Best TV Shows
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1. Life on Mars (2006–2007)
TV-14 | 959 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
After a near-fatal car accident, smart, savvy, sharp-suited detective Sam is mysteriously transported back to 1973. Confused by his new surroundings, Sam tries to return to the present, but the police force of long ago needs his help.
Stars: John Simm, Philip Glenister, Liz White, Dean Andrews
Votes: 32,412
2. Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
The adventures of a Hawaii-based private investigator.
Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti
Votes: 28,943
3. Magnum P.I. (2018–2024)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
An ex-Navy SEAL returns from Afghanistan and uses his military skills to become a private investigator in Hawaii.
Stars: Jay Hernandez, Perdita Weeks, Zachary Knighton, Stephen Hill
Votes: 17,493
4. The Partridge Family (1970–1974)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
The humorous adventures of a family of pop musicians.
Stars: Shirley Jones, David Cassidy, Susan Dey, Danny Bonaduce
Votes: 4,777
5. I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The wife of a band leader constantly tries to become a star - in spite of her having no talent, and gets herself (along with her best friend) into the funniest predicaments.
Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Votes: 28,915
6. Star Trek (1966–1969)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
In the 23rd Century, Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise explore the galaxy and defend the United Federation of Planets.
Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols
Votes: 92,935
7. Star Trek: Picard (2020–2023)
TV-MA | 46 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Follow-up series to Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) and Star Trek: Nemesis (2002) that centers on Jean-Luc Picard in the next chapter of his life.
Stars: Patrick Stewart, Michelle Hurd, Jeri Ryan, Alison Pill
Votes: 94,718
8. The Love Boat (1977–1987)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The romantic and comic tales of the passengers and crew of the cruise ship, Pacific Princess.
Stars: Gavin MacLeod, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange, Fred Grandy
Votes: 13,629
9. Mission: Impossible (1966–1973)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
An elite covert operations unit carries out highly sensitive missions subject to official denial in the event of failure, death or capture.
Stars: Peter Graves, Barbara Bain, Greg Morris, Peter Lupus
Votes: 11,497
10. Gilligan's Island (1964–1992)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Four men and three women are stranded on an uncharted island following a torrential storm.
Stars: Bob Denver, Alan Hale Jr., Jim Backus, Natalie Schafer
Votes: 16,876
11. Hawaii Five-O (1968–1980)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The investigations of Hawaii Five-0, an elite branch of the Hawaii State Police answerable only to the governor and headed by stalwart Steve McGarrett.
Stars: Jack Lord, James MacArthur, Kam Fong, Herman Wedemeyer
Votes: 8,187
12. Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1998–2007)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Improvisational comedy competition show in which four members of the regular cast as comedians and often with guest appearances with other comedians and celebrities and members of the audience perform various comic games and sketches.
Stars: Drew Carey, Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles, Laura Hall
Votes: 46,395
13. Vera (2011–2025)
TV-PG | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
With her caustic wit and singular charm, DCI Vera Stanhope leads her team as they face a series of captivating murder mysteries set against the breathtaking Northumberland landscape.
Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Jon Morrison, Riley Jones, Kenny Doughty
Votes: 20,079
14. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Set almost 100 years after Captain Kirk's 5-year mission, a new generation of Starfleet officers sets off in the U.S.S. Enterprise-D on its own mission to go where no one has gone before.
Stars: Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton
Votes: 136,025
15. Star Trek: Discovery (2017–2024)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Ten years before Kirk, Spock, and the Enterprise, the USS Discovery discovers new worlds and lifeforms as one Starfleet officer learns to understand all things alien.
Stars: Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Mary Wiseman
Votes: 135,050
16. I Dream of Jeannie (1965–1970)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
A United States astronaut finds his life vastly complicated when he stumbles on to a bottle containing a female genie.
Stars: Barbara Eden, Larry Hagman, Bill Daily, Hayden Rorke
Votes: 17,451
17. Bewitched (1964–1972)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
A witch married to an ordinary man cannot resist using her magic powers to solve the problems her family faces.
Stars: Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, Dick Sargent, Agnes Moorehead
Votes: 24,387
18.
