Short-Lived TV Series With Great Theme Tunes

by Victor Field | created - 09 Jul 2021 | updated - 3 days ago | Public

A list of short-lived TV series that had great theme tunes.

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1. Island Son (1989–1990)

60 min | Drama

Dr. Daniel Kulani, a prominent internist, returns to Hawaii to give back to the culture he was raised in. He joins a health group that includes surgeon Kenji Fushida, clinic manager Margaret Judd, plus residents Metzger and McGrath.

Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Clyde Kusatsu, Betty Carvalho, Timothy Carhart

Votes: 76

Second theme by Bruce Broughton

2. The Critic (1994–2001)

TV-14 | 522 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

Jay Sherman is a New York film critic who has to review films he doesn't like for a living.

Stars: Jon Lovitz, Nick Jameson, Maurice LaMarche, Nancy Cartwright

Votes: 9,088

by Hans Zimmer

3. Spencer's Pilots (1976)

49 min | Adventure

Centers on the lives of Cass Garrett and Stan Lewis who are pilots, and they work for Spencer Parish.

Stars: Christopher Stone, Todd Susman, Margie Impert, Britt Leach

Votes: 41

by Morton Stevens

4. 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: 2,104

by Billy Hinsche and Stu Phillips

5. The Time Tunnel (1966–1967)

TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Two scientists with a secret time travel project find themselves trapped in the time stream and appearing in notable periods of history.

Stars: James Darren, Robert Colbert, Whit Bissell, John Zaremba

Votes: 4,232

by John Williams

6. Flipper (1995–2000)

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

Dr. Keith Ricks returns to Florida to lead a team of scientists studying dolphins.

Stars: Whip Hubley, Anja Coleby, Gus Mercurio, Darrin Klimek

Votes: 1,117

by Garry McDonald and Laurie Stone

7. The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993–1994)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

A bounty hunter rides the Old West, fighting bad guys, many with futuristic-type gadgets.

Stars: Bruce Campbell, Julius Carry, Christian Clemenson, Comet

Votes: 9,234

by Randy Edelman

8. Roughnecks (1994– )

50 min | Drama

Drama about the lives and loves of the crew of an oil-rig.

Stars: Teresa Banham, Colum Convey, James Cosmo, Liam Cunningham

Votes: 68

by Mike Post

9. Archer (1975)

60 min | Drama

The adventures of Ross Macdonald's literary dick Lew Archer.

Stars: Brian Keith, John P. Ryan, Kim Darby, Anne Francis

Votes: 39

by Jerry Goldsmith

10. Tenspeed and Brown Shoe (1980)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama

A con-man and an accountant-wanna-be private eye team up to fight crime.

Stars: Ben Vereen, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Romanus, Larry Manetti

Votes: 549

by Mike Post and Pete Carpenter

11. H.E.L.P. (1990)

60 min | Adventure

A combined Emergency Services of the FDNY, NYPD and Emergency Medical Service units in New York City called the Harlem Eastside Life-saving Program, or H.E.L.P.

Stars: John Mahoney, Tom Bresnahan, David Caruso, Lance Edwards

Votes: 56

by Jerry Goldsmith

12. Human Target (2010–2011)

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

A unique bodyguard protects his clients by secretly infiltrating their lives in order to draw out and eliminate threats.

Stars: Mark Valley, Chi McBride, Jackie Earle Haley, Indira Varma

Votes: 18,775

by Bear McCreary

13. The Flash (1990–1991)

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

A police forensic scientist, Barry Allen, battles crimes as the super-fast superhero "The Flash."

Stars: John Wesley Shipp, Amanda Pays, Alex Désert, Vito D'Ambrosio

Votes: 8,157

by Danny Elfman

14. Caribe (1975)

60 min | Crime, Drama

Two Miami-based cops battle crime in the Caribbean.

Stars: Stacy Keach, Carl Franklin, Robert Mandan, Ismael 'East' Carlo

Votes: 56

by Nelson Riddle

15. Crossroads (1992–1993)

60 min | Drama

John Hawkins is an assistant district attorney from New York who's being considered as the next candidate for district attorney. Then the district attorney in Seattle calls to tell him that... See full summary »

Stars: Robert Urich, Dalton James, Jonathan Brandis, Marley Shelton

Votes: 56

by James Horner

16. The Silent Force (1970–1971)

30 min | Adventure

An ABC crime drama by Aaron Spelling similar to Mission: Impossible, following the experiences of an undercover agents group.

