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51. Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode: Where There's Smoke, There's Fired (1996)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

KACL's new owner, an eighty-five year old Texan with a nationwide chain of radio stations, has a job for Frasier: make his fiancée quit smoking. Frasier reels when he realizes the woman is Frasier's agent, Bebe Glaser.

Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin

Votes: 994

52. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One Where They're Going to Party! (1997)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Monica ends up having to choose between a head chef position or the catering business she started with Phoebe. Rachel is close to getting a promotion but tragedy strikes. Chandler and Ross are excited when an old friend is coming to town.

Director: Peter Bonerz | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 4,910

53. Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge (1994–1995)
Episode: Show 6 (1994)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Alan Partridge tactfully interviews two lesbians, Bridie McMahon and Wanda Harvey.

Director: Dominic Brigstocke | Stars: Steve Coogan, Richard Claxton, Danny Worters, Rebecca Front

Votes: 149

54. Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001–2011)
Episode: Death Roe (2005)

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

When a promising chef disappears and a restaurant critic is murdered, Goren and Eames investigate.

Director: Rick Wallace | Stars: Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Jamey Sheridan, Courtney B. Vance

Votes: 371

55. Simon & Simon (1981–1989)
Episode: A Little Wine with Murder? (1984)

TV-PG | Action, Crime, Drama

When a well-known food critic is found dead, it looks to be accidental but AJ suspects murder because he was drinking California wine. Rick and AJ go undercover as cook and waiter at a prestigious restaurant to learn the truth.

Director: Vincent McEveety | Stars: Jameson Parker, Gerald McRaney, Mary Carver, Tim Reid

Votes: 59

56. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner? (1999)

TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

When Homer is hired as a local food critic by a newspaper in Springfield, he finds himself in deep trouble after his reviews turn out to be too critical.

Directors: Jim Reardon, Nancy Kruse | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 2,157

57. Three's Company (1976–1984)
Episode: Critic's Choice (1982)

TV-PG | Comedy

A food critic's article says there are no great food chefs in the city. Janet & Terri encourage Jack to invite the critic to the apartment to review his food for the newspaper. The critic comes, but seems more interested in the gals.

Director: Dave Powers | Stars: John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt, Priscilla Barnes, Richard Kline

Votes: 164

58. Three's Company (1976–1984)
Episode: Out on a Limb (1983)

TV-PG | Comedy

Jack regrets sending a nasty letter to a popular food critic.

Director: Dave Powers | Stars: John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt, Priscilla Barnes, Richard Kline

Votes: 178

59. Three's Company (1976–1984)
Episode: The Not-So-Great Imposter (1981)

TV-PG | Comedy

Jack takes another man's name in order to get hired for a job unaware of all the trouble that comes along with it.

Director: Dave Powers | Stars: John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt, Suzanne Somers, Richard Kline

Votes: 197

60. The Twilight Zone (1985–1989)
Episode: Still Life/The Little People of Killany Woods/The Misfortune Cookie (1986)

TV-PG | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Dan Arnold finds that an antique camera used on an Amazon expedition years earlier yields mysterious photos. The town drunk claims to see leprechauns in a forest. Food critic Harry Folger pans a Chinese eatery without tasting the food.

Directors: Allan Arkush, J.D. Feigelson, Peter Medak | Stars: Robert Carradine, Marilyn Jones, John Carradine, Robert Morris

Votes: 328

61. You Can't Do That on Television (1979–2004)
Episode: Culture Junk (1982)

TV-Y | 25 min | Comedy, Family

The show lays out a feast of classic cultural elements, highlighting the bard, opera, ballet and portrait painting.

Director: Geoffrey Darby | Stars: Abby Hagyard, Martin Kerr, Kevin Kubusheskie, Les Lye

Votes: 37

62. CSI: NY (2004–2013)
Episode: A Daze of Wine and Roaches (2007)

TV-14 | 41 min | Action, Crime, Drama

At a French Revolution themed fund raiser at the UN, specifically at the French consulate, Mac, Stella and Hawkes find themselves hurdling diplomatic road blocks investigating two murders ... See full summary »

Director: Oz Scott | Stars: Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes, Carmine Giovinazzo, Anna Belknap

Votes: 327

63. Tatort (1970– )
Episode: Der Finger (2007)

TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

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Director: Peter Fratzscher | Stars: Miroslav Nemec, Udo Wachtveitl, Michael Fitz, Edita Malovcic

