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1. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

R | 133 min | Drama

In the Fall of 1963, a Korean War veteran and criminal pleads insanity and is admitted to a mental institution, where he rallies up the scared patients against the tyrannical nurse.

Director: Milos Forman | Stars: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Michael Berryman, Peter Brocco

Votes: 1,072,649 | Gross: $112.00M

2. The Sandlot (1993)

PG | 101 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

In the summer of 1962, a new kid in town is taken under the wing of a young baseball prodigy and his rowdy team, resulting in many adventures.

Director: David Mickey Evans | Stars: Tom Guiry, Mike Vitar, Art LaFleur, Patrick Renna

Votes: 102,420 | Gross: $32.42M

3. Trouble with the Curve (2012)

PG-13 | 111 min | Drama, Romance, Sport

A daughter tries to remedy her dysfunctional relationship with her ailing father, a decorated baseball scout, by helping him in a recruiting trip which could be his last.

Director: Robert Lorenz | Stars: Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams, John Goodman, Justin Timberlake

Votes: 68,547 | Gross: $35.76M

4. The Fly (1958)

Not Rated | 94 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi

A scientist has a horrific accident when he tries to use his newly invented teleportation device.

Director: Kurt Neumann | Stars: David Hedison, Patricia Owens, Vincent Price, Herbert Marshall

Votes: 25,671 | Gross: $3.00M

5. A Civil Action (1998)

PG-13 | 115 min | Biography, Drama

A tenacious lawyer takes on a case involving two companies responsible for causing several children to be diagnosed with leukemia due to the town's water supply being contaminated, at the risk of bankrupting his firm and career.

Director: Steven Zaillian | Stars: John Travolta, Robert Duvall, Kathleen Quinlan, Tony Shalhoub

Votes: 31,090 | Gross: $56.71M

6. Damn Yankees (1958)

Approved | 111 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

A frustrated fan of the hopeless Washington Senators makes a pact with the Devil to help the baseball team win the league pennant.

Directors: George Abbott, Stanley Donen | Stars: Tab Hunter, Gwen Verdon, Ray Walston, Russ Brown

Votes: 3,445

7. Manhattan Melodrama (1934)

Passed | 93 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

The friendship between two orphans endures even though they grow up on opposite sides of the law and fall in love with the same woman.

Directors: W.S. Van Dyke, Jack Conway, George Cukor | Stars: Clark Gable, William Powell, Myrna Loy, Leo Carrillo

Votes: 4,807

8. Most Guys Are Losers (2020)

88 min | Comedy, Drama

Over Thanksgiving weekend in Chicago, a college kid from California seeks approval from his girlfriend's dad, a bar owner and author of a dating book titled, "Most Guys are Losers."

Director: Eric Ustian | Stars: Andy Buckley, Mira Sorvino, Michael Provost, Grace Caroline Currey

Votes: 201

9. Babes on Broadway (1941)

Approved | 118 min | Comedy, Family, Musical

Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney star in a musical directed by Busby Berkeley as two talented teenagers dreaming of success as Babes on Broadway.

Director: Busby Berkeley | Stars: Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Fay Bainter, Virginia Weidler

Votes: 1,653 | Gross: $3.85M

10. Extra Innings (II) (2019)

117 min | Drama

Set against the enchanting backdrop of 1960's Brooklyn, Extra Innings tell the story of a young man who is caught between pursuing his dream and staying devoted to his Syrian Jewish family that is afflicted with mental illness.

Directors: Albert Dabah, Brian Drillinger | Stars: Aidan Pierce Brennan, George Zouvelos, Simone Policano, Geraldine Singer

Votes: 165 | Gross: $0.60M

11. Courageous Love (2017)

100 min | Drama, Romance

"Courageous Love" follows Alex Shelby as he encounters romance and intrigue while trying to save the family business that he recently inherited. While working undercover at the New York ... See full summary »

Director: Daniel Knudsen | Stars: Jared Withrow, Jessica Koloian, Kristina Kaylen, Patricia Mauceri

Votes: 242

12. Cass Timberlane (1947)

Passed | 119 min | Drama, Romance

Judge Cass Timberlane marries a girl from the wrong side of the tracks, Virginia Marshland. After their baby is stillborn, Virginia turns more and more to Cass' attorney friend Bradd Criley... See full summary »

Director: George Sidney | Stars: Spencer Tracy, Lana Turner, Zachary Scott, Tom Drake

Votes: 1,107

13. His Hare Raising Tale (1951)

Approved | 7 min | Family, Animation, Short

Bugs tells stories to his nephew Clyde, derived from earlier cartoons (Baseball Bugs (1946), Stage Door Cartoon (1944), Rabbit Punch (1948), Falling Hare (1943) and Haredevil Hare (1948)).

