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1. The Conners (2018– )

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Follow-up to the comedy series Roseanne (1988), centering on the family members of the matriarch after her sudden death.

Stars: John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert, Alicia Goranson

Votes: 12,415

2. The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling (2018 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 259 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy

Judd Apatow presents an emotional two-part in-depth look at the life, career and complex internal struggles of his loving mentor, the influential stand-up comedian and actor Garry Shandling, based on Shandling's personal diaries.

Director: Judd Apatow | Stars: Garry Shandling, Judd Apatow, Kevin Nealon, Mike Shandling

Votes: 2,178

3. The Conners (2018– )
Episode: The Separation of Church and Dan (2018)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

When Geena learns that D.J. hasn't been taking Mary to church while she's been away, she insists that they go as a family to uphold her traditional values. To make matters worse, Mary ... See full summary »

Director: Andy Ackerman | Stars: John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert, Alicia Goranson

Votes: 491

4. Bronzeville (I) (2017 Podcast Series)

Documentary, Drama

Chronicles the lives of players in the lottery games while illuminating the self-sustainability of the community's African American residents.

Stars: Tika Sumpter, Larenz Tate, Wren T. Brown, Laurence Fishburne

Votes: 37

5. Do It Yourself (2014 TV Movie)

Comedy

Nick Porter, a laid-off twentysomething math teacher, is thrust into the blue-collar world when he gets a job at that most American of retail institutions: the big-box home-supply store.

Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Melora Hardin, Nicky Whelan, Efren Ramirez, Ryan McPartlin

6. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Champagne Reflection (2014)

TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy, Romance

While Sheldon retires "Fun With Flags", Leonard, Howard and Raj look for something significant in a dead professor's research, and Bernadette finds out what her colleagues really think of her.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 3,274

7. Inventing Adam (2013)

PG-13 | 90 min | Comedy

Patent attorney, Adam Stephenson, is about to marry his over-the-top boss's beautiful daughter, settling for a hollow, affluent lifestyle, and never realizing his dream of becoming an inventor.

Director: Richie Adams | Stars: Josh Meyers, Alyshia Ochse, Claire Coffee, Ike Barinholtz

Votes: 30

8. Jessie (2011–2015)
Episode: Good Luck Jessie: NYC Christmas, Part 1 (2013)

TV-G | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

After Teddy and PJ run into Jessie in New York, they encounter complete chaos at the Ross house.

Directors: Richard Correll, Phill Lewis | Stars: Bridgit Mendler, Leigh-Allyn Baker, Bradley Steven Perry, Mia Talerico

Votes: 185

9. The Newsroom (2012–2014)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama

A newsroom undergoes some changes in its workings and morals as a new team is brought in, bringing unexpected results for its existing news anchor.

Stars: Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill

Votes: 124,758

10. FDR: American Badass! (2012)

R | 93 min | Action, Comedy

An outrageous, over-the-top spoof, FDR: American Badass is the untold true story of our country's greatest monster-hunting president!

Director: Garrett Brawith | Stars: Barry Bostwick, Lin Shaye, Bruce McGill, Ray Wise

Votes: 2,110

11. The Newsroom (2012–2014)
Episode: News Night 2.0 (2012)

TV-MA | 56 min | Drama

The news team makes its first stumble when its spotlight on Arizona's new immigration law turns into a pundit free-for-all debacle.

Director: Alex Graves | Stars: Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill

Votes: 2,296

12. The Mentalist (2008–2015)
Episode: If It Bleeds, It Leads (2012)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A young television reporter is murdered, and CBI believes that the killer may have been one of the subjects she had been investigating.

Director: John F. Showalter | Stars: Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman

Votes: 1,305

13. Jessie (2011–2015)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

A Texan teen moves to New York City to follow her dreams and ends up as a nanny for a high-profile couple's four children.

