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1. Taxi (1978–1983)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The staff of a New York City taxicab company go about their job while they dream of greater things.
Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conaway, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner
Votes: 15,844
2. The Simpsons (1989– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.
Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Julie Kavner
Votes: 436,096
3. Cheers (1982–1993)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
The regulars of the Boston bar "Cheers" share their experiences and lives with each other while drinking or working at the bar where everybody knows your name.
Stars: Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, George Wendt
Votes: 62,087
4.
Cheers (1982–1993)
Episode:
One for the Road
(1993)
TV-PG | 70 min | Comedy, Drama
Woody embarks on his new life as City Councilman. Norm embarks on his new life as civil servant as Woody pulled some strings to get him an accounting job at City Hall. And Rebecca and Sam ... See full summary »
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Ted Danson, Kirstie Alley, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger
Votes: 1,003
5. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005– )
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy
Five friends with big egos and small brains are the proprietors of an Irish pub in Philadelphia.
Stars: Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson
Votes: 252,004
6. Tenspeed and Brown Shoe (1980)
TV-PG | Crime, Drama
A con-man and an accountant-wanna-be private eye team up to fight crime.
Stars: Ben Vereen, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Romanus, Larry Manetti
Votes: 549
7. The Dana Carvey Show (1996)
30 min | Comedy
Riffs on pop culture, politics and even the show's own sponsors.
Stars: Dana Carvey, Steve Carell, Bill Chott, Stephen Colbert
Votes: 1,280
8. 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: 364,426
9. South Park (1997– )
TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Follows the misadventures of four irreverent grade-schoolers in the quiet, dysfunctional town of South Park, Colorado.
Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Isaac Hayes, Mona Marshall
Votes: 406,093
10. Family Ties (1982–1989)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Chronicles liberal ex-hippies Steven and Elyse Keaton, their conservative son Alex, daughters Mallory and Jennifer, and later, youngest child Andrew.
Stars: Michael J. Fox, Michael Gross, Meredith Baxter, Justine Bateman
Votes: 20,330
11. Moonlighting (1985–1989)
TV-PG | 3,073 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
The quirky cases of a former model and a smart aleck detective who manage a private detective agency.
Stars: Cybill Shepherd, Bruce Willis, Allyce Beasley, Curtis Armstrong
Votes: 24,284
12. Wizards and Warriors (1983)
60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The legendary Kingdom of Camarand is ruled by good King Baaldorf and Queen Lattinia. Their daughter, Ariel, is engaged to Prince Erik, who becomes Camarand's Champion against a neighboring kingdom ruled by evil Prince Dirk Blackpool.
Stars: Jeff Conaway, Walter Olkewicz, Duncan Regehr, Julia Duffy
Votes: 312
13. Andy's Funhouse (1979 TV Special)
48 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
Taped in 1977 but didn't air until August 28, 1979. A world that is purely Andy's. It serves as a bit of a greatest hits, compiling many of his classic pieces into one arena, but also veers off into its own unique animal.
Director: Tom Trbovich | Stars: Andy Kaufman, Bob Zmuda, Wendy Polland, Chubby Rosalie
Votes: 180
14. Kate & Allie (1984–1989)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Two divorced mothers and their children share an apartment.
Stars: Susan Saint James, Jane Curtin, Frederick Koehler, Allison Smith
Votes: 2,356
15. The Prisoner (1967–1968)
TV-PG | 1,010 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
After he resigns, a secret agent is abducted and taken to what looks like an idyllic village, but is actually a bizarre prison. He refuses to give his warders information while attempting to escape.
Stars: Patrick McGoohan, Angelo Muscat, Peter Swanwick, Peter Brace
Votes: 15,050
16. American Gladiators (1989–1996)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Game-Show, Sport
The teams compete in such events as Power Ball, Assault, The Wall and Hang Tough. The Eliminator round decides the winner of the tournament.
Stars: Mike Adamle, Jim Starr, Raye Hollitt, Larry Thompson
Votes: 3,208
17. The Charmings (1987–1988)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
This sequel to the classic fairy tale finds Snow White and her family transported to, and trying to adjust to, life in 1980s America.
Stars: Christopher Rich, Judy Parfitt, Cork Hubbert, Brandon Call
Votes: 305
18. Wonder Woman (1975–1979)
TV-G | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
The adventures of the greatest of the female superheroes.
