The 103 Greatest TV Episodes
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1.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Rains of Castamere
(2013)
TV-MA | 51 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Robb and Catelyn arrive at the Twins for the wedding. Jon is put to the test to see where his loyalties truly lie. Bran's group decides to split up. Daenerys plans an invasion of Yunkai.
Director: David Nutter | Stars: Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, Richard Madden, Iain Glen
Votes: 117,677
2.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
Pine Barrens
(2001)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama
While Silvio has the flu, Chris and Paulie run his collections for him, which results in the pair getting lost in the woods and nearly freezing to death while Tony's affair with Gloria goes sour as does Meadow's relationship with Jackie Jr.
Director: Steve Buscemi | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 15,672
3.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Cape Feare
(1993)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Comedy
After being released from prison on parole, Sideshow Bob plots to murder Bart.
Director: Rich Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 5,770
4.
Father Ted (1995–1998)
Episode:
Speed 3
(1998)
TV-14 | 24 min | Comedy
A local milkman seeks revenge after Father Ted gets him fired.
Director: Andy De Emmony | Stars: Dermot Morgan, Ardal O'Hanlon, Frank Kelly, Pauline McLynn
Votes: 893
5.
Twin Peaks (2017)
Episode:
Part 8
(2017)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Gotta light?
Director: David Lynch | Stars: Kyle MacLachlan, Leslie Berger, Robert Broski, Cullen Douglas
Votes: 7,999
6.
Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Episode:
Two Impostors
(2012)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama
After a dead body is delivered in a crate and Margaret leaves him, Nucky spends the next day with a seriously wounded Eddie and Gyp's thugs trying to kill him.
Director: Allen Coulter | Stars: Steve Buscemi, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon, Shea Whigham
Votes: 3,135
7.
The Office (2001–2003)
Episode:
Christmas Special: Part 2
(2003)
TV-MA | 52 min | Comedy, Drama
Tim's world is rocked when Dawn turns up at the office to say hello. Despite a stern warning from Gareth and wise words from Keith in Accounts, Tim can't help but get his hopes up again. ... See full summary »
Directors: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook, Lucy Davis
Votes: 3,007
8.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
The Knight in White Satin Armor
(2000)
TV-MA | 61 min | Crime, Drama
Richie and Janice get engaged, but Richie's violent temper finally takes him too far. Tony, meanwhile, breaks up with Irina, much to her dismay.
Director: Allen Coulter | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 8,966
9.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Gliding Over All
(2012)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt expands his business overseas, and the money is pouring in.
Director: Michelle MacLaren | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 36,078
10.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Top Banana
(2003)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Michael suspects that George Sr. is running the business from inside prison. George Michael is made manager of the banana stand, and Michael gives Gob a letter to mail after Lucille suggests that he be included in the business.
Director: Anthony Russo | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 3,697
11.
Twin Peaks (1990–1991)
Episode:
Lonely Souls
(1990)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Cooper and the One-Armed Man inspect guests at the Great Northern. Hawk finds Harold Smith dead - with a mysterious suicide note and the diary torn to shreds. Leo speaks to Bobby about "new shoes."
Director: David Lynch | Stars: Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook
Votes: 6,440
12.
Father Ted (1995–1998)
Episode:
A Song for Europe
(1996)
TV-14 | 24 min | Comedy
Father Ted and Dougal enter their song, "My Lovely Horse", into the Euro Song 96 contest.
Director: Declan Lowney | Stars: Dermot Morgan, Ardal O'Hanlon, Frank Kelly, Pauline McLynn
Votes: 681
13.
The Office (2001–2003)
Episode:
Training
(2001)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy, Drama
To fend off the increasing staff disillusionment a Training Day has been scheduled. Dawn's engagement to Lee is on the rocks and Tim begins to think that he may at last have a chance with her.
Directors: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook, Lucy Davis
Votes: 2,426
14.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
Pilot
(1999)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama
A mobster passes out at a family barbecue and seeks therapy to understand why.
Director: David Chase | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 12,097
15.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
Battle of the Bastards
(2016)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Jon and Sansa face Ramsay Bolton on the fields of Winterfell. Daenerys strikes back at her enemies. Theon and Yara arrive in Meereen.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington, Emilia Clarke, Liam Cunningham
Votes: 224,068
16.
