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1. 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

2. Dinosaurs (1991–1994)
Episode: Changing Nature (1994)

TV-14 | 24 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

The series finale: Every May 14th the Bunch Beetles are supposed to return to Pangea and to eat the rapidly growing cider poppies; but only one Beetle remains as the WeSaySo wax fruit ... See full summary »

Director: Tom Trbovich | Stars: Mak Wilson, Bill Barretta, Stuart Pankin, Allan Trautman

Votes: 257

3. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode: I, Done: Part 2 (1996)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

As members of the Banks family and Geoffrey prepare for their moves, Will tries to pretend that he also has big plans for moving forward. After admitting the truth, Will makes a decision to stay in California and finish school.

Director: Shelley Jensen | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Daphne Reid, Alfonso Ribeiro

Votes: 1,063

4. Purlie (1982 TV Movie)

142 min | Comedy, Family, Musical

In the early days of the civil rights movement, a Southern plantation owner holds his sharecroppers in virtual slavery. Purlie comes home as a preacher who will shake things up and bring freedom to his people.

Director: Rudi Goldman | Stars: Robert Guillaume, Sherman Hemsley, Rhetta Hughes, Melba Moore

Votes: 119

5. John & Leeza from Hollywood (1993–1994)

TV-PG | Talk-Show

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Stars: John Tesh, Leeza Gibbons, Rue McClanahan, John Forsythe

Votes: 25

6. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode: Sorry, Wrong Meeting (1981)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy

George attends a meeting that he wrongly assumes is dealing with crime in the building - it turns out to be an attempt to recruit members of the Ku Klux Klan.

Director: Bob Lally | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover

Votes: 158

7. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)

TV-14 | 105 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.

Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Skitch Henderson

Votes: 4,268

8. I Love the '80s (2002)

TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Comedy, History

A humorous, year by year look through the decade that saw hair size become a statement, ratty clothes become cool, and music about breaking up become mainstream. Comprised of segments ... See full summary »

Stars: Traci Lords, Soleil Moon Frye, Andrew Dice Clay, 'Weird Al' Yankovic

Votes: 1,772

9. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode: 984 W. 124th Street, Apt. 5C (1977)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy

At Christmastime, Louise discovers that George has been sending monthly payments to an address in Harlem.

Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover

Votes: 162

10. All in the Family (1971–1979)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

A working class man constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day.

Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 18,778

11. America 2-Night (1978)

30 min | Comedy

In the second-season version of "Fernwood 2Nite," the small-time talk show from Fernwood, Ohio has moved to Alta Coma, California, where it has taken on a more national flavor. This satire ... See full summary »

Stars: Martin Mull, Fred Willard, Bill Kirchenbauer, Frank De Vol

Votes: 346

12. Michael Jackson: HIStory on Film - Volume II (1997 Video)

Unrated | 106 min | Music

Collection of Michael Jackson's music videos from the period 1983-1997. Mainly focused post-1995 era, including videos such as "Scream" and "They Don't Care About Us."

Directors: Nicholas Brandt, Colin Chilvers, Bob Giraldi, Wayne Isham, Michael Jackson, John Landis, Spike Lee, Don Mischer, Vincent Paterson, Mark Romanek, James Yukich | Stars: Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul, Brandon Quintin Adams, Rosanna Arquette

Votes: 2,035

13. 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: 236

14. E/R (1984–1985)
Episode: Pilot: Part 1 (1984)

TV-14 | Comedy

Dr. Howard Sheinfeld is the charismatic head physician at the Clark St. Emergency Room in Chicago. Having recently finalized his second divorce, Dr. Sheinfeld is more than willing to pull a... See full summary »

Director: Peter Bonerz | Stars: Elliott Gould, Marcia Strassman, Conchata Ferrell, Lynne Moody

Votes: 24

15. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode: Louise vs. Florence (1979)

TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy

Louise and Florence get into an argument over pettiness after Louise discovered an error in a plaque she had Florence take to an engraver.