Stars: Lynda Carter, Lyle Waggoner, Tom Kratochvil, Richard Eastham
Votes: 10,089
19. Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995–1998)
TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy
This is a sketch-comedy show. The twist here is that all of the sketches (even the monologue) are connected in some strange way.
Stars: Bob Odenkirk, David Cross, John Ennis, Jay Johnston
Votes: 10,551
20. 1st Annual MTV Video Music Awards (1984 TV Special)
180 min | Music
The first ever MTV Video Music Award show. Hosted by Dan Aykroyd and Bette Midler.
Director: Edd Griles | Stars: Dan Aykroyd, Bette Midler, Frank Beard, The Beatles
Votes: 122
21. Rescue from Gilligan's Island (1978 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 95 min | Comedy
The castaways must try to readjust to life in civilization after they are rescued from the island.
Director: Leslie H. Martinson | Stars: Bob Denver, Alan Hale Jr., Jim Backus, Natalie Schafer
Votes: 1,996
22. Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A chemistry teacher diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer turns to manufacturing and selling methamphetamine with a former student in order to secure his family's future.
Stars: Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, Betsy Brandt
Votes: 2,138,176
23.
Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988–1999)
Episode:
Godzilla vs. Megalon
(1991)
TV-14 | 96 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
The Mads force Joel and the 'bots to watch Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973), the cheesy Japanese monster mash featuring Godzilla's infamous flying kick.
Director: Jim Mallon | Stars: Trace Beaulieu, Joel Hodgson, Jim Mallon, Kevin Murphy
Votes: 537
24. Blind Date (I) (1999–2006)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Reality-TV, Romance
Men and women who don't know each other are set up on blind dates and a camera crew follows them around to record how the date went.
Stars: Roger Lodge, Ava Cadell, Jerry G. Angelo, Jack Benza
Votes: 446
25. The Jack Benny Program (1950–1965)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
The comic misadventures of the "skinflint" comedian and his friends.
Stars: Jack Benny, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Don Wilson, Dennis Day
Votes: 1,647
26. Mr. Mike's Mondo Video (1979)
R | 75 min | Comedy
Mike O'Donoghue's parody of "Mondo Cane" showcases curious performers, strange musicians, celebrity mutations and unusual short films, including Thomas Alva Edison's "Elephant Electrocution".
Director: Michael O'Donoghue | Stars: Michael O'Donoghue, Dan Aykroyd, Rhonda Coullet, Jane Curtin
Votes: 573
27. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (2000 TV Special)
TV-14 | 50 min | Documentary, Comedy
A compilation of the best Saturday Night Live sketches as a tribute to the late Chris Farley, one of SNL's greatest Stars.
Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, Dave Wilson, Tom Schiller, James Signorelli | Stars: Chris Farley, Mackenzie English, Christina Applegate, Dave Attell
Votes: 2,471
28. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Adam Sandler (1999 TV Special)
Unrated | 73 min | Documentary, Comedy
Comic Adam Sandler's Saturday Night Live moments as Canteen Boy, Cajun Man, Opera Man, and much more, including hilarious songs like the Hanukkah song and the Christmas song, are shown.
Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, Dave Wilson, Peter Corbett | Stars: Adam Sandler, Kirstie Alley, Alec Baldwin, Ellen Cleghorne
Votes: 1,495
29. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Alec Baldwin (2005 TV Special)
91 min | Documentary, Comedy
A Saturday Night Live DVD featuring the best of Alec Baldwin.
Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, Dave Wilson | Stars: Alec Baldwin, Fred Armisen, Nancy Carell, Meredith Deacon
Votes: 505
30. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman (1998 TV Special)
84 min | Documentary, Comedy
A Saturday Night Live DVD featuring the best of Phil Hartman.
Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, Paul Miller, Dave Wilson, Tom Schiller, James Signorelli | Stars: Phil Hartman, Tom Arnold, Alec Baldwin, Candice Bergen
Votes: 1,025
31. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Gilda Radner (2005 Video)
TV-14 | 92 min | Comedy
A compilation of Gilda Radner's funniest skits and most memorable characters from the first five years of Saturday Night Live.