Hawaii Five-O (1968–1980)
Episode:
The Grandstand Play: Part I
(1971)
Not Rated | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Gary Phillips, the mentally challenged son of baseball star Lon Phillips, encounters a woman while on his way to the concession stand during a ball game. She turns up dead shortly there after. Was he responsible? Or does he know who was?
Director: Paul Stanley | Stars: Jack Lord, James MacArthur, Zulu, Kam Fong
Votes: 137
19.
Hawaii Five-O (1968–1980)
Episode:
The Grandstand Play: Part II
(1971)
Not Rated | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Gary Phillips, on the run and afraid of the police, narrowly escapes a murder attempt. McGarrett & Co. begin to piece together what really happened at the ball park. But the real killer is still determined to silence Gary.
Director: Paul Stanley | Stars: Jack Lord, James MacArthur, Zulu, Kam Fong
Votes: 118
20.
30 for 30 (2009– )
Episode:
Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau
(2013)
TV-G | 96 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Director Sam George chronicles the remarkable life and times of the late Eddie Aikau, the legendary Hawaiian big wave surfer, pioneering lifeguard and ultimately doomed crew member of the Polynesian voyaging canoe Hokulea.
Director: Sam George | Stars: Josh Brolin, Eddie Aikau, Clyde Aikau, Myra Aikau
Votes: 575
21. 100 Foot Wave (2021– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Sport
Follows the decade-long odyssey of big-wave pioneer Garrett McNamara who, after visiting a small fishing village in Portugal, helped push the sport beyond the realm of imagination.
Stars: Garrett McNamara, Nicole McNamara, Andrew Cotton, Cj Macias
Votes: 2,784
22.
Hawaii Five-0 (2010–2020)
Episode:
Wehe 'ana
(2017)
TV-14 | 41 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Danny protects a coma patient who was the key witness from a previous case at the Honolulu Police Department.
Director: Maja Vrvilo | Stars: Alex O'Loughlin, Scott Caan, Daniel Dae Kim, Grace Park
Votes: 456
23.
The Six Million Dollar Man (1974–1978)
Episode:
Burning Bright
(1974)
TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Astronaut Josh Lang has been acting even more far out than usual after being affected by a mysterious electrical field during his last spacewalk. Lang's friend and colleague Steve Austin is... See full summary »
Director: Jerry London | Stars: Lee Majors, Richard Anderson, William Shatner, Warren J. Kemmerling
Votes: 225
24.
Bob Hearts Abishola (2019–2024)
Episode:
I'll Never Play Banjo Again
(2023)
TV-PG | Short, Comedy, Romance
A conflicted Abishola pushes against her Nigerian roots when she opens up about her past to Dele; Bob attempts to bridge an emotional gap with Douglas.
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller | Stars: Billy Gardell, Folake Olowofoyeku, Christine Ebersole, Matt Jones
Votes: 76
25.
The Virginian (1962–1971)
Episode:
Run Away Home
(1963)
TV-PG | 75 min | Western
The Virginian and Steve are forced to carry $40,000 back to Medicine Bow after a bank run closes all banks. The Virginian must fend off a family who think part of the money is theirs while contending with a dreaming runaway girl.
Director: Richard L. Bare | Stars: Lee J. Cobb, Doug McClure, Gary Clarke, James Drury
Votes: 100
26.
The Virginian (1962–1971)
Episode:
The Fortunes of J. Jimerson Jones
(1964)
TV-PG | 75 min | Western
J. Jimerson Jones is on the same train to Chicago with Garth and Betsy where Garth helps him adjust to city life. Betsy has her first love with a cub reporter and Jones is taken in by a beautiful woman while another tries to protect him.
Director: Don McDougall | Stars: Lee J. Cobb, Doug McClure, Gary Clarke, James Drury
Votes: 87
27.
The Virginian (1962–1971)
Episode:
The Drifter
(1964)
TV-PG | 75 min | Western
The Virginian recalls his arrival at Shiloh when he went to work for a neighboring ranch that was close to a range war with Shiloh. He is caught in a feud with the foreman causing the fight and falls in love with the girl engaged to him.
Director: Don McDougall | Stars: Lee J. Cobb, Doug McClure, Gary Clarke, James Drury
Votes: 116
28.
