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1. Raising Arizona (1987)

PG-13 | 94 min | Comedy, Crime

When a childless couple--an ex-con and an ex-cop--decide to help themselves to one of another family's quintuplets, their lives become more complicated than they anticipated.

Directors: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen | Stars: Nicolas Cage, Holly Hunter, Trey Wilson, John Goodman

Votes: 150,770 | Gross: $22.85M

2. A House on the Bayou (2021)

88 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Follows a troubled couple and their daughter who go on vacation to an isolated house in the Louisiana bayou to reconnect as a family. But when unexpected visitors arrive, the unity starts to unravel.

Director: Alex McAulay | Stars: Angela Sarafyan, Paul Schneider, Lia McHugh, Jacob Lofland

Votes: 6,651

3. The Shout (1978)

86 min | Drama, Horror

A traveller by the name of Crossley forces himself upon a musician and his wife in a lonely part of Devon, and uses the aboriginal magic he has learned to displace his host.

Director: Jerzy Skolimowski | Stars: Alan Bates, Susannah York, John Hurt, Robert Stephens

Votes: 5,244

4. Surviving Christmas (2004)

PG-13 | 91 min | Comedy, Romance

A lonely, obnoxious young millionaire pays a family to spend Christmas with him.

Director: Mike Mitchell | Stars: Ben Affleck, Christina Applegate, James Gandolfini, Catherine O'Hara

Votes: 27,762 | Gross: $11.66M

5. The Last of the High Kings (1996)

R | 103 min | Comedy, Drama

After finishing exams June 1977 near Dublin, Frankie spends the summer with his two friends, siblings and mom while dreaming of two cute girls and waiting for exam results. College?

Director: David Keating | Stars: Catherine O'Hara, Jared Leto, Christina Ricci, Gabriel Byrne

Votes: 1,969

6. Cleopatra's Second Husband (1998)

R | 92 min | Drama

A darkly perverse psychological drama about a man who sublimates his life to those around him and the drastic measures he takes in order to regain the illusion of control. A taut character study set in contemporary Los Angeles.

Director: Jon Reiss | Stars: Paul Hipp, Bitty Schram, Jonathan Penner, Nancye Ferguson

Votes: 616 | Gross: $0.21M

7. The Wabbit Who Came to Supper (1942)

Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

Elmer Fudd and his dogs are hunting for Bugs Bunny in the woods. As Fudd is about to shoot Bugs, he receives a telegram telling him that his uncle is leaving him three million dollars on the condition he doesn't harm any animals.

Director: Friz Freleng | Stars: Mel Blanc, Arthur Q. Bryan

Votes: 1,226

8. Oliver Sherman (2010)

82 min | Drama, Thriller, War

Feeling lost and disconnected, with no family of his own, veteran Sherman Oliver sets out to the countryside in search of the soldier who saved him back in the war. That man, Franklin Page,... See full summary »

Director: Ryan Redford | Stars: Garret Dillahunt, Molly Parker, Donal Logue, Fiona Highet

Votes: 317

9. From Hare to Heir (1960)

Approved | 7 min | Family, Animation, Short

Sam, the Duke of Yosemite, will inherit one million pounds if he can keep his temper in check. Thing is, he has to endure Bugs Bunny as his house guest.

Director: Friz Freleng | Star: Mel Blanc

Votes: 631

10. Together Is Too Much (2010)

96 min | Comedy

Newly wed couple, Clementine and Sebastien, are forced to welcome Sebastien's mother into their flat.

Director: Léa Fazer | Stars: Nathalie Baye, Pierre Arditi, Jocelyn Quivrin, Aïssa Maïga

Votes: 418

11. Awful Orphan (1949)

Approved | 7 min | Family, Animation, Short

Porky Pig's quiet life in his high-rise apartment building is rudely disrupted when an obnoxious mutt sneaks in and refuses to leave.