Directors: Friz Freleng, Robert Clampett, Chuck Jones | Star: Mel Blanc

Votes: 312

14. Bobby Bumps' World Serious (1917)

Animation, Comedy, Short

A little boy and his beloved puppy find themselves in and out of mischief.

Director: Earl Hurd

15. 21 Jump Street (1987–1991)
Episode: Come from the Shadows (1989)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Penhall, Hoffs and Ioki investigate a priest in a Catholic university who is suspected of selling Salvadorian babies to finance an underground sanctuary movement.

Director: David Nutter | Stars: Johnny Depp, Holly Robinson Peete, Peter DeLuise, Dustin Nguyen

Votes: 92

16. 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001)
Episode: Proud Dick (1997)

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

Dick quits his job at the university and Harry loses his memory.

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

Votes: 388

17. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: ABCs and 123s (2003)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Jim tells Cheryl she is making a big deal of Ruby doing homework. Cheryl tells him that he should try it. Since Jim does not want to, he talks to Ruby's teacher to give less homework ... See full summary »

Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 151

18. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: Blow-Up (2002)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Cheryl does something uncharacteristic for her - she gives Jim a sexy portrait of herself for Valentine's Day. When she finds out Jim shares the picture with all his friends, she is mortified.

Director: Gil Junger | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 185

19. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: The Best Man (2004)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Danny and Laraine announce their intent to marry, and Danny asks Jim to be his best man. Cheryl tells Jim he better not get Danny drunk at a bachelor party. So instead, Jim takes him for a cold swim in Lake Michigan and gets him sick.

Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 159

20. Archie Bunker's Place (1979–1983)
Episode: Archie's New Partner: Part 1 (1979)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

When Archie decides to buy the business next to his and turn Archie's Place into a bar and grille, Harry gets cold feet and decides to sell his share of the business.

Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Martin Balsam, Danielle Brisebois, Allan Melvin

Votes: 57

21. CHiPs (1977–1983)
Episode: Meet the New Guy (1982)

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

Ponch has to break in a new rookie partner, while searching for a runaway girl and her newborn baby.

Director: John Astin | Stars: Erik Estrada, Tom Reilly, Robert Pine, Paul Linke

Votes: 84

22. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Revenge Is Best Served Cold (2002)

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

A world-famous poker champion drops dead in the middle of a game. He appears to have had a heart attack. Outside of the city, Nick and Catherine investigate the death of a young street racer.

Director: Danny Cannon | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 889

23. Gentle Ben (1967–1969)
Episode: Batter Up (1968)

30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

St. Louis Cardinals star pitcher Bob Gibson takes time from his Florida fishing vacation to give the local little leaguers baseball tips and encourages Mark with wise counsel on good sportsmanship.

Director: George Cahan | Stars: Dennis Weaver, Clint Howard, Beth Brickell, Bob Gibson

Votes: 8

24. Happy Days (1974–1984)
Episode: All the Way (1974)

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

Richie Cunningham's dreams seem about to come true when he's invited to babysit with Mary Lou Milligan, a pretty girl with a racy reputation.

Director: Mel Ferber | Stars: Ron Howard, Marion Ross, Anson Williams, Tom Bosley

Votes: 349

25. The Honeymooners (1955–1956)
Episode: The Worry Wart (1956)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Ralph goes into a panic when he gets a letter from the Internal Revenue Service ordering that he appear at their office the next morning, fearing that the IRS is investigating him for income tax evasion.

Director: Frank Satenstein | Stars: Jackie Gleason, Art Carney, Audrey Meadows, Joyce Randolph

Votes: 277

26. The Incredible Hulk (1978–1982)
Episode: Terror in Times Square (1978)

TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

David 'Blake' is working at an arcade in Times Square, where everybody pays off 'Uncle Jason'. David finds out two elderly men are planning to take matters into their own hands.

