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51. Murphy Brown (1988–2018)
Episode: My Fair Miller (1996)

TV-PG | Comedy

Jim is told to turn Miller into a proper journalist, and after his initial reluctance he begins to take pride in Miller's progress.

Director: Peter Bonerz | Stars: Candice Bergen, Grant Shaud, Faith Ford, Charles Kimbrough

Votes: 55

52. Murphy Brown (1988–2018)
Episode: Off the Job Experience (1989)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

When Murphy behaves rudely to a belligerent Army colonel in a live interview, Miles takes the decision to suspend her from work, which drives her up a wall and threatens their working relationship.

Director: Barnet Kellman | Stars: Candice Bergen, Pat Corley, Faith Ford, Charles Kimbrough

Votes: 85

53. Murphy Brown (1988–2018)
Episode: Rage Before Beauty (1992)

TV-PG | Comedy

Murphy cuts her hair short despite an appearance clause in her contract. When viewer response ignores her reporting, she becomes upset over the focus on superficialities.

Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Candice Bergen, Pat Corley, Faith Ford, Charles Kimbrough

Votes: 59

54. Murphy Brown (1988–2018)
Episode: Stepping Out (1996)

TV-PG | Comedy

As Murphy marks eight years of sobriety, she learns the shocking truth behind the rumors that FYI is done for.

Director: Peter Bonerz | Stars: Candice Bergen, Pat Corley, Faith Ford, Charles Kimbrough

Votes: 52

55. Murphy Brown (1988–2018)
Episode: Strike Two (1990)

TV-PG | Comedy

The on-air talent at FYI goes on strike, and Miles struggles to put on a show. He learns to appreciate what Murphy and the rest do when he attempts to replace them with Miller, Gene Kinsella and himself.

Director: Barnet Kellman | Stars: Candice Bergen, Pat Corley, Faith Ford, Charles Kimbrough

Votes: 66

56. Murphy Brown (1988–2018)
Episode: Tempus Fugit (1997)

TV-PG | Comedy

Corky takes over an interview for Murphy and does great. The network decides to sign a new long-term contract with her, while offering Murphy only a one-year deal.

Director: Steve Zuckerman | Stars: Candice Bergen, Faith Ford, Charles Kimbrough, Joe Regalbuto

Votes: 52

57. Murphy Brown (1988–2018)
Episode: The Awful Truth (1995)

TV-PG | Comedy

Lansing's devious nephew Andrew returns as head of a TV division and offers Murphy a spot opposite Walter Cronkite on a news show. Murphy accepts, but the show's content is fluff and her co-host is Miller.

Director: Peter Bonerz | Stars: Candice Bergen, Pat Corley, Faith Ford, Charles Kimbrough

Votes: 55

58. Murphy Brown (1988–2018)
Episode: The Humboldt Doldt (1995)

TV-PG | Comedy

Miller takes all the credit for a story the entire FYI staff worked on.

Director: Joe Regalbuto | Stars: Candice Bergen, Faith Ford, Charles Kimbrough, Joe Regalbuto

Votes: 51

59. Murphy Brown (1988–2018)
Episode: The Morning Show (1989)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Murphy and Corky are asked to fill in on a morning show. They quickly discover that Corky is perfect for the time and format, while Murphy berates a children's author and turns a cooking segment into a disaster.

Director: Barnet Kellman | Stars: Candice Bergen, Pat Corley, Faith Ford, Charles Kimbrough

Votes: 84

60. Murphy Brown (1988–2018)
Episode: The Secret Life of Jim Dial (1994)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Jim's wife Doris is away, and a misunderstanding lands him in tabloid headlines. Despite his protestations, his co-workers doubt his explanation, and head honcho Lansing is excited that the scandal increased ratings.

Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Candice Bergen, Pat Corley, Faith Ford, Charles Kimbrough

Votes: 55

61. Murphy Brown (1988–2018)
Episode: The Strike (1989)

TV-PG | Comedy

When the crew of FYI goes on strike, Murphy serves as a mediator between the production members and network management.

Director: Barnet Kellman | Stars: Candice Bergen, Pat Corley, Faith Ford, Charles Kimbrough

Votes: 67

62. Murphy Brown (1988–2018)
Episode: When One Door Closes... (1997)

TV-PG | Comedy

Murphy inadvertently insults President Clinton on-air and refuses to apologize. This leads to serious, unintended consequences.

Director: Joe Regalbuto | Stars: Candice Bergen, Faith Ford, Charles Kimbrough, Joe Regalbuto

Votes: 54

63. Murphy Brown (1988–2018)
Episode: When A. Lansing Loves a Woman (1996)

TV-PG | Comedy

Andrew tries to seduce unsuspecting Murphy.

