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1. Modern Family (2009–2020)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Three different, but related, families face trials and tribulations in their own uniquely comedic ways.

Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell

Votes: 486,180

2. Frasier (1993–2004)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy

Dr. Frasier Crane moves back to his hometown of Seattle, where he lives with his father and works as a radio psychiatrist.

Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin

Votes: 95,831

3. The Good Wife (2009–2016)

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

Alicia Florrick has been a good wife to her husband, a former state's attorney. After a very humiliating sex and corruption scandal, he is behind bars. She must now provide for her family and returns to work as a litigator in a law firm.

Stars: Julianna Margulies, Chris Noth, Josh Charles, Matt Czuchry

Votes: 83,086

4. Desperate Housewives (2004–2012)

TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery

Secrets and truths unfold through the lives of female friends in one suburban neighborhood after the mysterious suicide of a neighbor.

Stars: Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria

Votes: 140,220

5. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017–2023)

TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama

After her husband leaves her, young mother of two Miriam "Midge" Maisel discovers that she has a talent for stand-up comedy. Could this be her calling?

Stars: Rachel Brosnahan, Alex Borstein, Michael Zegen, Marin Hinkle

Votes: 143,516

6. 30 Rock (2006–2013)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

Liz Lemon, head writer of the sketch-comedy show "TGS with Tracy Jordan", must deal with an arrogant new boss and a crazy new star while trying to run a successful television show without losing her mind.

Stars: Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, Jack McBrayer

Votes: 132,243

7. 2 Broke Girls (2011–2017)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

Two young women waitressing at a greasy spoon diner strike up an unlikely friendship in the hopes of launching a successful business - if only they can raise the cash.

Stars: Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs, Garrett Morris, Jonathan Kite

Votes: 105,192

8. Weeds (2005–2012)

TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

When a suburban mother turns to dealing marijuana in order to maintain her privileged lifestyle after her husband dies, she finds out just how addicted her entire neighborhood already is.

Stars: Mary-Louise Parker, Hunter Parrish, Alexander Gould, Kevin Nealon

Votes: 117,565

9. The Closer (2005–2012)

TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Deputy Police Chief Brenda Johnson runs the Priority Homicide Division of the LAPD with an unorthodox style. Her innate ability to read people and obtain confessions helps her and her team solve the city's toughest, most sensitive cases.

Stars: Kyra Sedgwick, J.K. Simmons, Corey Reynolds, Robert Gossett

Votes: 29,004

10. Nurse Jackie (2009–2015)

TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy, Drama

A drug-addicted nurse struggles to find a balance between the demands of her frenetic job at a New York City hospital and an array of personal dramas.

Stars: Edie Falco, Merritt Wever, Paul Schulze, Dominic Fumusa

Votes: 29,438

11. Hung (2009–2011)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

A former high school sports legend, turned middle-aged high school basketball coach, finds a way to benefit from his biggest asset.

Stars: Thomas Jane, Jane Adams, Charlie Saxton, Sianoa Smit-McPhee

Votes: 23,134

12. All Rise (2019–2023)

TV-PG | 44 min | Drama

A look at the personal and professional lives of the judges, lawyers, clerks, bailiffs and cops who work at an L.A. County courthouse.

Stars: Simone Missick, Wilson Bethel, Jessica Camacho, J. Alex Brinson

Votes: 6,213

13. Julia (2022–2023)

TV-MA | 45 min | Biography, Drama

Inspired by Julia Child's extraordinary life and her show The French Chef, which essentially invented food television.

Stars: Sarah Lancashire, David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Fran Kranz

Votes: 13,246

14. East New York (2022–2023)

TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Police procedural following Deputy Inspector Regina Haywood and her diverse team in East New York's 74th Precinct.

Stars: Amanda Warren, Kevin Rankin, Richard Kind, Elizabeth Rodriguez

Votes: 3,755

15. The Proposition (2005)

R | 104 min | Crime, Drama, Western

A lawman apprehends a notorious outlaw and gives him nine days to kill his older brother, or else they'll execute his younger brother.

Director: John Hillcoat | Stars: Ray Winstone, Guy Pearce, Emily Watson, Richard Wilson

Votes: 55,052 | Gross: $1.90M

16. Hope & Faith (2003–2006)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family

They're sisters, but blood may be the only thing they have in common. When Faith, a soap opera diva, is killed off her show, "The Sacred and the Sinful," she flees the tabloids by moving to the suburbs with her sister, Hope's, family.

Stars: Faith Ford, Kelly Ripa, Macey Cruthird, Ted McGinley

Votes: 4,915

17. Great Performances (1971– )

TV-G | 180 min | Music, Musical

Filmed and televised versions of theater productions, such as plays, musicals, operas, ballets, and concerts from around the world.

