My favorite episodes
by mackinpc | created - 17 Nov 2020 | updated - 22 Jan 2021 | PublicMy favorite episodes, in no particular order
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1.
Maverick (1957–1962)
Episode:
Gun-Shy
(1959)
TV-G | 60 min | Western
Bret, seeking buried Confederate treasure in Elwood, Kansas, keeps running afoul of U.S. Marshal Mort Dooley. The marshal keeps running Bret out of town. Bret, in turn, keeps outwitting the lawman.
Director: Leslie H. Martinson | Stars: James Garner, Andra Martin, Ben Gage, Walker Edmiston
Votes: 259
2.
Taxi (1978–1983)
Episode:
Reverend Jim: A Space Odyssey
(1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The guys run into Reverend Jim and try to get him a job, but first they have to convince Louie to hire him and help him pass the exam.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conaway, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner
Votes: 453
3.
The Rockford Files (1974–1980)
Episode:
Chicken Little Is a Little Chicken
(1975)
TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Angel asks Jim to help him collect some money from someone who supposedly welshed on a deal. Not surprisingly he hasn't told Jim the whole truth, which includes two very angry hoods who want money Angel owes them.
Director: Lawrence Doheny | Stars: James Garner, Noah Beery Jr., Joe Santos, Stuart Margolin
Votes: 334
4.
The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978)
Episode:
Over the River and Through the Woods
(1975)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
With Emily out of town, Bob spends Thanksgiving with Jerry and Mr Carlin watching a football game. They proceed to get drunk and try to order Moo Goo Gai Pan from a Chinese restaurant for dinner.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Peter Bonerz, Bill Daily
Votes: 219
5.
Due South (1994–1999)
Episode:
North
(1995)
TV-PG | 46 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Taking some R&R to rebuild Fraser's cabin, Fraser and Vecchio find themselves in dire straits when an escaped convict masquerades as their pilot, crashing them in the Canadian wilderness. ... See full summary »
Director: Richard J. Lewis | Stars: Paul Gross, David Marciano, Beau Starr, Daniel Kash
Votes: 155
6.
Due South (1994–1999)
Episode:
The Man Who Knew Too Little
(1995)
TV-PG | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
A vacation-bound Vecchio reluctantly accompanies Fraser, who is escorting an uncooperative witness (and compulsive liar) back to Canada to testify. Along the way, they find themselves being hunted by hit-men for the Canadian mob.
Director: George Bloomfield | Stars: Paul Gross, David Marciano, Beau Starr, Daniel Kash
Votes: 140
7.
Sleepy Hollow (2013–2017)
Episode:
Pilot
(2013)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
A modern-day supernatural thriller based on The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow. It follows Ichabod Crane as he partners with Sleepy Hollow's local female sheriff to solve the mysteries of a town ravaged by the battle between good and evil.
Director: Len Wiseman | Stars: Tom Mison, Nicole Beharie, Orlando Jones, Katia Winter
Votes: 2,217
8.
Sleepy Hollow (2013–2017)
Episode:
Tempus Fugit
(2015)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Hurled back in time to the Revolutionary War by Katrina's spell, Abbie must convince the then-Ichabod that she's there to help him while Katrina enlists the Headless Horseman to aid her in her vengeance.
Director: Paul A. Edwards | Stars: Tom Mison, Nicole Beharie, Orlando Jones, Katia Winter
Votes: 813
9.
Star Trek (1966–1969)
Episode:
Balance of Terror
(1966)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
The Enterprise must decide on its response when a Romulan ship makes a destructively hostile armed probe of Federation territory.
Director: Vincent McEveety | Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Mark Lenard, Paul Comi
Votes: 5,696
10.
Star Trek (1966–1969)
Episode:
The City on the Edge of Forever
(1967)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
When a temporarily insane Dr. McCoy accidentally changes history and destroys his time, Kirk and Spock follow him to prevent the disaster, but the price to do so is high.
Director: Joseph Pevney | Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Joan Collins, DeForest Kelley
Votes: 6,577
11.
Hogan's Heroes (1965–1971)
Episode:
The Swing Shift
(1967)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, War
Masquerading as German workers, Hogan and the crew have made elaborate and foolproof plans to blow a German cannon factory sky-high - but their plan backfires when Newkirk winds up being drafted into the German army.