Stars: Ed Nelson, Lynda Day George, Percy Rodrigues, John Dehner

Votes: 29

Vic Mizzy

17. The American Girls (1978– )

60 min | Adventure, Drama

The weekly adventures of two gorgeous TV journalists.

Stars: Priscilla Barnes, Debra Clinger, David Spielberg, William Prince

Votes: 41

by Jerrold Immel

18. Wide Country (1962–1963)

60 min | Drama, Sport, Western

Mitch Guthrie is a champion bronco rider in the rodeo who tries to keep his kid brother, Andy, from pursuing the same life.

Stars: Earl Holliman, Andrew Prine, Slim Pickens, Ray Teal

Votes: 94

by John Williams

19. 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: 2,190

by Paul Chihara

20. Big Hawaii (1977)

60 min | Adventure, Drama

Adventures on the Paradise Ranch located on the big island of Hawaii.

Stars: John Dehner, Lucia Stralser, Cliff Potts, William Lucking

Votes: 28

by Jack Elliott and Allyn Ferguson

21. Phenom (1993–1994)

30 min | Comedy

A young tennis pro must face life's challenges with her single mother, her spoiled little sister, her insecure brother and her overbearing coach.

Stars: Judith Light, Angela Goethals, Ashley Johnson, Todd Louiso

Votes: 248

by Carly Simon

22. Alien Nation (1989–1990)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi

In the near future, a human cop and his alien partner fight crime and discrimination in Los Angeles.

Stars: Gary Graham, Eric Pierpoint, Michele Scarabelli, Lauren Woodland

Votes: 5,507

by David Kurtz and Kenneth Johnson

23. Kingston: Confidential (1976–1977)

60 min | Drama

Publishing magnate R.B. Kingston, with help from his young assistants, solves crimes in his spare time from operating his empire of newspapers and TV stations.

Stars: Raymond Burr, Art Hindle, Pamela Hensley, Robert Mandan

Votes: 35

by Henry Mancini

24. Jericho (1966–1967)

960 min | Drama, War

The Jericho team is a trio of Allied specialists who operate as intelligence agents and saboteurs behind German lines. Franklin Sheppard of American Army Intelligence is their commanding ... See full summary »

Stars: Don Francks, Marino Masé, John Leyton, Peter Mark Richman

Votes: 95

by Jerry Goldsmith

25. The Greatest American Hero (1981–1983)

TV-14 | 60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi

A teacher is asked to be a superhero using a special alien suit with powers he can barely understand or control.

Stars: William Katt, Connie Sellecca, Robert Culp, Michael Paré

Votes: 6,620

by Mike Post and Stephen Geyer

26. Bracken's World (1969–1970)

60 min | Drama

Behind the scenes at the fictitious Century Studios in Hollywood, headed by the (initially) unseen John Bracken.

Stars: Elizabeth Allen, Peter Haskell, Linda Harrison, Laraine Stephens

Votes: 168

by David Rose (first version ONLY).

27. McClain's Law (1981–1982)

60 min | Crime, Drama

Jim McClain was a cop and after being injured and deemed unfit for duty he was retired and for the past fifteen years was working on a fishing boat. One day he and his partner sell their ... See full summary »

Stars: James Arness, Marshall Colt, George DiCenzo, Carl Franklin

Votes: 88

by James DiPasquale

28. First Monday (2002)

60 min | Drama

Each Supreme Court term begins on the first Monday in October. Currently, the Court's evenly divided between conservatives and liberals. Moderate Justice Joseph Novelli has just joined them. The show follows their cases and lives.

Stars: Joe Mantegna, James Garner, Charles Durning, Camille Saviola

Votes: 216

by Bruce Broughton

29. Bearcats! (1971)

120 min | Action, Adventure, War

Two honorable men-for-hire look for adventure in the pre-World War I American southwest in their fancy Stutz Bearcat.

Stars: Rod Taylor, Dennis Cole, Henry Darrow, Leslie Nielsen

Votes: 227

by Hal Hopper

30. Cop Rock (1990)

60 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical

The musical adventures of a police force.

Stars: Anne Bobby, Barbara Bosson, David Gianopoulos, Larry Joshua

Votes: 662

by Randy Newman

31. The Byrds of Paradise (1994)

60 min | Drama

Sam Byrd, a teacher and his family take up residence in Hawaii after his wife dies. Harry, Zeke and Franny each have their own problems accepting the new arrangement and coming to terms with the loss of their mother.