Stars: Scott Yoo, Julie Andrews, Plácido Domingo, Renée Fleming

Votes: 903

18. Divorce (2016–2019)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

A couple goes through a long, drawn-out divorce.

Stars: Sarah Jessica Parker, Thomas Haden Church, Molly Shannon, Talia Balsam

Votes: 8,421

19. Étoile

Drama | Filming

The dancers and artistic staff of two world-renowned ballet companies embark on an ambitious gambit to save their storied institutions by swapping their most talented stars.

Stars: Luke Kirby, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Simon Callow, Leslie Fray

20. B Positive (2020–2022)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Drama

Newly divorced dad Drew faces finding a kidney donor and is at the end of his rope and his hope when he runs into Gina, a rough-around-the edges woman from his past who volunteers her own.

Stars: Annaleigh Ashford, Thomas Middleditch, Darryl Stephens, Linda Lavin

Votes: 3,529

21. Undateable (2014–2016)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

A womanizer helps his sister, his bar-owning roomie, and his three friends with much-needed dating advice.

Stars: Chris D'Elia, Brent Morin, Bianca Kajlich, Ron Funches

Votes: 8,945

22. Superior Donuts (2017–2018)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy

Sympathetic old-school doughnut-shop owner Arthur, his spunky young employee and aspiring artist Franco, and their friends and patrons keep the shop going in a changing culturally-mixed inner-city Chicago neighborhood.

Stars: Jermaine Fowler, David Koechner, Maz Jobrani, Katey Sagal

Votes: 3,521

23. The New Normal (2012–2013)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Romance

A single mother's life after she accepts the offer to be a surrogate mother for a gay couple.

Stars: Justin Bartha, Andrew Rannells, Georgia King, Bebe Wood

Votes: 11,510

24. Dr. Ken (2015–2017)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy

A frustrated doctor juggles his career, marriage, and family.

Stars: Ken Jeong, Suzy Nakamura, Tisha Campbell, Jonathan Slavin

Votes: 4,345

25. One Big Happy (2015)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy

A lesbian and her straight guyfriend decide to have a baby together.

Stars: Elisha Cuthbert, Nick Zano, Kelly Brook, Rebecca Corry

Votes: 2,986

26. Fam (2019)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Fed up with her father, a young woman moves in with her older half-sister and her fiancé.

Stars: Nina Dobrev, Tone Bell, Odessa A'zion, Sheryl Lee Ralph

Votes: 3,186

27. Mixology (2013–2014)

TV-14 | 277 min | Comedy, Romance

Chronicles the exploits of singles, five guys and five girls, in search of love all over the course of one night.

Stars: Adam Campbell, Adan Canto, Alexis Carra, Craig Frank

Votes: 5,845

28. The Michael J. Fox Show (2013–2014)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

A comedy inspired by the life of Michael J. Fox.

Stars: Michael J. Fox, Betsy Brandt, Wendell Pierce, Katie Finneran

Votes: 5,439

29. Carol's Second Act (2019–2020)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy

Retired teacher Carol Kenney begins a second career as a doctor.

Stars: Patricia Heaton, Ito Aghayere, Lucas Neff, Jean-Luc Bilodeau

Votes: 2,154

30. Stacked (2005–2006)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

A party girl starts a new life as an employee at a family-run bookstore.

Stars: Pamela Anderson, Brian Scolaro, Christopher Lloyd, Elon Gold

Votes: 1,978

31. Dads (I) (2013–2014)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

Two successful guys in their 30's have their lives turned upside down when their nightmare dads unexpectedly move in with them.

Stars: Seth Green, Giovanni Ribisi, Brenda Song, Vanessa Lachey

Votes: 6,978

32. Tommy (2020)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama

A former high-ranking NYPD officer becomes the first female Chief of Police in Los Angeles.

Stars: Edie Falco, Michael Chernus, Adelaide Clemens, Russell G. Jones

Votes: 2,940

33. A Few Good Men (TV Movie)

Drama | Announced

A live action production of the courtroom drama that Aaron Sorkin originally wrote, which premiered on Broadway in 1989.

Directors: Scott Ellis, Alex Rudzinski

34. Running Wilde (2010–2011)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy

Steven Wilde always had everything he wanted, due to his improbably rich father. Except the girl, Emmy Kadubic, who is an environmentalist. Emmy and her daughter, Puddle come to live with him.

Stars: Will Arnett, Keri Russell, Stefania LaVie Owen, Mel Rodriguez

Votes: 3,254

35. 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

36. Live from Lincoln Center (1976– )

180 min | Music, Musical

Filmed performances from the famous performing arts center in New York City.

