Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "impersonating-a-doctor"

1. Fletch (1985)

PG | 98 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

While working undercover wisecracking newspaper reporter Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher is offered a large sum by a millionaire with a terminal disease to kill him. Intrigued, Fletch decides to unearth the full story behind the offer.

Director: Michael Ritchie | Stars: Chevy Chase, Joe Don Baker, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Richard Libertini

Votes: 58,114 | Gross: $50.61M

2. Screwballs (1983)

R | 80 min | Comedy

Frolicking youth comedy about zany high school students set in the 1960s.

Director: Rafal Zielinski | Stars: Peter Keleghan, Kent Deuters, Linda Speciale, Alan Deveau

Votes: 3,683 | Gross: $2.08M

3. It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010)

PG-13 | 101 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A clinically-depressed teenager gets a new start after he checks himself into an adult psychiatric ward.

Directors: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck | Stars: Keir Gilchrist, Zach Galifianakis, Emma Roberts, Dana DeVestern

Votes: 148,497 | Gross: $6.35M

4. Awake (III) (2021)

TV-MA | 96 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

After a devastating global event wiped out all electronics and eliminated people's ability to sleep, a former soldier may have found a solution with her daughter.

Director: Mark Raso | Stars: Gina Rodriguez, Ariana Greenblatt, Lucius Hoyos, Shamier Anderson

Votes: 26,342

5. Stonehearst Asylum (2014)

PG-13 | 112 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

An Oxford graduate takes up a job in a mental asylum, only to discover that the "revolutionary" new treatments are inhumane, and that there is more going on than meets the eye.

Director: Brad Anderson | Stars: Kate Beckinsale, Jim Sturgess, David Thewlis, Brendan Gleeson

Votes: 60,544

6. Mercury Rising (1998)

R | 111 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Shadowy elements in the NSA target a nine-year old autistic savant for death when he is able to decipher a top secret code.

Director: Harold Becker | Stars: Bruce Willis, Miko Hughes, Alec Baldwin, Chi McBride

Votes: 77,845 | Gross: $32.94M

7. Deep in the Valley (2009)

R | 96 min | Comedy

A mysterious video booth transports two friends to an alternate reality straight out of a pornographic film.

Director: Christian Forte | Stars: Chris Pratt, Brendan Hines, Scott Caan, Rachel Specter

Votes: 4,129

8. Dead Like Me: Life After Death (2009 Video)

R | 87 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

George's been dead and working as grim reaper 5 years. She and her 3 colleagues get a new, chaotic boss. George looks different to the living e.g. her mom and sister.

Director: Stephen Herek | Stars: Ellen Muth, Callum Blue, Sarah Wynter, Jasmine Guy

Votes: 13,890

9. Bigger Than Life (1956)

Not Rated | 95 min | Drama

A seriously-ill schoolteacher becomes dependent on a "miracle" drug that begins to affect his sanity.

Director: Nicholas Ray | Stars: James Mason, Barbara Rush, Walter Matthau, Robert F. Simon

Votes: 8,169

10. Neon City (1991)

R | 99 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

"Mad Max" clone set in the not-too-distant future about a group of people trying to escape to a safe haven called Neon City after a solar disaster that has decimated the Earth.

Director: Monte Markham | Stars: Michael Ironside, Vanity, Lyle Alzado, Valerie Wildman

Votes: 1,264

11. Recruits (1986)

R | 90 min | Comedy

A Canadian sex comedy in the tradition of "Police Academy".

Director: Rafal Zielinski | Stars: Doug Annear, John Canada Terrell, Stephen Osmond, Alan Deveau

Votes: 397

12. Committed (2011 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 85 min | Thriller

Celeste Dupont arrives to a mental institution as a doctor but after a while she is informed that she is another patient there.

Director: Norma Bailey | Stars: Andrea Roth, Richard Burgi, Peter MacNeill, Linda Thorson

Votes: 369

13. Rabbit Punch (1948)

Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Heckling the Champ gets Bugs into the world championship fight as the challenger.