Stars: Debby Ryan, Peyton List, Cameron Boyce, Karan Brar

Votes: 18,757

14. The Mentalist (2008–2015)
Episode: Blinking Red Light (2011)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

CBI is on the hunt for a serial killer, but Patrick soon suspects that a blogger who is obsessed with the case may actually be the killer.

Director: Simon Baker | Stars: Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman

Votes: 2,434

15. Love Shack (2010 Video)

Not Rated | 88 min | Comedy

A dysfunctional family of adult film stars reunites for a memorial porn shoot following the death of legendary producer Mo Saltzman. Along the way, the film's hapless director must contend ... See full summary »

Directors: Gregg Sacon, Michael B. Silver | Stars: Ida Anderson, Diora Baird, Bernadette Birkett, Christopher Boyer

Votes: 359

16. Punching the Clown (2009)

91 min | Comedy

Winner of the Audience Award at the Slamdance Film Festival, this realistic comedy tells the story of Henry Phillips, a hapless modern day troubadour who grinds his way through the ... See full summary »

Director: Gregori Viens | Stars: Henry Phillips, Ellen Ratner, Wade Kelley, Matthew Walker

Votes: 905

17. Pups of Liberty (2009)

15 min | Animation, Short, Drama

The story of the Boston Tea Party told with cats and dogs.

Directors: Jennifer Cardon Klein, Bert Klein | Stars: Paul Willson, Phil Proctor, Jennifer Cardon Klein, Eric Goldberg

Votes: 22

18. The Mentalist (2008–2015)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A famous "psychic" outs himself as a fake, and starts working as a consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation so he can find "Red John", the madman who killed his wife and daughter.

Stars: Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman

Votes: 200,756

19. The Outlaw Emmett Deemus (2008)

Not Rated | 8 min | Short, Comedy

A teenager tells us the story of his favorite relative: his weird, 70 year-old slightly crazed Uncle Emmett, who, on being forced to retire his job as a parking enforcement officer of 40 ... See full summary »

Director: Stephan Szpak-Fleet | Stars: Larry Hankin, Michael Macoul, Edie McClurg, Paul Willson

Votes: 14

20. Mr. Vinegar and the Curse (2008)

14 min | Short, Comedy

On his way to a dental appointment, Mr. Vinegar spurns the hand of a good Samaritan, with disastrous results.

Director: Peter Elbling | Stars: Ryan Douglas, Peter Elbling, Ryan Keiffner, Shelley Long

21. Birthmark (2008)

11 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Set in 1987, a young American boy with a large birthmark on his neck embarks on his first day at a new school. He faces the insults of his classmates as well as his own insecurities. He ... See full summary »

Director: David Woods | Stars: Matthew J. Evans, Maribeth Monroe, Lauren Eckstrom, Paul Willson

Votes: 10

22. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

A woman who moves into an apartment across the hall from two brilliant but socially awkward physicists shows them how little they know about life outside of the laboratory.

Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 868,612

23. Cook Off! (2007)

R | 98 min | Comedy

Amateur "chefs" from around the country compete for a million dollar prize in the ultimate food fight.

Directors: Cathryn Michon, Guy Shalem | Stars: Louie Anderson, Nick Rey Angelus, Diedrich Bader, Jordan Black

Votes: 1,210

24. Entourage (2004–2011)
Episode: Vegas Baby, Vegas! (2006)

TV-MA | 26 min | Comedy, Drama

Ari wants Vince to work on his image, but is seduced to follow the boys to Vegas, where 'infallible card player' Vince promises to win a fortune. Drama books his favorite masseur, former ... See full summary »

Director: Julian Farino | Stars: Kevin Connolly, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara

Votes: 1,279

25. Sex, Love & Z-Parts (2005)

28 min | Short, Drama

Two best friends get the bright idea to fix a minor league baseball game and inadvertently wind up double-crossing two sets of bookies.

