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1. The Office (2005–2013)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
A mockumentary on a group of typical office workers, where the workday consists of ego clashes, inappropriate behavior, and tedium.
Stars: Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson
Votes: 712,736
2. Shameless (2011–2021)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
A scrappy, feisty, fiercely loyal Chicago family makes no apologies.
Stars: Emmy Rossum, William H. Macy, Ethan Cutkosky, Jeremy Allen White
Votes: 285,793
3. The Night Of (2016)
TV-MA | 66 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
After a night of partying with a woman he picked up, a man wakes up to find her stabbed to death and is charged with her murder.
Stars: Riz Ahmed, John Turturro, Bill Camp, Amara Karan
Votes: 171,899
4. The Circle (2020– )
TV-MA | 48 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Players start off isolated in an apartment, and with their online interactions as their only means of any communication. The players use a social media platform called "The Circle".
Stars: Michelle Buteau, Shubham Goel, Deleesa St Agathe, Chloe Veitch
Votes: 8,288
5. Three's Company (1976–1984)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of two women and one man living in one apartment and their neighbors.
Stars: John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt, Suzanne Somers, Richard Kline
Votes: 17,126
6. All in the Family (1971–1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
A working class man constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day.
Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 18,677
7. Luther: The Fallen Sun (2023)
R | 129 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Brilliant but disgraced detective John Luther breaks out of prison to hunt down a sadistic serial killer who is terrorising London.
Director: Jamie Payne | Stars: Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, Andy Serkis, Dermot Crowley
Votes: 64,290
8. Edge of Darkness (2010)
R | 117 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
As homicide detective Thomas Craven investigates the murder of his activist daughter, he uncovers a corporate cover-up and government conspiracy that attracts an agent tasked with cleaning up the evidence.
Director: Martin Campbell | Stars: Mel Gibson, Ray Winstone, Danny Huston, Bojana Novakovic
Votes: 99,061 | Gross: $43.31M
9. American Idol (2002– )
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music
Twelve American finalists (six men and six women) compete in a singing contest.
Stars: Ryan Seacrest, Mark Thompson, Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell
Votes: 22,244
10. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of a cantankerous junk dealer and his frustrated son.
Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, LaWanda Page, Don Bexley
Votes: 10,818
11. Being Human (2011–2014)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Three twenty-somethings share a house and try to live a normal life despite being a ghost, a werewolf, and a vampire.
Stars: Sam Witwer, Meaghan Rath, Sam Huntington, Kristen Hager
Votes: 26,898
12. Widows (2018)
R | 129 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Four women with nothing in common except a debt left behind by their dead husbands' criminal activities take fate into their own hands and conspire to forge a future on their own terms.
Director: Steve McQueen | Stars: Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki
Votes: 104,156 | Gross: $42.40M
13. The Office: Superfan Episodes (2020– )
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
The original office with new bonus footage that was cut for run time on tv originally.
Stars: Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Melora Hardin
Votes: 610
14. Hell's Kitchen (2005– )
TV-G | 42 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
World renowned chef Gordon Ramsay puts aspiring young chefs through rigorous cooking challenges and dinner services at his restaurant in Hollywood, "Hell's Kitchen".
Stars: Gordon Ramsay, Jean Philippe Susilovic, Scott Leibfried, Jason Thompson
Votes: 22,823
15. Queer as Folk (2000–2005)
TV-MA | 47 min | Drama, Romance
Brash humor and genuine emotion make up this series revolving around the lives, loves, ambitions, careers and friendships of a group of gay men and women living on Liberty Avenue in contemporary Pittsburgh, PA.
Stars: Gale Harold, Hal Sparks, Randy Harrison, Michelle Clunie
Votes: 22,463
16. MI-5 (2015)
R | 104 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
When a terrorist escapes custody during a routine handover, Will Holloway must team with disgraced MI5 Intelligence Chief Harry Pearce to track him down before an imminent terrorist attack on London.
Director: Bharat Nalluri | Stars: Kit Harington, Peter Firth, Jennifer Ehle, Michael Wildman
Votes: 23,912
17. Too Close for Comfort (1980–1987)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
In liberal San Francisco a conservative cartoonist tries to keep his two daughters, who rent an apartment below him, safe. In season 6 the cartoonist buys a small-town newspaper in Tiburon.
Stars: Ted Knight, Nancy Dussault, Jim J. Bullock, Deborah Van Valkenburgh
Votes: 2,705
18. Ali G Indahouse (2002)
R | 85 min | Comedy
Ali G unwittingly becomes a pawn in the Chancellor's plot to overthrow the Prime Minister of Great Britain. However, Ali is embraced by the nation as a voice of the youth, making the PM and his government more popular than ever.
