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1. Superhero Movie (2008)
PG-13 | 75 min | Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Orphaned high school student Rick Riker is bitten by a radioactive dragonfly, develops super powers (except for the ability to fly), and becomes a hero.
Director: Craig Mazin | Stars: Drake Bell, Leslie Nielsen, Sara Paxton, Christopher McDonald
Votes: 75,963 | Gross: $26.64M
2. Hot Shots! (1991)
PG-13 | 85 min | Action, Comedy
A parody of Top Gun (1986) in which a talented but unstable fighter pilot must overcome the ghosts of his father and save a mission sabotaged by greedy weapons manufacturers.
Director: Jim Abrahams | Stars: Charlie Sheen, Cary Elwes, Valeria Golino, Lloyd Bridges
Votes: 117,031 | Gross: $69.47M
3. The Soloist (2009)
PG-13 | 117 min | Biography, Drama, Music
A newspaper journalist discovers a homeless musical genius and tries to improve his situation.
Director: Joe Wright | Stars: Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr., Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander
Votes: 55,466 | Gross: $31.67M
4. Party Monster (2003)
R | 98 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Based on the true story of Michael Alig, a Club Kid party organizer whose life was sent spiraling down when he bragged on television about killing his drug dealer and roommate.
Directors: Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato | Stars: Macaulay Culkin, Wilson Cruz, Seth Green, Diana Scarwid
Votes: 17,250 | Gross: $0.73M
5. Camp Cucamonga (1990 TV Movie)
93 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Standard camp shenanigans and romance amongst the counselors and the campers at a lake front summer camp.
Director: Roger Duchowny | Stars: John Ratzenberger, Chad Allen, Jennifer Aniston, Candace Cameron Bure
Votes: 1,154
6. Fear of a Black Hat (1993)
R | 88 min | Comedy, Music
A mockumentary chronicling the rise and fall of NWH, a not particularly talented--or particularly bright but always controversial--hip-hop group.
Director: Rusty Cundieff | Stars: Larry B. Scott, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Rusty Cundieff, Kasi Lemmons
Votes: 4,599 | Gross: $0.24M
7. Whitney (2018)
R | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
An in-depth look at the life and music of Whitney Houston.
Director: Kevin Macdonald | Stars: Whitney Houston, Ellen White, Michael Houston, Cissy Houston
Votes: 7,880 | Gross: $3.03M
8. Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful (1991 TV Movie)
Unrated | 51 min | Comedy, Music
In this made for Showtime television spoof of Madonna's Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991) documentary, comedienne Julie Brown portrays Medusa, an egocentric, hyper-sexual (and not particularly ... See full summary »
Directors: Julie Brown, John Fortenberry | Stars: Jean Adams, Ryeland Allison, Rocco Neil April, Julie Brown
Votes: 385
9. Age 7 in America (1991 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary, Biography
US take on the classic UK documentary series "Up". This first US entry follows a group of economically, racially and socially diverse 7-year-olds. The idea was to make followup films on them every 7 years but the project ended in 2006.
Director: Phil Joanou | Stars: Alexis, Ashtyn, Brandon, Douglas
Votes: 90
10. Paula Abdul: Cold Hearted (1989 Music Video)
5 min | Music
Paula Abdul performs in the music video "Cold Hearted" from the album "Forever Your Girl" recorded for Virgin Records. The video begins as a group of uptight record executives arrive at a ... See full summary »
Director: David Fincher | Star: Paula Abdul
Votes: 166
11. Everybody Is Having Sex... But Ryan (2009)
Not Rated | 14 min | Short, Comedy, Romance
Ryan is a dancer who just can't seem to get laid. When his best friend Dustin tries to intervene, everything gets tipped on its head and what Ryan was really looking for all along was right in front of him.
Director: Brian Pelletier | Stars: Jeremy Lucas, Mark Strano, Joseph Andreas, Meki Blackwell
Votes: 89
12.
21 Jump Street (1987–1991)
Episode:
Unfinished Business
(1990)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Hoffs and Ioki go undercover at a university whose disabled students are being raped. Officer Scanlon, one of Fuller's previous officers who was disabled after being shot, works with Penhall on the same case.
Director: Daniel Attias | Stars: Johnny Depp, Holly Robinson Peete, Peter DeLuise, Dustin Nguyen
Votes: 79
13.
Family Matters (1989–1998)
Episode:
Sitting Pretty
(1990)
Not Rated | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Seeking a promotion, Carl invites no-nonsense Capt. Davenport over for dinner. Simple enough, except he doesn't know that Laura - who has opened a baby-sitting service - is looking after ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Correll | Stars: Reginald VelJohnson, Jo Marie Payton, Rosetta LeNoire, Darius McCrary
Votes: 170
14.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode:
Geoffrey Cleans Up
(1992)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
Geoffrey falls for the woman next door while thinking she is a butler. When he finds out she is just visiting and is worth 25 million dollars he must decide whether he wants to continue seeing her, or not.
Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Karyn Parsons
Votes: 712
15.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode:
Guess Who's Coming to Marry?
(1991)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
Much to their surprise, the family learns that Vivian's sister is engaged to a white man.
Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro
Votes: 810
16.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode:
The Baby Comes Out
(1993)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
The baby is a week overdue and the whole family comes to console her. With Vivian finally having the baby and only Ashley and the injured Geoffrey in the house, how will Vivian get to the hospital?
Director: Shelley Jensen | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro
Votes: 655
17.
Mad TV (1995–2016)
Episode:
Episode #10.23
(2005)
TV-14 | 41 min | Comedy
Sketches: Make A Wish, Handicap Helpers Home Invasion, Average Asian Birthday Party, Superstitious Knights Hamlet Champs, Sean the Floor Leader Sexual Harassment, Your New Neighbor, MADtv Presents Frank Caliendo, National Security Advisor.
Director: Bruce Leddy | Stars: Ike Barinholtz, Frank Caliendo, Daniele Gaither, Keegan-Michael Key
Votes: 25
18.
Mad TV (1995–2016)
Episode:
Episode #8.3
(2002)
TV-14 | Comedy
Sketches: Music Video: "Hot Up Here", The Jackie Chan Show, Stuart: Piano Lesson, MADtv at the Emmys, '50s Diner, Prehistoric Glamazon Huntress: AD Pt.II, Steve Wellington: Detention, Close: Insomnia.
Director: Bruce Leddy | Stars: Frank Caliendo, Mo Collins, Bobby Lee, Michael McDonald
Votes: 40
19.
Popular (1999–2001)
Episode:
The News of My Death Has Been Greatly Exaggerated
(2001)
TV-14 | Comedy, Drama, Romance
News of April Tuna's sudden death make everyone face their prejudices about her and finally appreciate her. Josh is inducted into the secret Mullet Society. Sam learns that Harrison loves her. The new lunch lady may be Nicole's birth mom.
Director: Ryan Murphy | Stars: Leslie Bibb, Carly Pope, Tamara Mello, Christopher Gorham
Votes: 91
20.
Saved by the Bell (1989–1992)
Episode:
Rockumentary
(1991)
Unrated | 22 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
Zack falls asleep before band rehearsal and dreams of the gang's band, Zack Attack, achieving worldwide fame before succumbing to jealousy and infighting.
Director: Don Barnhart | Stars: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mario Lopez, Dustin Diamond, Tiffani Thiessen
Votes: 393
21.
Will & Grace (1998–2020)
Episode:
Dolls and Dolls
(2003)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
Will sprains his foot and Grace and Jack try to help Will through his pain and Karen gets a new roommate.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes
Votes: 366
22.
Will & Grace (1998–2020)
Episode:
Love Is in the Airplane
(2005)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
While en route to London, Will and Grace spot Grace's ex-husband Leo on their flight. Will charms a pair of gay flight attendants, who also happen to be dating, so he can smuggle Grace into first class to talk to Leo.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes
Votes: 273
23.
Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988–1999)
Episode:
The Mad Monster
(1989)
Unrated | 96 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
Things get hairy on the Satellite of Love thanks to the lupine antics of "The Mad Monster (1942)" and the second chapter of "Radar Men from the Moon (1952)."
Director: Jim Mallon | Stars: Joel Hodgson, Trace Beaulieu, J. Elvis Weinstein, Jim Mallon
Votes: 545
24.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode:
Ending Happy
(2007)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A washed-up boxer is found dead at a nearby bordello. There are several suspects, motives, and signs of injury. But the medical examiner is having a hard time figuring out which blow was the actual cause of death.
Director: Kenneth Fink | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads
Votes: 1,058
25.
Pose (2018–2021)
Episode:
In My Heels
(2019)
TV-MA | 68 min | Drama
After a medical set back, Blanca struggles to reassemble the House of Evangelista. Meanwhile, Pray Tell confronts old traumas when an exciting new category is proposed.
Director: Janet Mock | Stars: Michaela Jaé (MJ) Rodriguez, Billy Porter, Dominique Jackson, Indya Moore
Votes: 814
26.
Modern Family (2009–2020)
Episode:
Pool Party
(2019)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Mitch and Cam help Lily overcome her insecurities about wearing a bathing suit to a pool party; with Gloria's new internship taking up so much of her time, Jay starts feeling particularly neglected.
Director: Abraham Higginbotham | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell
Votes: 1,422
27.