Votes: 110

64. The Kids in the Hall (1988–2021)
Episode: Episode #1.8 (1989)

TV-14 | 24 min | Comedy

Ping Pong, The Vacation, Ping Pong 2, Chain Gang, The Banker Doesn't Like Us, Dinosaurs, Ping Pong 3, Tony Comes to Dinner, The Banker Doesn't Like Us 2

Directors: Jack Budgell, Robert Boyd | Stars: Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney

Votes: 143

65. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: Meat Is Murder, But Murder Is Also Murder (2007)

TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Shawn and Gus investigate who poisoned a food critic. Gus's uncle Burton comes to town and tags along on the investigation, so Gus pretends to be psychic.

Director: Eric Laneuville | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,085

66. The Baker and the Beauty (2020)
Episode: Ruin My Life (2020)

TV-PG | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Daniel and Noa's relationship takes off. During Lewis's unwanted birthday party for her, Daniel learns some of Noa's past. The Garcias receive an outrageous order from a food critic but they cannot reject it.

Directors: David Frankel, Steve Pearlman | Stars: Victor Rasuk, Nathalie Kelley, Dan Bucatinsky, David Del Rio

Votes: 214

67. Endeavour (2012–2023)
Episode: Raga (2020)

TV-14 | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

As campaigning for the 1970 general election gets underway in Oxford, racial tensions escalate in the city and a clash between two young rival gangs results in tragedy.

Director: Zam Salim | Stars: Caroline O'Neill, Flora London, Jason Merrells, Harki Bhambra

Votes: 987

68. Masterchef Goes Large (2005– )
Episode: Episode #16.3 (2020)

29 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

The six qualifiers from the first two heats return for the first quarter-final, hoping to win a place in Knockout Week.

Director: David Crerar | Stars: John Torode, Gregg Wallace, India Fisher, Jay Rayner

69. Masterchef Goes Large (2005– )
Episode: Episode #16.6 (2020)

29 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

The six heat winners take part in the second quarter-final, competing for a place in Knockout Week. For today's Critic's Test Grace Dent challenges the amateur chefs to produce a party sharing plate.

Director: David Crerar | Stars: John Torode, Gregg Wallace, India Fisher, Grace Dent

70. Masterchef Goes Large (2005– )
Episode: Episode #16.9 (2020)

29 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Six heat winners return for the third quarter-final. Food critic William Sitwell sets them the challenge of creating a plant-based dish for him.

Director: David Crerar | Stars: John Torode, Gregg Wallace, India Fisher, William Sitwell

71. Masterchef Goes Large (2005– )
Episode: Episode #16.12 (2020)

29 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

It is the fourth quarter-final and the six heat winners return to face the Critic's Test - which today is set by Tom Parker-Bowles and asks for a dish featuring chilli.

Director: Ryan Stowell | Stars: John Torode, Gregg Wallace, India Fisher, Tom Parker-Bowles

72. Masterchef Goes Large (2005– )
Episode: Episode #16.15 (2020)

29 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

It's the last quarter-final, with 6 heat winners returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week. Food critic Jimi Famurewa asks for a dish inspired by flavours of the sweet shop.

Director: Ryan Stowell | Stars: John Torode, Gregg Wallace, India Fisher, Jimi Famurewa

73. Masterchef Goes Large (2005– )
Episode: Episode #16.21 (2020)

29 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

The five remaining chefs tackle the last challenge of the semi-finals - cooking for four of the UK's most feared restaurant critics.

Director: David Crerar | Stars: John Torode, Gregg Wallace, India Fisher, Grace Dent

74. Darkwing Duck (1991–1992)
Episode: Malice's Restaurant (1992)

TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Short, Action

Morgana opens a restaurant.

Directors: Tad Stones, Alan Zaslove | Stars: Charlie Adler, Christine Cavanaugh, Jim Cummings, Terence McGovern

Votes: 132

75. Kitchen Nightmares (2007–2023)
Episode: Hot Potato Cafe (2010)

TV-14 | 43 min | Reality-TV

The only thing "Hot" about the Hot Potato Café are the flames it is going down in, with a family trying to run their café but unsure of how to even do it and with zero passion, and a loss in costumers after a bad review.