Eastbound & Down (2009–2013)
Episode:
Chapter 1
(2009)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport
When he loses his speed, former Major League Baseball pitcher, Kenny Powers (Danny McBride) is forced to move in with his brother in his old home town. Kenny takes a job as a substitute physical education teacher at his old home town.
Director: Jody Hill | Stars: Danny McBride, Katy Mixon Greer, John Hawkes, Andy Daly
Votes: 1,040
17.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
Up the Down Steroid
(2004)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Jimmy begins using steroids to improve his chances in the special Olympics. Meanwhile, Cartman disguises himself as a handicapped boy so he can enter as well and win the cash prize.
Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, April Stewart, Mona Marshall
Votes: 3,388
18.
Barry (2018–2023)
Episode:
ronny/lily
(2019)
TV-MA | 38 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
An encounter that Barry never could have predicted has surprising effects.
Director: Bill Hader | Stars: Bill Hader, Stephen Root, Sarah Goldberg, Anthony Carrigan
Votes: 15,163
19.
Twin Peaks (1990–1991)
Episode:
Beyond Life and Death
(1991)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Agent Cooper follows Windom Earle and Annie into the depths of the Black Lodge. Big Ed and Norma get a shock when Nadine suffers head trauma. Andrew and Pete unlock Eckhardt's final box and Audrey stages an act of civil disobedience.
Director: David Lynch | Stars: Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook
Votes: 6,222
20.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Final Grades
(2006)
TV-MA | 79 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
In the Season Four finale, the bodies from the vacants pile up while Burrell offers his support to Daniels and admonishes Rawls for crossing him. A distraught Bubbles finds himself at his wit's end after his revenge plan backfires.
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Frankie Faison, Aidan Gillen
Votes: 6,032
21.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
Funhouse
(2000)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama
Tony gets sick from food poisoning and blames Artie's restaurant. Pussy, meanwhile, reaches the end of the line.
Director: John Patterson | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 9,813
22.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Lisa's First Word
(1992)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
While trying to coax Maggie into saying her first word, Homer and Marge talk about how Lisa spoke hers.
Director: Mark Kirkland | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 3,902
23.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Pilot
(2008)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, chemistry teacher Walter White teams up with former student Jesse Pinkman to cook and sell crystal meth.
Director: Vince Gilligan | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 43,197
24.
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: 3,645
25.
Black Mirror (2011– )
Episode:
The Entire History of You
(2011)
TV-MA | 49 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
In the near future, everyone has access to a memory implant that records everything they do, see and hear. You need never forget a face again - but is that always a good thing?
Director: Brian Welsh | Stars: Toby Kebbell, Jodie Whittaker, Tom Cullen, Amy Beth Hayes
Votes: 64,788
26.
Band of Brothers (2001)
Episode:
Bastogne
(2001)
TV-MA | 64 min | Drama, History, War
In the dead of winter, the men of Easy Company fend off frostbite and hunger - in addition to the enemy - while holding the line in a forest outside of Bastogne. Meanwhile, exhausted medic Eugene Roe finds friendship with a Belgian nurse.
Director: David Leland | Stars: Kirk Acevedo, Doug Allen, William Armstrong, Philip Barantini
Votes: 10,224
27.
The Walking Dead (2010–2022)
Episode:
Days Gone Bye
(2010)
TV-14 | 67 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Deputy Sheriff Rick Grimes awakens from a coma, and searches for his family in a world ravaged by the undead.
Director: Frank Darabont | Stars: Andrew Lincoln, Jon Bernthal, Sarah Wayne Callies, Laurie Holden
Votes: 29,913
28.
Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode:
The Contest
(1992)
PG | 23 min | Comedy
George's mother throws her back out when she falls down after catching George performing a personal act; the gang partakes in a contest of self-denial.
Director: Tom Cherones | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander
Votes: 9,195
29.
Gangs of London (2020– )
Episode:
Episode 1
(2020)
TV-MA | 93 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Finn Wallace, London's most powerful criminal, is dead - and nobody knows who ordered the hit; Elliot rises through the ranks when he recovers Finn's missing driver.
Director: Gareth Evans | Stars: Jack Donoghue, Joe Cole, Aled ap Steffan, Darren Evans
Votes: 2,197
30.
Twin Peaks (1990–1991)
Episode:
May the Giant Be with You
(1990)
TV-14 | 93 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A wounded Agent Cooper has a vision of a giant who gives him several clues about the murder of Laura Palmer. Shelly and Pete recover from the mill fire, but Josie and Catherine are missing.
