TOP 55 BEST T.V PROGRAMMES EVER
by nims-1975 | created - 06 May 2012 | updated - 03 Jun 2013 | Public- Instant Watch Options
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1. EastEnders (1985– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
The everyday lives of working-class inhabitants of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in the East End of London's Walford borough. The square includes the Queen Vic pub and a street market.
Stars: Adam Woodyatt, Steve McFadden, Letitia Dean, June Brown
Votes: 9,235
This T.V programme is an absolutely brilliant T.V Programme and is a much better soap opera than Hollyoaks and Emmerdale.
2. You've Been Framed! (1990–2022)
30 min | Documentary, Comedy, Family
Viewers' clips show, where those watching can earn money if their various video accidents are shown. Originally presented by Jeremy Beadle, later presenters included Lisa Riley and Harry Hill.
Stars: Harry Hill, Jonathan Wilkes, Jeremy Beadle, Lisa Riley
Votes: 1,155
This T.V programme narrated by Harry Hill is a hilarious T.V programme and is entertaining and enjoyable to watch.
3. Frasier (1993–2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Dr. Frasier Crane moves back to his hometown of Seattle, where he lives with his father and works as a radio psychiatrist.
Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 95,548
This T.V comedy starring Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde Pierce and John Mahoney is an absolutely brilliant T.V programme which is hilarious, enjoyable and entertaining to watch.
4. Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
The comical everyday life of sports columnist Ray Barone and his dysfunctional family.
Stars: Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Doris Roberts
Votes: 77,230
This hilarious T.V Comedy starring Ray Romano and Brad Garrett is an absolutely brilliant T.V programme which is enjoyable and entertaining to watch.
5. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
A streetwise, poor young man from Philadelphia is sent by his mother to live with his aunt, uncle and cousins in their Bel-Air mansion.
Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Alfonso Ribeiro, Tatyana Ali
Votes: 144,771
This absolutely hilarious T.V comedy starring Will Smith is an absolutely brilliant T.V programme and is enjoyable and entertaining to watch.
6. Keeping Up Appearances (1990–1995)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy
A snobbish housewife is determined to climb the social ladder, in spite of her family's working class connections and the constant chagrin of her long suffering husband.
Stars: Patricia Routledge, Clive Swift, Geoffrey Hughes, Judy Cornwell
Votes: 17,891
This classic British T.V comedy starring Patricia Routledge is a hilarious, entertaining and enjoyable to watch T.V programme
7. Fawlty Towers (1975–1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Hotel owner Basil Fawlty's incompetence, short fuse, and arrogance form a combination that ensures accidents and trouble are never far away.
Stars: John Cleese, Prunella Scales, Andrew Sachs, Connie Booth
Votes: 100,226
This hilarious T.V comedy starring John Cleese, Andrew Sachs and Prunella Scales is a brilliant T.V programme.
8. The Bill (1984–2010)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Police drama series following officers and detectives from Sun Hill Police Station in East London.
Stars: Graham Cole, Jeff Stewart, Trudie Goodwin, Simon Rouse
Votes: 4,113
This classic briltish police drama was an excellent programme and featured excellent acting by actors Alex Walkinshaw and Andrew Lancel. I really miss this T.V programme, but it is a brilliant series which was and will still be loved/ remembered by lots of people.
9. Waterloo Road (2006– )
TV-14 | 53 min | Drama, Romance
Contemporary drama series set in a challenging, diverse British secondary school.
Stars: Philip Martin Brown, Jason Done, Chelsee Healey, Denise Welch
Votes: 3,928
This T.V drama is an excellent programme which has excellent acting by actor Alex Walkinshaw aka The Bills 'Smitthy'.
10. Family Fortunes (1980–2023)
30 min | Game-Show
Two families go head to head to answer everyday questions.
Stars: Bob Monkhouse, Gino D'Acampo, Penny Layden, Max Bygraves
Votes: 298
This T.V game show presented by Les Dennis is an excellent T.V programme and I used to love this in the 80's and early 90's when Les Dennis presented this programme.
11. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2002– )
TV-PG | 21 min | Game-Show
Contestants use audience input, elimination of multiple choice options, and help from a friend to answer trivia questions for an escalating tier of cash prizes.
Stars: Meredith Vieira, Chris Harrison, Cedric The Entertainer, Terry Crews
Votes: 2,559
This game show presented by Chris Tarrant is an excellent T.V programme.
12. Countdown (1982– )
TV-14 | 45 min | Game-Show
The long-running words and numbers game.
Stars: Susie Dent, Carol Vorderman, Richard Whiteley, Rachel Riley
Votes: 1,470
This educational game show which used to be presented by Richard Whiteley (who unfortunately died later in life) was and stilli is an excellent T.V programme. I might not watch the programme so much now, but it is a classic programme.
13. Casualty (1986– )
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama
The everyday lives of the people frequenting the frenetic Accident and Emergency department of Holby City Hospital.
Stars: Derek Thompson, Tony Marshall, Suzanne Packer, Ian Bleasdale
Votes: 3,694
This medical drama which has been on T.V for years is an excellent T.V programme. I don't watch this programme that much now and will miss it if i want to, but it is a classic programme.
This T.V documentary on BBC 1 is an excellent T.V programme.
15. Miami Vice (1984–1989)
TV-14 | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
-Resplendent with authentic 1980s music, fashion, and vibe, "Miami Vice" follows two undercover detectives and their extended team through the mean streets of Miami, Florida.
Stars: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Olivia Brown
Votes: 30,241
This U.S Cop show starring Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas and Edward James Olmos is an absolutely brilliant T.V programme.
16. Airwolf (1984–1986)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
As part of a deal with an intelligence agency to look for his missing brother, a renegade pilot goes on missions with an advanced battle helicopter.
Stars: Jan-Michael Vincent, Alex Cord, Ernest Borgnine, Jean Bruce Scott
Votes: 13,096
This U.S sci fi T.V show about an awesome state of the art helicopter called Airwolf which can go fast at really high speeds, fire lasers, missiles, rockets etc is an absolutely brilliant T.V programme.
17. The A-Team (1983–1987)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Four Vietnam vets, framed for a crime they didn't commit, help the innocent while on the run from the military.
Stars: George Peppard, Mr. T, Dwight Schultz, Dirk Benedict
Votes: 41,842
This U.S action T.V show about a group of guys called The A - Team which stars George Peppard, Mr. T, Dirk Benedict and Dwight Schultz is an absolutely brilliant T.V programme.
18. Knight Rider (1982–1986)
TV-PG | 46 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A lone crimefighter battles the forces of evil with the help of a virtually indestructible and artificially intelligent supercar.
Stars: David Hasselhoff, Edward Mulhare, Richard Basehart, Patricia McPherson
Votes: 37,626
This U.S sci fi T.V show starring David Hasselhoff is a brilliant T.V programme.
19. The Incredible Hulk (1978–1982)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A fugitive scientist has the curse of becoming a powerful green monster under extreme emotional stress.
Stars: Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno, Jack Colvin, Charles Napier
Votes: 16,139
This U.S sci fi T.V show about a scientist called Dr. David Banner who turns into a green monster called The Hulk when problems arise is an absolutely brilliant T.V programme which stars Bill Bixby as David Banner and bodybuilding actor Lou Ferrigno as The Inncredible Hulk.
20. Street Hawk (1985)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Mystery
A desk bound cop secretly fights crime as the test pilot for a prototype combat motorcycle.
Stars: Rex Smith, Richard Venture, Joe Regalbuto, Jeannie Wilson
Votes: 3,588
This U.S sci fi T.V show about an ex cop called Jesse Mach who uses the bike Streethawk to combat crimes. Streethawk is a state of the art motorbike which has the ability to do speeds of more than 300mph!!! and also has awesome firepower such as lasers, missiles etc.
