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1. The Love Boat (1977–1987)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The romantic and comic tales of the passengers and crew of the cruise ship, Pacific Princess.
Stars: Gavin MacLeod, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange, Fred Grandy
Votes: 13,631
2. CHiPs (1977–1983)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The adventures of two California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers.
Stars: Erik Estrada, Larry Wilcox, Robert Pine, Paul Linke
Votes: 11,499
3. The Facts of Life (1979–1988)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Mrs. Edna Garrett, housemother and dietitian at the Eastland School, teaches a group of girls in her charge how to solve those problems that every teenager has to face.
Stars: Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields, Mindy Cohn, Nancy McKeon
Votes: 8,530
4. Growing Pains (1985–1992)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The misadventures of a family with a home business father and a journalist mother.
Stars: Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns, Kirk Cameron, Jeremy Miller
Votes: 16,341
5. The Six Million Dollar Man (1974–1978)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
After a severely injured test pilot is rebuilt with nuclear-powered bionic limbs and implants, he serves as an intelligence agent.
Stars: Lee Majors, Richard Anderson, Martin E. Brooks, Lindsay Wagner
Votes: 12,947
6. Diff'rent Strokes (1978–1986)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The misadventures of a wealthy Manhattan family who adopted the children of their late African American housekeeper from Harlem.
Stars: Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Conrad Bain, Dana Plato
Votes: 12,410
7. Family (1976–1980)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Family
The joys and heartaches of the Lawrence family of Pasadena, California.
Stars: Sada Thompson, James Broderick, Gary Frank, Kristy McNichol
Votes: 2,054
8. Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977)
R | 117 min | Horror
A teenage girl once possessed by a demon finds that it still lurks within her. Meanwhile, a priest investigates the death of the girl's exorcist.
Directors: John Boorman, Rospo Pallenberg | Stars: Richard Burton, Linda Blair, Louise Fletcher, Max von Sydow
Votes: 28,366 | Gross: $30.75M
9. ABC Afterschool Specials (1972–1997)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A teen drama anthology that often touched on social issues of the day.
Stars: Lance Kerwin, Samaria Graham, Mara Hobel, Alexa Kenin
Votes: 1,264
10. Different Strokes (1998 Video)
R | 88 min | Drama, Romance
A Los Angeles fashion model falls in love with a female art director during a photo shoot which puts their newfound romance at odds with the model's photographer boyfriend.
Director: Michael Paul Girard | Stars: Dana Plato, Bentley Mitchum, Landon Hall, David Millbern
Votes: 599
11. High School U.S.A. (1983 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 96 min | Comedy
Set in a senior high school class, J.J. pursues the girlfriend of a rival from a higher clique.
Director: Rod Amateau | Stars: Michael J. Fox, Nancy McKeon, Todd Bridges, Angela Cartwright
Votes: 1,665
12. Hello, Larry (1979–1980)
30 min | Comedy
Larry Alder is a 44-year-old divorcee in Portland, Oregon, raising his two teenage daughters and hosting a call-in psychology radio show.
Stars: McLean Stevenson, Kim Richards, Joanna Gleason, Krista Errickson
Votes: 333
13. California Suite (1978)
PG | 103 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Misadventures of four groups of guests at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Director: Herbert Ross | Stars: Jane Fonda, Alan Alda, Maggie Smith, Michael Caine
Votes: 8,105
14. The Hollywood Squares (Daytime) (1965–1980)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Contestants guess the correctness of celebrities' answers in order to win spaces in a tic-tac-toe game.
Stars: Peter Marshall, Kenny Williams, Cliff Arquette, Paul Lynde
Votes: 960
15. The End (I) (1978)
R | 100 min | Comedy, Drama
Slapstick black comedy about a man (Reynolds) who finds that he hasn't much longer to live and has bungled his attempts at suicide.
Director: Burt Reynolds | Stars: Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Dom DeLuise, Strother Martin
Votes: 4,383
16. Maury (1991–2022)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Talk-Show
Day after day, Maury and his producers invite guests to the show. This talk show differs from many of its peers in that it covers topics that are more sensitive and "private".
Stars: Maury Povich, Raphael B. Johnson, Carey Torrice, Kevin Bacon
Votes: 2,304
17. Bikini Beach Race (1992)
105 min | Adventure, Comedy, Romance
Rev up your engines as the most gorgeous and charming Bed Race Team of all, The Sex Puppets, heat up the raceway. Clad in bikinis and sexy lingerie, they'll bump and grind their way to ... See full summary »
Director: Eric Louzil | Stars: Dana Plato, Xavier Barquet, Nick Santa Maria, Mathew Marko
Votes: 307
18. E! True Hollywood Story (1996– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography
Documentary series exploring a topic, headline, or person that became the ground zero for a revolution in culture; told by the people who were on the front lines of the story.