Director: David Lynch | Stars: Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook
Votes: 5,682
31.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
Long Term Parking
(2004)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama
Tony makes a request to Johnny Sack on behalf of his cousin, and Adriana makes a request to the FBI, followed by one to Chris.
Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, Steven Van Zandt
Votes: 10,692
32.
The Royle Family (1998–2012)
Episode:
Antony's Birthday
(1999)
29 min | Comedy
Family, friends and neighbours gather at the Royle home for Antony's 18th birthday and to meet his new girlfriend, Emma. Dave brings an unwanted gift into the house and Jim, of course, gets his banjo out.
Director: Steve Bendelack | Stars: Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash, Geoffrey Hughes, Sue Johnston
Votes: 159
33.
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)
Episode:
The Doll
(2001)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Larry's attendance at a screening results in chaos; an unlockable bathroom door causes trouble.
Director: Robert B. Weide | Stars: Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Votes: 3,228
34.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
-30-
(2008)
TV-MA | 93 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Carcetti maps out a damage-control scenario with the police brass in the wake of a startling revelation from Pearlman and Daniels. Their choice: clean up the mess...or hide the dirt.
Director: Clark Johnson | Stars: Dominic West, Reg E. Cathey, John Doman, Aidan Gillen
Votes: 6,761
35.
South Park (1997– )
Episode:
Scott Tenorman Must Die
(2001)
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Cartman plans an elaborate revenge when an older boy cons him out of money.
Director: Eric Stough | Stars: Jonny Greenwood, Radiohead, Trey Parker, Matt Stone
Votes: 10,572
36.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
Members Only
(2006)
TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama
Gene Pontecorvo makes a final break from the mob life, while Junior's paranoid delusions could be the end of Tony.
Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 7,719
37.
Twin Peaks (2017)
Episode:
Part 16
(2017)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
No knock, no doorbell.
Director: David Lynch | Stars: Kyle MacLachlan, Chrysta Bell, Jim Belushi, Richard Bucher
Votes: 5,875
38.
Futurama (1999– )
Episode:
Jurassic Bark
(2002)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Fry discovers the intact fossilized remains of his pet dog from his old life. The Professor reveals he can clone the animal.
Director: Swinton O. Scott III | Stars: Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 6,907
39.
Lost (2004–2010)
Episode:
Walkabout
(2004)
TV-14 | 42 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
When the survivors run out of food, Locke, Kate, and Michael go out hunting for boar. Michael gets injured, so he and Kate go back. But Locke stays out hunting, and ends up running into the creature living in the jungle.
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Emilie de Ravin, Matthew Fox, Jorge Garcia
Votes: 8,791
40.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Homer the Heretic
(1992)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
After attributing a relaxing Sunday to his skipping church, Homer vows to never attend service again, and forms his own religion to justify his behavior.
Director: Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 5,189
41.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
Duck and Cover
(2003)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
McNulty goes on a drunken binge of legendary proportions. Fellow stevedores convince Ziggy to fight Maui. Bunk, seeing McNulty's desperation, talks Daniels into asking for him. Daniels does... See full summary »
Director: Daniel Attias | Stars: Dominic West, Chris Bauer, Paul Ben-Victor, John Doman
Votes: 4,350
42.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Felina
(2013)
TV-14 | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walter White returns to Albuquerque one last time to secure his family's future and settle old scores.
Director: Vince Gilligan | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 139,286
43.
The Office (2001–2003)
Episode:
Charity
(2002)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy, Drama
It's the annual comic relief day fund raiser at the office and the employees are up to their usual silliness. Tim raises money from his mates by playing a prank on Gareth. Dawn is selling ... See full summary »
Directors: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook, Lucy Davis
Votes: 1,887
44.
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)
Episode:
The Bare Midriff
(2009)
TV-MA | 31 min | Comedy
Larry inadvertently creates a miracle when he fires his assistant for exposing her waistline around the office. Jerry gets the idea to use Larry's latest mishap as part of the upcoming Seinfeld reunion show.
Director: Larry Charles | Stars: Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Jerry Seinfeld
Votes: 1,817
45.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
Dinner Party
(2008)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Michael invites Jim and Pam and Andy and Angela to a couples-only dinner party, where they witness Michael and Jan's extremely dysfunctional home life. Dwight finds a way to invite himself, too.