Director: Bob Lally | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover

Votes: 108

16. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode: Me and Billy Dee (1978)

TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy

Louise wants a celebrity to talk to the kids at the Help Center, so George suggests Billy Dee Williams, who is in town making a movie. He calls him up, pretending to be author Alex Haley, ... See full summary »

Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover

Votes: 123

17. Martin (1992–1997)
Episode: D.M.V. Blues (1996)

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

Martin gets into trouble at the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Martin Lawrence, Thomas Mikal Ford, Tichina Arnold, Carl Anthony Payne II

Votes: 75

18. Dinosaurs (1991–1994)
Episode: A New Leaf (1992)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

An important lesson is learned by all when Robbie brings home a mysterious happy plant which makes everyone feel all groovy-like. As things spiral out of control, Fran finally has to put her foot down.

Director: Mark Brull | Stars: Mak Wilson, Bill Barretta, Stuart Pankin, Allan Trautman

Votes: 197

19. CBS: On the Air (1978– )

450 min | Documentary

7-part series celebrating the first 50 years of CBS broadcasting.

Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Telly Savalas, Alfred Hitchcock, Lauren Bacall

Votes: 64

20. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode: A Case of Black and White (1977)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

George invites Frank Howard, a man he hopes to do business with--and who is in an interracial marriage--to his apartment to meet his "dear friends" Tom and Helen to show Frank that he is ... See full summary »

Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover

Votes: 109

21. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode: And the Doorknobs Shined Like Diamonds (1981)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

When The Jeffersons' new furniture for their living and dining room arrives, one of the delivery men informs Weezie that the block of buildings she grew up around in Harlem - including the ... See full summary »

Director: Bob Lally | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover

Votes: 122

22. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode: The First Store (1980)

TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy

Flashback of the Jeffersons before moving to Hauser Street. George is determined to open his own dry cleaners, but is at odds with both his banker's racist attitudes and Lionel's militancy. He and Louise encourage Dr. King's nonviolence.

Director: Bob Lally | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover

Votes: 106

23. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: The Bunkers and Inflation: Part 3 (1974)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama

Three weeks into the strike, there seems to be no progress between Archie's union and company representatives; in fact, negotiations on both sides seem to be getting worse. With Mike's tutoring jobs only bringing in very little money, Edith decides the Bunkers need some real income, and does so by getting a cashier's job at Jefferson Cleaners.

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

Votes: 181

24. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–2009)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show, which is often silly and whimsical.

Stars: Conan O'Brien, The Max Weinberg 7, Andy Richter, Joel Godard

Votes: 19,057

25. 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

26. 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: 204

27. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Rolly Falls in Love (1986)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Rolly asks the Deacon to ask out a waitress for him, and the Deacon decides to ask her out himself.

Director: Jules Lichtman | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery

Votes: 26

28. Dinosaurs (1991–1994)
Episode: The Greatest Story Ever Sold (1994)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

When the Baby asks Earl where dinosaurs came from and why, the questions are repeated throughout all Pangea and raise a panic; until the chief elders declare all questions can be answered by their newfound religion: Potato-ism.

Director: Tom Trbovich | Stars: Mak Wilson, Bill Barretta, Stuart Pankin, Allan Trautman

Votes: 151

29. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode: Change of a Dollar (1983)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy

George's quick stop at his Queens cleaning store en route to dinner frames a flashback story to when he opened his first store, served his first customer, and earned his first dollar fifteen years earlier in 1968.

Director: Bob Lally | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover

Votes: 89

30. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: The Morning After (1986)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Poor Thelma's cooking leaves Reverend Gregory intoxicated by her wine-soaked dinner.