Stars: Timothy Busfield, Elizabeth Lindsey, Seth Green, Jennifer Love Hewitt

Votes: 228

by Mike Post

32. Call to Glory (1984–1985)

60 min | Drama

Colonel Raynor Sarnac has to balance his family and his duty as head of a flight group facing the political tensions of the early 60's. Actual historical events are part of various stories as are the activities of three active children.

Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Cindy Pickett, Elisabeth Shue, Gabriel Damon

Votes: 348

by Charles Gross

33. The Cape (2011)

TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Drama

Vince Faraday is a cop who has been framed for murder, leading him to fall off the grid and become the super hero known only as "The Cape."

Stars: David Lyons, Keith David, Summer Glau, James Frain

Votes: 8,597

by Bear McCreary

34. The Cape (1996–1997)

60 min | Action, Drama

The select members of the NASA Astronaut Corps train at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Stars: Adam Baldwin, Corbin Bernsen, Cameron Bancroft, Tyra Ferrell

Votes: 219

by John Debney

35. Leg Work (1987)

60 min | Drama

The life and cases of a female ex-prosecutor turned private detective.

Stars: Margaret Colin, Frances McDormand, Patrick James Clarke, Robert Dorfman

Votes: 77

by Michael Omartian

36. Reasonable Doubts (1991–1993)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama

A drama about the working relationship between Assistant DA Tess Kaufman, a prosecutor sensitive to the rights of the accused, and hard-charging, gruff Detective Dicky Cobb, an old-fashioned cop with a "bust-the-perps" attitude.

Stars: Mark Harmon, Marlee Matlin, William Converse-Roberts, Tim Grimm

Votes: 499

by Brad Fiedel

37. Lady Blue (1985–1991)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama

Katy Mahoney patrols the grittier streets of Chicago, dispatching the steamier elements before reporting to her boss Terry McNichol. Katy's intensity about her job interfered with her social life.

Stars: Jamie Rose, Danny Aiello, Ralph Foody, Ron Dean

Votes: 389

by Anthony Guefen and Molly Mandeville (sung by Arnetia Walker)

38. Longstreet (1971–1972)

90 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The cases of a blind insurance investigator.

Stars: James Franciscus, Marlyn Mason, Peter Mark Richman, Ann Doran

Votes: 627

Oliver Nelson

39. Clueless (1996–1999)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

A follow-up to the blockbuster movie of the same name, following the rich teenager Cher and her friends as they attend high school in Beverly Hills.

Stars: Rachel Blanchard, Stacey Dash, David Lascher, Donald Faison

Votes: 3,506

by China Forbes

41. Cimarron Strip (1967–1968)

TV-PG | 90 min | Western

The western adventures of tough, but fair, Marshal Jim Crown.

Stars: Stuart Whitman, Percy Herbert, Randy Boone, Jill Townsend

Votes: 479

by Maurice Jarre

42. Alias Smith and Jones (1971–1973)

TV-PG | 60 min | Western

Hannibal Heyes and Kid Curry, two of the most wanted outlaws in the history of the West, are popular "with everyone except the railroads and the banks".

Stars: Ben Murphy, Roger Davis, Pete Duel, Walt Davis

Votes: 2,390

by Billy Goldenberg

43. Ryan's Four (1983)

60 min | Drama

Dr. Thomas Ryan is the head of interns, needs to turn four new students into great doctors. Entitled Edward comes from wealth while Ingrid needs to learn compassion. Norman is working class and Terry's marriage is in jeopardy.

Stars: Tom Skerritt, Lisa Eilbacher, Tim Daly, Albert Hall

Votes: 17

by Randy Edelman

44. Threat Matrix (2003–2004)

60 min | Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Special Agent John Kilmer leads an elite team on missions to eliminate terrorists and other threats as part of USA's Homeland Security force.

Stars: James Denton, Kelly Rutherford, Will Lyman, Anthony Azizi

Votes: 362

by Steve Jablonsky

45. Soldier of Fortune, Inc. (1997–1999)

60 min | Action, Adventure

In a world where there are no obvious "bad guys", where governments engage in secret wars and illegal activities that threaten the security of every individual and nation on the planet, a ... See full summary »

Stars: Brad Johnson, Tim Abell, Melinda Clarke, David Selby

Votes: 513

by Trevor Rabin

46. The Lost World (1999–2002)

TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

The adventures of a band of explorers stranded in a mysterious land inhabited by dinosaurs and other dangers.