Director: Alan J. Levi | Stars: Bill Bixby, Jack Colvin, Lou Ferrigno, Robert Alda

Votes: 294

27. Leave It to Beaver (1957–1963)
Episode: Beaver Sees America (1963)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Beaver is excitedly planning a 6-week summer bus trip to see famous sites in America until he sees Gilbert Bates making a move on girlfriend Mary Margaret Matthews.

Director: Hugh Beaumont | Stars: Barbara Billingsley, Hugh Beaumont, Tony Dow, Jerry Mathers

Votes: 144

28. Maude (1972–1978)
Episode: Lovers in Common (1974)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Maude brags to Vivian that an old boyfriend still finds her attractive when she receives a card from him. It becomes a competition for his supposed affection when Vivian also gets a card from the same old boyfriend.

Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Bea Arthur, Bill Macy, Adrienne Barbeau, Conrad Bain

Votes: 69

29. What's My Line? (1950–1967)
Episode: Joe DiMaggio (1955)

30 min | Family, Game-Show

Panelists Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis and Bennett Cerf, begin tonight's show blindfolded, at the request of host and moderator, John Daly. The contestant is Major A. N. ... See full summary »

Director: Franklin Heller | Stars: Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf

Votes: 45

30. Dungeons & Dragons (1983–1985)
Episode: In Search of the Dungeon Master (1983)

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

Dungeon Master is captured by an evil lord working for Venger. The kids must find Dungeon Master and free him before it's too late.

Directors: John Gibbs, Bob Richardson | Stars: Willie Aames, Don Most, Adam Rich, Peter Cullen

Votes: 123

31. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: The Turkey Bowl (2001)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Cheryl is left alone to cook Thanksgiving dinner while Jim and Andy go bowling for a charity event. Worse, Jim invited friends to Thanksgiving dinner without telling Cheryl and while Jim is still bowling.

Director: Gil Junger | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 208

32. Masters of the Air (2024)
Episode: Part Six (2024)

TV-MA | 61 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

Rosie and his crew are sent to rest at a country estate. Crosby meets an intriguing British officer at Oxford. Egan faces the essence of Nazi evil.

Directors: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck | Stars: Callum Turner, Laszlo Garson, Alexander Squires, Julian M. Deuster

Votes: 2,092

33. FBI: Most Wanted (2020– )
Episode: Ghosts (2020)

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

The team must track down a Native American man who decides to take matters into his own hands after the disappearance of his daughter is ignored by local police.

Director: Rose Troche | Stars: Julian McMahon, Kellan Lutz, Roxy Sternberg, Keisha Castle-Hughes

Votes: 374

34. How I Met Your Mother (2005–2014)
Episode: The Yips (2007)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Barney has trouble hitting on women at the Victoria's Secret after party and so has to return to the woman who took his virginity.

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

Votes: 3,691

35. Sports Wars (2018– )
Episode: BREAKING NEWS! - Houston Astros FIRE AJ Hinch and Jeff Luhnow After Suspension! (2020)

41 min | Comedy, News, Sport

Ryan, Jay and Aaron talk about the most recent news in Baseball about the Houston Astros, Boston Red Sox cheating controversy.

Directors: Aaron, Jay David, Ryan Kinel | Stars: Ryan Kinel, Jay David, Aaron

36. Sports Wars (2018– )
Episode: Astros Cheating Scandal - Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman Wore Buzzers On Field? - Carlos Beltran Fired (2020)

8 min | Comedy, News, Sport

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Director: Ryan Kinel | Star: Ryan Kinel

37. Next (2020)
Episode: FILE #6 (2020)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi

She saves Ethan from extreme danger. Ty makes a difficult decision about his family's safety. LeBlanc battles his degenerative brain disease. C.M. and Gina escape the hospital.

Director: Tim Hunter | Stars: John Slattery, Fernanda Andrade, Michael Mosley, Gerardo Celasco

Votes: 234

38. The Good Doctor (2017–2024)
Episode: Frontline, Part 2 (2020)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama

Shaun has a hard time balancing his fears and concerns about potentially jeopardizing Lea's health and wanting to be with the woman he loves. Claire looks for a way to grieve Melendez's death. Park and Mia discuss their future together.

