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1. BBC Play of the Month (1965–1983)
Episode: The Picture of Dorian Gray (1976)

100 min | Drama

A corrupt young man somehow keeps his youthful beauty, but a special painting gradually reveals his inner ugliness to all.

Director: John Gorrie | Stars: John Gielgud, Jeremy Brett, Gwen Ffrangcon Davies, Nan Munro

Votes: 246

2. Star Trek (1966–1969)
Episode: The Conscience of the King (1966)

TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

While Captain Kirk investigates whether an actor is actually a presumed dead mass murderer, a mysterious assailant is killing the people who could identify the fugitive.

Director: Gerd Oswald | Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Arnold Moss, Barbara Anderson

Votes: 4,228

3. Die Galerie der großen Detektive (1954–1955)
Episode: Sherlock Holmes liegt im Sterben (1954)

39 min | Crime

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Director: Peter A. Horn | Stars: Ernst Fritz Fürbringer, Harald Mannl, Wolfgang Jarnach, Carl Balhaus

Votes: 12

4. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: A Night at the Movies (2003)

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

A man is found stabbed to death in an art house cinema while a young shooting victim is found in a storage room with a bizarrely wide bullet hole pattern.

Director: Matt Earl Beesley | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 803

5. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: And Then There Were None (2001)

TV-PG | 41 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A casino was brutally but clumsily robbed by at least four trigger-happy fiends, the men of which wore female wigs. Painstaking identification efforts lead to ex-con serial killer Tammy ... See full summary »

Director: John Patterson | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 901

6. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Pirates of the Third Reich (2006)

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

A half-naked woman is found half buried in the desert with a branding on her arm. She has no hair and is missing her right hand. The woman turns out to be Lady Heather's estranged daughter.... See full summary »

Director: Richard J. Lewis | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 909

7. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Revenge Is Best Served Cold (2002)

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

A world-famous poker champion drops dead in the middle of a game. He appears to have had a heart attack. Outside of the city, Nick and Catherine investigate the death of a young street racer.

Director: Danny Cannon | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 890

8. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: The Execution of Catherine Willows (2002)

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

On the day of convicted serial killer-rapist John Mathers's execution, a new case following his MO causes a stay after countering the already administered lethal injection and urgent ... See full summary »

Director: Kenneth Fink | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 849

9. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: To Halve and to Hold (2001)

TV-PG | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A human bone is found in the desert accidentally by a dog playing fetch with a man and his son. Grissom and Catherine assemble a team to comb the area for more bones. Back at the lab, they ... See full summary »

Director: Lou Antonio | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 922

10. CSI: NY (2004–2013)
Episode: Grand Murder at Central Station (2005)

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

A plastic surgeon is found dead at Grand Central Station during rush hour. He apparently died from inhaling lye. Stella and Danny investigate the death of a blind woman. Aiden is more ... See full summary »

Director: Scott Lautanen | Stars: Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes, Carmine Giovinazzo, Vanessa Ferlito

Votes: 366

11. CSI: NY (2004–2013)
Episode: Til Death Do We Part (2005)

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

A bride falls dead right in front of the altar with no visible wounds.

Directors: DeLucci Daniel, Nelson McCormick | Stars: Gary Sinise, Melina Kanakaredes, Carmine Giovinazzo, Vanessa Ferlito

Votes: 347

12. The Champions (1968–1969)
Episode: Get Me Out of Here! (1969)

49 min | Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Whilst on a philanthropic visit to her home island of San Dios medical researcher Professor Anna Maria Martes is placed under house arrest as the corrupt government want her to continue her... See full summary »

Director: Cyril Frankel | Stars: Stuart Damon, Alexandra Bastedo, William Gaunt, Anthony Nicholls

Votes: 73

13. Cheers (1982–1993)
Episode: Love Me, Love My Car (1992)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Woody's parents get a gift for Kelly and Woody: small pet pig named Snuffles. Pet is somewhat of a misnomer as the Boyds, from a farming background, see Snuffles as Christmas dinner. ... See full summary »

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Ted Danson, Kirstie Alley, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger

Votes: 430

14. Cluedo (1992–1993)
Episode: A Fete Worse Than Death (1992)

Drama, Mystery

Mrs. Peacock gets the other residents of Brindabella Homestead to support her contribution to the local fête. How will the others take to Mrs. Peacock's new love interest, and what are his true motives?

