michele Lee

Votes: 14

13. Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode: Distant Rumblings (1986)

TV-PG | Drama, Romance

Abby finds a joint in Olivia's purse and makes her tell the truth. Olivia threatens her with the twins, and Abby says to go ahead and tell. The judge lets Olivia off, but says she has to ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Preece | Stars: William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, Lisa Hartman

Votes: 12

14. Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode: For Appearance's Sake (1986)

TV-PG | Drama, Romance

Abby, Olivia and Brian move back to the ranch to help out Gary's family image. Gary catches Abby in bed with Peter, but doesn't care. Olivia smokes pot and is suspended from school and ... See full summary »

Director: Joseph L. Scanlan | Stars: William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, Michele Lee

Votes: 15

15. Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode: Friendly Enemies (1986)

TV-PG | Drama, Romance

Peter tells Greg that he's his brother, and brings Sylvia to meet him. Laura thinks Peter is up to something, and is frustrated that Greg seems unconcerned. Abby overhears Laura telling ... See full summary »

Director: Joseph L. Scanlan | Stars: William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, Lisa Hartman

Votes: 16

16. Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode: His Brother's Keeper (1986)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance

Abby wants Karen to take Greg's deal. Gary and Karen try to figure out a way to clean up Empire Valley themselves. They turn to the EPA, Senator Henderson, and even try to get a loan, but ... See full summary »

Director: Larry Elikann | Stars: William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, Lisa Hartman

Votes: 13

17. Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode: Over the Edge (1986)

TV-PG | Drama, Romance

Jean scratches Greg's car in order to meet him, and later comes on to him. Mack tells Paige he can come to her if she needs money. Paige pawns some jewelry. Peter can't find Sylvia, and ... See full summary »

Director: Nick Havinga | Stars: William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, Michele Lee

Votes: 15

18. Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode: Phoenix Rising (1986)

TV-PG | Drama, Romance

Abby doesn't want a divorce, and tells Gary that if he doesn't give her the rest of Empire Valley, she will drag out their divorce, and involve Val and the twins. Gary gives it to her. Abby... See full summary »

Director: Nicholas Sgarro | Stars: William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, Lisa Hartman

Votes: 16

19. Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode: Pressure Points (1986)

TV-PG | Drama, Romance

Police go to Phil's motel, but he's across the street, and people yell to the police where he is. Phil runs into the street, and is hit by a car. At the hospital, Phil tells Mack that Greg ... See full summary »

Director: Nick Havinga | Stars: William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, Michele Lee

Votes: 15

20. Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode: The Confession (1986)

TV-PG | Drama, Romance

Jill tells Karen that someone spoke to the Governor on Abby's behalf, but she'll do all she can to help her. Abby tells Karen that they won't choose her because of her drug problem. Karen ... See full summary »

Director: Nick Havinga | Stars: William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, Lisa Hartman

Votes: 16

21. Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode: The Inside Man (1986)

TV-PG | Drama, Romance

Greg makes out a will for Peter with him as the beneficiary. Abby brings Sylvia to stay with the Sumners. Jill tells Peter that she'll cover for him, but their relationship is over. Paige ... See full summary »

Director: Paul Tucker | Stars: William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, Michele Lee

Votes: 14

22. Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode: The Legacy (1986)

TV-PG | Drama, Romance

Greg asks Laura to marry him. She says she will consider it. Greg fires Peter. Eric is very sick with arsenic poisoning. Abby finds out that Galveston dumped acid and arsenic in Empire ... See full summary »

Director: Timna Ranon | Stars: William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, Lisa Hartman

Votes: 14

23. Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode: Thicker Than Water (1986)

TV-PG | Drama, Romance

Gary offers to take back Empire Valley from the twins. He then agrees to sell it to Greg if he will guarantee the cleanup. Greg tells Laura that he wants Peter in politics, because then he ... See full summary »

Director: Kate Tilley | Stars: William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, Lisa Hartman

Votes: 18

24. Knots Landing (1979–1993)
Episode: Touch and Go (1986)

TV-PG | Drama, Romance

Mack and Karen confront Paige and Michael separately. Paige agrees to stop the affair, but Michael maintains they are in love. Sylvia tells Peter about the letter she gave to her attorney. ... See full summary »

Director: Lorraine Senna | Stars: William Devane, Kevin Dobson, Julie Harris, Michele Lee

Votes: 14

25. Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996)

TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Professional writer and amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher uses her intellect, charm, and persistence to get to the bottom of every crime she encounters.