Director: Edward H. Feldman | Stars: Bob Crane, Werner Klemperer, John Banner, Robert Clary
Votes: 204
12.
The West Wing (1999–2006)
Episode:
Two Cathedrals
(2001)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama
As the Haitian army continues their seizure of the American embassy there, Bartlet and the staff prepare for the announcement that Bartlet has M.S. and the President must decide whether or ... See full summary »
Director: Thomas Schlamme | Stars: Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney
Votes: 3,643
13.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Harry Belafonte
(1979)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
While Fozzie tries to make the show scripted, Harry Belafonte brings an international sound to the musical performances.
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: Harry Belafonte, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 219
14.
Angel (1999–2004)
Episode:
To Shanshu in L.A.
(2000)
Unrated | 42 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
A scythe-wielding demon targets Angel's allies as Wolfram and Hart lawyers attempt to summon a powerful force from beyond.
Director: David Greenwalt | Stars: David Boreanaz, Charisma Carpenter, Alexis Denisof, Elisabeth Röhm
Votes: 2,215
15.
Angel (1999–2004)
Episode:
Through the Looking Glass
(2001)
Unrated | 43 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
Cordelia meets the Groosalugg while Wesley, Gunn and Angel get a good look at the beast that lives within Angel.
Director: Tim Minear | Stars: David Boreanaz, Charisma Carpenter, Alexis Denisof, J. August Richards
Votes: 1,997
16.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003)
Episode:
Becoming: Part 1
(1998)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
Angel plots to revive an ancient demon bent on sweeping everything on earth into hell itself.
Director: Joss Whedon | Stars: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, Charisma Carpenter
Votes: 4,346
17.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003)
Episode:
Becoming: Part 2
(1998)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
Spike strikes an unlikely alliance with Buffy to keep Angel from destroying the world.
Director: Joss Whedon | Stars: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, Charisma Carpenter
Votes: 5,180
18.
Have Gun - Will Travel (1957–1963)
Episode:
Hey Boy's Revenge
(1958)
Not Rated | 26 min | Western
Paladin learns all too well how arduous easy living can be without Hey Boy's able help and, to regain his friend, must help him in a fight of honor and retribution.
Director: Lewis Milestone | Stars: Richard Boone, Kam Tong, Pernell Roberts, David Leland
Votes: 127
19.
NCIS (2003– )
Episode:
One Shot, One Kill
(2004)
TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A Marine recruiter dies in his office from a single shot; Gibbs and the gang investigate; then a second one dies likewise. The Gibbs group expect another murder, so they set a trap, and it works; Tony and FBI agents capture the sniper.
Director: Peter Ellis | Stars: Mark Harmon, Sasha Alexander, Michael Weatherly, Pauley Perrette
Votes: 948
20.
Married... with Children (1987–1997)
Episode:
It's a Bundyful Life Part 1
(1989)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy
Al has finally saved up a lot of cash to buy his family a ton of presents they want this year. Unfortunately, a mob of late customers in the shoe store prevents him from getting to the bank and retrieving the money he needs.
Director: Gerry Cohen | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, David Garrison, Amanda Bearse
Votes: 728
21.
Married... with Children (1987–1997)
Episode:
It's a Bundyful Life Part 2
(1989)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy
His guardian angel decides pay Al a visit and shows him what life is like without him born. The Jablonskys are a perfect family and The Rhoades are more like the Bundys except without Al.
Director: Gerry Cohen | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, David Garrison, Amanda Bearse
Votes: 742
22.
Home Improvement (1991–1999)
Episode:
Overactive Glance
(1992)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Tim and Jill are going out for a dinner. Tim glues his hands together. Jill has asked Karen to babysit for the boys. Jill watches a Tool Time on tape and sees Tim checking out a woman's ... See full summary »
Director: John Pasquin | Stars: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Earl Hindman, Taran Noah Smith
Votes: 303
23.
Animaniacs (1993–1998)
Episode:
King Yakko
(1993)
Not Rated | 30 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
The Warners arrive in Anvilania to take their rightful place as rulers - and annoyers.
Directors: Alfred Gimeno, David Marshall | Stars: Rob Paulsen, Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, Christopher Guest
Votes: 231
24.
