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1. Robin Hood (1984–1986)
Episode: Robin Hood and the Sorcerer (1984)

TV-PG | 100 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy

His family massacred by Norman soldiers, Robin takes on the mantle of the Hooded Man, a champion long prophesied. His first challenge is to free Maid Marion from the clutches of the evil, powerful Baron de Belleme.

Director: Ian Sharp | Stars: Wayne Michaels, Toby Lee, Geoffrey Greenhill, Betty Francis

Votes: 638

2. 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: 7,323

3. Wiseguy (1987–1990)
Episode: Pilot (1987)

TV-14 | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

FBI Agent Vinnie serves 18 months in prison to establish cover to infiltrate the Mob. He impresses the crime boss and earns himself a job, opening the door to access the mafia's highest echelons.

Director: Rod Holcomb | Stars: Ken Wahl, Jonathan Banks, Jim Byrnes, Ray Sharkey

Votes: 344

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. The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode: Pilot (1993)

TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Agent Dana Scully is instructed to debunk an FBI project dubbed "The X-Files," paranormal cases that have been reopened by Agent Fox Mulder.

Director: Robert Mandel | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Charles Cioffi, Cliff De Young

Votes: 12,728

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. Kommissarin Lucas (2003–2023)
Episode: Die blaue Blume (2003)

88 min | Crime, Mystery

Ellen Lucas takes up the leadership of a police task force charged with finding the killer of a 5-year old girl. Then a second young girl goes missing.

Director: Thomas Berger | Stars: Ulrike Kriener, Thure Riefenstein, Michael Roll, Alexander Lutz

Votes: 42

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: 5,558

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: 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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: 1,148

15. 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

16. The Box (1974–1977)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (1974)

90 min | Comedy, Drama

Add a Plot

Directors: Ian Crawford, John Jacob, Ian Jones | Stars: George Mallaby, Peter Regan, Cul Cullen, Belinda Giblin

17. Cluedo (1992–1993)
Episode: A Fete Worse Than Death (1992)

Drama, Mystery

Mrs. Peacock gets the other residents of Brindabella Homestead to support her contribution to the local fête. How will the others take to Mrs. Peacock's new love interest, and what are his true motives?

Director: Mark Defriest | Stars: Jane Badler, George Mallaby, Peter Sumner, Andrew Daddo

18. Coupling (2000–2004)
Episode: Flushed (2000)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance

Steve Taylor is a charming, efficient man, but can't handle women well, being affected by fears which are only aggravated when he talks with his best mate Jeff, who always manages to say and do the wrong thing and worse...

Director: Martin Dennis | Stars: Jack Davenport, Gina Bellman, Sarah Alexander, Kate Isitt

Votes: 788

19. Dallas (1978–1991)
Episode: Digger's Daughter (1978)

TV-PG | 49 min | Drama, Romance

Bobby Ewing and Pamela Barnes shock their respective families when they reveal they have married. This revelation renews an age-old feud between the two families, and J.R. Ewing, Bobby's ... See full summary »

Director: Robert Day | Stars: Barbara Bel Geddes, Jim Davis, Patrick Duffy, Larry Hagman

Votes: 414

20. Dark Shadows (1991)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (1991)

TV-14 | 85 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Victoria Winters arrives at Collinwood, a Gothic mansion on a cliff overlooking the ocean near the small seaport Maine town of Collinsport, as the recently hired governess to the 10-... See full summary »

Director: Dan Curtis | Stars: Ben Cross, Barbara Blackburn, Jim Fyfe, Joanna Going

Votes: 94

21. Delta (1969–1970)
Episode: The Devil Take the Blue Tongue Fly (1969)

Adventure

Years of drought have brought plague to a sheep property, and it takes the consolidated efforts of Delta and the army to prevent a national disaster.

Director: Brian Faull | Stars: Kirrily Nolan, John Gregg, Kevin Miles, Brian Adams

22. 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: 427

23. Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode: Rose (2005)

TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

When ordinary shop-worker Rose Tyler meets a mysterious stranger called the Doctor she is drawn into his strange and dangerous world; her life will never be the same again.

