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1. Despicable Me (2010)

PG | 95 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Gru, a criminal mastermind, adopts three orphans as pawns to carry out the biggest heist in history. His life takes an unexpected turn when the little girls see the evildoer as their potential father.

Directors: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud | Stars: Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews

Votes: 584,547 | Gross: $251.51M

2. Green Acres (1965–1971)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

A New York City attorney and his wife attempt to live as genteel farmers in the bizarre community of Hooterville.

Stars: Eddie Albert, Eva Gabor, Tom Lester, Pat Buttram

Votes: 7,639

3. Moscow on the Hudson (1984)

R | 115 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A Russian saxophonist visiting New York City with a USSR circus troupe suddenly decides to defect in Bloomingdale's.

Director: Paul Mazursky | Stars: Robin Williams, Maria Conchita Alonso, Cleavant Derricks, Alejandro Rey

Votes: 13,118 | Gross: $25.10M

4. North (1994)

PG | 87 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Sick of the neglect he receives from his mom and dad, a young boy leaves home and travels the world in search of new parents.

Director: Rob Reiner | Stars: Elijah Wood, Bruce Willis, Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Votes: 14,760 | Gross: $7.14M

5. Dinner at Eight (1933)

Passed | 111 min | Drama

Affluent Millicent and Oliver Jordan throw a dinner for a handful of wealthy and/or well-born acquaintances, each of whom has much to reveal.

Director: George Cukor | Stars: Marie Dressler, John Barrymore, Wallace Beery, Jean Harlow

Votes: 9,021 | Gross: $4.58M

6. The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953)

Approved | 80 min | Horror, Sci-Fi

A ferocious dinosaur awakened by an Arctic atomic test terrorizes the North Atlantic and, ultimately, New York City.

Director: Eugène Lourié | Stars: Paul Hubschmid, Paula Raymond, Cecil Kellaway, Kenneth Tobey

Votes: 8,729 | Gross: $5.00M

7. First Monday in October (1981)

R | 98 min | Comedy, Drama

For the first time in history a woman is appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, where she becomes a friendly rival to a liberal associate.

Director: Ronald Neame | Stars: Walter Matthau, Jill Clayburgh, Barnard Hughes, Jan Sterling

Votes: 1,661

8. Gotham: The Fall and Rise of New York (2023)

Documentary, History

Once a failing city that by 1990 had over 2,200 murders and 93,000 violent robberies annually, New York went on to be the revitalized word capital.

Director: Matthew Taylor | Stars: Nicole Gelinas, Michael Goodwin, Larry Mone, Fred Seigel

Votes: 28

9. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Burked (2001)

TV-PG | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Tony Braun, the son of Las Vegas mogul Sam Braun, is found dead in his home, apparently victim of a drug overdose. But as the scene lacks all evidence normally connected to an overdose, the team soon suspects murder.

Director: Danny Cannon | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 925

10. CSI: NY (2004–2013)
Episode: Wasted (2006)

TV-14 | 55 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A famous model drops dead on the catwalk. Though she is thin, the young model is very healthy. Mac, Danny, and Sheldon Hawkes work together to solve the mystery. At the PD, a man gives ... See full summary »

Director: Jeff T. Thomas | Stars: Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes, Carmine Giovinazzo, Anna Belknap

Votes: 311

11. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode: Three Letters from One Wife (1964)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

To help Rob, Millie sends raving pseudo fan letters praising Alan Brady for hosting a "brainy" documentary show on comedy that Rob wrote - only the show doesn't air, and the letters meant to help Rob could help him right out of his job.

Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews

Votes: 244

12. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One with Frank Jr. (1996)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Phoebe has trouble bonding with her half-brother Frank when he comes to visit. Joey attempts to build an entertainment center. Ross is challenged to name the five celebrities he'd like to sleep with most.

Director: Steve Zuckerman | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 5,242

13. Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
Episode: The Documentary (1997)

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

On New Year's Eve, Brodie screens his documentary about the detectives that reveals embarrassing lies and hidden truths.

Director: Barbara Kopple | Stars: Richard Belzer, Andre Braugher, Reed Diamond, Michelle Forbes

Votes: 151

14. The Bullwinkle Show (1959–1963)
Episode: The Earl & the Squirrel or The March of Crime/Adrift in the Mist or Fog Groggy (1960)

TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Rocky & Bullwinkle, "Jet Fuel" Part 21 Fractured Fairy Tales "Sweet Little Beat" Dudley Do-Right, Story 1 Rocky & Bullwinkle, "Jet Fuel" Part 22

Directors: Gerard Baldwin, Jim Hiltz, William T. Hurtz, Ted Parmelee, Gerald Ray, Dun Roman, Rudy Zamora | Stars: Edward Everett Horton, June Foray, Paul Frees, William Conrad

Votes: 46

15. StarTalk (2015– )
Episode: Vice President Al Gore (2019)

TV-PG | 47 min | Talk-Show

Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses the science of climate change featuring his interview with former Vice President, Al Gore.

Director: Peter Fackler | Stars: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, Andrew Revkin, Al Gore

Votes: 11

16. CSI: NY (2004–2013)
Episode: Comes Around (2007)

TV-14 | 41 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The investigation into Mac's botched bust continues. Meanwhile, a guy who crashed his bride-to-be's bachelor party is found dead in the restroom, and the eye witness testimonies point to tennis star John McEnroe.