Director: Chuck Jones | Star: Mel Blanc

Votes: 1,103

12. Weekend for Three (1941)

Approved | 65 min | Comedy

A young married couple's weekend is interrupted by the arrival of a brash, loud-mouthed acquaintance of the wife, who knew her before her marriage. He immediately proceeds to turn their ... See full summary »

Director: Irving Reis | Stars: Dennis O'Keefe, Jane Wyatt, Phillip Reed, Edward Everett Horton

Votes: 238

13. The Prize Pest (1951)

7 min | Animation, Family, Comedy

For no apparent reason, Porky Pig is awarded the grand prize of the "What's the Name of Your Name" game show. Unfortunately, the prize is Daffy Duck, whose tactless and rude visit gets him ... See full summary »

Director: Robert McKimson | Stars: Mel Blanc, Tedd Pierce

Votes: 311

14. Benny, from Panama (1934)

19 min | Short, Comedy, Musical

Jeanette and Eddie get married, but their wedding night is a fiasco. First, their wedding guests follow them, resulting in a police chase, then the guests show up at their apartment, ... See full summary »

Director: James Parrott | Stars: Jeanette Loff, Eddie Foy Jr., James P. Burtis, Arthur Housman

Votes: 66

15. Walking on Air (1936)

Passed | 70 min | Comedy, Music, Romance

A stubborn young woman hires a struggling singer to play her obnoxious suitor in a scheme to overturn her father's objections to the man she really wants to marry.

Director: Joseph Santley | Stars: Gene Raymond, Ann Sothern, Jessie Ralph, Henry Stephenson

Votes: 281

16. Wine and Roses (and Wine) (2021)

7 min | Short, Comedy

A polite girl struggles to send away from her home an uninvited guest with romantic intentions.

Director: Alex Bahena | Stars: Tegan Farrelly, Craig Andrew Robertson, Abbie McIntosh

17. Crash Comes 2 Visit (2018 TV Short)

10 min | Short, Comedy

After winning a chance to spend a weekend with their favorite bassist from their favorite classic rock band Firearms and Flowers, friends Jack and Ernest get ready for their hero to arrive.... See full summary »

Director: Zachary Flanigan | Stars: Colby Flanigan, James 'The Champ' Fitzgerald, Alex Xavier Lambert

18. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962)
Episode: The West Warlock Time Capsule (1957)

TV-14 | 30 min | Drama, Mystery

Taxidermist George Tiffany has domestic trouble when his wife's visiting brother Waldren overstays his welcome.

Director: Justus Addiss | Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Henry Jones, Mildred Dunnock, Sam Buffington

Votes: 590

19. The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978)
Episode: Jerry's Retirement (1976)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

Jerry makes a fortune on a real estate deal, and decides to retire at age 38. Emily's father Junior and his friend turn Bob and Emily's home into their vacation lodge.

Director: Alan Myerson | Stars: Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Peter Bonerz, Bill Daily

Votes: 96

20. Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man (1994–1997)
Episode: Forbidden Fruit (1996)

TV-PG | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

When Bernice hires an attractive nanny to tutor Ajax and the twins, Duckman tries to avoid making any advances toward her, but is sued for sexual harassment when he offers her an apple.

Director: Paul Demeyer | Stars: Jason Alexander, Nancy Travis, Gregg Berger, Dweezil Zappa

Votes: 65

21. G-Spot (2005–2009)
Episode: Hollywood Party (2006)

29 min | Comedy

Gigi hosts a "Snake" party. Her swinging sister and brother-in-law show up unannounced. Livia has a new girlfriend who's a dead-ringer for Roxie. Rick bartend's Gigi's party and puts something "extra" in the drinks.

Director: Michael Kennedy | Stars: Brigitte Bako, Heather Hanson, Kimberly Huie, Ian Alden

22. Home Improvement (1991–1999)
Episode: A House Divided (1995)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family

For a segment on Tool Time, Tim agrees to fix the furnace is Benny's aunt's basement, but disaster strikes when Benny fails to tell him that there are TWO gas leaks in the house. Benny soon... See full summary »

Director: Andy Cadiff | Stars: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Earl Hindman, Jonathan Taylor Thomas

Votes: 244

23. My Family (2000–2011)
Episode: Farewell to Alarms (2000)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Susan wants a burglar alarm. Nick wants to become a stripper.

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

Votes: 136

24. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: Divorce, Sanford Style (1975)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Following a fight with Woodrow, Aunt Esther moves in with Fred and Lamont. Fred works overtime engineering a reconciliation so she'll return home.

Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, LaWanda Page, Howard Platt

Votes: 112

25. Topper (1953–1955)
Episode: Henrietta Sells the House (1954)

Fantasy, Comedy

Henrietta decides to sell the house. This does not sit well with ghosts Marion and George.

Director: Lew Landers | Stars: Anne Jeffreys, Robert Sterling, Leo G. Carroll, Lee Patrick

Votes: 25

26. Top Cat (1961–1962)
Episode: The Long Hot Winter (1962)

TV-G | 26 min | Animation, Comedy, Crime

Refusing to spend a freezing winter in the alley, Top Cat comes up with a plan for him and the gang to move into Officer Dibble's apartment as house guests for the entire winter.

