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1. Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005)

PG | 93 min | Biography, Drama, History

Broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow looks to bring down Senator Joseph McCarthy.

Director: George Clooney | Stars: David Strathairn, George Clooney, Patricia Clarkson, Jeff Daniels

Votes: 101,442 | Gross: $31.56M

2. Going Overboard (1989)

R | 99 min | Comedy

A struggling young comedian takes a menial job on a cruise ship hoping for his big chance to make it in the world of cruise-ship comedy.

Director: Valerie Breiman | Stars: Adam Sandler, Billy Bob Thornton, Billy Zane, Burt Young

Votes: 14,530

3. My Favorite Year (1982)

PG | 92 min | Comedy, Drama

An aging, dissolute matinee idol is slated to appear on a live TV variety show in 1954, and a young comedy writer is tasked with the thankless job of keeping him ready and sober for the broadcast.

Director: Richard Benjamin | Stars: Peter O'Toole, Mark Linn-Baker, Jessica Harper, Joseph Bologna

Votes: 10,571 | Gross: $20.12M

4. Broadway Danny Rose (1984)

PG | 84 min | Comedy

In his attempts to reconcile a lounge singer with his mistress, a hapless talent agent is mistaken as her lover by a jealous gangster.

Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Nick Apollo Forte, Sandy Baron

Votes: 26,999 | Gross: $10.60M

5. After Porn Ends 2 (2017)

TV-MA | 90 min | Documentary

After Porn Ends 2 turns back the clock to meet the oldest living stars in adult film's history, but goes in depth with some of its most current retirees, and juxtaposes their experiences in a life after porn.

Director: Bryce Wagoner | Stars: Lisa Ann, Georgina Spelvin, Darren James, Ginger Lynn

Votes: 2,801

6. My Blue Heaven (1950)

Approved | 96 min | Drama, Musical

Betty Grable and Dan Dailey are a married song and dance team who cannot have children. The movie follows the travails as they try and adopt and keep the kids they adopt while performing on their TV show.

Director: Henry Koster | Stars: Betty Grable, Dan Dailey, David Wayne, Jane Wyatt

Votes: 569

7. Isn't She Great (2000)

R | 95 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

Bette Midler and Nathan Lane star in this comedy about Jacqueline Susann, the ambitious woman of dubious talent who wrote Valley of the Dolls, a best-selling novel that became a sensation.

Director: Andrew Bergman | Stars: Bette Midler, Nathan Lane, Stockard Channing, David Hyde Pierce

Votes: 2,559 | Gross: $2.96M

8. Say One for Me (1959)

120 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical

Father Conroy (Crosby) has a parish which serves the acting and performance community. When one of his parishoners gets too sick to work, his daughter Holly (Reynolds) finds a job working ... See full summary »

Director: Frank Tashlin | Stars: Debbie Reynolds, Bing Crosby, Robert Wagner, Ray Walston

Votes: 354

9. The Gossip Columnist (1980 TV Movie)

100 min | Comedy, Drama

New Tinseltown gossip columnist Dina Moran helps faded movie star Georgia O'Hanlon dig up dirt on amoral characters.

Director: James Sheldon | Stars: Bobby Vinton, Robert Vaughn, Dick Sargent, Kim Cattrall

Votes: 76

10. When Jews Were Funny (2013)

Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary

Surveys the history of Jewish comedy.

Director: Alan Zweig | Stars: Marc Maron, Gilbert Gottfried, Rodney Dangerfield, Bob Einstein

Votes: 533

11. The Woods Are Full of Cuckoos (1937)

Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

A program for radio KUKU set in the woods, mostly starring birds as caricatures of celebrities of the day. The MC is bandleader Ben Birdie, heckled by Walter Finchell. Wendell Howell ... See full summary »

Director: Frank Tashlin | Stars: Sara Berner, Mel Blanc, Lorraine Bridges, Peter Lind Hayes

Votes: 381

12. I'm No Dummy (2009)

Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Comedy

Explores the world of ventriloquism through clips, photos and interviews with many of today's greatest vents, revealing this perceived novelty act as a great modern art form. New 2-disk edition contains 2 extra hours of material.

Director: Bryan W. Simon | Stars: Jeff Dunham, Jay Johnson, Lynn Trefzger, Tom Ladshaw

Votes: 142

13. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Archie in the Cellar (1973)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama

When the rest of the family is away for the weekend, Archie accidentally locks himself in the basement, and has only a tape recorder and a bottle of vodka to keep him entertained.