Director: Marcus D. Russell | Stars: James Gohr, Gathering Marbet, Dyan Kane, Marcus D. Russell

26. The Toast (2005)

63 min | Comedy

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Director: Kevin McDermott | Stars: Krystalle Amberson, Bianca Blades, Charlie Bodin, Wendy Cutler

27. Rodney (2004–2006)
Episode: Rodney Moonlights (2005)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Things start looking up for Rodney and his career as a standup comic when a talent agent gives him a shot to be in a showcase.

Director: Sean Mulcahy | Stars: Rodney Carrington, Jennifer Aspen, Nick Searcy, Oliver Davis

Votes: 9

28. Entourage (2004–2011)

TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Drama

Film star, Vince Chase, navigates the vapid terrain of Los Angeles with a close circle of friends and his trusty agent.

Stars: Kevin Connolly, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara

Votes: 176,893

29. Straight-Jacket (2004)

TV-MA | 96 min | Comedy, Romance

In 1950's Hollywood, movie star Guy Stone must marry a studio secretary in order to conceal his homosexuality. Sally has no idea her marriage is a sham, though, and turns Guy's life upside-down. Then he falls in love.

Director: Richard Day | Stars: Matt Letscher, Carrie Preston, Adam Greer, Veronica Cartwright

Votes: 947 | Gross: $0.05M

30. Rodney (2004–2006)

30 min | Comedy

Stand-up comedian Rodney Carrington would like to take you to the middle of real, everyday America.

Stars: Rodney Carrington, Jennifer Aspen, Nick Searcy, Oliver Davis

Votes: 689

31. L.A. D.J. (2004)

R | 92 min | Comedy

Two talented brothers live in a small town trailer park have a dream of becoming famous DJ's. They go to L.A. to try and break into the club scene, but wind up Djing Bar-mitzvahs.

Director: Thomas Ian Nicholas | Stars: Tim Scarne, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Caleb Moody, Jen Landon

Votes: 124

32. What Adam Knows (2004)

Short, Drama

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Directors: Todd Broder, Joe Sullivan | Stars: Tori Davis, Paul Willson, Rufus Read, Jason Stuart

33. Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006)
Episode: The Block Party (2004)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family

Malcolm realizes the entire neighborhood has been throwing a block party when the family leaves town for an annual vacation; Hal and Lois participate in a kielbasa-eating contest; ... See full summary »

Director: Levie Isaacks | Stars: Jane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston, Christopher Masterson, Justin Berfield

Votes: 737

34. Lloyd in Space (2001–2004)
Episode: The Ride Along (2004)

TV-Y7 | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

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Stars: Mary Jo Catlett, Bill Fagerbakke, Pamela Hayden, Nicolette Little

Votes: 8

35. Alex & Emma (2003)

PG-13 | 96 min | Comedy, Romance

A writer must turn out a novel in thirty days or face the wrath of loan sharks.

Director: Rob Reiner | Stars: Luke Wilson, Kate Hudson, David Paymer, Sophie Marceau

Votes: 13,906 | Gross: $14.21M

36. Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade (2003 Video)

G | 62 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

Wow - fifth grade. But what good is practically being a grown-up when the teacher's a big sourpuss?

Director: Howy Parkins | Stars: Rickey D'Shon Collins, Jason Davis, Myles Jeffrey, Ashley Johnson

Votes: 2,370

37. A Minute with Stan Hooper (2003–2004)

30 min | Comedy

Stan Hooper does a popular network TV minute every week out of a Manhattan studio. He decides to move to Waterford Falls, Wisconsin with his wife Molly where they find a quirky band of locals.

Stars: Norm MacDonald, Penelope Ann Miller, Brian Howe, Garret Dillahunt

Votes: 250

38. The Mullets (2003–2004)

30 min | Comedy

It's all about being "business in the front, party in the back" when it comes to the Mullet brothers, two siblings who sport the same haircut, but are actually very different from one another.