Director: Mike Listo | Stars: Freddie Highmore, Antonia Thomas, Fiona Gubelmann, Will Yun Lee

Votes: 1,202

39. Prodigal Son (2019–2021)
Episode: Bad Manners (2021)

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

Malcolm and Ainsley race to find the serial killer committing the "Debutante Killings". Martin is thrilled by his daughter's passion. Jessica suggests a mother-daughter vacation.

Director: Chris Grismer | Stars: Tom Payne, Lou Diamond Phillips, Halston Sage, Aurora Perrineau

Votes: 576

40. Walker (2021– )
Episode: Four Stones in Hand (2021)

TV-14 | Action, Crime, Drama

Micki's real mother, Mercedes, tries to make amends with but Micki doesn't want anything to do with her. Walker steps in to help and lands in a heap of trouble.

Director: Tessa Blake | Stars: Jared Padalecki, Lindsey Morgan, Molly Hagan, Keegan Allen

Votes: 1,719

41. Close Enough (2020–2022)
Episode: Halloween Enough (2022)

TV-MA | Animation, Action, Adventure

When a thunderstorm makes trick-or-treating impossible, the gang tells Candice a trio of scary stories to save her Halloween.

Directors: J.G. Quintel, Calvin Wong | Stars: J.G. Quintel, Gabrielle Walsh, Jason Mantzoukas, Kimiko Glenn

Votes: 852

42. Franklin & Bash (2011–2014)
Episode: Go Tell It on the Mountain (2011)

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

While being manipulated by a scheming law partner (guest star Tricia Helfer), Franklin & Bash (Breckin Meter and Mark-Paul Gosselaar) must prove Infeld (Malcolm McDowell) is innocent of ... See full summary »

Director: Jason Ensler | Stars: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Breckin Meyer, Reed Diamond, Dana Davis

Votes: 142

43. Melissa & Joey (2010–2015)
Episode: Bad Influence (2013)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Mel is anxious to track down a personal video.

Director: Joey Lawrence | Stars: Melissa Joan Hart, Joey Lawrence, Taylor Spreitler, Nick Robinson

Votes: 107

44. Pastor Mike Online (2011– )
Episode: Episode #1.41 (2011)

64 min | News, Talk-Show

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Star: Michael Hoggard

45. The Goldbergs (2013–2023)
Episode: Call Me When You Get There (2013)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Barry is thrilled at the freedom offered by his new driver's license, until Beverly lays down her rules of the road. Pops resists wearing a Life Alert necklace and is forced to call Adam when he needs help.

Director: Michael Patrick Jann | Stars: Wendi McLendon-Covey, Sean Giambrone, Troy Gentile, Hayley Orrantia

Votes: 509

46. Pastor Mike Online (2011– )
Episode: Guns, Sex and DNA (2013)

89 min | News, Talk-Show

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Star: Michael Hoggard

47. Pastor Mike Online (2011– )
Episode: Current Events and Viewer Questions (2013)

120 min | News, Talk-Show

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Star: Michael Hoggard

48. Sleepy Hollow (2013–2017)
Episode: The Way of the Gun (2017)

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

After a mysterious woman finds her way into the vault, the team tries to find out who she is and with whom her allegiances lie; Alex must come to terms with her feelings when she finds herself in a tight spot.

Director: Russell Lee Fine | Stars: Tom Mison, Janina Gavankar, Lyndie Greenwood, Jerry MacKinnon

Votes: 315

49. The Americans (2013–2018)
Episode: Mr. and Mrs. Teacup (2018)

TV-MA | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

After picking up a distressing piece of intelligence, Elizabeth takes extreme measures to get close to a Soviet negotiator; Philip shares some stunning news with Henry.

Director: Roxann Dawson | Stars: Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Brandon J. Dirden, Costa Ronin

Votes: 1,410

50. Criminal Minds (2005– )
Episode: Assistance Is Futile (2017)

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

A mother comes forward with information to help the BAU in their investigation of an unsub called the Bone Crusher.

Director: Leon Ichaso | Stars: Joe Mantegna, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness

Votes: 1,973