Director: Paul Feig | Stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer
Votes: 12,149
46.
Mr. Robot (2015–2019)
Episode:
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(2017)
TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Elliot tries to piece everything together and stop Stage 2 as chaos quickly unfolds at E Corp; Angela tries to do a job intended for Elliot while avoiding imminent threats; Darlene brings Elliot up to speed and tells him the truth.
Director: Sam Esmail | Stars: Rami Malek, Carly Chaikin, Portia Doubleday, Michael Cristofer
Votes: 13,481
47.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Mountain and the Viper
(2014)
TV-MA | 52 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Theon helps Ramsay seize Moat Cailin. The wildlings attack Mole's Town. Sansa comes up with a story to protect Lord Baelish. Daenerys finds out a secret about Jorah Mormont. Oberyn Martell faces Gregor Clegane, the Mountain.
Director: Alex Graves | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke
Votes: 60,389
48.
The Wire (2002–2008)
Episode:
The Hunt
(2002)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
While Greggs' life hangs in the balance, the entire department attempts to hunt down Savino. When Wallace flips, willing to testify that Stringer, Wee-Bey and Bird killed Brandon, Daniels ... See full summary »
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Dominic West, John Doman, Idris Elba, Frankie Faison
Votes: 5,406
49.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One Where Everybody Finds Out
(1999)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
When Phoebe finds out about Monica and Chandler, she and Rachel attempt to get them to confess their relationship.
Director: Michael Lembeck | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 13,144
50.
Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003)
Episode:
Time on Our Hands
(1996)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy
Things aren't too good at Nelson Mandela house. Raquel's parents are due to visit for dinner and will be meeting Del for the first time, causing her to panic. Dinner is ultimately ruined ... See full summary »
Director: Tony Dow | Stars: David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Buster Merryfield, Tessa Peake-Jones
Votes: 1,130
51.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
Shut the Door. Have a Seat
(2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama
With another sale on the horizon, Sterling, Cooper, and Draper convince Lane Pryce to fire them and then join them as they start up a new advertising firm. At home, Betty follows through with her plans to divorce Don.
Director: Matthew Weiner | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 5,100
52.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Pier Pressure
(2004)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
When Buster asks George-Michael to buy him marijuana to treat Lucille Austero's vertigo, Michael stages a phony bust to teach George-Michael a lesson.
Director: Joe Russo | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 3,588
53.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
You Only Move Twice
(1996)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Comedy
The Simpsons move to Cypress Creek, where Homer unwittingly works for a charismatic supervillain; the rest of the family struggles with the transfer.
Director: Mike B. Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 6,398
54.
Twin Peaks (1990–1991)
Episode:
Northwest Passage
(1989)
Unrated | 94 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The small northwest town of Twin Peaks, Washington is shaken up when the body of the Homecoming Queen, Laura Palmer, is discovered washed up on a riverbank, wrapped in plastic.
Director: David Lynch | Stars: Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook
Votes: 16,855
55.
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)
Episode:
The Ski Lift
(2005)
TV-MA | 34 min | Comedy
In Larry's hunt to get Richard Lewis a kidney, he ingratiates himself to the head of a kidney consortium by playing to the man's very Orthodox Jew aims. Also, Larry suspects Lewis' nurse has a disturbing way of hiding items she has stolen.
Director: Larry Charles | Stars: Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Richard Lewis
Votes: 2,222
56.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Winds of Winter
(2016)
TV-MA | 68 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Cersei and Loras Tyrell stand trial by the gods. Daenerys prepares to set sail for Westeros. Davos confronts Melisandre. Sam and Gilly arrive in the Citadel. Bran discovers a long-kept secret. Lord Frey has an uninvited guest.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Kit Harington
Votes: 159,765
57.
Oz (1997–2003)
Episode:
A Town Without Pity
(2000)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
With things wild in Em City, O'Reily begins a surprising affair. Zabitz asks Schillinger for protection from Keller--who tries to get into the rehab program to make amends with Sister Pete.... See full summary »
Director: J. Miller Tobin | Stars: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Rita Moreno
Votes: 2,097
58.
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: 1,012
59.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Homer at the Bat
(1992)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer and his co-workers qualify for the plant softball team's league final, but Mr. Burns hires nine professional MLB players in order to win a $1 million bet.
Director: Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 4,721
60.
The Larry Sanders Show (1992–1998)
Episode:
Hank's Sex Tape
(1995)
TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy
Hank worries that his life is ruined when someone steals an embarrassing videotape from his office.
