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1. Handsome Devil (2016)

TV-MA | 95 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport

Ned and Conor are forced to share a bedroom at their boarding school. The loner and the star athlete at this rugby-mad school form an unlikely friendship until it's tested by the authorities.

Director: John Butler | Stars: Fionn O'Shea, Ardal O'Hanlon, Amy Huberman, Ruairi O'Connor

Votes: 17,053

2. The High Note (2020)

PG-13 | 113 min | Drama, Music, Romance

A superstar singer and her overworked personal assistant are presented with a choice that could alter the course of their respective careers.

Director: Nisha Ganatra | Stars: Dakota Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Bill Pullman

Votes: 13,426

3. Twenty Feet from Stardom (2013)

PG-13 | 91 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Backup singers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music, but we've had no idea who these singers are or what lives they lead, until now.

Director: Morgan Neville | Stars: Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer, Judith Hill

Votes: 13,951 | Gross: $4.95M

4. Muscle Shoals (2013)

PG | 111 min | Documentary, Biography, History

A documentary that celebrates Rick Hall, the founder of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and the signature sound he developed in songs such as "I'll Take You There", "Brown Sugar", and "When a Man Loves a Woman".

Director: Greg 'Freddy' Camalier | Stars: Rick Hall, Aretha Franklin, Keith Richards, Candi Staton

Votes: 4,291 | Gross: $0.70M

5. Love on the Run (1979)

PG | 94 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Antoine Doinel is now more than thirty. He divorces from Christine. He is a proofreader, and is in love with Sabine, a record seller. Colette, his teenager love, is now a lawyer. She buys ... See full summary »

Director: François Truffaut | Stars: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claude Jade, Marie-France Pisier, Dani

Votes: 7,520

6. Killing for Love (2016)

Unrated | 130 min | Documentary, Crime

The gruesome murders of Nancy and Derek Haysom in 1985 were an international media sensation. The Haysoms were wealthy, respected members of Virginia society, and the murder conviction of ... See full summary »

Directors: Marcus Vetter, Karin Steinberger | Stars: Imogen Poots, Daniel Brühl, Jens Söring, Chuck Reid

Votes: 1,698

7. Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel (2011)

PG-13 | 86 min | Documentary, Biography

A look at the life and work of the influential fashion editor of Harpers Bazaar, Diana Vreeland.

Directors: Lisa Immordino Vreeland, Bent-Jorgen Perlmutt, Frédéric Tcheng | Stars: Diana Vreeland, Richard Avedon, David Bailey, Lauren Bacall

Votes: 1,696 | Gross: $1.00M

8. 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: 532

9. The Chronicle (2001–2002)
Episode: Pilot (2001)

Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi

Tucker Burns, a good journalist with a blemish on his record that makes him unemployable, is hired by The World Chronicle, a paranormal tabloid. Although a skeptic, Tucker agrees to investigate the case of a monster attack for the paper.

Director: Marc Buckland | Stars: Chad Willett, Rena Sofer, Reno Wilson, Jon Polito

Votes: 16

10. Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024)
Episode: Ted and Mary (2000)

TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy

Larry and Cheryl enjoy their bowling double-date with Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen, but it ends badly when Larry accuses the bowling alley of misplacing his sneakers. Later, Ted gets the... See full summary »

Director: David Steinberg | Stars: Larry David, Jeff Garlin, Cheryl Hines, Ted Danson

Votes: 2,748

11. Surgical Spirit (1989–1995)
Episode: The Country, Right or Wrong (1989)

25 min | Comedy

After pressure from Joyce and realising that she is antagonising her fellow surgeons even more than usual, Sheila decides she needs a small break and asks Jonathan if she can join him on ... See full summary »

Director: John Kaye Cooper | Stars: Nichola McAuliffe, Duncan Preston, Marji Campi, David Conville

Votes: 10

12. Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector (2020)
Episode: What Lies Beneath (2020)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A bizarre murder at a university research site thrusts Amelia and Kate into the world of post-mortem forensics. Lincoln explores new possibilities with the help of Sellitto's friend.

Director: Ruba Nadda | Stars: Russell Hornsby, Arielle Kebbel, Roslyn Ruff, Ramses Jimenez

Votes: 308

13. The Kids in the Hall (1988–2021)
Episode: Episode #3.14 (1992)

TV-14 | 24 min | Comedy

Check out this group of sketches featuring poems by the Emperor of Japan as well as Brice's advice for breaking into showbiz. Sketches include: Poem 99 Bottles, Funeral Home, Poem The Fall,... See full summary »

Directors: John Blanchard, Michael Kennedy, Kelly Makin | Stars: David Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney

Votes: 114

14. Close Enough (2020–2022)
Episode: The Canine Guy (2020)

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

Josh realizes he doesn't connect with Alex like old times and tries to fill up the hole with a new "companion"; Meanwhile, Emily and Bridgette are having problems with their band.

