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1. Earth Mama (2023)

R | 101 min | Drama

An intimate coming of age story of a pregnant single mother who embraces her Bay Area community as she determines the fate of her family.

Director: Savanah Leaf | Stars: Tia Nomore, Erika Alexander, Keta Price, Doechii

Votes: 965

2. Then She Found Me (2007)

R | 100 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

April, 39, wants a baby but her husband leaves her. When her adoptive mother dies, she's contacted by her biological mother, a TV talk show host. April starts seeing the divorced dad of one of her students at school.

Director: Helen Hunt | Stars: Helen Hunt, Colin Firth, Bette Midler, Matthew Broderick

Votes: 10,234 | Gross: $3.74M

3. Bombshell (1933)

Passed | 96 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery

A glamorous film star rebels against the studio, her pushy press agent and a family of hangers-on.

Director: Victor Fleming | Stars: Jean Harlow, Lee Tracy, Frank Morgan, Franchot Tone

Votes: 3,154

4. The Bigamist (1953)

Approved | 80 min | Drama, Film-Noir

A man secretly married to two women feels the pressure of his deceit.

Director: Ida Lupino | Stars: Joan Fontaine, Ida Lupino, Edmund Gwenn, Edmond O'Brien

Votes: 4,736

5. Colleen (1936)

Passed | 89 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

The Ames Company tries to keep Uncle Cedric uninvolved. But Cedric hires Joe and Minnie, buying her a dress shop with bookkeeper Colleen. Scandal follows when Donald is infatuated with Colleen, who makes the shop profitable.

Director: Alfred E. Green | Stars: Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler, Jack Oakie, Joan Blondell

Votes: 438

6. Life Begins (1932)

Passed | 71 min | Drama, Romance

At a maternity hospital, future fathers pace the corridors while their wives wait for their babies either anxiously or happily. Efficient and compassionate nurse Miss Bowers keeps the ward ... See full summary »

Directors: James Flood, Elliott Nugent | Stars: Loretta Young, Eric Linden, Aline MacMahon, Glenda Farrell

Votes: 548

7. Aurora (II) (2021)

90 min | Drama

Alongside her work as an architect, 40-year old Luisa gives inspirational creative workshops to children. One day, she comes across 17-year-old Yuli by the school toilets; it turns out she ... See full summary »

Director: Paz Fábrega | Stars: Rebeca Woodbridge, Raquel Villalobos, Erika Rojas, Daniela Arroio

Votes: 105

8. All Aboard! Rosie's Family Cruise (2006 TV Movie)

PG | 91 min | Documentary

A documentary on the maiden cruise of R Family Vacations, the travel company founded by Rosie and Kelli O'Donnell, which specializes in gay family vacations. Setting sail on July 11, 2004, ... See full summary »

Director: Shari Cookson | Stars: Poppy Champlin, Gavin Creel, Pam Elliott, Judy Gold

Votes: 312

9. God Only Knows (2008)

17 min | Short, Drama

In a dirty, decaying slum in the Philippines, single mother Maria is torn between her love for her 10-year-old son Santiago and providing a better life for him. In order to give Santiago a ... See full summary »

Director: Mark V. Reyes | Stars: Angel Aquino, Robert Felongco, Bon Vibar, Carme Sanchez

Votes: 12

10. Little Ones (2011)

24 min | Short, Comedy, Romance

Andy and Gordon, a committed gay couple, decided whether to purchase a vacation home or adopt a child. They chose the vacation home. Now their life is an exercise in nurturing instincts ... See full summary »

Director: Marc Parees | Stars: Stephen Bogardus, Nadia Bowers, Kevin Isola, Dan Stowell

Votes: 8

11. Bad Girls (1999–2006)
Episode: Episode #7.7 (2005)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama

A new PO arrives on G Wing. Arun gets grief now that her secret is out. Di follows Jim and catches him at the Urology Clinic. Buxton challenges Kerrigan to a fight.

Director: S.J. Clarkson | Stars: Tracey Wilkinson, Jack Ellis, James Gaddas, Andrew Scarborough

Votes: 35

12. Bad Girls (1999–2006)
Episode: Episode #7.8 (2005)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama

Di's set on adopting Sheena's baby despite Jim's opposition. Grayling promotes Kevin to acting senior officer.

Director: S.J. Clarkson | Stars: Jack Ellis, Tracey Wilkinson, Liz May Brice, Rebecca Hazlewood

Votes: 31

13. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One Where Ross Is Fine (2003)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Rachel and Joey fear for Ross's state of mind after he finds out about their relationship. Chandler and Monica visit some friends of Phoebe to get advice on adoption. Frank and the triplets come to visit.

Director: Ben Weiss | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 5,394

14. In the Heat of the Night (1988–1995)
Episode: A Baby Called Rocket (1993)

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

Luann tries desperately to adopt a baby that was abandoned in a crack house raid.

