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51. Low Winter Sun (2013)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama
Murder, deception, revenge, and corruption that starts with the murder of a cop by fellow Detroit detective Frank Agnew.
Stars: Mark Strong, Lennie James, James Ransone, Sprague Grayden
Votes: 6,056
52. Are You Being Served? (2016 TV Movie)
31 min | Comedy
A reboot of the classic sitcom Are You Being Served? (1972).
Director: Dewi Humphreys | Stars: Jason Watkins, Sherrie Hewson, John Challis, Roy Barraclough
Votes: 607
53. Trading Spaces (2000– )
TV-G | 60 min | Reality-TV
Two teams, two days, $1000. This show pits neighbor against neighbor in a race to redecorate a room in each-other's homes. Can a friendship survive this weekend?
Stars: Paige Davis, Hildi Santo Tomas, Frank Bielec, Faber Dewar
Votes: 834
54. Cracker: Mind Over Murder (1997–1998)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Unconventional psychologist Gerry "Fitz" Fitzgerald is one of the best police interrogators in the business, mostly because his own quirks and perversities help him get inside the criminal mind.
Stars: Robert Pastorelli, Carolyn McCormick, Josh Hartnett, Robert Wisdom
Votes: 450
55. Monty Python's and Now for Something Completely Different (1971)
PG | 88 min | Comedy
An anthology of the best sketches from the first and second seasons of Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969).
Director: Ian MacNaughton | Stars: John Cleese, Michael Palin, Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam
Votes: 31,549
56. Not Necessarily the News (1982–1990)
Comedy
An offbeat look at current events, often by dubbing over news video with farcical commentary.
Stars: Anne Bloom, Danny Breen, Lucy Webb, Mitchell Laurance
Votes: 581
57. K9 (2009–2010)
30 min | Family, Sci-Fi
Spin off TV show based on the adventures of the robot dog companion from "Doctor Who".
Stars: John Leeson, Robert Moloney, Keegan Joyce, Philippa Coulthard
Votes: 381
58. Us & Them (2014–2015)
144 min | Comedy
Focuses on the key life moments for Gavin and Stacey, who try to maintain their relationship while combining their polarizing families' lives.
Stars: Jason Ritter, Alexis Bledel, Kerri Kenney, Ashlie Atkinson
Votes: 303
59. Check It Out (1985–1988)
30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of the staff of a supermarket.
Stars: Don Adams, Dinah Christie, Jeff Pustil, Kathleen Laskey
Votes: 158
60. Orphan Black (2017–2018)
44 min | Drama, Mystery
Sara Aoyama (Kang Ji-Young) was an orphan and is now a single mother. She has suffered through poverty, lack of understanding from society and other problems that led to her being separated... See full summary »
Stars: Yumi Asô, Naoto Takenaka, Kang Ji-young, Tsutomu Takahashi
Votes: 32
61. Antiques Roadshow (1997– )
TV-G | Reality-TV
Collectors discover that they can turn trash into treasure, thanks to the appraisal skills of the show's specialists in antiques and fine art; Mark L. Walberg hosts.
Stars: Mark L. Walberg, Simeon Lipman, Nicholas D. Lowry, Coral Peña
Votes: 1,346
62. D.C. Follies (1987–1989)
30 min | Comedy
Set in a Washington, D.C. bar, Fred Willard was the bartender, and the patrons were all Krofft puppets, including former U.S. Presidents Reagan, Carter, Ford, and Nixon, and news reporters Dan Rather and Ted Koppel.
Stars: Fred Willard, The Krofft Puppets, Todd Mattox, John Roarke
Votes: 155
63. Football Wives (2007 TV Short)
43 min | Short, Drama
A look at the lives of women married to professional football players. Based on the ITV series "Footballers' Wives."
Director: Bryan Singer | Stars: Lucy Lawless, Kiele Sanchez, Gabrielle Union, Eddie Cibrian
Votes: 228
64. Life Is Wild (2007–2008)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Family
A new York veterinarian moves with his family -- his second wife and their two sets of kids -- to his father-in-law's game reserve in South Africa.
Stars: Mary Mouser, D.W. Moffett, Stephanie Niznik, Andrew St. John
Votes: 533
65. Sensitive Skin (2014–2016)
18+ | 30 min | Comedy
Davina and Al try to revamp their lives as they struggle with the uncertainties of middle age.
Stars: Don McKellar, Kim Cattrall, Nicolas Wright, Bob Martin
Votes: 1,194
66. Deutschland sucht den Superstar (2002– )
Game-Show, Music, Reality-TV
This is the German version of the British success Pop idol and the American Idol show in the US.
Stars: Dieter Bohlen, Marco Schreyl, Pietro Lombardi, Michelle
Votes: 712
67. The Chase Australia (2015– )
Game-Show
The Australian version of the quiz series where four contestants have to compete against a professional quizzer, known as the "Chaser", in order to win a cash prize.