21. The Fall Guy (1981–1986)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The adventures of a film stuntman who moonlights as a bounty hunter when movie work is slow.
Stars: Lee Majors, Douglas Barr, Heather Thomas, Markie Post
Votes: 9,088
The Fall Guy is an absolutely brilliant T.V programme starring Lee Majors.
22. The Dukes of Hazzard (1979–1985)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Comedy
The adventures of the fast-drivin', rubber-burnin' Duke boys of Hazzard County.
Stars: Tom Wopat, John Schneider, Catherine Bach, Denver Pyle
Votes: 15,721
The U.S T.V show The Dukes of Hazzard is an absolutely brilliant T.V programme.
23. Starsky and Hutch (1975–1979)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Two streetwise cops bust criminals in their red-and-white Ford Gran Torino, with the help of police snitch, Huggy Bear.
Stars: David Soul, Paul Michael Glaser, Antonio Fargas, Bernie Hamilton
Votes: 10,659
Starsky and Hutch is an absolutely brilliant U.S T.V programme starring David Soul and Paul Michael Glaser
24. Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
The adventures of a Hawaii-based private investigator.
Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti
Votes: 28,965
Magnum is an excellent U.S T.V series starring Tom Selleck.
25. Hardcastle and McCormick (1983–1986)
60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A retired judge and his last defendant follow up on cases that were dismissed due to technicalities.
Stars: Brian Keith, Daniel Hugh Kelly, Joe Santos, John Hancock
Votes: 3,187
Hardcastle and McCormick is a brilliant U.S T.V show which is enjoyable and entertaining to watch.
26. Manimal (1983)
TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Crime, Fantasy
A suave and elegant university professor, who can shape-shift into any animal, fights crime along with a female New York detective and his right-hand man.
Stars: Simon MacCorkindale, Melody Anderson, Reni Santoni, Michael D. Roberts
Votes: 2,192
Manimal is an excellent U.S T.V show starring Simon Macorkindale.
27. Automan (1983–1984)
70 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
A computer-generated superhero and his human creator fight crime in the city.
Stars: Desi Arnaz Jr., Chuck Wagner, Heather McNair, Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Votes: 2,105
Automan is an excellent U.S sci fi T.V show and is absolutely brilliant.
28. Hawaii Five-O (1968–1980)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The investigations of Hawaii Five-0, an elite branch of the Hawaii State Police answerable only to the governor and headed by stalwart Steve McGarrett.
Stars: Jack Lord, James MacArthur, Kam Fong, Herman Wedemeyer
Votes: 8,198
Hawaii Five O is an absolutely brilliant T.V programme starring Jack Lord.
29. T.J. Hooker (1982–1986)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The weekly adventures of tough-as-nails veteran police officer Sgt. T.J. Hooker, who rides the beat with his rookie partner Vince Romano.
Stars: William Shatner, Heather Locklear, Adrian Zmed, James Darren
Votes: 5,138
T.J Hooker is a brilliant U.S T.V cop show starring William Shatner and Heather Locklear.
30. Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The lives and work of the staff of an inner city police precinct.
Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, James Sikking
Votes: 10,577
Hill Street Blues is an excellent U.S T.V cop show which is enjoyable and entertaining to watch.
31. CHiPs (1977–1983)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The adventures of two California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers.
Stars: Erik Estrada, Larry Wilcox, Robert Pine, Paul Linke
Votes: 11,523
CHiPs is an absolutely brilliant U.S T.V cop show starring Erik Esrada and Larry Wilcox.
32. Hunter (I) (1984–1991)
TV-14 | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Rick Hunter is a renegade cop who bends the rules and takes justice into his own hands. Partnered with the equally stunning and rebellious Sgt. McCall, he sets out to crack down on L.A.'s slimiest criminals.
Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Charles Hallahan, Perry Cook
Votes: 5,654
Hunter is an absolutely brilliant U.S T.V cop show starring Fred Dryer.