Stars: Peter McCauley, Rachel Blakely, Jennifer O'Dell, William Snow

Votes: 4,483

by Garry McDonald and Laurie Stone

47. Riptide (1969)

60 min | Adventure

A charter boat operator who happens to be an American is also a bit of a Private Investigator!

Stars: Ty Hardin, Sue Costin, Jonathan Sweet, Slim DeGrey

Votes: 63

by Tommy Tycho

48. Riptide (1984–1986)

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

The cases of a private investigations agency run by two Vietnam War veterans and their computer geek friend from high school, armed with toughness, their own helicopter, and the third's technical ability.

Stars: Perry King, Joe Penny, Thom Bray, Jack Ging

Votes: 3,185

by Mike Post And Pete Carpenter

49. Gemini Man (1976)

60 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

A man has a watch that makes him invisible when pressed. However he can only remain invisible for 15 minutes or else he will stay invisible forever.

Stars: Ben Murphy, Katherine Crawford, William Sylvester, Quinn K. Redeker

Votes: 375

by Lee Holdridge

50. Beyond Westworld (1980)

60 min | Action, Crime, Mystery

The security chief of an android manufacturing company must stop a mad scientist, who's sending the failed theme park's androids to infiltrate society for his own ends.

Stars: Jim McMullan, James Wainwright, William Jordan, Connie Sellecca

Votes: 358

by George Romanis

51. Arcade (1980)

30 min

Australian soap set in a shopping arcade.

Stars: Joy Miller, Danny Adcock, Syd Heylen, Aileen Britton

Votes: 14

by Mike Perjanik (sung by Doug Parkinson)

52. Code R (1977)

60 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama

The adventures of the fire, police & rescue departments of California's Channel Island.

Stars: Tom Simcox, James Houghton, Susanne Reed, Martin Kove

Votes: 27

by Lee Holdridge

53. Blue Thunder (1984)

60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

An advanced prototype police helicopter and their ground support crew battle crime.

Stars: James Farentino, Dana Carvey, Sandy McPeak, Dick Butkus

Votes: 2,102

by Frank Denson

54. Anna and the King (1972)

30 min | Comedy, Romance

A stern schoolteacher clashes with an aristocratic 19th-century king.

Stars: Yul Brynner, Samantha Eggar, Keye Luke, Eric Shea

Votes: 533

by Jerry Goldsmith

55. Space Rangers (1993–1994)

45 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

A rag-tag police force stationed in deep space on Planet Avalon's Fort Hope. They deal with all manner of criminals, aliens, technology and the more mundane problems of certain individuals trying to have them shut down.

Stars: Jeff Kaake, Marjorie Monaghan, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Jack McGee

Votes: 599

by Hans Zimmer

57. Philly (2001–2002)

50 min | Drama

A new lawyer tries to maintain her distance from her sometimes guilty clients, but building a good rep threatens to overcome her passion.

Stars: Kim Delaney, Tom Everett Scott, Rick Hoffman, Diana Maria Riva

Votes: 415

by Mike Post

58. King's Crossing (1982)

60 min | Drama

Recovering alcoholic Paul Hollister moves his wife Nan and their daughters Lauren and Carey back to King's Crossing. He resumes his job as a college professor and Nan must reconcile with her wealthy aunt, Louise Beauchamp.

Stars: Bradford Dillman, Mary Frann, Linda Hamilton, Marilyn Jones

Votes: 37

by Jerrold Immel

59. Lucan (1977–1978)

60 min | Drama

A boy, raised by wolves, is found at the age of ten. He is named Lucan and sent to a scientific institution to become civilized. All grown up, Lucan (Kevin Brophy) leaves to find his family, but not all are convinced that he won't revert to his wild ways.

Stars: Kevin Brophy, Don Gordon, John Randolph, Guy Remsen

Votes: 169

by Fred Karlin

60. Man from Atlantis (1977–1978)

60 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

The adventures of an amphibious man, the last survivor of the legendary sunken city.