Director: Todd Holland | Stars: Garry Shandling, Jeffrey Tambor, Wallace Langham, Penny Johnson Jerald
Votes: 228
61.
Chernobyl (2019)
Episode:
Vichnaya Pamyat
(2019)
TV-MA | 72 min | Drama, History, Thriller
Valery, Boris and Ulana risk their lives and reputations to expose the truth about Chernobyl.
Director: Johan Renck | Stars: Douggie McMeekin, Jamie Sives, Michael Socha, Adam Nagaitis
Votes: 62,849
62.
Twin Peaks (1990–1991)
Episode:
Zen, or the Skill to Catch a Killer
(1990)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Ben Horne's brother, Jerry, arrives in Twin Peaks; together they travel to One Eyed Jack's and meet with the madam, Blackie O'Reilly. Audrey leaves a clue for Cooper. Deputy Hawk finds a bloody towel near the crime scene.
Director: David Lynch | Stars: Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook
Votes: 6,727
63.
Brass Eye (1997–2001)
Episode:
Paedophilia
(2001)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy
Director: Tristram Shapeero | Stars: Amelia Bullmore, Julia Davis, Kevin Eldon, Paul Mark Elliott
Votes: 867
64.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
Squeeze
(1993)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Mulder and Scully search for a humanoid killer whose savage murder spree reoccurs every 30 years.
Director: Harry Longstreet | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Doug Hutchison, Donal Logue
Votes: 8,453
65.
Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode:
Hardhome
(2015)
TV-MA | 61 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Tyrion advises Daenerys. Sansa forces Theon to tell her a secret. Cersei remains stubborn. Arya meets her first target. Jon and Tormund meet with the wildling elders.
Director: Miguel Sapochnik | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington
Votes: 108,189
66.
Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode:
The Getaway
(2009)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dexter and Arthur find themselves on a collision course, as Debra unearths a shocking long-hidden truth, Rita admits her marriage to Dexter is troubled, and Batista and LaGuerta face the consequences of an ethics breach. Season Finale.
Director: Steve Shill | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington
Votes: 15,726
67.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005– )
Episode:
The Nightman Cometh
(2008)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy
Charlie stages a rock opera based on his song "Nightman," and recruits the rest of the gang to help him with it.
Director: Matt Shakman | Stars: Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson
Votes: 8,139
68.
Father Ted (1995–1998)
Episode:
Hell
(1996)
TV-14 | 24 min | Comedy
Fathers Ted, Dougal, and Jack take a holiday in a borrowed caravan.
Director: Declan Lowney | Stars: Dermot Morgan, Ardal O'Hanlon, Frank Kelly, Pauline McLynn
Votes: 692
69.
Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode:
Ozymandias
(2013)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Walt goes on the run. Jesse is taken hostage. Marie forces Skyler to tell Walter, Jr. the truth.
Director: Rian Johnson | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris
Votes: 215,196
70.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Rosebud
(1993)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
After his birthday party goes wrong, Mr. Burns begins to want his childhood toy, a teddy bear named Bobo; Homer finds that Maggie is in possession of the doll.
Director: Wesley Archer | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 4,435
71.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
The Suitcase
(2010)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama
Don deliberately delays returning an important call from California, because he knows it's bad news about Anna. Instead, he keeps himself occupied by forcing Peggy to miss her birthday dinner to pull an all-nighter with him for a client.
Director: Jennifer Getzinger | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 6,433
72.
Life on Mars (2006–2007)
Episode:
Episode #2.8
(2007)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The CID team goes undercover to prevent a payroll robbery, but Sam's determination to return to 2006 endangers them all.
Director: S.J. Clarkson | Stars: John Simm, Philip Glenister, Liz White, Dean Andrews
Votes: 666
73.
American Crime Story (2016– )
Episode:
Marcia, Marcia, Marcia
(2016)
TV-MA | 51 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Tensions rise as the defense starts taking aims at racial implications in the case, and as Marcia faces an ongoing divorce and negative representation in the media.
Director: Ryan Murphy | Stars: Sterling K. Brown, Kenneth Choi, Christian Clemenson, Cuba Gooding Jr.
Votes: 3,791
74.
Family Guy (1999– )
Episode:
Da Boom
(1999)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Comedy
Peter's paranoia about the end of the world makes the family cancel their New Year's Eve '99 plans, but for once, Peter is actually somewhat right.