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (2014– )
Episode:
And Then He Deftly Grabbed My Cervix
(2016)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Alan Davies chairs a round-table comedic chat with guests Jason Byrne, Alice Levine, Denise Van Outen and Josh Widdicombe. Topics up for discussion include acts of charity, stealing from the Royal Family and shower hazards.
Stars: Alan Davies, Jason Byrne, Alice Levine, Denise Van Outen
Votes: 16
29.
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (2014– )
Episode:
Well Well Well, We Seem to Have Caught Ourselves a Twat
(2023)
TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Director: Geraldine Dowd | Stars: Stephen Mangan, Jordan Gray, Seann Walsh, Isy Suttie
Votes: 8
30.
The Virginian (1962–1971)
Episode:
The Modoc Kid
(1967)
TV-PG | 75 min | Western
After holding up the bank, Dell Stetler and his partner hold the Graingers hostage at Shiloh to help their wounded comrade. John is forced to bring the doctor to Shiloh to tend to the man as he and Stacey plot a way to free themselves.
Director: Abner Biberman | Stars: Charles Bickford, Doug McClure, Clu Gulager, Don Quine
Votes: 84
31. The Virginian (1962–1971)
TV-PG | 75 min | Western
Personable Western series based in Wyoming from the 1890s onward.
Stars: Doug McClure, James Drury, Lee J. Cobb, Sara Lane
Votes: 3,160
32.
The Love Boat (1977–1987)
Episode:
I Like to Be in America/He Ain't Heavy/Abby's Maiden Voyage
(1983)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
April tries to gain US citizenship but crumbles in the oral exam. Waiter Greg argues with passenger Jim before learning of their connection. Abby breaks up laughing during her first intimate session with a man.
Director: Jerome Courtland | Stars: Gavin MacLeod, Bernie Kopell, Fred Grandy, Ted Lange
Votes: 73
33.
Laramie (1959–1963)
Episode:
Beyond Justice
(1962)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Slim is deputized to protect Stephen Collier, a murder suspect with a killer on his trail- and his lawyer, who's behaving very strangely. At same time a group of suffragettes arrives and the two events are related to everyone's surprise.
Director: Lesley Selander | Stars: John Smith, Robert Fuller, Spring Byington, Dennis Holmes
Votes: 72
34. Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (1955–1958)
30 min | Adventure, Western
Canadian Mountie Sgt. Preston patrols the wilds of the Yukon with his horse Rex and his faithful dog Yukon King, battling both the elements and criminals.
Stars: Dick Simmons, Yukon King, Vic Perrin, Rex
Votes: 392
35.
The Rifleman (1958–1963)
Episode:
The Marshal
(1958)
TV-PG | 30 min | Family, Western
In North Fork, Lucas McCain meets town drunk Micah Torrance who at one time was considered one of the most capable lawmen in the territory. He confesses that he lost his nerve and it led ... See full summary »
Director: Sam Peckinpah | Stars: Chuck Connors, Johnny Crawford, Paul Fix, James Drury
Votes: 278
36.
Red Dwarf (1988– )
Episode:
Back to Reality
(1992)
TV-14 | 28 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
When investigating an ocean ship, The Esperanto, the crew are attacked by a Despair Squid and awake to find they are entirely different people who have been playing the game "Red Dwarf" for the last four years. Is this truly their reality?
Directors: Rob Grant, Juliet May, Doug Naylor | Stars: Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Hattie Hayridge
Votes: 1,184
37.
Upstart Crow (2016–2020)
Episode:
A Christmas Crow
(2017)
TV-14 | 39 min | Comedy, History
As Christmas approaches Will is in London rehearsing his new play 'Eighth Night' for the queen and is surprised that the usually hostile Greene is giving out presents, claiming it is ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Boden | Stars: Liza Tarbuck, David Mitchell, Paula Wilcox, Rosanna Beacock
Votes: 152
38.
Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode:
Happy Returns
(1978)
TV-G | 28 min | Comedy
The department staff decide to dance an elaborate ballet tribute for Mr. Grace's birthday, directed by Mr. Humphries, who is decked out in a glittery leotard playing the lead role of the "Fairy Prince".
Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: John Inman, Mollie Sugden, Frank Thornton, Trevor Bannister
Votes: 201
39.
The A-Team (1983–1987)
Episode:
Children of Jamestown
(1983)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
The A-team rescues a girl from a cult and then takes on the cult leader to save others and get back Hannibal's boots.
Director: Christian I. Nyby II | Stars: George Peppard, Dirk Benedict, Melinda Culea, Dwight Schultz
Votes: 579
40.
Red Dwarf (1988– )
Episode:
Confidence and Paranoia
(1988)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
Lister falls ill after entering a contaminated area of Red Dwarf trying to find Kochanski's hologram disc which Rimmer has hidden. But Red Dwarf has two unwelcome guests on-board, Lister's Confidence and Paranoia.
Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Norman Lovett
Votes: 1,070
41.
Tombstone Territory (1957–1960)
Episode:
Indian Giver
(1959)
TV-PG | 30 min | Western
Local hardcase Jess Buckhorn tries to kill Little Hawk, whom he accuses of stealing the mission's horses. Sheriff Hollister insists that the Apache be held for trial, angering attorney Fred... See full summary »
Director: Eddie Davis | Stars: Pat Conway, Richard Eastham, Leonard Nimoy, Jack La Rue
Votes: 44
42.
Upstart Crow (2016–2020)
Episode:
I Know Thee Not, Old Man
(2017)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, History
Will is off to Stratford to get some writing done, but a visit from his terrifying old schoolteacher stirs up awful memories of the classroom. Marlowe and Greene are hunting for a Catholic spy.
Director: Richard Boden | Stars: Mark Heap, Jocelyn Jee Esien, Tim Downie, David Mitchell
Votes: 134
43.
The Virginian (1962–1971)
Episode:
Jed
(1968)
TV-PG | 75 min | Western
Clay tries to prevent a range war between the ranchers and homesteaders who are blocking their path to market. A hothead rancher hires a gunfighter on the sly who happens to be an old friend of Trampas who falls for a homesteader.
Director: Abner Biberman | Stars: John McIntire, Doug McClure, Clu Gulager, Don Quine
Votes: 63
44.
Upstart Crow (2016–2020)
Episode:
Lord, What Fools These Mortals Be!
(2018)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy, History
Will needs inspiration for his new play A Midsummer Night's Dream. Meanwhile, how can he get hold of some love potion, and where is Bottom going to put that stuffed donkey head?
Director: Richard Boden | Stars: David Mitchell, Dominic Coleman, Spencer Jones, Steve Speirs
Votes: 139
45.
Inspector Morse (1987–2000)
Episode:
Promised Land
(1991)
TV-14 | 103 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Morse and Lewis go to Australia to find a witness who has been in witness protection for ten years, but this is one witness who doesn't want to be found.
Director: John Madden | Stars: John Thaw, Kevin Whately, James Grout, Con O'Neill
Votes: 804
46.
The Virginian (1962–1971)
Episode:
The Handy Man
(1968)
TV-PG | 75 min | Western
A legal fight over a strip of land between Shiloh and the Bowden ranch turns nasty. The fight over cools when the Bowdens mistakenly believe Shiloh has hired a gunfighter but turns serious when they learn he is just a simply handy man.
Director: Abner Biberman | Stars: John McIntire, Doug McClure, Clu Gulager, Don Quine
Votes: 76
47.
The Rat Patrol (1966–1968)
Episode:
The Do-Re-Mi Raid
(1967)
30 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
During a battle Sgt Troy is captured by the Germans. He immediately begins making plans with other POWs to breakout of prison. At the same time the remaining members of the Rat Patrol plan to raid the prison camp and rescue their Sergent.
Director: Robert Sparr | Stars: Christopher George, Gary Raymond, Eric Braeden, Lawrence P. Casey
Votes: 47
48.
The Rat Patrol (1966–1968)
Episode:
The Hide and Go Seek Raid
(1967)
30 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A British General's son is kidnapped by German forces, their intention is to arrange an exchange for a German General. It is decided to send in the Rat Patrol to rescue the child and foil German plans.
Director: Sutton Roley | Stars: Christopher George, Gary Raymond, Eric Braeden, Lawrence P. Casey
Votes: 46
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