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151. The Great American Celebrity Spelling Bee (2004– )

Game-Show

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Stars: John O'Hurley, Tatyana Ali, Corbin Bernsen, Brett Butler

Votes: 12

152. Soul Train Comedy Awards (1993 TV Special)

Comedy

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Director: Ron de Moraes | Stars: Debbie Allen, Tyra Banks, Ricky Bell, Bill Bellamy

Votes: 40

153. Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's (1980 TV Movie)

120 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

A look back at the people, events, music, and trends of the 1970s.

Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: Hank Aaron, Woody Allen, Bea Arthur, The Bee Gees

154. All Access Pass: The TV Land Awards (2004 TV Movie)

TV-G | 24 min | Documentary

A behind the scenes look at the making of the 2004 TV Land Awards.

Stars: Edward Asner, Bob Denver, Tony Dow, Andy Griffith

Votes: 12

155. Inside TV Land (2000–2005)
Episode: Inside TV Land: African Americans in Television - Variety (2002)

TV-PG | 144 min

A three-part documentary that covers the trials and tribulations of African Americans in the history of television.

Stars: Debbie Allen, Maya Angelou, Neema Barnette, Fred Berry

Votes: 126

156. Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
Episode: Isabel Sanford (2003)

TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography

Actress Isabel Sanford raised an entire generation of television viewers in her role as "Louise", in the hit 1970s comedy "The Jeffersons". Born into poverty, Sanford recounts her rise to ... See full summary »

Director: Lee Grant | Stars: Meredith Vieira, Linda Emond, Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley

Votes: 77

157. 227 (1985–1990)
Episode: The Big Deal (1988)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Mary deals with a corporate lawyer Lester is trying to impress.

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed-Hall, Jackée Harry

Votes: 33

158. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Archie Is Missing (1974)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama

After fearing the worst when Archie fails to contact the family for 48 hours, Edith, Mike and Gloria begin speculating about his whereabouts.

Director: Wes Kenney | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 208

159. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Archie's Contract (1974)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama

Archie falls for a scheme from a shady aluminum siding salesman when the man makes Archie think that he must install the siding on his brick house due to a loss of heat.

Director: Wes Kenney | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 207

160. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: The Bunkers and Inflation: Part 4 (1974)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama

As Edith receives her first paycheck from Jefferson Cleaners, Archie's strike finally comes to an end. But what Archie doesn't realize is that in everyone's desperation to finally reach an ... See full summary »

Director: Wes Kenney | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 188

161. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: George and Archie Make a Deal (1974)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama

Archie becomes suspicious when political office-seeker George is suddenly very nice to him.

Director: Wes Kenney | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 186

162. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Henry's Farewell (1973)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama

Archie finally comes face to face with George Jefferson after Edith volunteers the Bunker home to host Henry Jefferson's farewell party.

Directors: Bob LaHendro, John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 227

163. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Lionel, the Live-In (1974)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama

When Lionel Jefferson has another fight with his father over his fiance's biracial parents, Lionel spends a few days at the Bunker house.

Director: Wes Kenney | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 202

164. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Lionel's Engagement (1974)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama

The Bunkers, Stivics and Jeffersons attend Lionel's engagement party. His fiancée is a young woman whose father is white and mother is black, much to the chagrin of Archie and (especially) George.

Director: John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 287

165. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Mike Makes His Move (1975)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama

Mike accepts a job, which pleases Archie because it means that Mike and Gloria will be moving. Finding a new home proves difficult. George Jefferson schemes to rent his old house next door to them cheap, just to annoy Archie.

Director: Wes Kenney | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 192

166. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Mike's New Job (1978)

TV-PG | Comedy, Drama

Mike accepts a job on the west coast and the Stivics prepare to move.

Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 147

167. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Pay the Twenty Dollars (1974)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama

George Jefferson storms into the house, demanding Archie to explain why he paid him using a counterfeit $20 bill.

Director: John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 234

168. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: The Bunkers and Inflation: Part 1 (1974)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama

Archie's union calls a strike, leaving the family to begin adjusting to not having a steady income.

Director: Wes Kenney | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 186

169. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: The Jeffersons Move on Up (1975)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama

The pilot episode for The Jeffersons (1975), where George and Louise move to "a deluxe apartment in the sky."

Director: Wes Kenney | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 184

170. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste (1989)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Reverend Gregory and Deacon Frye try to help a wayward high-school student by showing him the importance of pursuing a college education.

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery

Votes: 15

171. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: A Slight Case of Murder: Part 1 (1988)

TV-14 | Comedy

Deacon Frye defends a woman accused of murdering her husband and much to everyone's surprise, falls in love with her.

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery

Votes: 19

172. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: A Slight Case of Murder: Part 2 (1988)

TV-14 | Comedy

Roxanne makes a surprising revelation after her wedding to Deacon Frye.

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery

Votes: 21

173. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: A Star Is Burned (1991)

TV-14 | Comedy

Thelma is offered a television cooking show based on a meal she served, actually prepared by Amelia.

Director: John Sgueglia | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Roz Ryan

Votes: 19

174. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: After the Fall (1986)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

After Rolly falls at the bank, the Deacon makes sure Rolly is awarded a settlement, but Rolly refuses it.

