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1. The Big Red One (1980)

R | 113 min | Drama, War

A hardened sergeant and the four core members of his infantry unit try to survive World War II as they move from battle to battle throughout Europe.

Director: Samuel Fuller | Stars: Lee Marvin, Mark Hamill, Robert Carradine, Bobby Di Cicco

Votes: 21,453

2. Attica (2021)

TV-MA | 116 min | Documentary, History

This unnervingly vivid dive into the 1971 uprising from Emmy® winning director Stanley Nelson sheds new light on the enduring violence and racism of the prison system and highlights the urgent, ongoing need for reform 50 years later.

Directors: Traci Curry, Stanley Nelson | Stars: Arthur Harrison, Carlos Roche, Tyrone Larkins, George Che Nieves

Votes: 3,091

3. Reversing Roe (2018)

TV-14 | 99 min | Documentary

A deep historical look at one of the most controversial issues of our time, highlighting the abortion debate from various points along the ideological spectrum in a winding story of abortion in America.

Directors: Ricki Stern, Anne Sundberg | Stars: Donna Howard, John Seago, Brigitte Amiri, Troy Newman

Votes: 1,820

4. Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles (2014)

PG-13 | 91 min | Documentary, Biography

A look at the life and work of the great theatre, radio and film artist.

Director: Chuck Workman | Stars: Orson Welles, Simon Callow, Christopher Welles, Joanne Hill Styles

Votes: 976 | Gross: $0.02M

5. American Playhouse (1980–1994)
Episode: The Cafeteria (1984)

52 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Esther, a traumatized Holocaust survivor, frequents a Manhattan cafeteria where she meets Aaron, a Jewish writer, who tries to uncover the ghosts of her past.

Director: Amram Nowak | Stars: Bob Dishy, Zohra Lampert, Morris Carnovsky, Howard Da Silva

Votes: 21

6. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Amelia's Divorce (1975)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama

The Bunkers are shocked when the seemingly happy marriage of Edith's favorite cousin is anything but.

Director: Wes Kenney | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 197

7. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Archie Gives Blood (1971)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama

Archie and Mike donate blood, sparking heated discussions on race, modern medicine, and God's will.

Director: John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 357

8. Car 54, Where Are You? (1961–1963)
Episode: Joan Crawford Didn't Say No (1963)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy

When a septuagenarian delicatessen owner reports he will be marrying Joan Crawford, the boys of the 53rd are sent out to bust the phony matrimonial service that promises to pair its clients with Hollywood movie stars.

Director: Stanley Prager | Stars: Joe E. Ross, Fred Gwynne, Molly Picon, Al Lewis

Votes: 219

9. Dennis the Menace (1959–1963)
Episode: Dennis' Bank Account (1961)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

After Mr. Wilson takes a temporary position at the bank, Dennis opens up a bank account and stops at the bank daily to check on his money and keep Mr. Wilson company.

Director: Charles Barton | Stars: Herbert Anderson, Gloria Henry, John Fiedler, Joseph Kearns

Votes: 42

10. Dennis the Menace (1959–1963)
Episode: Mr. Wilson's Inheritance (1961)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Mr. Wilson believes he's a millionaire when he inherits his aunt's estate.

Director: Charles Barton | Stars: Jay North, Herbert Anderson, Gloria Henry, Billy Booth

Votes: 41

11. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode: The Jefferson Curve (1977)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy

Marcus meets customer Natalie Parker at Jefferson's Cleaners and tells her he is George's son so she would date him. However, when Natalie meets George and tells him she is dating his son, George thinks Lionel is having an affair.

Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover

Votes: 103

12. The Partridge Family (1970–1974)
Episode: When Mother Gets Married (1970)

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

Shirley meets an old friend and goes on a date with him. The children are worried that she is too interested in him, and even more worried when they see him with another woman.

Director: Ralph Senensky | Stars: Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, Susan Dey, Danny Bonaduce

Votes: 111

13. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: Ebenezer Sanford (1975)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Tightfisted Fred gets a ghostly wake-up call in this spoof of "A Christmas Carol."

Director: James Sheldon | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Lynn Hamilton, LaWanda Page

Votes: 153

14. The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977)
Episode: Assistant Wanted, Female (1970)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Mary reluctantly hires Phyllis to be her assistant in the newsroom.

Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Mary Tyler Moore, Edward Asner, Valerie Harper, Gavin MacLeod

Votes: 235

15. Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode: Wee Small Hours (2009)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama

Betty tries to meet with Henry Francis again, while Don steps up his pursuit of his daughter's former teacher. At the office, Don disappoints Conrad Hilton and is forced by a client to fire Salvatore over an unwelcome advance.

Director: Scott Hornbacher | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones

Votes: 2,375

16. Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode: The Summer Man (2010)

TV-14 | 48 min | Drama

While Don's thoughts turn inward while he deals with Anna's death, Peggy is placed in a difficult situation when an obnoxious employee in the creative department is disrespectful to Joan.

Director: Phil Abraham | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones

Votes: 2,625

17. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: The Family/The Digs (1976)

TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Family

Highlights of this season-finale "family show" include: Ed gets huge flak from Eunice and Mama after he tries to sneak his assistant along on a business trip to Chicago in "The Family"; Mr.... See full summary »

Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway

Votes: 42

18. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: Ruth Buzzi, Jack Gilford (1973)

TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Family

Highlights include: "Snow White - 15 Years Later", with Carol as the title character, Lyle as the mirror, Harvey as Prince Charming, Vicki as the witch, guest Ruth Buzzi as the fairy ... See full summary »

Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner

Votes: 32

19. Vegas (2012–2013)
Episode: Paiutes (2013)

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

The sheriff tries to stop two brothers on a robbery spree, Johnny Rizzo gets Vincent in trouble with the bank, and Mia needs Jack's help to bust a suspected card cheat.

Director: Christine Moore | Stars: Dennis Quaid, Michael Chiklis, Carrie-Anne Moss, Sarah Jones

Votes: 98

20. Cursed Bloodlines (2017)
Episode: The Curse of the American Billionaires (2017)

TV-PG | Documentary, History

The name Rockefeller is synonymous with wealth, power, and American politics. Architects of modern America, their place in history is indisputable. Yet, no family better represents the moral contradictions of the American Dream.

Director: Susana Lopez | Star: Drew Patterson

21. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: A Nightmare on State Street (2014)

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

Gus' nightmares start to feel like reality when he and Shawn work to solve an unlikely case for the SBPD.

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

Votes: 1,329

22. Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014)
Episode: The Good Listener (2014)

TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama

Nucky's 1931 deal as a future importer of rum when Prohibition expires seems in jeopardy when the Senator loses interest, and in 1884 a young Nucky has to deal with his sister's death.

Director: Allen Coulter | Stars: Steve Buscemi, Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon, Shea Whigham

Votes: 1,778

23. The Chase (2013–2015)
Episode: Episode #4.1 (2014)

TV-PG | Game-Show

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Director: Hal Grant | Stars: Brooke Burns, Mark Labbett, Shawn Parr

24. Mafia's Greatest Hits (2012– )
Episode: The Maverick Mobster (2012)

TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

The story of, Joe Colombo, the youngest Godfather of the Mafia that had problems caused by his flamboyant way of living.

Director: Martin J.O. Hughes | Stars: Thomas Reppetto, Joseph Wendling, Joseph Coffey, Colin Tierney

Votes: 8

25. The Ben Shapiro Show (2015– )
No Moral High Ground, Just Political High Ground (2017 Podcast Episode)

55 min | News, Talk-Show

Roy Moore's accuser looks less credible than before. CNN falls on its face. A porn star kills herself in response to online-harassment. Ben answers mailbag questions.

Stars: Ben Shapiro, Richard Engel, Al Franken, Patti LaBelle

26. The Dain Curse (1978)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (1978)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Is there a curse on the Dain family? Detective Hamilton Nash begins to wonder when he investigates a seemingly routine crime.

Director: E.W. Swackhamer | Stars: Nancy Addison, Tom Bower, Eric Brown, David Canary

Votes: 18

27. 1968: The Year That Changed America (2018)
Episode: Part Three: Summer (2018)

TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, History

The mounting pressure of the presidential race following the death of Senator Robert F. Kennedy.

Stars: Dan Rather, Charles Kaiser, Lance Morrow, Sam Brown

Votes: 33

28. Tricky Dick (2019)
Episode: Nixon's the One (2019)

Not Rated | Documentary, Biography, History

Following political defeats in 1960 and 1962, Richard Nixon emerges at the height of the turbulent 1960s as the Republican Party's nominee for President in 1968.

Director: Mary Robertson | Stars: Richard Nixon, Roger Ailes, Walter Cronkite, Hubert H. Humphrey

Votes: 29