The White Shadow (1978–1981)
Episode:
The Offer
(1978)
TV-PG | Drama, Sport
The players are warming up to the new coach. He is earning their respect by proving his sincerity. But a major sports network offers him an announcing job and that threatens to destroy the bond that has begun with Reeves and the players.
Director: Bruce Paltrow | Stars: Ken Howard, Joan Pringle, Ed Bernard, Thomas Carter
Votes: 37
25.
Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
Episode:
Limbo
(1987)
Not Rated | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Magnum is shot in a warehouse and is left for dead. He then "sees" but cannot communicate with Higgins, Rick, TC, Carol, Michelle, et al.
Director: Jackie Cooper | Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti
Votes: 386
26.
The Cosby Show (1984–1992)
Episode:
Mrs. Westlake
(1986)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
Theo's math teacher, Mrs. Westlake, comes to the Huxtable house after Theo takes a math test, so naturally, he thinks he "blew it."
Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Sabrina Le Beauf, Lisa Bonet
Votes: 167
27.
Murphy Brown (1988–2018)
Episode:
Send in the Clowns
(1992)
TV-PG | Comedy
Murphy is subpoenaed by the Senate to testify at a hearing, demanding the name of her source that leaked a report her way, which led to a story on FYI.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Candice Bergen, Pat Corley, Faith Ford, Charles Kimbrough
Votes: 68
28.
Northern Exposure (1990–1995)
Episode:
Democracy in America
(1992)
TV-PG | 46 min | Comedy, Drama
When a new candidate signs up for the upcoming mayoral election in Cicely, this triggers a large amount of activity among the residents.
Director: Michael Katleman | Stars: Rob Morrow, Barry Corbin, Janine Turner, John Cullum
Votes: 257
29.
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
30.
The West Wing (1999–2006)
Episode:
In Excelsis Deo
(1999)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama
When a homeless veteran dies on the National Mall and his body remains uncollected for hours, Toby becomes fixated on getting him a proper burial.
Director: Alex Graves | Stars: Rob Lowe, Moira Kelly, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney
Votes: 1,907
31.
The West Wing (1999–2006)
Episode:
Somebody's Going to Emergency, Somebody's Going to Jail
(2001)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama
On this year's "Big Block of Cheese Day", a college friend of Donna's asks Sam to help her get her late grandfather, accused of being a Communist spy inside the U.S. government, a ... See full summary »
Director: Jessica Yu | Stars: Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney
Votes: 1,141
32.
Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
Episode:
Home from the Sea
(1983)
Not Rated | 47 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
It is July 4th and Magnum is off the coast on his surf ski when a speed boat shoots past him throwing TM into the water and the surf ski drifts away.
Director: Harvey S. Laidman | Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti
Votes: 515
33.
Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
Episode:
Did You See the Sunrise?
(1982)
Not Rated | 93 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Magnum, TC and Nuzo had escaped from a North Vietnamese POW camp during the Vietnam War. Nuzo returns to Hawaii and tells TC that the brutal Russian Colonel who was at the camp has returned to the U.S. and is going to kill him.
Director: Ray Austin | Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti
Votes: 746
34.
Barney Miller (1975–1982)
Episode:
Escape Artist
(1975)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Barney holds a resourceful escaped prisoner for the FBI. A self-declared "bird-man" drops in. Harris decides to write a novel.
Director: Noam Pitlik | Stars: Hal Linden, Barbara Barrie, Abe Vigoda, Max Gail
Votes: 210
35.
Barney Miller (1975–1982)
Episode:
Hash
(1976)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Everyone on the squad except Barney is stoned by hashish-laced brownies made by Wojo's new girlfriend. An actor and a critic duel with swords.
Director: Noam Pitlik | Stars: Hal Linden, Abe Vigoda, Max Gail, Ron Glass
Votes: 357
36.
Maverick (1957–1962)
Episode:
Shady Deal at Sunny Acres
(1958)
TV-G | 60 min | Western
Bret gets ripped off by a small-town banker, and summons his friend and allies to con the man while he sits out the con, whittling on a hotel porch.
Director: Leslie H. Martinson | Stars: James Garner, Jack Kelly, Regis Toomey, Karl Swenson
Votes: 267
37.