Stars: Patrick Duffy, Alan Fudge, Belinda Montgomery, Richard Laurance Williams

Votes: 2,768

by Fred Karlin

61. WIOU (1990–1991)

60 min | Drama

The TV network sends Hank Zaret to be news director of station WNDY (known as WIOU to the staff). The news co-anchors are Neal Frazier and Kelby Robinson. Eddie Bock and Taylor Young are ... See full summary »

Stars: John Shea, Helen Shaver, Harris Yulin, Phil Morris

Votes: 50

by Gary Chang

62. Lucas Tanner (1974–1975)

60 min | Drama, Sport

Lucas Tanner changes careers after a grievous personal tragedy, taking up teaching in suburban St. Louis. He approaches it in an idealistic fashion, rebeling against the rules that keep him from connecting to the students.

Stars: David Hartman, Robbie Rist, Trish Soodik, Rosemary Murphy

Votes: 153

by David Shire

63. Sarge (1971–1972)

60 min | Drama

Samuel "Sarge" Cavanaugh is a priest at the St. Aloysius Parish in San Diego, California. He is known as Sarge because of his police background of working for nine years as a homicide ... See full summary »

Stars: George Kennedy, Ramon Bieri, Sallie Shockley, Harold Sakata

Votes: 77

by David Shire

64. Darkroom (1981–1982)

60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

"Darkroom" was a hosted horror/thriller anthology series hosted by James Coburn.

Stars: James Coburn, Helen Hunt, David Carradine, Billy Crystal

Votes: 348

by David Shire

65. The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992–1993)

TV-G | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Family

The adventures of the archaeological treasure hunter in his youth as related by an elderly Indiana Jones.

Stars: Sean Patrick Flanery, George Hall, Corey Carrier, Ronny Coutteure

Votes: 8,678

by Laurence Rosenthal

66. Terrahawks (1983–1986)

TV-G | 23 min | Action, Adventure, Family

The missions of a planetary defense organization dedicated to protecting Earth from a Martian menace.

Stars: Jeremy Hitchen, Denise Bryer, Anne Ridler, Robbie Stevens

Votes: 818

by Richard Harvey

67. Space Precinct (1994–1995)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi

The alien adventures of former NYPD detective Patrick Brogan, now a lieutenant in the Demeter City Police Department on the planet Altor.

Stars: Ted Shackelford, Rob Youngblood, Simone Bendix, Nancy Paul

Votes: 1,013

by Crispin Merrell

68. The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers (1986)

TV-MA | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Four elite Galaxy Rangers with unique abilities defend law & order among the space colonies and protect humanity from the evil Crown Empire.

Stars: Jerry Orbach, Bob Bottone, Laura Dean, Doug Preis

Votes: 1,403

by John Van Tongeren and Phil Gladston

69. Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs (1987–1988)

Not Rated | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

In the distant future, a team of four high-tech Star Sheriffs defends frontier space colony Yuma from outlaws, as well as Outriders, an army of humanoid alien beings called Vapors, led by mysterious Nemesis, who need Yuma's resources.

Stars: Rob Paulsen, Townsend Coleman, Pat Fraley, Pat Musick

Votes: 2,597

by Dale Schacker

70. Widget, the World Watcher (1990– )

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

Widget is an alien that has come down from the sky to learn about humans with the aid of his sidekick, Brain. They explore the world and educate kids on health, safety, emotions and dangers.

Stars: Russi Taylor, Jim Cummings, Kath Soucie, Dana Hill

Votes: 356

by Dale Schacker

71. Hardball (1989–1990)

90 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Charlie Battles is a veteran cop who was about to be assigned a desk job. When he is teamed with a hotshot, Kaz Kaczierowski. Together, they team up, constantly being at odds over how to handle criminals.

Stars: John Ashton, Richard Tyson, John Pappas, Barney McFadden

Votes: 241

by Sylvester Levay, Eddie Money and Mark Spiro

72. Delvecchio (1976–1977)

60 min | Drama, Crime

The investigations of LAPD detective Dominick Delvecchio, who is also studying to become a lawyer.

Stars: Judd Hirsch, Charles Haid, Michael Conrad, Mario Gallo

Votes: 172

by Billy Goldenberg

73. Partners in Crime (1983–1984)

TV-PG | 631 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Agatha Christie's husband-and-wife sleuthing team take on a series of short whodunit mysteries.

Stars: Francesca Annis, James Warwick, Reece Dinsdale, Arthur Cox

Votes: 889

by Joseph Horovitz

74. Partners in Crime (1984)

PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When their ex-husband Raymond winds up murdered, Carole and Sydney set out to find his killer and eventually decide to run the detective agency Raymond has left them.