Stars: Beverly Sills, Audra McDonald, Louis Perry, Zubin Mehta

Votes: 285

37. Mad Love (2011)

30 min | Comedy, Romance

Revolves around a quartet of single friends in New York City; two are falling in love, and two despise each other--at least initially.

Stars: Jason Biggs, Sarah Chalke, Judy Greer, Tyler Labine

Votes: 4,373

38. Out of Practice (2005–2006)

30 min | Comedy

Therapist Benjamin Barnes lives his life in the shadows of his parents and siblings, all of whom are doctors. At the same time he tries to keep his family together after the addition of his father's much-younger new girlfriend.

Stars: Christopher Gorham, Paula Marshall, Ty Burrell, Henry Winkler

Votes: 1,296

39. The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts (2019 Video)

80 min | Drama

Known actors read out excerpts from the Mueller Report regarding Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election and Donald Trump/John Lithgow.

Director: Scott Ellis | Stars: Annette Bening, John Lithgow, Kevin Kline, Jason Alexander

Votes: 362

40. A Christmas Story Live! (2017 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 133 min | Musical

A live broadcast of the Broadway hit "A Christmas Story: The Musical" in which Ralphie wishes for nothing more than a Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas.

Directors: Scott Ellis, Alex Rudzinski | Stars: Maya Rudolph, Chris Diamantopoulos, Ana Gasteyer, Tyler Wladis

Votes: 1,627

41. She Loves Me (2016 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 133 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

A story of 2 combative shop clerks, Amalia and Georg, who are not aware that they are the recipients of each other's secret love letters. Based on the play, Parfumerie, written by Miklós ... See full summary »

Director: David Horn | Stars: Laura Benanti, Zachary Levi, Jane Krakowski, Tom McGowan

Votes: 764

42. Trust Me (2009)

60 min | Drama

A look at the private and professional lives of employees at the Chicago advertising agency Rothman, Greene & Moore.

Stars: Eric McCormack, Tom Cavanagh, Monica Potter, Sarah Clarke

Votes: 1,113

43. Guys with Kids (2012–2013)

22 min | Comedy

Three 30-something dads struggle as parents because they are still children at heart.

Stars: Anthony Anderson, Jesse Bradford, Zach Cregger, Tempestt Bledsoe

Votes: 4,441

44. Working in the Theatre (1976– )

60 min | Documentary, Talk-Show

Bringing together performers, directors, playwrights, designers, choreographers, producers and behind-the-scenes personnel from the American and international theatre, the program offers a ... See full summary »

Stars: Jean Dalrymple, George White, Brendan Gill, Ted Chapin

Votes: 46

45. Stars in the House (2020– )

60 min | Talk-Show

In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic and theatres across the world closing their curtains indefinitely, SiriusXM host Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley have created ... See full summary »

Stars: Seth Rudetsky, James Wesley, Jon LaPook, Jack Plotnick

Votes: 41

46. Alex Borstein: Corsets & Clown Suits (2023)

TV-MA | 81 min | Documentary, Comedy

Alex Borstein performs a music-infused stand-up special from The Wolford Theatre.

Director: Scott Ellis | Stars: Alex Borstein, Eric Mills, Salvador Rey, Rosie Cheeks

Votes: 730

47. The 70th Annual Tony Awards (2016 TV Special)

News

Hosted by James Corden, The Tony's is the ultimate night for theatre geeks and Broadway lovers! It's an award show for all things Broadway and theatre, with performances by the cast of Hamilton, Waitress, She Loves Me, and more!

Director: Glenn Weiss | Stars: James Corden, Uzo Aduba, Billie Allen, Michael Arden

Votes: 209

48. Sebastian Says (2016 TV Movie)

Comedy

Chronicles Sebastian's old-school values, instilled by his opinionated Italian father, which are constantly put to the test by his new wife, her family, and the absurdities of the modern world.

Director: Scott Ellis | Stars: Sebastian Maniscalco, Tony Danza, Essam Ferris, Vanessa Lachey

Votes: 47

49. Broadway.com #LiveatFive (2015– )

Talk-Show

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Stars: Paul Wontorek, Beth Stevens, Caitlin Moynihan, Ryan Lee Gilbert

Votes: 189

50. The 73rd Annual Tony Awards (2019 TV Special)

News

James Corden hosted the Tony awards where Broadway's best and brightest are celebrated with musical numbers and special guest appearances. The celebration took place live at Radio City Musical Hall in New York City.

Directors: Glenn Weiss, Ken Diego | Stars: Cynthia Erivo, Jeff Daniels, Jake Gyllenhaal, Laurie Metcalf

Votes: 81