Director: Mark Mylod | Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, Emilio Rivera, Gina La Piana, Dana de Celis
Votes: 95,941
19. Pennies from Heaven (1981)
R | 108 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
During the Great Depression, a sheet-music salesman seeks to escape his dreary life through popular music and a love affair with an innocent schoolteacher.
Director: Herbert Ross | Stars: Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Jessica Harper, Vernel Bagneris
Votes: 6,231 | Gross: $9.18M
20. Mistresses (I) (2013–2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller
Follows the scandalous lives of a group of four girlfriends, each on her own path to self-discovery as they brave the turbulent journey together.
Stars: Alyssa Milano, Jes Macallan, Rochelle Aytes, Yunjin Kim
Votes: 14,002
21. Life on Mars (2008–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A present day car accident mysteriously sends a detective back to the 1970s.
Stars: Jason O'Mara, Michael Imperioli, Gretchen Mol, Jonathan Murphy
Votes: 10,731
22. The Tomorrow People (2013–2014)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Stephen helps genetically advanced teenagers hide from a paramilitary group hunting them down.
Stars: Robbie Amell, Peyton List, Luke Mitchell, Aaron Yoo
Votes: 37,158
23. Gracepoint (2014)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Mystery
When a young boy is found dead on an idyllic beach, a major police investigation gets underway in the small California seaside town where the tragedy occurred. Soon deemed a homicide, the case sparks a media frenzy, which throws the boy's family into further turmoil and upends the lives of all of the town's residents.
Stars: David Tennant, Anna Gunn, Virginia Kull, Kevin Rankin
Votes: 6,956
24. Dancing with the Stars (I) (2005– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Family, Music, Reality-TV
U.S. reality show based on the British series "Strictly Come Dancing," where celebrities partner up with professional dancers and compete against each other in weekly elimination rounds to determine a winner.
Stars: Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, Tom Bergeron, Len Goodman
Votes: 10,474
25. Skins (2011)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Drama
About a group of teenagers in their final years of high school in Baltimore.
Stars: Danny Flaherty, Ron Mustafa, James Newman, Jesse Carere
Votes: 5,830
26. The Prisoner (2009)
45 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
An update to the cult favorite series from the 1960s about a government agent who is kidnapped and sent to a remote island known as "The Village."
Stars: Ian McKellen, Jim Caviezel, Ruth Wilson, Jamie Campbell Bower
Votes: 7,972
27. Dear John (1988–1992)
30 min | Comedy
A divorced man tries to get his life back in order after losing everything to his ex-wife.
Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jere Burns, Jane Carr, Isabella Hofmann
Votes: 1,836
28. Sirens (2014–2015)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A comedy that follows three Chicago EMTs who despite their narcissistic and self-destructive personalities are uniquely qualified to save lives.
Stars: Michael Mosley, Kevin Daniels, Kevin Bigley, Jessica McNamee
Votes: 6,695
29. Cosby (1996–2000)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Hilton Lucas was forced by his employer to retire. His wife has trouble with him always being at home and so does he.
Stars: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Doug E. Doug, T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh
Votes: 2,753
30. The IT Crowd (2006 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Follows the story of two computer geeks who work in the I.T. department of a major company, and their female supervisor who's actually a grifter.
Director: Gail Mancuso | Stars: Rocky Carroll, Shea Curry, Jessica St. Clair, Joel McHale
Votes: 2,062
31. Doctor Who (1996 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 89 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
The newly-regenerated Doctor takes on the Master on the turn of the millennium, 31 December 1999.
Director: Geoffrey Sax | Stars: Paul McGann, Eric Roberts, Daphne Ashbrook, Sylvester McCoy
Votes: 10,449
32. Primeval: New World (2012–2013)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Canadian spin-off of Primeval (2007). A new team of scientists from the Cross Photonics company in Vancouver track down dangerous creatures emerging through anomalies in time.
Stars: Niall Matter, Sara Canning, Danny Rahim, Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe
Votes: 4,868
33. Prime Suspect (2011–2012)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Jane Timoney, an iconoclastic female detective, must make her bones in a tough New York precinct that is dominated by men.
Stars: Maria Bello, Brían F. O'Byrne, Kirk Acevedo, Peter Gerety
Votes: 4,086
34. The Ropers (1979–1980)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Stanley and Helen Roper sold their apartment complex and moved into a new one. Their characteristic quirks are intact as they deal with new neighbors and frequent visits from Helen's sister.
Stars: Norman Fell, Audra Lindley, Jeffrey Tambor, Patty McCormack
Votes: 1,138
35. Eleventh Hour (2008–2009)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A government scientist and his tough, attractive FBI handler try to save people from deadly scientific experiments, poisoners, rare diseases, and environmental hazards.
Stars: Rufus Sewell, Marley Shelton, Omar Benson Miller, Sarah Ospina
Votes: 4,252
36. The Inbetweeners (2012)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy
Four high school friends are not cool or popular, but not total dorks, either.