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode:
An Explosive Affair: Part 2
(1981)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
Conclusion of two-part series. WKRP receives a terrorist bomb threat.
Director: Linda Day | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders
Votes: 152
38.
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode:
Fish Story
(1979)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
On the day Carlson and Travis are being interviewed by a newspaper, everything around them goes wrong in the silliest way possible.
Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders
Votes: 251
39.
Northern Exposure (1990–1995)
Episode:
Old Tree
(1993)
TV-PG | 46 min | Comedy, Drama
An old tree near Cicely seems to be on its last legs and the locals enlist Joel to make a diagnosis.
Director: Michael Fresco | Stars: Rob Morrow, Barry Corbin, Janine Turner, John Cullum
Votes: 206
40.
Night Court (1984–1992)
Episode:
Halloween Too
(1985)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Harry falls for Kim, a beautiful and free-spirited young woman. But then she appears in court, claiming to be a witch, with a tabloid reporter hovering in the background.
Director: Alan Bergmann | Stars: Harry Anderson, Markie Post, John Larroquette, Charles Robinson
Votes: 182
41.
Night Court (1984–1992)
Episode:
A Day in the Life
(1987)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
In the first of several "day in the life" episodes, the court has to process an unusually large docket (200 cases) before midnight - in this episode, to head off a federal judge's general ... See full summary »
Director: Thomas Klein | Stars: Harry Anderson, Markie Post, John Larroquette, Charles Robinson
Votes: 205
42.
The Rockford Files (1974–1980)
Episode:
So Help Me God
(1976)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Jim gets called before a grand jury where he promptly gets thrown into jail for contempt.
Director: Jeannot Szwarc | Stars: James Garner, Noah Beery Jr., Joe Santos, William Daniels
Votes: 352
43.
Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)
Episode:
The Belles of St. Mary's
(1983)
TV-14 | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
LaRue makes a fool of himself with some high school girls; Belker endangers his relationship with Robin by trying to protect her.
Director: David Rosenbloom | Stars: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Conrad, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz
Votes: 151
44.
Hawaii Five-O (1968–1980)
Episode:
Woe to Wo Fat
(1980)
TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The series concludes with the final showdown between McGarrett and Wo Fat. Three scientists who have disappeared have one thing in common, they all attended a symposium on possible ... See full summary »
Director: Barry Crane | Stars: Jack Lord, William Smith, Herman Wedemeyer, Moe Keale
Votes: 113
45.
Star Trek (1966–1969)
Episode:
Errand of Mercy
(1967)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
With a war with Klingons raging, Kirk and Spock attempt to resist an occupation of a planet with incomprehensibly placid natives.
Director: John Newland | Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, John Abbott, John Colicos
Votes: 4,050
46.
Hawaii Five-O (1968–1980)
Episode:
Forty Feet High and It Kills!
(1969)
Not Rated | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Wo Fat returns. His men break into a center and send out a false tsunami warning. This provides cover so other of his operatives can kidnap a scientist. However, it turns out the scientist ... See full summary »
Director: Michael O'Herlihy | Stars: Jack Lord, James MacArthur, Zulu, Kam Fong
Votes: 188
47.
Bret Maverick (1981–1982)
Episode:
A Night at the Red Ox
(1982)
60 min | Western
A kangaroo court is set up to try Tom Guthrie for past crimes.
Director: William Wiard | Stars: James Garner, Ed Bruce, Ramon Bieri, Richard Hamilton
Votes: 37
48.
Bret Maverick (1981–1982)
Episode:
The Hidalgo Thing
(1982)
49 min | Western
When his partner Tom Guthrie is trying to get his sheriff's job back and hopes that Bret will keep quiet, Bret is busy with the biggest con of his life. Bret's brother Bart shows up.
Director: Thomas Carter | Stars: James Garner, Ed Bruce, Ramon Bieri, Richard Hamilton
Votes: 39
49.
Hawaii Five-0 (2010–2020)
Episode:
Ha'i'ole (Unbreakable)
(2011)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
McGarrett escapes from prison and sets out for revenge on Wo Fat, with the help of his now-disbanded Five-0 team and the man who trained him in the Navy.
Director: Steve Boyum | Stars: Alex O'Loughlin, Scott Caan, Daniel Dae Kim, Grace Park
Votes: 932
50.