Directors: Bob LaHendro, John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 284

14. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Mike Faces Life (1975)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

When Gloria gets her paycheck in the mail, it is good news and bad news. The good news is that the check is more than she expected. The bad news is that the check also comes enclosed with a... See full summary »

Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 178

15. Amazing Stories (1985–1987)
Episode: Fine Tuning (1985)

G | 25 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Three high-school kids build an antenna that can catch signals from outer space. They learn that the aliens are big fans of 1950s American television and are coming to Hollywood to meet some of their favorite Earth stars.

Director: Bob Balaban | Stars: Matthew Labyorteaux, Gary Riley, Jim Gatherum, Milton Berle

Votes: 447

16. Animaniacs (1993–1998)
Episode: Fair Game/The Slapper/Puppet Rulers (1993)

Not Rated | 30 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

First, in "Fair Game," the Warners become contestants on their favorite game show, "Quiz Me Quick." Next, Pinky and The Brain hope to become "Puppet Rulers" as the stars of a 1950s children's television show.

Directors: Barry Caldwell, Bob Kline, David Marshall | Stars: Rob Paulsen, Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, Harry Shearer

Votes: 150

17. Animaniacs (1993–1998)
Episode: Testimonials/Babblin' Bijou/Potty Emergency/Sir Yaksalot (1993)

Not Rated | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

The Warners wreak havoc at the movie theatre in a black and white cartoon from the 1930s. Then, Wakko has a "Potty Emergency" as he races against time and nature to find a bathroom.

Directors: Barry Caldwell, Jeff DeGrandis, Rusty Mills | Stars: Rob Paulsen, Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, Maurice LaMarche

Votes: 173

18. Bewitched (1964–1972)
Episode: A Nice Little Dinner Party (1965)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Darrin's mother believes that Endora has designs on her husband.

Director: Sherman Marks | Stars: Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, Agnes Moorehead, C. Lindsay Workman

Votes: 380

19. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode: I'm No Henry Walden (1963)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

In answer to an invitation, the Petries attend a swank dinner party thrown by wealthy Mrs. Huntington, which later reveals itself to be a fund-raiser where Rob's compliant gesture turns into a donation far beyond his means.

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

Votes: 266

20. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode: My Two Showoffs and Me (1964)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Mel wants a magazine reporter to watch the writers at work, but Rob thinks they'll all end up performing for the reporter instead of getting anything done. Turns out, that's not the half of it.

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

Votes: 234

21. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode: October Eve (1964)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Laura once commissioned an artist for a fully clothed portrait of herself, which he, taking artist license, rendered nude and now has standing in an art gallery for all to see.

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

Votes: 306

22. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode: Sally and the Lab Technician (1961)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

After Rob gets home late from work because he has to drive Sally home Laura gets the idea to try and play matchmaker. Rob is against it but Laura thinks Sally would be a good match with her... See full summary »

Director: John Rich | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Mary Tyler Moore

Votes: 318

23. The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode: Teenage Girl Spends the Weekend (1951)

Comedy

The Vanderlips are going out of town for a few days, so Gracie volunteers to let their teenage daughter Emily stay with her and George during that time. Emily soon gets an interesting lesson when Gracie "helps" her with her schoolwork.

Director: Ralph Levy | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bill Goodwin, Bea Benaderet

Votes: 51

24. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode: But Not as Cute as Pushkin (2004)

TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Drama

Rory hosts a Chilton student for a few days at Yale. Paris dates again. Lorelai learns about Luke's dark day. Logan works his way into Rory's life. Rory and Richard pull a prank.

Director: Michael Zinberg | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Scott Patterson

Votes: 799

25. The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
Episode: Blanche Delivers (1990)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Blanche's pregnant daughter Rebecca comes to Miami to have her baby.

Director: Matthew Diamond | Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty

Votes: 408

26. The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
Episode: Rose Fights Back (1989)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

When Rose loses her pension fund, she must get a second job to support herself. A local TV station hires her as an assistant to Enrique Mas, an egotistical consumer reporter.

Director: Terry Hughes | Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty

Votes: 389

27. Happy Days (1974–1984)
Episode: All the Way (1974)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music

Richie Cunningham's dreams seem about to come true when he's invited to babysit with Mary Lou Milligan, a pretty girl with a racy reputation.