Director: Chuck Jones | Stars: Mel Blanc, Billy Bletcher

Votes: 923

14. Dr. Devil and Mr. Hare (1964)

Approved | 7 min | Family, Animation, Short

When Bugs Bunny crosses paths with the Tasmanian Devil once again, he poses as a doctor to trick the Devil into thinking that he's sicker than he really is.

Director: Robert McKimson | Star: Mel Blanc

Votes: 628

15. My Generation G... G... Gap (2004)

PG | 6 min | Animation, Comedy, Short

Porky Pig tries to retrieve his daughter from a wild concert.

Director: Dan Povenmire | Stars: Dee Bradley Baker, Bob Bergen, Greg Burson, Kathryn Fiore

Votes: 101

16. Hare Tonic (1945)

TV-G | 8 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

Bugs Bunny tricks Elmer Fudd into believing his house has been quarantined for something called "rabbititus."

Director: Chuck Jones | Stars: Mel Blanc, Arthur Q. Bryan

Votes: 1,299

17. Heaven on Earth (1931)

Passed | 77 min | Drama

A young boy finds out that the man he thought was his father actually killed his real father, then adopted him.

Directors: Russell Mack, Bert Glennon | Stars: Lew Ayres, Anita Louise, Harry Beresford, Slim Summerville

Votes: 35

18. Tough Kid (1938)

Approved | 59 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Skipper Murphy is serving as trainer and inspiration for his brother Red Murphy training for a world championship title bout. Trouble comes for the Murphys when Red runs up against a ... See full summary »

Director: Howard Bretherton | Stars: Frankie Darro, Dick Purcell, Judith Allen, Lillian Elliott

Votes: 23

19. Flying Down to Zero (1935)

Approved | 19 min | Comedy, Short

The boys try to snare an unsuspecting sucker in an insurance racket, in this riotous Clark and McCullough comedy featurette.

Director: Ben Holmes | Stars: Bobby Clark, Paul McCullough, Eddie Gribbon, Monte Collins

Votes: 11

20. Kirksdale (2007)

R | 21 min | Short, Horror, Mystery

In the deep south of 1960's Florida, down canopy roads, amongst blooming live oaks, rests a quiet hospital. Kirksdale Hospital, a plantation turned mental asylum, provides patients with a ... See full summary »

Director: Ryan Spindell | Stars: Joshua Mikel, Greg Thompson, Jessica Mansfield, Wayne DeBary

Votes: 127

21. Marco ASMR (2019– )

20 min | Biography, Comedy, Talk-Show

Marco makes you sleep with his ASMR.

Star: Marco

22. 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001)
Episode: Selfish Dick (1996)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

Dick is devastated when Dr. Albright gets a new office.

Director: Robert Berlinger | Stars: John Lithgow, Kristen Johnston, French Stewart, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Votes: 430

23. The A-Team (1983–1987)
Episode: Judgement Day: Part 2 (1985)

TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Stuck in Italy after B.A. destroys their plane, Faceman scams their way onto the cruise ship M. S. Tropicale by posing as the ship's doctor assistant. B.A. has to pretend to be wheelchair ... See full summary »

Director: David Hemmings | Stars: George Peppard, Dirk Benedict, Dwight Schultz, Mr. T

Votes: 279

24. Becker (1998–2004)
Episode: The Usual Suspects (2000)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy

Becker's office is vandalized, and many people seem to have a plausible motive. Bob has been impersonating Becker.

Director: Ken Levine | Stars: Ted Danson, Terry Farrell, Hattie Winston, Shawnee Smith

Votes: 115

25. Drake & Josh (2004–2007)
Episode: Paging Doctor Drake (2005)

TV-Y7 | 25 min | Comedy, Family

After a botched weightlifting routine, Josh injures his foot and is forced into the hospital.

Director: Steve Hoefer | Stars: Drake Bell, Josh Peck, Nancy Sullivan, Jonathan Goldstein

Votes: 293

26. Goodnight Sweetheart (1993–2016)
Episode: In the Mood (1993)

Not Rated | 29 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

King George VI is set to visit the local hospital. Ron entices Gary to make a financial investment in the past which will benefit them in the present.

