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1. Verdens mest magiske tid: Reklame (2021 Video)

2 min | Short, Sport

Former combined skiers, Preben Fjære Brynemo and Sverre Rotevatn, plan to run a marathon.

Director: Christian Thomas Roaas | Stars: Preben Fjære Brynemo, Sverre Rotevatn, Christian Thomas Roaas

2. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: Pilot (1986)

TV-PG | 97 min | Drama

Pilot episode for the TV series introduces the lawyers and employees of McKenzie, Brackman, Chaney and Kuzak, a Los Angeles law firm, in dealing with their courtroom cases and personal ... See full summary »

Director: Gregory Hoblit | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Alan Rachins

Votes: 347

3. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
Episode: Encounter at Farpoint (1987)

TV-PG | 92 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

On the maiden mission of the U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC-1701-D), an omnipotent being known as Q challenges the crew to discover the secret of a mysterious base in an advanced and civilized fashion.

Director: Corey Allen | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Denise Crosby

Votes: 7,326

4. Zwei Münchner in Hamburg (1989–1993)
Episode: Abschied von der Isar (1989)

90 min | Romance, Comedy, Drama

Farewell to the Isar.

Director: Rolf von Sydow | Stars: Uschi Glas, Winnie Markus, Florian Stubenvoll, Heinz Reincke

Votes: 40

5. The History of Rock 'n' Roll (1995)
Episode: Rock 'n' Roll Explodes (1995)

60 min | Documentary, History, Music

This volume of the series explores the roots of Rock 'n' Roll as a musical genre.

Director: Andrew Solt | Stars: Gary Busey, Hank Ballard, Chuck Berry, Bono

Votes: 209

6. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
Episode: Redemption II (1991)

TV-PG | 46 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

As Worf fights in the Klingon Civil War, Captain Picard and his crew must stop the Romulans from helping their pawns achieve victory.

Director: David Carson | Stars: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn

Votes: 3,464

7. Christy: Choices of the Heart (2001)
Episode: A Change of Seasons (2001)

G | 87 min | Drama

When Christy's best friend dies of typhoid before they've had a chance to patch up a disagreement, Christy angrily questions her faith as she tries to reconcile her beliefs with the tragedy of a young, loving mother being taken away.

Director: George Kaczender | Stars: Lauren Lee Smith, Stewart Finlay-McLennan, James Waterston, Andy Stahl

Votes: 85

8. DuckTales (1987–1990)
Episode: Time Is Money: Part 1 - Marking Time (1988)

TV-G | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Glomgold sells a useless island to Scrooge, but upon learning that the island is rich in diamonds, he gets it back by trickery. Scrooge decides to travel back in time to prevent this from happening, but ends up in the distant past.

Director: Bob Hathcock | Stars: Chuck McCann, Terence McGovern, Hal Smith, Russi Taylor

Votes: 190

9. South Park (1997– )
Episode: Cartman Gets an Anal Probe (1997)

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

Cartman's dream about being abducted by aliens turns out to have actually happened, and when the aliens take Kyle's brother, all of them must find a way to bring the aliens back and confront them.

Director: Trey Parker | Stars: Mary Kay Bergman, Franchesca Clifford, Trey Parker, Matt Stone

Votes: 5,562

10. Walker, Texas Ranger (1993–2001)
Episode: One Riot, One Ranger (1993)

PG-13 | 94 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Among the issues Walker has to deal with include a new partner named Trivette, a group of men terrorizing a circus family who camp out at his home, and some bad guys who plan on the ultimate bank caper.

Director: Virgil W. Vogel | Stars: Chuck Norris, Clarence Gilyard Jr., Gailard Sartain, Sheree J. Wilson

Votes: 319

11. All Creatures Great and Small (1978–1990)
Episode: Cats and Dogs (1978)

TV-PG | 51 min | Comedy, Drama

Tristan comes up with a perfect way to look busy whenever Siegfried appears. Siegfried wants James and Helen to have a flat at the top of the house instead of their cramped room. The vets ... See full summary »

Director: Peter Moffatt | Stars: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Carol Drinkwater

Votes: 99

12. All Creatures Great and Small (1978–1990)
Episode: Horse Sense (1978)

TV-PG | 51 min | Comedy, Drama

Set in the 1930's, young vet James Herriot arrives in the village of Darrowby in the Yorkshire Dales hoping to land his first job with established veterinarian Siegfried Farnon.