Directors: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna | Stars: Arnold Stang, Maurice Gosfield, Marvin Kaplan, Leo DeLyon

Votes: 100

27. Sanford (1980–1981)
Episode: Cissy and the Nephew (1980)

Comedy

Aunt Esther's son Cliff comes to stay with Fred and falls fast for Eve's daughter Cissy.

Director: Jim Drake | Stars: Redd Foxx, Dennis Burkley, Marguerite Ray, Nathaniel Taylor

Votes: 18

28. Major Dad (1989–1993)
Episode: General Unrest (1991)

TV-PG | Comedy, Family

When General Craig forgets his wife's birthday, he takes MacGillis' advice and owns up to it, but Mimzy locks him out of the house, so they must take him in during the spat.

Director: Michael Lembeck | Stars: Gerald McRaney, Shanna Reed, Nicole Dubuc, Chelsea Hertford

Votes: 49

29. Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode: Episode #1.731 (1969)

TV-G | 23 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Edward allows Laura to stay at Collinwood. Quentin reacts violently. Rachel is friendly to Tim.

Director: Henry Kaplan | Stars: Louis Edmonds, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Don Briscoe, David Selby

Votes: 30

30. Kenny vs. Spenny (2002–2010)
Episode: Who Can Stay Handcuffed the Longest? (2003)

TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Game-Show, Reality-TV

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Directors: Kenny Hotz, Spencer Rice | Stars: Kenny Hotz, Spencer Rice, David Laventhall

Votes: 81

31. F2: Forensic Factor (2003– )
Episode: Dead Man's Hollow (2007)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama

A retired fireman on a morning bike ride notices a burning bundle in a farmer's field...and recognizes the smell of burning human flesh. Investigators at the scene find an unrecognizable ... See full summary »

Directors: George D'Amato, Martin Pupp | Stars: John Robinson, Jack Herdman, Conor O'Hegarty, Yanna Baizer

Votes: 6

32. EastEnders (1985– )
Episode: Episode #1.2037 (2000)

TV-PG | 28 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

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Director: Chris Jury | Stars: June Brown, John Altman, Frankie Fitzgerald, Wendy Richard

33. American Dad! (2005– )
Episode: Big Trouble in Little Langley (2007)

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

Stan gets fed up with Francine's Asian adoptive parents and sets out to find her real parents, and Steve injures himself with fireworks trying to impress a girl.

Directors: John Aoshima, Ron Hughart, Anthony Lioi | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane

Votes: 758

34. The Guard (2008–2009)
Episode: Sounds of Loneliness (2008)

43 min | Drama

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Director: Peter DeLuise | Stars: Steve Bacic, Jeremy Guilbaut, Zoie Palmer, Sonya Salomaa

Votes: 20

35. King of the Hill (1997–2010)
Episode: Life: A Loser's Manual (2008)

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

Peggy's jailbird brother (Luanne's father) comes to town, and commits another crime; and Lucky feels sorry for him, so he takes the blame.

Directors: Anthony Chun, Wesley Archer | Stars: Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon, Brittany Murphy

Votes: 291

36. Gene Simmons: Family Jewels (2006–2012)
Episode: Homesick (2008)

TV-14 | 22 min | Reality-TV

Gene surprises Shannon with a little piece of Canada to call her very own. Unfortunately, they are not the only tenants.

Director: Adam Freeman | Stars: Gene Simmons, Shannon Tweed, Rocky Anderson, Nicola Anderson

Votes: 14

37. Black-ish (2014–2022)
Episode: Our Wedding Dre (2020)

TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy

Dre's intimate wedding plans for Pops and Ruby go awry when Pops' brother, Uncle Norman, shows up unexpectedly for the festivities; Ruby refuses Bow's offer to help with preparations.

Director: Eric Dean Seaton | Stars: Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Marcus Scribner, Miles Brown

Votes: 126

38. 18 to Life (2010–2011)
Episode: Phil 'Er Up (2010)

23 min | Comedy

A fight between Phil and Tara forces the newlyweds to take Phil on as a roommate.