Hawaii Five-0 (2010–2020)
Episode:
Lana I Ka Moana
(2012)
TV-PG | 41 min | Action, Crime, Drama
During a fishing trip, McGarrett and Danny wind up stranded in the ocean on a leaking dinghy after a killer steals their boat at gunpoint.
Director: Steve Boyum | Stars: Alex O'Loughlin, Scott Caan, Daniel Dae Kim, Grace Park
Votes: 641
51.
Cheers (1982–1993)
Episode:
From Beer to Eternity
(1985)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
After suffering a humiliating loss to Gary's Olde Town Tavern in softball, the gang at Cheers challenges their rivals to a bowling tournament.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger
Votes: 554
52.
Cheers (1982–1993)
Episode:
Pick a Con... Any Con
(1983)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
When Sam learns that a conman has taken thousands of dollars from Coach, he turns to Harry "The Hat" to help them get the money back.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Nicholas Colasanto, Rhea Perlman
Votes: 1,011
53.
Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode:
The Prodigal Darryl
(1985)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Larry and his two brothers win $30 000 writing a jingle. But the money causes a rift and Larry's brother Darryl leaves home. Dick, Larry and the other brother Darryl head to a frat house to bring him back.
Director: Dick Martin | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Peter Scolari, Julia Duffy
Votes: 104
54.
The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978)
Episode:
Who Was That Masked Man?
(1977)
TV-G | Comedy
After having a fight with his wife, Mr. Peterson strikes up a surprising friendship with Mr. Carlin. The Hartleys go to a costume party.
Director: Dick Martin | Stars: Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Bill Daily, Marcia Wallace
Votes: 90
55.
The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978)
Episode:
Duke of Dunk
(1976)
TV-G | Comedy
The Chicago Sun Spots' star basketball player is an obnoxious hot dog whom Dr. Hartley is asked to teach the virtues of humility, teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Director: Peter Bonerz | Stars: Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Peter Bonerz, Bill Daily
Votes: 98
56.
The West Wing (1999–2006)
Episode:
Bartlet for America
(2001)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama
In an episode dotted with flashbacks, Leo and his attorney Jordon Kendall (Joanna Gleason) face a Congressional inquiry into whether the president lied to the American people regarding his ... See full summary »
Director: Thomas Schlamme | Stars: Rob Lowe, Stockard Channing, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney
Votes: 1,152
57.
The West Wing (1999–2006)
Episode:
Posse Comitatus
(2002)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Bartlet, Leo, Sam, Toby, and C.J. travel to New York City for a Catholic fund raiser at a long Broadway play called "The War of the Roses". Josh steps up his efforts to beat his girlfriend,... See full summary »
Director: Alex Graves | Stars: Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney
Votes: 1,246
58.
The Rockford Files (1974–1980)
Episode:
Paradise Cove
(1979)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Jim's Malibu neighbourhood becomes the site of a treasure hunt for a stash of gold bullion, stolen fifty years earlier.
Director: Stephen J. Cannell | Stars: James Garner, Noah Beery Jr., Joe Santos, Mariette Hartley
Votes: 297
59.
Star Trek (1966–1969)
Episode:
The Enterprise Incident
(1968)
TV-PG | 51 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
An apparently insane Capt. Kirk has the Enterprise deliberately enter the Romulan Neutral Zone where the ship is immediately captured by the enemy.
Director: John Meredyth Lucas | Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Joanne Linville
Votes: 3,901
60.
Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)
Episode:
Full Frontal Nudity
(1969)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
A pet-shop customer returns his dead parrot; a gang of female senior citizens attacks a town's young men; a young army officer who joined the service to water-ski tries to resign.
Director: Ian MacNaughton | Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones
Votes: 1,223
61.
Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)
Episode:
The Spanish Inquisition
(1970)
TV-14 | 31 min | Comedy
An offbeat look at the Spanish Inquisition; an unconventional version of "Wuthering Heights." Also: a jury plays charades while delivering its verdict; a man attempts to find one nontaxable pleasure.
Director: Ian MacNaughton | Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones
Votes: 1,266
62.
Firefly (2002–2003)
Episode:
Out of Gas
(2002)
TV-14 | 44 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
When Serenity's life support system fails, Mal orders the crew off the ship - but he stays behind.