33. The Equalizer (1985–1989)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A retired Intelligence Agent turned private detective helps various threatened clients to equalize the odds.
Stars: Edward Woodward, Keith Szarabajka, Robert Lansing, Mark Margolis
Votes: 5,929
The Equalizer is an absolutely brilliant T.V programme starring Edward Woodward.
34. Dallas (1978–1991)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
J.R. Ewing, a Texas oil baron, uses manipulation and blackmail to achieve his ambitions, both business and personal. He often comes into conflict with his brother Bobby, his arch-enemy Cliff Barnes and his long-suffering wife Sue Ellen.
Stars: Larry Hagman, Ken Kercheval, Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray
Votes: 16,599
Dallas is an absolutely brilliant U.S T.V soap starring Larry Hagman and Patrick Duffy.
35. Dynasty (1981–1989)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
The trials and tribulations of two feuding families, the Carringtons and the Colbys, both oil rich families in Denver, Colorado.
Stars: John Forsythe, Linda Evans, Joan Collins, Gordon Thomson
Votes: 8,475
Dynasty is an absolutely brilliant T.V Soap starring Joan Collins.
36. The Cosby Show (1984–1992)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
The goings-on in the life of a successful African-American family.
Stars: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Tempestt Bledsoe
Votes: 36,383
The Cosby Show is a hilarious U.S T.V comedy starring Bill Cosby, Malcolm Jamal Warner and Lisa Bonet.
37. Desmond's (1989–1994)
TV-14 | 50 min | Comedy
Meet Desmond, his non-conforming family, and the regulars of his hairdresser salon in Peckham, London.
Stars: Norman Beaton, Carmen Munroe, Ram John Holder, Gyearbuor Asante
Votes: 1,067
Desmonds is a hilarious british barbershop comedy which is enjoyable and entertaining to watch.
38. The Lenny Henry Show (1987–1988)
30 min | Comedy
Sitcom version of The Lenny Henry Show (1984), featuring the misadventures of pirate radio DJ Delbert Wilkins.
Stars: Lenny Henry, Vas Blackwood, Michael Mears, Gina McKee
Votes: 118
The Lenny Henry Show is a hilarious black british comedy starring Lenny Henry as different characters such as Delbert Wilkins, Deacus etc.
39. The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Kermit the Frog and his fellow Muppets put on a vaudeville show at their theatre, bringing in a famous celebrity to help out for each episode.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz
Votes: 26,249
The Muppet Show is a very funny T.V show about a group called The Muppets aka Kermit The Frog, Miss Piggy etc and is enjoyable and entertaining to watch.
40. The Transformers (1984–1987)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Two opposing factions of transforming alien robots engage in a battle that has the fate of Earth in the balance.
Stars: Frank Welker, Peter Cullen, Corey Burton, Christopher Collins
Votes: 23,559
Transformers is a brilliant U.S T.V programme which is enjoyable and entertaining to watch.
41. Happy Days (1974–1984)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
The Cunningham family live through the 1950s with help and guidance from lovable and almost superhuman greaser Fonzie.
Stars: Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Marion Ross, Tom Bosley
Votes: 21,102
Happy Days is a brilliant U.S T.V comedy starring Henry Winkler.
42. Quantum Leap (1989–1993)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
During an experiment into time travel, a scientist finds himself trapped in the past, "leaping" into the lives of different people, sorting out their problems and changing history in hopes of getting back to his own life in the present.
Stars: Scott Bakula, Dean Stockwell, Deborah Pratt, Dennis Wolfberg
Votes: 36,499
This T.V programme was an excellent T.V programme.
43. Bullseye (1981– )
30 min | Game-Show
Contestants test their darts skills and general knowledge and battle it out to get to Bully's Prize Board.
Stars: Jim Bowen, Tony Green, Nick Owen, Eric Bristow
Votes: 456
This T.V show presented by Jim Bowen is an excellent T.V programme.