Director: Terence Dudley | Stars: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Mary Hignett, Carol Drinkwater

Votes: 187

13. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Archie and the Editorial (1972)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama

Archie is invited to give a "man-on-the street" editorial on television, where he speaks against gun control. He then meets two people who saw the editorial ... who promptly rob him at gunpoint.

Director: Norman Campbell | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 290

14. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Meet the Bunkers (1971)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama

In the series' premiere, Mike and Gloria plan a surprise party to celebrate Archie and Edith's 22nd anniversary. But it quickly turns into a shouting match between conservative Archie and the liberal "Meathead" on virtually every topic.

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

Votes: 553

15. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: The Saga of Cousin Oscar (1971)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama

Archie's freeloading cousin, Oscar, dies in the guest room. Archie and Mike host an impromptu wake in their home, as they ponder whether to hold a funeral service or simply dispose of Oscar's body.

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

Votes: 319

16. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: We're Having a Heat Wave (1973)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama

When a house in the neighborhood is put up for sale, Archie starts a petition to keep ethnic groups out. Henry Jefferson joins the effort when a Hispanic couple show interest. All this happens during a stifling heat wave in New York City.

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

Votes: 241

17. Animaniacs (1993–1998)
Episode: Take My Siblings Please/The Mindy 500/Morning Malaise (1994)

Not Rated | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

"Take My Siblings Please" features the Warners confronting an evil troll who won't let them cross over his bridge. Next, in "The Mindy 500," Mindy's pursuit of a brightly painted "clown car... See full summary »

Directors: Michael Gerard, Alfred Gimeno, David Marshall | Stars: Rob Paulsen, Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, Nancy Cartwright

Votes: 148

18. Animaniacs (1993–1998)
Episode: De-Zanitized/The Monkey Song/Nighty-Night Toon (1993)

Not Rated | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

Dr. Scratchansniff attempts to "de-zani-tize" the Warners./ Dr. Scratchansniff sings "The Monkey Song" with the Animaniacs./ The Warners and others give their version of a children's bedtime storybook.

Directors: Rich Arons, Gary Hartle, David Marshall, Rusty Mills | Stars: Rob Paulsen, Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, Frank Welker

Votes: 358

19. 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

20. Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990–2000)
Episode: The Tale of the Phantom Cab (1990)

Not Rated | 24 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Two brothers, while lost in the woods, come across a mysterious cab driver and a very unusual man named Dr. Vink who won't let any of his victims go unless they solve a riddle.

Director: Ron Oliver | Stars: Jason Tremblay, Sean Vertigo, Brian Dooley, Aron Tager

Votes: 1,147

21. The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
Episode: Back to the Hills (1969)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Granny is worried that Elly May is an old maid at 20 while Jed is concerned about Jethro joining college protesters. They both miss the hills, so they decide to head back to the Ozarks, which upsets Mr. Drysdale.

Director: Robert M. Leeds | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr.

Votes: 74

22. The Big Valley (1965–1969)
Episode: In Silent Battle (1968)

TV-PG | 60 min | Western

Audra is attracted to a handsome Civil War hero. Little does she know, he is a murderous psychopath haunted by delusions of what a woman should be.

Director: Charles S. Dubin | Stars: Richard Long, Peter Breck, Lee Majors, Linda Evans

Votes: 112

23. The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978)
Episode: Last TV Show (1973)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy

Bob is offered an opportunity to televise a session with his support group, but he is reluctant to do it.

Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Peter Bonerz, Bill Daily

Votes: 137

24. Booker (1989–1990)
Episode: Booker (1989)

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

Dennis Booker is hired by the Teshima Corporation to run their internal investigation division. While there he meets Elaine, who believes she has just sent an innocent man to prison while ... See full summary »

Director: David Jackson | Stars: Richard Grieco, Marcia Strassman, Katie Rich, Carmen Argenziano

Votes: 37

25. The Brady Bunch (1969–1974)
Episode: The Dropout (1970)

Not Rated | 25 min | Comedy, Family

After a visit from Don Drysdale, Greg lets his obsession with becoming a Major League Baseball pitcher get to his head. But he eventually learns the hard way that he's not the star he thinks he is.

Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Robert Reed, Florence Henderson, Ann B. Davis, Maureen McCormick

Votes: 200

26. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Assume Nothing (2003)

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

Several couples are killed bloodily after a wild party night in the same luxury hotel with Cameron and Mandy Klinefeld, or rather one somehow forced to kill the spouse. Nick is pleased to ... See full summary »

Director: Richard J. Lewis | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 853

27. 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

28. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Viva Las Vegas (2004)

TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Greg has found a replacement in the DNA lab, Chandra Moore, and introduces her to the co-workers. Capt. Brass, Grissom and Greg, in his first case, investigate the death of an unidentified ... See full summary »

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

Votes: 815

29. CSI: Miami (2002–2012)
Episode: Blood Brothers (2003)

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

The investigation of the murders of 2 young models hit a sudden stop when the two perpetrators have diplomatic immunity from the US government.

Director: Danny Cannon | Stars: David Caruso, Emily Procter, Adam Rodriguez, Khandi Alexander

Votes: 505

30. Cagney & Lacey (1981–1988)
Episode: Child Witness (1984)

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

An over-protective father hinders prosecution of a babysitter who may have molested his daughter. Petrie gets beaten by some white NYPD officers who don't know he's a detective.

Director: Karen Arthur | Stars: Sharon Gless, Tyne Daly, Al Waxman, Carl Lumbly

Votes: 58

31. Cagney & Lacey (1981–1988)
Episode: You Call This Plain Clothes? (1982)

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

Cagney and Lacey go undercover as prostitutes.

Director: Georg Stanford Brown | Stars: Tyne Daly, Meg Foster, Al Waxman, Carl Lumbly

Votes: 102

32. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: Alice Ghostley and Jim Nabors (1968)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family

Jim and Carol sketch the clumsy date of a couple too proud to wear their glasses. Then they team up for a musical-comedy graduation ceremony. Harvey Korman spoofs political candidates. Vicki is back for the weekly "Carol and Sis" sketch.

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

Votes: 48

33. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: Jim Nabors (1970)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family

A vain actor endures the doddering gaffes of a decrepit actress brought onstage as a last second replacement. A shy man injured in a car accident is too modest to disrobe for the nurse but she swoons over his hunky friend.

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

Votes: 42

34. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: Jim Nabors (1971)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family

Jim Nabors, as he has for the past five years, joins Carol on her opening show. They do a song and dance salute to his home town of Sylacauga, Alabama. Nabors also sings "Help Me Make It ... See full summary »

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

Votes: 35

35. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: Jim Nabors (1972)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family

Season 6 opens with Jim Nabors as guest star. Carol presents Harvey Korman with his Emmy award. Sketches include "Stella Toddler" and "Hollywood Canteen."

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

Votes: 45

36. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: Jim Nabors (1973)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family

Highlights include: "Yung Fool" (spoof of "Kung Fu" TV series); Jim Nabors performs "And I Love You So"; Carol performs "Come Back to Me"; 1920's production number "True Blue Lou."

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

Votes: 37

37. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: Jim Nabors (1974)

TV-G | 50 min | Comedy, Family

Highlights of this eighth-season premiere include: guest Jim Nabors as the "Ringo Kid", a gunslinger who challenges the quick-draw machines to a penny arcade; a married couple (Carol, ... See full summary »

Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Jim Nabors

Votes: 50

38. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: Jim Nabors (1975)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family

Highlights of this ninth-season premiere with guest Jim Nabors include: Eunice leaves Ed after she catches him going into a massage parlor in "The Family"; a hollow military hero does not ... See full summary »

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

Votes: 37

39. Charlie's Angels (1976–1981)
Episode: Love Boat Angels (1979)

Not Rated | 100 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

With Sabrina having left the employ of the agency to enter into wedded bliss, Charlie hires Tiffany Welles, a recent Boston Police Academy graduate and the daughter of a very old friend, as... See full summary »

Director: Allen Baron | Stars: Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd, David Doyle, Shelley Hack

Votes: 245

40. Christy (1994–1995)
Episode: The Sweetest Gift (1994)

TV-PG | Drama, Family, History

As the residents of Cutter Gap prepare for Thanksgiving, Christy's father visits. Meanwhile, David tries to find a way to bring the new church bell to town on his own.

