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51. Birds of a Feather (1931)

Approved | 8 min | Animation, Comedy, Musical

Swans swim by; a peacock displays its plumage in glorious black-and-white while a passing duck jeers; assorted songbirds chirp; a woodpecker chases a caterpillar; a chorus of owls croons. A... See full summary »

Director: Burt Gillett | Stars: Dorothy Compton, Marion Darlington, Beatrice Hagen, Mary Moder

Votes: 431

52. Poor Little Me (1935)

Approved | 11 min | Animation, Family, Short

Bunnies, turtles, and other small woodland animals play. A skunk sits apart, singing "I ain't got nobody" and mopes his way home. His mother, Mrs. O. Dora Skunk, sings of her love to her ... See full summary »

Director: Hugh Harman | Stars: Dorothy Compton, Harland Evans, Martha Wentworth

Votes: 165

53. The City Slicker (1918)

Not Rated | 12 min | Comedy, Short

Our hero gets a job at a hotel in the country and proceeds to introduce some changes, installing gadgets and time-saving devices.

Director: Gilbert Pratt | Stars: Harold Lloyd, 'Snub' Pollard, Bebe Daniels, Helen Gilmore

Votes: 259

54. Marian (II) (2017)

15 min | Short, Drama, Horror

There's a haunting in the house. However, things are not what they seem. Marian soon finds out that the haunting in the household is more familiar than she thinks.

Director: Brian Patrick Lim | Stars: Astarte Abraham, Johanah Basanta, Paw Aya Bugarin

Votes: 50

55. Ein Sommer in Florida (2016 TV Movie)

90 min | Romance

The marine biologist Henriette Stetter wants to spend again his holiday with her adolescent children Mara and Nils in Florida before the 18 years old twins will move to Berlin for their ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Wenning | Stars: Suzanne von Borsody, Anna Bullard, Matti Schmidt-Schaller, Bruno Irizarry

Votes: 44

56. Wild Geese (1927)

Passed | 70 min | Drama, Romance

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Director: Phil Goldstone | Stars: Belle Bennett, Russell Simpson, Eve Southern, Donald Keith

57. My Monster Mom (2008)

98 min | Comedy

Single-mom Esme gives her daughter for adoption to her elder brother who immediately goes to America. Twenty-seven years later, daughter Abby goes back to the Philippines to meet her real ... See full summary »

Director: Jose Javier Reyes | Stars: Rhian Ramos, Cherrie Madrigal, Richard Gutierrez, Ces Aldaba

Votes: 35

58. The TakeOver (2019 Video Game)

T | Action

When their adopted daughter, Vanessa, is abducted, Ethan and Megan vow to rescue her. These super-cops and their old comrade Connor form a trio and fight across the dystopian metropolis of ... See full summary »

Director: Antonis Pelekanos | Stars: Curtis Arnott, Chase Ashbaker, Kira Buckland, Jalen K. Cassell

Votes: 12

59. Just in Time (II) (2019)

24 min | Short, Drama

Justin lives a comfortable life with Camille, a loving and compassionate Puerto Rican woman. He is engaged to Mia, a smart and beautiful Latina. Everything is perfect until Justin receives ... See full summary »

Director: Christopher Martini | Stars: Jackson George, Margaret Ladd, Alex Emanuel, Norma Maldonado

60. No es nada (2015)

12 min | Short

A mother discovers that her child is being bullied at school and tries to talk to him.

Director: Jose A. Cortés Amunarriz | Stars: Coque Cuadrado, Carlos Guerrero, Rocío Mostaza, Javier Paredes

61. Barney Miller (1975–1982)
Episode: The Life and Times of Barney Miller (1974)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

When a drug addict holds the precinct hostage, Captain Barney Miller has to talk him out of it.

Director: Theodore J. Flicker | Stars: Hal Linden, Abby Dalton, Henry Beckman, Val Bisoglio

Votes: 147

62. The Beachcombers (1972–2004)
Episode: Small Craft Warning (1989)

Adventure, Comedy

Dana and Sam are still adjusting to small town life in Gibsons, compared to their former life in Toronto. Dana wants Sam to experience all that Gibsons has to offer in terms of outdoor ... See full summary »

Director: Bruno Gerussi | Stars: Bruno Gerussi, Robert Clothier, Jackson Davies, Janet-Laine Green

63. Cold Case (2003–2010)
Episode: The Letter (2004)

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

The 1939 case of a young lady living in a boarding house for "women of color" is reopened and Rush tries to solve it for Sadie's daughter, who has been ashamed of her own heritage since the murder.