Director: Calvin Wong | Stars: J.G. Quintel, Gabrielle Walsh, Jason Mantzoukas, Kimiko Glenn

Votes: 2,862

15. The Great North (2021– )
Episode: Dances with Wolfs Adventure (2022)

TV-14 | Animation, Comedy

Moon helps Wolf cope with their parents' divorce; Honeybee meets the most famous City Councilperson in Lone Moose, who happens to be an eagle.

Directors: Tom King, Will Strode | Stars: Nick Offerman, Jenny Slate, Will Forte, Dulcé Sloan

Votes: 172

16. Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode: Stuff & Nonsense #16 (2022)

TV-PG | Animation, Comedy

Sue Thsayer predicts the future, Bill finds a skeleton in his closet, and Toony gets mesmerized by a lava lamp: Tom's Photo Finish (1957), The Scared Crows (1939), Porky Chops (1949), The Genie with the Light Pink Fur (1966), Tweet and Sour (1956).

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

17. Girls5eva (2021– )
Episode: Leave a Message If You Love Me (2022)

TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy, Music

Gloria becomes obsessed with a mysterious musician; Dawn gets stuck in a plagiarism loop; Summer denies having visited the "Med" part of her MedSpa.

Director: Linda Mendoza | Stars: Sara Bareilles, Busy Philipps, Paula Pell, Renée Elise Goldsberry

Votes: 147

18. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Ed Helms/Paul Simon (2011)

TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music

America's premiere sketch-comedy show returns for its 36th season LIVE from Studio 8H in New York City. This season, the cast includes Fred Armisen, Abby Elliott, Bill Hader, Seth Meyers, ... See full summary »

Directors: Don Roy King, David Wachtenheim, Jason Woliner | Stars: Fred Armisen, Abby Elliott, Bill Hader, Seth Meyers

Votes: 142

19. Veep (2012–2019)
Episode: Fundraiser (2012)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy

Vice President Selina Meyer and her staff - chief of staff Amy, spokesperson Mike, right-hand man Gary, and executive assistant Sue - are still finding their footing in Washington D.C. ... See full summary »

Director: Armando Iannucci | Stars: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, Reid Scott

Votes: 1,927

20. Pastor Mike Online (2011– )
Episode: Episode #1.5 (2011)

63 min | News, Talk-Show

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Star: Michael Hoggard

21. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Hofstadter Insufficiency (2013)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Sheldon and Penny bond over missing Leonard. Howard tries to help Raj get over his breakup with Lucy. Amy and Bernadette take a trip together to a biology convention.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 3,916

22. Castle (2009–2016)
Episode: Smells Like Teen Spirit (2014)

TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Castle and Beckett investigate the death of a mean high school girl at one of Castle's alma maters. Castle is thrilled when he discovers that it might be the work of a teenage telekinetic.

Director: Kevin Hooks | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan, Jon Huertas

Votes: 1,109

23. NCIS (2003– )
Episode: Choke Hold (2014)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama

After a scientist is decapitated by a strangulation device in a park, Gibbs and his team search for the woman who was her former research partner in Russia in order to learn who is behind her murder. They learn it may be a familiar foe.

Director: Terrence O'Hara | Stars: Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, Pauley Perrette, Sean Murray

Votes: 698

24. Countdown (1982– )
Episode: Episode #72.96 (2015)

TV-14 | Game-Show

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Director: Derek Hallworth | Stars: Nick Hewer, Rachel Riley, Susie Dent, Jo Brand

25. NCIS: Los Angeles (2009–2023)
Episode: Sirens (2016)

TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The team gets a new lead in the ongoing mole investigation when two men disguised as Sheriff's deputies are killed in front of Callen's home. Meanwhile, Nell visits a prison inmate who's withholding information about the department leak.

Director: Jonathan Frakes | Stars: Chris O'Donnell, Daniela Ruah, Eric Christian Olsen, Barrett Foa

Votes: 300

26. This Is Us (2016–2022)
Episode: Super Bowl Sunday (2018)

TV-14 | 46 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Randall hosts a Super Bowl party; Kevin and Kate reconnect with their past.

Directors: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa | Stars: Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz

Votes: 6,400

27. Thatcher Joe Vlogs (2013– )
Episode: It's Bad News (2017)

19 min | Reality-TV

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Director: Joe Sugg | Stars: Marcus Butler, Jim Chapman, Caspar Lee, Louise Pentland

28. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Girl's in the Band (2019)

TV-14 | 21 min | Animation, Comedy

Homer works extra shifts at the plant so Lisa can play in the Capitol City Youth Philharmonic.

Directors: Jennifer Moeller, Mike B. Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 878

29. The Cool Kids (2018–2019)
Episode: Kip Samgood's Biggest Fan (2019)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

Margaret helps Sid finally meet his teen idol, Kip Samgood (guest star Jon Lovitz). Meanwhile, Charlie ditches Hank to hang out with his girlfriend, Kathleen (guest star Lesley Ann Warren),... See full summary »

Director: Jody Margolin Hahn | Stars: David Alan Grier, Martin Mull, Leslie Jordan, Vicki Lawrence

Votes: 94

30. Host Radiozurnálu (2016– )
Episode: Mikolas Josef (2019)

26 min | Talk-Show

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Stars: Mikolas Josef, Jan Pokorný