Director: Mark Defriest | Stars: Jane Badler, George Mallaby, Peter Sumner, Andrew Daddo

15. Cluedo (1992–1993)
Episode: Greater Love Hath No Man (1992)

Drama, Mystery

A young girl confides in Reverend Green that she is being abused by her aggressive father, so he decides to give her sanctuary in Brindabella Homestead, where the other residents can look ... See full summary »

Director: Oscar Whitbread | Stars: Jane Badler, George Mallaby, Peter Sumner, Andrew Daddo

16. Delta (1969–1970)
Episode: Wish Upon a Fallen Star (1969)

Adventure

The search for a space capsule carrying dangerous viruses becomes a race against time.

Stars: Kirrily Nolan, John Gregg, Kevin Miles, John Armstrong

17. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: A Bird in the Hand (1975)

Crime, Drama

A factory manager is outraged when two bogus policemen steal a payroll from one of his staff. Policewoman Kim Baker works undercover as an employee when Yarra Central police suspect it could be an inside job.

Director: David Hinrichsen | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Terence Donovan, Frank Taylor

18. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: A Cry in the Dark (1974)

Crime, Drama

Constable Wilson is accused of assault during the arrest of a wanted man. Det. Sgt. Banner, while interviewing eyewitnesses, discoverers a case of child bashing.

Directors: John Jacob, David Lee | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Terence Donovan, Frank Taylor

19. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: A Few Hours of Freedom (1973)

Crime, Drama

A criminal escapes from the custody of Det. Sgt. Banner in order to find his unmarried pregnant daughter, and Banner becomes personally involved in tracking them down.

Directors: John Jacob, Igor Auzins | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Frank Taylor, Ted Hamilton

20. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: A Gathering of the Clan (1970)

Crime, Drama

Police keep watch on a group of criminals planning a daring and unusual robbery - but they disappear when the robbery is imminent. WPC Stewart gets little help investigating a quack doctor ... See full summary »

Directors: Ian Crawford, Gary Conway | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Frank Taylor, Ted Hamilton

21. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: A Place of My Own (1972)

Crime, Drama

Evie Morris is a housewife who turns to prostitution to provide a better home for her family.

Directors: John Jacob, Simon Wincer | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Frank Taylor, Ted Hamilton

22. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: A Trip to the City (1970)

Crime, Drama

A man who has always lived in the bush visits the city and takes strong exception to the vice he considers is prevalent in city life. His subsequent actions unleash a campaign of terror.

Directors: Ian Crawford, Ian Bennett | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Frank Taylor, Ted Hamilton

23. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: An Eye for an Eye (1974)

Crime, Drama

Det. Snr. Sgt. Vickers finds his career is in jeopardy after a police chase, when he faces a charge for the manslaughter of the son of a prominent barrister.

Directors: Graeme Arthur, David Charles | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Frank Taylor, Ted Hamilton

24. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: Cleanliness Is Next to Godliness (1974)

Crime, Drama

A special detective is assigned to Yarra Central to investigate cases of missing females. One particular case reveals that a masked assailant is at large - with a terrible and horrible ... See full summary »

Directors: Rod Hardy, Gary Conway | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Terence Donovan, Frank Taylor

25. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: For the Love of Money (1972)

Crime, Drama

During a series of house breakings, a bank manager is bashed when his home is broken into and his bank keys are stolen.

Directors: John Jacob, Igor Auzins | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Frank Taylor, Ted Hamilton

26. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: Now Be a Good Boy (1974)

Crime, Drama

Two elusive confidence tricksters, just two of an entire family of criminals, have Yarra Central police working around the clock trying to collate enough evidence to apprehend them.

Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Terence Donovan, Frank Taylor

27. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: Now One with the Bride (1971)

Crime, Drama

A young man's bucks party is raided when the best man introduces a pornographic film to the festivities. When Yarra Central police investigate they uncover a world of vice and blackmail.