Bless the Harts (2019–2021)
Episode:
Mega-Lo-Memories: Part Deux
(2020)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Betty, Jenny and Brenda reminisce while waiting in line on Black Friday; Wayne shares his hero's journey of delivering dairy products after his truck malfunctioned.
Directors: Samantha Arnett, Albert Calleros, Valerie Fletcher | Stars: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Jillian Bell, Ike Barinholtz
Votes: 80
28.
The Great North (2021– )
Episode:
Brace/Off Adventure
(2021)
TV-14 | Animation, Comedy
Judy embarks on a musical journey when the dentist tells her she can have her braces removed.
Directors: Will Strode, Mario D'Anna Jr. | Stars: Nick Offerman, Jenny Slate, Will Forte, Dulcé Sloan
Votes: 257
29.
The Closer (2005–2012)
Episode:
Tapped Out
(2009)
Not Rated | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Brenda deals with a psychotic wannabe detective who holds the keys to her case involving the murder of a pick-up artist. Unfortunately, he also holds her evidence and Chief Pope's career in his delusional hands.
Director: Adam Arkin | Stars: Kyra Sedgwick, J.K. Simmons, Corey Reynolds, Robert Gossett
Votes: 420
30.
Never Have I Ever (2020–2023)
Episode:
...stalked my own mother
(2021)
TV-14 | 31 min | Comedy, Drama
A disastrous snooping incident compels Devi and Nalini to do some introspection. Paxton steps out of his comfort zone. Eleanor has a breakthrough.
Director: Claire Scanlon | Stars: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Richa Moorjani, Jaren Lewison, Darren Barnet
Votes: 938
31.
Little Demon (2022)
Episode:
Night of the Leeches
(2022)
TV-MA | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Horror
Laura uses magic to pretend she's a normal mom. Satan bros out at a monstrous bachelor party.
Directors: Samantha Arnett, Jeanette Moreno King | Stars: Aubrey Plaza, Lucy DeVito, Danny DeVito, Lennon Parham
Votes: 237
32.
The Matt Walsh Show (2018– )
We're Living Under a Tyranny of Mediocre Morons
(2024 Podcast Episode)
News, Talk-Show
Director: Mark Jones | Star: Matt Walsh
Votes: 12
33.
New Girl (2011–2018)
Episode:
Basketsball
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Jess pretends to be a fan of the Pistons in an attempt to befriend Coach, to Nick's dismay, who is a Bulls fan. Meanwhile, Schmidt is assigned to mentor an elderly colleague at work and Winston discovers a new career path.
Director: Lorene Scafaria | Stars: Zooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, Lamorne Morris
Votes: 1,024
34.
The Goldbergs (2013–2023)
Episode:
Love Is a Mix Tape
(2014)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Adam takes the next step in his blossoming relationship with Dana by creating a mix tape for her, but the tape falls into Beverly's hands instead. Elsewhere, Barry gets caught with a fake ID.
Director: Seth Gordon | Stars: Wendi McLendon-Covey, Sean Giambrone, Troy Gentile, Hayley Orrantia
Votes: 500
35.
Recovery Road (2016)
Episode:
The Art of the Deal
(2016)
TV-14 | 41 min | Drama
Maddie struggles to keep her double life under wraps when she blows off her curfew to hang out with her friends after school.
Director: Larry Shaw | Stars: Jessica Sula, Sebastian De Souza, Alexis Carra, Daniel Franzese
Votes: 56
36.
Fresh Off the Boat (2015–2020)
Episode:
Huangsgiving
(2015)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
The Haungs hold their Thanksgiving dinner with Jessica's Sister and Mom.
Director: Gail Mancuso | Stars: Randall Park, Constance Wu, Hudson Yang, Forrest Wheeler
Votes: 336
37.
Talking with Chris Hardwick (2017– )
Episode:
Elijah Wood
(2017)
TV-14 | 42 min | Talk-Show
Chris Hardwick talks to actor Elijah Wood about his experiences while shooting the "Lord of the Rings" films, about his TV series "Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency" and his latest movie "I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore".
Director: Russell Norman | Stars: Chris Hardwick, Elijah Wood
Votes: 30
38.
Fresh Off the Boat (2015–2020)
Episode:
Kids
(2017)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
With the realization that Eddie is finally mature enough to be left on his own, Louis and Jessica see the light at the end of their parenting tunnel and make plans to spend more time with ... See full summary »
Director: Erin O'Malley | Stars: Randall Park, Constance Wu, Hudson Yang, Forrest Wheeler
Votes: 231
39.
Everything Wrong with... (2012– )
Episode:
Everything Wrong with Showgirls in Many Minutes
(2015)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy
Showgirls. A Saved By The Bell star naked, excessive raunch and nudity, and a really long run-time. What could possibly go wrong?
Star: Jeremy Scott
Votes: 14