Director: Keith Boak | Stars: Christopher Eccleston, Billie Piper, Camille Coduri, Noel Clarke

Votes: 10,422

24. The Doris Day Show (1968–1973)
Episode: Dinner for Mom (1968)

TV-G | 23 min | Comedy

It's Doris' birthday and the boys want to treat her to a dinner out. What's more they insist on paying for it themselves. Doris has some backup money just in case. When they arrive at the ... See full summary »

Director: Bob Sweeney | Stars: Doris Day, Denver Pyle, Fran Ryan, James Hampton

Votes: 74

25. Echo Four Two (1961– )
Episode: First Day Out (1961)

Crime, Drama

DI Baxter takes charge of the Q-car Divison - and soon finds himself making his arrest.

Director: Geoffrey Hughes | Stars: Eric Lander, Geoffrey Russell, Geoffrey Chater, Amelia Bayntun

26. Family Guy (1999– )
Episode: Death Has a Shadow (1999)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

After drinking too much at a stag party and falling asleep at work, Peter loses his job, signs up for welfare, and gets more money than expected.

Directors: Peter Shin, Roy Allen Smith | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Lori Alan

Votes: 4,441

27. Flodder (1993–1999)
Episode: Korte metten (1993)

25 min | Comedy

The neighborhood wants the Flodders to go and tries to catch them red handed selling illegal whiskey.

Director: Hans Scheepmaker | Stars: Nelly Frijda, Coen van Vrijberghe de Coningh, Stefan de Walle, Tatjana Simic

Votes: 45

28. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate (1994)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Monica and the gang introduce Rachel to the "real world" after she leaves her fiancé at the altar.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 10,136

29. Futurama (1999– )
Episode: Space Pilot 3000 (1999)

TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

A down-on-his-luck pizza delivery guy is accidentally frozen on New Year's Eve 1999 and wakes up in the year 3000.

Directors: Rich Moore, Gregg Vanzo | Stars: Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Dick Clark

Votes: 4,981

30. The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
Episode: The Engagement (1985)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Dorothy, Rose, and Blanche are three women who share a house in Miami, Florida. Dorothy's elderly mother, Sophia, unexpectedly moves in after her retirement home burns down, and Blanche accepts a proposal of marriage.

Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty

Votes: 1,113

31. Good Times (1974–1979)
Episode: Too Old Blues (1974)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy

Tests indicate that James is a candidate for a union apprenticeship program, but his birth certificate says differently.

Directors: Bob LaHendro, Donald McKayle | Stars: Esther Rolle, John Amos, Ja'net DuBois, Ralph Carter

Votes: 148

32. Gun (1997)
Episode: The Shot (1997)

TV-14 | 41 min | Drama

A family moving from Los Angeles has their life turned upside down when thugs try to rob the convenience store where they have briefly stopped.

Director: James Foley | Stars: Dwayne Adway, John Asher, Erick Avari, Kathy Baker

Votes: 52

33. Hogan's Heroes (1965–1971)
Episode: The Informer (1965)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, War

The prisoners create an elaborate underground ruse to fool a German spy that has been placed in their ranks.

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

Votes: 479

34. Hull High (1990)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (1990)

Comedy, Drama, Musical

First day of school.

Director: Kenny Ortega | Stars: Will Lyman, Nancy Valen, Mark Ballou, Marshall Bell

Votes: 8

35. Jake and the Fatman (1987–1992)
Episode: Happy Days Are Here Again (1987)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama

A Senator candidate's lover is killed after she threatens to reveal their affair.

Director: E.W. Swackhamer | Stars: William Conrad, Joe Penny, Alan Campbell, John Rubinstein

Votes: 58

36. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode: A Friend in Need (1975)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy

George wants to hire a maid for his new luxury apartment, but Louise, having worked as a maid herself for many years, doesn't feel comfortable with the idea.

Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Mike Evans, Roxie Roker

Votes: 238

37. Justice League (2001–2004)
Episode: Secret Origins (2001)

TV-PG | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Batman and Superman team up to deal with an alien invasion, and a telepathic message leads the duo to a military base housing future ally J'onn J'onzz.

Director: Dan Riba | Stars: Kevin Conroy, Susan Eisenberg, Carl Lumbly, George Newbern

Votes: 1,391

38. Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode: The Society Party (1976)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Laverne DeFazio and Shirley Feeney mingle at a dinner party that's being given by their boss's family.

Director: Garry Marshall | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Richard Stahl, Kathryn Ish

Votes: 184

39. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Prescription for Death (1990)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Greevey and Logan discover that a hospital is covering up an accomplished doctor's mistake which resulted in a patient's death. They later find out that the doctor might have been drunk at the time.