Stars: Michael Weaver, David Hornsby, Loni Anderson, John O'Hurley

Votes: 87

39. Audrey's Rain (2003 TV Movie)

84 min | Drama, Family

Jean Smart and Richard Gilliland star in "Audrey's Rain" for Hallmark. Jean plays Aunt Audrey, who took in her sister's two kids after her sister's recent suicide.

Director: Sam Pillsbury | Stars: Jean Smart, Richard Gilliland, Allison Barcott, Samantha Bennett

Votes: 278

40. The Beat (2003)

R | 85 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

In a split narrative, a young man follows two paths: his father's dream of him becoming a cop, and his own dream of becoming a rapper

Director: Brandon Sonnier | Stars: Rahman Jamaal, Kazz Wingate IV, 4-Zone, Derek Barbosa

Votes: 167

41. A Minute with Stan Hooper (2003–2004)
Episode: Stan Hooper Goes to Washington (2003)

Comedy

Once Stan discovers it's election time and that the same man has been mayor for over twenty years with no challenger, he decides to run for mayor as well. He soon discovers how corrupt things really are.

Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Norm MacDonald, Penelope Ann Miller, Brian Howe, Garret Dillahunt

Votes: 21

42. The Mullets (2003–2004)
Episode: Touched by a Mullet (2003)

Comedy

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Director: Gail Mancuso | Stars: Michael Weaver, David Hornsby, Loni Anderson, John O'Hurley

43. Boston Public (2000–2006)
Episode: Chapter Forty-Four (2002)

60 min | Comedy, Drama

Staff and students at Winslow High struggle to get on with their lives after a number of tragic events.

Director: Jonathan Pontell | Stars: Jessalyn Gilsig, Chi McBride, Anthony Heald, Nicky Katt

Votes: 29

44. Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)
Episode: The Grand Opening (2002)

TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy

Larry loses his trust in their restaurant chef and fires him. Later, Larry accidentally injures an influential food critic who is to come to the opening. Larry apologizes to the critic who connects him to a chef with an interesting quirk.

Director: Robert B. Weide | Stars: Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Michael York

Votes: 2,397

45. Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode: Cheerful Goodbyes (2002)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Frasier returns to Boston to give a speech, and Niles, Daphne and Martin tag along to see the city. Once there, Frasier runs into Cliff Clavin.

Director: Sheldon Epps | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin

Votes: 858

46. Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006)
Episode: Hal Coaches (2002)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family

Hal has finally made a deal with Ed for the boys to have their own computer. Unfortunately, it doesn't come without favors. They find out that Ed is a philanderer and has a ton of undeleted... See full summary »

Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Jane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston, Christopher Masterson, Justin Berfield

Votes: 800

47. State of Grace (2001–2004)
Episode: The Expanding Universe (2002)

Comedy, Drama

When the girls' school competes in a science fair with the boys' school, it becomes a battle of the sexes. Tommy Austin teaches Tattie about buying a car.

Director: Melanie Mayron | Stars: Mae Whitman, Bonnie Bailey-Reed, Jason Blicker, Dan Byrd

48. Recess: School's Out (2001)

G | 82 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

T.J. and the gang must save summer vacation from disappearing forever.

Director: Chuck Sheetz | Stars: Andrew Lawrence, Rickey D'Shon Collins, Jason Davis, Ashley Johnson

Votes: 11,678 | Gross: $36.70M

49. State of Grace (2001–2004)

30 min | Comedy, Drama

This comedy/drama set in 1965 follows the adventures of 12-year-old best friends who attend the local Catholic school: Grace, who is Catholic, and Hannah, who is Jewish. Different faiths, ... See full summary »

Stars: Mae Whitman, Alia Shawkat, Michael Mantell, Erica Yohn

Votes: 750

50. Lloyd in Space (2001–2004)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

A Disney show centered around Lloyd, an alien, living in space and going through "ordinary" life with family and friends as a 12 year old.

Stars: Courtland Mead, Bill Fagerbakke, Pamela Hayden, Justin Shenkarow

Votes: 1,565