Director: Mel Ferber | Stars: Ron Howard, Marion Ross, Anson Williams, Tom Bosley

Votes: 350

28. The Rockford Files (1974–1980)
Episode: The Becker Connection (1977)

TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Rockford's newest case; to clear his friend, Dennis Becker, who's suspected of selling drugs to deal with his financial problems.

Director: Reza Badiyi | Stars: James Garner, Noah Beery Jr., Joe Santos, Jack Carter

Votes: 274

29. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Treehouse of Horror XIV (2003)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

First, Homer kills the Grim Reaper and takes his place in Reaper Madness. Then, Professor Frink's father is revived, only to kill people and steal their organs in Frinkenstein. Finally, ... See full summary »

Directors: Jim Reardon, Steven Dean Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 2,112

30. Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988–1999)
Episode: The Crawling Hand (1989)

TV-14 | 89 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

Joel and the Bots have a tough time agreeing on how to spend their free time between segments of the teen sci-fi thriller "The Crawling Hand (1963)."

Director: Jim Mallon | Stars: Joel Hodgson, Trace Beaulieu, J. Elvis Weinstein, Jim Mallon

Votes: 583

31. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode: The Great Stink (2006)

TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Drama

Emily and Richard are delighted when Lorelai and Christopher attend Friday night dinner together as a couple. Christopher reveals that Sherry has written him a letter saying she regrets ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Schultz | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Scott Patterson, Melissa McCarthy

Votes: 697

32. Good Morning World (1967–1968)
Episode: Where Have You Been, Billy Boy, Billy Boy? (1967)

30 min | Comedy

David and Larry emcee a telethon for a children's charity. Pledges come in from famous celebrities requesting a performance by vaudeville entertainer Billy Jones, but an outraged Hutton won't allow it.

Director: George Tyne | Stars: Joby Baker, Ronnie Schell, Billy De Wolfe, Julie Parrish

Votes: 18

33. Archer (2009–2023)
Episode: Training Day (2010)

TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

Lana's residual lust for Archer prompts Malory to promote Cyril to field agent. Archer then trains his new competition as only he can, whilst Malory frets over her own past and her son's future.

Director: Adam Reed | Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Judy Greer, Chris Parnell, Aisha Tyler

Votes: 2,431

34. Matty's Funnies with Beany and Cecil (1959–1962)
Episode: Ain't That a Cork in the Snorkel/Makes a Sea Serpent Sore/So What and the Seven Whatnots (1962)

29 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

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Directors: Robert Clampett, Jack Hannah | Stars: Jim MacGeorge, Irv Shoemaker

35. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: Eydie Gormé/Shecky Greene (1971)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family

Carol, Harvey, Edie and Harvey read bogus, humorous TV Guide listings. A housewife is determined to prevent her husband from watching football instead of fulfilling his promise to help with heavy housework until a surprise visitor arrives.

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

Votes: 33

36. Call Me Fitz (2010–2013)
Episode: Baby's First Brothel (2013)

TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy

The Fitzpatricks devise a plan to use a baby play group as a front for a brothel that caters to lonely moms.

Director: Scott Smith | Stars: Jason Priestley, Peter MacNeill, Donavon Stinson, Joanna Cassidy

Votes: 12

37. Billions (2016–2023)
Episode: Golden Frog Time (2017)

TV-MA | 58 min | Drama

Chuck finds he has much at stake in the success of a new business venture; Axe takes out a massive short and takes steps to insure its failure. Wendy wrestles with a familiar and uncomfortable position: caught between Axe and Chuck.

Director: Karyn Kusama | Stars: Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis, Maggie Siff, Malin Akerman

Votes: 3,209

38. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017–2023)
Episode: Because You Left (2017)

TV-MA | 49 min | Comedy, Drama

After another arrest, Midge finds herself in legal trouble, forcing her to rely on Susie's street smarts. Abe approaches Moishe with an interesting proposition. Lenny Bruce offers some unconventional inspiration for Midge's act.

Director: Daniel Palladino | Stars: Rachel Brosnahan, Alex Borstein, Michael Zegen, Marin Hinkle

Votes: 2,784

39. Happy! (2017–2019)
Episode: Blitzkrieg!!! (2019)

TV-MA | 45 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Who the hell is Dayglo Doug? Sax, Merry and Happy enter a geriatric death trap. Don't eat the jelly.

Director: Joseph Kahn | Stars: Christopher Meloni, Ritchie Coster, Lili Mirojnick, Medina Senghore

Votes: 687