Director: Paul Chavez | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Carl Weathers, Alan Autry, David Hart

Votes: 51

15. Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001–2011)
Episode: But Not Forgotten (2003)

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

An accountant disappears, and it seems to have something to do with the death of her brother several years ago.

Director: Constantine Makris | Stars: Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Jamey Sheridan, Courtney B. Vance

Votes: 385

16. The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode: Emily (1997)

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

Scully and Mulder search for a cure to Emily's strange illness.

Director: Kim Manners | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, John Pyper-Ferguson, Sheila Larken

Votes: 3,571

17. Frontline (1983– )
Episode: Abortion Clinic (1983)

TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, News

Abortion Clinic tells the stories of four young women who are confronted by unplanned pregnancies. Two of them decide to carry their pregnancies to term; two chose to have abortions performed at a local clinic.

Director: Mark Obenhaus | Stars: Jessica Savitch, Mark Obenhaus

Votes: 16

18. Sunset Beach (1997–1999)
Episode: Episode #1.248 (1998)

TV-14 | Drama, Romance

Add a Plot

Director: Rick Bennewitz | Stars: Timothy Adams, Peter Barton, Eddie Cibrian, Russell Curry

19. This Is Us (2016–2022)
Episode: Strangers: Part Two (2020)

TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

The Pearsons gather to celebrate Baby Jack's first birthday.

Director: Ken Olin | Stars: Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz

Votes: 1,930

20. Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode: The Inheritance (2008)

TV-14 | 48 min | Drama

Don and Betty try to keep up appearances as they go to Betty's parents after her dad has a stroke. Peter has a long-dreaded meeting with his mother before he and Kinsey leave for a convention in Los Angeles.

Director: Andrew Bernstein | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones

Votes: 2,545

21. Guiding Light (1952–2009)
Episode: Wed Jan 21 2009 (2009)

TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Romance

Christina and Remy find Buzz after he collapses at the grocery store. Jeffrey catches someone in Shayne's room. Mallett and Marina decide to adopt.

Director: Brian Mertes | Stars: Mandy Bruno Bogue, Robert T. Bogue, Jeff Branson, Beth Chamberlin

22. The Young and the Restless (1973– )
Episode: Thurs Jan 15 2009 (2009)

TV-14 | Drama, Romance

Karen asks Neil whether the two of them could adopt Ana, an idea that offends Tyra. Nikki asks Paul not to help Michael with the Katherine/Marge case.

Director: Mike Denney | Stars: Eric Braeden, Melody Thomas Scott, Greg Rikaart, Peter Bergman

23. The Young and the Restless (1973– )
Episode: Mon Jan 19 2009 (2009)

TV-14 | Drama, Romance

Tyra impulsively kisses Neil. Victor visits Adam in jail. Brad and Ashley quarrel over Abby. Amber and Daniel try to jog Katherine's memory. Jack asks Ashley to make him CEO of Jabot.

Director: Sally McDonald | Stars: Jeanne Cooper, Jess Walton, Christian Jules Le Blanc, Kristoff St. John

24. The New Normal (2012–2013)
Episode: Rocky Bye Baby (2013)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

To shower -- or not to shower.

Director: Paris Barclay | Stars: Justin Bartha, Andrew Rannells, Georgia King, Bebe Wood

Votes: 97

25. The Soul Man (2012–2016)
Episode: Bride and Prejudice (2013)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

When Boyce and Stamps discover Barton has a secret crush, they take it upon themselves to get their dad out of the house and back on the dance floor.

Directors: Leonard R. Garner Jr., Shelley Jensen | Stars: Cedric The Entertainer, Niecy Nash, Wesley Jonathan, John Beasley

26. Major Crimes (2012–2018)
Episode: Jane Doe #38 (2014)

Not Rated | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A homeless teenage girl is found dead in a garbage can in an upscale neighborhood, and Sharon's husband comes to hear a proposal.

Director: Steve Robin | Stars: Mary McDonnell, G.W. Bailey, Tony Denison, Michael Paul Chan

Votes: 299

27. The Blacklist (2013–2023)
Episode: The Vehm (No. 132) (2016)

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

A rare medieval device is used in a murder, prompting Red to warn the task force that a lethal vigilante group from the Middle Ages is now in operation. Meanwhile, Liz receives startling news and cautiously plans her next move.

Director: Michael W. Watkins | Stars: James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, Ryan Eggold

Votes: 1,747

28. This Is Us (2016–2022)
Episode: A Father's Advice (2017)

TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

The Big Three celebrate their 37th birthdays, and make changes in their lives; Jack and Rebecca pick up the pieces after their fight.

Director: Ken Olin | Stars: Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz

Votes: 2,874