Stars: Lynda Carter, Loni Anderson, Walter Olkewicz, Leo Rossi

Votes: 251

by Nathan Sassover

75. Sonny Spoon (1988)

60 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

A slick, street-smart private eye and top disguise artist solves various crimes with a little help from his friends and also takes care of his dad, a bar owner.

Stars: Mario Van Peebles, Terry Donahoe, Bob Wieland, Melvin Van Peebles

Votes: 122

by Mike Post

76. How the West Was Won (1976–1979)

16+ | Drama, Western

The Macahans, a family from Virginia, headed by Zeb Macahan, travel across the country to pioneer a new land and a new home in the American West.

Stars: James Arness, Bruce Boxleitner, Kathryn Holcomb, William Kirby Cullen

Votes: 2,571

by Jerrold Immel

77. The Good Guys (1968–1970)

30 min | Comedy

Bert Gramus and Rufus Butterworth were childhood chums who decided to pool their savings and purchase a diner, which they called "Bert's Place". Originally bachelor Rufus worked as a ... See full summary »

Stars: Bob Denver, Herb Edelman, Joyce Van Patten, Jack Perkins

Votes: 94

by Jerry Fielding, Jay Livingston and Ray Evans

78. The Good Guys (1992– )

60 min | Comedy, Drama

Two men named Guy spend their days trying to right wrongs.

Stars: Nigel Havers, Keith Barron, Hilary Whitehall, Godfrey James

Votes: 26

by Debbie Wiseman

79. Shannon's Deal (1990–1991)

60 min | Drama

Once a successful corporate lawyer at a prestigious Philadelphia law firm, Jack Shannon lost his marriage and his job, due in part to a compulsive gambling habit. While Shannon maintains a ... See full summary »

Stars: Jamey Sheridan, Elizabeth Peña, Richard Edson, Jenny Lewis

Votes: 126

by Wynton Marsalis

80. Sam & Cat (2013–2014)

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

A pair of roommates start a baby-sitting service to earn extra cash.

Stars: Jennette McCurdy, Ariana Grande, Cameron Ocasio, Maree Cheatham

Votes: 11,655

by Michael Corcoran

81. Team Knight Rider (1997–1998)

TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Years after the adventures of Michael Knight and KITT, a new team of artificially intelligent super vehicles and their drivers continue the fight against evil wherever they go.

Stars: Brixton Karnes, Christine Steel, Duane Davis, Kathy Trageser

Votes: 1,122

by Gary Stockdale (best thing about the show.)

82. Search (1972–1973)

60 min | Adventure

"World Securities", an international high-tech private investigation company, employs field operatives who are aided by implanted audio receivers and who carry tiny cameras and telemetry ... See full summary »

Stars: Hugh O'Brian, Doug McClure, Anthony Franciosa, Burgess Meredith

Votes: 344

by Dominic Frontiere

83. Primus (1971– )

30 min | Adventure

In this syndicated series, Carter Primus is a deepwater troubleshooter called upon to solve a vast array of situations. He relies on a variety of devices including a robot, and on his curmudgeonly friend Charlie and the lovely Toni.

Stars: Robert Brown, Will Kuluva, Eva Renzi, Susan Oliver

Votes: 53

by Leonard Rosenman

84. Star Maidens (1976)

30 min | Sci-Fi

Medusa, a planet from another solar system, drifts into Earth's system. The surface of this planet is no longer habitable and the inhabitants have moved to a high-tech underground city. The... See full summary »

Stars: Lisa Harrow, Christian Quadflieg, Christiane Krüger, Judy Geeson

Votes: 236

by Barry Lipmann

85. The Outsiders (1976–1977)

60 min | Adventure

Charlie Cole and his grandson Pete Jarrett travel around outback Australia in a beaten-up ute, finding itinerant work along the way. In each place they befriend locals and become involved ... See full summary »

Stars: Andrew Keir, Sascha Hehn, Herbert Tiede, Vincent Ball

Votes: 43

by Patrick Aulton & James Gatward, sung by Doug Parkinson

86. Robin's Hoods (1994–1995)

60 min | Drama

Prosecutor Brett Robin's husband, a cop, is killed. She discovers he hired ex-cons to work at a bar he bought as part of their parole. She keeps the bar open and lets them stay to help solve her tough cases.

Stars: Jennifer Campbell, David Gail, Julie McCullough, Claire Yarlett

Votes: 65

by John E. Nordstrom II

87. Nightingales (1989)

60 min | Drama

A group of student nurses in California live together off-campus under the supervision of a housemother.

