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1. Lifeguard (I) (1976)
PG | 96 min | Drama
Rick, still in his 30's, works full-time as a lifeguard on the beaches of Los Angeles. When he meets his divorced high school girlfriend and her five-year-old son after fifteen years, he considers switching to a more "serious" job.
Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: Sam Elliott, Anne Archer, Stephen Young, Parker Stevenson
Votes: 1,794
2. Phil (2019)
R | 106 min | Comedy, Drama
A depressed dentist in mid life crisis tries to learn why one of his happiest patients suddenly commits suicide, and a dark comedic adventure ensues.
Director: Greg Kinnear | Stars: Greg Kinnear, Emily Mortimer, Bradley Whitford, Jay Duplass
Votes: 959
3. Prep & Landing (2009 TV Short)
TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Wayne gets a new rookie partner, Lanny, after his previous partner got the promotion he wanted. Lanny has to remind Wayne of the Spirit of Christmas and the importance of being an elf in Santa's Prep and Landing elite unit.
Directors: Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers | Stars: Dave Foley, Sarah Chalke, Mason Cotton, David DeLuise
Votes: 4,012
4. Crazy for Christmas (2005 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Shannon, a single mother, is forced to chauffeur a wealthy eccentric around town on Christmas Eve while he gives away cash to complete strangers. When a reporter pursues the story, a new romance blossoms.
Director: Eleanore Lindo | Stars: Andrea Roth, Howard Hesseman, Jason Spevack, Yannick Bisson
Votes: 1,406
5. Loan Shark (1952)
Approved | 80 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
At the request of factory owners and union leaders, a tough ex-con infiltrates a gang of loan sharks who are preying on financially desperate factory workers.
Director: Seymour Friedman | Stars: George Raft, Dorothy Hart, Paul Stewart, John Hoyt
Votes: 776
6.
The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode:
Buddy, Can You Spare a Job?
(1961)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Buddy has a chance for a head writer job. Rob and Sally help Buddy get released from his contract to "The Alan Brady Show". The plan backfires, so Rob and Sally have to find an ingenious way to get Buddy re-hired.
Director: James Komack | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Mary Tyler Moore
Votes: 293
7.
The Honeymooners (1955–1956)
Episode:
On Stage
(1956)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
In order to raise money for the Raccoon Lodge, the lodge members decide to put on a play, and hire a professional director, Mr. Faversham, to direct it. Ralph is given the lead and Alice is... See full summary »
Director: Frank Satenstein | Stars: Jackie Gleason, Art Carney, Audrey Meadows, Joyce Randolph
Votes: 268
8.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
When in Rome
(1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Ann gets a part in an Italian movie and is thrilled until she finds out about her nude scene.
Director: Hal Cooper | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Francis Lederer, Carolan Daniels
Votes: 55
9.
Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode:
Hay Bale Maze
(2007)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
Taylor organizes the Hay Bale Maze. Luke and Lorelai reconcile. Rory has a job interview.
Director: Stephen Clancy | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Scott Patterson, Melissa McCarthy
Votes: 705
10.
All Creatures Great and Small (2020– )
Episode:
Andante
(2020)
TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Drama
Siegfried hopes to become the attending vet at the local racecourse. Meanwhile an encounter with a racehorse threatens to end James's career. Tristan resorts to an unusual method of covering the loss of the surgery's income.
Director: Metin Hüseyin | Stars: Callum Woodhouse, Anna Madeley, Samuel West, Nicholas Ralph
Votes: 634
11.
This Is Us (2016–2022)
Episode:
The Hill
(2022)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Kate visits Toby.
Director: Mandy Moore | Stars: Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz
Votes: 1,155
12.
Miss Scarlet & the Duke (2020– )
Episode:
The Fugitive
(2024)
TV-14 | 53 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Eliza is on the trail of a fugitive who is charged with murder. She must find him before the police do or risk losing everything.
Director: Milos Kodemo | Stars: Kate Phillips, Felix Scott, Paul Bazely, Tim Chipping
Votes: 145
13.
Fleabag (2016–2019)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2016)
TV-MA | 26 min | Comedy, Drama
Fleabag and her sister visit a female-only silent retreat, courtesy of their father. Their enforced silence is interrupted by an unusual neighbouring weekend workshop
Director: Harry Bradbeer | Stars: Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Sian Clifford, Camilla Roholm, Jenny Rainsford
Votes: 4,505
14.
Schitt's Creek (2015–2020)
Episode:
Rooms by the Hour
(2017)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy
Johnny puts the motel in jeopardy when he rents rooms to a dubious enterprise; David helps Moira with a film audition.
Director: T.W. Peacocke | Stars: Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Dan Levy, Annie Murphy
Votes: 1,483
15.
Young Sheldon (2017–2024)
Episode:
Family Dynamics and a Red Fiero
(2018)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
Sheldon studies his family for a psychology project; a Thanksgiving dinner turns into a family fight when Georgie Sr. is offered a job Oklahoma.
Director: Alex Reid | Stars: Iain Armitage, Zoe Perry, Lance Barber, Montana Jordan
Votes: 1,270