Stars: Issa Schultz, Brydon Coverdale, Matt Parkinson, Anne Hegerty
Votes: 126
68. You Again? (1986–1987)
30 min | Comedy
Henry Willows has been divorced for ten years when his son Matt suddenly moves in. Matt is an irresponsible 17-year-old and sparks fly between conservative Henry and his son. Enid is Harry's housekeeper.
Stars: Jack Klugman, John Stamos, Elizabeth Bennett, Valerie Landsburg
Votes: 134
69. My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star (2002)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Inspired by the hit British TV series, this satire centers on the struggling rock band "Slip Dog" and their search for fame.
Stars: Oliver Hudson, Lauren Hodges, Kevin Rankin, Emmanuelle Vaugier
Votes: 82
70. Free Agents (2011–2012)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Alex is recently divorced, and Helen lost her fiance a year ago. Obviously, these two are definitely not ready to be dating again. So naturally, they end up in bed together one night. Oops.... See full summary »
Stars: Hank Azaria, Kathryn Hahn, Mo Mandel, Natasha Leggero
Votes: 1,472
71. The 1% Club Australia (2023– )
48 min | Game-Show
The Australian version of the quiz where 100 contestants put their common sense, logic and intelligence to the test. Any contestant that correctly answers a question that 1% of the nation got right will win a share of up to A$100,000 cash.
Stars: Jim Jefferies, Bianca Boyd
Votes: 99
72. Weakest Link (2001–2003)
60 min | Game-Show
In this hybrid of "Inquizition" and "Survivor," contestants test their trivial mettle as a team and against each other. After each round of play, the team votes out the most expendable ... See full summary »
Stars: Anne Robinson, John Cramer, Aisha Tyler, Michael Rapaport
Votes: 1,511
73. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2002– )
TV-PG | 21 min | Game-Show
Contestants use audience input, elimination of multiple choice options, and help from a friend to answer trivia questions for an escalating tier of cash prizes.
Stars: Meredith Vieira, Chris Harrison, Cedric The Entertainer, Terry Crews
Votes: 2,560
74. Payne (1999)
30 min | Comedy
An American remake of the classic British TV show, "Fawlty Towers"
Stars: John Larroquette, JoBeth Williams, Julie Benz, Rick Batalla
Votes: 123
75. The X Factor (2011–2013)
TV-PG | Game-Show, Music, Reality-TV
In this American version of the hit UK show, Simon Cowell and his fellow judges search for a singer who has the "X factor".
Stars: Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, L.A. Reid, Mario Lopez
Votes: 6,044
76. The Grubbs (2002– )
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Randy Quaid, Carol Kane, Michael Cera, Brian Sites
Votes: 56
77. Dog Eat Dog (I) (2002–2003)
TV-PG | 60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Six contestants compete in various athletic events for $25,000 in prize money.
Stars: Brooke Burns, Marty West, LaMonica Garrett, Kato Kaelin
Votes: 412
78. Australian Idol (2003–2024)
Game-Show, Music, Reality-TV
Australian Idol sought to discover the most commercial young singer in Australia through a series of nationwide auditions. The final winner was determined by public voting.
Stars: Marcia Hines, Osher Günsberg, James Mathison, Kyle Sandilands
Votes: 323
79. The Chase (2013–2015)
TV-PG | 60 min | Game-Show
You can run, but you cannot hide, The Beast is always coming after you. In THE CHASE, a team of three contestants attempts to amass as much money as possible by answering quick-fire ... See full summary »
Stars: Brooke Burns, Mark Labbett, Shawn Parr, Jonathan Corbblah
Votes: 940
80. Worst Week (2008–2009)
TV-14 | Comedy
U.S. version of the BBC series "The Worst Week of My Life", in which a young couple get quickly acquainted with their soon-to-be in-laws.
Stars: Kyle Bornheimer, Erinn Hayes, Nancy Lenehan, Kurtwood Smith
Votes: 2,640
81. Viva Laughlin (2007)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
Small-time casino owner, Ripley Holden, dreams of opening up a snazzy resort on the Laughlin Strip. Based on the BBC murder-mystery-musical series, "Blackpool."
Stars: Sebastian Tillinger, Carter Jenkins, Jenny Mollen, Lloyd Owen
Votes: 576
82. Ab Fab (2009 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
American adaptation of the classic British sitcom Absolutely Fabulous.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Kathryn Hahn, Kristen Johnston, Zosia Mamet, Joshua Minnick
Votes: 96
83. Secret Millionaire (2008–2013)
60 min | Reality-TV
Each episode of Secret Millionaire follows one of America's most successful business moguls for a week as they leave the comforts of home behind. They'll keep their true identities hidden ... See full summary »
Stars: K.C. Clyde, Blair Underwood, Gurbaksh Chahal, Todd Graves
Votes: 291
84. Lotsa Luck! (1973–1974)
30 min | Comedy
Sitcom about Stanley, his family and his work life.
Stars: Dom DeLuise, Kathleen Freeman, Wynn Irwin, Beverly Sanders
Votes: 247
85. Tipping Point Australia (2023– )
45 min | Game-Show
Australian version of British game show Tipping Point (2012). Contestants can win a sizable amount of money by inserting counters into a jackpot machine.