Directors: Jay Hunter, Mark S. Jacobs | Stars: Gordon Ramsay, Claire Keller, Danielle Keller, Erin Keller

Votes: 218

76. The Bellflower Bunnies (2001–2008)
Episode: Chez Zinia (2008)

TV-Y | Animation, Comedy, Family

A car accident lands a restaurant critic close to the Bellflower home; impressed by Aunt Zinnia's cooking skills, he persuades the rabbits to open their own establishment. Though hoping to ... See full summary »

Director: Eric Berthier

77. Testees (2008)
Episode: Vac Attack (2008)

TV-MA | 21 min | Comedy

When super slob Peter earns the boys a chance to test a million dollar vacuum, they discover having a hyper intelligent, military grade home appliance really sucks.

Director: Ben Weinstein | Stars: Jeff Kassel, Steve Markle, Joe Pingue, Kim Schraner

Votes: 50

78. Cherish the Day (2020– )
Episode: Hearts Have Heartbeats (2022)

39 min | Drama, Romance

Sunday hosts a premiere party at the Vegetarian Food Collective, but the celebration takes a turn when Hosea stops by with a big surprise and gets competitive with Ellis.

Director: Tchaiko Omawale | Stars: Joy Bryant, Henry Simmons, Terri J. Vaughn, Richard Roundtree

79. Corner Gas (2004–2009)
Episode: R2 Bee Too (2009)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

Hank buys a toy robot online and makes Davis jealous, then Davis tried to top Hank. Brent decides to expand his corn dog pallet. A bee hive at Corner Gas needs to be dealt with, and everyone gets involved.

Director: Don McCutcheon | Stars: Brent Butt, Gabrielle Miller, Fred Ewanuick, Eric Peterson

Votes: 116

80. Durch die Nacht mit... (2002– )
Episode: Tim Raue und Dave Arnold (2009)

52 min | Documentary

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Director: Outi Turunen | Stars: Tim Raue, Dave Arnold, Louis DiPalo, Johnny Iuzzini

81. Comeback (2008–2011)
Episode: Koprovka (2009)

Comedy

Marcelka arranges an appearance in a TV show "Kdyz hvezdy vari" for Tomas. But his cooking skills might not be up to par.

Director: Petr Fiser | Stars: Tomás Matonoha, Kristýna Leichtová, Martin Dejdar, Dana Batulková

Votes: 20

82. Home and Away (1988– )
Episode: Episode #1.5148 (2010)

TV-14 | 28 min | Drama, Romance

Romeo breaks up his first full kiss with Indy, but soon builds up enough confidence to resume, at least until Sid turns up. Angelo gives his cheerful brother Paolo, whom he alone still ... See full summary »

Director: David Gould | Stars: Ray Meagher, Esther Anderson, Luke Jacobz, Axle Whitehead

83. Home and Away (1988– )
Episode: Episode #1.5147 (2010)

TV-14 | 28 min | Drama, Romance

Romeo applies for lifeguard and needn't reassure Indy long about loosing her waiting job at Angelo's as Irene offers her another. Angelo and Colleen worry about the possible visit of a food... See full summary »

Director: David Gould | Stars: Ray Meagher, Lynne McGranger, Lyn Collingwood, Josh Quong Tart

84. Nada (2023– )
Episode: La verdad de la milanesa (2023)

13+ | 33 min | Comedy, Drama

Antonia becomes increasingly established in her role and Manuel begins to see an undeniable improvement in her performance as his new employee.

Directors: Mariano Cohn, Gastón Duprat, Jerónimo Carranza | Stars: Luis Brandoni, Robert De Niro, Majo Cabrera, Silvia Kutika

Votes: 189

85. Garraway's Good Stuff (2022– )
Episode: Episode #1.8 (2022)

60 min | Talk-Show

This morning there is a foody flavour to the programme as Kate Garraway is joined in the studio by celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott and food critic and journalist Grace Dent.

Stars: Kate Garraway, Grace Dent, Ainsley Harriott, Shivi Ramoutar

86. Kitchen Nightmares (2007–2023)
Episode: Burger Kitchen: Part 2 (2011)

TV-14 | 43 min | Reality-TV

And now, the conclusion. Will Burger Kitchen stay afloat or will it end in a spectacular failure?