Stars: Angela Lansbury, William Windom, Ron Masak, Louis Herthum

Votes: 29,329

26. Echoes (1982)

R | 89 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

An artist is plagued by nightmares of a love triangle and murder. A psychic says the dream figure is his brother, a "troubled soul" from an ancient past life. Nearly born as his twin but ... See full summary »

Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman | Stars: Richard Alfieri, Gale Sondergaard, Ruth Roman, Nathalie Nell

Votes: 144

27. Willow B: Women in Prison (1980 TV Movie)

60 min | Crime, Drama

A failed television pilot for an American version of the Australian series "Prisoner: Cell Block H" (1979), which was syndicated in the USA. This version focused primarily on a formerly ... See full summary »

Director: Jeff Bleckner | Stars: Debra Clinger, Trisha Noble, Carol Lynley, Sally Kirkland

Votes: 22

28. Fantasy Island (1977–1984)
Episode: My Fair Pharaoh/The Power (1980)

TV-G | 60 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Lucy Atwell yearns to immerse herself in the ancient Egyptian world of Queen Cleopatra and Marc Anthony. Fred Webster asks Roarke to give him the power of telekinesis.

Director: George McCowan | Stars: Ricardo Montalban, Hervé Villechaize, Michael Ansara, Joan Collins

Votes: 74

29. Knots Landing (1979–1993)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance

The residents of Knots Landing, a coastal suburb of Los Angeles, deal with various issues such as infidelity, health scares, rape, murder, kidnapping, assassinations, drug smuggling, corporate intrigue and criminal investigations.

Stars: Michele Lee, Ted Shackelford, Joan Van Ark, Kevin Dobson

Votes: 3,225

30. The Sacketts (1979)

PG | 240 min | Drama, Western

After the Civil War, Tennessee brothers Orrin and Tyrel Sackett are herding cattle out West while Tell Sackett is prospecting for gold in the hills.

Stars: Sam Elliott, Tom Selleck, Jeff Osterhage, Glenn Ford

Votes: 2,215

31. The Sacketts (1979)
Episode: Part I (1979)

TV-PG | 98 min | Drama, Western

Three brothers seek love and fortune in the post-Civil War west.

Director: Robert Totten | Stars: Sam Elliott, Tom Selleck, Jeff Osterhage, Glenn Ford

Votes: 57

32. The Sacketts (1979)
Episode: Part II (1979)

TV-PG | 94 min | Drama, Western

Three brothers seek love and fortune in the post-Civil War west.

Director: Robert Totten | Stars: Sam Elliott, Tom Selleck, Jeff Osterhage, Glenn Ford

Votes: 53

33. Fantasy Island (1977–1984)

TV-G | 60 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

The mysterious Mr. Roarke runs a unique resort island in the Pacific Ocean that can fulfill any fantasy, but they rarely turn out as expected.

Stars: Ricardo Montalban, Hervé Villechaize, Wendy Schaal, Christopher Hewett

Votes: 8,990

34. Day of the Animals (1977)

PG | 97 min | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

A battle for survival ensues after a group of hikers encounters a chemically imbalanced forest.

Director: William Girdler | Stars: Christopher George, Leslie Nielsen, Lynda Day George, Richard Jaeckel

Votes: 3,183

35. Police Woman (1974–1978)
Episode: The Disco Killer (1977)

TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Pepper assumes the identity of a woman who was shot during a record-company executive's murder.

Director: Ernest Pintoff | Stars: Angie Dickinson, Earl Holliman, Charles Dierkop, Ed Bernard

Votes: 23

36. Harry O (1973–1976)
Episode: Death Certificate (1976)

Action, Crime, Drama

A young widow has a malpractice suit against the doctor who was treating her deceased husband, but after she is threatened by two men to drop the suit, her mother hires Harry to look into ... See full summary »

Director: Russ Mayberry | Stars: David Janssen, Anthony Zerbe, Ruth Roman, Norman Burton

Votes: 36

37. Police Woman (1974–1978)

TV-14 | 120 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Follows Sergeant "Pepper" Anderson, LAPD's top undercover cop. A member of the Criminal Conspiracy Unit, Pepper works the wild side of the street, where she poses as everything from a gangster's moll to a streetwalker to a prison inmate.