Stars: Suzanne Pleshette, Chelsea Field, Kristy Swanson, Susan Walters

Votes: 87

by John E. Davis

88. Mancuso, FBI (1989–1990)

60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Nick Mancuso, the FBI agent from the mini-series, Favorite Son is back. This time in a series wherein he fights for justice, while having to deal with elements in his own government who sometimes oppose him.

Stars: Robert Loggia, Fredric Lehne, Lindsay Frost, Randi Brooks

Votes: 170

by Doug Katsaros

89. Malibu Shores (1996)

60 min | Drama

When upper-crust Malibu students mix with working-class San Fernando Valley ones, they discover that certain issues cut across class boundaries.

Stars: Keri Russell, Tony Lucca, Christian Campbell, Katie Wright

Votes: 316

by Dan Foliart

90. Bring 'Em Back Alive (1982–1983)

60 min | Adventure

Pith-helmeted Buck is a Great White Hunter who here (unlike the real one from the 1940s) works out of the Raffles Hotel bar in Singapore during the 1930s fighting all kinds of bad guys in pre-war Malaya.

Stars: Bruce Boxleitner, Clyde Kusatsu, Ron O'Neal, John A. Zee

Votes: 465

by Arthur B. Rubinstein

91. University Hospital (1995)

60 min | Drama

Some girls try to become nurses at the University Hospital, while constantly fighting problems like: who to love, who to help and how to obey nurse Jenkis' rules.

Stars: Hillary Danner, Alexandra Wilson, Hudson Leick, Tonya Pinkins

Votes: 69

by John Harrison

92. Tales of the Gold Monkey (1982–1983)

60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

The adventures of a 1930's Pacific Islands bush pilot and his companions.

Stars: Stephen Collins, Jeff MacKay, Caitlin O'Heaney, Marta DuBois

Votes: 1,883

by Mike Post and Pete Carpenter

93. The Renegades (1983)

60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

An urban street gang operates as undercover agents for the police.

Stars: Patrick Swayze, Randy Brooks, Paul Mones, Tracy Scoggins

Votes: 92

by Barry De Vorzon and Joseph Conlan

94. Bronk (1975–1976)

60 min | Crime, Drama

Tough but incorruptible police detective Alex Bronkov is tasked by Mayor Pete Santori with cleaning up crime-ridden Ocean City, California.

Stars: Jack Palance, Henry Beckman, Tony King, Joseph Mascolo

Votes: 140

by Lalo Schifrin

95. The Blue Knight (1975–1976)

60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The exploits of Los Angeles beat cop Bumper Morgan.

Stars: George Kennedy, John Steadman, Barbara Rhoades, Lee Weaver

Votes: 234

by Henry Mancini

96. The Wizard (1986–1987)

42 min | Adventure, Drama

An eccentric little person inventor has adventures battling evil around the world.

Stars: David Rappaport, Douglas Barr, Fran Ryan, Roy Dotrice

Votes: 390

by Arthur B. Rubinstein

97. When Things Were Rotten (1975)

30 min | Adventure, Comedy

Set in Sherwood Forest, in which Robin Hood, Maid Marian and Robin's band of merry men fight heroically against their enemies, the nasty Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham.

Stars: Dick Gautier, Dick Van Patten, Bernie Kopell, Richard Dimitri

Votes: 465

by Charles Strouse and Lee Adams

98. Cutter to Houston (1983)

60 min | Drama

The cases of the staff of Cutter Community Hospital in the small rural community of Cutter, Texas.

Stars: Jim Metzler, Alec Baldwin, Shelley Hack, K Callan

Votes: 49

by James Di Pasquale

99. Starman (1986–1987)

60 min | Sci-Fi

An alien returns to Earth years after an earlier visit to reunite with his Earth son and together, they search for the alien's human wife.

Stars: Robert Hays, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Michael Cavanaugh, Patrick Culliton

Votes: 972

by Dana Kaproff

100. Bret Maverick (1981–1982)

60 min | Western

Set in Sweetwater, Arizona in the 1880s with solid citizen Bret owning a ranch and part of the Red Ox Saloon. Stable cast with varying stories, often centered on conflict between the ambitious sheriff and everyone else.

Stars: James Garner, Ed Bruce, Ramon Bieri, Richard Hamilton

Votes: 684

by Ed Bruce



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