Director: David Solomon | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin
Votes: 6,359
63.
Barney Miller (1975–1982)
Episode:
Uniform Day
(1980)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
The staff serves the annual department-mandated ritual day in uniform, except Harris who wears his customary high-end clothes.
Director: Noam Pitlik | Stars: Hal Linden, Max Gail, Ron Glass, Steve Landesberg
Votes: 110
64.
Firefly (2002–2003)
Episode:
Objects in Space
(2002)
TV-14 | 44 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Serenity encounters a ruthlessly professional bounty hunter, Jubal Early, who will stop at nothing to retrieve River. But River, feeling unwelcome on the ship, takes a novel approach to escaping from the Alliance.
Director: Joss Whedon | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin
Votes: 5,498
65.
Firefly (2002–2003)
Episode:
Serenity
(2002)
TV-14 | 86 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Malcolm Reynolds is a veteran and the captain of Serenity. He and his crew are smuggling goods, but they need to pick up some passengers for extra money. However, not all the passengers are what they seem.
Director: Joss Whedon | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin
Votes: 5,647
66.
Burke's Law (1963–1966)
Episode:
Who Killed the Paper Dragon?
(1964)
60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
During Chinese New Year celebrations, a body is found concealed in a car.
Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: Gene Barry, Gary Conway, Regis Toomey, Leon Lontoc
Votes: 48
67. Hogan's Heroes (1965–1971)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, War
The inmates of a German World War II prisoner of war camp conduct an espionage and sabotage campaign right under the noses of their warders.
Stars: Bob Crane, Werner Klemperer, John Banner, Robert Clary
Votes: 12,327
68.
Hogan's Heroes (1965–1971)
Episode:
The Prince from the Phone Company
(1966)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, War
An African prince comes to Stalag 13 who is negotiating with the Germans for the rights in his country to build a submarine base and Hogan replaces him with Kinchloe.
Director: Gene Reynolds | Stars: Bob Crane, Werner Klemperer, John Banner, Robert Clary
Votes: 229
69.
Angel (1999–2004)
Episode:
Guise Will Be Guise
(2000)
Unrated | 43 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
Angel meets with a swami to end his obsession with Darla. Meanwhile, Wesley assumes Angel's identity and plays bodyguard to a businessman's daughter.
Director: Krishna Rao | Stars: David Boreanaz, Charisma Carpenter, Alexis Denisof, J. August Richards
Votes: 2,112
70.
Angel (1999–2004)
Episode:
Happy Anniversary
(2001)
Unrated | 42 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
Angel tries to stop a lovelorn physicist from stopping time forever.
Director: Bill Norton | Stars: David Boreanaz, Charisma Carpenter, Alexis Denisof, J. August Richards
Votes: 1,900
71.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003)
Episode:
Prophecy Girl
(1997)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
Giles discovers an ancient book foretelling Buffy's death at the hands of the Master.
Director: Joss Whedon | Stars: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, Charisma Carpenter
Votes: 4,501
72.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003)
Episode:
The Wish
(1998)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
Cordelia's wish for a Buffy-free Sunnydale comes true, plunging her into a world where vampires have control of the town.
Director: David Greenwalt | Stars: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, Charisma Carpenter
Votes: 4,671
73.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003)
Episode:
Graduation Day: Part 2
(1999)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
On Ascension Day, Buffy and her friends prepare for the ultimate battle as they face off against the mayor and a horde of vampires.
Director: Joss Whedon | Stars: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, Charisma Carpenter
Votes: 4,140
74.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003)
Episode:
Graduation Day: Part 1
(1999)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
In an effort to distract Buffy from the Ascension, the mayor instructs Faith to poison Angel.
Director: Joss Whedon | Stars: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, Charisma Carpenter
Votes: 3,903
75.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003)
Episode:
Beer Bad
(1999)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
Xander finds employment as a bartender at a pub where some of Buffy's friends turn into terrifying Cro-Magnon creatures.
Director: David Solomon | Stars: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, Seth Green
Votes: 3,866
76.
3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001)
Episode:
The Physics of Being Dick
(1998)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Dick tells Sally and Harry to get a job while he wants to become a cop.
Director: Terry Hughes | Stars: John Lithgow, Kristen Johnston, French Stewart, Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Votes: 300
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