Director: John Whitesell | Stars: George Dzundza, Chris Noth, Dann Florek, Michael Moriarty

Votes: 732

40. Living Dolls (1989)
Episode: It's All Done with Mirrors (1989)

TV-PG | Comedy

Samantha Miceli from Who's The Boss writes a story for her school newspaper about a home for teenage models.

Director: John Sgueglia | Stars: Michael Learned, Leah Remini, Alison Elliott, Halle Berry

41. Married... with Children (1987–1997)
Episode: Pilot (1987)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

Peggy forces Al to sacrifice a basketball game and spend a torturous evening in conversation with new neighbors, idealistic newlyweds Steve and Marcy Rhoades.

Director: Linda Day | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, David Garrison, Amanda Bearse

Votes: 1,199

42. Maude (1972–1978)
Episode: Maude's Problem (1972)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Maude is distraught when she finds out that Carol is seeing a psychiatrist and decides to confront the man she's convinced is wrecking her home.

Director: Robert H. Livingston | Stars: Bea Arthur, Bill Macy, Adrienne Barbeau, Conrad Bain

Votes: 160

43. Mork & Mindy (1978–1982)
Episode: Pilot (1978)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

Mork is sent to Earth to explore its traditions and, along the way meets Mindy.

Director: Howard Storm | Stars: Robin Williams, Pam Dawber, Elizabeth Kerr, Conrad Janis

Votes: 256

44. The Murdoch Mysteries (2004–2005)
Episode: Except the Dying (2004)

89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

In the late 19th century, Toronto city police Detective William Murdoch investigates the murder of a young girl found drugged and strangled in an alley in the red light district. The ... See full summary »

Director: Michael DeCarlo | Stars: Peter Outerbridge, Colm Meaney, Keeley Hawes, Flora Montgomery

Votes: 120

45. My Family (2000–2011)
Episode: Serpent's Tooth (2000)

TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy

While Nick chats up a girl on the internet, Michael's bought a pet rabbit which soon weaves its way into the family.

Director: Baz Taylor | Stars: Robert Lindsay, Zoë Wanamaker, Kris Marshall, Daniela Denby-Ashe

Votes: 169

46. NY-LON (2004)
Episode: Something About Chemicals (2004)

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Sparks fly during a chance meeting between an Englishman and an American girl. Afterwards, Michael confides in housemate Raph about he has feelings about the American girl He's only just met.

Directors: Otto Bathurst, Keith Boak, Anya Camilleri | Stars: Rashida Jones, Stephen Moyer, Claire Nicolson, Navin Chowdhry

Votes: 22

47. NCIS (2003– )
Episode: Yankee White (2003)

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

Aboard Air Force One a Naval officer dies after eating with the Potus, then a Marine officer (connected with AF1) also dies in Georgetown in the same way. Abby identifies the cause, and Gibbs thwarts an attempt to assassinate the PotUS.

Director: Donald P. Bellisario | Stars: Mark Harmon, Sasha Alexander, Michael Weatherly, Pauley Perrette

Votes: 1,825

48. Parels & zwijnen (2005– )
Episode: De ring (2005)

48 min | Crime

After being framed for the murder of his partner and spending six years in prison, former police detective Dexter is released. With the help of his best friend Rudy and bar girl Lucy, he sets out to find the people responsible.

Director: Diederik Van Rooijen | Stars: Ruben Lürsen, Mike Libanon, Eva Duijvestein, Hans Croiset

49. Perry Mason (1957–1966)
Episode: The Case of the Restless Redhead (1957)

TV-PG | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Perry's client is menaced by a car driven by a hooded man, whom she shoots at with a gun that was planted in her room. When the guy winds up dead from a bullet, Perry confuses matters by firing an identical gun later at the scene.

Director: William D. Russell | Stars: Raymond Burr, Barbara Hale, William Hopper, William Talman

Votes: 757

50. Profit (1996–1997)
Episode: Pilot (1996)

90 min | Crime, Drama

Jim Profit uses the death of a Vice-President at Gracen & Gracen, and every dirty trick in the book (plus a few tricks he invents), to position himself to assume the position of the dead man's boss, Jack Walters.

Director: Robert Iscove | Stars: Adrian Pasdar, Lisa Zane, Scott Paulin, Lisa Darr

Votes: 90