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

Votes: 31

31. I Love the '80s (2002)
Episode: 1981 (2002)

TV-14 | Documentary, Comedy, History

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Stars: Anastacia, Sebastian Bach, Jillian Barberie, Barenaked Ladies

Votes: 14

32. Family Guy (1999– )

TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

In a wacky Rhode Island town, a dysfunctional family strives to cope with everyday life as they are thrown from one crazy scenario to another.

Stars: Alex Borstein, Seth MacFarlane, Seth Green, Mila Kunis

Votes: 365,904

33. In Living Color (1990–1994)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Music

The Wayans siblings present an African-American focused sketch comedy show.

Stars: Keenen Ivory Wayans, Jim Carrey, Kelly Coffield Park, Terrence Brown

Votes: 12,844

34. Soul Train (1971–2006)

TV-14 | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show

Created by music impresario Don Cornelius, Soul Train is an African-American focused music-dance television program that aired 35 years, primarily featuring performances by R&B, soul, funk, pop, and hip hop artists.

Stars: Don Cornelius, Diana Puskas, Queen Turner, Carole Creekmore

Votes: 684

35. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Muhammad Ali (1976 TV Special)

60 min | Comedy

Classic TV show featuring Dean Martin and celebrity guests roasting Muhammad Ali in a humorous and entertaining fashion.

Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Muhammad Ali, Foster Brooks, Red Buttons, Ruth Buzzi

Votes: 86

36. 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: 228

37. 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: 188

38. 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

39. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Pilot (1986)

TV-14 | Comedy

Ernest Frye, a holier-than-thou Deacon, is seeking a new minister for the First Community church.

Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery

Votes: 45

40. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Thelma's Birthday (1987)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

When Frye's doctor meets Thelma, he asks her out. When Gregory learns of this, he acts jealous. When they go to her place, Frye who is sick, is constantly asking the doctor to check him out. And Gregory shows up.

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

Votes: 29

41. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: Wedding Bell Blues (1988)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Reverend Gregory is sued for negligent marriage counseling.

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

Votes: 25

42. Dinosaurs (1991–1994)
Episode: Nuts to War: Part 1 (1992)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

A news bulletin announces a nationwide shortage of pistachio nuts, which is blamed on the four legged dinosaurs. War breaks out between the two-leggers and four-leggers and Robbie and Spike... See full summary »

Director: Bruce Bilson | Stars: Mak Wilson, Bill Barretta, Stuart Pankin, Allan Trautman

Votes: 194

43. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode: Florence in Love (1976)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy

An argument over a "no guests" rule prompts Florence to quit her job.

Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover

Votes: 118

44. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode: Louise Gets Her Way (1976)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy

After Florence has been evicted from her apartment (which is scheduled to be torn down), Louise allows her to move in. Big problem....George, who is tired of Florence's sass, has not been consulted on the matter.

Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover

Votes: 102

45. Saturday Night Live (1975– )

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

A famous guest host stars in parodies and sketches created by the cast of this witty show.

Stars: The Saturday Night Live Band, Don Pardo, Darrell Hammond, Kenan Thompson

Votes: 53,000

46. The 33rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1981 TV Special)

Primetime Emmy Award is the main American award in area of television, annually handed by the American television academy.

Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Mason Adams, Jed Allan, Loni Anderson, Bea Arthur

Votes: 71

47. 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: 188

48. 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: 195

49. Amen (1986–1991)
Episode: The Courtship of Bess Richards (1986)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

Deacon Frye tries to woo a gospel singer to sing at his church, but she thinks he wants to marry her.

Director: Herbert Kenwith | Stars: Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Barbara Montgomery

Votes: 41

50. Dinosaurs (1991–1994)
Episode: Endangered Species (1991)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

It's Fran and Earl's twentieth anniversary. To make it very special, Earl buys a delicacy for dinner: a species called grapdelites, who, thanks to his fellow snackers, are virtually extinct... See full summary »

Director: Jay Dubin | Stars: Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, Stuart Pankin, Allan Trautman

Votes: 214