Stars: Kellie Martin, Stewart Finlay-McLennan, Tyne Daly, Randall Batinkoff

Votes: 36

41. Cold Case (2003–2010)
Episode: Look Again (2003)

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

Detective Lilly Rush interviews a maid who says she witnessed the beating death of a teenage girl during a party on a luxurious estate more than 25 years ago.

Director: Mark Pellington | Stars: Kathryn Morris, Justin Chambers, Thom Barry, John Finn

Votes: 869

42. Delta (1969–1970)
Episode: The Short Sell (1970)

Adventure

Mallow is accused of accepting a bribe and suspended pending investigation when he tries to prevent a Canadian geologist from rigging a mining report and sending a company's shares rocketing.

Director: Wolfgang Storch | Stars: Kirrily Nolan, John Gregg, Kevin Miles, Patsy Trench

43. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode: The Sick Boy and the Sitter (1961)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Alan Brady is throwing a party at his penthouse for a few of the network executives and he wants the writing staff to attend. Unfortunately for Rob though Laura thinks Richie is on the ... See full summary »

Director: Sheldon Leonard | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Mary Tyler Moore

Votes: 428

44. Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode: Arc of Infinity: Part One (1983)

TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

On Gallifrey, someone on the High Council of the Time Lords is perpetrating a treasonous act - transmitting the Doctor's bio-extract data from the space/time Matrix to a mysterious ... See full summary »

Director: Ron Jones | Stars: Peter Davison, Sarah Sutton, Leonard Sachs, Michael Gough

Votes: 461

45. Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode: Attack of the Cybermen: Part One (1985)

TV-G | 44 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

The Cybermen plan on destroying Earth in order to prevent the destruction of their home world, Mondas. The Doctor also discovers the Cyber Controller is far from dead.

Director: Matthew Robinson | Stars: Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, Maurice Colbourne, Brian Glover

Votes: 560

46. Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode: Battlefield: Part One (1989)

TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

Knights from a parallel universe arrive on Earth to find the legendary sword Excalibur. Only the Doctor and Ace with the assistance of Brigadier Lethbridge Stewart can save the Earth from total catastrophe.

Director: Michael Kerrigan | Stars: Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, Jean Marsh, Nicholas Courtney

Votes: 600

47. Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode: Castrovalva: Part One (1982)

TV-PG | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

The Doctor has regenerated but it hasn't gone well. He's mentally unraveling and needs a place to rest beyond outside influences. Unfortunately the Master has laid a trap for the TARDIS that denies the Doctor undisturbed recovery time.

Director: Fiona Cumming | Stars: Peter Davison, Janet Fielding, Sarah Sutton, Matthew Waterhouse

Votes: 627

48. Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode: Day of the Daleks: Episode One (1972)

TV-PG | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

When someone tries to assassinate diplomat Sir Reginald Styles, UNIT investigate the possibility his attacker came from the future.

Director: Paul Bernard | Stars: Jon Pertwee, Nicholas Courtney, Katy Manning, Aubrey Woods

Votes: 595

49. Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode: Destiny of the Daleks: Episode One (1979)

TV-PG | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

The Doctor and Romana find themselves on Skaro and forced to be military advisers to the Daleks' enemy, Movellans, while the Daleks revive Davros.

Director: Ken Grieve | Stars: Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Tim Barlow, Peter Straker

Votes: 576

50. Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode: Four Hundred Dawns (1965)

TV-PG | 23 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

After an encounter with a hostile robot called a Chumblie, the Doctor and his companions are rescued by a group of female Drahvins.

Director: Derek Martinus | Stars: William Hartnell, Maureen O'Brien, Peter Purves, Stephanie Bidmead

Votes: 468