Star: Todd Woodbridge
Votes: 14
86. The Two of Us (1981–1982)
30 min | Comedy
Television talk-show host and single mother Nan Gallagher needs help managing her home, so she places an ad in the newspaper for a housekeeper and English butler Robert Brentwood answers it... See full summary »
Stars: Peter Cook, Mimi Kennedy, Oliver Clark, Dana Hill
Votes: 65
87. Amanda's (1983)
30 min | Comedy
Dry-witted Amanda Cartwright tries to manage a hotel despite mishaps involving her inexperienced son Marty, self-centered daughter-in-law Arlene, devoted cook Earl, and bumbling foreign bellhop Aldo.
Stars: Bea Arthur, Fred McCarren, Simone Griffeth, Rick Hurst
Votes: 229
88. The American Baking Competition (2013– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Reality-TV
The cookery show is aimed to find amongst its contestants the best amateur baker in the United States.
Stars: Jeff Foxworthy, Paul Hollywood, Marcela Valladolid, Jeremy Cross
Votes: 287
89. Traffic (2004)
260 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A three-part miniseries that offers a look into the world of trafficking, where drugs, weapons and even people are traded all over the world. Here, the lives of three Seattle-based men ... See full summary »
Stars: Ritchie Coster, Nelson Lee, Tony Musante, Justin Chatwin
Votes: 924
90. That Was the Week That Was (1963–1985)
30 min | Comedy
An Americanized version of the famous hit British TV show, retaining David Frost from the British cast.
Stars: David Frost, Phyllis Newman, Nancy Ames, Pat Englund
Votes: 118
91. On the Rocks (1975–1976)
30 min | Comedy
Alamesa minimum security prison has four inmates in a friendly rivalry with their guards and warden.
Stars: Rick Hurst, José Pérez, Hal Williams, Bobby Sandler
Votes: 83
92. I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! (2003– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Adventure, Reality-TV
Ten celebrities are abandoned in the Australian outback with only minimal means of survival, in order to raise money for charity.
Stars: John Lehr, Caitlyn Jenner, Cris Judd, Melissa Rivers
Votes: 1,148
93. The Broken Marriage Vow (2022)
TV-14 | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A seemingly perfect home gets shattered by broken trust and infidelity, bringing forth catastrophic effects into the lives of the couple, their son, and everyone else involved. This is a story about a woman scorned.
Stars: Jodi Sta. Maria, Zanjoe Marudo, Sue Ramirez, Zaijian Jaranilla
Votes: 163
94. Hope Island (1999– )
Drama
Reverend Daniel Cooper has come to Hope Island to reopen the Community Church, hoping the assignment will help him through the grief of a terrible loss. Distrusted by the local inhabitants ... See full summary »
Stars: Cameron Daddo, Suki Kaiser, Duncan Fraser, Haig Sutherland
Votes: 137
95. Lucky 7 (2013–2014)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Follow a group of seven gas station employees in Queens, New York, who have been chipping into a lottery pool for years, never thinking they'd actually win.
Stars: Summer Bishil, Lorraine Bruce, Christine Evangelista, Stephen Louis Grush
Votes: 672
96. Albert & Herbert (1974–1979)
30 min | Comedy
The story of a very childish dad living at his son's home. Incapable of taking care of himself and being alone, the pair must learn to live and work together.
Stars: Sten-Åke Cederhök, Tomas von Brömssen, Lennart Lundh, Rune Turesson
Votes: 422
97. Oh Madeline (1983–1984)
30 min | Comedy
Madeline Wayne craves excitement in her mundane life leading her to try every fad, dragging her friend Doris along. Her husband Charlie, a romance novelist, watches things unfold with his buddy Robert, Doris's ex.
Stars: Madeline Kahn, James Sloyan, Louis Giambalvo, Jesse Welles
Votes: 114
98. Reggie (1983)
30 min | Comedy
Reggie Potter is tired of his life, especially his boss CJ and his job at Funtime Ice Cream, so he pretends to kill himself. He then dons elaborate outfits to spy on his family and eventually remarry his "widow" Elizabeth.
Stars: Jean Smart, Timothy Busfield, Richard Mulligan, Barbara Barrie
Votes: 28
99. A Touch of Grace (1973)
30 min | Comedy
Grace, newly widowed, has a youthful spirit which puts her at odds with her daughter and son-in-law who are on the stodgy side. She handles things with a sweet spirit that men find ... See full summary »
Stars: Shirley Booth, J. Pat O'Malley, Marian Mercer, Warren Berlinger
Votes: 50
100. First Dates Canada (2015– )
Reality-TV
In each half-hour episode of First Dates Canada, a restaurant is filled with single people on real first dates, as captured by forty remote-controlled cameras.
Stars: Tyler Eyres, Ladan Sahraei, Erica Jane Beckstead, Gus Batal
Votes: 25