44. Cheers (1982–1993)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
The regulars of the Boston bar "Cheers" share their experiences and lives with each other while drinking or working at the bar where everybody knows your name.
Stars: Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, George Wendt
Votes: 62,117
This U.S T.V comedy was an excellent T.V programme.
45. Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003)
TV-PG | 95 min | Comedy
Comedy that follows two brothers from London's rough Peckham estate as they wheel and deal through a number of dodgy deals and search for the big score that'll make them millionaires.
Stars: David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Roger Lloyd Pack, Buster Merryfield
Votes: 56,750
This T.V comedy was a hilarious comedy starring David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst.
46. Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (1973–1978)
30 min | Comedy
Accident-prone Frank Spencer fails to navigate the simplest tasks of daily life, while also trying to look after his wife and baby.
Stars: Michael Crawford, Michele Dotrice, Jessica Forte, Dick Bentley
Votes: 4,173
This hilarious T.V comedy starring Michael Crawford as Frank Spencer was an excellent programme.
47. TV Burp (2001–2012)
23 min | Comedy
Harry Hill stars in this surreal comedy show, revolving around the previous week's shows on British television.
Stars: Harry Hill, Steve Benham, Ronne Coyles, Dave Thompson
Votes: 2,238
This hilarious show starring Harry Hill is an excellent programme.
48. The Paul O'Grady Show (2004–2015)
45 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Paul O'Grady and star guests liven up teatime with comedy and chat.
Stars: Paul O'Grady, Charlotte Ellen Price, Melanie Sykes, Ramon Christian
Votes: 464
This show starring Paul O'Grady was an excellent T.V programme.
49. Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989–1993)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A teenage genius deals with the usual problems of growing up, on top of being a licensed physician in a difficult residency program.
Stars: Neil Patrick Harris, Max Casella, Belinda Montgomery, Lawrence Pressman
Votes: 9,761
This hilarious T.V comedy about a medical doctor called Doogie Howser was an excellent programme.
50. Minder (1979–1994)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Roguish comedy drama following the misadventures of small-time crook Arthur Daley. Can his ex-boxer bodyguard Terry stay level-headed whilst working for the King of Dodgy Deals?
Stars: George Cole, Glynn Edwards, Dennis Waterman, Gary Webster
Votes: 2,834
This T.V programme was an excellent T.V Programme.
51. The Professionals (1977–1983)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Bodie and Doyle, senior agents of the British intelligence service CI5 (Criminal Intelligence 5), and their handler George Cowley fight terrorism and similar high-level crimes.
Stars: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins, Bridget Brice
Votes: 3,661
The Professionals is an absolutely brilliant programme and now that it is repeated on ITV4 at 6.00am I don't want to and will not miss it because its brilliant.
52. The Saint (1962–1969)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Simon "The Saint" Templar, a wealthy adventurer and 20th-century Robin Hood, travels the world in his white Volvo P1800S, solving unsolvable problems and righting wrongs.
Stars: Roger Moore, Ivor Dean, Leslie Crawford, Justine Lord
Votes: 6,222
The Saint is an absolutely brilliant programme which i never saw in the past because I was born in 1975 and now that it is repeated on ITV4 at 7.00am I don't want to and will not miss it.
53. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
This series follows the Special Victims Unit, a specially trained squad of detectives in the New York City Police Department that investigate sexually related crimes.
Stars: Mariska Hargitay, Christopher Meloni, Ice-T, Dann Florek
Votes: 125,238
Law and Order: Special Victims Unit is an absolutely brilliant T.V programme which features excellent acting by rapper Ice.T and is a programme that I will not miss when they show two episodes of the programme on Saturday nights on Channel 5.
54. Catchphrase (1986– )
30 min | Game-Show
Game show in which contestants try to guess well-known phrases or sayings from animated picture puzzles.
Stars: Roy Walker, Nick Weir, Stephen Mulhern, Ted Robbins
Votes: 1,118
Catchphrase is an excellent game show presented by Roy Walker
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