Directors: Bob Jaques, Pete Michels, Peter Shin | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis
Votes: 3,128
75.
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: 6,365
76.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003)
Episode:
Hush
(1999)
TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
When everyone in Sunnydale loses their voice, the Scooby Gang must silently solve the mystery of the monsters who stole their ability to speak.
Director: Joss Whedon | Stars: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, James Marsters
Votes: 8,255
77.
Flight of the Conchords (2007–2009)
Episode:
Yoko
(2007)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy, Music, Musical
Murray is perturbed when Bret cancels a band tour to be with his girlfriend Coco. Jemaine's dismay, coupled with the betrayal felt by lone fan Mel (who has a crush on Bret), threatens the band's future.
Director: Troy Miller | Stars: Jemaine Clement, Bret McKenzie, Rhys Darby, Kristen Schaal
Votes: 805
78.
Generation Kill (2008)
Episode:
Bomb in the Garden
(2008)
TV-MA | 68 min | Drama, War
Bravo reaches Baghdad, where the men are shocked by the sheer size and scope of the city. As their time there comes to an end, the Marines take inventory and reflect--even as tensions boil over and disaster strikes.
Director: Susanna White | Stars: Alexander Skarsgård, James Ransone, Lee Tergesen, Jon Huertas
Votes: 932
79.
Heroes (2006–2010)
Episode:
Chapter Seventeen 'Company Man'
(2007)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
H.R.G.'s past catches up to him as Matt and Ted Sprague come to Texas looking for answers, and take him, his wife, son and Claire hostage -- leading to a tragic, explosive showdown.
Director: Allan Arkush | Stars: Jack Coleman, Greg Grunberg, Hayden Panettiere, Eric Roberts
Votes: 2,564
80.
The Tick (1994–1997)
Episode:
Evil Sits Down for a Moment
(1995)
TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The Ottoman can control furniture, and wants to rule with Die Fliedermaus.
Director: Hank Tucker | Stars: Townsend Coleman, Rob Paulsen, Jess Harnell, Cam Clarke
Votes: 67
81.
Six Feet Under (2001–2005)
Episode:
Everyone's Waiting
(2005)
TV-MA | 73 min | Comedy, Drama
Nate and Brenda's daughter Willa is born, but 2 months early and at only 2 lb. 4 oz., requiring a prolonged hospital stay. Nate is convinced she won't make it and insists that he can't ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Ball | Stars: Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose
Votes: 12,281
82.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005– )
Episode:
Sweet Dee's Dating a Retarded Person
(2007)
TV-MA | 21 min | Comedy
While Dennis and Dee try to figure out if the rapper Dee is dating has a mental handicap or not, Charlie, Mac, and Frank try to start their own band without knowledge of how to play musical instruments.
Director: Jerry Levine | Stars: Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson
Votes: 5,014
83.
Red Dwarf (1988– )
Episode:
Future Echoes
(1988)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
Holly navigates Red Dwarf during light speed. But when Red Dwarf goes through light speed 24-hours early, the crew witnesses strange events and they find they are witnessing "Future Echoes" images of events that will happen in the future.
Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Norman Lovett
Votes: 1,175
84.
The Leftovers (2014–2017)
Episode:
International Assassin
(2015)
TV-MA | 63 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
In the wake of Kevin's desperate decision to vanquish Patti, questions and answers emerge as the world adjusts to the repercussions of what comes next.
Director: Craig Zobel | Stars: Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Liv Tyler
Votes: 9,748
85.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
Humbug
(1995)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The agents search for a killer in a Florida town inhabited by sideshow performers.
Director: Kim Manners | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Jim Rose, Wayne Grace
Votes: 5,918
86.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
Remedial Chaos Theory
(2011)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
At Abed and Troy's housewarming party, Jeff decides to let the decision on who gets the pizza rest on the roll of the dice, leaving Abed to contemplate six alternate realities.
Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 13,734
87.
Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode:
Ham Radio
(1997)
TV-G | 23 min | Comedy
Frasier tries to direct an old-time radio drama for KACL, but his over-directing turns the show into a complete disaster - just as Niles predicted.
Director: David Lee | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 2,019
88.
Rick and Morty (2013– )
Episode:
Pickle Rick
(2017)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Rick turns himself into a pickle while Beth, Summer, and Morty go to family therapy.