Director: Tim Hunter | Stars: Kathryn Morris, Danny Pino, John Finn, Jeremy Ratchford

Votes: 573

64. Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005)
Episode: Meant to Be (2000)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

Robert tells Amy about Stefania because he thinks they're meant to be. Another breakup.

Directors: Gary Halvorson, Michael Zinberg | Stars: Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Madylin Sweeten

Votes: 498

65. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Sweeps (1993)

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

Stone goes after a sensational tabloid talk show host after a child molester is murdered on live television by the father of his victim.

Director: James Frawley | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Chris Noth, S. Epatha Merkerson, Michael Moriarty

Votes: 341

66. Mission: Impossible (1988–1990)
Episode: The Haunting (1989)

TV-PG | Action, Adventure, Crime

The team must trick a psychotic playboy, Champ Foster, into admitting the murder of his date, the daughter of an influence Arab prince, and Champ's protective mother, who believes in mediums, could be their way into his inner circle.

Director: Michael Vejar | Stars: Peter Graves, Thaao Penghlis, Antony Hamilton, Phil Morris

Votes: 58

67. Monsters (1988–1990)
Episode: Household Gods (1990)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

A modern, independent wife and mother is about to learn that no woman can defy the misogynistic household gods, who can turn the life of any housewife who refuses to submit to them into a living nightmare through sadistic mischief.

Director: Michael Warren Powell | Stars: Deborah Van Valkenburgh, Priscilla Shanks, Jeffrey Ware, Michael J. Anderson

Votes: 91

68. Shotgun Slade (1959–1961)
Episode: A Flower on Boot Hill (1960)

30 min | Western

Two escaped convicts, a grieving woman, and a widowed doctor who faithfully lays flowers on his wife's grave are among the seemingly incongruous elements factoring into Slade's investigation of a baffling bank robbery.

Director: Sidney Salkow | Stars: Scott Brady, William Roerick, Paul Langton, Shirley Ballard

Votes: 21

69. The Streets of San Francisco (1972–1977)
Episode: Death and the Favored Few (1974)

TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Stone and Keller investigate the murder of a society publisher whose method was to coerce subscriptions from wealthy clients by blackmailing them. The investigation leads the detective to a... See full summary »

Director: Virgil W. Vogel | Stars: Karl Malden, Michael Douglas, Rosemary Murphy, Leslie Charleson

Votes: 123

70. Ben 10 (2005–2008)
Episode: The Krakken (2006)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

After pretending to be a monster in a nearby lake to scare Gwen, a real lake monster appears. Now Ben is hard-pressed to get anyone to believe him, but not for long.

Director: Scooter Tidwell | Stars: Tara Strong, Meagan Moore, Paul Eiding, Dee Bradley Baker

Votes: 703

71. FBI: Most Wanted (2020– )
Episode: Defender (2020)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A single mother goes on a deadly rampage at a Public Defender's office, taking justice into her own hands after her son is given a harsh sentence.

Director: Nicole Rubio | Stars: Julian McMahon, Kellan Lutz, Roxy Sternberg, Keisha Castle-Hughes

Votes: 462

72. I, Claudius (1976)
Episode: Old King Log (1976)

Not Rated | 53 min | Biography, Drama, History

AD 54: Claudius feels that Rome should return to be a Republic but nonetheless marries his niece Agripinilla and makes her son Nero co-heir with his own, teen-aged son Britannicus. Aware of... See full summary »

Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Bernard Hepton, John Cater, Barbara Young

Votes: 353

73. I, Claudius (1976)
Episode: Some Justice (1976)

Not Rated | 52 min | Biography, Drama, History

Tiberius, aided by Sejanus, is proving to be a harsh ruler with only Germanicus able to keep him under control. However, whilst he is in Syria Germannicus is mysteriously poisoned. His ... See full summary »

Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Siân Phillips, George Baker, Margaret Tyzack

Votes: 389

74. Penn & Teller: Bullshit! (2003–2010)
Episode: Stranger Danger (2008)

TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy, Documentary

Penn and Teller argue that parents are now too protective of their kids.