Stars: Phil Crowley, Chip Bolcik, Beng Spies, Ken Baker
Votes: 1,255
19. Sally Jessy Raphael (1983–2002)
TV-14 | Talk-Show
A long-running talk show with a host of the same name. This show was one of the first challengers to Phil Donahue's undisputed rule over the daytime talk world. Raphael's subjects were ... See full summary »
Stars: Sally Jessy Raphael, Myreah Mai Moore, Davy Jones, Carol Burnett
Votes: 376
20. The Word (1990–1995)
60 min | Talk-Show
The show that pushed forward the boundries of youth TV, always coming close to going too far.
Stars: Terry Christian, Dani Behr, Katie Puckrik, Amanda De Cadenet
Votes: 217
21. The Arsenio Hall Show (1989–1994)
60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Arsenio Hall hosts this hip, late-night talk show.
Stars: Arsenio Hall, Burton Richardson, Michael Wolff, Sinbad
Votes: 993
22. Night Trap (1992 Video Game)
T | Adventure, Horror, Mystery
Strange things have been occurring at the Martins' residence. Five teenagers have already disappeared while staying there.
Directors: James W. Riley, Randy Field | Stars: Dana Plato, Tracy Matheson, Debra Parks, Allison Rhea
Votes: 390
23. Return to Boggy Creek (1977)
G | 85 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Two men travel deep into the woods to search for a Bigfoot-like creature called "Big Bay-Ty" which has recently been sighted near Boggy Creek. Three children secretly follow. Little do they know a hurricane is about to commence.
Director: Tom Moore | Stars: Dawn Wells, Dana Plato, David Sobiesk, Marcus Claudel
Votes: 695
24. What Really Happened to the Class of '65? (1977–1978)
60 min | Drama
Sam Ashley, a graduate of 1965 class of Bret Harte High School, who was now a teacher at the school, served as the narrator describing what had happened to his fellow graduates in the decade since they had graduated.
Stars: Tony Bill, Jack Ging, Jessica Walter, Laurie Prange
Votes: 93
25. Compelling Evidence (1995)
86 min | Thriller
Rick Stone is the world's biggest action star but unfortunately, he is also the prime suspect in his wife's death. He must enlist the help of a conniving tabloid reporter named Dana Fields ... See full summary »
Director: Donald Farmer | Stars: Brigitte Nielsen, Danny Fendley, Dana Plato, Melissa Moore
Votes: 472
26. Desperation Boulevard (1998)
90 min | Comedy
A former child star tries to get her career back in Hollywood.
Director: Greg Glienna | Stars: Judy Tenuta, Michael Lerner, Erin Moran, Wil Shriner
Votes: 101
27. Prime Suspect (1989)
89 min | Thriller
The only witness to a young woman's murder has a nervous breakdown, is institutionalized, and escapes, tracking down the murderer.
Director: Bruce Kimmel | Stars: Robert F. Lyons, Susan Strasberg, Frank Stallone, Billy Drago
Votes: 136
28. Beyond the Bermuda Triangle (1975 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 74 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
A retired businessman notices that there has been a rash of ships and planes disappearing off the Florida coast, and he starts to investigate.
Director: William A. Graham | Stars: Fred MacMurray, Sam Groom, Donna Mills, Susanne Reed
Votes: 246
29. The Suzanne Somers Show (1994– )
Talk-Show
Stars: Suzanne Somers, Annie Potts, Naomi Judd, Judith Ivey
Votes: 22
30. Pacino Is Missing (2002)
Drama
Mob tale of a mafia boss whose moll has hooked up with a young hood now in charge of a movie studio.
Director: Eric Galler | Stars: Anthony Alessandro, Joe Dallesandro, Tawnya Richardson, Orna Banarie
Votes: 57
31. The Sounds of Silence (1992)
90 min | Drama
A man with paranormal abilities discovers that one of his coleagues is cheating the firm they work for. When he threatens to denunciate his coleague things become dangerous...