Director: Peter Bonerz | Stars: Candice Bergen, Faith Ford, Charles Kimbrough, Joe Regalbuto

Votes: 61

64. The Nanny (1993–1999)
Episode: Frannie's Choice (1994)

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

Fran must decide between the Sheffields and her old boy friend that proposes.

Director: Paul Miller | Stars: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane

Votes: 404

65. Taxi (1978–1983)
Episode: Jim Joins the Network (1981)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

A network executive, in danger of losing his job, uses Jim and his psychic powers to schedule shows. This arrangement does not sit well with Alex, who chastises Jim for being taken advantage of.

Director: Noam Pitlik | Stars: Judd Hirsch, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner, Tony Danza

Votes: 164

66. The Aunty Jack Show (1972–1973)
Episode: The Channel 9 Show (1973)

29 min | Comedy

Network executives want to make some changes to the show.

Director: Maurice Murphy | Stars: Grahame Bond, Garry McDonald, Rory O'Donoghue, Sandra McGregor

67. Centurions (1986)
Episode: Live at Five (1986)

TV-Y7-FV | 30 min | Animation, Action, Family

Jenny Rivers, an ambitious journalist and friend of Ace makes a false report on the Centurions on TV. Dr. Terror puts in motion his plan to steal the solar mirror. Meanwhile Ace clears the Centurions' reputation in front of Jenny.

Stars: Pat Fraley, Neil Ross, Vince Edwards, Ron Feinberg

Votes: 14

68. The Bullwinkle Show (1959–1963)
Episode: The Ground Floor or That's Me All Over!/Fools Afloat or All the Drips at Sea (1960)

TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Rocky and Bullwinkle "Box Top Robery" Part 9, Fractured Fairy Tales "The Pied Piper", Peabody's Improbably History "Leonardo da Vinci", Rocky and Bullwinkle "Box Top Robery" Part 10.

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

69. Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode: Whose TV? (2021)

TV-PG | Animation, Comedy

Toony prepares for a job interview with the Big Kahuna of MeTV, leaving Bill to host the show on his own. Cartoons include The Million Hare (1963), Pecos Pest (1955), Parlez Vous Woo (1956), Mouse-Warming (1952), and The Foghorn Leghorn (1948).

Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein

Votes: 7

70. Futurama (1999– )
Episode: Yo Leela Leela (2011)

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Against all odds, Leela manages to write a successful children's story, which becomes a huge TV hit.

Directors: Frank Marino, Peter Avanzino | Stars: Billy West, Katey Sagal, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille

Votes: 2,030

71. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: Tim Conway and Steve Lawrence (1972)

TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Family

Highlights include: Steve as a talk show host and Vicki, Carol and Lyle as his guests; "Cobumble" (spoof of "Columbo"); and Tim as a reluctant skydiving pilot.

Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner

Votes: 37

72. The Bullwinkle Show (1959–1963)
Episode: You've Got a Secret or Out of Sight - Out of Mine/Boris and the Blade or Sheik, Rattle and Roll (1960)

TV-G | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Rocky and Bullwinkle "Upsidaisium" Part 11, Fractured Fairy Tales "The Ugly Duckling", Peabody's Improbable History "Ponce De Leon", Rocky and Bullwinkle "Upsidaisium" Part 12.

Directors: Gerard Baldwin, Pete Burness, William T. Hurtz, Ted Parmelee, Gerald Ray, Dun Roman, George Singer, Ernest Terrazas | Stars: Edward Everett Horton, June Foray, Paul Frees, William Conrad

Votes: 34

73. Top of the Box (2018– )
Episode: 1985 (2018)

94 min | Documentary

Matthew Kelly takes a look back at some of the most popular programmes on British television in 1985 from sitcoms to soap operas. Judith Chalmers recounts some of her globe-trotting adventures presenting Wish You Were Here...? (1974).

Director: Tim Hopewell | Stars: Matthew Kelly, John Altman, Rustie Lee, Janet Ellis

Votes: 5

74. The Bullwinkle Show (1959–1963)
Episode: Bumbling Brothers Circus: Parts 7-8 (1962)

TV-G | Animation, Action, Adventure

Rocky and Bullwinkle "Bumbling Brothers Circus" Part 7 of 10, Aesop and Son "The Owl and the Wolf", Dudley Do-Right of the Mounties "The Masked Ginny Lynne", Rocky and Bullwinkle "Bumbling Brothers Circus" Part 8 of 10.

Directors: Gerard Baldwin, Pete Burness, Sal Faillace, William T. Hurtz, Lew Keller, Ted Parmelee, George Singer | Stars: June Foray, Paul Frees, Edward Everett Horton, Hans Conried

Votes: 15