Director: Jay Hunter | Stars: Gordon Ramsay, Gordon Kennedy, Arthur Smith, Anthony

Votes: 212

87. The Finder (2012)
Episode: The Last Meal (2012)

TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

In a romantic mood, Walter accepts to find for Joe Turnbull the favorite dish he hopes may save his marriage. That really means retrieving the brilliant Cuban chef of their closed-down ... See full summary »

Director: Milan Cheylov | Stars: Geoff Stults, Maddie Hasson, Mercedes Mason, Michael Clarke Duncan

Votes: 241

88. My Life Is Murder (2019– )
Episode: Breaking Bread (2022)

TV-14 | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Feuding celebrity bakers put Alexa through her paces when a man is found drowned with a rare flour in his lungs.

Director: Kiel McNaughton | Stars: Lucy Lawless, Ebony Vagulans, Rawiri Jobe, Joseph Naufahu

Votes: 118

89. Kitchen Nightmares (2007–2023)
Episode: Mama Maria's (2012)

TV-14 | 44 min | Reality-TV

Chef Ramsay attempts to save a Brooklyn restaurant.

Director: Jay Hunter | Stars: John Esposito, Joe Fusco, Brian Gallagher, Gordon Ramsay

Votes: 165

90. The Hit List (2019– )
Episode: Celebrity Special (2023)

44 min | Game-Show, Music

Food critic Jay Rayner and baker John Whaite, Steps stars Faye Tozer and Ian 'H' Watkins and comedians Jayde Adams and Babatunde Aléshé are the celebrity contestants that are competing to win £10,000 for their chosen charity.

Director: Gary Brooks | Stars: Marvin Humes, Rochelle Humes, Jayde Adams, Babatunde Aleshe

91. Dinner (2013– )
Episode: Episode #1.11 (2013)

54 min | Comedy

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Director: Mamoru Hoshi | Stars: Yôsuke Eguchi, Kana Kurashina, Yûsuke Santamaria, Ricardo Balzarini

92. The Listener (2009–2014)
Episode: Man in the Mirror (2014)

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

Toby faces a mentally unstable suspect in the murder investigation of a psychiatrist.

Director: Bradley Walsh | Stars: Craig Olejnik, Lauren Lee Smith, Ennis Esmer, Anthony Lemke

Votes: 61

93. Vinari (2014– )
Episode: Vestba (2014)

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Director: Vojtech Moravec | Stars: Václav Postránecký, Tereza Kostková, Hynek Cermák, Pavel Liska

94. The Mysteries of Laura (2014–2016)
Episode: The Mystery of the Frozen Foodie (2015)

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

When the frozen body of a sous chef is found at a garbage dump, the squad's investigation takes them behind the scenes of Manhattan's restaurant industry and things get complicated when Laura develops a crush on one of the prime suspects.

Director: Cherie Nowlan | Stars: Debra Messing, Josh Lucas, Laz Alonso, Janina Gavankar

Votes: 196

95. BoJack Horseman (2014–2020)
Episode: Best Thing That Ever Happened (2016)

TV-MA | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

After Princess Carolyn's latest mistake as BoJack's agent gets worse and worse, their entire relationship comes into question.

Director: Amy Winfrey | Stars: Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Paul F. Tompkins

Votes: 4,466

96. Bull (2016–2022)
Episode: Bedside Manner (2016)

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

Bull tries to reverse the negative effect that an ego-maniacal doctor has on the jury. He also hires a past client's attorney thinking Benny may not be sympathetic enough to the jurors.

Director: Paul A. Edwards | Stars: Michael Weatherly, Freddy Rodríguez, Geneva Carr, Jaime Lee Kirchner

Votes: 678

97. Apostrophes (1975–1990)
Episode: L'estomac dans les talents (1990)

82 min | Talk-Show

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Director: Jean Cazenave | Stars: Bernard Pivot, Gloire Boulet, Marc Boulet, Jean-Marie Bourre

98. StarTalk (2015– )
Episode: Anthony Bourdain (2018)

TV-PG | 47 min | Talk-Show

Host Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews chef Anthony Bourdain; Sasheer Zamata, Guy Crosby and Yvette d'Entremont discuss the science of food as it relates to taste, cooking and climate change; ... See full summary »

Director: Peter Fackler | Stars: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Sasheer Zamata, Guy Crosby, Anthony Bourdain

Votes: 26

99. Beautiful Excursions (2006– )
Episode: Bahamas, un rêve en bleu (2018)

91 min | Documentary

A nice journey of Jérôme from the port of Nassau (the meeting with Andrica Smith-Munroe-the food critic-, the walk through Nassau, the pirates museum, the tasting of the queen conch ... See full summary »

Director: Jean-Yves Cauchard | Star: Jérôme Pitorin