Director: John Martensen | Stars: Ray Milano, Erik Estrada, Dana Plato, Todd Bridges
Votes: 45
32. The Alan Thicke Show (1980– )
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Alan Thicke, Maurice LaMarche, Jamie Farr, Howie Mandel
Votes: 177
33. The Hostage (1998)
90 min | Action
The Hostage is about a gang of high-end thieves who plan to break into a really rich businessman's house, hack into his computer, and download all his money. Ted Prior plays a ... See full summary »
Director: Bryan Todd | Stars: Shawn Bosarge, Bill Farrell, John Joly, William Kerr
Votes: 75
34. Lethal Cowboy (1995)
96 min | Action, Adventure, Romance
Cody is shot by Malone because Cody had a debt with him. Malone and his henchman buried him in the desert. What they do not know, however, is that they have just buried Cody on a sacred Indian cemetery.
Director: Rachel Gordon | Stars: Blake Adams, Blackwater, Hunter Brown, Charlie Burton
Votes: 32
35. Tiger (I) (1997)
88 min | Comedy, Family
Josh Baker is the youngest son of the rambunctious but loving Baker family who live in a sunny beach side California suburb. He is constantly teased by his brother John and his sisters ... See full summary »
Director: Serge Rodnunsky | Stars: Tim Andrews, Janell Blanchard, Jeff Boland, Timothy Bottoms
Votes: 73
36. Blade Boxer (1997 Video)
R | 109 min | Action
Bloodsport clone finds roughneck cop, Detective Rick Morgan going undercover to get a blood-thirsty fight promoter named Jonathan Carter. Morgan finds himself getting caught up in the ... See full summary »
Director: Bruce Reisman | Stars: Kevin King, Dana Plato, Todd McKee, Andrew Martino
Votes: 47
37. Silent Scream (1999)
90 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Emma Jones, is an up and coming actress in Hollywood, who catches the eye of celebrated film producer, Roger Hardiman. He is making a movie about his Silent Screen Legend mother, Helena ... See full summary »
Director: James Chean | Stars: Dana Plato, Joe Estevez, Penny Ray, Rigg Kennedy
Votes: 31
38. Silent Fury (1994)
Action
After his friend is caught and killed by some drug dealers, a former commander of special forces search revenge.
Director: Eric Louzil | Stars: James Hong, Robert Z'Dar, Charles Napier, L.P. Brown III
Votes: 21
39. Vibe (1997–1998)
60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Kim Tavares, Sinbad, Shana Kemp, Chris Spencer
Votes: 17
40. Circus of the Stars #5 (1980 TV Special)
Documentary, Family
Director: Tom Trbovich | Stars: Lloyd Bridges, Rock Hudson, Angela Lansbury, Valerie Perrine
Votes: 39
41. Millenium Day (1995)
90 min | Sci-Fi
Director: Ulli Lommel | Stars: Keith Lewis, Miles O'Keeffe, Dana Plato, Denise T. Young
Votes: 23
43. Kraft Salutes Walt Disney World's 10th Anniversary (1982 TV Special)
60 min | Family
Director: Dwight Hemion | Stars: Eileen Brennan, Dean Jones, Michele Lee, Dana Plato
Votes: 29
44. Circus of the Stars #6 (1981 TV Special)
Family
Stars: Linda Evans, Elliott Gould, Bob Newhart, Brooke Shields
Votes: 52
45. Get High on Yourself (1981 TV Special)
60 min | Documentary
Director: N. Lee Lacy | Stars: Muhammad Ali, Tracy Austin, Razzy Bailey, Scott Baio
46. My Little Aliens (1993 TV Movie)
Comedy
Director: Jack A. Sunseri | Stars: Dana Plato, Jake Waldinger
47. TV Guide's Truth Behind the Sitcom Scandals 2 (2000 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Brad Lachman | Stars: Jim Backus, Betty A. Bridges, Todd Bridges, Al Burton
Votes: 15
48. The Best of Ed's Night Party (1996 Video)
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Compliation of guests from the bizarre Canadian talk show Ed's Night Party. The show is hosted by Ed the Sock. Yes, you read that right. Ed is a sock puppet. He's become a TV folk hero in ... See full summary »
Stars: Frank Bonner, Gary Coleman, Soleil Moon Frye, Howard Glassman
Votes: 67
49. Dangerous Games (II) (1995 Video)
Documentary, Short
Short documentary about the controversy surrounding the video game "Night Trap".
Stars: Byron Dorgan, Marilyn Droz, Rob Fulop, Robert Keeshan
Votes: 6
50. Celebrity Daredevils (1983 TV Movie)
Game-Show
Celebrities perform an array of fearless feats.
Director: Tony Verna | Stars: Army Archerd, Christopher Atkins, Barbi Benton, Linda Blair
Votes: 16