Director: John Robins | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery

Votes: 26

175. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Betting on the Boy (1987)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

The Deacon is glad to be a Big Brother when he realizes his charge may help him win bets.

Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery

Votes: 28

176. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: California Dreaming (1987)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

Reverend Gregory accepts a job in California, much to Thelma's dismay.

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery

Votes: 20

177. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Career Girl (1989)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Thelma takes a job as a receptionist and earns a big promotion during her first week on the job.

Director: J.D. Lobue | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery

Votes: 19

178. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Casting the First Stone (1987)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

Lorenzo admits to an affair with an unnamed woman, which starts the congregation speculating and creates embarrassment for Reverend Gregory.

Director: John Robins | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery

Votes: 22

179. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Child's Play (1990)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

The Deacon means to prove that he can handle a roomful of kids by taking over the church's day-care center.

Director: Jules Lichtman | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Roz Ryan

Votes: 21

180. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Court of Love (1988)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

The Deacon can't keep his mind on the church business when a comely legal assistant is working by his side on an insurance case.

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery

Votes: 19

181. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Dancing in the Dark (1987)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

The Deacon accepts an offer to work for his old law school rival and finds the man as competitive as ever.

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery

Votes: 19

182. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Date with an Angel (1991)

TV-14 | Comedy

Darla purchases Ernest Frye at a charity auction after being separated from her jealous husband.

Director: John Sgueglia | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Roz Ryan

Votes: 17

183. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Deacon Dearest (1988)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

The Deacon becomes interested in one of the parishes couples which are talking divorce after he learns that the husband is a millionaire.

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery

Votes: 17

184. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Deacon on the Line (1987)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

The Deacon counsels a troubled teen who phones in.

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery

Votes: 25

185. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Deacon's Dilemma (1990)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

The Deacon swears off defending sleazy clients after he falls for the new assistant minister, who looks to him for inspiration.

Director: Shelley Jensen | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery

Votes: 16

186. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Deak-Scam (1991)

TV-14 | Comedy

Prior to becoming a member, Deacon Frye blunders into a sting operation at a country club.

Director: Michael Dimich | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Roz Ryan

Votes: 18

187. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Deliverance: Part 1 (1991)

TV-14 | Comedy

To save the church, Deacon Frye and Clarence do some fund-raising while double-dating; Reuben has pre-birth nerves.

Director: John Sgueglia | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Roz Ryan

Votes: 24

188. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Deliverance: Part 2 (1991)

TV-14 | Comedy

Thelma outshrieks her father and James Brown in a "scream-off" when she goes into labor on a telethon.

Director: John Sgueglia | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Roz Ryan

Votes: 25

189. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Don't Rain on My Shower (1989)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

Thelma goes overboard at her bridal shower to impress her high-school nemesis with reports that she's living the good life.

Director: Shelley Jensen | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery

Votes: 18

190. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Dueling Ministers (1987)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

Reverend Gregory finds himself in competition with a 12-year-old minister.

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery

Votes: 32

191. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Ernie and the Sublimes (1991)

TV-14 | Comedy

Ernest Frye is reunited with his '50s doo-wop group, the Sublimes, for a church benefit.

Director: John Sgueglia | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Roz Ryan

Votes: 18

192. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Fear of Flying (1988)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

The church board's trip to the Bahamas is fraught with problems, including Thelma's fear of flying.

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery

Votes: 17

193. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Frye for the Defense (1987)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

A fund-raiser replete with rigged games, tainted salad and a lawsuit against the church brings more trouble than reward for the good Reverend.

Directors: Bill Duke, Herbert Kenwith | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery

Votes: 32

194. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Get 'Em Up, Scout (1988)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

A prestigious law firm offers Deacon Frye a job.

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery

Votes: 24

195. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: I Can't Help Loving That Man of Mine (1989)

TV-14 | Comedy

Gregory's ex shows up and she's gorgeous. When they learn that hes going to be alone with her everyone is worried except Thelma. But later she decides to go where they are. And it turns out she's making a move on Gregory.

Director: Shelley Jensen | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery

Votes: 17

196. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: I Remember Mama (1989)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Deacon Frye recalls how he met Thelma's mother during the Korean War.

Director: Bill Foster | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery

Votes: 13

197. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Into the Night (1987)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

Deacon Frye is stuck escorting Reverend Gregory's aunt out on the town, but winds up loosening her up too much so that she ends up in jail.

Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery

Votes: 24

198. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Judge Deacon Frye (1990)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

Thelma holds her first society luncheon fundraiser as Rev. Dr. Reuben Gregory: Deacon Frye gets appointed judge & rides on a power high only to experience the consequences negatively first hand at gun point.

Director: Bob Lally | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Roz Ryan

Votes: 18

199. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Lights, Camera, Deacon (1991)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

A televised trial featuring a chicken-franchise king promises the campaigning Judge Frye a leg up on media exposure.

Director: John Sgueglia | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Roz Ryan

Votes: 18

200. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Love, Deacon Style (1990)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

Reuben doesn't seem to notice Thelma's efforts to recapture the glow of their newlywed days.

Director: Jules Lichtman | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Roz Ryan

Votes: 14