Director: Robin Nash | Stars: Nicholas Lyndhurst, Dervla Kirwan, Michelle Holmes, David Ryall

Votes: 67

27. Hogan's Heroes (1965–1971)
Episode: Get Fit or Go Fight (1970)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, War

Hogan has to get Klink back into shape or Burkhalter plans to send him to the Russian Front.

Director: Jerry London | Stars: Bob Crane, Werner Klemperer, John Banner, Robert Clary

Votes: 149

28. McMillan & Wife (1971–1977)
Episode: Cop of the Year (1972)

TV-PG | 76 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Sergeant Enright's abusive ex-wife is shot while locked in a room alone with him, and the bullet that kills her came from his gun--a weapon he was holding at the time of the shooting.

Director: Robert Michael Lewis | Stars: Rock Hudson, Susan Saint James, John Schuck, Nancy Walker

Votes: 133

29. Seinfeld (1989–1998)
Episode: The Fusilli Jerry (1995)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

Frank has an unfortunate accident involving one of Kramer's pasta sculptures; Kramer gets the wrong license plates; Jerry becomes disturbed when he finds out that his mechanic used his personal sex move on Elaine.

Director: Andy Ackerman | Stars: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander

Votes: 4,115

30. The Streets of San Francisco (1972–1977)
Episode: River of Fear (1975)

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

A 12-year-old girl knows her stepfather murdered her mother. But her attempts to unmask him only impede the police's investigation.

Director: Michael Caffey | Stars: Karl Malden, Michael Douglas, Peter Haskell, Kim Richards

Votes: 108

31. The Streets of San Francisco (1972–1977)
Episode: The Honorable Profession (1976)

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

After being shot by robbers who were holding up a store, a young police officer is treated by a doctor who was on the scene. Unfortunately, the officer later dies, and the doctor becomes ... See full summary »

Director: Harry Falk | Stars: Karl Malden, Michael Douglas, Robert Reed, Linden Chiles

Votes: 84

32. Three's Company (1976–1984)
Episode: Doctor in the House (1982)

TV-PG | Comedy

Jack's grandfather visits and is under the impression that Jack is a doctor. He wants to visit the hospital where Jack works. Terri tries to help Jack pull off the lie.

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

Votes: 170

33. The Tomorrow People (1973–1979)
Episode: The Slaves of Jedikiah: Part 1 (1973)

TV-PG | 23 min | Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Adolescent Stephen Jameson doesn't know it but he's about to break out, and several other special teenagers, as well as two thugs, hope to find him when or before he does.

Director: Paul Bernard | Stars: Sammie Winmill, Nicholas Young, Peter Vaughan-Clarke, Stephen Salmon

Votes: 36

34. NCIS: New Orleans (2014–2021)
Episode: The River Styx, Part I (2019)

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

The team splits to investigate an Apollyon plot. Pride goes to assist a fallen friend whilst the Team investigates a leak.

Director: James Hayman | Stars: Scott Bakula, Lucas Black, Vanessa Ferlito, Necar Zadegan

Votes: 248

35. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: The Old and the Restless (2008)

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

When a man goes missing from a retirement home, Shawn and Gus need help getting in to investigate.

Director: Jason Ensler | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,073

36. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: Truer Lies (2009)

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

Every lie is built on a kernel of truth. This time, compulsive liar Ryan, who is notorious for calling in tips and sending the department on wild goose chases, is telling the truth about ... See full summary »

Director: Martha Coolidge | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 939

37. Doom Patrol (2019–2023)
Episode: Dumb Patrol (2020)

TV-MA | 47 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Miranda helps protect the Doom Patrol after a mysterious package arrives at the manor. Rita's visit to a beekeeper leads her to confront her past. Niles travels North to find Dorothy's mother.

Director: Jessica Lowrey | Stars: Diane Guerrero, April Bowlby, Joivan Wade, Matt Bomer

Votes: 1,281

38. Walker (2021–2024)
Episode: Drive (2021)

TV-14 | Action, Crime, Drama

Walker's world is shattered after receiving shocking news that changes everything.