Directors: Ian Crawford, David Lee | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Frank Taylor, Ted Hamilton

28. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: One Thing at a Time (1971)

Crime, Drama

While dealing with a teenage shoplifter, Policewoman Stewart experiences a frightening ordeal when they are held hostage by a dangerous escapee from a mental institution.

Directors: John Jacob, Paul Eddey | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Frank Taylor, Ted Hamilton

29. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: Something to Live Up To (1975)

Crime, Drama

An ex-detective and close friend of Det. Sgt. Banner lies to protect his son after discovering his involvement in a robbery.

Director: George Miller | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Terence Donovan, Frank Taylor

30. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: Take No for an Answer (1975)

Crime, Drama

The subject of rape is investigated by the Yarra Central police, not only as police but also as human beings. Policewoman Jane Bell is one of the major instigators of the discussions that take place, and the arguments that follow.

Director: John Barningham | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Terence Donovan, Frank Taylor

31. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: The Battle of Waterloo Street (1974)

Crime, Drama

A developer uses unscrupulous methods to force people to sell their homes in Waterloo Street to make way for a shopping complex. Miss Bobby Paigely has been living in her house for 30 years... See full summary »

Directors: John Jacob, Colin Eggleston | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Terence Donovan, Chuck Faulkner, Ted Hamilton

32. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: The Luck of the Irish (1970)

Crime, Drama

Police at Yarra Central become involved in a robbery and an illicit stills racket, and all their investigations take them to the notorious O'Connell family.

Directors: Ian Crawford, Gary Conway | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Frank Taylor, Ted Hamilton

33. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: The Monkey Chased the Weasel (1971)

Crime, Drama

Lisa Clark, a doctor's wife, becomes an addict after her husband introduces her to drugs. Investigating a house breaking, police find that a youth, like too many of his age, has become trapped on a road of no return through drug usage.

Directors: Ian Crawford, Andrew Swanson | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Frank Taylor, Ted Hamilton

34. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: The Return of John Kelso (1971)

Crime, Drama

Yarra Central detectives investigate a brutal assault after John Kelso, a convicted murderer serving a life sentence, is paroled after 25 years.

Directors: Ian Crawford, Gary Conway | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Frank Taylor, Ted Hamilton

35. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: The Word of a Lady (1970)

Crime, Drama

Doreen Walsh, wife of a former detective, claims that she has been attacked and raped by three men. During investigations, Sen. Det. Banner and Det. Sgt. Vickers uncover an unusual story.

Directors: Ian Crawford, David Lee | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Frank Taylor, Ted Hamilton

36. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: I Was Calling Him Bogey (1975)

Crime, Drama

Yarra Central police investigate a house breaking and capture the burglar, but unbeknown to them he isn't the only person in the house. The occupant of the house, a young girl, spends a day... See full summary »

Director: Sherry James | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Terence Donovan, Frank Taylor

37. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: We'll Get Him One Day (1969)

Crime, Drama

Lesley Fisher is a hardened criminal who specializes in planing robberies, and has returned to Melbourne from Adelaide with a respectable front - a wife, a home and good clothes. With his ... See full summary »

Directors: Ted Gregory, Ian Bennett | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Frank Taylor, Ted Hamilton

38. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: We've Made It, We're Rich (1974)

Crime, Drama

Yarra Central police search for a vicious criminal and his hostage after a bank robbery. Unknown to them, another criminal joins in the search for an entirely different reason.

Directors: John Jacob, David Hinrichsen | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Terence Donovan, Frank Taylor

39. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: What Will My Friends Say? (1975)

Crime, Drama

The daughter of an upper-class family, Sarah Carr, is found raped an a golf course. Yarra Central police become suspicious of her brother David, realizing he may be the cause of the crime by 'setting up' Sarah to be raped by his mates.

Director: John Barningham | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Terence Donovan, Frank Taylor

40. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: You Can't Win 'Em All (1972)

Crime, Drama

When Det. Sgt. Vickers's niece comes to visit, Det. Peters takes her out and on one of these occasions his car is stolen. Meanwhile, Yarra Central police are kept busy with a series of vicious assaults and robberies.