Director: Rob Bailey | Stars: Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes, Carmine Giovinazzo, Anna Belknap

Votes: 316

17. Real-Time Fandub Games (2018– )
Episode: Marvel's Spider-Man (2019)

TV-MA | 128 min | Comedy

Peter Parker must fight new villain Mr. Negative, while dealing with a crazy ex, evil robot arms, having no friends, and his aunt's new job as a vlogger.

Stars: Penny Parker, Sammi Doneff, Alfred Coleman, Leonardo Ambrose

Votes: 23

18. FBI (2018– )
Episode: Broken Promises (2020)

TV-14 | 41 min | Action, Crime, Drama

When the team is called to the scene of a murder, they quickly suspect political motivation, but when another murder occurs, they work to uncover a common thread before more bodies pile up.... See full summary »

Director: Olivia Newman | Stars: Missy Peregrym, Zeeko Zaki, Ebonee Noel, John Boyd

Votes: 387

19. First Viewing (2017– )
Episode: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2020)

TV-14 | 12 min | Comedy

Doug and Rob try to figure out which is worse, Spider-Man 3 or this one. This one's chances are not looking good.

Directors: Doug Walker, Rob Walker | Stars: Doug Walker, Rob Walker, Chaplin

20. Nothing Personal (2011–2012)
Episode: Money Shot (2012)

Documentary, Biography, Crime

This is the story about four sleazeballs, a bloke who came up with the idea of 'deepthroat,' the untold amount of money that it generated, and the one sad death that happened because of greed.

Directors: George D'Amato, Bruce Livesey | Stars: Mario Battista, Jerry Capeci, Raffaele Carniato, Gerard Damiano Jr.

21. CSI: NY (2004–2013)
Episode: The Triangle (2008)

TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama

CSI investigates the death of a armored truck security guard, which appears to be related to a disturbance at a so-called "Bermuda Triangle" of electric activity near the Empire State Building.

Director: Jeff T. Thomas | Stars: Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes, Carmine Giovinazzo, Anna Belknap

Votes: 288

22. CSI: NY (2004–2013)
Episode: Manhattanhenge (2009)

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

Mac and the team lose the Compass Killer at the World's Fair site, and they soon discover through the use of astronomy and sunrises that it's only a matter of time before he targets the next victim.

Director: Matt Earl Beesley | Stars: Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes, Carmine Giovinazzo, Anna Belknap

Votes: 301

23. Chucky (2021– )
Episode: Jennifer's Body (2023)

TV-MA | 43 min | Comedy, Drama, Horror

Chucky's complex motivations are revealed; Tiffany is tried for Jennifer Tilly's murder spree.

Director: John Hyams | Stars: Zackary Arthur, Bjorgvin Arnarson, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Devon Sawa

Votes: 634

24. Dr. Drew on Call (2011–2016)
Episode: Episode dated 17 March 2014 (2014)

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Stars: Erica America, Cheryl Arutt, Lynn Berry, Karamo Brown

25. Omnibus (1967–2003)
Episode: Behind the American Dream (1990)

Not Rated | 65 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

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Stars: Carl Arrington, Stephen Bray, Christopher Ciccone, Christopher Flynn

26. Born to Kill? (2005– )
Episode: Richard Cottingham: The Times Square Ripper (2014)

44 min | Documentary, Crime

Over a thirteen-year span, computer programmer Richard Cottingham targeted women, mostly prostitutes from Times Square, New York, for sex and brutal slaughter up until 1980.

Director: Neil Edwards | Stars: Christopher Slade, Dennis Calo, Don Conway, Donald Conway

Votes: 21

27. Twisted (2010– )
Episode: Red Light Regular (2014)

TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Crime

Richard Cottingham killed prostitutes during a 3 year period in New York City. Leading a double life as a respectable computer operator, with a wife and children at home, no one suspected ... See full summary »

Stars: Dennis Calo, Don Conway, Richard Cottingham, Alan Grieco

28. Blindspot (2015–2020)
Episode: Two Legendary Chums (2018)

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

Weller and his former FBI partner reunite for a dangerous undercover mission while Zapata interrogates a past foe.

Director: David McWhirter | Stars: Sullivan Stapleton, Jaimie Alexander, Rob Brown, Audrey Esparza

Votes: 584

29. Drug Lords (2018)
Episode: Frank Lucas & The Country Boys: Heroin Kings of New York (2018)

TV-MA | Documentary, Biography, Crime

Frank Lucas does whatever it takes to become and remain the heroin king of New York. Meanwhile, three dedicated cops vow to bring him down.

Stars: Frank Lucas, Dickie Lucas, Benny Abruzzo, Lew Rice

Votes: 120

30. Blindspot (2015–2020)
Episode: The One Where Jane Visits an Old Friend (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The FBI is hot on Madeline's heels as Jane seeks help from a familiar enemy.

Director: Jean de Segonzac | Stars: Jaimie Alexander, Sullivan Stapleton, Rob Brown, Audrey Esparza

Votes: 423

31. Everything Wrong with... (2012– )
Episode: Everything Wrong with The Purge in 13 Minutes or Less (2014)

TV-14 | 14 min | Comedy

Eight years after the Assault on Precinct 13 remake, the director and star naturally got together for a sequel. But after a few script rewrites, they decided to just market it as a ... See full summary »

Star: Jeremy Scott

Votes: 16

32. Merry Happy Whatever (2019)
Episode: Ring in the New Year (2019)

TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy

The Quinn family celebrates New Year's Eve. Don tries to make things right with Emmy.

Director: Pamela Fryman | Stars: Dennis Quaid, Bridgit Mendler, Brent Morin, Ashley Tisdale

Votes: 191