Director: Steve Robin | Stars: Jared Padalecki, Lindsey Morgan, Molly Hagan, Keegan Allen

Votes: 1,782

39. The Mentalist (2008–2015)
Episode: Miss Red (2009)

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

While investigating the murder of a C.E.O., Patrick matches wits with a sexy con artist who was trying to get her hands on his secret stash of millions of dollars.

Director: Martha Mitchell | Stars: Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman

Votes: 1,621

40. White Collar (2009–2014)
Episode: Vital Signs (2010)

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

When June's granddaughter Samantha needs a donor organ, Peter and Neal stumble on the trail of illegal organ trade. Neal approaches Dr. Wayne Powell, the ringleader, posing as an '... See full summary »

Director: Dennie Gordon | Stars: Matt Bomer, Tim DeKay, Willie Garson, Natalie Morales

Votes: 998

41. Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode: Four Dollar Bill (2021)

TV-PG | Animation, Comedy

Toony and the gang help Bill figure out how to invest money that he inherited from his grandparents.

Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein

Votes: 5

42. How I Met Your Mother (2005–2014)
Episode: Bad News (2011)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Marshall suspects that he is the reason Lily can't get pregnant after meeting a fertility doctor who also happens to be Barney's doppelganger. Meanwhile, Robin's embarrassing past is revealed at work by her former co-anchor.

Director: Pamela Fryman | Stars: Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris

Votes: 5,127

43. Republic of Doyle (2010–2014)
Episode: Crashing on the Couch (2011)

TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Jake and Mal are called to check into some death threats that have been made to a respected psychiatrist. An old "friend" from the past shows up and makes an interesting proposition to the ... See full summary »

Director: Keith Samples | Stars: Allan Hawco, Sean McGinley, Lynda Boyd, Krystin Pellerin

Votes: 86

44. Grimm (2011–2017)
Episode: Pilot (2011)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy

Nick Burkhardt, a promising Portland homicide detective, told nobody he's been seeing visions of people 'transforming' into monsters when he looks at them. While investigating the murder ... See full summary »

Director: Marc Buckland | Stars: David Giuntoli, Russell Hornsby, Elizabeth Tulloch, Silas Weir Mitchell

Votes: 2,324

45. Castle (2009–2016)
Episode: Cops & Robbers (2011)

TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Castle and Martha are held hostage during a bank robbery and Beckett has to try to get them and the other hostages out.

Director: Bryan Spicer | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan, Jon Huertas

Votes: 1,829

46. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– )
Episode: Educated Guess (2011)

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

Benson and Rollins investigate whether a psychiatric patient was raped in her hospital ward, which ultimately leads to a possible predator close to her home.

Director: Arthur W. Forney | Stars: Mariska Hargitay, Danny Pino, Kelli Giddish, Richard Belzer

Votes: 943

47. Person of Interest (2011–2016)
Episode: Baby Blue (2012)

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

When Moretti gets released from prison, Carter and Mr. Reese team up to protect him from Elias. Meanwhile, Finch's new number belongs to a six month old baby girl.

Director: Larry Teng | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Chapman, Michael Emerson

Votes: 3,504

48. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: Nip and Suck It (2013)

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

While birdwatching with friends, Henry finds a dead body and decides to investigate the case. Shawn and Gus also investigate, but Henry seems to be a step ahead of them. Henry knows the plastic surgeon, and it looks like she is guilty.

Director: Mel Damski | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 740

49. Hot in Cleveland (2010–2015)
Episode: Stayin' Alive (2014)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy

After Victoria's husband, Emmet, escapes prison, Victoria and the other women go to a hideout that Elka knows. When they arrive, they discover the hideout is double-booked with other criminals.

Director: Andy Cadiff | Stars: Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick, Betty White

Votes: 220

50. Black Box (2014)
Episode: Exceptional or Dead (2014)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama

Ali discovers that Leo, Dr. Bickman's rival, doesn't have super-memory but is faking it due to a brain tumor. A new patient turns violent. Dr Black loses her ring before her engagement party.

Director: John Krokidas | Stars: Kelly Reilly, Ditch Davey, David Ajala, Ali Wong

Votes: 125