Directors: Tom Schiller, James Signorelli, Dave Wilson | Stars: Gilda Radner, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Richard Benjamin
Votes: 144
32. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Eddie Murphy (1998 Video)
Unrated | 77 min | Documentary, Comedy
Clips showing comic Eddie Murphy's Saturday Night Live sketches: Gumby, Mr. Robinson, Buckwheat, Velvet Jones, and many more.
Directors: Andy Breckman, Dave Wilson, Claude Kerven | Stars: Eddie Murphy, Sheree Ali, Margaret Mary Briggs, Billy Crystal
Votes: 1,135
33. Saturday Night Live: The Best of John Belushi (2005 TV Special)
Not Rated | 78 min | Comedy
During his time at SNL, original cast member John Belushi created some of the most memorable characters in television history. One of the most brilliant comedic performers of all time, ... See full summary »
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller | Stars: John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Steve Cropper
Votes: 727
34. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell (2002 TV Special)
Not Rated | 72 min | Documentary, Comedy
The best skits from Will Ferrell's days on Saturday Night Live 1995-2002
Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, Stacey Foster, James Signorelli | Stars: Will Ferrell, Sean Bennett, Justin Michael Wilcox, Alec Baldwin
Votes: 2,659
35. Saturday Night Live 25 (1999 TV Special)
161 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
A TV special celebrating the 25th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, many of the former cast members and guest hosts return to perform their signature ... See full summary »
Directors: Beth McCarthy-Miller, James Signorelli | Stars: Dan Aykroyd, Alec Baldwin, Candice Bergen, David Bowie
Votes: 1,454
36. Upright Citizens Brigade (1998–2000)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Agents Adair, Antoine, Colby, and Trotter both monitor and create chaos across the universe.
Stars: Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh
Votes: 2,528
37. Lost (2004–2010)
TV-14 | 5,445 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
The survivors of a plane crash are forced to work together in order to survive on a seemingly deserted tropical island.
Stars: Jorge Garcia, Josh Holloway, Yunjin Kim, Evangeline Lilly
Votes: 595,528
38. The Tudors (2007–2010)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, History, Romance
A dramatic series about the reign and marriages of King Henry VIII.
Stars: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Henry Cavill, Anthony Brophy, James Frain
Votes: 81,239
39. Jackass (2000–2007)
TV-14 | 535 min | Action, Comedy, Reality-TV
The cast performs various crazy stunts for our amusement.
Stars: Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Chris Pontius, Dave England
Votes: 27,651
40. Don't Try This at Home: The Steve-O Video (2001 Video)
Unrated | 54 min | Comedy
Filled with stunts and craziness, some of which contains mostly footage that the censors wouldn't allow on MTV. One stunt was once believed to end Steve-O's career, it was that insane.
Stars: Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Jason 'Wee Man' Acuña, Preston Lacy
Votes: 954
41. Landspeed: CKY (1999 Video)
TV-MA | 66 min | Comedy
The first video in the CKY series. The movie is based around skateboarding thrills and spills, but it contains the insane and disgusting stunts that eventually blossomed into "Jackass".
Director: Bam Margera | Stars: Brandon DiCamillo, Bam Margera, Jess Margera, Chris Aspite
Votes: 2,762
42. How I Met Your Mother (2005–2014)
TV-14 | 4,576 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A father recounts to his children - through a series of flashbacks - the journey he and his four best friends took leading up to him meeting their mother.
Stars: Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris
Votes: 728,763
43. The Benny Hill Show (1969–1989)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A skit based show with Benny Hill, often containing smutty humour.
Stars: Benny Hill, Henry McGee, Jackie Wright, Bob Todd
Votes: 5,516
44. Strangers with Candy (1999–2000)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
A 46-year-old ex-drug addict returns to high school as a freshman.
Stars: Amy Sedaris, Paul Dinello, Stephen Colbert, Greg Hollimon
Votes: 6,598
45. Solid Gold (1980–1988)
60 min | Music
Television show featuring dancing and popular music.
Stars: Jaime Monroy, Robert W. Morgan, Dionne Warwick, Marilyn McCoo
Votes: 352
46. SCTV (1976–1981)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The staff of Melonville's TV station put on programming that is unique in its own silly way.
Stars: Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas
Votes: 2,883
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