Directors: John Jacob, David Pulbrook | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Frank Taylor, Ted Hamilton

41. Division 4 (1969–1975)
Episode: You Think You've Got Troubles (1972)

Crime, Drama

Yarra Central police have their hands full when an Italian ex-safe breaker is forced back into crime.

Directors: John Jacob, Simon Wincer | Stars: Gerard Kennedy, Chuck Faulkner, Ted Hamilton, Frank Taylor

42. Ellery Queen (1975–1976)
Episode: The Adventure of the Black Falcon (1976)

TV-PG | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Family

Ellery and Simon Brimmer try to solve the case of a club owner who was poisoned, but there's no clue as to how.

Director: Walter Doniger | Stars: Jim Hutton, David Wayne, Howard Duff, Signe Hasso

Votes: 122

43. Emergency! (1972–1979)
Episode: How Green Was My Thumb? (1974)

Not Rated | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Roy and John save a man who had his partial dental plate stuck in his trachea and stopped his breathing, this leads Dixie, Drs. Early and Morton, to discover the problem. Roy takes care of ... See full summary »

Director: Christian I. Nyby II | Stars: Robert Fuller, Julie London, Bobby Troup, Randolph Mantooth

Votes: 107

44. Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–2005)
Episode: Two Days and Two Nights (2002)

TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

The members of the Enterprise crew are faced with various misadventures and challenges while taking a two day break from their duties on the planet of Risa.

Director: Michael Dorn | Stars: Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating

Votes: 1,763

45. Fired Up (1997–1998)
Episode: With Sex, You Get Eggroll

Comedy

Mrs. Francis opens her eggroll shop, but Gwen finds herself unable to come up with any promotional ideas. Meanwhile, Danny sleeps with a lesbian rock star.

Director: Max Tash | Stars: Sharon Lawrence, Leah Remini, Mark Feuerstein, Jonathan Banks

46. Home Improvement (1991–1999)
Episode: Whose Car Is It Anyway? (1996)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Family

Jill purchases a 1967 Austin Healey with some inheritance money; Tim is upset she purchased it without him. She tells him he cannot drive it, but of course, Tim does with the typical consequences.

Director: Andrew Tsao | Stars: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Earl Hindman, Jonathan Taylor Thomas

Votes: 233

47. Homicide (1964–1977)
Episode: A Ticket to the Grave (1972)

Action, Crime, Drama

When a Ballarat bus pulls into the Melbourne terminus, Alfred Dickens' body is found slumped on the back seat. Police are left with two methods of identifying the murderer. His grand-daughter's disappearance complicates the investigation.

Directors: Alex Emanuel, Andrew Swanson | Stars: Alwyn Kurts, Leonard Teale, Norman Yemm, George Mallaby

48. Homicide (1964–1977)
Episode: All the World Is Queer (1971)

Action, Crime, Drama

Sen. Det. Patterson takes his family to the zoo on his day off, and is horrified when someone goes berserk with a rifle, shooting dead a number of people. Another random shooting in the ... See full summary »

Directors: Alex Emanuel, Paul Jansen | Stars: Alwyn Kurts, Leonard Teale, Norman Yemm, George Mallaby

49. Homicide (1964–1977)
Episode: As the Twig Is Bent (1969)

Action, Crime, Drama

When gambler Mike Harris is told by police that an ex-prisoner has threatened to kill him, he refuses protection. He later has a greater problem involving him with the police, an attractive... See full summary »

Directors: Alex Emanuel, David Lee | Stars: Alwyn Kurts, Leonard Teale, Lionel Long, George Mallaby

50. Homicide (1964–1977)
Episode: Do Us All a Favour (1975)

Action, Crime, Drama

A brother and sister are gunned down hours before they are due to fly out of Melbourne. A key, a missing fur coat, a NSW payroll robbery and two brothers in the second-hand business are central to the investigation.

Director: Andrew Swanson | Stars: Charles 'Bud' Tingwell, Don Barker, Dennis Grosvenor, Gary Day