Stars: Angie Dickinson, Earl Holliman, Charles Dierkop, Ed Bernard

Votes: 2,341

38. Impulse (1974)

PG | 87 min | Horror, Thriller

A paranoid, leisure-suit-wearing conman/gigolo named Matt Stone seduces lonely women, bilks them of their savings via an investment scam, then kills them. When he begins seeing an ... See full summary »

Director: William Grefé | Stars: William Shatner, Ruth Roman, Jennifer Bishop, Kim Nicholas

Votes: 670 | Gross: $0.08M

39. A Knife for the Ladies (1974)

R | 86 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

A private detective travels out west to investigate the murders of several prostitutes, facing off against the reluctance of the town's grizzled sheriff, and several suspicious characters, each with something to hide.

Director: Larry G. Spangler | Stars: Jack Elam, Ruth Roman, Jeff Cooper, John Kellogg

Votes: 402

40. Punch and Jody (1974 TV Movie)

78 min | Drama

When a woman dies in a car accident, her former husband (a traveling circus worker) learns that his wife was pregnant when she divorced him many years earlier. The now teen-aged daughter enters his life. Can they form a relationship?

Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Glenn Ford, Pam Griffin, Ruth Roman, Kathleen Widdoes

Votes: 77

41. Cannon (1971–1976)
Episode: Flashpoint (1974)

TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

As a favor for a friend, Cannon investigates a series of rapes and murders in which his friend believes a young man is being framed for. During the course of his investigation Cannon runs into major opposition from the locals.

Director: William Wiard | Stars: William Conrad, Ruth Roman, Robert Random, Robert Reiser

Votes: 85

42. Kung Fu (1972–1975)
Episode: A Dream Within a Dream (1974)

TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Western

Caine finds a wealthy man hanging in the marsh that mysteriously disappears after he gets shot, and later finds that several people in town had reason to kill him.

Director: Richard Lang | Stars: David Carradine, John Drew Barrymore, Ruth Roman, Tina Louise

Votes: 121

43. Harry O (1973–1976)

60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

After being shot in the line of duty, Harry Orwell was forced to retire from the San Diego Police Department. To supplement his police pension, Harry runs a private detective agency out of his beach house.

Stars: David Janssen, Anthony Zerbe, Paul Tulley, Henry Darrow

Votes: 930

44. The Baby (1973)

PG | 84 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller

A social worker, still reeling from the loss of her architect husband, investigates the eccentric, psychedelic Wadsworth Family, consisting of a mother, two daughters, and an adult son with the apparent mental capacity of an infant.

Director: Ted Post | Stars: Anjanette Comer, Ruth Roman, Marianna Hill, Susanne Zenor

Votes: 4,451

45. Go Ask Alice (1973 TV Movie)

74 min | Drama

A 15-year-old girl in late-1960s America is sucked into an odyssey of sex and drugs and eventually seeks help.

Director: John Korty | Stars: William Shatner, Ruth Roman, Wendell Burton, Julie Adams

Votes: 1,099

46. The Killing Kind (1973)

R | 95 min | Crime, Drama, Horror

A young Terry Lambert returns home after serving a prison sentence for a gang rape he was forced to participate in. He seeks revenge on his lawyer and the girl who framed him.

Director: Curtis Harrington | Stars: Ann Sothern, John Savage, Ruth Roman, Luana Anders

Votes: 1,264

47. Faraday and Company (1973–1974)

90 min | Drama

Frank Farady has spent 25 years in a South American jail for murdering his partner - a murder he didn't commit. He returns home to Los Angeles to find that his former secretary has given ... See full summary »

Stars: Dan Dailey, James Naughton, Sharon Gless, Geraldine Brooks

Votes: 23

48. Cops (1973 TV Short)

30 min | Short, Comedy

Police working out of a precinct in a low-crime suburban location investigate trivial offenses with the greatest of gusto.

Director: Jerry Belson | Stars: Vincent Gardenia, Bruce Davison, Scoey Mitchell, Britt Leach

49. Faraday and Company (1973–1974)
Episode: Say Hello to a Dead Man (1973)

74 min | Drama

After 28 years in a South American jail, private eye Frank Faraday is released following a revolution - and determines to finish the case he was working on when he got busted in 1945.

Director: Gary Nelson | Stars: Dan Dailey, James Naughton, Sharon Gless, Geraldine Brooks

Votes: 6

50. Hec Ramsey (1972–1974)
Episode: A Hard Road to Vengeance (1973)

75 min | Drama, Mystery, Western

A lawman arrives in the town of New Prospect to tell the citizens his side of the story of how he shot the idolized outlaw they're about to honor with a monument.

Director: Alex March | Stars: Richard Boone, Rick Lenz, Harry Morgan, Stuart Whitman

Votes: 31