Directors: Star Price, Tim Rogan, Ted Saad, David Wechter | Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, John Paul Lubran, Ann Marie Frohoff

Votes: 107

75. The Fame Game (2022)
Episode: Episode #1.7 (2022)

TV-MA | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

The police team rushes to track down the site of an alarming clue. Shobha urges Avi to tell her what he knows - and he lets damning family secrets spill.

Director: Sri Rao | Stars: Madhuri Dixit, Sanjay Kapoor, Manav Kaul, Muskkaan Jaferi

Votes: 95

76. Lawmen: Bass Reeves (2023)
Episode: Part II (2023)

TV-MA | 43 min | Drama, Western

Bass and his family endure tough times on their farm. Bass gets a visit from the law and is faced with an interesting proposition.

Director: Christina Alexandra Voros | Stars: David Oyelowo, Lauren E. Banks, Demi Singleton, Forrest Goodluck

Votes: 748

77. The Hillside Strangler: Devil in Disguise (2022)
Episode: Two-Faced Killer (2022)

TV-MA | 56 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

Two college students are found dead in Bellingham; security guard Ken Bianchi raises suspicions.

Star: Lois Lee

Votes: 18

78. Never Have I Ever (2020–2023)
Episode: ...had an Indian boyfriend (2022)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Watching Devi struggle with a painful memory, a nervous Rhyah orders Des to keep his distance. Paxton enlists Eleanor's help to break some news to Trent.

Director: Erica Oyama | Stars: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Jaren Lewison, Darren Barnet, Lee Rodriguez

Votes: 654

79. Blackwater (2023)
Episode: Avsnitt 6 (2023)

58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

It is winter and the heavily pregnant Annie decides to leave the Stjärnberg collective together with Mia. In 1991, Birger and Johan visit Dan in Stockholm, who tells them where he was on Midsummer Night 1973.

Director: Mikael Marcimain | Stars: Alva Adermark, Alba August, Asta Kamma August, Pernilla August

Votes: 123

80. Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991–2022)
Episode: Manika (2012)

TV-14 | Biography, Drama, Romance

Nene (Jane Oineza) is a 15-year-old girl who was recurrently raped by her stepfather. But her world drastically changed when her mother even assisted her live-in partner in the act of rape.... See full summary »

Director: Nuel C. Naval | Stars: Jane Oineza, Angel Aquino, Carlos Morales, Vangie Labalan

Votes: 22

81. Revenge (2011–2015)
Episode: Hatred (2014)

TV-PG | 43 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Daniel tries to rattle Emily; Emily's instability puts everything she has worked for at risk.

Director: John Terlesky | Stars: Madeleine Stowe, Emily VanCamp, Gabriel Mann, Henry Czerny

Votes: 619

82. Jane the Virgin (2014–2019)
Episode: Chapter Two (2014)

TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy

Jane's mother pressures her to sue the doctor responsible for the accidental insemination.

Director: Uta Briesewitz | Stars: Gina Rodriguez, Andrea Navedo, Yael Grobglas, Justin Baldoni

Votes: 661

83. Greenleaf (2016–2020)
Episode: The Baptism (2016)

TV-14 | 40 min | Drama

Grace moves back to Memphis under false pretenses in order to pursue the man she holds responsible for her sister's death but finds the realities of working in her family's church again harder to handle than she expected.

Director: Donna Deitch | Stars: Merle Dandridge, Kim Hawthorne, Desiree Ross, Lamman Rucker

Votes: 139

84. Proud (2018)
Episode: 1981 (2018)

Unrated | 49 min | Drama

With the election of Socialist Francois Mitterrand, the main character in the series, Victor, decides to come out of the closet.Even though this is still a time when the World Health ... See full summary »

Director: Philippe Faucon | Stars: Frédéric Pierrot, Stanislas Nordey, Benjamin Voisin, Lou Roy-Lecollinet

Votes: 54

85. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018–2020)
Episode: Chapter Eleven: A Midwinter's Tale (2018)

TV-14 | 55 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

As the winter solstice approaches, Sabrina orchestrates an emotional seance with serious consequences, and Susie's merry plans turn menacing.

Director: Jeff Woolnough | Stars: Kiernan Shipka, Ross Lynch, Lucy Davis, Chance Perdomo

Votes: 1,882