Stars: Bubba Lewis, Zack Pearlman, Joey Pollari, Mark L. Young
Votes: 4,866
37. Supernanny (2005–2020)
TV-Y7 | 60 min | Documentary, Drama, Reality-TV
Parenting expert Jo Frost goes around America helping parents deal with their children's behavior.
Stars: Jo Frost, Jeff Bartsch, River Stone Mckeever, Hunter James Mckeever
Votes: 1,927
38. Coupling (2003)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
The mating ritual can get messy. Steve's with Jane but he's suddenly hot for Susan who met Steve through Jeff whom Susan used to go out with though she's just dumped Patrick despite the great sex so Patrick's asked Sally out.
Stars: Colin Ferguson, Jay Harrington, Lindsay Price, Christopher Moynihan
Votes: 1,145
39. Getting On (2013–2015)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Cranky nurses, anxious doctors, and administrators wrestle with the darkly comic, honest, and compassionate realities of caring for the elderly in a rundown hospital.
Stars: Laurie Metcalf, Alex Borstein, Niecy Nash, Mel Rodriguez
Votes: 3,972
40. Plebs: Soldiers of Rome (2022 TV Movie)
86 min | Adventure, Comedy, War
Three Plebs join the army in peace-time, hoping to win respect, romance and military discounts at selected restaurants. But when war's declared they're sent to fight on the front line of a ... See full summary »
Director: Sam Leifer | Stars: Jon Pointing, Tom Rosenthal, Ryan Sampson, Ellie Haddington
Votes: 1,080
41. Men Behaving Badly (1996–1997)
30 min | Comedy
Kevin and Jamie are two roommates. While both are content to wallow in their immaturity, Kevin must contend with his girlfriend Sarah's attempt to "improve" him. Jamie is always ready to provide immoral support.
Stars: Rob Schneider, Dina Spybey-Waters, Ron Eldard, Justine Bateman
Votes: 896
42. Monty Python's and Now for Something Completely Different (1971)
PG | 88 min | Comedy
An anthology of the best sketches from the first and second seasons of Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969).
Director: Ian MacNaughton | Stars: John Cleese, Michael Palin, Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam
Votes: 31,512
43. Who Do You Think You Are? (2010– )
60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Celebrities are given the opportunity to research their family trees with surprising and often unexpected results.
Stars: Mocean Melvin, Ken Rogers, Courteney Cox, Julie Bowen
Votes: 1,480
44. Wife Swap (2004–2020)
TV-PG | 60 min | Reality-TV, Romance
Two wives, from two very different families, swap lives for two weeks. One week in the life of the host family, the other week forcing the family to live her lifestyle.
Stars: John Schwab, Brian Lee, Robert Robinson, Rick Broider
Votes: 1,966
45. Not Necessarily the News (1982–1990)
Comedy
An offbeat look at current events, often by dubbing over news video with farcical commentary.
Stars: Anne Bloom, Danny Breen, Lucy Webb, Mitchell Laurance
Votes: 577
46. Undercover Boss (2010– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Reality-TV
Bosses of chain businesses go undercover to their own stores in various locations and various jobs around the store and interact with the employees. Depending on the employee's impression, ... See full summary »
Stars: Mark Keller, Brie Thiele, Stephen J. Cloobeck, Sheldon Yellen
Votes: 3,750
47. Dr. Who and the Daleks (1965)
Not Rated | 82 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
An eccentric inventor and his companions travel in his TARDIS to the Planet Skaro and battle the evil menace of the Daleks.
Director: Gordon Flemyng | Stars: Peter Cushing, Roy Castle, Jennie Linden, Roberta Tovey
Votes: 5,357
48. Trading Spaces (2000– )
TV-G | 60 min | Reality-TV
Two teams, two days, $1000. This show pits neighbor against neighbor in a race to redecorate a room in each-other's homes. Can a friendship survive this weekend?
Stars: Paige Davis, Hildi Santo Tomas, Frank Bielec, Faber Dewar
Votes: 833
49. Reality Z (2020)
TV-MA | 306 min | Comedy, Horror
A zombie apocalypse that imprisons participants and producers of a reality show called Olimpo, The House of the Gods. The studio becomes a shelter for those who seek salvation in Rio de Janeiro where chaos and hopelessness begin to rule.
Stars: Ravel Andrade, Harley Yeager, Carla Ribas, Ana Hartmann
Votes: 2,882
50. Are You Being Served? (2016 TV Movie)
31 min | Comedy
A reboot of the classic sitcom Are You Being Served? (1972).
Director: Dewi Humphreys | Stars: Jason Watkins, Sherrie Hewson, John Challis, Roy Barraclough
Votes: 605