Director: Stefan Pleszczynski | Stars: Stacey Farber, Alain Goulem, Angela Asher, Ellen David

Votes: 16

39. American Dad! (2005– )
Episode: You Debt Your Life (2011)

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

Roger moves out of his attic after learning of the life debt he got from Stan, but he starts to regret moving out of his home. When Roger tries to move back, he becomes heartbroken that ... See full summary »

Directors: Chris Bennett, Ron Hughart, Brent Woods | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane

Votes: 674

40. The Cleveland Show (2009–2013)
Episode: Cleveland Live! (2010)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

In an animation first, the episode offers the audience a behind-the-scenes look at the "filming" of the episode. When Cleveland and Donna attempt to celebrate their anniversary, their ... See full summary »

Directors: Ken Wong, Albert Calleros, Anthony Lioi | Stars: Mike Henry, Sanaa Lathan, Kevin Michael Richardson, Reagan Gomez-Preston

Votes: 302

41. The Cleveland Show (2009–2013)
Episode: Another Bad Thanksgiving (2010)

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Donna's sister Janet comes to town for Thanksgiving, hooks up with Holt, and then runs off to Las Vegas with him and leaves her two children behind in Stoolbend.

Directors: Mike L. Mayfield, Albert Calleros, Anthony Lioi | Stars: Mike Henry, Sanaa Lathan, Kevin Michael Richardson, Reagan Gomez-Preston

Votes: 270

42. Lost Girl (2010–2016)
Episode: Scream a Little Dream (2011)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy

As Bo struggles to accept the new terms of her and Dyson's relationship, she investigates an apartment building whose tenants have seemingly gone insane. Meanwhile, Kenzie makes the dubious choice of employing a Brownie.

Director: George Mihalka | Stars: Anna Silk, Kris Holden-Ried, Ksenia Solo, Zoie Palmer

Votes: 321

43. Hiccups (2010–2011)
Episode: Home Swapping (2011)

Comedy

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Director: James Dunnison | Stars: Nancy Robertson, Laura Soltis, David Ingram, Emily Perkins

Votes: 36

44. Family Guy (1999– )
Episode: Be Careful What You Fish For (2012)

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

Peter befriends a dolphin who moves in, and soon becomes annoying; Stewie asks for Brian's help in busting a negligent day care worker.

Directors: Julius Wu, Peter Shin | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis

Votes: 1,645

45. Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode: May I Trim Your Hedges? (2013)

TV-MA | 53 min | Comedy, Drama

Frank tells Carl he has cancer so he can scam a charity foundation. Fiona is blown away by what she's asked to do to get a job as a cashier. Lip leads a crusade to hunt down pedophiles in the neighborhood.

Director: Steve Shill | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Justin Chatwin, Ethan Cutkosky

Votes: 2,333

46. Mr. D (2012–2018)
Episode: Poker Night (2013)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy

When Gerry comes across a down and out Daniel Negreanu, he orchestrates a staff poker night in order to get Daniel back on his feet.

Director: Jacob Tierney | Stars: Gerry Dee, Jonathan Torrens, Lauren Hammersley, Booth Savage

Votes: 33

47. Dangerous Persuasions (2013–2015)
Episode: Devil's Disciple (2013)

TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Drama

Mary Rich and her family meet self-styled missionary Ron Larrinaga at their local church. When Ron convinces them to join his family living in a remote house in northern California, the house soon becomes a violent retreat.

Director: Stephen Kemp | Stars: Megan Fahlenbock, Paulino Nunes, Mark Huisman, Raven Adamson

Votes: 9

48. Rick and Morty (2013– )
Episode: How Poopy Got His Poop Back (2023)

TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

When Mr Poopybutthole stays longer than expected at the Smiths' home, Rick decides to arrange an intervention to help his friend reduce his alcohol use.

Directors: Lucas Gray, Wesley Archer | Stars: Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke, Ian Cardoni

Votes: 8,171

49. Lab Rats (2012–2016)
Episode: Twas the Mission Before Christmas (2013)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

It's Christmas Eve and the Lab Rats have to go on a rescue mission to Donald's secret facility in the frozen tundra.

Director: Guy Distad | Stars: William Brent, Spencer Boldman, Kelli Berglund, Tyrel Jackson Williams

Votes: 58

50. Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976–1977)
Episode: Episode #1.64 (1976)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Romance

Mona reveals more truths to Tom. Muriel tells Charlie and Loretta that she needs $10,000 for plastic surgery to correct the facial scar inflicted by Charlie. Charlie and Loretta disagree ... See full summary »

Director: Jim Drake | Stars: Louise Lasser, Greg Mullavey, Mary Kay Place, Graham Jarvis

Votes: 15