Directors: Anthony Chun, Wesley Archer, Nathan Litz | Stars: Justin Roiland, Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke
Votes: 21,969
89.
The Bear (2022– )
Episode:
Forks
(2023)
TV-MA | 35 min | Comedy, Drama
Carmy decides to send Richie to intern at a fancy restaurant to prepare for the opening of The Bear. Once in the establishment, he is entrusted with the drying of the forks.
Director: Christopher Storer | Stars: Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce
Votes: 14,713
90.
The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst (2015–2024)
Episode:
"What the Hell Did I Do?"
(2015)
TV-14 | 38 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Filmmakers spend nearly a decade investigating Robert Durst and his alleged crimes.
Director: Andrew Jarecki | Stars: Juliette Campa, Rose Cordova, Robert Durst, Andrew Jarecki
Votes: 1,365
91.
True Detective (2014– )
Episode:
Who Goes There
(2014)
TV-MA | 56 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Martin is faced with marital problems. The search for Reggie Ledoux leads the detectives to a motorcycle gang called the Iron Crusaders, which Rust worked undercover in the past.
Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Potts
Votes: 35,054
92.
Hannibal (2013–2015)
Episode:
Mizumono
(2014)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Jack devises a plan to apprehend Hannibal, while Hannibal prepares for his departure. Will makes his decision, and it results in devastating consequences.
Director: David Slade | Stars: Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen, Caroline Dhavernas, Laurence Fishburne
Votes: 21,504
93.
Dark (2017–2020)
Episode:
Ein unendlicher Kreis
(2019)
TV-MA | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Armed with a plan to prevent the apocalypse, Jonas travels to 2019. During the Nielsens' anniversary party, Ulrich sneaks off with Hannah.
Director: Baran bo Odar | Stars: Louis Hofmann, Sebastian Rudolph, Maja Schöne, Lisa Vicari
Votes: 15,781
94.
Westworld (2016–2022)
Episode:
Trompe L'Oeil
(2016)
TV-MA | 56 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Dolores, William and Lawrence journey into treacherous terrain; Maeve presents her demand; Bernard considers his next move.
Director: Frederick E.O. Toye | Stars: Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Jeffrey Wright, James Marsden
Votes: 21,485
95.
Succession (2018–2023)
Episode:
Connor's Wedding
(2023)
TV-MA | 62 min | Comedy, Drama
While Logan doles out an unsavory task ahead of his trip to meet Matsson, Connor fixates on minutiae at his wedding.
Director: Mark Mylod | Stars: Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Dagmara Dominczyk
Votes: 36,171
96.
The Deuce (2017–2019)
Episode:
Nobody Has to Get Hurt
(2018)
TV-MA | 63 min | Drama
Kiki finds new partners for a deal for Lori. Vincent visits his father for advice. C.C wants to get paid for Red Hot.
Director: Tanya Hamilton | Stars: James Franco, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Chris Bauer
Votes: 724
97.
Mindhunter (2017–2019)
Episode:
Episode #2.5
(2019)
TV-MA | 71 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Bill's devastating family situation spills over during his interview with Holden's holy-grail subject: Charlie Manson. Wendy's new romance heats up.
Director: Andrew Dominik | Stars: Sonny Valicenti, Holt McCallany, Stacey Roca, Michael Cerveris
Votes: 6,210
98.
Better Call Saul (2015–2022)
Episode:
Chicanery
(2017)
TV-14 | 49 min | Crime, Drama
Kim and Jimmy face off with Chuck and Howard at the New Mexico Bar Association hearing.
Director: Daniel Sackheim | Stars: Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn, Patrick Fabian
Votes: 27,780
99.
Spaced (1999–2001)
Episode:
Gone
(2001)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy
Sophie calls off a date with Tim at the last minute, citing that she has to work late. Having experienced the same thing with his last girlfriend who left him for her boss and his best ... See full summary »
Director: Edgar Wright | Stars: Simon Pegg, Jessica Hynes, Julia Deakin, Nick Frost
Votes: 958
100.
Atlanta (2016–2022)
Episode:
Teddy Perkins
(2018)
TV-MA | 35 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
When Darius goes to pick up a piano, he meets Teddy Perkins, a strange, eccentric man who makes him feel uneasy.
Director: Hiro Murai | Stars: Donald Glover, Brian Tyree Henry, LaKeith Stanfield, Khris Davis
Votes: 8,959
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